Best Tent Camping near Laurelville, OH

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Best Tent Sites Near Laurelville, OH (20)

    Camper-submitted photo from Zaleski State Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Zaleski State Forest
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    Camper-submitted photo from Scioto-Grove Metro Park
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    2. Scioto-Grove Metro Park

    8 Reviews
    13 Photos
    98 Saves
    Grove City, Ohio

    Scioto Grove Metro Park is a 620-acre park along the Scioto River with mature forests and scenic bluffs overlooking the river. It features more than seven miles of trails, two picnic areas with shelters, tables and grills, a kids play area and several overlook decks. The park is located on a scenic bend of the Scioto River and is a great destination for canoeists, kayakers, anglers and people wanting to see waterfowl and other wildlife. Dogs on leashes are welcome throughout the park, which also features a sledding hill. Thanks to a generous donation of 193 acres of land from the City of Grove City, funds from the State of Ohio Clean Ohio Program, and passage of a property tax levy by Franklin County voters, Metro Parks has developed this park for people of all ages and abilities to experience nature and enjoy quality time with family and friends. Additional support came from outdoor retailer REI to construct a backpack trail along the river for those just getting into the sport, as well as those seasoned backpackers who want a quick overnight without having to journey several hours.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Geneva Hills - Camp and Event Center
    Camper-submitted photo from Geneva Hills - Camp and Event Center

    3. Geneva Hills - Camp and Event Center

    2 Reviews
    3 Photos
    4 Saves
    Rockbridge, Ohio

    Providing a place for all God's children to grow in Faith, Fellowship and Fun through Christ-centered camps and outdoor ministries. Located in the beautiful Hocking Hills in southern Fairfield County, Ohio, it is a quick and convenient drive that feels a million miles away - providing the serenity and connection with God's creation that only being emerged in nature can provide. Learn more about who we are, what we do and how you can participate in or support our work. As a non-profit with a seasonal mission, we still must maintain our facilities throughout the year to allow us to adequately support our mission. Lodging is a great way to help support our camp and help us cover our basic costs throughout the year while enjoying the outdoor experience and facilities that Geneva Hills has to offer.

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    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    $35 - $600 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Benton's on the Baileys
    Camper-submitted photo from Benton's on the Baileys
    Camper-submitted photo from Benton's on the Baileys
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    Camper-submitted photo from Benton's on the Baileys

    4. Benton's on the Baileys

    4 Reviews
    9 Photos
    13 Saves
    Chauncey, Ohio
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Cabins

    $40 - $125 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Waters Edge Canoe Livery
    Camper-submitted photo from Waters Edge Canoe Livery
    Camper-submitted photo from Waters Edge Canoe Livery

    5. Waters Edge Canoe Livery

    1 Review
    3 Photos
    27 Saves
    Chillicothe, Ohio
    • Pets
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    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    $12 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Old Stone Church Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Old Stone Church Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Old Stone Church Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Old Stone Church Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Old Stone Church Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Old Stone Church Campground

    6. Old Stone Church Campground

    2 Reviews
    6 Photos
    14 Saves
    New Lexington, Ohio

    The horse camp has ten sites are provided at the campground, each with a 45' long by 15' wide parking space. Two sites are fully accessible for people with disabilities. Each site has a covered paddock, fire pit, grill, and tent pad.

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    • Equestrian
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
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    Camper-submitted photo from Monday Creek OHV Dispersed
    Camper-submitted photo from Monday Creek OHV Dispersed
    Camper-submitted photo from Monday Creek OHV Dispersed
    Camper-submitted photo from Monday Creek OHV Dispersed
    Camper-submitted photo from Monday Creek OHV Dispersed
    Camper-submitted photo from Monday Creek OHV Dispersed

    7. Monday Creek OHV Dispersed

    2 Reviews
    11 Photos
    46 Saves
    Nelsonville, Ohio

    Recreation areas with activity Dispersed Camping: Elm Trailhead Long Ridge Trailhead Monday Creek Trailhead New Straitsville Trailhead Red Oak Trailhead Scarlet Oak Trailhead Sycamore Trailhead White Oak Trailhead Camping is allowed at during the OHV and mountain biking open season.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Old Stone Church Trailhead
    Camper-submitted photo from Old Stone Church Trailhead

    8. Old Stone Church Trailhead

    1 Review
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    23 Saves
    New Lexington, Ohio

    Primitive camping is allowed at no charge at the Old Stone Church Trailhead.

    This trailhead is part of the Stone Church Horse Trail System. Named for the skeletal ruins of an old stone church nearby, the Stone Church Horse Trail System provides a great opportunity for scenic riding on 21 miles of trails. Various loops for other distances are available. The horse trail winds through the rolling hills of the Wayne National Forest. The trails will lead you through a variety of vegetation: open fields, brushland, mature forest, and new forest. Along the way, you may glimpse wildlife, and will recognize the influence of humans, both now and in the past. You will also pass many of our land management activities.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Pops Place Camping
    Camper-submitted photo from Pops Place Camping
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    Camper-submitted photo from Pops Place Camping

    9. Pops Place Camping

    3 Reviews
    31 Photos
    24 Saves
    Corning, Ohio

    Get away to Pop's Place Camping and Cabins. A small primitive camping area in SE Ohio. Where you are 10 minutes away from Burr Oak State Park, Tecumseh Trails Off-road and Scenic Trails Recreation Land. Other areas of interest are The Triple Nickle, Perry Forest ATV Park and Wayne National Forest. A hunters or ATV riders place to be, off the beaten path. We are tent, Motorcycle & ATV friendly. Please call ahead for availability.

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    $15 - $125 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Baileys Trail Tent Camping
    Camper-submitted photo from Baileys Trail Tent Camping
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    Camper-submitted photo from Baileys Trail Tent Camping

    10. Baileys Trail Tent Camping

    2 Reviews
    11 Photos
    33 Saves
    Millfield, Ohio

    Located 1.5 miles from the Baileys Trail System (Chauncey Trailhead) and even closer to Wayne National Forest. Site is secluded in summertime yet close to state SR 13. It is situated off the old Sunday Creek Coal Mine railroad bed and Sunday Creek. Tent camping and portable/pull-behind units only. Amenities include an 8' x 8' deck pad and a fire ring with plenty of wood available. The campground has municipal water, a gas generator, a composting toilet, as well as a gas camping stove. Cell service (Verizon) is excellent. Gate is locked and night and there are security cameras. Owner lives on the property. There are two group campsites of three tent pads each. Price listed is for a tent pad, fire ring and amenities. 2 guests per tent pad, 1 car per guest. Campers are free to set up camp (or hammock) anywhere in the designated 2-acre space.

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Recent Tent Reviews in Laurelville

576 Reviews of 20 Laurelville Campgrounds


  • TThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Old Stone Church Campground
    Nov. 2, 2024

    Old Stone Church Campground

    Easy Access - Mostly Quiet

    Easy pull-thru site for our small travel trailer. Each pull-thru is set-up for horses, but RVs are allowed (according to NFS website). Maybe because it was Halloween night, maybe due to hunting season, I dunno, but there seemed to be more traffic than expected for this road. Our only neighbors got a little... rowdy, but it was okay.

    Campsite fee is $15 on the honor system. If you have a National Park's Golden Age or Access pass, they honor a 50 percent discount.

    I had good 4G ATT cell service. Worked well, with no drops. Data was a bit slower than usual but still good.

    The only facilities here were a single pit toilet (surprisingly clean) and a trash can at each site. There may be more services during the height of the season, at least water for horses, but nothing else I could tell.

    A short distance further down the road, just after it turns to gravel, at the Old Stone Church trailhead, there are grassy places to back in smaller campers/RVs. And even further down the road, after it turns back to asphalt :D, there's a private campground with utilities, I think, but we only saw it and didn't check it out.

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Geneva Hills - Camp and Event Center
    Oct. 13, 2024

    Geneva Hills - Camp and Event Center

    Would stay again

    Tent site was nice. We could make dinner and there weren’t any mosquitoes even though it was right above a swamp. It was a nice driving distance from Hocking Hills and a neat place to camp.

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hocking Hills State Park Campground
    Sep. 23, 2024

    Hocking Hills State Park Campground

    Best place

    This is a great place to visit and camp. I am a tent camper so I was in the non electric site. The hiking is fantastic. Rose lake is also a wonderful lake and quite beautiful. Will always come back

  • Anna S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Scioto Trail State Park Campground
    Sep. 9, 2024

    Scioto Trail State Park Campground

    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.

  • afshar Y.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hocking Hills KOA Holiday
    Sep. 3, 2024

    Hocking Hills KOA Holiday

    Awesome stay

    Stayed with the family for 5 days/ 4 nights and had a wonderful time. The KOA had a lot of amenities to offer. The staff was friendly, courteous and great to deal with. The sites were nice and wide but not all level but it's an area that has lots of hills. The pool was wonderful, the bathroom was clean and spacious. The camp store has everything you may need with a Walmart 10 minutes down the road. Close to the park to go explore but the KOA had a lot to offer for your stay.

  • Kyle B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Hocking Hills Camping & Canoe
    Sep. 2, 2024

    Hocking Hills Camping & Canoe

    New Ownership and its amazing!!!

    This campground has been a staple of Hocking Hills for decades. Finally some new owners took over in May ‘24 and have really done an amazing job renovating things. The staff is super friendly, large primitive campsites right on the river with tons of shade trees! They are even building treehouses to stay in. We love it here!

  • Anna S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Scioto-Grove Metro Park
    Sep. 1, 2024

    Scioto-Grove Metro Park

    Great for a quick getaway

    Need to reserve online, books up very fast. 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.

  • Kaylien S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Jackson Lake State Park Campground
    Sep. 1, 2024

    Jackson Lake State Park Campground

    Do not recommend

    Tent sites are on a steep uneven hill, we had site 4. Tent sites are super close, we can hear our neighbors perfectly as if they were talking to us. Only a few feet between each site. Map showed we would be right next to the lake, this is incorrect, lake is not accessible or even visible from campsite.

  • David M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Pops Place Camping
    Aug. 15, 2024

    Pops Place Camping

    Hidden gem in Ohio

    I highly recommend pop's place.  I stayed there Aug 2024 and as of that date the rustic tent camping was $20.  This is an ideal base camp for riding your motorcycle on the scenic roads in that area of Ohio such as the triple nickel.  The owners are very nice people and helpful.  The porta john and shower were very clean.  The shower uses an on demand water heater.  The narrow cabin you see in some photos is now a gravel pad for RV type camping with electric.  The wider cabin in the photos is still there, but was currently rented so he couldn't take me on a tour of it.  He took me on a tour of the new cabin he is building and it will be a nice play to stay when he is done.  They sell firewood for $5.  The common grass area has wood lounge chairs, common fire ring, playground,  and cornhole boards.  If you are tent camping and need to charge your phone he has no problem with you using the electric outlet at the RV site if no one is there.  I forgot to suggest to him that maybe add an external electric outlet at the shower house since electric is there for the water heater.  There is a spigot on the outside of the shower house to get drinking water.  There is a basketball backboard near the current cabin if you happen to bring a basketball for your kids to use.  There is good verizon cell service there, I did not expect it because of the location and hills in the area.  I don't hammock camp, but it looked like there were trees far enough apart in the line of pines for hanging 2 hammocks.  One of the photos showed 3 picnic tables for tent campers.  There was only one when I stayed, but I assume it's a temporary or cyclical thing and I was the only tent camper and would have shared it anyway.

    Of note for motorcyclists is that the road the campground is on is paved (good riding to the north of it) and the campground drive is decent gravel for street bikes.

  • Brianna L.
    Camper-submitted photo from Campbell Cove Camping
    Jul. 28, 2024

    Campbell Cove Camping

    The perfect family campground !

    This is our first time staying at a non state park. I was a little nervous, but I already booked our next visit here ! To start, the staff are absolutely amazing and so kind. We stayed at site 61 and the lake view is perfect. Bring your hammock because there are plenty of trees !!

    There is a great playground for kids and a swimming hole. The bathrooms are so clean. You can kayak on the lake and they do have rentals .

  • Kevin C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Monday Creek OHV Dispersed
    Jul. 19, 2024

    Monday Creek OHV Dispersed

    Busy but good camping spot

    Camped at the west side of the vaulted toilet lot. Arrived about 5 PM and all 3 camping spots were empty. Lots of trucks and toy haulers heading up the various roads into the late evening. We slept soundly, made breakfast and were on our way. Great stop over location. Vaulted toilet and garbage cans were a welcome bonus.

  • Kevin C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Campbell Cove Camping
    Jul. 1, 2024

    Campbell Cove Camping

    Wonderfully well kept campground

    This is a very nice campground near all of the attractions of Hocking Hills, Ohio. We had full hookups that were excellent, but if we didn't there were several new restrooms throughout the grounds. The camp store has the usual stuff you'll find and is always seems to have a friendly attendant behind the counter. There are several fun things for the kids to do, including a very large bounce pad and a pretty nice looking playground. There's a somewhat small swimming area, but it seems to be pretty clean for a pond. The campground is right on Lake Logan and there's access to the water at the bottom of the grounds. There's also boat rentals right around the corner.

  • 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!

  • 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.

  • Ashley N.
    Camper-submitted photo from Hocking Hills Jellystone Campground
    May. 31, 2024

    Hocking Hills Jellystone Campground

    Disappointed. Waste of Money. Rude owners

    The site that we are currently staying in is nothing like the pictures online(I am more than happy to share photos.) I contacted the owner, he talked down to me, continually interrupted me and even raised his voice trying to intimidate me. The site has serious concerns. Such as the Nextdoor cabin fire pit is located less than 6ft from where I am suppose to park my brand new truck. There is only gravel, no grass for 12ft outside of our camper. Our site appears to be a driveway or turnaround and numerous ppl have tried to drive through, Esp with gulf carts. I raised my concerns and unhappiness to the owners and they argued and talked down to me. The husband raised his voice and essentially yelled at me basically telling me we could pack up and leave. This has not been a great experience so far and I am not sure I will ever stay at a jellystone or recommend one to anyone in the future.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • LThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lazy Dog Camp Resort
    Apr. 22, 2024

    Lazy Dog Camp Resort

    Better days maybe

    The staff and people were nice and helpful. However, based on the picture I thought it was like KOA or Jellystone and it might have been in its past but not now.  It felt more like a workcamp then a campground.  Many long stay residents and their sites looked like it.  Heavily patched campers that will most likely never move again and one site looked like a junkard.  The resident did seem to love fishing in the pond, which I guess has very large catfish so if you like that you might like it.

  • s
    Camper-submitted photo from Campbell Cove Camping
    Apr. 14, 2024

    Campbell Cove Camping

    Cute little spot fun for kids

    This place was really cute. I personally feel like it was a little too open for my liking. I’d rather feel like I’m out in the woods more and maybe a little bit more space between you and your neighbor . However, it was nice. One of the gentlemen that worked there I think also stays during the season. His name is Steve. He is super friendly and helpful. He taught my kids some fishing tricks ! And don’t get me started on the bathrooms!! I have NEVER seen such amazing, clean, nice bathrooms at a campground we decided to use their shower instead of our camper shower ! 

  • s
    Camper-submitted photo from Tar Hollow State Park Campground
    Mar. 25, 2024

    Tar Hollow State Park Campground

    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.

  • Matthew P.
    Camper-submitted photo from Campbell Cove Camping
    Mar. 25, 2024

    Campbell Cove Camping

    Campbell cove

    My family recently stayed at Campbell Cove for the weekend. Everything appeared new and updated. The sites were nice and level. Nice playground and clubhouse building.

    Unfortunately we went during the office season so the clubhouse was closed and the jump pad wasn't up.

    We hope to come back someday

  • Alexia C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Dillon State Park Campground
    Mar. 8, 2024

    Dillon State Park Campground

    GREAT VIBES

    Absolutely loved the short overnight stay. Perfect sunset and sunrise experience, the grounds are kept well, bathroom/shower house is as clean as can be 😻🥰 perfect for families!

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Dorr-Run Red Oak Trailhead
    Mar. 2, 2024

    Dorr-Run Red Oak Trailhead

    Nice FS camping.

    Stayed one night. OHV trails closed for winter. Hiking allowed year-round. Most campsites inaccessible during off-season. Pit toilet closed for winter. Probably busy on weekends during the season. Nice place.

  • Emily M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Benton's on the Baileys
    Feb. 3, 2024

    Benton's on the Baileys

    Very nice, private site

    Excellent campground that is tucked out of the way. You have to walk to the site, up a steep hill, but it is very private and quiet. The bathrooms are down the hill too, but very clean and private. There are showers too.

    The hiking is decent, but seems like it heads into private property pretty quickly. It is not a long drive from Hocking Hills so that is a better bet for hiking.



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