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Best Campgrounds near Delaware, OH

566 Reviews

Delaware, Ohio provides access to several established campgrounds with varied accommodations for outdoor enthusiasts. Alum Creek State Park Campground offers tent sites, RV hookups, cabins, and glamping options approximately 10 miles south of Delaware. Cross Creek Camping Resort in Delaware provides similar camping styles with full hookup sites for RVs. The surrounding area contains multiple state parks and private campgrounds within a 20-mile radius, creating a network of camping areas that serve both overnight visitors and seasonal campers.

Many campgrounds in the region require reservations, particularly during summer months when lake activities are popular. Most developed sites provide electric hookups, with some offering full-hookup amenities including water, sewer, and 50-amp service. "Sites are pretty close together and mostly permanent, but it's in a good location and decent amenities," noted one camper about Cross Creek Camping Resort. Access roads throughout most campgrounds accommodate large RVs, though some parks like Mt. Gilead State Park have limitations for bigger rigs. The camping season generally runs April through November, with select locations like Delaware State Park and Berkshire Campgrounds remaining open year-round.

Campers frequently mention the privacy and natural settings as highlights of state park campgrounds in the area. "The best thing about this campground is the privacy on your site. Most sites are partial or full shade," reported one visitor about Alum Creek State Park. Water recreation forms a central feature of the camping experience, with multiple campgrounds situated near lakes or reservoirs. Alum Creek State Park includes a large beach area and boating facilities, while Cross Creek offers a swimming pool and recreational amenities. The proximity to Columbus makes these campgrounds popular weekend destinations, with some visitors noting increased traffic noise at certain locations. Developed campground options vary in density, with state parks generally offering more spacious sites compared to private RV parks where sites tend to be closer together.

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Best Camping Sites Near Delaware, Ohio (88)

    1. Alum Creek State Park Campground

    80 Reviews
    Lewis Center, OH
    6 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.  "

    "Located between Sunbury and Delaware so there are plenty of places to restock."

    2. Delaware State Park Campground

    37 Reviews
    Radnor, OH
    8 miles
    Website

    "Delaware State Park is a gem in the Ohio state park system. What is amazing to us is how few people seem to know it exists!"

    "This is another of our favorite Ohio State Parks.  The campground is setup in a nice layout with each of the separate sections having a spoke and wheel layout with a bathhouse in the middle.  "

    3. Cross Creek Camping Resort

    13 Reviews
    Lewis Center, OH
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 549-2267

    $35 - $95 / night

    "Cross Creek Camping Resort in Delaware, Ohio is a very nice campground with friendly staff and lots of amenities!"

    "We stayed two nights here on our tour of Ohio. After staying in state parks, the narrow sites are close with no privacy."

    4. Berkshire Campgrounds

    5 Reviews
    Galena, OH
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 965-2321

    $38 / night

    "There is a small lake that you can walk around. They also have a path through the woods where you can let the dogs run if you choose to."

    "This place is huge, tons of paths for walking and exploring. Also features mini golf, volleyball, basketball, an in-ground pool and a pond."

    5. Cardinal Center Campground

    8 Reviews
    Kilbourne, OH
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (419) 253-0800

    $47 - $53 / night

    "Our site was on a cul de sac and was close to the pool. The sites and road were gravel. They have an indoor pool, stocked fishing pond, and an indoor clubhouse with a pool table."

    "from our garden as we had way too much for just us and asked the welcome center to tell people to help themselves to what ever they wanted. we then toured the campgroundand found the stocked fishing lake"

    6. Mt Gilead State Park Campground

    24 Reviews
    Mount Gilead, OH
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (419) 946-1961

    "This is one of the smaller campgrounds in the Ohio State Parks system but it’s a little hidden gem."

    "The "Camp Host" came around a few times a day to ensure trash was picked up and needs were met. Site 8 has full hookups and a concrete parking pad."

    7. Tree Haven Campground

    7 Reviews
    New Albany, OH
    16 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!"

    8. Sunbury/Columbus North KOA Holiday

    5 Reviews
    Centerburg, OH
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 625-6600

    "The campground is tucked away in a suburb of Columbus next to a soybean field, very quiet area. Only a 15-20 minute drive into town to go shopping if need be."

    "At least three ponds all fairly nice with ducks and geese hanging around. There's a few sites are unlevel so you may need to use your levelers and maybe some blocks, we did."

    9. Pastime Campground

    5 Reviews
    Plain City, OH
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (614) 915-0655

    $15 - $38 / night

    "Walking path and playground are adjacent to the campground. There is a nice swimming pool at the south end of the village park. Campers get a discounted admission."

    10. Grins & Pickin's CampFarm

    3 Reviews
    Centerburg, OH
    15 miles
    Website

    $25 - $35 / night

    "Sites are around a manicured field but with a high “pollinators maze” in the middle that creates too privacy and sound barrier. Only outhouses but they were very clean."

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  • Brandon S.
    Oct. 9, 2025

    Sunset Springs Campground & Event Center

    Add pricing information

    My experience here was awesome! It's literally less than 15 minutes drive to loudenville, there are a lot of amenities for guests, and the sights to see are to die for! The only thing left to desire is on the description page it should have a list of prices for each camping style, (i.e. trying, rving, pull behinds and so on n so forth.)

  • Evan H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 22, 2025

    Grins & Pickin's CampFarm

    Great area away from the busy park campsites

    G&P is exceptionally well maintained with 31 sites of varying sizes. Owner is extremely welcoming and prices are good. Front and rear Porto bathrooms for use.

  • 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.

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

    Indian Lake State Park Campground

    Lots of sites

    Our pad was not level front to back so we had to adjust a little bit. The fire ring was nice but our picnic table was beat up. I went to move it and the seat pulled right off. We stayed on a Sunday night so it wasn’t packed. There are a ton of sites. Some had great shade and others didn’t have any at all. The bathrooms were flush toilets and they did have shower houses too. The camp store is really big and it’s right next to their pool. They have a dog park, place to dock your boat and a small beach. I would imagine this would be a pretty busy during the summer.

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

    Resting Roost

    Okay for one night I guess

    We were kind of stuck, looking for a place to stay as we didn’t have reservations during Labor Day weekend so found this place that was listed on Hip Camp. Near Belle Center. PROS- was relatively cheap, $24,out in the middle of fields so pretty quiet, host seems pretty nice. CONS- had to back up a 100 yard driveway, lots of bugs, smells as they just fertilized the fields (not the owners fault). Okay for setting up a tent or a small rig but wouldn’t advise for trailers. Electric was an extension cord. I think water is available. Owner could have mowed the place a bit.

  • 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.

  • 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.

Guide to Delaware

Camping near Delaware, Ohio, offers a variety of experiences for outdoor enthusiasts. From well-maintained campgrounds to fun activities, there’s something for everyone in this beautiful region.

What to do

  • Boating and Fishing: Many campgrounds, like Alum Creek State Park Campground, provide access to water activities. One visitor mentioned, "Amenities include boating, fishing, disc golf, MTB trails, live music select evenings, etc."
  • Hiking Trails: Explore the scenic trails at Mohican State Park Campground. A camper shared, "Close to hiking, MTB trails, canoeing. Sites are generally level with ample spacing."
  • Disc Golf and Miniature Golf: Enjoy some friendly competition at Delaware State Park Campground, which recently added a mini-golf course. A reviewer noted, "They put in a put put course recently, had disc golf."

What campers like

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of restrooms and shower facilities. One visitor at John Bryan State Park Campground said, "The park and facilities are beautiful. Campground has a new bathhouse with 2 family showers/bathrooms."
  • Friendly Staff: Many campers rave about the helpfulness of the staff. A reviewer at Buck Creek State Park Campground mentioned, "The staff was friendly, the campsites were well maintained and it was quiet."
  • Spacious Sites: Campers enjoy the roomy sites at places like Dillon State Park Campground. One camper remarked, "Dillon is one of our favorite camping destinations. They have very large sites."

What you should know

  • Noise Levels: Some campgrounds can get noisy, especially during busy weekends. A visitor at Indian Lake State Park Campground noted, "No one seemed to care about the 10 pm quiet time."
  • Reservation Fees: Be prepared for additional costs when booking online. A camper at Alum Creek State Park Campground mentioned, "You have to make a reservation. And reserving adds another $6.50."
  • Wildlife Encounters: Raccoons can be a nuisance at some parks. A visitor at John Bryan State Park Campground warned, "Other reviewers are correct about the raccoons being very bold & aggressive with any stray food morsels."

Tips for camping with families

  • Playgrounds: Look for campgrounds with kid-friendly amenities. One camper at Mount Gilead State Park Campground said, "If you have kids there’s a good playground."
  • Spacious Sites for Activities: Choose campgrounds with large sites for games and activities. A visitor at Dillon State Park Campground mentioned, "Many of the sites have a large area behind the parking pad for tents and setting up games."
  • Plan for Crowds: Weekends can be busy, so consider visiting during the week. A camper at Deer Creek State Park Campground noted, "Weekends were a bit crowded, but by Sunday night the place was cleared out."

Tips from RVers

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure to check the size of RV sites before booking. A reviewer at A.W. Marion State Park Campground mentioned, "The turns are almost at a 90 degree angle."
  • Electric Hookups: Look for campgrounds with electric hookups for convenience. A camper at Buck Creek State Park Campground said, "All are electric only as far as we could tell."
  • Plan for Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds may have limited facilities. A visitor at Mount Gilead State Park Campground noted, "The sites are very close together. There was a storm that caused a power outage, and the camp office closed without giving anyone any information."

Camping near Delaware, Ohio, is a great way to enjoy the outdoors with family and friends. With a variety of campgrounds and activities, you’re sure to find the perfect spot for your next adventure!

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best campgrounds near Delaware, Ohio?

Delaware State Park Campground is a hidden gem spanning over 2,000 acres just north of Delaware. The campground features a spoke and wheel layout with centrally located bathhouses, roomy sites, and a peaceful wooded setting. The park offers hiking trails, a stocked fishing pond, disc golf course, dog park, and lake access. Another excellent option is Mt Gilead State Park Campground, located nearby with drive-in and walk-in access, reservable sites, and basic amenities. Both parks are known for their natural beauty and recreational opportunities while maintaining a quieter atmosphere than some of the more crowded camping destinations in the region.

Are there affordable tent camping options near Delaware, Ohio?

Alum Creek State Park Campground offers affordable tent camping with most sites being partially shaded among beautiful wooded surroundings. The campground provides hiking trails and lake access, though facilities are older. Tent campers report feeling safe, with park hosts nearby. For a budget-friendly alternative, Scioto-Grove Metro Park provides weekend camping opportunities with reasonable rates, though availability is seasonal and ends during winter. Both locations offer basic amenities for tent campers at rates typically lower than private campgrounds, making them good options for those seeking economical outdoor experiences near Delaware.

What specialty camping accommodations are available near Delaware, Ohio?

Tree Haven Campground near Westerville offers unique camping experiences with drive-in access and reservable sites in a more intimate setting than larger state parks. For campers seeking specialty accommodations, Sunbury/Columbus North KOA Holiday provides a range of options beyond traditional camping, potentially including cabins or other upgraded lodging choices. The area also features Berkshire Campgrounds with boat-in access for those looking to combine water activities with their camping adventure. These specialty options provide alternatives to standard tent or RV camping for visitors seeking more distinctive outdoor experiences.

What RV camping facilities exist near Delaware, Ohio?

Cross Creek Camping Resort in Delaware offers excellent RV facilities with large back-in and pull-through sites featuring grass, trees, picnic tables, and fire pits. Each site provides 30/50 amp service with full hookups. The resort includes numerous family-friendly amenities and friendly staff. For those seeking alternatives, Cardinal Center Campground near Marengo accommodates RVs with drive-in access, reservable sites, and big-rig-friendly spaces. Most campgrounds in the area require reservations, especially during peak season. RV campers should note that while state parks like Alum Creek are popular, they often have limited dump stations that can become congested during busy periods.

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