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    Ottawa Metro Park Campground offers designated pet areas with paved paths ideal for dog walking. All sites are pet-friendly with water and electric hookups. Multiple reviews note the campground's exceptionally clean facilities, including bathrooms and showers, making it a comfortable stay for campers with dogs. Twin Lakes Park, Wapakoneta KOA, and Blue Water Campground also welcome pets throughout their facilities. Most campgrounds in the Columbus Grove area enforce standard leash policies, typically requiring dogs to be on leashes no longer than 6 feet when outside RVs or tents. Campground hosts at Ottawa Metro Park are described as helpful and accommodating to pet owners.

    Nearby trails provide excellent exercise options for dogs, with the 13-mile Greenway passing directly by Ottawa Metro Park offering extensive walking opportunities. Blue Water Campground receives positive mentions for being "very dog friendly" with multiple lakes that provide water access for pets during summer months. Arrowhead Lake RV Park features two ponds, though swimming is limited to designated areas where water reaches approximately 4 feet at maximum depth. During hot weather, early morning or evening walks are recommended to protect pets' paws from hot surfaces. Most campgrounds provide trash receptacles for pet waste disposal, and campers should always carry waste bags. The region's pet-friendly camping options typically maintain quiet hours after 10pm when barking should be minimized.

    Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Columbus Grove (63)

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      1. Ottawa Metro Park Campground

      4.3(6)11mi from Columbus GroveRVs, Tents

      "Beautiful park with bike and walking paths. Camp hosts are very helpful. Bathrooms and showers are very clean."

      "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"

      from $25 - $30 / night

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      2. Lake Cody

      5.0(1)7mi from Columbus GroveRVs, Tents

      from $35 - $40 / night

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      3. Twin Lakes Park

      3.0(4)13mi from Columbus GroveRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "Playground is great, lots to do, and the fishing and swimming lakes are nice. Caught some decent bass and kids enjoyed all the bluegill fishing. Bath house was very clean."

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      4. Indian Lake State Park Campground

      4.1(34)29mi from Columbus Grove459 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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."

      "This Ohio State Park is in a small quaint town. Good sites, nice beach + a real swimming pool. Many places for fishing from shore OR launching your boat !"

      from $29 - $52 / night

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      5. Robins Nest Campground

      4.0(1)11mi from Columbus GroveRVs, Tents

      6. Bluffton / Findlay SW KOA

      4.0(1)13mi from Columbus GroveRVs, Tents
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      7. Wapakoneta KOA

      4.3(8)25mi from Columbus GroveRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "We stay here while visiting family nearby Ohio. Lots of shade and quiet even with families and usually pretty full, hosts are extremely nice and accommodating. Swimming pool is clean."

      "Close to I75, level sites, laundry, showers, two dog areas and a store and restaurant. The managers are wonderful!"

      from $42 - $55 / night

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      8. Arrowhead Lake RV Park & Campground

      4.5(4)22mi from Columbus GroveRVs

      from $225 - $250 / night

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      9. Blue Water Campground

      4.3(3)20mi from Columbus GroveRVs, Tents

      "Pool, lakes, very dog friendly, activities, food, washer and dryer, showers!"

      "The pool, ponds, playground and pavillion are all within walking distance from almost any site."

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      10. Van Buren State Park Campground

      4.0(12)27mi from Columbus Grove59 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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."

      "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."

      from $35 / night

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    Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Columbus Grove, OH

    212 Reviews of 63 Columbus Grove Campgrounds

    • Annette A.
      Oct. 8, 2018

      Adventure Bound Pleasant View

      AWESOME !

      This campground has everything you could want. Kids areas, swimming pond and pool, dog park area and pleasant employees. Will definitly be going back soon!

    • Shannon G.The Dyrt PRO User
      Sep. 3, 2025

      Indian Lake State Park Campground

      Lots of sites

      Our 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.

    • Andrea F.
      Sep. 20, 2021

      Adventure Bound Pleasant View

      Wagner Subscriber Campout

      We stayed at this campground in the group camp area. The sites are tight but do provide water and 30 amp electric.

      The campground offers a pond for fishing , swimming pool , bounce pad , inflatable lake fun, dog park and mini golf.

      Since we were there as a group event we didn’t use any of the extras but it all looked nice and clean plus lots of fun.

      Cell coverage was spotty but you could usually get some kind of signal.

      The campground has a lot of seasonal sites as well as primitive tent camping and standard rv sites.

    • Andrea F.
      Aug. 9, 2020

      Adventure Bound Pleasant View

      Nice Campground for a Group Event

      This is our second time camping here and both times were for a group camping event. For this type of event it’s a great park. We had a whole sector the event with water and electric sites.

      If we were going to camp here on our own I am not sure I would like it since it’s mostly set up for seasonal campers. 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.

    • Shannon G.The Dyrt PRO User
      Sep. 2, 2025

      Van Buren State Park Campground

      Small and peaceful

      We 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.

    • Andrea F.
      Nov. 30, 2020

      Grand Lake St. Marys State Park Campground

      Off Season and No Water

      We love camping in the off season but with that comes closures. Some sections of the campgrounds might not be open, no camp hosts and limited bathrooms and showers houses. This is to be expected, but when I called the morning of our trip to make sure potable water was available and I was told yes it was only to drive 2 hours and realized they were wrong. No water 🙁. This would not have been a peas we have dry camped before but all the bathrooms were closed as well.

      After called the park ranger he did let us get some water at the maintenance building so we were at least able to finish the weekend. Lesson learned always pull with at least some water.

      Now back to the campground itself was nice and clean. Site are a little close together. The biggest down side is you are there to enjoy the lake but the lake had algae warnings everywhere not to go near the water.

      They do have a dog park, pool and splash pad when in season and a marina. Also they have WiFi and good cell coverage.

    • Lisa S.
      May. 1, 2019

      Lake Loramie State Park Campground

      Perfect retreat for the family or solo adventure

      Relax on the waters edge in shear tranquility. Perfect beach for swimming, excellent trails for hiking, and awesome lake to boat. Multiple launch ramps provide ease and convenience. Rent a canoe or kayak and head out for some time alone or with your favorite person. The cabins are heated but pets are not allowed. Campground is huge as are the sites. Some are premium, there’s a few ADA and some lakeside making for a great view to enjoy your morning coffee.

    • Allie H.
      Aug. 3, 2025

      Huggy Bear Campground

      Overall a great experience

      Clean! Tons to do especially for kids, pet friendly, definitely get rowdy on the weekends- book ahead to snag the best sites. We stayed 5 days and it was awesome. Mini golf, fishing, 3 pools, inflatable in the water, they have a whole schedule for the weekends here. It’s great!

    • Andy K.
      Jun. 3, 2021

      Independence Dam State Park Campground

      I liked it

      I spent one night here with my two dogs on Memorial Day weekend and I was much more impressed with this location than I thought I was going to be.

      The park itself is very narrow and long, and stretches down the Maumee River bank.  It's very green with lots of trees and shade cover.  The paved path that goes along the camping sites is very nice and makes for a great walk or bike ride.  

      We stayed in campsite 16 which has its pros and cons.  Most of the campsites in this area have one site that is closer to the river and then a site "behind" it, with little roads/walkways on each side.  The pro of 16 is the fact that they don't rent out the space in front of it, at least when I booked it, so there is no one between you and the river.  The down side of 16 is it is situated right next to the toilets, so you get a lot of foot traffic from others using the bathroom and the constant slamming of the toilet door gets a bit annoying.

      However, speaking of toilets, these were the cleanest port a potties I have ever used.  I was quite impressed with the bathrooms, for what they were.

      There is no direct access to the river in most areas, but there is an opening near the middle of the campsite which allows access, along with access for kayaks, which is pretty cool.  I would have liked more access to the river along different locations, but I understand the steepness of the hill down to the river and it's not really possible.

      The one big drawback in my opinion and why I gave this 4 stars and not 5, is the fact that the two lane traffic road is within 50-100 yards of the campsite, so the sound of vehicle traffic is quite frequent, especially since this road appears to be a favorite of motorcyclists. 

      I will be returning and I'd like to stay in another location towards the end of the site, and on a less busy weekend.  Overall this is a nice location.

    Guide to Columbus Grove

    Columbus Grove sits within Allen County, surrounded by the flat terrain of northwest Ohio with elevations around 750-800 feet. The area experiences seasonal weather patterns with hot summers reaching the mid-80s and cold winters that can drop below 20°F. Campgrounds near Columbus Grove typically feature level sites situated on former farmland, with wooded areas limited to creek and riverbanks.

    What to do

    Fishing opportunities: Blue Water Campground offers multiple lakes for fishing with varying depths. One camper noted, "The pool, ponds, playground and pavillion are all within walking distance from almost any site" making it convenient for families to mix activities throughout the day.

    Swimming options: Twin Lakes Park features both fishing and swimming lakes. A visitor mentioned, "The fishing and swimming lakes are nice. Caught some decent bass and kids enjoyed all the bluegill fishing."

    Trail exploration: Indian Lake State Park Campground provides hiking trails throughout the property. A reviewer highlighted that "there are a ton of sites" with "great shade" in some areas while "others didn't have any at all," offering options based on your preference for sun or shade during different seasons.

    What campers like

    Clean facilities: Ottawa Metro Park Campground receives high marks for maintenance. One camper praised, "This 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."

    Accessibility features: Ottawa Metro Park stands out for thoughtful design. A reviewer observed, "Everything in the bathrooms was intentionally designed for accessibility, not a thoughtless retrofit. The accessible shower is amazing."

    Family-friendly activities: Van Buren State Park Campground offers recreation options right in the camping area. One visitor appreciated that "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."

    What you should know

    Reservation systems: Ottawa Metro Park operates on a first-come, first-served basis. A camper explained, "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."

    Pricing variations: Expect varying rates based on location and amenities. At Ottawa Metro Park, "The price when we stayed was $30/night with a $5 discount for seniors, and a limit of 30 days."

    Water depth limitations: Arrowhead Lake RV Park & Campground has water features with some restrictions. A camper mentioned, "They have two ponds, one for fishing and one for swimming. The swimming one has a dock kids jump off but it only goes to about 3.5-4 feet deep at the deepest point."

    Tips for camping with families

    Playground proximity: When selecting sites at Van Buren State Park, consider location relative to play areas. A family noted, "The middle is nice if you have kids since there's a playground, swings, basketball, and tether court."

    Kid-friendly swimming: Arrowhead Lake provides safe water access. A visitor shared, "The swimming one has a dock kids jump off but it only goes to about 3.5-4 feet deep at the deepest point," making it manageable for children while still being fun.

    Dog-friendly areas: Blue Water Campground consistently ranks high among dog friendly campgrounds near Columbus Grove. A camper enthusiastically stated the campground is "very dog friendly" with staff that "try to accommodate with anything you could need."

    Tips from RVers

    Site dimensions: Wapakoneta KOA offers varied site styles. A visitor cautioned, "The actual sites are very small. Not much room to fit the trailer and vehicle. Basically the site is as wide as your awning."

    Hookup details: Many Columbus Grove area pet-friendly campgrounds offer water and electric but not always sewer. At Blue Water, a camper explained, "There is not a sewer hook up but they do offer a weekly pump out for a small fee and a dump station on the way out."

    Pad surface information: Arrowhead Lake provides improved parking surfaces. A reviewer noted, "Sites are large for the weekend campers. The seasonal ones all have back in and the weekends are pull through which is kinda nice," adding value for those traveling through the Columbus Grove region.

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