Top Tent Camping near Glouster, OH

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Best Tent Sites Near Glouster, OH (23)

    Camper-submitted photo from Zaleski State Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Zaleski State Forest
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    1. Zaleski State Forest

    16 Reviews
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    • Equestrian
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    Camper-submitted photo from Benton's on the Baileys
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    2. Benton's on the Baileys

    4 Reviews
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    13 Saves
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    $40 - $125 / night

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    3. Pops Place Camping

    3 Reviews
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    24 Saves

    Get away to Pop's Place Camping and Cabins. A small primitive camping area in SE Ohio. Where you are 10 minutes away from Burr Oak State Park, Tecumseh Trails Off-road and Scenic Trails Recreation Land. Other areas of interest are The Triple Nickle, Perry Forest ATV Park and Wayne National Forest. A hunters or ATV riders place to be, off the beaten path. We are tent, Motorcycle & ATV friendly. Please call ahead for availability.

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    $15 - $125 / night

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    4. Baileys Trail Tent Camping

    2 Reviews
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    Located 1.5 miles from the Baileys Trail System (Chauncey Trailhead) and even closer to Wayne National Forest. Site is secluded in summertime yet close to state SR 13. It is situated off the old Sunday Creek Coal Mine railroad bed and Sunday Creek. Tent camping and portable/pull-behind units only. Amenities include an 8' x 8' deck pad and a fire ring with plenty of wood available. The campground has municipal water, a gas generator, a composting toilet, as well as a gas camping stove. Cell service (Verizon) is excellent. Gate is locked and night and there are security cameras. Owner lives on the property. There are two group campsites of three tent pads each. Price listed is for a tent pad, fire ring and amenities. 2 guests per tent pad, 1 car per guest. Campers are free to set up camp (or hammock) anywhere in the designated 2-acre space.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Old Stone Church Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Old Stone Church Campground

    5. Old Stone Church Campground

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    The horse camp has ten sites are provided at the campground, each with a 45' long by 15' wide parking space. Two sites are fully accessible for people with disabilities. Each site has a covered paddock, fire pit, grill, and tent pad.

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    • Equestrian
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
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    Camper-submitted photo from Old Stone Church Trailhead
    Camper-submitted photo from Old Stone Church Trailhead

    6. Old Stone Church Trailhead

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    Primitive camping is allowed at no charge at the Old Stone Church Trailhead.

    This trailhead is part of the Stone Church Horse Trail System. Named for the skeletal ruins of an old stone church nearby, the Stone Church Horse Trail System provides a great opportunity for scenic riding on 21 miles of trails. Various loops for other distances are available. The horse trail winds through the rolling hills of the Wayne National Forest. The trails will lead you through a variety of vegetation: open fields, brushland, mature forest, and new forest. Along the way, you may glimpse wildlife, and will recognize the influence of humans, both now and in the past. You will also pass many of our land management activities.

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      7. Athens Ranger District - Athens Area

      1 Review
      2 Saves

      Located 70 miles southeast of Columbus, Ohio, the Athens Unit of the Athens Ranger District is home to the Wayne National Forest Welcome Center. From here you can learn about all that the Wayne National Forest has to offer and plan your trip.

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      Camper-submitted photo from Camp Rotan
      Camper-submitted photo from Camp Rotan
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      8. Camp Rotan

      2 Reviews
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      Camper-submitted photo from Geneva Hills - Camp and Event Center
      Camper-submitted photo from Geneva Hills - Camp and Event Center

      9. Geneva Hills - Camp and Event Center

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      Providing a place for all God's children to grow in Faith, Fellowship and Fun through Christ-centered camps and outdoor ministries. Located in the beautiful Hocking Hills in southern Fairfield County, Ohio, it is a quick and convenient drive that feels a million miles away - providing the serenity and connection with God's creation that only being emerged in nature can provide. Learn more about who we are, what we do and how you can participate in or support our work. As a non-profit with a seasonal mission, we still must maintain our facilities throughout the year to allow us to adequately support our mission. Lodging is a great way to help support our camp and help us cover our basic costs throughout the year while enjoying the outdoor experience and facilities that Geneva Hills has to offer.

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      $35 - $600 / night

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        10. Stone Church Horseback Riding System

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        Named for the skeletal ruins of an old stone church nearby, the Stone Church Horse Trail System provides a great opportunity for scenic riding. Various loops for other distances are available. The horse trail winds through the rolling hills of the Wayne National Forest. The trails will lead you through a variety of vegetation- open fields, brushland, mature forest, and new forest. Along the way, you may glimpse wildlife, and will recognize the influence of humans, both now and in the past. You will also pass many of our land management activities. The trailhead provides a camp specifically for equestrians and 21 miles of scenic riding. The horse camp has ten sites are provided at the campground, each with a 45' long by 15' wide parking space. Two sites are fully accessible for people with disabilities. Each site has a covered paddock, fire pit, grill, and tent pad.

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      Recent Tent Reviews In Glouster

      574 Reviews of 23 Glouster Campgrounds


      • AThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Geneva Hills - Camp and Event Center
        Oct. 13, 2024

        Geneva Hills - Camp and Event Center

        Would stay again

        Tent site was nice. We could make dinner and there weren’t any mosquitoes even though it was right above a swamp. It was a nice driving distance from Hocking Hills and a neat place to camp.

      • j
        Camper-submitted photo from Wolfie's Campground
        Oct. 11, 2024

        Wolfie's Campground

        Great place, not peaceful at night

        Bathrooms very clean. Loved the free games. Cabin was very clean and had comfortable beds. Doesn’t make sense to have quiet time at dark when bar nearby plays loud music outside till late.

      • DThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Hocking Hills State Park Campground
        Sep. 23, 2024

        Hocking Hills State Park Campground

        Best place

        This is a great place to visit and camp. I am a tent camper so I was in the non electric site. The hiking is fantastic. Rose lake is also a wonderful lake and quite beautiful. Will always come back

      • afshar Y.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Logan Ohio KOA
        Sep. 3, 2024

        Logan Ohio KOA

        Awesome stay

        Stayed with the family for 5 days/ 4 nights and had a wonderful time. The KOA had a lot of amenities to offer. The staff was friendly, courteous and great to deal with. The sites were nice and wide but not all level but it's an area that has lots of hills. The pool was wonderful, the bathroom was clean and spacious. The camp store has everything you may need with a Walmart 10 minutes down the road. Close to the park to go explore but the KOA had a lot to offer for your stay.

      • Kyle B.
        Camper-submitted photo from Hocking Hills Camping & Canoe
        Sep. 2, 2024

        Hocking Hills Camping & Canoe

        New Ownership and its amazing!!!

        This campground has been a staple of Hocking Hills for decades. Finally some new owners took over in May ‘24 and have really done an amazing job renovating things. The staff is super friendly, large primitive campsites right on the river with tons of shade trees! They are even building treehouses to stay in. We love it here!

      • James P.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Forked Run State Park
        Sep. 1, 2024

        Forked Run State Park

        In need of TLC

        Narrow roads getting to state park. Campground in need of an update and targeted maintenance. Ensure your rig can fit into your selected site prior to booking as sites can be small and hilly. Sites are asphalt. Not many sites are level. Most patrons seem to be local - weekends full of loud music and drinking.

      • Kaylien S.
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        Sep. 1, 2024

        Jackson Lake State Park

        Do not recommend

        Tent sites are on a steep uneven hill, we had site 4. Tent sites are super close, we can hear our neighbors perfectly as if they were talking to us. Only a few feet between each site. Map showed we would be right next to the lake, this is incorrect, lake is not accessible or even visible from campsite.

      • NThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Krodel Park
        Aug. 26, 2024

        Krodel Park

        Solid place if you’re not tent camping

        If you tent camp they don’t allow access to the bathrooms other than a porta potty open to the public and no showers either. Kinda messed up. The fish were not biting for anyone. It’s part of a public park. The staff were excellent thought, and the price of $20 a night unbeatable. Cheapest to visit the Mothman

      • David M.
        Camper-submitted photo from Pops Place Camping
        Aug. 15, 2024

        Pops Place Camping

        Hidden gem in Ohio

        I highly recommend pop's place.  I stayed there Aug 2024 and as of that date the rustic tent camping was $20.  This is an ideal base camp for riding your motorcycle on the scenic roads in that area of Ohio such as the triple nickel.  The owners are very nice people and helpful.  The porta john and shower were very clean.  The shower uses an on demand water heater.  The narrow cabin you see in some photos is now a gravel pad for RV type camping with electric.  The wider cabin in the photos is still there, but was currently rented so he couldn't take me on a tour of it.  He took me on a tour of the new cabin he is building and it will be a nice play to stay when he is done.  They sell firewood for $5.  The common grass area has wood lounge chairs, common fire ring, playground,  and cornhole boards.  If you are tent camping and need to charge your phone he has no problem with you using the electric outlet at the RV site if no one is there.  I forgot to suggest to him that maybe add an external electric outlet at the shower house since electric is there for the water heater.  There is a spigot on the outside of the shower house to get drinking water.  There is a basketball backboard near the current cabin if you happen to bring a basketball for your kids to use.  There is good verizon cell service there, I did not expect it because of the location and hills in the area.  I don't hammock camp, but it looked like there were trees far enough apart in the line of pines for hanging 2 hammocks.  One of the photos showed 3 picnic tables for tent campers.  There was only one when I stayed, but I assume it's a temporary or cyclical thing and I was the only tent camper and would have shared it anyway.

        Of note for motorcyclists is that the road the campground is on is paved (good riding to the north of it) and the campground drive is decent gravel for street bikes.

      • Jeremiah S.
        Camper-submitted photo from Kountry Resort Campground
        Aug. 2, 2024

        Kountry Resort Campground

        Family Fun at Old Campground

        This campground has been around since the 1800s. It has a lot of permanent residents and we had a lot of fun checking out the different set ups.

        There are a lot of amenities but they need updated. The playgrounds need replaced. The activities building had a pool and game room area, which we used a lot. These were dated as well but our kids had a blast and that is all that matters.

        Everyone we engaged with at the campground was very pleasant. We went midweek so it was not very crowded other than the permanent residents. The park is very quiet.

        We did a couple day trips down to Pomeroy, which is a nice little river town with ice cream, playgrounds, and shops less than five miles from the campground.

      • MThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Forked Run State Park
        Jul. 29, 2024

        Forked Run State Park

        Great local campground

        We stayed there years ago. Our only complaint was how close the sites are together. Some are down over banks & some are on a slant. It was rather noisy when we were there too. Nice beach area for swimming though!

      • Brianna L.
        Camper-submitted photo from Campbell Cove Camping
        Jul. 28, 2024

        Campbell Cove Camping

        The perfect family campground !

        This is our first time staying at a non state park. I was a little nervous, but I already booked our next visit here ! To start, the staff are absolutely amazing and so kind. We stayed at site 61 and the lake view is perfect. Bring your hammock because there are plenty of trees !!

        There is a great playground for kids and a swimming hole. The bathrooms are so clean. You can kayak on the lake and they do have rentals .

      • J
        Camper-submitted photo from Dillon State Park Campground
        Jun. 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.

      • Ashley N.
        Camper-submitted photo from Hocking Hills Jellystone Campground
        May. 31, 2024

        Hocking Hills Jellystone Campground

        Disappointed. Waste of Money. Rude owners

        The site that we are currently staying in is nothing like the pictures online(I am more than happy to share photos.) I contacted the owner, he talked down to me, continually interrupted me and even raised his voice trying to intimidate me. The site has serious concerns. Such as the Nextdoor cabin fire pit is located less than 6ft from where I am suppose to park my brand new truck. There is only gravel, no grass for 12ft outside of our camper. Our site appears to be a driveway or turnaround and numerous ppl have tried to drive through, Esp with gulf carts. I raised my concerns and unhappiness to the owners and they argued and talked down to me. The husband raised his voice and essentially yelled at me basically telling me we could pack up and leave. This has not been a great experience so far and I am not sure I will ever stay at a jellystone or recommend one to anyone in the future.

      • s
        Camper-submitted photo from Jackson Lake Park
        May. 26, 2024

        Jackson Lake Park

        It’s was pretty decent

        So originally I was not super thrilled when we arrived but that changed quickly. We booked last minute on a holiday weekend and had like 2 options for a spot. I wasn’t happy with our spot but again that’s my own fault. I would definitely book ahead and look at the map to find a good spot. Some are very close to neighbors. Others are really nice. I was upset The pool was not open since there was no post about it being closed and the website says it would be open the weekend of Memorial Day. So I went into everything with a pretty crappy attitude. THEN, we went to the lake and at the desk was the new managers. They have only had it for 2 weeks now. They were super super sweet. She told us that they really did everything in their power to have the pool open and it just did not work out. They worked really hard to get it fixed and it needs to cure for like a week. I believe she said. So completely NOT their fault. Again they have only been there 2 weeks. We met some seasonal people and they were super nice as well. Our kids made friends quickly. The little lake was so much fun. My children were upset we had to leave early due to the storm coming in. We did not want to travel back in the storm. However I could have paid 100 dollars more and got into the jellystone park. I don’t think I recommend our spot though. It was on a corner which was nice but so small, no shade, fire pit was so little, no picnic table or anything. But if the pool was up, it would have been better.

      • LThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Lazy Dog Camp Resort
        Apr. 22, 2024

        Lazy Dog Camp Resort

        Better days maybe

        The staff and people were nice and helpful. However, based on the picture I thought it was like KOA or Jellystone and it might have been in its past but not now.  It felt more like a workcamp then a campground.  Many long stay residents and their sites looked like it.  Heavily patched campers that will most likely never move again and one site looked like a junkard.  The resident did seem to love fishing in the pond, which I guess has very large catfish so if you like that you might like it.

      • s
        Camper-submitted photo from Campbell Cove Camping
        Apr. 14, 2024

        Campbell Cove Camping

        Cute little spot fun for kids

        This place was really cute. I personally feel like it was a little too open for my liking. I’d rather feel like I’m out in the woods more and maybe a little bit more space between you and your neighbor . However, it was nice. One of the gentlemen that worked there I think also stays during the season. His name is Steve. He is super friendly and helpful. He taught my kids some fishing tricks ! And don’t get me started on the bathrooms!! I have NEVER seen such amazing, clean, nice bathrooms at a campground we decided to use their shower instead of our camper shower ! 

      • s
        Camper-submitted photo from Tar Hollow State Park
        Mar. 25, 2024

        Tar Hollow State Park

        Really nice spot

        We just purchased our camper and this was the first place we went. We are familiar with this park due to the little “beach“ area they have. We stayed in the off-season, so there was not a whole lot of people. Our stay was quiet and relaxing. loved our site too.

      • Matthew P.
        Camper-submitted photo from Campbell Cove Camping
        Mar. 25, 2024

        Campbell Cove Camping

        Campbell cove

        My family recently stayed at Campbell Cove for the weekend. Everything appeared new and updated. The sites were nice and level. Nice playground and clubhouse building.

        Unfortunately we went during the office season so the clubhouse was closed and the jump pad wasn't up.

        We hope to come back someday

      • Alexia C.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Dillon State Park Campground
        Mar. 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!

      • Rick W.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Muskingum River State Park Campground
        Mar. 6, 2024

        Muskingum River State Park Campground

        Good campground with minimal amenities

        Nice spot on Muskingum River, north of Zanesville, Ohio; adjacent to historic lock 11 (no longer operational but locks down river are). Bathroom but no showers. Only water is in bathroom. Large grass covered sites. Popular weekend spot for locals.  Bank Fishing in river by locals as well. $22 summer rate per site.

      • D
        Camper-submitted photo from Dorr-Run Red Oak Trailhead
        Mar. 2, 2024

        Dorr-Run Red Oak Trailhead

        Nice FS camping.

        Stayed one night. OHV trails closed for winter. Hiking allowed year-round. Most campsites inaccessible during off-season. Pit toilet closed for winter. Probably busy on weekends during the season. Nice place.

      • Emily M.
        Camper-submitted photo from Benton's on the Baileys
        Feb. 3, 2024

        Benton's on the Baileys

        Very nice, private site

        Excellent campground that is tucked out of the way. You have to walk to the site, up a steep hill, but it is very private and quiet. The bathrooms are down the hill too, but very clean and private. There are showers too.

        The hiking is decent, but seems like it heads into private property pretty quickly. It is not a long drive from Hocking Hills so that is a better bet for hiking.

      • NThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Hocking Hills State Park Campground
        Nov. 9, 2023

        Hocking Hills State Park Campground

        Hike in spots

        Beautiful area with great hikes and views close by. None accessible directly from our camp which was in the walk in section, separate from the regular camp ground. This area does not have many of the amenities that the other site does, just vault toilets. The walk in can be up to .3 miles so I highly recommend some sort of cart for your gear.



      Guide to Glouster

      Camping near Glouster, Ohio, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly spot or a peaceful getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

      What to do:

      • Hiking: Explore the trails at Hocking Hills State Park Campground. One camper mentioned, "Beautiful area with great hikes and views close by," making it a perfect spot for nature lovers.
      • Swimming: Check out the beach area at Salt Fork State Park Campground. A reviewer said, "Always love going to Salt Fork. Bathrooms are always clean and I appreciate having wash racks for the horses."
      • Fishing: Enjoy fishing at Lake Hope State Park Campground. One visitor shared, "The lake is beautiful and there is a very nice lodge for meals."

      What campers like:

      • Clean facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness at Campbell Cove Camping. A happy camper noted, "The bathrooms are so clean. You can kayak on the lake and they do have rentals."
      • Spacious sites: Many enjoy the large sites at Dillon State Park Campground. One reviewer said, "Dillon is one of our favorite camping destinations. They have very large sites and there is no trouble finding one with trees."
      • Family-friendly activities: Families love the playgrounds and activities at Campbell Cove Camping. A parent mentioned, "There is a great playground for kids and a swimming hole."

      What you should know:

      • Close quarters: Some campgrounds, like Hocking Hills State Park Campground, have sites that are pretty close together. One camper noted, "The spots were pretty darn close together for a state park."
      • Limited amenities: At Lake Hope State Park Campground, some facilities could use an update. A visitor remarked, "Showers were pretty darn gross for the park's reputation."
      • Seasonal access: Be aware that some campgrounds, like A.W. Marion State Park Campground, are only open from early April to late October. A camper mentioned, "The flush toilets are closed for the season so only the vault toilets were open."

      Tips for camping with families:

      • Plan for activities: Look for campgrounds with amenities like playgrounds and swimming areas, such as Campbell Cove Camping. A parent shared, "This place was really cute. I personally feel like it was a little too open for my liking."
      • Bring extra gear: If you're heading to Salt Fork State Park Campground, consider bringing a cart for your gear, as some sites require a bit of a hike. One camper advised, "I highly recommend some sort of cart for your gear."
      • Check for events: Some campgrounds host family-friendly events, so check ahead. A visitor at Tar Hollow State Park Campground mentioned, "There was a movie night, playgrounds, and more."

      Tips from RVers:

      • Site selection: Choose your site carefully, especially at Forked Run State Park Campground. A reviewer warned, "Ensure your rig can fit into your selected site prior to booking as sites can be small and hilly."
      • Check amenities: Make sure the campground has the hookups you need. A camper at Wolf Run State Park Campground noted, "It does have a laundry room also."
      • Be prepared for noise: Some campgrounds can get loud, especially on weekends. A visitor at Wolf Run State Park Campground mentioned, "Our main issue was lack of oversight/patrolling after quiet hours."

      Camping near Glouster, Ohio, has something for everyone, whether you're a family looking for fun or an RVer seeking peace and quiet.

      Frequently Asked Questions

      • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Glouster, OH?

        According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Glouster, OH is Zaleski State Forest with a 4.4-star rating from 16 reviews.

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