Top Tent Camping near Centerville, OH

Looking for an adventure where you can explore Centerville and then fall asleep in your tent? The Dyrt helps you find campsites near Centerville 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 Centerville, OH (16)

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541 Reviews of 16 Centerville Campgrounds


  • ZThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Grandpas Farm Camp Ground
    Oct. 29, 2024

    Grandpas Farm Camp Ground

    Family atmosphere campground

    I love this campground! All RV wrapped and under the tall tree; behind the campground have a running creek, cross the creek is farmland, sometime saw group of goats eating grass on the field. What a charming place to stop for a night. They have a large kids playground and pool, very clean bathroom and the host friendly like part of families.

  • Dave B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Mound Ridge
    Oct. 25, 2024

    Mound Ridge

    Caesar Creek State Park Campground

    Not sure about Mound Ridge. This is the Campground for Caesar Creek State Park. Excellent facilities. Clean bathrooms with showers. New electrical posts.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from East Fork State Park
    Sep. 19, 2024

    East Fork State Park

    Just my luck

    When you check out, Eastfork, you should look at it personally instead of just online. My mistake was I did it online and I ended up with My Family being in the middle of the rich snob class of loop I lol.? We did have a very nice neighbor across from us the last couple days. The bathrooms were clean . Our lot was full of acorns very very dry and very very small lot. They say you’re supposed to camp or park your tent from the electric box over.

  • Megan M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Stonelick Lake State Park
    Sep. 18, 2024

    Stonelick Lake State Park

    Nice but Noisy

    This campground has nice big sites, not the tiny sites that some Ohio state park campgrounds have. Most of them looked relatively level. However, there is no privacy, you are smashed right against your neighbors on both sides, and some parts were essentially just an RV parking lot.

    The showerhouse was fine, I wouldn't call it clean as there was hair and scummy stuff everywhere, but I was there on a fully booked weekend so I guess you'll have that. The toilet/sink building nearest to our site reeked of urine, think gas station bathroom that hasn't been cleaned in years- looked clean but smelled terrible. There was also just one pedestal sink in this bathroom, so nowhere to put your things if you want to brush your teeth, even wash your hands. 

    The big problem was the noise. We were there on "camper appreciation weekend" and they way they "appreciated" us was have an extremely noisy, not-very-talented cover band blare extremely loud 70s and 80s music for three hours on Saturday night. They had big speakers, amps, drum set, the whole bit. You could hear it quite clearly and loudly from every corner of the campground. I go camping for peace and quiet, to hear the crickets and birds and the crackle of our campfire. I do not want to have to endure three hours of men wailing on their guitars and belting out every top forty hit ever written by Lynyrd Skynyrd. It was extremely annoying, disruptive and jarring, and took away from our camping experience of sitting peacefully by our camp fire. If I were to return here, I would call first to make sure they are not "appreciating" the campers and putting on an unsolicited rock concert.

  • z
    Camper-submitted photo from Stonelick Lake State Park
    Sep. 5, 2024

    Stonelick Lake State Park

    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

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from East Fork State Park
    Aug. 24, 2024

    East Fork State Park

    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!

  • Chaz C.
    Camper-submitted photo from Beechwood Acres Camping Resort
    Aug. 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!

  • Shannon G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from East Fork State Park
    Jul. 21, 2024

    East Fork State Park

    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!

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Grandpas Farm Camp Ground
    Jul. 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!

  • Mylinda J.
    Camper-submitted photo from Deer Ridge Camping Resort
    Jul. 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!!’

  • not S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Dayton KOA
    Jun. 29, 2024

    Dayton KOA

    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.

  • Kim H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Paint Creek State Park Campground
    Jun. 24, 2024

    Paint Creek State Park Campground

    Family Oriented

    We used site 64 Sunday through Tuesday. The park was peaceful and pleasing as the employees and volunteers obviously take pride in their efforts. A 12-year-old was with me; she enjoyed shooting basketball and swinging at the playground. Fellow campers were quiet. I'll be back!

  • Terry L.
    Camper-submitted photo from Hueston Woods State Park
    May. 26, 2024

    Hueston Woods State Park

    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.

  • Kim H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Deer Creek Camping Resort
    May. 13, 2024

    Deer Creek Camping Resort

    Generous Sites!

    We stayed two nights in #184. Our site was HUGE! The pad was very level, so setting up the TT was quick and easy.

    We checked one restroom and one wash house: both were in good condition and quite clean. Lysol was in the air.

    The lake was pretty. Watching the herons was relaxing.

    The people in our section were courteous. All seemed to obey the quiet hours.

    The only negative was the lack of a central fresh water fill station. Spigots are dispersed throughout the camp, which means sitting in the road for as long as it takes to fill your tank. Fortunately, we had a spigot by our site, so we could fill once we parked.

    We'll definitely be back.

  • Jake C.The Dyrt ADMIN User
    Camper-submitted photo from Camp Mahanaim
    Apr. 9, 2024

    Camp Mahanaim

    New to the Dyrt!

    Jake from the Dyrt here! We're excited to have this campground on the Dyrt and ready for you to book, check them out and make sure to leave a review!

  • Matthew P.
    Camper-submitted photo from Hueston Woods State Park
    Apr. 8, 2024

    Hueston Woods State Park

    Hueston woods

    Only A & B loop are suitable for campers. The other loops you have to pull off into the grass and " make it work" challenging to get close to level.

  • brielle M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cozy-Dale Campground
    Apr. 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

  • Brenda Z.
    Camper-submitted photo from Stillwater Beach Campground
    Mar. 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.

  • B
    Camper-submitted photo from Governor Bebb MetroPark Campground
    Oct. 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!

  • E
    Camper-submitted photo from Thousand Trails Wilmington
    Oct. 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.

  • Joseph B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Mounds State Rec Area
    Sep. 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.

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Poor Farmer's Campground
    Sep. 8, 2023

    Poor Farmer's Campground

    Wonderful, quick stay

    We were just passing through for a night, but this was a beautiful, and friendly spot to stay for the night.

    Most of the sites are electric hookup only, some are electric and water, but we got a full hookup site, which was what we were hoping for. The bathhouse was clean, and well lit.

    The sunset last night was simply fabulous.

    They are also an rv service center, and have a shop with parts, if you need them.

  • Sara B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Winton Woods Campground
    Sep. 2, 2023

    Winton Woods Campground

    Can't believe this Campground is in the City!

    See note about Site 50 below before you book! 

    Needed to stay in Cincinnatti to visit friends, so decided to check out Winton Woods and we were so impressed! We had an electric-only site, which put us under established trees. The sites with water, sewer, and concrete pads are newer and nice, but the trees are still growing. So for the summer, I'd go with an electric only site to enjoy the shade. 

    The campground has a nice camp store with ice cream and other camping essentials (ice, firewood, etc) and the park has a great system of paved trails around the lake. The biggest surprise was a small laundry room that I took full advantage of: the washer was only $1.25 per (small) load and the dryer was 25 cents per 8 minutes. It wasn't fancy (and didn't have a change machine) but it definitely got the job done!

    Even if we didn't need to stay IN the city again, I think we'd consider Winton Woods. But for an urban campground, it was amazing! 

    Important Note: We stayed in site 50. There is a large dip and hill leading up to this site. I would avoid for most travel trailers. We have an Airstream Basecamp, which has an aggressive departure angle and could handle the dip, but I think it would be problematic for most trailers.



Guide to Centerville

Camping near Centerville, Ohio, offers a variety of beautiful spots for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful retreat or a fun family adventure, there are plenty of campgrounds to explore.

What to do:

  • Hiking and Nature Trails: Many campgrounds have great trails. For example, at Hueston Woods State Park Campground, one reviewer mentioned, "There are some pretty cool trails in the woods and the sun too."
  • Fishing and Water Activities: If you enjoy fishing, Buck Creek State Park Campground is a good spot. A visitor noted, "The non-electric sites don't have a lot of space or privacy... but the lake is beautiful."
  • Picnicking: Many campgrounds have picnic areas. At Cowan Lake State Park Campground, a camper shared, "The lake was beautiful with the ability to rent kayaks."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms. One reviewer at Caesar Creek State Park Campground said, "The showers are clean and the staff is friendly."
  • Spacious Sites: Many enjoy the roomy campsites. A visitor at East Fork State Park Campground mentioned, "Neighbors weren’t sitting on top of one another."
  • Friendly Staff: Campers often highlight the helpfulness of campground staff. At Cowan Lake State Park Campground, one camper said, "Campground staff and volunteers are amazing! Friendly atmosphere beautiful scenery."

What you should know:

  • Raccoons Can Be Bold: Be cautious with food. A camper at John Bryan State Park Campground warned, "The sheer number and boldness of raccoons... they are lingering the edge of the woods day and night."
  • Site Conditions Vary: Some sites may not be level. A visitor at Stonelick State Park Campground noted, "Some sites are really short. Be sure to check the pad length."
  • Crowded on Weekends: Expect busier conditions during weekends. A camper at Deer Creek State Park Campground mentioned, "Weekends were a bit crowded, but by Sunday night the place was cleared out."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places with amenities. At Winton Woods Campground, a reviewer said, "The campground has a nice camp store with ice cream and other camping essentials."
  • Plan Activities: Make sure to have a list of fun activities. A camper at Big Bone Lick State Park Campground shared, "A well-groomed and cared for campground surrounded by a museum, bison prairie, hiking trails & other outdoor activities."
  • Pack Snacks and Drinks: Keep everyone happy with snacks. One visitor at Hueston Woods State Park Campground mentioned, "The park has great recreational activities."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Lengths: Make sure your RV fits. A visitor at Caesar Creek State Park Campground noted, "The full hookup sites are a bit smaller."
  • Look for Electric Hookups: Many campgrounds offer electric sites. A camper at Buck Creek State Park Campground mentioned, "The sites were clean with a lot of bathrooms nearby."
  • Be Prepared for Crowds: Especially on holidays. A visitor at Deer Creek State Park Campground said, "It was busy & loud like you'd expect, but it was so rowdy we left early."

Camping around Centerville, Ohio, has something for everyone, from families to RVers. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

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