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Best Tent Sites Near Grove City, OH (15)

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    1. Scioto-Grove Metro Park

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    Scioto Grove Metro Park is a 620-acre park along the Scioto River with mature forests and scenic bluffs overlooking the river. It features more than seven miles of trails, two picnic areas with shelters, tables and grills, a kids play area and several overlook decks. The park is located on a scenic bend of the Scioto River and is a great destination for canoeists, kayakers, anglers and people wanting to see waterfowl and other wildlife. Dogs on leashes are welcome throughout the park, which also features a sledding hill. Thanks to a generous donation of 193 acres of land from the City of Grove City, funds from the State of Ohio Clean Ohio Program, and passage of a property tax levy by Franklin County voters, Metro Parks has developed this park for people of all ages and abilities to experience nature and enjoy quality time with family and friends. Additional support came from outdoor retailer REI to construct a backpack trail along the river for those just getting into the sport, as well as those seasoned backpackers who want a quick overnight without having to journey several hours.

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    2. 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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    3. Waters Edge Canoe Livery

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    $12 / night

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    4. Jacoby Road Canoe Launch

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    All campsites are primitive, but if you’re interested in dry RV camping (no water or electric hookups), call for help finding a spot.

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    $15 / night

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    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
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    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. Lizzy’s Acres

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    7 Acres of private land! Completely wooded with beautiful maple and oak trees. 2 miles from pike lake state park. 10 miles from Rocky fork lake state park and paint creek lake state park! 7 miles from city of Bainbridge where there are stores and restaurants. Wonderful hiking at Highland Nature Sanctuary is only 20 minutes away. There is an Amish bakery and store 20 minutes away also!

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    $25 - $35 / night

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        9. SaltCreek Retreats

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        Location, Location, Location! In the heart of the Hocking Hills, high up on the top of the hills overlooking the SaltCreek Valley. We offer our Family Farm with dry off grid camping in Mini convertible A frame cabins, dry camping cabin, yurt, dispersed camping & full service cabin home. We offer acres of private land with hiking trails, the Salt Creek for swimming & fishing, bikes available to share, firewood cut & stacked on site. We provide all the necessities for enjoying a camping trip without you having to lift a finger. We provide Comfy beds, linens, propane heaters, chuck camp box with all your culinary needs, lanterns, flashlights, maps of area attractions & supported businesses. Let’s not forget you will be in the middle of the woods where all the birds and animals live. That includes, flying insects, ants, stink bugs, skunks, raccoons, fox, coyote, deer, birds, bats and Hillbillies.

        We are 20 minutes from The Caves, 5 minutes to a full service Village with grocery store, butcher shops, gas stations, 5 restaurants & banking needs. Luxury camping at its best.

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        $50 - $225 / night

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          10. Merritt Site

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          This recreation area is part of Clarence J. Brown Dam and Reservoir

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        Recent Tent Reviews In Grove City

        642 Reviews of 15 Grove City Campgrounds


        • TThe Dyrt PRO User
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          Nov. 2, 2024

          Old Stone Church Campground

          Easy Access - Mostly Quiet

          Easy pull-thru site for our small travel trailer. Each pull-thru is set-up for horses, but RVs are allowed (according to NFS website). Maybe because it was Halloween night, maybe due to hunting season, I dunno, but there seemed to be more traffic than expected for this road. Our only neighbors got a little... rowdy, but it was okay.

          Campsite fee is $15 on the honor system. If you have a National Park's Golden Age or Access pass, they honor a 50 percent discount.

          I had good 4G ATT cell service. Worked well, with no drops. Data was a bit slower than usual but still good.

          The only facilities here were a single pit toilet (surprisingly clean) and a trash can at each site. There may be more services during the height of the season, at least water for horses, but nothing else I could tell.

          A short distance further down the road, just after it turns to gravel, at the Old Stone Church trailhead, there are grassy places to back in smaller campers/RVs. And even further down the road, after it turns back to asphalt :D, there's a private campground with utilities, I think, but we only saw it and didn't check it out.

        • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
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          Oct. 29, 2024

          Delaware State Park Campground

          Large, well-laid-out park on the Delaware Reservoir

          General: 214-site campground, all with electric hookups. Campsites are in four loops.

          Site Quality: All sites are paved and appeared to be level. A fire ring, picnic table, and electric hookup complete each site. Generous foliage provides separation between most sites. 

          Bath/Shower: Fully contained all-gender units in the third loop. Each one has a bench and a baby changing station. Soap and air dryers. A more traditional bath/shower house was in the fourth loop (don’t know about the first two loops). 

          Activities/Amenities: Several hiking trails (but it was raining when we were there so didn’t explore), a small putt-putt course (free use of putters and balls), disc golf, shuffleboard, basketball, tennis, and a small camper store. Each loop has a playground and other recreational options (i.e. volleyball net). The marina offers water toy rentals. 

          My five-star rating is based on the possibility of what our stay might have been if the weather had cooperated! Unfortunately, it was cold and rainy during our stay in June. We will definitely be back again to take advantage of the marina rentals.

        • AThe Dyrt PRO User
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          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.

        • DThe Dyrt PRO User
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          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

        • JThe Dyrt PRO User
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          Sep. 14, 2024

          Rustic Knolls Campground

          Great campground

          Excellent campground with fantastic staff and owners. Nice swimming pond with inflatable attractions. Well stocked camp store. Lots of activities for the whole family.

        • Wailym C.
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          Sep. 9, 2024

          Alum Creek State Park

          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)

        • Anna S.
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          Sep. 9, 2024

          Scioto Trail State Park

          Tent only sites - quiet, wooded

          I stayed in the non-electric, tent-only campground NOT the RV campground. Out of curiosity, I drove through the RV campground and it was so loud and cramped! But the tent-only area is separate. Walk-in sites with pit toilets and potable water. The map of how the sites are laid out online is extremely inaccurate, I would not have picked my site if it had been accurate. But there was only one other camper and we all had plenty of space - I could barely see them through the trees. All sites appeared to have a picnic table and fire ring. Many miles of trails / dirt roads for hiking and biking. Clear skies at night. Very relaxing.

        • afshar Y.The Dyrt PRO User
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          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.
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          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!

        • Anna S.
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          Sep. 1, 2024

          Scioto-Grove Metro Park

          Great for a quick getaway

          Need to reserve online, books up very fast. Got lucky and found an opening for site 5 which was right on river and away from the busier parts of park - didn’t see a single person. Nice tent pads, campfire ring, and provided wood.

        • Brianna L.
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          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 .

        • Kim H.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Paint Creek State Park Campground
          Jun. 24, 2024

          Paint Creek State Park Campground

          Family Oriented

          We used site 64 Sunday through Tuesday. The park was peaceful and pleasing as the employees and volunteers obviously take pride in their efforts. A 12-year-old was with me; she enjoyed shooting basketball and swinging at the playground. Fellow campers were quiet. I'll be back!

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          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.

        • CThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Alum Creek State Park
          May. 23, 2024

          Alum Creek State Park

          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..

        • Kim H.The Dyrt PRO User
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          May. 13, 2024

          Deer Creek Camping Resort

          Generous Sites!

          We stayed two nights in #184. Our site was HUGE! The pad was very level, so setting up the TT was quick and easy.

          We checked one restroom and one wash house: both were in good condition and quite clean. Lysol was in the air.

          The lake was pretty. Watching the herons was relaxing.

          The people in our section were courteous. All seemed to obey the quiet hours.

          The only negative was the lack of a central fresh water fill station. Spigots are dispersed throughout the camp, which means sitting in the road for as long as it takes to fill your tank. Fortunately, we had a spigot by our site, so we could fill once we parked.

          We'll definitely be back.

        • J
          Camper-submitted photo from Alum Creek State Park
          Apr. 27, 2024

          Alum Creek State Park

          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.

        • 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 ! 

        • Cody M.
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          Apr. 14, 2024

          Buckeye Run Farm

          Absolutely Wonderful!

          One of the best trips I've ever gone on! We went here for the solar eclipse. Absolute beautiful farm with plenty of space for various tents and a gorgeous cabin. Adorable and friendly variety of animals. We loved the donkeys and horses! Very cute little bar with plently to stare at and read. The best part about all of it is the host, shes a absolute joy to be around and very kind! We cannot wait to possibly come back in the summer!!

        • 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.
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          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

        • D
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          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.

        • 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.

        • TThe Dyrt PRO User
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          Nov. 9, 2023

          Dorr-Run Red Oak Trailhead

          Trailhead Camping

          Stayed here for two nights. Saturday was super busy, and we snagged the last available spot with a fire ring. The second night we only had one tent near us. There are plenty of pull-off areas on the road leading up to this trailhead that were being used night one as well. There were restrooms and several fire rings. Cell service was available, but not great.



        Guide to Grove City

        Camping near Grove City, Ohio, offers a variety of experiences for outdoor lovers. From scenic hikes to family-friendly amenities, there’s something for everyone in the area.

        What to do:

        • Hiking: Explore the beautiful trails at Hocking Hills State Park Campground. One camper mentioned, “Beautiful area with great hikes and views close by,” making it a must-visit for nature enthusiasts.
        • Fishing and Boating: At Alum Creek State Park Campground, you can enjoy fishing and boating. A visitor shared, “The sites have level pads. The park is very neat and clean,” highlighting the well-maintained facilities.
        • Disc Golf: If you’re into disc golf, check out Delaware State Park Campground, which features a course. One reviewer noted, “They put in a putt-putt course recently, had disc golf,” making it a fun spot for families.

        What campers like:

        • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the restrooms and showers. A review from Caesar Creek State Park Campground stated, “The showers are clean and the staff is friendly,” which is always a plus when camping.
        • Spacious Sites: Many campgrounds offer ample space between sites. A camper at Buck Creek State Park Campground mentioned, “The sites were far enough apart for some privacy,” which is great for those who enjoy a little solitude.
        • Family-Friendly Atmosphere: Campgrounds like John Bryan State Park Campground are known for being family-friendly. One visitor said, “It was a great experience, we will most definitely be back!” highlighting the welcoming environment.

        What you should know:

        • Close Proximity of Sites: Some campgrounds have sites that are quite close together. A reviewer at Lake Hope State Park Campground noted, “Not a lot of privacy, but still great,” so be prepared for some neighborly interactions.
        • Limited Amenities: Not all campgrounds have extensive amenities. A camper at A.W. Marion State Park Campground mentioned, “The flush toilets are closed for the season,” so check ahead for what’s available during your visit.
        • Wildlife Encounters: Raccoons can be a nuisance at some sites. One camper at John Bryan State Park Campground warned, “The sheer number and boldness of raccoons...freaked the kids and new campers out,” so keep your food secured.

        Tips for camping with families:

        • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places like Delaware State Park Campground that have playgrounds and activities for kids. A visitor said, “Each section has its own playground for the kids,” making it a great choice for families.
        • Plan for Crowds: Weekends can get busy. A camper at Alum Creek State Park Campground noted, “The sites were good sized...but it was busy,” so consider going during the week for a quieter experience.
        • Pack Entertainment: Bring games or outdoor activities to keep the kids engaged. One family at Hocking Hills State Park Campground enjoyed the peaceful trails, saying, “The trails were peaceful and unique,” perfect for family hikes.

        Tips from RVers:

        • Check Site Sizes: Make sure the sites can accommodate your RV. A reviewer at Caesar Creek State Park Campground mentioned, “The full hookup sites are a bit smaller,” so plan accordingly.
        • Look for Electric Hookups: Many RVers prefer sites with electric hookups. A camper at Lake Hope State Park Campground noted, “The sites were very sloped,” so check the terrain before booking.
        • Be Mindful of Noise: Some campgrounds can get loud, especially on weekends. A visitor at Buck Creek State Park Campground shared, “It was busy & loud...but it’s still great for a night visit,” so be prepared for some noise.

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

        Frequently Asked Questions

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

          According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Grove City, OH is Scioto-Grove Metro Park with a 4.3-star rating from 8 reviews.

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