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Cross Creek Camping Resort's pet policy welcomes dogs at tent sites, RV spots, and cabins with well-maintained grounds and clean facilities. The resort features spacious campsites with grassy areas, shade trees, and fire pits ideal for pet owners. Alum Creek State Park Campground provides wooded sites with good privacy between camping areas, creating natural spaces for dogs to rest while leashed. Most campsites in the Delaware Lake region require pets to remain on leashes no longer than 6 feet when outside vehicles or tents. Campground bathrooms and shower facilities maintain good cleanliness standards despite high traffic during summer weekends. Sites are relatively level with adequate space for tents and RVs, though some premium sites offer more room for pets to relax. Local campgrounds are searchable through The Dyrt's listings.
The Sunbury/Columbus North KOA Holiday maintains a small but immaculate dog park area where pets can exercise off-leash. Hiking trails near Delaware Lake accommodate leashed pets, with several campgrounds providing direct access to walking paths suitable for dog walks. Mount Gilead State Park Campground operates year-round for campers with pets seeking off-season camping options. Tree Haven Campground restricts alcohol but permits pets at their RV sites with electric hookups and shower facilities available from May through November. During summer months, campers should monitor ground temperatures that can harm dog paws on hot days. The private campgrounds typically charge additional pet fees ranging from $2-5 per night per animal, while state parks include pets in the standard camping rate.
"This was the only park we’ve gone to this uear with both a large dog park AND a fenced in dog beach! Folks were friendly at the dog park with bunches of chairs set around like a conversation pit."
"Alum Creek State Park is a beautiful park and great campground just outside the hustle and bustle of downtown Columbus and minutes away from attractions such as the Columbus Zoo."
from $23 - $70 / 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!"
"Lots of hiking trails, stocked fishing pond for kids, disc golf, dog park and the lake itself.
Site 187 this trip."
from $39 - $40 / night
Check Availability"We stayed two nights here on our tour of Ohio. After staying in state parks, the narrow sites are close with no privacy."
"Small dog park. Normal size lots for an RV park. Super crowded on a summer weekend. All size rvs and also tent campers. Easy to find."
from $35 - $95 / night
Check Availability"Site 29 - this was a nice site in tall pine trees and colors all around. The pad was gravel and pretty level. We had trees in our site that could be used for hammocks as well."
"This is one of the smaller campgrounds in the Ohio State Parks system but it’s a little hidden gem."
from $37 - $50 / 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"This place is huge, tons of paths for walking and exploring. Also features mini golf, volleyball, basketball, an in-ground pool and a pond."
"There is a small lake that you can walk around. They also have a path through the woods where you can let the dogs run if you choose to."
from $38 / 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."
"This is a hugely spaced out camp with ample space to each site and great amenities for kids & dogs. Immaculate and well run. Late check in was easy, requests were honored."
"Sites are around a manicured field but with a high “pollinators maze” in the middle that creates too privacy and sound barrier. Only outhouses but they were very clean."
from $25 - $35 / night
Check Availability"Walking path and playground are adjacent to the campground. There is a nice swimming pool at the south end of the village park. Campers get a discounted admission."
"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)."
from $15 - $38 / night
Check Availability"Great walking trail back through the woods. Pet friendly and the bathrooms were very nice. Well....I guess we did! We are now in a search for a Diesel pusher to go full-time!"
"Conveniently located to Columbus. Lots of seasonal campers. Only gray water hook up available."
ScoutWe camped here for the first time this year and ended up booking 2 more trips here. We just finished our last trip. We love this campsite. No other place has sites this big and give you this much space. Awesome place to camp
ScoutCould not ask for a better site. Absolutely beautiful setting. A nice small lake for fishing, and a perfect shallow stream for kids to play in, running right by the sites. The pool house and facilities are spotlessly clean. On top of that, the staff are extremely friendly and helpful. We even needed a jumpstart for our truck when we were towing the camper out on a rainy Monday morning and someone came around to help. 100% will come back and 100% would recommend to anyone.
ScoutRight close to Columbus this campground is a staple for locals trying to just get away for the weekend. There is an amphitheater, a camper’s beach, nature center, and more all within the campground. Alum creek state park is a larger facility surrounding the campground with a public beach, walking paths, mountain bike trails, archery range, hunting areas, boat marina and more. The public beach is rather gravelly but has nice shower houses and grills available. We are attending during fall fest where they put on many activities for the campers and it is a lot of fun. You have to reserve 6 months in advance to be able to get in on fall fest unless there is a last minute cancellation. Our site is relatively flat parking, we didn’t need to level the rig. It did rain the morning we got here and the area around the fire pit was a bit muddy. The view out the back of this camp site is nice and wooded, you’re not looking at your neighbors out the back window. The sides you can definitely see each other but it’s still wooded and secluded enough between the sites here.
RangerIt has two restaurants lotta gas pumps. Nice store clean bathrooms are good.
RangerGreat campground. My favorite is each loop has their own shower house! Nice playgrounds for kids. Nice private sites. Lots of woods and trails. Good lake for boating fishing and kayaking. Park is very clean and well maintained. They have a kids fishing pond! It’s also great for biking.
RangerThis campground has a lot to do for kids. It on the Mohican River for tubing or kayaking. They have a swimming pool, playground, putt putt, climbing wall, and recreation room. There were plenty of showers that were cleaned daily. Nice laundry facilities and camp store. The bad part is the sites are too close. Your fire ring is a few feet from your neighbor.
Rangerwe come back to MW a few times each year as the access to the river and quiet nature of the campground is great. The playground is nice, the store is clean and well stocked.
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LegendMy husband and I had an overnight stay here on our way to Indy. Sites were level and easy to navigate, with fire rings and picnic tables. Lots of trees and trails. Though the majestic pines were tall, they offered little for privacy. Bathrooms were clean and showers were free. However, the touchless feature made showering difficult as you have to stand directly in front of the sensor to keep the water running which means you must bear the cold water until it heats up. Neither of us had an enjoyable shower experience. Playground for the kiddos and a volleyball court. All around a nice stay.
Delaware Lake sits at approximately 950 feet above sea level in central Ohio, surrounded by mixed hardwood forests and rolling farmland. The lake spans 1,300 acres with 25 miles of shoreline. Camping opportunities exist both within Delaware State Park and at several private campgrounds within a 20-mile radius of the lake.
Fishing at the lake: Delaware Lake provides year-round fishing access with catches including largemouth bass, crappie, and saugeye. Alum Creek State Park Campground offers convenient lake proximity. "We stayed in L and the kids loved being close to the water...We even got close to wildlife (aka some pesky raccoons)" notes Jenny C.
Shooting sports: Cardinal Center Campground offers extensive shooting facilities adjacent to its camping area. "The camp also has trap and skeet available. We then went over to the shooting center and tried our luck with some silliolet and metal targets on the pistol range," reports George J.
Disc golf: The area features challenging courses. "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!" shares Sarah G. about Mt Gilead State Park Campground.
Spacious sites with privacy: Campers appreciate room to spread out. "The camping sites are spacious and private, surrounded by trees and brush. Beautiful walking trails," writes Catherine about Alum Creek State Park Campground.
On-site recreation: Cross Creek Camping Resort offers numerous activities. "They have a pool, and activities on the weekends. Must sure have a tree and grass with fire pits and a table," states James D.
Quiet weekday camping: For those seeking peace, midweek stays offer tranquility. "This is a RV resort close to a lake with a lot of seasonal campers. It is busy on the weekend but was very quiet during the week," explains Dave B. about Cross Creek Camping Resort.
Site leveling challenges: Be prepared to level your rig. "Some sites sit on slight inclines but not all. Our camper, a 5th wheel was a real pain setting up," reports Lisa H.
Weather considerations: Rain can affect site conditions. "Sites are nice with some sites able to boat up to them. Be careful with rainy weather, some sites have flooded in poor weather," warns Katelyn P.
Winter access: Unlike many seasonal operations, Mt Gilead State Park Campground remains open year-round. "We camped here last week without kids. We stayed at site 10. The campground was quiet and peaceful. Our site was a concrete pad and our grassy area was on a hill," shares Renee L.
Splash zones for kids: Multiple water features keep children entertained. "This is a great base camp to visit the area. There are a lot of activities available: indoor swimming pool, recreation room, entertainment center, fishing pond," reports John T. about Cardinal Center Campground.
Playgrounds and recreational facilities: Look for campgrounds with dedicated play areas. "The kids aged 3-13 all had a blast in the heated pool, on the jump pad and on the zip line swing!" explains Jennifer K. about Sunbury/Columbus North KOA Holiday.
Dog-friendly trails: Several campgrounds offer designated pet walking paths. "This place is huge, tons of paths for walking and exploring. Our favorite part was the off leash dog trails that were a perfect place to let the pup run," shares Jess about Berkshire Campgrounds.
Site selection: Choose your site based on your specific needs. "The full hook up side the sites are really tight together. The electric only sits are spread out a little more. Some have decent shade while others have none at all," advises Shannon G.
Hookup considerations: Assess your utility requirements. "Full hookup (sewer, water, 50/30 AMP), level site, partially shaded in afternoon," notes Beth R. about Cardinal Center Campground.
Wi-Fi reliability: Internet access varies significantly between campgrounds. "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," reports Gary G. about Sunbury/Columbus North KOA Holiday.
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