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Best Campgrounds near Groveport, OH

739 Reviews

The Groveport area in central Ohio features multiple camping options within a 30-mile radius. Established campgrounds like Jackson Lake Park and A.W. Marion State Park provide developed sites for both tent and RV camping, while Scioto Grove Metro Park offers backpacking-style primitive sites along a hiking trail. Accommodations range from basic tent sites to full-hookup RV spots, with some locations like Jackson Lake Park also providing cabin rentals for those seeking a more comfortable outdoor experience.

Campground amenities vary significantly throughout the region, with most locations offering at least basic facilities like drinking water and toilets. A visitor noted, "Scioto Grove is great if you're looking to test out some new backpacking gear. There are 5 reservable sites along the river trail and they all have tent pads and a fire pit." Many campgrounds operate seasonally, with most open from spring through fall but closed during winter months. The camping season typically runs from April through October, though specific opening and closing dates differ by location. Reservations are recommended at most sites, especially during summer weekends and holidays when campgrounds can reach capacity.

Several campgrounds in the area feature access to water recreation, with fishing opportunities at locations like Jackson Lake Park and A.W. Marion State Park. The proximity to Columbus makes these campgrounds popular weekend destinations for city residents seeking nearby outdoor experiences. According to reviews, campers appreciate the variety of activities available, particularly for families with children. As one camper reported about Jackson Lake Park, "Lots of fun for kids with the swimming pond and arcade." While some locations offer more amenities and organized activities, others like Scioto Grove provide a more natural experience with sites situated along the Scioto River. Cell service is generally reliable throughout the region, making these campgrounds suitable for those needing to stay connected while enjoying the outdoors.

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Best Camping Sites Near Groveport, Ohio (101)

    1. A.W. Marion State Park Campground

    33 Reviews
    Circleville, OH
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 869-3124

    $21 - $25 / night

    "They had a scavenger hunt which made us really experience the nature around us, going through the woods off trail, going to the lakeside, walking around looking for different things on a list."

    "October weekends in Ohio State Park campgrounds are super popular so we weren’t able to make a reservation here. "

    2. Alum Creek State Park Campground

    80 Reviews
    Lewis Center, OH
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 548-4039

    "Happened to be next to the park host. No choice of where to locate my large tent.  Showers/bathrooms were OK--older facilities.  "

    "First off we have to say that Ohio State Park campgrounds are some of the best we’ve ever stayed in."

    3. Scioto-Grove Metro Park

    8 Reviews
    Grove City, OH
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (614) 949-1078

    "No driving your vehicle any further than the bottom of the hill. Great location, very beautiful. Spacious in between 5 campgrounds and right next to the Scioto River."

    "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."

    4. Jackson Lake Park

    7 Reviews
    Lithopolis, OH
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (614) 837-2656

    $40 - $139 / night

    "As a moto camper, we really lucked out with a flat plot and didn’t have anyone in the spots next to us. My #1 complaint was the bathroom situation."

    "Easy access to sites. Staff could take a lesson in hospitality and giving directions on park."

    5. Hocking Hills State Park Campground

    109 Reviews
    South Bloomingville, OH
    35 miles
    Website

    $29 - $46 / night

    "There are lots of caves, trails, camping options and activities in the area. Be careful, however, every year someone is injured or dies going off trail, often falling from a cliff."

    "If you stay away from the main roads, you might feel like you're in a smaller campground."

    6. Korbel Campgrounds at Ohio Expo Center

    5 Reviews
    Columbus, OH
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 646-3976

    $60 / night

    7. Alder Farm

    1 Review
    Lockbourne, OH
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (614) 414-2029

    $30 / night

    8. Buckeye Lake-Columbus East KOA

    12 Reviews
    Heath, OH
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 928-0706

    "Then outside is the picnic table.  Due to health code rules you have to cook and do food outside of the cabin.  "

    "Not as close to the lake as we first thought but close enough. Will probably be back."

    9. Alton RV Park

    4 Reviews
    Galloway, OH
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (614) 878-9127

    "Not a sightseeing destination, but very convenient place to stop for the night if you’re on a road trip doing a lot of driving. Safe neighborhood with a kroger right down the street."

    10. Tree Haven Campground

    7 Reviews
    New Albany, OH
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 965-3469

    "They have a nice walking trail, potlucks, holiday events, live entertainment and are putting in a new, bigger pool! They also redid the driveway."

    "Great walking trail back through the woods. Pet friendly and the bathrooms were very nice. Well....I guess we did! We are now in a search for a Diesel pusher to go full-time!"

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  • J
    Sep. 7, 2025

    Delaware State Park Campground

    Great peaceful campground

    This is our second time coming here really enjoy this place it's typically more of a quiet relaxed camp there is a playground in each of the 4 sections for kids to play with a remodel shower house at each one. Att works good here verizion not so much but at night when people are sleeping verizion gets a little better.

  • Lisa M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 4, 2025

    Alum Creek State Park Campground

    Nice park but some traffic noise

    Spent three nights here while we were visiting friends in Lewis Center. We stayed in F09 and it was a great spot. Lots of protection on both sides so it was very secluded. And close to the shower house. Only reason I didn’t give this five stars was there was still quite a bit of traffic noise around the park that you could hear. Some nice hiking trails as well. Campsite was nice and level. Showers were super clean and awesome water pressure.

  • Shannon G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 3, 2025

    Mt Gilead State Park Campground

    Small, quiet campground

    We like this small campground, it works well for us. Our pad was pretty level and not hard to back into with a small camper. however, a lot of the pads are at 90° angles instead of 45° so it can be harder for a larger camper back in. The full hook up side the sites are really tight together. The electric only sits are spread out a little more. Some have decent shade while others have none at all. Our site was really nice and had space for a tent or you could hang from a hammock. Great camp store, playgrounds, frisbee golf, hiking paths and small lake.

  • Lisa M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 30, 2025

    Buck Creek State Park Campground

    Quiet park with level spaces

    This park was pretty packed over Labor Day weekend, but it still felt like it wasn’t super crowded. Our space was nice and level. Nice hiking trails in the area. Showers were very nice and clean. Several water spickets throughout the park if you needed to access them. It was a bit of a drive back into the campground, probably 3 1/2 miles.

  • Joe B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 25, 2025

    Campbell Cove Camping

    Nice campground

    We stayed at site 63 , on the water. Big site, water view and plenty of space. The road across the lake has an uphill section and people like to race up it. Trucks, motorcycles and cars. Really loud. I know the campground doesn’t control the road, so it’s just a note about the noise. The site is amazing, and I would come back.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 16, 2025

    Cross Creek Camping Resort

    A Very Pleasant and Quiet Campground

    This campground is clean and we'll maintained. They have a pool, and activities on the weekends. Must sure have a tree and grass with fire pits and a table.

  • Reb S.
    Aug. 11, 2025

    A.W. Marion State Park Campground

    Horrible

    Really disgusted with out last stay here. We ended up next to some tent campers who were homeless which isn't the issue because things in life happen it was the way they acted that just grossed me out. I spent the first few days listening to them arguing and fighting amongst each other about their welfare checks being spent on their cigarettes beer and weed. They had 2 kids one that was autistic that they called a retard the other one they called stupid and it was just heartbreaking. I ended up having to go inside my camper and turning my ac on to escape their screaming and yelling and fighting that went into the midnight hour. My dog has a heart murmur and it made him anxious. I felt like I was camping in the bottoms of Columbus Ohio. The camp host said they are there all the time which is disturbing that they condone this behavior and makes me question the integrity of this location. Luckily after contacting ODNR we were able to move to a location far from them and given a gift card for our troubles. This was after they moved their camp stuff practically across the front bumper of my 100,000 RV. My husband and I pay way to much for our RV and for our stays to put up with this trash. We'd be hard pressed to come back here and be exposed to this kind of drama again.

  • Jenny C.
    Jul. 25, 2025

    Alum Creek State Park Campground

    Family Fun For Everyone!

    We had an absolute blast at the campsite! We stayed in L and the kids loved being close to the water. The campground beach is an absolute must and we even got close to wildlife (aka some pesky raccoons). We love that electric is included and was helpful for plugging in fans during the hot night.

Guide to Groveport

Camping sites near Groveport, Ohio range from primitive backpacking spots to full-service RV parks within a 30-mile radius. The area sits within central Ohio's till plains region with elevations averaging 800-900 feet above sea level, creating generally level camping terrain with occasional gentle hills. Weather conditions typically include warm summers with average July temperatures around 85°F and mild spring and fall camping seasons.

What to do

Explore disc golf courses: Jackson Lake Park offers a full disc golf course alongside its camping facilities. A visitor mentioned, "There is a 'lake' (more of a large pond) on the property, with fishing, and large inflatables to play on in the summer. There is also a disc golf course."

Hike riverside trails: Scioto Grove Metro Park provides primitive backpacking sites along walking paths. A camper shared, "Scioto Grove is great if you're looking to test out some new backpacking gear. There are 5 reservable sites along the river trail and they all have tent pads and a fire pit."

Test backpacking gear: Scioto Grove Metro Park's backpacking trail offers a low-commitment backpacking experience. According to a reviewer, "Nice park. You can reserve spaces to backpack along the rei water trail and stay the night to test gear. Not huge, no crazy obstacles but great for last minute trips close to the city."

Cross unique bridges: The Scioto Grove trail system includes distinctive features for hikers. One camper noted, "Backpacking sites, rope bridge crossing over a creek that kids and adults would love to explore. Wide trails, grass fields and woods that are beautiful all seasons."

What campers like

Quiet weekday camping: A.W. Marion State Park Campground offers peaceful off-season experiences. A camper reported, "A cold but sunny weekend in February at site #32. No other campers there for the weekend, but a lot of foot traffic... You register on your own in the winter and it's walk-ins only at this time."

Family-oriented activities: Jackson Lake Park caters to families with various recreation options. One camper noted, "The little lake was so much fun. My children were upset we had to leave early due to the storm coming in."

Lakeside views: A.W. Marion State Park provides water views from select sites. A visitor mentioned, "Site 45...The camper pad was very level and the site was huge. It had a great view of the lake. I'm not so sure you'd be able to see it once the leaves are back this spring."

Private, spacious sites: Alum Creek State Park Campground offers secluded camping spots. A reviewer shared, "The camp sites are spacious and private, surrounded by trees and brush. Beautiful walking trails. There's also a great mountain biking trail in the vicinity."

What you should know

Bathroom facilities vary widely: Campground restroom quality differs significantly throughout the area. At A.W. Marion, a camper noted, "I would give it a higher rating but there are no showers, concrete floored, hole in the ground 'outhouses' (one men's, one woman's) by the playground and port-a-johns at the other end of the campground."

Reservation requirements: Many campgrounds require advance planning. At Scioto Grove, "They only do it for a short season and in that season two weekend a month to avoid over use."

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Groveport, OH?

According to TheDyrt.com, Groveport, OH offers a wide range of camping options, with 101 campgrounds and RV parks near Groveport, OH and 6 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Groveport, OH?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Groveport, OH is A.W. Marion State Park Campground with a 4-star rating from 33 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Groveport, OH?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 6 free dispersed camping spots near Groveport, OH.

What parks are near Groveport, OH?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 17 parks near Groveport, OH that allow camping, notably Alum Creek Lake and Deer Creek Lake.

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