Best Campgrounds near Columbus, OH
Columbus area camping includes several state parks with different features and settings. Alum Creek State Park Campground has electric sites and good access to the reservoir for water activities. Hocking Hills State Park Campground draws many campers with its natural rock formations and hiking network through the woods. Delaware State Park Campground is clean and well-kept with plenty of things to do nearby. The campsites at these parks typically give you some space from neighbors, with trees providing shade at most locations. You'll want to reserve ahead of time if camping between May and October when these parks fill up. The spring wildflowers and fall colors make those seasons particularly nice for camping here. You can camp in winter too, but you'll need good cold-weather gear. The parks have the usual amenities like showers, tables, and play areas for kids. Both Alum Creek and Delaware are good spots if you want to bring a boat or do some fishing. Hocking Hills gets really busy during summer weekends but is much quieter in spring and fall. Check the reservation websites for availability and to see if any loops are closed for maintenance. These campgrounds put you within easy driving distance of Columbus while still feeling like you've gotten away.
