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  • Camper-submitted photo from Alum Creek State Park Campground
    September 9, 2024

    Alum Creek State Park Campground

    Road Noise

    First time visiting this state campground and we only stayed one night, did not explore entire park.  Grounds well maintained, clean and decent amenities.  The sites are well placed and a good size.  But no water view on any of the “premium water view” sites in loop L, other than one L17 (the picture with view)  Same for loop K.  Guests and hosts were friendly and welcoming.  Quiet except for the road noise due to nearby busy roads.  The boat launch to lake access is very nice with plenty of parking and space.  Not bad for a stop when traveling through or a weekend.  We stayed with 34’ camper.  Site L15 (picture with red truck)

  • Camper-submitted photo from Mohican State Park Campground
    August 8, 2024

    Mohican State Park Campground

    Good overnight

    I didn’t see much of this park because I only stayed overnight, but I got a good nights rest and felt safe. A few of the spots are not level and it appeared that not all of them had tables or fire pits. It didn’t appear that anyone did drive throughs to monitor noise or who was there, but I didn’t mind. There were quite a bit of teens camping out and while they were pretty loud late into the night, it made me happy to see them camping and floating the river. The pit toilet shelters were large and clean too.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Dillon State Park Campground
    June 16, 2024

    Dillon State Park Campground

    Nice spacious campsites

    First time at this park booked last minute so options were limited wasn't sure what leftovers we would get but ended up with 2 great sites. We lucked out and had 2 trees just right for hammock relaxing but it seems like lots of sites have no trees just depends on the section of park not alot of privacy between. Sites but there huge so you don't feel stuffed in next to everyone. Shower houses are limited 1 in each section but plenty of flush bathrooms located all over and kept very clean. Internet works very well verizon and att.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Alum Creek State Park Campground
    May 23, 2024

    Alum Creek State Park Campground

    Large Established State Park

    Very well maintained, established state park. Sites are paved, level, and generally ample in space. Ample shade and privacy if needed. Amenities include boating, fishing, disc golf, MTB trails, live music select evenings, etc. Facilities are cleaned regularly. Staff are friendly and helpful..

  • Camper-submitted photo from Mohican State Park Campground
    May 16, 2024

    Mohican State Park Campground

    Great Location

    Older state park, but very well maintained. Restrooms and showers clean and sanitary. Pool was not open yet when we were there. Close to hiking, MTB trails, canoeing. Sites are generally level with ample spacing. Park staff were friendly and helpful. We camped at Mohican State Park in a Motorhome on a site along the river.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Mohican State Park Campground
    May 2, 2024

    Mohican State Park Campground

    Nice Place

    I have tent camped, rented a cabin, and taken my RV there. It is nice by the creek and lots of trails nearby to hike. The pool is nice in the summer and the people working at check in and at the camp store are so nice.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Alum Creek State Park Campground
    April 27, 2024

    Alum Creek State Park Campground

    Great park

    Been here before came back because we liked it so much. Sites are good sized compared to alot of state parks good for tent and rv. Cell service is good, bathrooms are older and could use updating but are decently clean for use.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Dillon State Park Campground
    March 8, 2024

    Dillon State Park Campground

    GREAT VIBES

    Absolutely loved the short overnight stay. Perfect sunset and sunrise experience, the grounds are kept well, bathroom/shower house is as clean as can be 😻🥰 perfect for families!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Blue Rock State Park Campground
    September 16, 2023

    Blue Rock State Park Campground

    All the essentials

    Small campground, lower camp sites are pretty close together but it's treed and shady with a creek running through. No one was here during our stay so felt like we had the campground to ourselves. Newer flush toilets near the group camp sites are nice. Camp store has showers for camper use. Really pretty lake!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Alum Creek State Park Campground
    September 2, 2023

    Alum Creek State Park Campground

    Alum Creek - Nicely Designed and Well Maintained

    Alum Creek State Park is a very well designed State park. Its located north of Columbus, Oh just off I-71N. The sites have level pads. The park is very neat and clean. Our particular rv site was an electric only site (L06) but water was just across the street so if was convienent to fill the camper. This was a very pretty campground with boating and water sports as the main activity.

    When approaching the campground make sure you GPS is set for the campground and not the park. the two are separated by a few miles and signage at the park to the campground is not clear, especially, at 11:00PM when it is dark.

    While were there they had a trivia night which was fun and a free pancake breakfast on Sat. morning which was quite delicious.

    For Astronomers this is a Bortle class 4 site with an SQM rating of 21.27. I did not get observe from this site as it was cloudy due to wildfire smoke. Overall we had a great time at the park.

    The electric only sites were priced at $33/night.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Delaware State Park Campground
    August 13, 2023

    Delaware State Park Campground

    Great park

    Spent the weekend would've spent longer if not for work. Some sites were bigger than others but all had plenty of space and alot of tree shade. They put in a put put course recently, had disk golf. We were in section c it had upgraded single person shower house and I was told there in the process of upgrading all of them to that style. huge beach area and each section has its own playground for the kids. Cell phone service I had verizon which was 1 bar but the wife has att and her phone worked no problems.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Delaware State Park Campground
    August 3, 2023

    Delaware State Park Campground

    Well maintained, quiet and relaxing campground.

    My wife and I have begun our full-time RV living. We stayed at this state park during the transition from selling our house. We did not have time to enjoy everything this park has to offer. However, the staff was friendly, the campsites were well maintained and it was quiet.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Mohican Wilderness
    May 22, 2023

    Mohican Wilderness

    Great campground!

    We tent camped at one of the primitive riverfront sites.  Site 810 in the Narrows.  Our site was a little muddy and a little smaller than other sites but overall we were very happy with the campground and would camp there again!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Mohican State Park Campground
    May 20, 2023

    Mohican State Park Campground

    Friendly and scenic

    We had a great three nights stay here in June, weather was lovely. Dale, one of the volunteer hosts, even helped me with a problem I had in my hot water heater while I was there. Great access to trails and tubing along the river, and a friendly group of campers. Shower houses were meticulously maintained and grounds are nice and clean. Wi-Fi was kind of sketchy for video calling at least at my site number 44.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Mohican State Park Campground
    February 24, 2023

    Mohican State Park Campground

    Winter Time But No Snow

    We stayed on a full hook up site (turned off for the season) that had a nice concrete level pad. There was also a nice side pad that kept our chairs clean. A little further back in the campground to be close to the shower house that was open. Then found out that comfort station next to us was open - nice! Also close the water which was full and rushing all weekend.

    The camp store was open on the weekend and the staff was nice to chat with. They had wood, but it was slab cut which doesn’t burn very well. We decided against it. Lots of snacks and other items still available.

    Some sites were really close to the water, almost too close as the water flooded a few spots. The campground is nice to walk if you like to get in a little workout. They also have small camper cabins and them much bigger cabins which a few are pet friendly.

    We went on a hike by the covered bridge to one of the waterfalls. Lots of trials to choose from.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Alum Creek State Park Campground
    November 4, 2022

    Alum Creek State Park Campground

    Very Noisy

    Everyone online is constantly raving about Alum Creek so we finally decided to try it out. Initially we had site A9 but when we arrived we realized the main road (55mph) was extremely close and loud. We ended up looking at all of the open sites and picking C3, which literally might be the best site in the park. Even still, the constant road noise and insane amount of small plane traffic is extremely annoying. The fire station across the street doesn't help either. The park seems to be roughly 80/20 mix of small sites to medium/ large sites. Usually my reviews are a ton of positives, then a few negatives. This one unfortunately is almost all negatives. The oddly places bathrooms have no parking, only the two shower houses on our half of the park did. I say oddly places because they are kind of in the middle of the woods with multiple paths going to them. You would definitely benifit by finding these paths before it's dark or you'll be lost like we were. Also you may not want a site with one of these paths if you don't like people walking through your site. Due to looking for a better site and it being October, it was dark by the time we finished setting up. One of the few nice things about the park is how dark it gets at night. Unfortunately, there are barely any signs around the park and the ones they have ahine green in your headlights and are almost illegible. Kind of like the light yellow site numbers on the grey electric box. The park does have many nice amenities like, miniature golf, a large dog park, many trails and a nature center. Down the road is a very large beach, a dam and parks. The absolute best part was the camp store. Literally the nicest people in the world were working here... I'm pretty sure we wouldn't stay here again, especially in the summer when it's probably crazy busy. Especially when Delaware state park is 10 miles away and literally our favorite park in Ohio. The two are complete opposites.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Mohican State Park Campground
    October 23, 2022

    Mohican State Park Campground

    Friendly folks, nice campground, clean

    Friendly and helpful staff. Campground was clean and nicely kept. Wifi was excellent. Bathrooms were clean. Beautiful foliage and hiking trails.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Mohican State Park Campground
    October 16, 2022

    Mohican State Park Campground

    Winter Breezes

    We thought we’d give this campground a try during the off season as it usually fills up during regular camping season.

    Campground - it’s a big campground but only part of it is open in the winter. The drive in was plowed and they continue to get plow it through the weekend. Unfortunately there was more ice than snow in the road. The creek was flowing pretty good and was really pretty to watch and we saw a bald eagle flying back and forth.

    Campsite-the pad was covered with snow and ice so we had to level a little more as the elements were a little tough to work with. The fire ring was up on a small hill which was a struggle to get up and down due to the ice but would be nice in the summer. You’d be able to see around and across the street to see the creek. Campsites are a little close together but some along the creek look a little more comfortable.

    Camp store-big and a ton of items to choose from. They had fresh eggs, local meat, ice cream and more. The staff was friendly and helpful too!

    Shower house-only one shower house was open and it was down by the maintenance building. Thankfully the camp store had a small bathroom available and was much closer. The shower house itself was clean, warm and had lots of room for multiple campers.

    Really pretty with the snow and would like to go back when it’s warmer.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Korbel Campgrounds at Ohio Expo Center
    October 13, 2022

    Korbel Campgrounds at Ohio Expo Center

    Great spot for Columbus events

    Stayed here for a concert next door at Historic Crew Stadium. We practically had the place to ourselves and the sites were pretty decent. Definitely isn't cleaned as much as it could be. Only the female restroom was unlocked and it was pretty ratchet.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Alum Creek State Park Campground
    October 2, 2022

    Alum Creek State Park Campground

    My Favorite OH State Park so far

    This is my favorite Ohio State Park to camp in so far. Good ATT coverage, look carefully at length of pad as some are shorter. Lovely beach nice views. Only problem was some street noise and the Trick or Treating and Halloween events first weekend of October meant there were a lot lot lot of cars and people and 1.5 hours with the streets closed for activities.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Pleasant Hill Lake Park Campground
    September 27, 2022

    Pleasant Hill Lake Park Campground

    Peacful Weekend

    We had a great time at Pleasant Hill. We stayed there because we were planning a visit to the Prairie Peddler. It was almost completely empty so it was a nice weekend but the sites if everything was full is very cramped. Additionally not a ton to do besides a small park but you can see in the summer time how there would be so much to do!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Alum Creek State Park Campground
    August 23, 2022

    Alum Creek State Park Campground

    Peacful & Pretty

    We camped as a family if a full service site. The sites are large enough the kids can run around and not feel like they are in someone else’s area. There is a nice park for the kids, mini golf, and the small camp shop was very helpful for some newbies. It was the perfect place for our family to start our camping story.



Guide to Gambier

Camping near Gambier, Ohio, offers a variety of experiences for outdoor lovers. From well-maintained campgrounds to fun activities, there's something for everyone.

What to do:

  • Boating and Fishing: Alum Creek State Park Campground is perfect for water activities. One visitor mentioned, "Amenities include boating, fishing, disc golf, MTB trails, live music select evenings, etc." This park is a great spot for those who love being on the water.
  • Hiking and Trails: Mohican State Park Campground has plenty of trails for hiking and mountain biking. A camper noted, "Close to hiking, MTB trails, canoeing. Sites are generally level with ample spacing."
  • Disc Golf: Delaware State Park Campground features disc golf courses. A happy camper shared, "They put in a putt-putt course recently, had disc golf. We were in section C; it had upgraded single-person shower houses."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the facilities. One reviewer at Findley State Park Campground said, "Restrooms and showers clean and sanitary."
  • Friendly Staff: Many campers mention the helpfulness of the staff. A visitor at Salt Fork State Park Campground remarked, "Bathrooms are always clean and I appreciate having wash racks for the horses."
  • Spacious Sites: Campers enjoy the roomy sites at Dillon State Park Campground. One camper said, "Dillon is one of our favorite camping destinations. They have very large sites."

What you should know:

  • Noise Levels: Some campgrounds can be noisy. A camper at Alum Creek State Park Campground mentioned, "The constant road noise and insane amount of small plane traffic is extremely annoying."
  • Limited Amenities: Not all campgrounds have full hookups. A visitor at A.W. Marion State Park Campground noted, "The only downfall I saw is that it is not full hookup in most spots."
  • Seasonal Availability: Some campgrounds, like Mohican Adventures Campground, are only open from April to October. Make sure to check the season before planning your trip.

Tips for camping with families:

  • Kid-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and activities. A camper at Mount Gilead State Park Campground said, "If you have kids, there’s a good playground. Lots of trails to hike and play frisbee golf."
  • Safety First: Choose sites that are safe for kids. One reviewer at Burr Oak State Park Campground mentioned, "The non-electric sites are a little hilly but we slept in our Kia Soul next to the picnic table and fire ring."
  • Plan for Meals: Bring easy-to-cook meals or snacks. A family camper at Findley State Park Campground shared, "We always have a great time."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure the site can accommodate your RV. A camper at Mohican State Park Campground said, "The sites can be tight to get in and out of with big campers."
  • Electric Hookups: Look for campgrounds with electric hookups. A visitor at Salt Fork State Park Campground noted, "There are a lot of great full hookup sites here."
  • Explore Nearby Attractions: Take advantage of nearby attractions. One RV traveler at Dillon State Park Campground mentioned, "The park is gigantic. Despite that, we had the entire campground to ourselves over New Year's Eve weekend."

Camping near Gambier, Ohio, has its perks and quirks. With a little planning, you can enjoy a fantastic outdoor experience!

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