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Central Ohio around Chesterville features several established campgrounds with a range of accommodation options for outdoor enthusiasts. Mt. Gilead State Park Campground, located approximately 5 miles northwest of Chesterville, provides both tent and RV sites with electric hookups, drinking water, and fire rings. Other nearby options include Alum Creek State Park Campground and Delaware State Park Campground, both offering more extensive facilities including cabin rentals, full hookup RV sites, and designated swimming areas. Most campgrounds in this region maintain recreational amenities such as hiking trails, fishing access, and boat launches on their respective lakes and reservoirs.
Reservations are strongly recommended for developed campgrounds in the area, especially during summer weekends and holidays when sites fill quickly. The camping season generally runs year-round at many parks, though amenities like showers may be limited during winter months. Roads to most established campgrounds are well-maintained and accessible by standard vehicles. Cell service is generally reliable throughout the region, with better coverage near larger towns like Mount Gilead and Delaware. Water availability varies by location, with most developed sites offering drinking water during the primary camping season. A visitor noted that "Delaware State Park is a gem in the Ohio state park system. What is amazing to us is how few people seem to know it exists!"
Many campers highlight the wooded settings and lake access as key attractions at campgrounds near Chesterville. Alum Creek State Park receives particular praise for its spacious sites and privacy provided by trees throughout the campground. Delaware State Park stands out for its well-designed layout with roomy sites and proximity to hiking trails. The campground features separate sections arranged in a spoke-and-wheel pattern with central bathhouses. Campers seeking quality campgrounds around Chesterville will find numerous options with varying levels of amenities and natural settings to suit different preferences. Several visitors mentioned the high quality of facilities, with one camper reporting that "The camp store at Mohican State Park had a lot of great things such as corn hole outside, a mining activity for the family, trikes you could rent, and most importantly ice cream." Most developed campgrounds in the region provide standard amenities including picnic tables, fire rings, and access to restroom facilities.
"This is one of the smaller campgrounds in the Ohio State Parks system but it’s a little hidden gem."
"The "Camp Host" came around a few times a day to ensure trash was picked up and needs were met. Site 8 has full hookups and a concrete parking pad."
from $37 - $50 / night
Check Availability"Happened to be next to the park host. No choice of where to locate my large tent. Showers/bathrooms were OK--older facilities. "
"First off we have to say that Ohio State Park campgrounds are some of the best we’ve ever stayed in."
from $23 - $70 / night
Check Availability"It’s not the most secluded spots but if you are looking for something tucked away there a few sites. The ability to tube down the river and walk back to your camp site was so much fun."
"The tent sites (short walk from parking lot) and one car per tent site. Our site was not the traditional walk up/park camp site. It was a nice change of pace. More space and great neighbors. "
from $27 - $220 / night
Check Availability"Delaware State Park is a gem in the Ohio state park system. What is amazing to us is how few people seem to know it exists!"
"This is another of our favorite Ohio State Parks. The campground is setup in a nice layout with each of the separate sections having a spoke and wheel layout with a bathhouse in the middle. "
from $39 - $40 / night
Check Availability"Our site was on a cul de sac and was close to the pool. The sites and road were gravel. They have an indoor pool, stocked fishing pond, and an indoor clubhouse with a pool table."
"from our garden as we had way too much for just us and asked the welcome center to tell people to help themselves to what ever they wanted. we then toured the campgroundand found the stocked fishing lake"
from $47 - $53 / night
Check Availability"The campground is tucked away in a suburb of Columbus next to a soybean field, very quiet area. Only a 15-20 minute drive into town to go shopping if need be."
"At least three ponds all fairly nice with ducks and geese hanging around. There's a few sites are unlevel so you may need to use your levelers and maybe some blocks, we did."
"Rustic is down a gravel road, well off the beaten path, and a little more remote than the boondocks. Frank, the owner, and his team are great."
"Kayaking on the lake is great. Camp staff very friendly and helpful."
"Beautiful lake, nice a quiet. Lots of waterfowl"
"We swam in the lake and pools. We loved the paddle boat ducks and swans. The kids had the best time at archery."
"Nice campground close to Cleveland and Columbus. You feel like you’re lost taking the backroads to get there. We went in April so the water stuff wasn’t open."
from $90 - $235 / night
Check Availability"This campground is located in Mt Gilead Ohio off route 61. It is very clean and well kept. There are tons of activities for children and a very nice camp store."
"The lake is a hit so much that we never go to the pool. Having free, unlimited access to pedal boats and other boats is a huge treat."
from $90 - $289 / night
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ScoutPastime Campground is a nice base to explore the Columbus area. The well kept campground is part of a city park that consists of a some nice walking trails, baseball fields, sand volleyball and a pool/splash park (for a small fee). The town offers restaurants and is within walking distance. Overall a good stay.
ScoutCaves is great campground. However they do not honor dyrt reservations. Had to pay at the campground. Sent email to dyrt, no reply. They owe me 400 dollars, and I have not heard back. Dyrt, if you honor, I will update this review- until then, DO NOT USE!!!
RangerWe return to Mohican wilderness a few times each year and love the sites we choose right on the river.
Most sites here are wide open field sites and would not suite our style of camping.
Bathrooms are typically clean.
ScoutThe cops pulled in and said we wasn't allowed to drink
ScoutEasy to make reservation, easy to check in and very friendly staff
ScoutWe were traveling home and needed a place to stay for the night and hoped for full hookup. Looked up and found this place and another that was reportedly 3x the number of sites who was having a big hog roast that evening. This was the largest campground we stayed at during our 2 week trip and our first RV trip generally. The spaces were close (tight) and thankfully we had a small class C. Many seemed to be permanent with full builds of patios and covers. Firepits at each site were old tire rims. Quiet hours are late (11 PM) and we are not late people. Probably fine if you want to spend time engaging with everyone around you, you sleep well and have good sound dampening in your rig. For the occasional overnight to just get home or to the next place, take this place for what it is, a place for long term campers ideally with kids. Was a good learning opportunity to avoid such places in the future.
ScoutFriendly staff. Quiet campground sites. Extremely sociable neighbors. Participated in bingo. Has a great lake, fishing catch and release, and can rent a kayak. Nice size pool. Firewood is available. Highly recommend this campground.
ScoutWe love this park. Nice camp sites. Lots of wooded areas. Very nice lake. Has lots to do, put put golf, shuffle board, disk golf. But our last camp there was disappointing. 3 of the campers in area D where we were did nothing all day and evening smoking Marijuana. We had to smell the skunk smell all day long from them as well as them letting there kids ride around on a golf cart all day and night with no head lites not even tagged for on road.I brought it to the camp stores attention and they said there's nothing they can do, we don't enforce the rules here . They said if I had a problem to call odnr. There was a camp host at the restroom area and watched a lady take her dog inside and said nothing to her.what are the parks rules for if the host won't even enforce them. Not one ranger through the park for 3 days..
RangerWe come back to MW each year and try to get the same sites (323-322) as they are very private with access to the water while still being super close to the store and walkable to the bathrooms:showers.
We love how peaceful it is and the play areas for kids. We’ll bring kayaks for the river which is cool but the last time it was too cold.
Camping spots near Chesterville, Ohio offer a range of rustic to developed options surrounded by central Ohio's rolling farmland at approximately 1,100 feet elevation. Local campgrounds typically experience four distinct seasons with summer highs averaging in the 80s and winter lows frequently below freezing. Most facilities in the region operate seasonally from April through October, though several maintain limited winter camping with reduced amenities.
Disc golf course access: At Mt Gilead State Park Campground, campers can enjoy a challenging disc golf course just steps from their sites. A reviewer noted, "We took a night walk with headlamps and found the disc golf course. This was laid out to be a crazy course and included repelling ropes!" The course provides entertainment for all skill levels.
Archery activities: Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Dogwood Valley offers structured archery sessions that appeal to families with children. "The kids had the best time at archery. We watched them feed the fish at the lake in the morning, that was such a fun experience. I've never seen that many fish that big up close," reported one visitor who found enough activities to fill their entire stay.
Shooting sports: For campers interested in target shooting, Cardinal Center Campground provides access to multiple firing ranges. "We then went over to the shooting center and tried our luck with some silliolet and metal targets on the pistol range. They also have trap and skeet available," shared a camper who extended their stay due to enjoying the facilities.
Private, wooded sites: Delaware State Park Campground receives high marks for its secluded campsites. A camper remarked, "The best thing about this campground is the fact that all the sites have privacy. There are nice trails to walk and the bathrooms are the best I've seen at a campground." The campground's design with separate sections arranged in a spoke pattern ensures space between sites.
Indoor pool access: Several campgrounds in the area provide swimming options regardless of weather. A visitor to Cardinal Center Campground mentioned, "They have a nice indoor pool and shower rooms attached. Also we typically shower in our camper, but since we were winterized we took advantage of the nice clean shower house."
Fishing opportunities: Kokosing River Campground offers peaceful lakeside camping with ample fishing opportunities. "Beautiful lake, nice and quiet. Lots of waterfowl," noted one reviewer. The campground's lakeside location attracts anglers and wildlife enthusiasts throughout the camping season.
Wi-Fi reliability: Internet connectivity varies significantly between campgrounds. At Sunbury/Columbus North KOA Holiday, a camper reported, "Wi-Fi (2.4 and 5G) seems good throughout the entire park. Best Wi-Fi I've ever had at a campground. They have Wi-Fi repeater towers everywhere you look."
Site spacing considerations: Campsite density differs dramatically between facilities. At Mt Gilead State Park Campground, a reviewer observed, "The campground was quiet and peaceful. Our site was a concrete pad and our grassy area was on a hill." Another noted, "Some of the sites are close together, especially in the site with full hookups, but not too bad."
Reservation requirements: During peak season (May-September), most campgrounds fill quickly, especially on weekends. Early booking is essential for popular sites. One Delaware State Park visitor explained, "This summer my family has went to many campgrounds and by far Delaware has been our favorite. The site we were on was set back in the woods."
Swimming options: Mohican State Park Campground offers diverse water activities beyond traditional pools. A visitor noted, "There is nice several mile through trail that goes from the dam area following the river to the primitive camping area and then to the camper/rv camping area. During the summer I hear it gets pretty busy with people tubing on the river."
Kid-friendly amenities: Family-oriented campgrounds often include extras that keep children entertained. A Jellystone Park at Dogwood Valley visitor shared, "We camped here in 2019 and fell in love. It's a great campground with so much to do. We swam in the lake and pools. We loved the paddle boat ducks and swans."
Off-season visits: Consider camping during shoulder seasons when facilities are less crowded. A Mohican State Park camper advised, "Absolutely beautiful & great trails. Beautiful area to see in the winter & not as busy. You will mainly see people fishing for trout."
Full hookup availability: RV sites with complete utilities are limited but available at select campgrounds. At Rustic Knolls Campground, visitors find well-maintained facilities with full hookups. "The camp sights are well maintained. I have stayed there several times, and I plan on going back. Swimming pond and fishing pond. Restrooms are all over for convenience," reported a repeat visitor.
Leveling requirements: Some campgrounds have uneven sites requiring additional equipment. A reviewer at Sunbury/Columbus North KOA noted, "There's a few sites are unlevel so you may need to use your levelers and maybe some blocks, we did. Areas in the back woods are quite nice and very treed."
Road conditions: Access roads vary in quality, particularly at more remote camping areas. Campers should be prepared for gravel roads at many campgrounds. At Cardinal Center, a visitor observed, "All roads are gravel except the main access road which is paved asphalt," something to consider when planning arrival and departure, especially after rain.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular campground near Chesterville, OH?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Chesterville, OH is Mt Gilead State Park Campground with a 4.1-star rating from 24 reviews.
What parks are near Chesterville, OH?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 12 parks near Chesterville, OH that allow camping, notably Delaware Lake and Alum Creek Lake.
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