Many campgrounds near Greenfield, Ohio sit at elevations of 900-1,100 feet in the Appalachian foothills. Summer temperatures average in the 80s with high humidity, while spring and fall offer milder conditions for RV camping. The region's mixed hardwood forests provide seasonal changes that attract campers from April through October when most facilities operate at full capacity.
What to do
Lake activities: 20-minute drive from Greenfield to Pike Lake State Park Campground offers kayaking, canoeing and fishing. "The lake is smaller, but nice beach area and pedal boats are fun. We hiked the Greenbriar and CCC Trails. They are not too challenging but beautiful," notes Leon H.
Hiking trails: Multiple options within 30 miles of Greenfield. "The trails here are easy and short. I loved the informational boxes and tags that they had on the trees or plants. This is helpful if you have little ones with you or if you are like me and just like to learn about the animals/plants on the trail," shares a camper at Cowan Lake State Park Campground.
Fossil hunting: Permit required at Caesar Creek State Park. "Great place to hike to a cool bridge and waterfall. We also went to a nearby pioneer village. We even got a permit to collect fossils. Great visitor centers too," reports Kenpocentaur K.
What campers like
Privacy between sites: Many campers appreciate adequate spacing. "The sites are spacious with plenty of room for cornhole games. Showers were nice and hot and bathrooms were clean," shares Nicole C. about her experience at Caesar Creek State Park.
Family activities: Long's Retreat Family Resort stands out for recreation options. "We have been going here for the last 6 summers with a big group. Everyone always has such a great time and it is the highlight of all the kids summers. The kids can either swim up at the lake, with multiple water slides and a huge floating dock with diving board, the little kids can have fun in the splash pad right at the beach," writes Kristi J.
Cell service considerations: Connectivity varies widely near Greenfield. "Love no cell reception! Quiet clean and staff is always pleasant and helpful!" mentions Robin R. about Long's Retreat, contrasting with Wilmington RV Resort where "I use Starlink and T-mobile 5G. The T-Mobile seems to be working best here," according to Emerson F.
What you should know
Drainage issues: During rainy periods, some campgrounds experience flooding. "It rained the first day we were there and people were literally bailing there sites out with buckets. The places that weren't flooded were very muddy," warns Kristin L. about Pike Lake State Park.
Site variations: Research specific site numbers before booking. At Alton RV Park, "This is a small, maybe 35 sites, clean well maintained campground. The owners have rules and they DO enforce 'em. They will guide you to your spot and likely oversee your parking and check set up," explains Sharon J.
Bathroom facilities: Campgrounds have varied bathroom conditions. "They have 79 sites plus a group site and they only have 4 flush toilets and 1 pit toilet to service all of them. None of the sites were full hook up so everyone had to use the four bathrooms," notes one camper about Pike Lake State Park.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Choose sites strategically for children. "Site 57 backs up to the ravine and is nice and large. It has lots of shade and grass. We were able to run a line between trees for a dog run. Great neighbors on both sides but right across the site is the playground. It's a little noisy but if you have kids, it works," advises Shannon G. about Pike Lake State Park.
Swimming options: Beach quality varies greatly. "There is a small lake with a beach. You can kayak, but it's really small," mentions a Pike Lake visitor, while another camper notes "The lake wasn't so great for swimming, too many geese."
Rental equipment: Some parks offer convenience for families without gear. "The boat ramp and parking lot is easy to use and has a good layout. The camp store was well stocked and you could rent bikes from the store," shares a visitor to Cowan Lake State Park.
Tips from RVers
Pull-through accessibility: Site selection matters for larger rigs. At Lakeview RV Park, "Staff is very friendly and we got a nice pull through site for a quick stop over my way to upper Michigan. There's a really nice pond and has water activities if you stay longer. Easy in/out," notes Bucky W.
Tree clearance: Watch for low-hanging branches at some campgrounds. "The pull-through we were assigned had very low hanging tree limbs. I called the office and asked if we could use space 41 instead. No problem! Everything is clean, well cared for, and really pretty," shares one RV camper at Tomorrow's Stars.
Internet access: For working RVers, connectivity varies greatly. "Internet here on t-moble 5G home is 90Mbps down and 6 to 20Mbps up. Verizon on cellphone, only 10Mbs down, 1-3Mbps up. ATT cellphones are similar to Verizon. Great enough for work or play," reports Johnothan R. about a stay at Cowan Lake State Park.
