Top Tent Camping near Berkey, OH

Are you planning a tent camping trip to Berkey? We've got you covered. The Dyrt helps you find campsites near Berkey with tent camping. Would you prefer a quiet dispersed site or an established camgpround with amenities? Either way, The Dyrt makes it easy to find the perfect place to pitch your tent.

Best Tent Sites Near Berkey, OH (18)

    Camper-submitted photo from White Oak Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from White Oak Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from White Oak Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from White Oak Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from White Oak Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from White Oak Campground

    1. White Oak Campground

    10 Reviews
    17 Photos
    107 Saves

    White Oak Campground is a primitive campground. It has eight individual and two group campsites for tent camping. Only tent camping is permitted.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • Tents

    $20 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Wiregrass Lake Metropark
    Camper-submitted photo from Wiregrass Lake Metropark
    Camper-submitted photo from Wiregrass Lake Metropark

    2. Wiregrass Lake Metropark

    3 Reviews
    3 Photos
    26 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • Tents

    $25 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Cannaley Treehouse Village
    Camper-submitted photo from Cannaley Treehouse Village
    Camper-submitted photo from Cannaley Treehouse Village
    Camper-submitted photo from Cannaley Treehouse Village

    3. Cannaley Treehouse Village

    1 Review
    4 Photos
    31 Saves

    The Cannaley Treehouse Village is the only public treehouse village in the country, creating an experience that is truly one-of-a-kind. Treehouse Village includes six-, four- and two-person treehouses plus three raised platforms attached to trees for tent and hammock camping. The treehouses have electricity with heat and air conditioning. There restrooms and shower facilities are nearby. A large common treehouse available for day uses, a group gathering place around a campfire, connecting boardwalks, a canopy bridge and a crow's nest complete the charming village in the trees. Treehouse Village Features A six-person treehouse A four-person treehouse (ADA accesible) Two, 2-person treehouses Three tent/hammock platforms for camping in the trees A common treehouse with seating for up to 20 people (day use only; ADA accessible) A crow’s nest A canopy walk linking the common treehouse to the crow's nest Restrooms with showers Common fire pit (wood provided)

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • Tents
    • Group
    Camper-submitted photo from Independence Dam State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Independence Dam State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Independence Dam State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Independence Dam State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Independence Dam State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Independence Dam State Park

    4. Independence Dam State Park

    4 Reviews
    26 Photos
    18 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • Tents

    $18 - $25 / night

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      5. Farnsworth Campground

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      4 Saves

      This campground is a primitive campground. It has two individual and one group campsite for tent camping. Only tent camping is permitted. Please note that our campgrounds required 24 hour advance reservations via phone or online. All renters will receive an email confirmation, that must be brought with you. If you made a reservation and did not receive an email confirmation please call customer service at 419-407-9700, Monday through Friday. Due to the high volumes of campers, we may not be able to accommodate requests to move campsites with less than 24 hours notice and are subject to availability. Day Camping available November through April, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., to book call 419-407-9701.

      • Pets
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      • Reservable
      • Tents
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      $20 - $30 / night

      Camper-submitted photo from Rockland Lake
      Camper-submitted photo from Rockland Lake
      Camper-submitted photo from Rockland Lake
      Camper-submitted photo from Rockland Lake
      Camper-submitted photo from Rockland Lake
      Camper-submitted photo from Rockland Lake

      6. Rockland Lake

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      20 Saves

      Rockland Lake is a private ten acre property with a spring fed crystal clear quarry, and lots of free space on all waterfront property. We have activities from volleyball, tether-ball, to fishing, swimming, and paddle boarding and much much more! There are diving boards, grills, and tents available. Reserve the camping trip of a lifetime today.

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Reservable
      • Tents
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      $75 - $200 / night

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        7. 6 Lakes Campground

        1 Review
        14 Saves
        • Pets
        • Fires
        • Electric Hookups
        • Phone Service
        • Reservable
        • Tents
        Camper-submitted photo from Crooked Lake Rustic Campground — Pinckney Recreation Area
        Camper-submitted photo from Crooked Lake Rustic Campground — Pinckney Recreation Area
        Camper-submitted photo from Crooked Lake Rustic Campground — Pinckney Recreation Area

        8. Crooked Lake Rustic Campground — Pinckney Recreation Area

        2 Reviews
        5 Photos
        13 Saves

        Pinckney Recreation Area is a paradise for backpackers, mountain bikers, anglers and other recreation enthusiasts. Pinckney is known for its extensive trail system and chain of excellent fishing lakes. Over forty miles of multi-use trail with remote campsites afford a backcountry experience. Pinckney is also a short drive from the Gerald E. Eddy Discovery Center in Waterloo Recreation Area.

        • Fires
        • Phone Service
        • Reservable
        • Tents
        • Standard (Tent/RV)
        • Trash

        $20 - $28 / night

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          Recent Tent Reviews In Berkey

          328 Reviews of 18 Berkey Campgrounds


          • Wendy F.
            Camper-submitted photo from Lake Hudson State Recreation Area
            Oct. 14, 2024

            Lake Hudson State Recreation Area

            Spacious sites

            What an absolute gem of a state park. Almost every site is private, with a few exceptions. Nice trails, well built picnic tables, and huge fire pits. Overall a fantastic experience.

          • Adrienne N.
            Camper-submitted photo from Way Back In Campground
            Oct. 12, 2024

            Way Back In Campground

            Do not recommend

            We camped at Way Back campground llc in Michigan for three seasons, initially building strong friendships with the owners and their grandchildren. Our kids would eagerly await our weekly arrivals during the summers, often chatting and playing video games during the off-season. The campground initially offered family-friendly activities like hayrides and crafts.. these dwindled to events that included only our children and the owners' grandchildren, often overshadowed by drunken behavior unsuitable for kids. By the second season, that sense of community soured when the owners' friends/family began uninvited weekend parties on our campsite. Groups would show up, using our firewood and partying late into the night while our kids struggled to sleep, often leaving only after we became assertive and telling them to leave so we could go to bed. This disregard for our family's needs, compounded by other unsettling issues made it clearly evident that Way Back is not a family friendly campground. Our campsite being littered with debris from a previous burned, condemned camper on our lot, promises of cleanup that went unfulfilled for 3 seasons. Obscene drunken adult behaviors in front of children that went unaddressed, only created a growing sense of disappointment. We also faced safety concerns, such as homeless individuals using drugs and living in the campgrounds. Convicted sexual offenders and known drug addicts in the park. Hostile fighting and commotion usually provoked by and instigated by the owners. A lingering presence of inappropriate adults around children at the park. Despite our initial rapport and giving the owners multiple chances to make improvements, issues only escalated, leading us to strongly advise against this campground. (Photos from last day. The glass and Debris has been collected like that every weekend for the last 3 years)

          • Mano P.
            Camper-submitted photo from Sterling State Park
            Sep. 28, 2024

            Sterling State Park

            Travel Trailers

            This park will accommodate any size travel trailer? Fifth wheel camper of any kind, the pull throughs are huge. The park is enormous with lots of fishing activities. Great water, the only downfall is there's no shade. Showers and restrooms are updated and always clean.

          • Mano P.
            Camper-submitted photo from W. J. Hayes State Park
            Sep. 28, 2024

            W. J. Hayes State Park

            Travel Trailers

            If your longer than 40ft be aware most sites will not work for you here, they do have some but the wood line, privacy and nature is great. Lots of activities for the family by camp staff. Water sports and lots of trails

          • DThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Indian Creek Camp & Conference Center
            Sep. 23, 2024

            Indian Creek Camp & Conference Center

            Super friendly staff

            I only stayed one night. I am a tent camper and where I was, it was only me in a fenced in area. I was right next to a cow field. The cows did not moo all night and there was no foul order. I needed no amenities so I can't vouch for that

          • Shannon G.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Harrison Lake State Park
            Aug. 24, 2024

            Harrison Lake State Park

            Great site!

            Our first time at this park and got lucky with our site. The pad was a little unlevel but easy to fix. The fire ring was fantastic and had pea gravel around it so if it rained it wasn’t a muddy mess. Great site with grass for tents and no one behind us besides a cornfield. We had a sidewalk next to us to the bathroom but there were so many bathrooms we didn’t have very many people pass by. It had pretty decent shade but unfortunately a sweet gum tree nearby so watch out if you’re barefoot. The shower house was nice but no benches in the stall and only had curtains. They were very clean and the camp hosts were friendly. We are headed back in September!

          • Gary G.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Sterling State Park
            Aug. 7, 2024

            Sterling State Park

            Nothing seems enforced here

            Stayed 5 days. Had a FHU site, of which there's a lot here. That all worked fine. Almost no trees here. None of the usual painted lines on the pavement to indicate your site boundaries, which sucks. You have to guess, and hope your neighbor doesn't spread out.

            Nothing seems enforced here, and I mean nothing. Rarely saw anyone patrolling the park, never saw any staff checking sites before the next camper came in. My site had dog droppings and cigarette butts in the firepit. Neighbors had FOUR vehicles on site, two more than the rules. Witnessed endless speeding and people going the wrong way on the roads. Without exaggerating, 80% of the cars were going too fast, 75% going the wrong way. No one seems to care or enforces anything. I think the supervisor here should be fired or retrained. I camp in 4 to 8 MI state parks per summer, this is the only one where it felt like no one cares.

            They need some "wrong way" signs and "speed limit 10" signs. (15 is too high, cause 15 means 20 to people, 10 means 15... ). Then they need to care.

            At least the bathrooms were clean.

            You can get TV from Detroit or Toledo, and T-Mobile service was ok.

            Groceries and many dining options not far off.

            We're 50/50 on staying here ever again.

          • JThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Toledo East-Stony Ridge KOA
            Aug. 5, 2024

            Toledo East-Stony Ridge KOA

            Small basic campground near Toledo

            Our site was $59.95 a night.

            We were in Site# 504. We had Full hook- up with a gravel pull-through.
            We travel towing a 14 foot trailer and were able to fit both in our pull through site along with my jeep. The site was easy to level. We were charged $25 additional for my jeep since we were towing the trailer. We also were charged $10 because we arrived at 1:25 PM and check-in is at 2 PM. The park was close to empty so arriving early was not an inconvenience. We drove ourselves to our spot (no escort).

            Our site was shaded with lots of trees. This was a smaller lot with our neighbors fairly close.

            The lot comes with a concrete patio with picnic table and fire ring. They sell wood for $6 a bundle.

            There is free WiFi, although not strong. They offer Cable TV and there are many channels.

            There is not a community outdoor kitchen or community fire pit.

            They pickup your garbage at your site daily before noon.

            You are allowed to ride personal golf carts. They do not provide golf cart rentals. There is really not a need to have a Golf cart because it is a smaller campground.

            They do have a Swimming pool but it is currently closed due to maintenance (although it just looked closed- no signs of maintenance being done).

            There is a Playground. They also offer horseshoes, corn hole, giant jinga.

            They have a basic general store. There are not scheduled activities for kids.

            There is not a snack bar/restaurant on site.

            The streets are gravel so not great for riding bikes. This is an RV park with tent camping and cabins to rent.

            They have one shower house. The shower house has individual bathrooms with your own sink, shower, toilet. These are kept very clean.

            There is a laundry facility. It is a cash only facility, but they have a change machine. There are approximately 4 washers and 4 dryers. It is approximately $2.50 to wash and $2.50 to dry a load.

            They have a small fenced in dog park.

            There isn’t tons to doin the actual city of Perryville. But Toledo is a 20 minute drive.

          • Tony T.
            Camper-submitted photo from Harrison Lake State Park
            Jul. 22, 2024

            Harrison Lake State Park

            Great Campground

            The sites in the tent-only section were well sized and shady. We were on the lake side and were able to get some nice views of Harrison Lake. There were families on either side of us with little kids who were well behaved, albeit a little noisy (i.e a really young child was screaming for about 2 minutes straight non-stop at 9 am until finally the parents said something). Bathroom facilities (single occupancy with shower) were about a 3 minute walk and were clean. Good stay!

          • Randall K.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Blue Heron Ohio Turnpike RV Lot
            Jul. 18, 2024

            Blue Heron Ohio Turnpike RV Lot

            Perfect overnighter

            Simplicity at its finest. Highway stop is open 24 hrs so you have food and bathrooms all night. Everything is bright, nice and clean and feels very safe. Free overnight stay allowed and for extra $20 you can get electricity (rows of hookups in the back of the parking lot). There was at least 10 other campers there. And no need to travel far to get back on the highway. Can’t be beat.

            Oh and Mario’s pizza in the plaza has an off the menu gluten free pizza and it was pretty tasty! I was happily surprised!

            FYI - you need cash to pay for the electric at a machine and then you get a ticket to display in the dash. The machine didn’t take cards.

          • Miranda J.
            Camper-submitted photo from W. J. Hayes State Park
            Jul. 15, 2024

            W. J. Hayes State Park

            Hayes State Park

            We stayed in a tent on site 32, this was a very nice campground, peaceful, with trails and ample shade. Campsites were decently sized, fire pits were big, $5 per bundle of dry wood, showers were private with hot water, and there were activities and a beach/playground for kids. Checkin/out was simple, and coffee/hot coco was provided by the campsite each morning. Will be returning to this campsite again. I suggest sites 93-96 for more private/shaded sites.

          • Wendy F.
            Camper-submitted photo from Hideaway RV Park
            Jul. 15, 2024

            Hideaway RV Park

            Great 1st camping experience

            This was our 1st ever camping trip and it was a delight. Pull thru spot, super easy to get to, full hookup. Spots had plenty of room, some had grass others had concrete. Quiet, very chill RV park, small beach on a pond for fishing playground for kids and plenty of room for our small dog. Linda (owner) was amazing, very helpful and easy to use venmo for payment and for firewood use. Overall a great experience , would definitely visit again. Plenty to do around town, lakes everywhere just have to choose which one to go to.

          • Kelsey S.
            Camper-submitted photo from Sterling State Park
            Jun. 15, 2024

            Sterling State Park

            Great spot!

            Wonderful views from site 117. We booked the last spot of the night. It was an easy pull through with water, electric, and sewer hookup. You are right across from some good walking trails and walking distance to the beach. Lots of electric scooters, dogs, and bikes around.

          • l
            Camper-submitted photo from Mary Jane Thurston State Park
            Jun. 14, 2024

            Mary Jane Thurston State Park

            Good spot.

            We had spot 8 and it was a good spot. It was a pull through spot that could fit a pretty large RV we will be staying here again if it is close on our travels. Highly recommend

          • Mary S.
            Camper-submitted photo from Shadylake Campground
            Jun. 12, 2024

            Shadylake Campground

            It's unfortunate that I have to give them even 1 star.

            It's unfortunate I have to even give them 1 star. Absolutely horrible people to deal with and filthy place! The grounds were unkept and the pond, well, dont swim in it. We paid for the season and could not even get into our spot because he had rented out our spot to someone else! Every time we went out to make sure it was empty someone new was rented out to it. Filthy facility and the workers, when you could find one, were rude and obnoxious. We had to talk to the manager, who was hiding in the house, over a speaker. We couldn't hear him because of all the dogs barking in the background but he refused to come and speak to us.

          • CThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Maumee Bay State Park Campground
            May. 16, 2024

            Maumee Bay State Park Campground

            Clean Facilities / Great Location

            Sites are large, level, and grassy with vegetation barriers between sites with mowed buddy site access at back of each site. Shower houses are limited but modern and clean. Sunday morning’s line at the dump station can get very backed up!

          • Rick M.
            Camper-submitted photo from Adventure Bound Pleasant View
            May. 13, 2024

            Adventure Bound Pleasant View

            Scam company

            Place is a joke, ran by two little piece of shit trolls with a god complex to over come the lack of achievement in there lives. They have zero management skills and even less people skills. Must be overcompensating for something.

          • Gary G.
            Camper-submitted photo from Waterloo State Recreation Area Portage Lake
            May. 3, 2024

            Waterloo State Recreation Area Portage Lake

            Vicious dogs not on 6-foot leash as required

            The 6-foot leash rules are very clearly stated. There are many campers whose dogs remain the exception and don't abide by the rules. My leashed dod has been threatened by vicious larger unleashed dogs as I walk my dog more than once this month. So the camp host or ranger should , after warning the offending campers once, call the county animal control. This situation is way out of control.

          • fThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Kimpels Hickory Acres
            Mar. 8, 2024

            Kimpels Hickory Acres

            Decent place, will try again

            There is a Waterpark, pool, and hot tub at this campground you can access for an additional price. I camped in a tent next to the cabin that my sister rented so I'm not sure about the tent sites that are available. There are ALOT of full time campers here so I was under the impression that a good site will be hard to find here, but the bathrooms were good and there were things to do so I will try this place out again.

          • Zachary W.
            Camper-submitted photo from Sterling State Park
            Sep. 2, 2023

            Sterling State Park

            Lots of driving

            The campground was nice and the neighbors were quiet. The dump station is at the first buildings. So fill up before you head down to the campground.

          • Rebekah J.
            Camper-submitted photo from Green Lake - Waterloo SRA
            Aug. 13, 2023

            Green Lake - Waterloo SRA

            Great Site

            We stayed the weekend at greenlake rustic, the access road into the Campground is a nice 1/2 ish mile in.  We were on sites 5 and 3. Both sites seemed larger then most suburban house lots. Site 5 had a decent view of the lake, Site 3 had odd fire pit placement under 2 trees. Even though the sites were large they didn't have much for privacy in between sites.

            Overall, it was a quiet stay. The freeway is on the other side of the lake, but it didn't bother us. At night it was like white noise.

            The Campground has a small boat dock, no swimming area. We checked out half moon lake, wasn't really impressed, was told sugarloaf but its only for sugarloaf campers.  We were then directed to Portage lake beach, which was a larger beach but it was really silty.

            Green lakes vault toilets had nice motion sensor lights in them. The hand pump took a long time to get going.

            We went on both east and west sides of the waterloo-pickney trail, located off the Campground access road. I believe it was the west trail after Cassidy road we experienced some steep inclines.

            We also were able to see some awesome stars at night

            FYI sugarloaf and portage both have firewood for sale $6.

          • P
            Camper-submitted photo from River Raisin Canoe Livery & Campground
            Jul. 26, 2023

            River Raisin Canoe Livery & Campground

            Just what I like Simple and cheap. Not for partytime!

            I am mostly a solo camper so finding cheap spots is getting MUCH too hard. @20$ a night flat for all spots (primitive with pit toilet) this place is not too bad, however it is HUGE deal for pull thrus and rvs and groups. Love this family run business, out of their personal residence and farm. Some caveats but It is a hidden gem! They lock the gate at 7pm since it is their home. No drinking.
            This is also a kayak and canoe Livery so they have boats on site or you can bring you own and launch from their dock. Little playground area for small kiddos. Honestly not much else to do here, just how i like it. 
            Been here 3 times now, and will return again.   

            11 is a great spot in the corner as far away from the house and entrance as you can get, almost always the first site booked lol. It is a tad uneven. 

            14 was great on the water but still some good shade. Mostly flat.

            16 saw a family at this spot when I was at 14 so I chose this one the next time to see why. I get it now, Lots of shade, very flat, best spot for people that like to spread but want shade. 

            9 and 17 are the "pullthru" sites

          • R
            Camper-submitted photo from Sunny's Campground
            Jul. 17, 2023

            Sunny's Campground

            Thieves and terrible staff

            Coming back for our second visit. We are returning after the owner was able to locate my sons stolen fishing pole, something that according to seasonal campers happens quite often. We returned wanting to give this park another chance but had THE worst time. I was harassed by a staff member and when I confronted the owner he said it’s a family business. Apparently that means unstable frightening staff members welcome and mine and my families safety was of no concern, we will never be back here and I’m hopeful this review can save your weekend from ending like mine. I’ve never felt unsafe camping until here.



          Guide to Berkey

          Camping near Berkey, Ohio, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are several campgrounds to choose from.

          What to do:

          • Biking and Hiking: There are miles of paved bike paths and trails at Maumee Bay State Park Campground. One visitor mentioned, "There was plenty of room for riding bikes around, including a paved path to the lake." This makes it a great spot for families who enjoy outdoor activities.
          • Fishing and Swimming: At Harrison Lake State Park Campground, you can enjoy fishing and swimming. A camper noted, "Lake life is where it’s at, plenty to do on/in the water!"
          • Wildlife Watching: Lake Hudson Recreation Area is known for its wildlife. One reviewer said, "Great grassy sites with vegetation between each site providing privacy," making it a peaceful spot for nature lovers.

          What campers like:

          • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the campgrounds. A visitor at Harrison Lake State Park Campground mentioned, "The campground and bathrooms were always very clean."
          • Spacious Campsites: Many campers enjoy the spaciousness of the sites. One reviewer at Maumee Bay State Park Campground said, "The sites were spacious, flat, and fairly private."
          • Family-Friendly Atmosphere: Campgrounds like Harbortown RV Resort are known for being kid-friendly. A camper shared, "Mother's Day activities were great and were free!"

          What you should know:

          • Mayflies: If you're camping in late spring or early summer, be prepared for mayflies. A visitor at Sterling State Park Campground warned, "The mayflies hatched and covered everything."
          • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds may have limited amenities. A camper at Detroit/Ann Arbor KOA noted, "None of the amenities are running - they all have construction tape around them."
          • Water Access: Not all campgrounds have water hookups at the sites. A reviewer at Lake Hudson Recreation Area mentioned, "Electric hookups are far out from most sites, sometimes around 50-70 ft."

          Tips for camping with families:

          • Bring Bikes: Many campgrounds have great biking trails. A camper at Maumee Bay State Park Campground suggested, "Don't forget your bikes for this campsite!"
          • Plan for Kids' Activities: Look for campgrounds that offer activities for kids. One family at Monroe-Toledo North KOA enjoyed, "The activities for kids are great but not all are free."
          • Check for Pet Policies: If you're bringing pets, make sure to check the campground's pet policy. Harrison Lake State Park Campground allows pets, making it a good choice for families with furry friends.

          Tips from RVers:

          • Level Sites: Look for campgrounds with level sites. A reviewer at Toledo East-Stony Ridge KOA mentioned, "The site was easy to level."
          • Dump Stations: Make sure to know where the dump stations are located. A camper at Sterling State Park Campground noted, "The dump station is at the first buildings."
          • Bring Extension Cords: Some sites may have electrical hookups far from where you park. A visitor at Lake Hudson Recreation Area advised, "Make sure you have extension cords!"

          Camping near Berkey, Ohio, has something for everyone, whether you're a family looking for fun or an RVer seeking adventure.

          Frequently Asked Questions

          • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Berkey, OH?

            According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Berkey, OH is White Oak Campground with a 4.7-star rating from 10 reviews.

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