Best RV Parks & Resorts near Bainbridge, OH

Pike Lake State Park Campground in Bainbridge offers year-round RV camping with electric hookups and 50-amp service on big-rig friendly sites. The paved pads accommodate larger motorhomes, though some maneuvering may be required for longer rigs. Within 30 miles, Walnut Creek Campground and Resort in Chillicothe provides full hookup RV sites with both 30-amp and 50-amp options, operating year-round with reservable spaces. Long's Retreat Family Resort, located in Latham about 25 miles southwest of Bainbridge, features big-rig friendly sites with full hookups including water, electric, and sewer connections from April through October. "The pad was level and full hook ups but the site was small and the fire pit was RIGHT next to the camper," noted one RV traveler about their experience at a nearby state park.

Cell service varies significantly throughout the region's RV parks, with several campers reporting spotty coverage, particularly in the Hocking Hills area where service drops to one bar or less. Dump stations are available at all the mentioned RV campgrounds, though weekend mornings often create lines at some locations. Many parks require advance reservations, especially during peak seasons from late spring through fall. Most RV sites in the area accommodate pets, with designated walking areas at some parks. Propane refills are available at select locations like Beechwood Acres Camping Resort. For RVs requiring level sites, several reviewers recommend bringing leveling blocks as some pads, particularly at state parks, may have slight slopes that require adjustment for larger motorhomes and fifth wheels.

Best RV Sites Near Bainbridge, Ohio (68)

    1. Thousand Trails Wilmington

    4 Reviews
    Clarksville, OH
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "We like the location to the State park nearby for hiking trails and mountain biking trails (Ceasar Creek).   "

    "This was the first stay of my full time RV life. I’m glad I started here. It’s nice and quiet. People seem to be very friendly. I use Starlink and T-mobile 5G."

    2. Hocking River RV Park

    8 Reviews
    Logan, OH
    49 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 331-4840

    $15 - $40 / night

    "Stayed here 4 nights, pull through spots require a little bit of maneuvering with big rig (43’ fifth wheel). There was some mud where camper wheels were situated in the spot (needs material)."

    "Electric hookup only Shower and restroom facility provided very clean and orderly campsite also very clean"

    3. Lazy Village Campground & RV Park

    1 Review
    Friendship, OH
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 858-2409

    $40 / night

    "They have a laundry facility, firewood for sale and can also refill your propane if you need it. This is a really cool campground because it’s situated on an old racetrack."

    4. Long's Retreat Family Resort

    13 Reviews
    Sinking Spring, OH
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (937) 588-3725

    "Super family friendly and for those of all ages. It’s our favorite place."

    "Rv sites could use some solid level pads to set up your rv on the place can get muddy fast bring your 4 x 4. Also no cell service at all which is good and bad."

    5. Lakeview RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Rockbridge, OH
    48 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 653-4519

    "Nice quiet campground!  Owners are awesome!  Nice level site we were on.  Small swimming lake!  Canoe rental and jet pack “skiing”"

    "Staff is very friendly and we got a nice pull through site for a quick stop over my way to upper Michigan. There’s a really nice pond and has water activities if you stay longer. Easy in/out"

    6. Pike Lake State Park Campground

    11 Reviews
    Latham, OH
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 493-2212

    "It has a lot of shade and grass. We were able to run a line between trees for a dog run. Great neighbors on both sides but right across the site is the playground."

    "Ranger Review: Morsel Spork at Pike Lake State Park Campground Review:

    We stayed at site 67 next to the camp host. The camp site was nicely shaded with a small creek behind it."

    7. Scioto Trail State Park Campground

    10 Reviews
    Waverly, OH
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 663-2125

    $25 - $30 / night

    "I stayed in the non-electric, tent-only campground NOT the RV campground. Out of curiosity, I drove through the RV campground and it was so loud and cramped! But the tent-only area is separate."

    "Our family loves Scioto Trail. It is small and beautiful, very rustic. We love the naturalist, Amy and the kids love the stream that runs through the park."

    8. Walnut Creek Campground and Resort

    2 Reviews
    Chillicothe, OH
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 774-1203

    "Friendly family owned campground with nice quiet environment. Nice scenic drive to campground only 7 miles off of Hwy 35. No"

    "Has fishing, kayaking, golf cart trails, volleyball set up, basketball court, swimming pool and super nice cabins."

    9. Love's RV Hookup-Lancaster OH 872

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    Lancaster, OH
    47 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 277-4740

    $37 / night

    10. Hocking Hills State Park Campground

    109 Reviews
    South Bloomingville, OH
    41 miles
    Website

    $29 - $46 / night

    "This walk in camp ground was located just minutes from Old Man’s Cave. It’s a family friendly and pet friendly camp ground. Our stay was quiet and relaxing."

    "Amazing trails walkable right from the campground. Old mans cave, upper & lower falls. Bathroom was clean. Showers were ok. My site 108 was not deep, but was wide."

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RV Park Reviews near Bainbridge, OH

656 Reviews of 68 Bainbridge Campgrounds


  • Tamara W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 24, 2022

    Hocking River RV Park

    Scenic, easy in/out and on the river

    Stayed here 4 nights, pull through spots require a little bit of maneuvering with big rig (43’ fifth wheel). There was some mud where camper wheels were situated in the spot (needs material). Fire rings are not near RV but behind across the road on the river. Bath house is just ok - not great, not gross. Close proximity to lots of hiking but Hocking Hills itself has become so crowded… don’t come if you want to get away from people.

  • Chaz C.
    Aug. 22, 2024

    Beechwood Acres Camping Resort

    Small, But Great Family Spot!

    This is a great place to take the kids. We go here every year. They have an in-ground pool, a small store for camping needs, firewood delivery and propane refills. Cell service here is awful and there is no WiFi. The antenna will pick up several local channels. There is a Dollar General about 10 mins away for grocery needs. They have several pull-through and full hookup options as well. Sites are somewhat level. This park has beautiful landscaping that is always meticulously maintained. They also host events and if you check their event calendar on their website, you can see what’s going on during your stay. We were fortunate enough to see the band Timestamp and loved it! They even had a community bonfire!

  • Vicki H.
    Nov. 4, 2018

    Hocking Hills KOA Holiday

    Great first time KOA experience

    We have never stayed at a KOA before and were very happy with this campground. The staff were friendly and professional, the sites were clean, and there were a wide variety of sites to choose from. From primitive tent sites tucked back in the woods to large RV sites with water/sewer/electric/cable hookups. We are first-time owners of a 29 ft Fifth Wheel and got a pull-through site. It offered little in the way of privacy, which was the only negative about the whole experience. Our site included a fire ring and a picnic table, along with all the hook ups. The night we arrived we were too tired to cook so ordered a pizza from the front office and they delivered it to our site. They also deliver wood directly to you. They escort you directly to your site so you don't get lost or go down a one-way road the wrong way. There was a nice little pool, but it wasn't open for the season yet. The shower houses were immaculate. The front office includes a little gift shop, ice cream, and pizza. This campground was also located close (within a few miles) to all the main hiking trails,and about 12 miles from Logan. The little road going up to the campground is VERY bumpy. It's not the campground road, it belongs to the Township, so its completely out of their ability to make improvements. This was only our second time out in our fifth wheel camper so it was a little scary, but we just drove slow and our truck handled it just fine. We will definitely be back to this wonderful campground as we love Hocking Hills.

  • Grace D.
    May. 21, 2019

    Hocking Hills State Park Campground

    Would stay again

    This walk in camp ground was located just minutes from Old Man’s Cave. It’s a family friendly and pet friendly camp ground. Our stay was quiet and relaxing.

  • j
    Oct. 26, 2022

    Hocking Hills State Park Campground

    Hocking hills ohio state park

    Park and facilities were clean shower houses and restrooms were clean an well maintained the sites were. Very close some were level most were sloped on one or two directions. Big rig friendly. No WiFi poor cell service so if that’s a concern your outta luck. Trails are Awesome had a very nice Visitors Center. Store has. Gius selection of daily camping supplies looked at a few things state park Mugs walking sticks. T shirts. Extremely Over priced. “Typical state park crap “ no water in any sites need to fill up water tanks before or at the gate. Plenty of water available through out the camp ground. Along with gray water dump stations. 35.00 a night handicap accessible sites. A gun. Very clean and well maintained

  • j
    Oct. 26, 2022

    Hocking Hills KOA Holiday

    Logan Ohio KOA

    Awesome staff family owned for over 20 plus years. Extremely clean well maintained. Shower houses plenty of hot water facilities were very clean sites are well spread apart. Handicap sites available including cabin rentals fire wood and menu items delivered to your campsite from camp kitchen and store. Sites are reasonably level we had to use one 3/4 “ leveler under the wheels in one side. They have sites that are full hook up with wooden decks prices were 80.00 to 135.00 per night for those that were paved and with decks. All the others were water and electric. “ cable and WiFi “ included 70 plus channels. 50 /30 /20 amp power at all sites. Big Rig friendly. Close to all sites. Trails and state park Camp store was well stocked actually had what you needed if you forgot something. Prices were reasonable Definitely recommended to anybody traveling through the area Owner planning to stay open all year working g on some big upgrades to campground to accommodate winter weather camping. Nice swimming staff was very helpful restaurants gas stations groceries with in 10 min drive.

  • G
    Sep. 19, 2021

    Hocking Hills State Park Campground

    Great Ohio State Park Campground

    Amazing trails walkable right from the campground. Old mans cave, upper & lower falls. Bathroom was clean. Showers were ok. My site 108 was not deep, but was wide. Great for my 5X9 travel trailer, but probably not good for a big rig. Shaded & right near the shower house was a plus.

  • Amber R.
    Oct. 11, 2020

    Big Sycamore Family Campground

    Great small family campground

    We enjoyed our 3 night stay here! Some sites are full hook up, some sites are electric and water, and some are primitive. The dump station is easily accessible if you need it. 5 acres with everything we could need. The owners were amazing. Very friendly and helpful! They had only owned the campground for 2 weeks and were in the process of making several improvements. The shower house and bathrooms were clean and adequate. There is a small playground for kids. It is pet friendly. There is a nice sized pool for summer (we camped in October so it was closed for the season). Located within a short drive (about 10 miles/15 minutes) from everything Hocking Hills has to offer. There is even a restaurant close by that will deliver to your campsite. Kroger and Walmart are within 5-7 minutes driving for supplies. The only downside is that it is close to a highway so at night you can hear the traffic. This didn’t bother us so much but might be a problem for some.

  • Andrew S.
    Aug. 10, 2021

    Sun Valley Campground

    Beautiful campground with sites for RVs and tents.

    This campground has a lot to offer with electric and water hookups for RVs with back-in and pull through sites. They have a dump station as well as an onsite bathroom/shower house. The owners are very friendly. I highly recommend.


Guide to Bainbridge

The camping areas surrounding Bainbridge, Ohio sit within the Appalachian foothills at elevations between 700-1,000 feet, with seasonal temperature swings from 20°F in winter to 85°F in summer. The region features mixed hardwood forests with moderate rainfall throughout the year. Many campgrounds in the area close seasonally between November and April due to freezing temperatures and reduced visitor numbers.

What to do

Hiking opportunities: Pike Lake State Park offers multiple trails with varying difficulty levels. "Love this spot, very secluded and quiet... nice little lake to fish or kayak," notes one camper at Pike Lake State Park Campground. Several trails connect to the campground, allowing direct access from campsites.

Kayaking and fishing: The small lake at Pike Lake provides calm water perfect for beginners. "We walked up to the camp store which had a ton of items. If you forgot to bring it, they probably had it," reports a visitor to Hocking Hills State Park Campground. Most lakes in the region allow fishing with valid Ohio fishing licenses.

Disc golf courses: Several parks feature courses, though maintenance can vary. "They have a disc golf course it was over grown and had so much poison ivy we could only play two holes," warns a visitor to Pike Lake State Park. Most courses are free to play but bring your own discs.

What campers like

Quiet environment: Many campers praise the peaceful settings. "We stayed in the walk-in family campground, not the main campground. The sites are mostly far apart from one another and the area is fairly dense woods leaving you feeling a peaceful solitude," reports a guest at Hocking Hills State Park Campground.

Swimming options: Several parks feature swimming areas during summer months. "We enjoyed swimming in the pool. There's outhouses with no running water but also a relatively new bath house with nice showers and toilets," notes a visitor to Hocking Hills. Long's Retreat Family Resort receives high marks for its swimming facilities with one camper sharing, "Swimming, water slides, canoeing, go-cart racing, mini golf, and a full arcade give plenty of variety."

Wooded sites: Most campgrounds offer tree cover. "All sites appeared to have a picnic table and fire ring. Many miles of trails/dirt roads for hiking and biking. Clear skies at night. Very relaxing," shares a visitor to Scioto Trail State Park Campground. The primitive camping section provides more isolation than electric sites.

What you should know

Limited phone service: Cell coverage varies widely throughout the area. "Love no cell reception! Quiet clean and staff (owner) is always pleasant and helpful!" mentions a camper at Long's Retreat Family Resort. Prepare for limited connectivity, especially in valleys.

Bathroom facilities vary: Not all campgrounds offer showers. "The bathrooms, showers and camping sites are always well maintained and clean!" reports a visitor about Long's Retreat. Walnut Creek Campground and Resort offers modern facilities with full hookups for RVs.

Reservation requirements: Most campgrounds require advance booking, especially during summer and fall. "Reservations only, most sites are level and spacious," notes a visitor to Hocking Hills State Park. Weekends in summer often book months in advance.

Seasonal closures: Many campgrounds operate limited schedules. "Stayed for two nights. Just what we were looking for. Friendly family owned campground with nice quiet environment," shares a guest at Walnut Creek Campground, one of the few camping spots near Bainbridge, Ohio offering year-round operation.

Tips for camping with families

Kid-friendly activities: Several campgrounds cater specifically to families. "We go here at least once a year! Usually with a large group! Lots for kid to do!" shares a camper about Long's Retreat Family Resort. Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and organized activities.

Site selection matters: Consider proximity to bathrooms and playgrounds. "The sites were quiet and clean! Make sure to pay attention to 'walk-in' sites. It's more like 'hike a half mile with your gear' sites!" warns a visitor to Hocking Hills State Park Campground. Request sites closer to amenities when traveling with small children.

Pack for weather changes: The region experiences temperature swings of 20-30°F between day and night. Scioto Trail State Park visitors note the campground is "a little confusing" but "the sites are just beautiful. They are all decent sizes and well shaded by very tall trees."

Tips from RVers

RV site limitations: Not all campgrounds accommodate larger rigs. "Easy in/out," notes a visitor at Lakeview RV Park, one of the rv sites near Bainbridge, Ohio that can handle bigger vehicles. Consider campground road conditions before booking.

Leveling challenges: Bring leveling equipment. "We had a hard time getting our rv to be level but overall we enjoyed it," reports a camper at Scioto Trail State Park. Many campsites in the region have slight slopes requiring adjustment.

Hookup variations: Check specific hookup availability when booking rv camping near Bainbridge, Ohio. "We were able to get a full hook up site which I wasn't expecting," shares a camper about Wilmington RV Resort. Most state parks offer electric-only sites while private campgrounds more commonly provide full hookups.

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