Campgrounds near Covington, Ohio offer diverse camping experiences across Miami, Montgomery, and Clark counties. Located in west-central Ohio with elevations averaging 900-1,000 feet, the area features gently rolling terrain with woodlands and farmland. Summer temperatures typically range from 60-85°F with moderate humidity, making May through October the primary camping season.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: Campers staying at Tomorrow's Stars RV Resort can access their small fishing pond on-site. "Fun location just off the highway. Perfect for a family, has swimming pool, putt putt, and other child friendly activities... also has small fishing pond," notes Buck B.
Hiking nearby: The Thousand Trails Wilmington location provides convenient access to state park trails. "We like the location to the State park nearby for hiking trails and mountain biking trails (Ceasar Creek)," reports Melissa T., who has camped there regularly for over four years.
Mini golf and games: Several rv parks near Covington feature recreational amenities beyond swimming. "They have the following amenities: a small Putt putt course, Game room, lending Library, Basketball half-court, horseshoes, Volleyball, GAGA ball area," says one Thousand Trails Wilmington camper.
What campers like
Heated pools: Swimming facilities remain popular among campers in the Covington area. "The pool is large and heated," mentions Susan B. about her stay at Thousand Trails Wilmington. This amenity extends the swimming season into cooler months.
Family-oriented atmosphere: Poor Farmer's Campground gets praise for its family-friendly environment. "Clean family oriented and spacious. Well run facility w good restrooms and showers plus electric hook up per site. Out in farm country so very little light pollution overall," writes loud F.
Stream access for kids: Natural water features add recreational value at certain campgrounds. "A stream ran behind the cabin. It has a pool and lots of kids activities," shares Melissa B. about Dayton KOA. Another camper mentions, "A stream that runs through the campground is nice for the kids to play in when it's too hot for them on the play ground."
What you should know
Site spacing varies: Reviews indicate significant differences in site layouts between campgrounds. "The sites are small and the Campground is not well maintained," notes Jerald Y. about Stillwater Beach Campground. Conversely, at Poor Farmer's, Gordon B. states, "Very nice field rv camping. Well maintained and clean."
Seasonal populations: Many campgrounds feature long-term residents. "There are a lot of seasonal campers here that have permanent spots," explains Emerson F. about Thousand Trails Wilmington. At Welcome Woods, Ashley R. observed, "The campground is mainly seasonal campers and all seemed very welcoming and nice."
Bathroom facilities vary: Quality and style of restroom facilities differs substantially between locations. "The shower houses are older concrete buildings however the worst part for me were the bathrooms. The bathrooms come in two varieties. One is an outhouse type room... and the other is a porta potty," explains a camper about Welcome Woods.
Tips for camping with families
Check weekend activities: Many campgrounds offer scheduled events during peak times. "They usually have a lot of activities for the weekends planned," states Vance M. about Poor Farmer's Campground. During holidays, special events may occur: "We camped Labor Day weekend... they did a hog roast corn hole tournaments and some kind of 50/50 raffle every day."
Consider pool hours: Operating times for amenities can impact family enjoyment. At Stillwater Beach, one visitor noted restricted access: "POOL IS NEVER OPEN WHEN PEOPLE WHO WORK CAN USE IT DURING THE WEEK. WHAT AVERAGE PERSON CAN USE THE POOL FROM 12-5?"
Evaluate site location: Some campgrounds offer varied terrain and privacy levels depending on loop selection. "The campground consists of 3 loops - A mostly full hookup, B loop Water and Electric and C loop is a mix. If you like wooded areas check out C loop," advises a Thousand Trails Wilmington visitor.
Tips from RVers
Check site dimensions: RV campers should confirm site specifications before booking. At Dayton KOA Holiday, one RVer reports, "I am using a pull through and it is long enough for my RV and 24' trailer. There is a very nice cement slab with a nice fire pit and picnic table."
Limited overnight options: For travelers needing quick stops, several Love's Travel Centers offer basic RV hookups. "A little loud at times. Hardee's restaurant is a different option for meals," notes Brad H. about the Bellefontaine location, which provides water and electric connections for overnight guests.
Service availability: Some campgrounds offer additional RV support services. "They are also an rv service center, and have a shop with parts, if you need them," mentions Allison W. about Poor Farmer's Campground, which functions as both a campground and RV service facility.
