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  • Dave B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Mound Ridge
    Oct. 25, 2024

    Mound Ridge

    Caesar Creek State Park Campground

    Not sure about Mound Ridge. This is the Campground for Caesar Creek State Park. Excellent facilities. Clean bathrooms with showers. New electrical posts.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from East Fork State Park
    Sep. 19, 2024

    East Fork State Park

    Just my luck

    When you check out, Eastfork, you should look at it personally instead of just online. My mistake was I did it online and I ended up with My Family being in the middle of the rich snob class of loop I lol.? We did have a very nice neighbor across from us the last couple days. The bathrooms were clean . Our lot was full of acorns very very dry and very very small lot. They say you’re supposed to camp or park your tent from the electric box over.

  • Megan M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Stonelick Lake State Park
    Sep. 18, 2024

    Stonelick Lake State Park

    Nice but Noisy

    This campground has nice big sites, not the tiny sites that some Ohio state park campgrounds have. Most of them looked relatively level. However, there is no privacy, you are smashed right against your neighbors on both sides, and some parts were essentially just an RV parking lot.

    The showerhouse was fine, I wouldn't call it clean as there was hair and scummy stuff everywhere, but I was there on a fully booked weekend so I guess you'll have that. The toilet/sink building nearest to our site reeked of urine, think gas station bathroom that hasn't been cleaned in years- looked clean but smelled terrible. There was also just one pedestal sink in this bathroom, so nowhere to put your things if you want to brush your teeth, even wash your hands. 

    The big problem was the noise. We were there on "camper appreciation weekend" and they way they "appreciated" us was have an extremely noisy, not-very-talented cover band blare extremely loud 70s and 80s music for three hours on Saturday night. They had big speakers, amps, drum set, the whole bit. You could hear it quite clearly and loudly from every corner of the campground. I go camping for peace and quiet, to hear the crickets and birds and the crackle of our campfire. I do not want to have to endure three hours of men wailing on their guitars and belting out every top forty hit ever written by Lynyrd Skynyrd. It was extremely annoying, disruptive and jarring, and took away from our camping experience of sitting peacefully by our camp fire. If I were to return here, I would call first to make sure they are not "appreciating" the campers and putting on an unsolicited rock concert.

  • jThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from A.J. Jolly Park & Campground
    Sep. 12, 2024

    A.J. Jolly Park & Campground

    AJ Jolly campground

    Expensive for what it has to offer. At 48.00 bucks a night yes they do have WIFI in the RV section. They do have concrete pads. It’s a shame they are worthless they are to small to park the average RV on an are on the wrong side of most rigs unless you pull in 1/2 the sites the electric is on the wrong side. The sites are gravel and not level the rest rooms are new and nice. The horse stalks are very nice. If you have a large horse trailer type camper your screwed the sites are small so that only leaves you with the RV sites that are a few 100 feet away from the stables If you want to walk threw the drainage ditch add about 300 ft if you don’t want to walk threw the muck. It’s a shame when they paved the entry road they didn’t spend a little more. “Grant money “ or tax money an do it properly. The main play ground is extremely nice. About 1/3 Mile walk. They do have a small playground in the rv section. For horses again they have a nice setup for big RVs it Sux they have a dump station. Situated in between the entry road to the Fkatwood rv section and equestrian area The main lake is nice you can rent kayaks canoes. Or use your own boat. The boat ramp is nice the other end of the lake at the flat wood rv section. Is t really a lake it’s a back water shallow mud hole depending on the time of the year. Mosquitoes the size of jet fighters. Will rather eat you alive or carry you off. “Lol sorry could t resist “ it gets bad the park is clean and well maintained Except for the camp sites

  • Anna S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Scioto Trail State Park
    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.

  • z
    Camper-submitted photo from Stonelick Lake State Park
    Sep. 5, 2024

    Stonelick Lake State Park

    Great experience

    Me and my partner went during Labor Day and left the fourth. We were there for three days and two nights. It was amazing. Our spot was a small walk to the water so we could fish and still keep up with the fire. We were right against the woods. There was a perfect flat spot for the tent. The trees were great cover from the bright sun. We were also able to walk to the restroom and could see the whole building from our site. We were site 009. So the bathroom was across the road. Everyone was very friendly there as well! The only downside was the grill for the fire pit. It’s at an angle so cooking on it was difficult as it was hard not to spill food

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from East Fork State Park
    Aug. 24, 2024

    East Fork State Park

    Decent spot to tent camp (while working on my “itty bitt” camper

    Lot372 sits in a little into the woods. Makes it cool for camping. Real camping without a camper. lol shade some sun but watch out for the yellow jackets!

  • Chaz C.
    Camper-submitted photo from Beechwood Acres Camping Resort
    Aug. 22, 2024

    Beechwood Acres Camping Resort

    Small, But Great Family Spot!

    This is a great place to take the kids. We go here every year. They have an in-ground pool, a small store for camping needs, firewood delivery and propane refills. Cell service here is awful and there is no WiFi. The antenna will pick up several local channels. There is a Dollar General about 10 mins away for grocery needs. They have several pull-through and full hookup options as well. Sites are somewhat level. This park has beautiful landscaping that is always meticulously maintained. They also host events and if you check their event calendar on their website, you can see what’s going on during your stay. We were fortunate enough to see the band Timestamp and loved it! They even had a community bonfire!

  • EThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Sandy Springs Campground
    Jul. 25, 2024

    Sandy Springs Campground

    Fun for all

    The campsite is totally geared towards family fun! The owners are so hospitable, that you feel like family! One of the most fun places we’ve ever stayed! My kids were busy nonstop with planned fun activities! And they had things for the adults as well and a lot of things for everyone to do together!

  • Shannon G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from East Fork State Park
    Jul. 21, 2024

    East Fork State Park

    Spacious site

    We enjoyed this site a lot. Neighbors weren’t sitting on top of one another. There was a tree for shade and plenty of space and grass to walk our dogs. Shower house was great!

  • 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!

  • Kim H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Deer Creek Camping Resort
    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.

  • brielle M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cozy-Dale Campground
    Apr. 4, 2024

    Cozy-Dale Campground

    Wonderful

    I have been living here for almost a year now and I will have to say it is really nice and well taken care of it’s not a big campground but it has the best people there and they have so many summer time events you can join in on if you are camping

  • M
    Camper-submitted photo from Sandy Springs Campground
    Apr. 1, 2024

    Sandy Springs Campground

    Quiet little campground

    The view!!!!!! Backing your camper up to the view of the Ohio River is so calming. Watching the barges going up and down is never boring. The owners go out of their way to make sure that you are ok or if you need anything.

  • 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.

  • E
    Camper-submitted photo from Thousand Trails Wilmington
    Oct. 8, 2023

    Thousand Trails Wilmington

    First Stay

    This was the first stay of my full time RV life. I’m glad I started here. It’s nice and quiet. People seem to be very friendly. I use Starlink and T-mobile 5G. The T-Mobile seems to be working best here. The cell booster I have made it go from “good” to “excellent”. I was able to get a full hook up site which I wasn’t expecting. My hot water tank went out and I had to use the bath house and it got the job done. It was clean, which I appreciated. There are a lot of seasonal campers here that have permanent spots. There is plenty of hiking close by and either Dayton to the north or Cincinnati to the south for plenty of things to do.

  • Mary T.
    Camper-submitted photo from Sandy Springs Campground
    Sep. 15, 2023

    Sandy Springs Campground

    Super campground on the Ohio

    We arrived late and the hosts were so kind and communicative. We were met at the office and given a site right on the river. We had a peaceful night and awoke to fog on the river which was beautiful and quickly lifted. A sweet kitty visited with us during our walk down to the water and breakfast. Electric and water hookups were fine and the showers were great - individual rooms with toilet, sink and shower were roomy and had surfaces for resting your toiletries. We were just passing through so only stayed one night but I’d definitely go back. Highly recommend.

  • Sara B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Winton Woods Campground
    Sep. 2, 2023

    Winton Woods Campground

    Can't believe this Campground is in the City!

    See note about Site 50 below before you book! 

    Needed to stay in Cincinnatti to visit friends, so decided to check out Winton Woods and we were so impressed! We had an electric-only site, which put us under established trees. The sites with water, sewer, and concrete pads are newer and nice, but the trees are still growing. So for the summer, I'd go with an electric only site to enjoy the shade. 

    The campground has a nice camp store with ice cream and other camping essentials (ice, firewood, etc) and the park has a great system of paved trails around the lake. The biggest surprise was a small laundry room that I took full advantage of: the washer was only $1.25 per (small) load and the dryer was 25 cents per 8 minutes. It wasn't fancy (and didn't have a change machine) but it definitely got the job done!

    Even if we didn't need to stay IN the city again, I think we'd consider Winton Woods. But for an urban campground, it was amazing! 

    Important Note: We stayed in site 50. There is a large dip and hill leading up to this site. I would avoid for most travel trailers. We have an Airstream Basecamp, which has an aggressive departure angle and could handle the dip, but I think it would be problematic for most trailers.

  • Tamar
    Camper-submitted photo from Winton Woods Campground Hamilton County Park
    Aug. 31, 2023

    Winton Woods Campground Hamilton County Park

    Peaceful and not busy

    I stayed at an electric only spot nestled in the trees by the lake. I was the only RV in this section all week and it was so peaceful and private. There is a fire ring, a picnic table and an oversized gravel spot with plenty of trees to hang my hammock from. The sounds of nature serenaded me throughout the week. The bathrooms were clean and dumping and getting water was easy.

  • Dona R.
    Camper-submitted photo from Deer Creek Camping Resort
    Aug. 28, 2023

    Deer Creek Camping Resort

    This campground is a great get away to meet up with great friends

    Disregard the review from Kim B on May 31st, 2023.  She was kicked out because her 5th wheel sewer on it was compacted and couldn't be used.  she has posted twice for help to unclog it because of using 5 gallon buckets with toilet lid.  Not only one but was using 4 buckets at a time before dumping keeping in her camper before caught dumping behind camper and trying to fit it down a small hole where the honey pots go that you are suppose to use.  All she said, as a review was actually about the crook she is to survive and take money not holding a job herself.  She did the review because she paid monthly on the 1st and it was the 31st she was told she had to be out by that Saturday, the 3rd of June.  I would post photos of what I stated above but they have to be your own photos and they are her pleas for help telling what she was doing.  This is a great campground to stay at and because of people like her is what gives places a bad name.  Which advising her to leave was the way to keep the campground clean and safe for all to enjoy.  Don't let one rotten apple make your decision on a great place to stay.  Many wonderful people will reach out to help you rather hooking up, helping to start your fire, even asking if you want to join them for breakfast/lunch or dinner.  Or join them around their fire for great conversations.

  • Tabby T.
    Camper-submitted photo from John Bryan State Park
    Aug. 14, 2023

    John Bryan State Park

    Perfect Camping Experience

    My step dad and I stayed here and it was a fantastic experience! it had amazing amenities, super easy to navigate and find and super affordable! Most of all it was safe, we left out stuff there all day while we were out exploring and nothing was ever disturbed and we were never disturbed during our stay there. It was a great experience, we will most definitely be back!

  • Jake C.The Dyrt ADMIN User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lizzy’s Acres
    Jul. 28, 2023

    Lizzy’s Acres

    Wooded Camping near State Parks & a small town

    Jake from the Dyrt here!  Lizzy's Acres is a new listing on the Dyrt, but they offer a great location for those looking to explore the area.  Check them out and show them some love!

  • Kelly W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Paint Creek State Park Campground
    Jul. 19, 2023

    Paint Creek State Park Campground

    Cozy and woodsy

    We had an awesome time camping here. We were far away enough from our neighbors but close enough at the same time. The shower houses are slightly sketchy. There isnt a place to keep any clothes dry and only one of three showers produced warm water. We showered in our camper instead.



Guide to Hillsboro

Camping near Hillsboro, Ohio, offers a variety of experiences for outdoor lovers. From scenic hikes to family-friendly activities, there’s something for everyone in this beautiful region.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the stunning 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: Head to Cowan Lake State Park Campground for some fishing. A visitor shared, “The lake was beautiful with the ability to rent kayaks,” perfect for a relaxing day on the water.
  • Disc Golf: If you enjoy disc golf, check out Buck Creek State Park Campground. One reviewer noted, “Large park with a marina, archery range, disc golf and more,” highlighting the variety of activities available.

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the well-maintained restrooms and shower houses. A visitor at East Fork State Park Campground said, “Clean bathrooms and plenty of room between sites,” which adds to the overall experience.
  • Spacious Sites: Many campers enjoy the roomy campsites. One reviewer at Caesar Creek State Park Campground mentioned, “Camp sites are spacious,” making it easier to relax and enjoy the outdoors.
  • Family-Friendly Atmosphere: Families love the activities available at places like Sandy Springs Campground. A parent shared, “The campsite is totally geared towards family fun!” which makes it a great choice for those with kids.

What you should know:

  • Close Proximity of Sites: Many campgrounds have sites that are close together. A camper at John Bryan State Park Campground noted, “The sites are very close together,” so be prepared for some neighborly interactions.
  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like A.W. Marion State Park Campground, may not have showers or water hookups. A visitor mentioned, “There is no beach, and what is probably a snack bar or boat rental place was all boarded up,” so plan accordingly.
  • Wildlife Encounters: Be aware of wildlife, especially raccoons. A camper at John Bryan State Park Campground warned, “The sheer number and boldness of raccoons...freaked the kids and new campers out.”

Tips for camping with families:

  • Plan Activities: Make sure to have a list of activities to keep everyone engaged. A parent at Sandy Springs Campground said, “My kids were busy nonstop with planned fun activities!”
  • Choose the Right Site: Look for spacious sites that allow for play. A camper at Cowan Lake State Park Campground mentioned, “The campground staff and volunteers are amazing! Friendly atmosphere beautiful scenery,” which is great for families.
  • Pack Snacks: Keep snacks handy for the kids. A visitor at Hocking Hills State Park Campground suggested, “Plan to take a hike if you can and go early to beat the crowds,” so having snacks can help keep energy levels up.

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Length: Make sure to check the pad length before booking. A reviewer at Stonelick State Park Campground advised, “Some sites are really short. Be sure to check the pad length.”
  • Use Dump Stations Wisely: Familiarize yourself with the location of dump stations. A camper at Buck Creek State Park Campground noted, “Dump station is conveniently located in the center loop,” which can save time.
  • Stay Connected: Many campgrounds offer good cell reception. A visitor at Stonelick State Park Campground mentioned, “Great ATT reception,” which is helpful for planning your next adventure.

Camping near Hillsboro, Ohio, has its unique charm and challenges. With the right preparation, you can enjoy a memorable outdoor experience!

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