Best Tent Camping near Bluffton, OH

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Best Tent Sites Near Bluffton, OH (10)

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

    10 Reviews
    17 Photos
    107 Saves
    Whitehouse, Ohio

    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

    $30 - $40 / night

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    Camper-submitted photo from Independence Dam State Park Campground
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    2. Independence Dam State Park Campground

    4 Reviews
    26 Photos
    19 Saves
    Defiance, Ohio
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • Tents

    $18 - $25 / night

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      3. Tee Pee Family Campground

      1 Review
      Carey, Ohio
      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • Tents
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        4. Saulisberry Park Campground

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        3 Saves
        Ridgeway, Ohio
        • Pets
        • Fires
        • Electric Hookups
        • Tents
        • Trash
        • Picnic Table
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        Camper-submitted photo from Cannaley Treehouse Village
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        5. Cannaley Treehouse Village

        1 Review
        4 Photos
        32 Saves
        Swanton, Ohio

        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
        • Electric Hookups
        • Phone Service
        • Reservable
        • ADA Access
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            8. Farnsworth Campground

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            4 Saves
            Whitehouse, Ohio

            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
            • Fires
            • Reservable
            • Tents
            • Group
            • Trash

            $20 - $30 / night

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              9. Wolf Creek Park Campground

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              5 Saves
              Old Fort, Ohio
              • Pets
              • Fires
              • Tents
              • Trash
              • Picnic Table
              • Firewood Available
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              10. Rockland Lake

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              20 Saves
              Millbury, Ohio

              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
              • Group

              $75 - $200 / night

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            Recent Tent Reviews in Bluffton

            210 Reviews of 10 Bluffton Campgrounds


            • Brad H.
              Camper-submitted photo from Riverbend Recreation Area Campground
              Dec. 25, 2024

              Riverbend Recreation Area Campground

              Delaware State Park

              This is a superb campground with Xtra large lots, great staff and even better camp hosts. Spent Christmas here and got a pleasant surprise. They brought us gifts. Totally unexpected but thankful. We love it here and never hesitate to return.

            • 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.

            • 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.

            • 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.

            • 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.


            Guide to Bluffton

            Bluffton, Ohio, offers a variety of tent camping options that cater to outdoor enthusiasts looking for a peaceful escape in nature.

            Tips for tent camping near Bluffton

            • For a family-friendly experience, consider the amenities at Tee Pee Family Campground, which features a pond with an inflatable slide and picnic areas.
            • If you're looking for a quieter spot, Independence Dam State Park Campground provides a serene environment along the Maumee River, perfect for relaxing walks and nature observation.
            • Be prepared for limited facilities at Saulisberry Park Campground, which allows fires but does not offer showers or firewood.

            Tent campers should check out Independence Dam State Park

            • The Independence Dam State Park Campground is open year-round and features a beautiful setting along the river, ideal for fishing and kayaking.
            • Enjoy the well-maintained paths for walking or biking, making it easy to explore the natural beauty of the area.
            • Although there are no electric hookups, the campground offers a peaceful atmosphere with picnic tables and fire pits for evening gatherings.

            Unique features of local campgrounds

            • White Oak Campground is known for its clean facilities and free firewood, making it a great choice for those who appreciate convenience.
            • At Cannaley Treehouse Village, you can enjoy a unique camping experience with treehouses and trails for hiking and biking, perfect for families.
            • For a more rustic experience, St. Mary's Section - Buckeye Trail offers a free Adirondack shelter along the trail, ideal for those looking to immerse themselves in nature without the hassle of setting up a tent.

            Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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