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Best Campgrounds near Galloway, OH

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Campgrounds near Galloway, Ohio range from developed sites with amenities to more rustic experiences throughout central Ohio. Alton RV Park, located directly in Galloway, provides full hookup sites with electric, water, and sewer connections in a maintained setting. The surrounding area includes several state parks and metro parks offering varied camping experiences. Accommodations span from tent-only sites at Scioto Grove Metro Park to mixed-use facilities at Alum Creek State Park Campground and Deer Creek Camping Resort, which feature tent sites, RV spaces, and cabin rentals. Most developed campgrounds in the region sit within a 30-mile radius of Galloway, creating convenient access for Columbus metro area residents.

Many campgrounds in central Ohio operate seasonally, with the primary camping season running from April through October, though some facilities remain open year-round with limited services during winter months. Access to most established campgrounds requires no special vehicles, with paved or maintained gravel roads leading to camping areas. Reservations are strongly recommended at popular locations like Alum Creek and Buck Creek State Parks, especially during summer weekends and holidays. Scioto Grove Metro Park offers backpacking sites that must be reserved in advance but are limited to weekend use only. A camper noted, "Only weekend stays and it ends in wintertime. I'm sure it's pretty and all, but it's hard to find legit, free dispersed camping in Ohio!"

Several campgrounds in the region receive praise for their proximity to natural features and urban conveniences. Scioto Grove Metro Park stands out for its backpacking opportunities despite being close to Columbus. According to reviews, "There are 5 reservable sites along the river trail and they all have tent pads and a fire pit, besides that they're totally primitive." Tent campers particularly appreciate the provided firewood at these sites. Alton RV Park draws mixed reviews—some appreciate its convenient location near shopping and highways, while others find the rules restrictive. Reviews indicate quiet hours are generally well-enforced at most area campgrounds. Travelers seeking camping experiences with more amenities typically head to the state parks, which offer showering facilities, electric hookups, and reservable campsites, while those seeking more primitive experiences gravitate toward the metro parks.

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Best Camping Sites Near Galloway, Ohio (90)

    1. Alum Creek State Park Campground

    80 Reviews
    Lewis Center, OH
    24 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."

    2. Scioto-Grove Metro Park

    8 Reviews
    Grove City, OH
    8 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."

    3. Alton RV Park

    4 Reviews
    Galloway, OH
    3 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."

    4. A.W. Marion State Park Campground

    33 Reviews
    Circleville, OH
    24 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. "

    5. Korbel Campgrounds at Ohio Expo Center

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

    $60 / night

    6. Deer Creek Camping Resort

    6 Reviews
    Mount Sterling, OH
    15 miles

    "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"

    "The lake was pretty. Watching the herons was relaxing.

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

    7. Pastime Campground

    5 Reviews
    Plain City, OH
    15 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."

    8. Alder Farm

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

    $30 / night

    9. Buck Creek State Park Campground

    33 Reviews
    Clarence J. Brown Dam and Reservoir, OH
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (937) 322-5284

    $23 - $35 / night

    "A well manicured campground just outside Dayton, easy to get to, back in pavement site with 30A electric, picnic table and fire pit. Plenty of potable water spigots around, just not at the site."

    "I did not spend enough time here to give a thorough review, but what I will say is that this site is nice if you need a campsite for a couple nights while passing through Ohio."

    10. Cross Creek Camping Resort

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

    $35 - $95 / night

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

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

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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.

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 26, 2025

    Kiser Lake State Park Campground

    Quiet

    The campground has no full hookups but does have electric. RV sites have a view of the lake. Sites are clean and paved. There is a new shower house that’s pretty nice, but the other bathrooms are pretty nasty. For $29 nightly it’s a good campground. They do things with kids on many weekends. You can also rent canoes or paddle boats. No motors permitted on the lake.

Guide to Galloway

Camping near Galloway, Ohio, offers a variety of experiences for outdoor lovers. From well-maintained campgrounds to fun activities, there’s something for everyone.

What to do:

  • Boating and Fishing: Many campgrounds, like Delaware State Park Campground, provide access to lakes for boating and fishing. One visitor mentioned, "The lake offers boating with unlimited horsepower... a very nice swimming beach."
  • Hiking and Trails: Explore the trails at Buck Creek State Park Campground. A reviewer noted, "Trails to the lake covered with shade," making it a great spot for a nature walk.
  • Disc Golf and Sports: If you enjoy sports, check out A.W. Marion State Park Campground, which has disc golf and other recreational activities. One camper shared, "They put in a putt-putt course recently, had disc golf."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-kept amenities. A visitor at Alum Creek State Park Campground said, "Grounds well maintained, clean and decent amenities."
  • Friendly Staff: Many campers rave about the helpful staff. One reviewer at Cross Creek Camping Resort stated, "Super customer service oriented, super efficient, and will go out of their way to help!"
  • Spacious Sites: Campers enjoy the roomy sites at places like Jackson Lake Park. A guest mentioned, "The staff came through every morning to pick up the trash," highlighting the park's cleanliness.

What you should know:

  • Reservations are Key: Many campgrounds fill up quickly, especially on weekends. A camper at Scioto-Grove Metro Park advised, "Need to reserve online, books up very fast."
  • Limited Amenities at Some Parks: Not all campgrounds have full facilities. A visitor at A.W. Marion State Park Campground noted, "The flush toilets are closed for the season so only the vault toilets were open."
  • Crowded on Holidays: Expect busier conditions during holiday weekends. One camper at Buck Creek State Park Campground mentioned, "It was busy & loud like you'd expect."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Kid-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and organized activities. A parent at Delaware State Park Campground shared, "Each section has its own playground for the kids."
  • Plan for Quiet Hours: Some campgrounds may not enforce quiet hours, so be prepared. A visitor at Buckeye Lake-Columbus East KOA said, "Dogs barking all night... not my idea of a good time."
  • Pack for All Weather: Weather can change quickly, so bring layers and rain gear. A camper at Jackson Lake Park noted, "We did not want to travel back in the storm."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Size: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Cardinal Center Campground mentioned, "Wide, spacious, and level pull-through and back-in gravel sites."
  • Look for Full Hookups: Many RVers prefer sites with full hookups. A camper at Cross Creek Camping Resort said, "They are 30/50 amp with FHU."
  • Be Prepared for Limited Wi-Fi: Some campgrounds may charge for Wi-Fi. A visitor at Buck Creek State Park Campground noted, "The Wi-Fi was good but not free."

Camping near Galloway, Ohio, has a lot to offer, from beautiful parks to friendly communities. Whether you're in a tent or an RV, you'll find a spot that suits your needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular campground near Galloway, OH?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Galloway, OH is Alum Creek State Park Campground with a 4.4-star rating from 80 reviews.

What parks are near Galloway, OH?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 15 parks near Galloway, OH that allow camping, notably Deer Creek Lake and Alum Creek Lake.

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