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Ottawa Metro Park Campground provides drive-in RV sites with electric hookups, water access, and big-rig friendly spaces just minutes from Lima. The park features a sanitary dump station, picnic tables, and trash service, with sites available on a first-come basis without reservations. "It is first come..no reservations. Water and electric 30 Amp and some 50 amps as well. Beautiful park with bike and walking paths," noted one visitor. Arrowhead Lake RV Park & Campground offers full hookup options with 30/50-amp service, while Poor Farmer's Campground in Fletcher provides spacious sites with water, electric, and sewer connections. Lake Cody, situated north of Lima, accommodates both smaller and larger RVs with full hookup capabilities.
Several RV parks near Lima maintain seasonal operations, with most offering full amenities during summer months. Cell service varies by location but remains generally strong throughout the region, with Verizon coverage reported as reliable at most parks. Pet-friendly policies are common, though specific restrictions may apply at certain locations. Dump stations are available at most parks, with Ottawa Metro Park's facilities receiving positive reviews for cleanliness and accessibility. According to one camper at Poor Farmer's Campground, the staff were "very pleasant and curious and very helpful" with parking a 33-foot trailer at sites featuring 30-amp electric and water hookups. RV travelers should note that while some parks offer concrete pads, others provide gravel or grass parking surfaces that may require leveling equipment.
"A well manicured campground, and while looking a bit narrow, it seemed some pull thrus for big rigs were adequate, with concrete pads and picnic tables."
"The seasonal ones all have back in and the weekends are pull through which is kinda nice. They have two ponds, one for fishing and one for swimming."
from $225 - $250 / night
Check Availability"The campground is mainly seasonal campers and all seemed very welcoming and nice."
"I am pulling a 33 foot trailor and it was easy to park with 30 amp electric and water hookup"
"Most of the sites are electric hookup only, some are electric and water, but we got a full hookup site, which was what we were hoping for. The bathhouse was clean, and well lit."
from $32 / night
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Check Availability"Water and electric 30 Amp and some 50 amps as well. Beautiful park with bike and walking paths. Camp hosts are very helpful. Bathrooms and showers are very clean."
"This is a beautiful, peaceful campground that's not a parking lot like many city campgrounds. It's clean as clean can be, including the bathrooms."
from $25 - $30 / night
Check Availability"The campground was nearly empty so that was nice but the surrounding area was very crowded. There was nearly no area on the lake that didn’t have houses. The campground was clean and well maintained."
"Indian Lake State Park is my close to home camping get away. Right on Indian lake, you can enjoy the beach, boating, swimming, fishing and relaxing."
from $29 - $52 / night
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ScoutThe staff is extremely friendly, and try to accomadate with anything you could need. The campesites are fairly large with gravel pads. They offer water and electric hook-up for 30&50 amps. There is not a sewer hook up but they do offer a weekly pump out for a small fee and a dump station on the way out. The pool, ponds, playground and pavillion are all within walking distance from almost any site.
LegendPROS
Able to reserve 144 days prior to arriving
Very nice campground but the design leaves a lot to be desired
Friendly camp hosts who were busy picking up trash in common areas and cleaning sites Moveable picnic table
Metal fire ring with cooking grate
Site D45 level asphalt parking pad surrounded by grass
Great view of lake from D loop; some had water access at rear of site
Quiet except for campground party animals who kept it going into the wee hours of the morning
Coin-operated laundromats in non FHU loops $1.50 wash and $1 dry
Free WIFI available and able to connect at campsite
Dump Stations at Park exit have complimentary hoses
Camp store sells hard dipped ice cream
14 miles from the Airstream Service Center in Jackson Center
CONS
No senior discount
$6.50 reservation fee for self made on-line reservation
Basically the FHU loops are out in a field…no privacy from neighbors and no shade what so ever
Grass around sites desperately needed mowed, if you could get thru the large mud puddles
FHU loop D has narrow roads and require driving on grass to back in trailer and some campers in other sites had to move their vehicles
Short length of campsite required creative parking of tow vehicle
Damn Canadian Geese poop every...what a mess!
Site number on electric utility box
FHU sewer connection at the back of the campsite so bring the looooong stinky slinky FHU loop D had tiny toilet building, but no showers; showers were in non-FHU loops
No entry gate personnel on a Friday afternoon to accomplish check-in. Went to park office next morning and was informed no check in required prior to Memorial Day. Never saw a Park ranger driving thru campground
LegendThis park is know for the lake that is kayak and canoe friendly since it doesn’t allow any kind of boat with a motor. It also features a beach , 2 playgrounds and several hiking trails. Just be careful if you hike with dogs since some trails intersect with a nature preserve which doesn’t allow pets.
The campground itself has 20 electric sites , 56 primitive sites and 4 camper cabins. All the electric sites are pull through and all sites have a fire pit but only the electric sites come with picnic tables.
Due to off season and COVID the camp store is closed and there is no camper host or park office staff around.
We did notice lots of downed trees on the poorly marked hiking trails. Some trails just started but no maps were around and no trails were blazed. It was hard to tell where we were headed or how long a trail was. I tried using the new Detour app and it wasn’t very accurate for this park.
We did have good Verizon cell coverage.
GuideThe pool looked to be the spot for the kids of all ages on this hot 4th of July. A well manicured campground, and while looking a bit narrow, it seemed some pull thrus for big rigs were adequate, with concrete pads and picnic tables. But all the driveways and pull thrus were gravel. Lots of seasonal trailers, and some large ones! No junk, and golf carts are restricted to electric.
ScoutThe pull through area is very cramped; more like a parking lot; the campground is quiet; family friendly; no golf carts all over;
LegendWe stayed at this campground in the group camp area. The sites are tight but do provide water and 30 amp electric.
The campground offers a pond for fishing , swimming pool , bounce pad , inflatable lake fun, dog park and mini golf.
Since we were there as a group event we didn’t use any of the extras but it all looked nice and clean plus lots of fun.
Cell coverage was spotty but you could usually get some kind of signal.
The campground has a lot of seasonal sites as well as primitive tent camping and standard rv sites.
GuideThis was our last camping trip of the year and it was cold. The campground was nearly empty so that was nice but the surrounding area was very crowded. There was nearly no area on the lake that didn’t have houses. The campground was clean and well maintained. There are sites that have access to get out on the water via a small canal. Some sites had good shade, and others had no shade. Overall it was a nice place, but the lake seemed very busy, even in cold weather.
GuideThis is definitely a campground for families and for those who want lots of company in there experience. There are no wooded areas in the campground so all spaces are open to all the other camper. Some shaded areas but mostly open land. Lots of activities for kids and families and even movies and music on the weekend.full power both 30 and 50 amp at almost all site and strong wifi where I was.lots of things going on up until about 10 pm. Then it quiets down. Nice place for families who want outdoor activities.
ScoutStayed 2 nights here. Had a back-in, water/electric spot that was roomy as we were on an end. Wood deck, picnic table, and fire ring included. Very well kept grounds, friendly staff, and all-around good atmosphere.
Lima, Ohio campgrounds sit within the gently rolling terrain of west-central Ohio, where the elevation averages around 850-900 feet above sea level. The area features a humid continental climate with four distinct seasons, and most campgrounds remain open from April through October. Multiple camping options cluster within a 30-mile radius of Lima, offering varying levels of amenities and natural settings.
Fishing opportunities: Van Buren State Park Campground has a stocked pond where visitors can fish without traveling far from their campsites. According to one visitor, "It has tons of trails and a pond. There are a few places to car camp or RV camp nearby."
Winter recreation: During colder months, some parks offer seasonal activities not available in summer. One visitor at Van Buren State Park Campground noted, "I came cross country skiing here in early January and it was absolutely amazing. It is cold but the terrain is simple for first time skiers."
Biking trails: The Ottawa Metro Park area features extensive paved trails for cyclists. A camper mentioned, "Beautiful park with bike and walking paths," while another noted access to "a 13-mile Greenway passes by there."
Clean facilities: Multiple reviews highlight the well-maintained nature of the campgrounds. At Ottawa Metro Park Campground, one visitor wrote, "This is a beautiful, peaceful campground that's not a parking lot like many city campgrounds. It's clean as clean can be, including the bathrooms."
Spacious sites: Campers consistently mention appreciating room between sites. At Grand Lake St. Marys State Park, a reviewer noted, "Large spacious sites with cement or paved spots." Similarly, at Poor Farmer's Campground, one camper said their site was "clean family oriented and spacious."
Swimming options: Grand Lake St. Marys State Park offers recreational water features beyond natural swimming. As one camper described, "Has a pool, playground, putt putt golf, boat docks, hiking trails, and some other great amenities," while another mentioned "a nice pool and splash pad."
Availability systems vary: Some parks require reservations while others operate first-come, first-served. At Ottawa Metro Park Campground, a visitor explained, "The campground is first-come first serve, but don't worry about getting a site. There are plenty."
Bathroom facilities differ: While some parks offer full shower houses, others have more basic options. At Van Buren State Park Campground, a camper noted, "There were only drop toilets and no showers. They were clean but I don't think I'd want to do more than a weekend there."
Lake conditions: Grand Lake St. Marys has experienced water quality challenges. One camper reported, "We couldn't swim in the water due to contamination which they have spent millions to repair and is slowly on the up and up."
Playground access: When selecting a site, consider proximity to play areas. At Grand Lake St. Marys State Park, one family noted, "The camping spot was great. It was very close to the pool and playground. The sites were pull through which was nice for having young kids. Could sit at our spot and watch our kids at the playground."
Stream play: At Poor Farmer's Campground, children have natural water features for recreation. A reviewer mentioned, "A stream that runs through the campground is nice for the kids to play in when it's too hot for them on the play ground."
Kid-friendly activities: Many campgrounds schedule weekend events. According to a visitor at Poor Farmer's Campground, "They usually have a lot of activities for the weekends planned."
Site surfaces: RV parks Lima, Ohio and surrounding areas offer various parking surfaces. At Arrowhead Lake RV Park & Campground, a visitor observed, "The seasonal ones all have back in and the weekends are pull through which is kinda nice," while another noted, "concrete pads and picnic tables. But all the driveways and pull thrus were gravel."
Hookup availability: Lake Cody offers comprehensive services for RVers. According to one visitor, the campground "has everything you need" including full hookups for recreational vehicles of various sizes.
Registration process: Ottawa Metro Park has a straightforward system for checking in. As one RVer explained, "Pick up a registration envelope from the mailbox at the entrance sign, complete the triplicate form and follow the instructions. Money and form goes into an envelope and is dropped into the payment slot at the bathhouse."
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