Best RV Parks & Resorts near Columbus, OH
Columbus offers several RV-friendly options including Sunbury/Columbus North KOA Holiday, Tomorrow's Stars RV Resort, and Alum Creek State Park Campground. The KOA provides full hookups with 50/30 amp service, pull-through sites, and is open May through November. Tomorrow's Stars in South Charleston features 210 sites with 50/30 amp electric, water, and sewer connections on mostly level sites that accommodate large rigs. Alum Creek State Park provides electric-only sites with 50 amp service and paved pads up to 90 feet in length, making it suitable for large motorhomes. "The campground has good sized sites and is wooded throughout with clean bath houses, well maintained roads, and easy access for big rigs," noted one camper about Alum Creek.
For RV travelers planning trips to the Columbus area, dump stations are limited at some parks, particularly at Alum Creek where weekend departures can mean long waiting lines. Seasonal availability varies, with most commercial parks open year-round while state parks may have limited winter services. Cell service is generally strong in the region, with multiple campers reporting good Verizon coverage. Many parks allow pets, though specific restrictions may apply. Within 30 miles of Columbus, RVers will find varied terrain from wooded sites to more open settings. Winter travelers should note that some water services may be unavailable during freezing months, as mentioned in reviews of Korbel Campgrounds which suspends water service from November through April.