RV campgrounds near Lakeview, Ohio cluster around the 5,800-acre Indian Lake, known for its shallow, warm waters and recreational options. Located in west-central Ohio at approximately 996 feet elevation, the area experiences hot summers with temperatures averaging 75-85°F during camping season. Most campgrounds remain open from April through October, with limited winter accommodations available.
What to do
**Fishing opportunities: Anglers can access multiple dedicated fishing areas at Ottawa Metro Park Campground, which connects to a 13-mile greenway trail system. "It has a big swimming area, a fishing area, big campsites (mostly for RVs) and walking trails," notes Lindsay B.
**Family swimming: Many Lakeview area campgrounds feature swimming options beyond Indian Lake. "They have two ponds, one for fishing and one for swimming. The swimming one has a dock kids jump off but it only goes to about 3.5-4 feet deep at the deepest point," explains Bryatt S. about Arrowhead Lake RV Park & Campground.
**Stream exploration: Several campgrounds feature small waterways ideal for children. "A stream ran behind the cabin. It has a pool and lots of kids activities," mentions Melissa B. about the Dayton KOA Holiday. At Poor Farmer's Campground, Vance M. adds, "A stream that runs through the campground is nice for the kids to play in when it's too hot for them on the play ground."
What campers like
**Clean facilities: Campers frequently mention facility maintenance as a deciding factor. "Very clean and pleasant campground, not far off the interstate. Very nice bath and shower house. All sites paved with water and electric," notes Susan B. about Ottawa Metro Park Campground.
**Affordability: Budget-conscious campers appreciate reasonable rates at several Lakeview area campgrounds. "Overall a pretty nice camping spot. Oh and it was only $45 a night," reports Bryatt S. about Arrowhead Lake RV Park.
**Evening activities: Many campgrounds organize regular weekend events. "We camped Labor Day weekend so I don't know if it's all the time or not but while we were there they did a hog roast corn hole tournaments and some kind of 50/50 raffle every day," shares Ashley R. about Welcome Woods RV Campgrounds.
What you should know
**Bathroom variations: Facilities range widely across Lakeview area RV parks. "The bathrooms come in two varieties. One is a outhouse type room it's a concrete 'toilet' with a toilet seat on it that drops into a hole in the ground and the other is a porta potty," explains Ashley R. about Welcome Woods RV Campgrounds.
**Management changes: Check recent reviews before booking as ownership transitions can affect quality. "The new owners of Stillwater Beach does not care about the local community nor do they care about family values. They are only interested in lining their own pockets," cautions Brenda Z. about Stillwater Beach Campground.
**Reservation requirements: Some popular campgrounds operate first-come, first-served. "It is first come..no reservations. Water and electric 30 Amp and some 50 amps as well. Beautiful park with bike and walking paths," explains Laura M. about Ottawa Metro Park Campground.
Tips for camping with families
**Look for dedicated activities: Choose campgrounds with structured programming for children. "They usually have a lot of activities for the weekends planned," notes Vance M. about Poor Farmer's Campground.
**Consider pool restrictions: Swimming areas may have limited hours. "POOL IS NEVER OPEN WHEN PEOPLE WHO WORK CAN USE IT DURING THE WEEK. WHAT AVERAGE PERSON CAN USE THE POOL FROM 12-5?" warns Emerson N. about Stillwater Beach Campground.
**Evaluate biking options: Road surfaces vary significantly for children learning to ride. "Gravel roads aren't great for small kids learning to ride bikes but ok for older kids and adults," advises Melissa B. about Dayton KOA Holiday.
Tips from RVers
**Pull-through availability: Several campgrounds offer convenient pull-through access. "The seasonal ones all have back in and the weekends are pull through which is kinda nice," notes Bryatt S. about Arrowhead Lake RV Park.
**Site surface considerations: RV parking pads vary from paved to natural surfaces. "The site we were at had a very large spacious area. It was a grassy patch no actual pad to park but as we drove around there were plenty of areas that had gravel pads available," shares Ashley R. about Welcome Woods RV Campgrounds.
**Quiet alternative parking: For those passing through, truck stops offer basic RV accommodations. "A little loud at times. Hardee's restaurant is a different option for meals," notes Brad H. about Love's RV Hookup in Bellefontaine, which provides five sites with both 30-amp and 50-amp electric options.
