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"This was a good overnight stop on a cold windy night through Ohio. Front desk people were extremely friendly and helpful. Bathrooms were very clean and hot shower."
"It has tons of trails and a pond. There are a few places to car camp or RV camp nearby. I love getting out of town and visiting Van Buren State Park, and I have lots of good memories."
"Since Van Buren State park is an easy 20 minutes away from home for me, i visit there often. it is clean and quiet, they dont get too busy and loud."
"Our fire pit is less than 3 feet away from the next camper. Playgrounds for the kids are very weak. Just a few swing sets but that’s about it. 2 bathhouses for the entire campground."
$225 - $250 / night
"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."
"This location is not technically in Upper area. The website has two different locations. We ended up in the one in Mohican area in Loudonville."
$40 / night
"Primarily a seasonal camper location but I found many open tent sites on a weekday. Nice grassy spot to pitch the tent, a rare luxury."
$76 / night
"The campground offers a pond for fishing , swimming pool , bounce pad , inflatable lake fun, dog park and mini golf."
"So there are no hiking trail and there is also a lot of golf cart traffic.
They do offer a swimming pool , pond with inflatable slides , dog park , bound pad and miniature golf."
TravelerNice campground, gravel semi level spot. Full hookup but sewer connection was at very back of spot. We used dump station.
LegendWe like this small campground, it works well for us. Our pad was pretty level and not hard to back into with a small camper. however, a lot of the pads are at 90° angles instead of 45° so it can be harder for a larger camper back in. The full hook up side the sites are really tight together. The electric only sits are spread out a little more. Some have decent shade while others have none at all. Our site was really nice and had space for a tent or you could hang from a hammock. Great camp store, playgrounds, frisbee golf, hiking paths and small lake.
LegendOur pad was not level front to back so we had to adjust a little bit. The fire ring was nice but our picnic table was beat up. I went to move it and the seat pulled right off. We stayed on a Sunday night so it wasn’t packed. There are a ton of sites. Some had great shade and others didn’t have any at all. The bathrooms were flush toilets and they did have shower houses too. The camp store is really big and it’s right next to their pool. They have a dog park, place to dock your boat and a small beach. I would imagine this would be a pretty busy during the summer.
LegendWe stayed one night on our way to IN. We’ve never been here before and wanted to check it off our list. It’s a small campground with one side as equestrian and the other side not. All sites had electric and water, no full hookup. There were only drop toilets and no showers. They were clean but I don’t think I’d want to do more than a weekend there. It had a nice playground for kids and plenty of trails to hike or go horseback riding. They also had a dog park and small wildflower garden. The check in cabin had ice and wood for sale but no store. Our site was really nice. The pads were recently paved and had a huge bumper at the end. The fire ring was nice and the site had plenty of space for tents.
RangerWe were kind of stuck, looking for a place to stay as we didn’t have reservations during Labor Day weekend so found this place that was listed on Hip Camp. Near Belle Center. PROS- was relatively cheap, $24,out in the middle of fields so pretty quiet, host seems pretty nice. CONS- had to back up a 100 yard driveway, lots of bugs, smells as they just fertilized the fields (not the owners fault). Okay for setting up a tent or a small rig but wouldn’t advise for trailers. Electric was an extension cord. I think water is available. Owner could have mowed the place a bit.
TravelerVery friendly staff and clean facilities. Primarily a seasonal camper location but I found many open tent sites on a weekday. Nice grassy spot to pitch the tent, a rare luxury.
GuideThe bad, lots are small the good very nice well kept place. Has really good views of the lake and cider point. The staff were nice. The only problem was I don’t have a boat or jet ski to take advantage of there private boat ramp. Overall the fam had a good time.
ScoutPark is clean and tidy. Bathroom was clean. Plenty of hot water. Sites are spacious and level. Manager was extremely helpful. My truck didn't want to start so he grabbed his tractor and put our trailer on site for us. No charge for the dump station. All in all a nice stay. Only draw back is the constant trains right across the street blowing their horns going in and out of town.
GuideThis is a beautiful, peaceful campground that's not a parking lot like many city campgrounds. It's clean as clean can be, including the bathrooms. The bath house has men's and women's bathrooms as well as a largish entry room with water fountains (one accessible to those in a wheelchair or child), a vending machine, information about the park, an event calendar, and brochures. While we were there, there was a Blue Grass music event scheduled at the nearby amphitheater.
I was very impressed with the design of the restrooms regarding accessibility. I don't have a physical disability, but I always consider what the experience would be for someone who does. Everything in the bathrooms was intentionally designed for accessibility, not a thoughtless retrofit. The accessible shower is amazing.
The campground is first-come first serve, but don't worry about getting a site. There are plenty. Pick up a registration envelope from the mailbox at the entrance sign, complete the triplicate form and follow the instructions. Money and form goes into an envelope and is dropped into the payment slot at the bathhouse.
If you need firewood, there is an open shed to get some, and instructions on how to pay for it. This is so smart to keep people from bringing in and using their own possibly infested firewood.
There is a dumpster and water available between sites. Each site comes with a picnic. And the fields around the park are filled with bunnies!
The sites are well spaced and beautifully maintained. We picked site 30 because it had ample trees on its west side to create nice shade in the afternoon.
A very relaxed, nice park host lives onsite. The entire vibe is chill. It seems to be run more like in an honor system, but they do have rules. Honor the rules to keep this campground special.
This campground is only one part of a larger Metro park with lots to offer. Pick up a copy of the booklet (in the bath house) about the entire park system and what it offers.
The price when we stayed was $30/night with a $5 discount for seniors, and a limit of 30 days (which is incredibly generous).
We stayed for 11 nights and will return again next time we're traveling through this area.
Camping near Carey, Ohio, offers a variety of experiences for outdoor enthusiasts. From well-maintained campgrounds to fun activities, there’s something for everyone in this beautiful region.
Camping near Carey, Ohio, has a lot to offer, from beautiful parks to family-friendly activities. Whether you're in an RV or tent camping, there’s a spot for you to enjoy the great outdoors!
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular campground near Carey, OH?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Carey, OH is Heritage Springs Campground with a 4.5-star rating from 2 reviews.
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