The Chesterville, Ohio area sits at approximately 1,070 feet elevation with mixed deciduous forests typical of north-central Ohio. Camping opportunities within 30 miles of Chesterville feature sites along the Kokosing and Mohican Rivers. Several campgrounds remain open from early spring through late fall, with most closing between late October and early May.
What to do
Canoe or kayak the Mohican River: River Trail Crossing in Butler provides direct river access for water activities. "We reserved spot 32, farthest site to the right on the river. We loved it. The river was only about knee to hip deep. Most family's floated with tubes and saw some kayaks," explains a camper at River Trail Crossing.
Visit nearby Amish Country: Berlin RV Park serves as a convenient base for exploring. "Spent the weekend here while visiting Amish country in Ohio. For the most part it is just a place to park your camper in a big open area while visiting the area," notes a reviewer about Berlin RV Park & Campground.
Fish at nearby lakes: Kokosing River Campground offers lake fishing opportunities. "Beautiful lake, nice a quiet. Lots of waterfowl," describes one visitor to Kokosing River Campground.
What campers like
Clean, modern facilities: Sunset Springs RV Resort maintains well-kept grounds and amenities. "Facilities are clean and modern, and the grounds very nice. Work is underway to continuously improve the sites previously dominated by long term seasonals," shares one RVer about Sunset Springs RV Resort.
Access to recreational trails: Many rv campgrounds near Chesterville, Ohio connect to local trail systems. "Bike trail access right from the campground. Golf nearby, Amish shops, canoeing. Great area to visit, we will return," notes a camper at River Trail Crossing.
Kid-friendly amenities: Whispering Hills Jellystone offers numerous family activities. "Great activities including mini golf, pool, jumping pad and frisbee golf. Cabins and RV spots available and the staff is friendly, grounds are clean and nicely kept," reports a visitor to Whispering Hills Jellystone RV Park.
What you should know
Site layout variations: Many campgrounds have different areas with varied experiences. "We tent camped and had a private spot in the woods which we loved. The campgrounds covers all the basics," describes a visitor to Mohican Adventures Campground.
Seasonal operations: Most Chesterville area rv campgrounds operate from April or May through October or November. Berlin RV Park runs from April 1 to December 1, while Whispering Hills Jellystone operates April 15 to October 31.
Differing hookup configurations: Water and electric connections may be in different locations than sewer. "The one and only issue is that water and electricity is located in the rear area of RV, while sewer connections are toward the front. I personally used 50' of water line and 30' of sewer line," notes a camper at Scenic Hills RV Park.
Tips for camping with families
Look for campgrounds with organized activities: Sunbury/Columbus North KOA offers numerous family-focused events. "Even though we were there on a rainy/70-80 degree weekend, we still struggled to keep the kids at our site as they were constantly out and about having fun with everything offered at this amazing campground," shares a visitor to Sunbury/Columbus North KOA.
Choose campgrounds with water features: Children particularly enjoy water activities during summer stays. "My boys were able to walk across the road to get to the pond that was well stocked with fish. It was catch and release but they were very excited to pull in some big ones," notes a family at Whispering Hills Jellystone.
Consider off-peak timing: Weekday camping offers more space and quieter experience. "We went in the middle of the week and as a result practically had the entire Buzzard section of the Primitive tent camping section to ourselves," reports a Mohican Adventures camper.
Tips from RVers
Research access roads carefully: Some GPS directions may lead RVs down unsuitable roads. "Getting here proved to be tricky, as it seems all of the GPS apps and my Garmin routed us on a county road that is not fit for RVs of any type," warns a camper at Wally World.
Bring extra hoses and cords: Site layouts vary across rv campgrounds in the Chesterville region. "You may need to use your levelers and maybe some blocks, we did," advises a Sunbury/Columbus North KOA camper.
Consider internet connectivity needs: WiFi quality varies significantly between campgrounds. "Wi-Fi 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," notes a visitor to Sunbury/Columbus North KOA.
