Best Campgrounds near Richwood, OH

Campgrounds near Richwood, Ohio provide a range of accommodation types within the central Ohio region. Delaware State Park Campground, approximately 20 miles southeast of Richwood, features 212 electric sites with concrete pads suitable for both tents and large RVs. Several mixed-use facilities like Cross Creek Camping Resort and Alum Creek State Park Campground offer cabins alongside traditional camping options. The area campgrounds typically include fire rings, picnic tables, and access to water recreation with multiple sites situated near lakes or reservoirs.

Most campgrounds in the region require reservations, particularly during summer months when waterfront areas fill quickly. Many campsites have paved or concrete pads that can accommodate larger RVs, though some areas become problematic during wet conditions. As one camper shared, "Some sites are better than others and I noticed some flooded. We loved it and plan on going back." Delaware State Park and other nearby facilities offer tornado shelters, which provides added safety during severe weather events common to the Ohio region. Winter camping is available at several locations including Delaware State Park, though with reduced services and limited site availability.

Campers consistently mention the wooded settings and spacious sites as highlights of the region. The campgrounds typically feature a hub-and-spoke layout with centrally located bathhouses serving each camping area. Many sites back up to forested areas providing privacy and nature viewing opportunities. A recent review noted, "The sites are large mostly spread out. Many of the bathrooms are updated to the private separate bath/shower stalls that were amazing to use." While some campgrounds prohibit alcohol, most allow it along with pets. Fishing, boating, and hiking are commonly available activities, with facilities like Indian Lake State Park and Delaware State Park offering beaches, marinas, and extensive trail systems that connect to camping areas.

Best Camping Sites Near Richwood, Ohio (80)

    1. Delaware State Park Campground

    37 Reviews
    Radnor, OH
    13 miles
    Website

    "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!"

    "This is another of our favorite Ohio State Parks.  The campground is setup in a nice layout with each of the separate sections having a spoke and wheel layout with a bathhouse in the middle.  "

    2. Alum Creek State Park Campground

    80 Reviews
    Lewis Center, OH
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 548-4039

    "Happened to be next to the park host. No choice of where to locate my large tent.  Showers/bathrooms were OK--older facilities.  "

    "First off we have to say that Ohio State Park campgrounds are some of the best we’ve ever stayed in."

    3. Cross Creek Camping Resort

    13 Reviews
    Lewis Center, OH
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 549-2267

    $35 - $95 / night

    "We stayed two nights here on our tour of Ohio. After staying in state parks, the narrow sites are close with no privacy."

    "Cross Creek Camping Resort in Delaware, Ohio is a very nice campground with friendly staff and lots of amenities!"

    4. Mt Gilead State Park Campground

    24 Reviews
    Mount Gilead, OH
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (419) 946-1961

    "This is one of the smaller campgrounds in the Ohio State Parks system but it’s a little hidden gem."

    "The "Camp Host" came around a few times a day to ensure trash was picked up and needs were met. Site 8 has full hookups and a concrete parking pad."

    5. Indian Lake State Park Campground

    34 Reviews
    Lakeview, OH
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (937) 843-3553

    "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 !"

    "The campground was nearly empty so that was nice but the surrounding area was very crowded. There was nearly no area on the lake that didn’t have houses. The campground was clean and well maintained."

    6. Cardinal Center Campground

    8 Reviews
    Kilbourne, OH
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (419) 253-0800

    $47 - $53 / night

    "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"

    7. Back 40 Campground

    3 Reviews
    Ridgeway, OH
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (937) 468-2267

    $40 - $45 / night

    "Nice admenities like a clubhouse with pool tables, clean flush toilets and shower areas, a nice small lake for swimming."

    8. Pastime Campground

    5 Reviews
    Plain City, OH
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (614) 915-0655

    $15 - $38 / night

    "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."

    9. Zane Shawnee Caverns & Southwind Park

    2 Reviews
    Zanesfield, OH
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (937) 592-9592

    10. Buck Creek State Park Campground

    33 Reviews
    Clarence J. Brown Dam and Reservoir, OH
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (937) 322-5284

    $23 - $35 / night

    "A well manicured campground just outside Dayton, easy to get to, back in pavement site with 30A electric, picnic table and fire pit. Plenty of potable water spigots around, just not at the site."

    "I did not spend enough time here to give a thorough review, but what I will say is that this site is nice if you need a campsite for a couple nights while passing through Ohio."

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Recent Reviews near Richwood, OH

399 Reviews of 80 Richwood Campgrounds


  • Rebecca H.
    Sep. 9, 2025

    Wapakoneta KOA

    Out Standing

    Wonderful facility! Pool, pool table, games for kids and adults. The grounds are beautiful and the staff is super friendly and helpful! Oh and in the laundry room they even have a sink for washing dishes! Great for tent campers ar those with small units that don't have kitchens.

  • J
    Sep. 7, 2025

    Delaware State Park Campground

    Great peaceful campground

    This is our second time coming here really enjoy this place it's typically more of a quiet relaxed camp there is a playground in each of the 4 sections for kids to play with a remodel shower house at each one. Att works good here verizion not so much but at night when people are sleeping verizion gets a little better.

  • Lisa M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 4, 2025

    Alum Creek State Park Campground

    Nice park but some traffic noise

    Spent three nights here while we were visiting friends in Lewis Center. We stayed in F09 and it was a great spot. Lots of protection on both sides so it was very secluded. And close to the shower house. Only reason I didn’t give this five stars was there was still quite a bit of traffic noise around the park that you could hear. Some nice hiking trails as well. Campsite was nice and level. Showers were super clean and awesome water pressure.

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

    Mt Gilead State Park Campground

    Small, quiet campground

    We like this small campground, it works well for us. Our pad was pretty level and not hard to back into with a small camper. however, a lot of the pads are at 90° angles instead of 45° so it can be harder for a larger camper back in. 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. Our site was really nice and had space for a tent or you could hang from a hammock. Great camp store, playgrounds, frisbee golf, hiking paths and small lake.

  • 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.

  • Lisa M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 30, 2025

    Resting Roost

    Okay for one night I guess

    We were kind of stuck, looking for a place to stay as we didn’t have reservations during Labor Day weekend so found this place that was listed on Hip Camp. Near Belle Center. PROS- was relatively cheap, $24,out in the middle of fields so pretty quiet, host seems pretty nice. CONS- had to back up a 100 yard driveway, lots of bugs, smells as they just fertilized the fields (not the owners fault). Okay for setting up a tent or a small rig but wouldn’t advise for trailers. Electric was an extension cord. I think water is available. Owner could have mowed the place a bit.

  • Lisa M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 30, 2025

    Buck Creek State Park Campground

    Quiet park with level spaces

    This park was pretty packed over Labor Day weekend, but it still felt like it wasn’t super crowded. Our space was nice and level. Nice hiking trails in the area. Showers were very nice and clean. Several water spickets throughout the park if you needed to access them. It was a bit of a drive back into the campground, probably 3 1/2 miles.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 26, 2025

    Meadow Brook Campground

    Motorcycle Tent Camping

    Very friendly staff and clean facilities. Primarily a seasonal camper location but I found many open tent sites on a weekday. Nice grassy spot to pitch the tent, a rare luxury.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 16, 2025

    Cross Creek Camping Resort

    A Very Pleasant and Quiet Campground

    This campground is clean and we'll maintained. They have a pool, and activities on the weekends. Must sure have a tree and grass with fire pits and a table.


Guide to Richwood

Camping options near Richwood, Ohio provide access to central Ohio's rolling farmlands and wooded areas at elevations ranging from 900-1,100 feet above sea level. Most campgrounds in the region operate from April through October, with limited winter camping available at select locations. Summer temperatures average 70-85°F with regular afternoon thunderstorms affecting camping conditions during July and August.

What to do

Hiking and trail exploration: Mount Gilead State Park Campground, located 25 miles east of Richwood, features well-maintained hiking trails through wooded areas. As one camper noted, "The disc golf course was laid out to be a crazy course and included repelling ropes!" The park has multiple trails connecting different camping areas with varying difficulty levels.

Pheasant hunting: Delaware State Park Campground allows hunting in designated areas during season. A visitor mentioned, "What I liked most about this park is that there hunting areas" and "Great pheasant hunting." Hunting requires proper licensing and seasonal restrictions apply.

Fishing opportunities: Buck Creek State Park Campground offers access to the reservoir with multiple fishing spots. According to one camper, "Easy walk to fish or to campers beach... my sons love camping here for the trails and large areas to ride their bikes." The park provides shoreline access as well as boat launches for anglers.

Swimming and water recreation: Indian Lake State Park Campground features both beach and pool options for water activities. A reviewer shared, "There is a camper beach area, swimming pool and boat launch within the campground." The park recently added an in-ground swimming pool alongside the traditional beach area.

What campers like

Private wooded campsites: Many campers prefer sites with tree coverage for shade and privacy. At Delaware State Park Campground, a reviewer stated, "This is probably our favourite state park we have been to thus far... The best thing about this campground is the fact that all the sites have privacy." Sites with forest backdrops are particularly valued for longer stays.

Central bathhouse layouts: The circular pod arrangement at many area campgrounds receives positive reviews. One camper at Delaware State Park Campground mentioned, "The campground is setup in a nice layout with each of the separate sections having a spoke and wheel layout with a bathhouse in the middle." This design minimizes walking distances to facilities.

Friendly staff and hosts: Personal attention from park personnel enhances the camping experience. At Cross Creek Camping Resort, a visitor commented, "The staff is always very friendly and helpful. The grounds are very clean and tidy. The rangers drive through a few times a day to patrol the grounds." Some campground hosts even deliver dry firewood after rainstorms.

Spacious sites for family gatherings: Many campgrounds provide ample room between sites. One camper at Delaware State Park noted, "The sites are large mostly spread out," while another mentioned "The 'pod' layout of the campground made for large campsites with good separation between sites."

What you should know

Weather preparedness: Summer storms can create flooding issues at some sites. At Alum Creek State Park Campground, a reviewer cautioned, "Sites are nice with some sites able to boat up to them. Be careful with rainy weather, some sites have flooded in poor weather." Campers should check weather forecasts and select elevated sites when possible.

Reservation requirements: Most campgrounds fill quickly during summer months. Back 40 Campground operates with strict quiet hours, as one visitor noted, "This campground is so quiet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular campground near Richwood, OH?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Richwood, OH is Delaware State Park Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 37 reviews.

What parks are near Richwood, OH?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 12 parks near Richwood, OH that allow camping, notably Delaware Lake and Alum Creek Lake.