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  • Camper-submitted photo from Stonelick State Park Campground
    September 5, 2024

    Stonelick State Park Campground

    Great experience

    Me and my partner went during Labor Day and left the fourth. We were there for three days and two nights. It was amazing. Our spot was a small walk to the water so we could fish and still keep up with the fire. We were right against the woods. There was a perfect flat spot for the tent. The trees were great cover from the bright sun. We were also able to walk to the restroom and could see the whole building from our site. We were site 009. So the bathroom was across the road. Everyone was very friendly there as well! The only downside was the grill for the fire pit. It’s at an angle so cooking on it was difficult as it was hard not to spill food

  • Camper-submitted photo from East Fork State Park Campground
    August 24, 2024

    East Fork State Park Campground

    Decent spot to tent camp (while working on my “itty bitt” camper

    Lot372 sits in a little into the woods. Makes it cool for camping. Real camping without a camper. lol shade some sun but watch out for the yellow jackets!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Beechwood Acres Camping Resort
    August 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!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Summit Lake State Park Campground
    July 30, 2024

    Summit Lake State Park Campground

    Feeling of harassment

    Very clean and quiet campground. There was not a lot to do, but we took Kayaks and had a good time. However, our son and his family joined us for the weekend and any time they pulled in the campground host would follow them down to our site and remind them that there is only 1 car allowed at the campsite(which we already knew). Friday, they came in and, within 40 seconds, got the 1st"reminder." He was just there unloading the car. Saturday morning, he went home to pick us up his wife and came back. Again, less than a minute later, the host came down to remind him of the rule. He unpacked the car of a scooter and bike and 1 more blanket. Both Friday and Saturday, his car was down at the site to unload a total of 3 minutes before he went to park it in overflow parking. We have camped there for 30 years and always obey the rules. We do not camp to get harassed each day we are there. Then you look around the campground and there are 2 to 3 cars parked at every 3rd campsite we came to. They need to give people 15 minutes before following them down to harass them and spend that time letting the people know the rules that were next to us with 2 cars parked at their site the entire weekend

  • Camper-submitted photo from East Fork State Park Campground
    July 21, 2024

    East Fork State Park Campground

    Spacious site

    We enjoyed this site a lot. Neighbors weren’t sitting on top of one another. There was a tree for shade and plenty of space and grass to walk our dogs. Shower house was great!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Grandpas Farm Camp Ground
    July 18, 2024

    Grandpas Farm Camp Ground

    Needed a quick overnight …

    Pulled in at 9:15pm, pulled out at 5:15am the next morning. The woman running the campground was helpful on the phone when we called a couple hours earlier, and had our pull through spot ready to go. Bathhouse was on the primitive side but very clean. The pool, playground, and gaming covered shelter were closed for the evening, but were clearly in excellent condition. Would be a great place to stay longer if we’re ever back in the area!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Caesar Creek State Park Campground
    July 17, 2024

    Caesar Creek State Park Campground

    Nice Campground

    I have stayed here several times. The showers are clean and the staff is friendly. Camp sites are spacious. The full hookup sites are a bit smaller. Over all a nice campground!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Deer Ridge Camping Resort
    July 11, 2024

    Deer Ridge Camping Resort

    The owners were so helpful!!’ Clean, quiet ,great place for get away!

    Hospitality was amazing, loaned steps for trailer, helped level, hook up to site!  Couldn’t ask for friendlier place to stay! First time camper with trailer!!’

  • Camper-submitted photo from Dayton KOA Holiday
    June 29, 2024

    Dayton KOA Holiday

    Clean and well managed

    I was impressed that this KOA had so many trees. Best tent sites are 320 and the ones next to the creek. Quietest tent sites are 408, 409 and 410, but those are also furthest from the bathroom. Very clean showerhouses. Great basecamp to explore the Dayton area.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Woods Campground
    June 8, 2024

    Woods Campground

    Horrible

    The owner came up hot headed and very upset. I don’t know if they were having a bad day. The place looks like trash and has a very poor layout

  • Camper-submitted photo from Summit Lake State Park Campground
    June 8, 2024

    Summit Lake State Park Campground

    Beautiful Location

    Summit Lake is our go to get away. Beautiful campground with several amenities. Several campsites offer full shade and most are level. There are a few pull through sites. There is a large (shallow) lake for fishing and kayaking. Idle speed only allowed using a motorized boat. There is also a beach area for swimming. Several picnic areas with beautiful views of the lake. This campground also offers several walking trails. All are easy walks with various distances. Campground is very well maintained and staff are very helpful and friendly.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Cowan Lake State Park Campground
    June 4, 2024

    Cowan Lake State Park Campground

    Great campground!

    We've been to Cowan a few times, first time in this loop and was not disappointed. Bathroom was clean and well stocked through the weekend. Additional vehicles have to pay $3.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Hueston Woods State Park Campground
    May 26, 2024

    Hueston Woods State Park Campground

    Too much drinking and loud music

    Dont go here if you expect peace and quiet. We were in a group campsite and there were partiers on both sides of us. Music blaring and yelling all night long. Complaining doesn't do any good either. Park ranger just went and said quiet time was at 10 but never came back around at night to check to see if people were abiding by the rules.  Won't be going back. Too much money to spend only to have to put up with no sleep because of loud music and drunks.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Caesar Creek State Park Campground
    May 7, 2024

    Caesar Creek State Park Campground

    Hillside camp site has great amenities but the hill is a challenge

    The Cedar Point group camp at Caesar's Creek is a large hillside camp site. Yes, hillside. The site sits at the end of an access road that circles back on itself and has a reasonably large parking lot. A large flat lawn sits inside of the road circle but the majority of the campsite is a steep hill with a few flat spots for tents. There is a fire pit and picnic shelter at the top of the so you'll be lugging your supplies up the hill for meals.

    Several trail heads start all around the site, both on top and at the bottom of the hill. One of those trails leads down from the hilltop to a small beach on the water. Since the trailhead starts from the picnic shelter at the top of the hill it's reasonably private and we enjoyed fishing and swimming from the beach. It does sit in the wake zone so you'll have to deal with waves from the boats.

    The restrooms are at the bottom of the hill and have flush toilets with running water for washing, though only the cold water was working when we visited. The worst we encountered there were carpenter bees and some spiders. They were reasonably clean when we arrived too. The park service did come and close them early on our checkout day, but they came back and reopened them for us by request.

    Overall, there are better group camp sites at Caesar's Creek. Wellman Meadow has the same amenities, except for the beach, and is flat as a board. Book that site if you can but if it isn't available, and the hill won't be a challenge for your group, Cedar Point is fine.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Cozy-Dale Campground
    April 4, 2024

    Cozy-Dale Campground

    Wonderful

    I have been living here for almost a year now and I will have to say it is really nice and well taken care of it’s not a big campground but it has the best people there and they have so many summer time events you can join in on if you are camping

  • Camper-submitted photo from Cornerstone Campground
    March 14, 2024

    Cornerstone Campground

    Nice for the area

    The owners are very nice, campgrounds are super clean, lots for my children to do. My only complaint is, it’s your typical campground where you’re right on top of your neighbor. If you don’t mind, it’s fine. We prefer to stick to state parks or places that offer more seclusion. Overall, would recommend!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Stillwater Beach Campground
    March 8, 2024

    Stillwater Beach Campground

    Don't waste your time.

    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 with your hard earned money. Just ask the 150 campers that left this campgrounds within 4 months of them taking it over.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Governor Bebb MetroPark Campground
    October 21, 2023

    Governor Bebb MetroPark Campground

    Nice quiet spot for a few nights out.

    This is a nice county park that is being upgraded.  There is a fairly new playground near the camping areas, a new pit toilet building, and a bridge leading to where a new trail system is being created.  There are a mix of Electric and non electric sites.  I think 9 non-electric and 7 electric sites.

    Fire rings and picnic tables at every site.  We were able to fit our Escapod (tear drop) camper in a non-electric site.

    I think there is more coming in redevelopment of this county park, so it shoudl keep getting better!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Thousand Trails Indian Lakes
    October 17, 2023

    Thousand Trails Indian Lakes

    Large Campground

    This was my first time visiting. It’s a very large campground with lots of amenities. I’ve noticed a lot of bad reviews on other platforms about potholes and mud, and although some of that is true, it seems to be mostly on the KOA side. The only major potholes I have encountered are upon entering and exiting near the ranger station. The lot is gravel and very large for my small rig which was cool. It was nice and level, so I didn’t have to do much. I have great service here with my T-Mobile 5g internet as well as my starlink. Because it’s off season, there isn’t a lot going on, but I’m ok with that. I also appreciated the dog park that was well maintained to give my pup some freedom to roam off leash. I would definitely recommend.

    Update: The only negative things I encountered while staying at this campground were the loud golf carts with their music blasting until late at night on the weekends. It seems like the same person would just cruise up and down the roads all evening. The other thing that wasn’t really an issue for me (due to being off season) were the limited amount of washers/dryers for the size of the campground. I can’t imagine what it’s like during peak season.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Versailles State Park Campground
    October 15, 2023

    Versailles State Park Campground

    Nice clean campground

    We enjoyed the stay at site 77. The description of the site did say it had a slight slope so were aware. We tent camped which means our tent was on a slope. Next time we’ll pick a more level site. Bathrooms were clean, just your run of the mill park bathroom with some spider webs. We hiked a pretty easy trail and loved the walk. We saw several sites that we’d love to try when we return. So we’d definitely go back.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Thousand Trails Wilmington
    October 8, 2023

    Thousand Trails Wilmington

    First Stay

    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. The T-Mobile seems to be working best here. The cell booster I have made it go from “good” to “excellent”. I was able to get a full hook up site which I wasn’t expecting. My hot water tank went out and I had to use the bath house and it got the job done. It was clean, which I appreciated. There are a lot of seasonal campers here that have permanent spots. There is plenty of hiking close by and either Dayton to the north or Cincinnati to the south for plenty of things to do.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Cornerstone Campground
    October 2, 2023

    Cornerstone Campground

    Fall

    Beautiful campground. Great for all kinds of camping from primitive to full hook up. Tons of stuff for kids to do. Everyone was friendly. Facilities were well kept and very clean.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Mounds State Rec Area
    September 22, 2023

    Mounds State Rec Area

    Big sites, trails, beach, store & more

    Stopped here for one night on our way to Michigan. Drove around looking at all the sites, wrote down numbers of sites we’d like to stay at (near bathrooms (we have a teardrop). Decided to come back for 12 days after our trip. Many sites to choose from. Full hook ups are limited, but we were happy with a power site. Plenty of bathrooms and shower facilities. They are not bad, I would consider them to be clean (I’ve seen a lot worse).

    Our first site was about 30 yards wide. Our current site is about 20 yards, with an open grass area next to us another 20 yards.

    There is a beach here, with a concession stand. It was closed when we arrived. (They close after Labor Day and open back up in May.

    Many hiking trails, some allow biking. The trail map does not designate whether you can ride or not. But there are signs on the posts at the trailhead. I descended over 1,000 feet in the first 4 miles. There was a lot of climbing, technical single track, switchbacks, rocky creek crossings and some roots. The trees keep it cool even in 80 degree weather.

    Plan to come back and meet family here next year.



Guide to Camden

Camping near Camden, Ohio, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a fun family adventure, there are several campgrounds in the area that cater to different needs.

What to do:

  • Hiking and Nature Walks: Explore the trails at Hueston Woods State Park Campground. One visitor mentioned, "There are some pretty cool trails in the woods and the sun too." This park is known for its lush greenery and serene environment.
  • Fishing and Water Activities: At Buck Creek State Park Campground, you can enjoy fishing and kayaking. A camper shared, "The non-electric sites don't have a lot of space or privacy... but the lake is beautiful with the ability to rent kayaks."
  • Wildlife Watching: Cowan Lake State Park Campground is great for spotting local wildlife. One camper noted, "Great hiking trails and people are friendly," highlighting the park's welcoming atmosphere.

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the restrooms and showers. A visitor at Caesar Creek State Park Campground said, "The showers are clean and the staff is friendly."
  • Spacious Sites: Many campgrounds, like East Fork State Park Campground, offer plenty of space between sites. One reviewer mentioned, "Neighbors weren’t sitting on top of one another."
  • Friendly Staff: Campers often rave about the helpful staff. At Cowan Lake State Park Campground, a camper remarked, "Campground staff and volunteers are amazing! Friendly atmosphere beautiful scenery."

What you should know:

  • Raccoons Can Be Bold: If you're camping at John Bryan State Park Campground, be prepared for raccoons. One camper warned, "They are lingering at the edge of the woods day and night ready to grab anything."
  • Limited Amenities at Some Sites: Not all campgrounds have full amenities. A visitor at Hueston Woods State Park Campground noted, "Only A & B loop are suitable for campers."
  • Book Early for Weekends: Popular spots fill up fast. A camper at Buck Creek State Park Campground mentioned, "Best areas are A (full hookups) and B (electric hookups) with concrete pads."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Winton Woods Campground is a great option. One parent said, "Friendly staff, level sites, surrounded by woods and water."
  • Plan for Activities: Look for campgrounds with amenities like playgrounds and trails. A camper at Cowan Lake State Park Campground shared, "The lake was beautiful with the ability to rent kayaks."
  • Pack for Comfort: Bring along items like hammocks and games to keep the kids entertained. A visitor at East Fork State Park Campground mentioned, "Real camping without a camper."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Lengths: Make sure your RV fits the site. A camper at Big Bone Lick State Park Campground noted, "Most of the sites will require some extra leveling."
  • Look for Full Hookups: If you need more amenities, choose campgrounds like Caesar Creek State Park Campground that offer full hookups. One RV owner said, "The full hookup sites are a bit smaller."
  • Be Mindful of Noise Levels: Some campgrounds can get loud, especially on weekends. A visitor at Buck Creek State Park Campground mentioned, "It was so rowdy we left early."

Camping around Camden, OH, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

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