Big Muskie Campground — Jesse Owens State Park

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Where the Muskingum River winds through southeastern Ohio, Big Muskie Campground at Jesse Owens State Park accommodates RVs up to 104 feet with electric hookups and picnic tables. The state-managed facility allows pets and maintains ADA accessibility across its sites. Site 18 presents backing challenges for larger rigs due to a river rock drainage feature, though it provides privacy with no neighboring campsites on one side. Reservations help secure spots at this $50-per-night campground. The location works well for RV travelers needing full hookups while exploring the campgrounds near Cumberland region of Ohio's state park system.

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Map & DirectionsBig Muskie Campground is located in Ohio near Cumberland

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100 Natural Resources Road 1
Mc Connelsville, OH 43756

Coordinates

39.737505 N
81.686492 W

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Features

For Campers

ADA Access
Picnic Table
Reservable
Electric Hookups
Pets

For Vehicles

30 Amp Hookups
50 Amp Hookups

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Reviewed May. 29, 2026

Perfect little known place

Site 18 was a little tight to back in our 32’ fifth wheel due to a river rock swale across from the site but I is a good site with no neighbors on your camp side.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Big Muskie Campground — Jesse Owens State Park have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Big Muskie Campground — Jesse Owens State Park has 30 amp and 50 amp electric hookups.

What is the max vehicle length at Big Muskie Campground — Jesse Owens State Park?

Big Muskie Campground — Jesse Owens State Park allows vehicles up to 104 feet.

How hard is it to get a campsite at Big Muskie Campground — Jesse Owens State Park?

Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Big Muskie Campground — Jesse Owens State Park. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Big Muskie Campground — Jesse Owens State Park, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Big Muskie Campground — Jesse Owens State Park?

There are 48 campsites at Big Muskie Campground — Jesse Owens State Park and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts