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Best Campgrounds near Fletcher, OH

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The rural landscape surrounding Fletcher, Ohio features several established campgrounds within a 30-mile radius, providing options for various camping styles. Poor Farmer's Campground, located directly in Fletcher, offers both tent and RV sites with full hookups and amenities like showers and a camp store. Within a short drive, Kiser Lake State Park Campground in St. Paris provides year-round camping with electric hookups, picnic tables, and access to non-motorized boating on the serene lake. Buck Creek State Park Campground near Springfield features diverse accommodation options including tent sites, RV spaces with hookups, cabins, and glamping facilities, with boat-in access available for those arriving by water.

Camping facilities throughout the region vary in privacy and amenities, with most state parks offering year-round access. Many campers note the importance of timing visits carefully, as summer brings both crowds and insects. As one visitor to Buck Creek State Park observed, "A well-manicured campground just outside Dayton, easy to get to, with paved sites and 30A electric. However, several people suggest not going during summer due to rowdy locals who don't respect the peace and quiet." Mosquitoes can be problematic in summer months, particularly at Lake Loramie State Park, where campers report they "were so bad even in the day that we kept away from the trails."

State parks in the area typically maintain clean facilities with shower houses, though amenities vary by location. John Bryan State Park receives praise for its hiking trails and mountain biking opportunities, with one camper noting it "has three parks in one—John Bryan, Glen Helen nature preserve, and Clifton Gorge offer some of the best hiking trails in southwest Ohio." The Dayton Metro Parks system provides a different experience with more secluded sites and generous amenities. A reviewer highlighted that "Five Rivers Metro Parks provides a bundle of firewood for each night you reserve the site" and praised the privacy compared to larger state park campgrounds. Fall camping is particularly recommended for pleasant temperatures, fewer insects, and colorful foliage.

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Best Camping Sites Near Fletcher, Ohio (85)

    1. Kiser Lake State Park Campground

    13 Reviews
    Fletcher, OH
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (937) 362-3822

    "I may be biased, with it being close to home, but they have a lot for the kids to do. Beach, volleyball net, playground. Plenty of water locations. For me the bathrooms are unusable."

    "This park is know for the lake that is kayak and canoe friendly since it doesn’t allow any kind of boat with a motor. It also features a beach , 2 playgrounds and several hiking trails."

    2. Poor Farmer's Campground

    6 Reviews
    Fletcher, OH
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (937) 368-2449

    3. Buck Creek State Park Campground

    33 Reviews
    Clarence J. Brown Dam and Reservoir, OH
    24 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."

    4. John Bryan State Park Campground

    42 Reviews
    Yellow Springs, OH
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (937) 767-1274

    "The campsite is next to the 12 mile set of mountain bike trails.  It is a great mountain biking/camping getaway.  The trails are easy, so for all levels.  Nice camping for families.  "

    "Great place to visit has three parks in one John Bryant and Glen Helen nature preserve and Clifton Gorge are some of the best hiking trails in south west Ohio."

    5. On Cedar Pond

    1 Review
    Tipp City, OH
    8 miles
    +1 (937) 825-2626

    $45 - $50 / night

    6. Dayton KOA Holiday

    21 Reviews
    Brookville, OH
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (937) 833-3888

    "They have a short path in the woods which is a nice little loop. Great location with lots to do!"

    "Best tent sites are 320 and the ones next to the creek. Quietest tent sites are 408, 409 and 410, but those are also furthest from the bathroom. Very clean showerhouses."

    7. Indian Lake State Park Campground

    34 Reviews
    Lakeview, OH
    28 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."

    8. Lake Loramie State Park Campground

    9 Reviews
    Fort Loramie, OH
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (937) 295-2011

    "Relax on the waters edge in shear tranquility. Perfect beach for swimming, excellent trails for hiking, and awesome lake to boat. Multiple launch ramps provide ease and convenience."

    "Love being so close to the lake we can fish all the time. The beach is a bit of a walk from the campground but not to far. They offer canoe rentals, and bike rentals."

    9. Rittenhouse Resort

    2 Reviews
    Bellefontaine, OH
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (937) 652-3400

    "The only real negative we had was we were right next to a group of people who took up four sites and were very loud all night long and kind of rude the whole time."

    10. St. Mary's Section - Buckeye Trail (Points 6-7)

    1 Review
    Fort Loramie, OH
    14 miles
    Website

    "You're learning to backpack the Buckeye Trail, and you want to take the first steps towards that without worrying about the physical load you're going to have to carry."

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  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Megan M.
    Aug. 27, 2025

    Grand Lake St. Marys State Park — Grand Lake St Marys State Park

    Campground is fine but the lake reeks of POO

    First the good: the campground is big and spacious. Some areas were like RV parking lots- no trees, no shade, but there was a grassy area in the middle with nice big trees and shade. There is a nice pool and splash pad. Weirdly, the pool closed from 4 to 5, leaving us with nowhere to go on a 90+ degree day. 

    Now, the not-so-good: we stayed in a camper cabin and it was very shabby and dirty. It had bunkbeds, a full size fridge, and a folding table and folding chairs, which was nice (and rare in Ohio state park camper cabins). The bathrooms were average. Not new, not especially sparkling clean, but fine. Not gross, at least.

    Now, the terrible: the entire lake stinks of pig poop. All the air smells like poo. You feel like you are breathing feces when you approach the water. We were right on the water so we couldn't escape the smell. 

    This lake is notorious for having algae blooms that prohibit swimming. So I did a google search before our trip and the Ohio Department of Health reports that the bacteria level in this lake is dangerously high, and no one should swim in this lake. However, when we walked to the campground beach, there was no sign or warning or anything indicating the bacteria in the water- and people were letting their children and dogs swim in it!! 

    We opted to not kayak or paddleboard in the lake because it was clear that it was full of poop. So we had nothing to do at the park except go to the pool (it was too hot to do anything else). We ended up driving around the country roads and seeing the sights so we could escape the smelly lake and hot poo fumes. Neil Armstrong was born in nearby Wapakoneta so there are some sights to see there, and the towns of Celina and ? one other are cute too. 

    Overall, I will not return to this lake or this part of the state. If you can't get in the water, paddle board or kayak, the only thing left to do is ride around in a boat and hope the water doesn't get anywhere near your mouth or your skin. No thanks.

  • d
    Aug. 19, 2025

    River Trail Campground II

    Just So-SO

    We stayed 3 nights. Our site was a dirt pads. There are mostly full-time residents. There is the smell of a massive Chicken coup at our site. THERE ARE A TON OF FLIES!!!!! We had flies for days!. We kill 3 and 5 more would pop-up in our trailer. I was so happy to leave this fly infested site. 

    It's very hard for me to give them less than 5 stairs because, everyone was so nice. We had them filled up our propane tanks and they actually brought them to us and hooked them up while we were gone. Someone even brought us wood planks for stabilizing our trailer. However, truth be told…. our spot was horrible-right next to the laundry room in direct sun and it stunk! The women's shower was gross too. ( I ended up, not using their shower room.)

    We never used their pool.

  • K
    Aug. 8, 2025

    Cedarbrook Campground

    Wonderful stay w one hiccup

    This is a very well managed and maintain campground except the laundry facility. Washers are old and bed bugs were found. If you stick to your own camper you will be safe. Any campground that has cabins will have bedbugs. That’s a fact!

  • Don H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 6, 2025

    Ottawa Metro Park Campground

    Most Excellent Municipal Campground

    This is a beautiful, peaceful campground that's not a parking lot like many city campgrounds. It's clean as clean can be, including the bathrooms. The bath house has men's and women's bathrooms as well as a largish entry room with water fountains (one accessible to those in a wheelchair or child), a vending machine, information about the park, an event calendar, and brochures. While we were there, there was a Blue Grass music event scheduled at the nearby amphitheater.

    I was very impressed with the design of the restrooms regarding accessibility. I don't have a physical disability, but I always consider what the experience would be for someone who does. Everything in the bathrooms was intentionally designed for accessibility, not a thoughtless retrofit. The accessible shower is amazing.

    The campground is first-come first serve, but don't worry about getting a site. There are plenty. Pick up a registration envelope from the mailbox at the entrance sign, complete the triplicate form and follow the instructions. Money and form goes into an envelope and is dropped into the payment slot at the bathhouse.

    If you need firewood, there is an open shed to get some, and instructions on how to pay for it. This is so smart to keep people from bringing in and using their own possibly infested firewood.

    There is a dumpster and water available between sites. Each site comes with a picnic. And the fields around the park are filled with bunnies!

    The sites are well spaced and beautifully maintained. We picked site 30 because it had ample trees on its west side to create nice shade in the afternoon.

    A very relaxed, nice park host lives onsite. The entire vibe is chill. It seems to be run more like in an honor system, but they do have rules. Honor the rules to keep this campground special.

    This campground is only one part of a larger Metro park with lots to offer. Pick up a copy of the booklet (in the bath house) about the entire park system and what it offers.

    The price when we stayed was $30/night with a $5 discount for seniors, and a limit of 30 days (which is incredibly generous).

    We stayed for 11 nights and will return again next time we're traveling through this area.

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 26, 2025

    Kiser Lake State Park Campground

    Quiet

    The campground has no full hookups but does have electric. RV sites have a view of the lake. Sites are clean and paved. There is a new shower house that’s pretty nice, but the other bathrooms are pretty nasty. For $29 nightly it’s a good campground. They do things with kids on many weekends. You can also rent canoes or paddle boats. No motors permitted on the lake.

Guide to Fletcher

Camping near Fletcher, Ohio, offers a mix of beautiful nature and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful getaway or a family adventure, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Fishing and boating: Many campers enjoy fishing and boating at places like Grand Lake St. Marys State Park. One visitor said, "The site has a large side and backyard with a great view of the lake." This makes it a perfect spot for a relaxing day on the water.
  • Hiking: Explore the trails at John Bryan State Park Campground. A reviewer mentioned, "The location is awesome adjacent to Clifton Gorge and Yellow Springs. Lots of great hiking."
  • Family activities: Campgrounds like Kiser Lake State Park Campground offer playgrounds and hiking trails. One camper noted, "This park is known for the lake that is kayak and canoe friendly."

What campers like:

  • Clean facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A visitor at Buck Creek State Park Campground said, "Clean and empty at this time of the year."
  • Friendly staff: Many reviews highlight the helpfulness of campground staff. A camper at Poor Farmer's Campground mentioned, "The staff were very pleasant and curious and very helpful."
  • Scenic views: Campers love the beautiful surroundings. One reviewer at Lake Loramie State Park Campground said, "The lake here is beautiful. It has many islands, coves, and inlets."

What you should know:

  • Raccoons can be a nuisance: Campers at John Bryan State Park Campground warned about raccoons being bold and aggressive. One camper shared, "There were upwards of 30 raccoons swarming his cooler."
  • Reservation issues: Some campers have faced challenges with online reservations. A visitor at Indian Lake State Park Campground said, "The online reservation system is clumsy to use at best."
  • Noise levels: Campers have reported noise issues, especially on busy weekends. A reviewer at Buck Creek State Park Campground mentioned, "It was so rowdy we left early."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose the right campground: Look for family-friendly spots like Dayton KOA Holiday. A camper noted, "Very clean and quiet campground bathrooms extremely clean! Would recommend staying there."
  • Plan activities: Make sure to have a list of activities for kids. One family at Kiser Lake State Park Campground enjoyed fishing and hiking, saying, "My kids always loved fishing here."
  • Check for amenities: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and swimming pools. A visitor at Tomorrow's Stars RV Resort mentioned, "The campground features a pool and boasts clean, well-maintained facilities."

Tips from RVers:

  • Space and hookups: Make sure to check the size of the sites and available hookups. A camper at Wapakoneta KOA said, "The actual sites are very small. Not much room to fit the trailer and vehicle."
  • Quiet spots: Look for quieter areas if you prefer peace. A visitor at Poor Farmer's Campground shared, "Clean family-oriented and spacious."
  • Plan for activities: RVers often enjoy nearby attractions. A camper at Grand Lake St. Marys State Park mentioned, "The campground had a nice dump station and lots for the kids to do."

Camping near Fletcher, Ohio, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. Just be prepared for some quirks and enjoy the great outdoors!

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Which is the most popular campground near Fletcher, OH?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Fletcher, OH is Kiser Lake State Park Campground with a 4.2-star rating from 13 reviews.

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