Top Tent Camping near Howard, OH

Looking for an adventure where you can explore Howard and then fall asleep in your tent? The Dyrt can help you find the best tent campsites for your next trip. Each tent site offers quick access to one or more of Howard, Ohio's most popular destinations.

Best Tent Sites Near Howard, OH (12)

    Camper-submitted photo from Mohican Memorial State Forest Park & Pack, Site #10
    Camper-submitted photo from Mohican Memorial State Forest Park & Pack, Site #10
    Camper-submitted photo from Mohican Memorial State Forest Park & Pack, Site #10
    Camper-submitted photo from Mohican Memorial State Forest Park & Pack, Site #10
    Camper-submitted photo from Mohican Memorial State Forest Park & Pack, Site #10
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    Camper-submitted photo from Mohican Memorial Forest (Park and Pack Campsite 3)
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    Camper-submitted photo from Mohican Memorial State Forest Park and Pack Site 1
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    Camper-submitted photo from Mohican Memorial State Forest Park and Pack Site 1
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    4. Mohican Memorial State Forest Park and Pack Site 1

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      5. Walhonding Hills Campground

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          7. Hidden Hollow Camp

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          Hidden Hollow Camp features a beautiful one-acre woodland pond and two nature trails. In geographical terms, a “hollow” is exactly as it sounds – a small valley or basin in the land. At the bottom of Hidden Hollow is the West Fork of the East Branch of the Black River. The rich soil of its floodplain is home to towering sycamore, black willow, and black walnut trees -- along with a diverse array of wildflowers. The trees and thickets here provide ideal habitat for migrating warblers. Visitors should plan on bird-watching during spring and fall migration.

          The enclosed building at Hidden Hollow Camp offers the perfect amenities for an “indoor camping” experience for up to 75 people, including a wood-burning stove, scenic wraparound porch, movie screen, electric range, food preparation tables, and a refrigerator. Alcohol is permitted inside the enclosed building only when reserved for day-use or camping.

          Although there is no indoor plumbing, the frost-proof water spigots with potable water are easily accessible at two outdoor locations. A gray-water pit for disposal of dirty dish water is located adjacent to the toilets. The site includes a campfire ring surrounded with plenty of flexible bench seating and a parade ground area with a flagpole for scout ceremonies. There are turf areas for outdoor recreation activities and a team-building challenge course.

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            Camper-submitted photo from Dillon Lake Group Picnic Shelter
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            9. Dillon Lake Group Picnic Shelter

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            Overview

            Dillon Lake is approximately six miles northwest of Zanesville, Ohio, and twenty miles east of Newark, Ohio. Access to the lake is provided by State Route 146 via State Routes 16 and 586 from the north and US 40 and Interstate 70 from the south. The office is open from 7:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, but the area is open 24 hours.

            Natural Features:

            The picnic shelter/playground area is located above Dillon Lake, next to a large parking area. Visitors get a beautiful view of the lake, grass covered hills and wooded areas.

            Recreation:

            Plenty of recreation is available throughout this area including water sports on the lake, great fishing and hunting, biking, and extraordinary wildlife viewing. We offer an accessible fishing pier below the dam and a trail with exercise facilities.

            Facilities:

            The picnic shelter offers 10 accessible picnic tables. The facility also offers several barbeque grills and a large fenced-in playground. Other facilities include a gazebo and fitness trail surrounded by park benches, picnic tables and beautiful landscaping.

            Nearby Attractions:

            Other facilities around the area are provided by the Ohio State Parks and Division of Wildlife. These include several boat launches, plenty of hiking, biking, and horse trails, hunting areas, and a swim beach.

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            Recent Tent Reviews In Howard

            564 Reviews of 12 Howard Campgrounds


            • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Delaware State Park Campground
              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.

            • j
              Camper-submitted photo from Wolfie's Campground
              Oct. 11, 2024

              Wolfie's Campground

              Great place, not peaceful at night

              Bathrooms very clean. Loved the free games. Cabin was very clean and had comfortable beds. Doesn’t make sense to have quiet time at dark when bar nearby plays loud music outside till late.

            • Julia A.
              Camper-submitted photo from Mohican Wilderness
              Oct. 10, 2024

              Mohican Wilderness

              River of Fire

              We came here during the 2024 River of Fire Event. The campground was packed but you couldn’t tell because the sites were all so spacious! Half the sites are right on the river which gives a good view and great place to fish and kayak(too cold on this trip). The event was very well organized and very fun to participate in. Staff was all very friendly and helpful! After the event many campers cleared out(end of season and kids in school) so my husband and I basically had the whole campground to ourselves for 2 of the days. It was extremely peaceful there and we look forward to returning.

            • Michele M.
              Camper-submitted photo from Town and Country Camp Resort
              Oct. 2, 2024

              Town and Country Camp Resort

              Affordable, friendly and beautiful

              I have camped here 3 times as an adult and most of my childhood here. It's quiet, the campers and staff and friendly. They have large shaded sites and a few tent sites in the back still. It's not going to blow your mind here, but I will continue to enjoy T&C because of its cost, how close it is to home, and how enjoyable of a time I've had here.

            • GThe Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Charles Mill Lake Park Campground
              Sep. 17, 2024

              Charles Mill Lake Park Campground

              Nice older campground

              Eagle point is more rustic than the campground by the marina. Gravel pads, many on sloping ground. No way to know which sites might work for you until you look when you arrive. Someone did answer the phone, though, and let us move to another site.We had electric-only, by choice, for 2 nights. Water nearby. Not very many transient campers, but lots of "seasonal" to permanent-looking larger trailers. Quiet in our loop because only a few sites were occupied. Very nice bathroom and shower building. The dump station here is set up for emptying totes- not much room to park a trailer/RV for dumping at it. We drove to the dump station by the marina to have more room to work. Rinse water hose at the sewer opening had no water hose fitting on it (just a skinny brass angled spout), so no way to rinse our blackwater tank. Potable water was 40 feet away, but all water came out of a backflow preventer, so no way to use a hose. Disappointed with the dump station. Overall, it was fine for 2 nights. If you have a boat, there are lots of covers to explore on the lake. The water is very silty, and rather shallow in most places.

            • RThe Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Sunset Springs RV Resort
              Sep. 16, 2024

              Sunset Springs RV Resort

              Ohio River Peace

              We arrived and were able to upgrade to site #1 due to a cancellation, overlooking the Ohio River. No one between us and the river, and we had a grand view.

              The campground is very well kept, all sites would have been a good spot to call home for a couple nights. It was also a pretty quiet camp, compared to others, but they had their usual weekend events during the day for kids, to keep them occupied. Saturday evening they had a pot luck and then live music, which was good enough being a free event.

              The only complaint is that one of the campers had a white standard poodle and though leashed, they didn’t control the dog out of others personal space. Very irritating. The camp owners were there and we didn’t see them communicate with the dog’s owner about controlling their dog either. The dog seemed to still be in a puppy mode and just wanted to play, but that doesn’t excuse the owners.

              All in all, a great camp that we’ll likely return to.

            • JThe Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Rustic Knolls Campground
              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.

            • GThe Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Salt Fork State Park
              Sep. 12, 2024

              Salt Fork State Park

              Great fall camping

              Dated, but pretty clean bath\shower building with clothes washer and dryer ($2). Sites in C-loop are far enough apart to not feel too crammed together. Power pedestal has 20, 30 and 50 amp service. 30 amp worked fine. Lots of trails, allowing dogs on leash. True, other amenities are a drive of at least a couple miles to get to. ATT service was fine for streaming using ROKU and my phone as a hotspot. Paved, level pads, but not long enough for largest trailers. Check size if you have one. Sites at South end of loop get the most shade

            • Wailym C.
              Camper-submitted photo from Alum Creek State Park
              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)

            • Charles K.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Ashland Fairgrounds
              Aug. 31, 2024

              Ashland Fairgrounds

              Great place to stop over night

              Ashland fairgrounds has $20 tent sites or $35 full hookups. You may need an extension cord. All back in sites. Bathrooms are open and close by. No showers. Very clean and quiet. There were 4 others staying here. All were nice. If you arrive after hours grab an envelope and drop payment in an envelope. If you stay in the grass parking lot while no other events are going on you can stay for free.

            • Bill G.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Evergreen Park RV Resort
              Aug. 27, 2024

              Evergreen Park RV Resort

              Immaculate

              Truly a quiet, nice, meticulously cared for, and perfect place to stay. This place will be a regular destination from now on.

            • Hali R.
              Camper-submitted photo from Clay's Park
              Aug. 19, 2024

              Clay's Park

              Disgusting

              We recently stayed at the Yogi Bear Campground and, while the overall experience was fun, the condition of our cabin was absolutely unacceptable, especially considering the$900 we paid for just two nights. Upon arrival, we were shocked by the state of the cabin. There was hair all over the sink, toilet, and shower. The floors were filthy, with dog hair everywhere. It was clear that the silverware hadn't been properly cleaned, and the fans were caked with about a quarter-inch of dust. To make matters worse, we found trash and wrappers lying around, and there was a huge stain on the mattress protector. Crumbs were scattered throughout, indicating that the cabin had not been cleaned prior to our stay. I tried to clean the futon myself after realizing how dirty everything was, and the amount of dog hair and dirt I collected was appalling. When I spilled something on the floor and wiped it up with a paper towel, the towel turned black, showing that the floors likely hadn't been scrubbed in ages.

               The water situation was equally disturbing. The water smelled horrible, and both the shower head and faucet were caked with scum. My kids begged not to have to take a shower because of the smell. While I understand that water softeners and filters can be expensive, this was simply unacceptable, especially given how much we paid for the higher-end cabins. At the very least, the website should mention that guests might want to bring a shower head filter or be prepared for the poor water quality. 

              To add to our frustration, unlike the other cabins, ours didn't have a WiFi access code panel. Some of our friends stayed in nearby cabins, and only a few of them had the WiFi password. When we called to ask for the password, nobody ever called us back. This was especially concerning for our friends who had babies with them and needed WiFi to set up their baby monitors. 

              This level of cleanliness might be expected in a$50/night cabin, but for the price we paid, it is beyond ridiculous and incredibly disappointing.

            • Janessa S.
              Camper-submitted photo from Salt Fork State Park
              Aug. 11, 2024

              Salt Fork State Park

              Equestrian

              Always love going to salt fork. Bathrooms are always clean and I appreciate having wash racks for the horses. If i had a complaint it would be that the campground is always pretty busy

            • SThe Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Mohican State Park
              Aug. 8, 2024

              Mohican State Park

              Good overnight

              I didn’t see much of this park because I only stayed overnight, but I got a good nights rest and felt safe. A few of the spots are not level and it appeared that not all of them had tables or fire pits. It didn’t appear that anyone did drive throughs to monitor noise or who was there, but I didn’t mind. There were quite a bit of teens camping out and while they were pretty loud late into the night, it made me happy to see them camping and floating the river. The pit toilet shelters were large and clean too.

            • RThe Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Coshocton Lake Park
              Jul. 26, 2024

              Coshocton Lake Park

              Hidden Gem

              Decent sites with a waterpark, historic Roscoe Village, canal boat, and plenty of hiking/ walking/ biking trails and paved paths. One of our favorites

            • Josie W.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Mohican Memorial State Forest
              Jul. 11, 2024

              Mohican Memorial State Forest

              Decent Camping

              The campsites are not as private as the pictures make it look. There are a LOT of campers and tents; it feels busy and crowded. We did like the paved pull-through site and were close to the river. Electric was good and people were friendly. Bathrooms close to all campsites. Showers not clean and broken; hot water questionable. We liked being close to the hiking trails this morning and it was dog friendly.

            • dellimama_6@yahoo.com
              Camper-submitted photo from Claremar Twin Lakes Camping Resort
              Jun. 18, 2024

              Claremar Twin Lakes Camping Resort

              Clar Mar/ Twin Lakes

              After booking online, they changed my reservation site to a small spot no where near the bathrooms as I asked. She told me it was right across from the site. Not true. No fire pit in this spot and the site was so small, (my driveway is bigger). Not the picture that supposedly represented what I was paying for. We went home very disappointed. The kids were so excited to go camping and it wasn't worth paying for. We will NEVER reserve a spot at this campground again.

            • J
              Camper-submitted photo from Dillon State Park Campground
              Jun. 16, 2024

              Dillon State Park Campground

              Nice spacious campsites

              First time at this park booked last minute so options were limited wasn't sure what leftovers we would get but ended up with 2 great sites. We lucked out and had 2 trees just right for hammock relaxing but it seems like lots of sites have no trees just depends on the section of park not alot of privacy between. Sites but there huge so you don't feel stuffed in next to everyone. Shower houses are limited 1 in each section but plenty of flush bathrooms located all over and kept very clean. Internet works very well verizon and att.

            • Daniel & Heather U.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Salt Fork State Park
              Jun. 5, 2024

              Salt Fork State Park

              Average Campground, Amazing Park

              Someone cancelled and this amazing site fell into our lap. I always put a ridiculous amount of time into finding sites that match our wants/needs list. This campground has very few sites that make the cut, but F08 was perfect. Backed up to the woods, has a view of the lake, shade, privacy, hammock trees, medium size, electric, bathroom directly across the street, water and grey water dump directly across the street.

              Everywhere we camp, we color code a campground map with sites we like/dislike. This campground had about 7 sites we liked out of over 200. There are almost no sites with shade or privacy, many are small and oddly angled towards the road. They do all have 15A, 30A and 50A hookups and newer, level pads. The bathrooms however are very outdated. They still have the spring loaded faucets that you have to hold open and the men's shower houses is still a shared room for your things and changing. Worst of all, the water pressure was terrible and constantly changing. 

              This campground is in one of Ohio's largest state parks and is very popular. Which is why a lot of these negatives are pretty shocking to us. Like the never developed D loop. You would think for such a large and busy park, they would want as many sites as possible and to update the facilities.

              One of my complaints about all of Ohio's state parks is the lack of tree preservation. Almost all of the state parks just clear the land to install power/water. You'd think a Ohio State Division of Wildlife State Park would take a bit extra care and attention to preserve some of them which also makes for a much better camping experience. 

              Overall, the positive rating isn't for the campground but rather the almost 20,000 acre state park. It is insanely huge and has many, many places to see and explore. There are beaches (even a private one for the campground), boat launches, hunting roads, historical house/cottage that is a museum, a cave and more.

              Lastly, The Dyrt never seems to map the campground correctly so I couldn't do their cell network tests. However, Mint/T-Mobile and Verizon had pretty strong 5G. It slowed down a few times but was there the entire time.

            • s
              Camper-submitted photo from Jackson Lake Park
              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..

            • CThe Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Mohican State Park
              May. 16, 2024

              Mohican State Park

              Great Location

              Older state park, but very well maintained. Restrooms and showers clean and sanitary. Pool was not open yet when we were there. Close to hiking, MTB trails, canoeing. Sites are generally level with ample spacing. Park staff were friendly and helpful. We camped at Mohican State Park in a Motorhome on a site along the river.

            • GThe Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Mohican State Park
              May. 2, 2024

              Mohican State Park

              Nice Place

              I have tent camped, rented a cabin, and taken my RV there. It is nice by the creek and lots of trails nearby to hike. The pool is nice in the summer and the people working at check in and at the camp store are so nice.



            Guide to Howard

            Camping near Howard, Ohio, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an action-packed weekend, there are several campgrounds to check out.

            What to do:

            • Boating and Fishing: Many campers enjoy the water activities available at Alum Creek State Park Campground. One visitor mentioned, "The boat launch to lake access is very nice with plenty of parking and space."
            • Hiking and Trails: Explore the scenic trails at Mohican State Park Campground. A reviewer noted, "Close to hiking, MTB trails, canoeing," making it a great spot for outdoor enthusiasts.
            • Disc Golf: If you're into disc golf, Dillon State Park Campground has you covered. One camper shared, "They have one of the nicest state parks we have been to," highlighting the park's amenities.

            What campers like:

            • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the parks. A visitor at Mohican Adventures Campground said, "The sites and bathrooms were very clean."
            • Friendly Staff: Many reviews mention the helpfulness of the staff. A camper at Dillon State Park Campground remarked, "Staff were friendly and helpful."
            • Spacious Campsites: Campers enjoy the roomy sites at Cross Creek Camping Resort. One reviewer noted, "There are large back-in and pull-thru sites, each with grass, tree, picnic table, and fire pit."

            What you should know:

            • Road Noise: Some campgrounds, like Alum Creek State Park Campground, have nearby busy roads. A visitor mentioned, "Quiet except for the road noise due to nearby busy roads."
            • Site Size Variability: Not all sites are the same size. A camper at Ohio Mount Gilead State Park pointed out, "The sites can be tight to get in and out of with big campers."
            • Limited Amenities: Some parks may have fewer amenities. A reviewer at Pleasant Hill Lake Park Campground said, "Not a ton to do besides a small park."

            Tips for camping with families:

            • Activities for Kids: Look for campgrounds with kid-friendly activities. At Mohican Wilderness, one camper said, "Great campground. Lots of activities for all ages to do."
            • Playgrounds: Check for playgrounds at the campground. A visitor at Mount Gilead State Park Campground mentioned, "There’s a good playground."
            • Safety: Ensure the campground is safe for kids. A camper at Dillon State Park Campground felt reassured by the presence of park rangers, saying, "It was re-assuring to see the ODNR officers drive through multiple times."

            Tips from RVers:

            • Check Site Sizes: Make sure to check the size of the RV sites. A camper at Ohio Dillon State Park noted, "Some of them do hold water in the bottom inside loop of section A."
            • Level Pads: Look for campgrounds with level pads. A visitor at Alum Creek State Park Campground appreciated the "level pads" at the sites.
            • Plan for Mud: Be prepared for muddy conditions if it rains. A camper at Pleasant Hill Lake Park Campground warned, "If rain is predicted, the place turns into a complete mudpit."

            Camping near Howard, Ohio, has something for everyone, from families to RVers. Just remember to check the specific amenities and features of each campground to find the best fit for your trip!

            Frequently Asked Questions

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

              According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Howard, OH is Mohican Memorial State Forest Park & Pack, Site #10 with a 5-star rating from 5 reviews.

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