Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Bluffton, OH

Are you planning a camping trip to Bluffton with your dog? We've got you covered. Finding a place to camp in Ohio with your dog is easier than ever. Whether you're looking for a quiet location in the woods or a happening campground near the attractions, The Dyrt makes it easy to find the perfect place to go camping with your dog.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Bluffton, OH (68)

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    1. Indian Lake State Park Campground

    32 Reviews
    66 Photos
    94 Saves
    Lakeview, Ohio

    Located in west-central Ohio, 5,100-acre Indian Lake State Park Campground offers a variety of water-related recreational opportunities. Visitors can boat, fish, jet-ski and camp at this noteworthy, man-made lake. The park itself is 800 acres and features two beaches for swimmers to enjoy. Campers can enjoy the shade of large mature oak, sycamore and maple trees and cozy up to a campfire for a night of s’mores and laughter. Indian Lake, Ohio campgrounds guarantee fun for everyone.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    Camper-submitted photo from Van Buren State Park Campground
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    2. Van Buren State Park Campground

    10 Reviews
    11 Photos
    20 Saves
    Van Buren, Ohio
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    3. Ottawa Metro Park Campground

    5 Reviews
    4 Photos
    15 Saves
    Lima, Ohio

    Ottawa Metro Park provides many different outdoor recreation opportunities for your enjoyment on 287.3 acres. Visitors can spend the day fishing & boating on the 89 acre Lima Lake reservoir and swimming at Ottawa Metro Park beach. Enjoy a picnic or stay overnight at the campground.

    Our friendly family-oriented self registering campground features thirty spacious campsites with three handicap accessible sites. Each site has hook-up for water and electric (minimum of 50 amp), picnic table, lantern holder, and fire ring. For the larger RV owners, eight pull through sites are available. A convenient dump station is located within the campground. Paved walkways and paths connect campsites to the modern shower/restroom facility with vending area as well as connecting to many other features of the Ottawa Metro Park. Campsites are available on a “first come, first serve” basis.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
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    4. Twin Lakes Park

    3 Reviews
    1 Photo
    2 Saves
    Bluffton, Ohio
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    5. Wapakoneta KOA

    6 Reviews
    8 Photos
    24 Saves
    Jackson Center, Ohio
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $42 - $55 / night

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    6. Adventure Bound Pleasant View

    5 Reviews
    10 Photos
    15 Saves
    Van Buren, Ohio
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $76 / night

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    Camper-submitted photo from Grand Lake St. Marys State Park — Grand Lake St Marys State Park
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      8. Lake Cody

      1 Review
      3 Saves
      Lima, Ohio

      Lake Cody is a family campground, RV park and swimming beach located in northwest Ohio featuring a 15-acre fully stocked lake, 130 campsites, and a mile-long walk path. We provide lots of fun-filled activities for the whole family! We offer full hook-up sites and have several pull-through and back-up sites for larger units.

      Lake Cody is a family owned and operated campground located in northwest Ohio. Lake Cody has been open for over 45 years.

      Cody and Nedra Miller, along with their four children started the campground and swimming beach in 1972. The property was originally the family farm, purchased in 1963. Lake Cody was created when U.S. 30 was rerouted through the dining room! Cody and Nedra sold the campground to their youngest daughter, Beth, in 1996.

      Beth and Tim Spradlin, along with their three children, Bryan, Megan, and Reece, currently own and operate the family campground.

      Lake Cody is a family-friendly campground, and the family works hard to help your family have a safe and enjoyable time. So put on your brakes and check out Lake Cody Campground; you may want to stay a while.

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Reservable
      • RVs
      • Tents

      $38 - $40 / night

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      9. Arrowhead Lake RV Park & Campground

      1 Review
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      1 Save
      Bluffton, Ohio

      Discover Arrowhead Lake RV Park: Your Ultimate Camping Destination in Ohio

      Are you ready for an unforgettable outdoor adventure in the heart of Ohio? Look no further than Arrowhead Lake RV Park, your premier destination for camping and recreation. Located at 21876 US-68 in Williamstown, OH, our campground offers a perfect blend of relaxation, adventure, and natural beauty. Let's dive into why Arrowhead Lake RV Park is the ultimate choice for your next getaway.

      Unmatched Amenities and Facilities

      Arrowhead Lake RV Park boasts a wide range of amenities to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay for all our guests. All our sites feature 20, 30, and 50 Amp service, as well as water hookups and partial or full hook-ups. Whether you prefer back-in or pull-thru sites, we have options to suit your needs.

      Explore the great outdoors with activities like fishing, walking, biking, and non-motorized boating. Bring your golf cart along for convenient transportation around the park, and enjoy recreational activities like basketball, volleyball, and even GaGa Ball Pit.

      Family-Friendly Fun

      At Arrowhead Lake RV Park, we prioritize family fun and relaxation. Let the kids burn off some energy at our playground area while you unwind by the fire ring, perfect for roasting marshmallows under the starlit sky. Cool off on hot summer days with a refreshing swim in our swimming pool, or explore the nearby creek state park for even more outdoor adventures.

      Nearby Attractions and Activities

      Venture beyond the campground and discover the beauty of Ohio's state park campgrounds. Explore hiking trails, scenic overlooks, and breathtaking waterfalls at destinations like Hocking Hills State Park and Maumee Bay State Park. Take a day trip to Cuyahoga Valley National Park or John Bryan State Park for even more outdoor excitement.

      Convenient Location

      Arrowhead Lake RV Park is conveniently located near several accessible cities, making it easy to explore the surrounding area. Visit West Union, Manchester, Peebles, or Batavia for shopping, dining, and local attractions just a short drive away.

      Your Perfect Camping Experience Awaits

      Whether you're a seasoned camper or new to the camping experience, Arrowhead Lake RV Park has everything you need for a memorable getaway. Book your stay today and experience the beauty of camping in Ohio. With top-notch amenities, family-friendly activities, and nearby outdoor attractions, your perfect camping experience awaits at Arrowhead Lake RV Park.

      Book your slot now and contact us at 419-365-5374 or through our website at https://arrowheadlakervpark.com/ or visit us at 21876 US-68, Williamstown, OH 45897.

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • RVs

      $225 - $250 / night

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        10. Bluffton / Findlay SW KOA

        1 Review
        2 Saves
        Bluffton, Ohio
        • Pets
        • Fires
        • Electric Hookups
        • Phone Service
        • Reservable
        • ADA Access
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      Recent Dog-Friendly Reviews in Bluffton

      216 Reviews of 68 Bluffton Campgrounds


      • BluePitMom O.
        Camper-submitted photo from Sauder Village Campground
        Oct. 7, 2024

        Sauder Village Campground

        History Lovers Heaven

        There's so much to do at the village! What a wonderful place for history lovers and/or kids. In addition to the village, there is a splash pad, a pool (in the nearby inn), and a couple of hiking trails.

        We stayed in Site 23. The sites are sizable, level, and well maintained. The shower house and restrooms were extremely clean.

        The campground was peaceful. It was full during our stay, and the other campers were very courteous. Nobody was loud and obnoxious.

        We were able to catch the Northern Lights!

      • RThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Sunset Springs RV Resort
        Sep. 16, 2024

        Sunset Springs RV Resort

        Ohio River Peace

        We arrived and were able to upgrade to site #1 due to a cancellation, overlooking the Ohio River. No one between us and the river, and we had a grand view.

        The campground is very well kept, all sites would have been a good spot to call home for a couple nights. It was also a pretty quiet camp, compared to others, but they had their usual weekend events during the day for kids, to keep them occupied. Saturday evening they had a pot luck and then live music, which was good enough being a free event.

        The only complaint is that one of the campers had a white standard poodle and though leashed, they didn’t control the dog out of others personal space. Very irritating. The camp owners were there and we didn’t see them communicate with the dog’s owner about controlling their dog either. The dog seemed to still be in a puppy mode and just wanted to play, but that doesn’t excuse the owners.

        All in all, a great camp that we’ll likely return to.

      • Susan B.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Ottawa Metro Park Campground
        Sep. 16, 2024

        Ottawa Metro Park Campground

        Nice, clean campground, adjoining a big greenway

        Very clean and pleasant campground, not far off the interstate. A 13_mile Greenway passes by there. Very nice bath and shower house. All sites paved with water and electric. Great place to spend a night or two.

      • L
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        Aug. 26, 2024

        Ottawa Metro Park Campground

        Wonderful spot

        It is first come..no reservations. Water and electric 30 Amp and some 50 amps as well. Beautiful park with bike and walking paths. Camp hosts are very helpful. Bathrooms and showers are very clean.

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

        Grand Lake St. Marys State Park — Grand Lake St Marys State Park

        One nighter

        We were just passing through for one night and we’d been there before but this is a new site to us. It had a decent level pad and plenty deep enough for our camper and tow vehicle. The site has a large side and backyard with a great view of the lake. The shower house was just a short walk. Check in was easy and so was finding our site.

      • J
        Camper-submitted photo from Sun Valley Family Campground
        Aug. 21, 2024

        Sun Valley Family Campground

        Clean facilities, poor book keeping

        Making the reservation didn’t go very smooth, the person taking the information didn’t sound like they knew what they were doing… They charged our credit card, and lost our reservation, however they did honor our word and allowed us to camp. The bathrooms and showers were clean. The camping area had portable toilets that were clean! For just overnight it was OK, not a place I would vacation at.

      • Megan M.
        Camper-submitted photo from Lake Loramie State Park Campground
        Aug. 12, 2024

        Lake Loramie State Park Campground

        Pretty lake. Parking lot campground

        First, the lake here is beautiful. It has many islands, coves and inlets and is perfect for a couple of days of paddling or fishing. That's where the two stars come in. 

        BUT. There are many buts. The campground is like a giant RV lot. The sites are tiny. We were in a tent-only site and we had two families right on top of us on either side. We could hear the entire conversations of one family, plus there were 11 people there, three cars, and they were partying the first night and extremely noisy.

        The reservation map is incorrect. When I reserved, it showed #13 as being on the end of the tent only area. When we arrived, I found out there was a site #14 that wasn't even pictured on the reservation map, and this is where the giant screaming family was parked! I thought I was going to be on the end- it is not very accommodating for a variety of reasons for a reservation map to be so incorrect. 

        The air everywhere reeks of sewage, ranging from what you smell outside a giant pig farm, to what you smell outside of a porta potty, to rotten egg smell. I don't know where these smells were coming from but it was nonstop. 

        The bathrooms were extremely dirty. It looks like they haven't been renovated since the 80s. 

        The employees in the office never seemed to be able to tell us what we needed to know. We asked on Friday evening where the Saturday morning naturalist paddle would be, and we were told to come back Saturday morning and ask someone else. On Saturday, the person in the office told us to go to a location that was miles away- we spent 40 minutes in the car driving around, trying to find where this activity was, only to give up and find out it was actually adjacent to the campground, not down the road in a different part of the park. 

        Last, the lake is in the middle of a residential neighborhood. You can see houses around the edge of the park while you are sitting in your campsite. It is not remote, and there is a noisy, busy highway running along the side of the campground. 

        I enjoyed the lake but I will not camp here again.

      • B
        Camper-submitted photo from Arrowhead Lake RV Park & Campground
        Aug. 6, 2024

        Arrowhead Lake RV Park & Campground

        Pretty Nice + Cheap

        Sites are large for the weekend campers. The seasonal ones all have back in and the weekends are pull through which is kinda nice. 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. Overall a pretty nice camping spot. Oh and it was only $45 a night.

      • 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.

      • 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.

      • N
        Camper-submitted photo from Twin Acres Campground
        May. 25, 2024

        Twin Acres Campground

        Good Time and nice place

        Stayed here with my family on memorial weekend. Nice campground with friendly staff. Would come again for sure.

      • 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.

      • RThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Indian Lake State Park Campground
        Sep. 28, 2023

        Indian Lake State Park Campground

        Nice park but check in online is miserable

        The online reservation system is clumsy to use at best. And you have to make a reservation. And reserving adds another $6.50. The campground is nice, clean restrooms and showers. Plenty of shade The whole process of trying to check in just made me wish I was at work instead.

      • Shona S.
        Camper-submitted photo from Blue Water Campground
        Sep. 8, 2023

        Blue Water Campground

        Okay

        It had the facilities, but we were unimpressed with the service when booking, price quoted at reservation and online was different to price charged and we were placed right by the dump ground

      • Y
        Camper-submitted photo from Ottawa Metro Park Campground
        Aug. 11, 2023

        Ottawa Metro Park Campground

        So peaceful

        Stopped here for the night on a road trip. It was the best decision to make! It is such a nice peaceful campground! The sites were nicely spaced along with a wonderful bathroom. Its definitely one of the nicest campgrounds I have ever been to!

      • A
        Camper-submitted photo from River Trail Campground II
        Jul. 30, 2023

        River Trail Campground II

        Quick weekend stay

        The papers were friendly ans helpful. Friendly patrons throughout the park. Clean saltwater pool, a park and a clean pond with a swimming beach. Catch and release fishing allowed. Bingo on Saturday evening! We all enjoyed our stay.


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      Guide to Bluffton

      Discovering pet-friendly camping options near Bluffton, Ohio, opens up a world of adventure for you and your furry friends. With various campgrounds offering amenities and activities tailored for pets, you can enjoy the great outdoors together.

      Pet owners like the amenities at these campgrounds

      Dog-friendly activities while camping near Bluffton

      • Enjoy fishing and swimming at the Twin Lakes Park, where your dog can join in on the fun at the lakes.
      • The Riverbend Recreation Area Campground offers scenic trails for hiking, allowing you and your pet to explore the beautiful surroundings together.
      • At Robins Nest Campground, you can enjoy a peaceful environment while your dog enjoys the fresh air and open spaces.

      Pet-friendly campgrounds include great features

      • Ottawa Metro Park Campground is well-reviewed for its clean facilities and proximity to a 13-mile Greenway, ideal for long walks with your pet.
      • The Bluffton / Findlay SW KOA has a variety of amenities, including a swimming pond and playground, making it a fun spot for families with pets.
      • Lake Cody features electric hookups and a welcoming atmosphere, ensuring a comfortable stay for you and your furry companion.

      Frequently Asked Questions

      • Which is the most popular dog-friendly campsite near Bluffton, OH?

        According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Bluffton, OH is Indian Lake State Park Campground with a 4.1-star rating from 32 reviews.

      • What is the best site to find dog-friendly camping near Bluffton, OH?

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