Harrison Lake State Park Campground sits on the shores of a 105-acre no-wake lake in northwest Ohio farm country. The campground offers two distinct camping areas—the North and South loops—with varying site sizes and privacy levels. Summer temperatures typically range from 70-85°F during the day, cooling to 55-65°F at night. Most campsites have electric hookups only, with shared water spigots available throughout the camping areas.
What to do
Lake activities: Harrison Lake State Park Campground features a designated swimming beach, fishing opportunities, and watercraft rentals. One camper mentioned, "There is a lake to cool off in that's not too far from the south loop sites. The lake is nice for swimming and there are bike rentals which was fun as well."
Trail exploration: The park offers hiking and mountain biking paths around the lake. A visitor noted, "There also is a hiking/mountain biking trail that goes around the lake. It wasn't well-marked and seemed to just be a series of connections through some woods, down roads, and across parts of the developed areas of the park."
Pet-friendly areas: Dogs can enjoy their own swimming area at Harrison Lake State Park Campground. A camper explained, "Very pet friendly and even has a dog beach." This dedicated pet area allows dogs to cool off during hot summer days.
What campers like
Clean facilities: Campers consistently praise the maintenance of bathrooms and shower buildings at multiple rv campgrounds near Fayette, Ohio. A visitor to Apple Creek Campground & RV Park shared, "The shower water was HOT, was push-button, and had decent pressure."
Family activities: Sunny's Campground offers organized recreation for children. One visitor wrote, "When we stayed the campground had brought in large inflatable water slide which was a great time. My 7 year really enjoyed the swimming and riding his bike through the campground."
Site variety: Camping options range from basic to full-service. At Hideaway RV Park, a camper found, "Very spacious sites, all of which are full hookups for a very reasonable price." Site spaciousness varies significantly between campgrounds in the region.
What you should know
Site selection: Many campgrounds have both seasonal and transient campsites with varying levels of privacy. A visitor to Harrison Lake State Park Campground observed, "The North Campground has larger sites spaced a bit apart to afford you some privacy. The South Campground has smaller sites that were much more closely packed together."
Utilities reliability: Power issues can occur during peak usage times, especially on hot days. One camper at Harbor Cove RV Resort reported, "We had to keep hitting the Circuit Breaker every 5-10 minutes, and would only stay on luckily through the night, but as soon as we woke up and the Sun came out and everyone's A/C kicked on more often it was back to going out."
Reservation systems: Some campgrounds have outdated booking processes. A visitor to Holiday RV Campground warned, "They say after hours is ok, unfortunately after confirming and paying in full for my site they forgot to post my site information which left me stranded in the pouring rain."
Tips for camping with families
Pool options: Several campgrounds offer swimming pools rather than just lake access. An Apple Creek visitor noted, "This is a well kept campground that has lots of trees (shady sites) and some nice amenities for kids. There is a pool and a volleyball area as well as a playground."
Kid-friendly sites: Consider campgrounds with dedicated play areas. A visitor to Harrison Lake shared, "This seemed to be a popular campground for families — especially little kids on bikes, so be extra cautious when driving around or even riding your own bike because the kids seemed to have no concept of safely riding around."
Rental accommodations: For families without camping gear, several options exist. At Moscow Maples RV Park, a visitor mentioned, "We rented a yurt as a local weekend escape. Our kids loved the yurt. It was nice with a little mini fridge and 4 double beds."
Tips from RVers
Big rig considerations: Larger motorhomes and fifth wheels need to research site dimensions carefully. A Holiday RV Campground visitor noted, "Nice park for full timers. Large spots to accommodate big rigs and kids. Full hook ups. Cell service great with Verizon hotspot (22u, 20d, 38ms) and AT&T cell (27d, 20u, 27ms)."
Internet connectivity: Cell service and WiFi quality vary by location. At Indian Meadow Ohio Turnpike RV Lot, a visitor reported, "There are about 20 spots all for 40 feet total RV leaks. Requires an approval from staff at the travel center. For what it is it is a nice safe break with a potable water station and a dump station right there."
Site surface types: Most RV sites have dirt or gravel pads, which can become muddy after rain. A Holiday RV Campground visitor observed, "Just needs more grass. Our spot was really patchy and resulted in a lot of mud."
