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    The Mohican region surrounding Loudonville, Ohio features multiple established campgrounds along the Mohican River, creating a popular destination for outdoor recreation. Mohican State Park Campground provides electric hookups, showers, and accommodations ranging from tent sites to cabins, while nearby Mohican Adventures Campground and Mohican Wilderness offer similar amenities with riverfront access. Several campgrounds in the area support tent camping, RV sites with hookups, and cabin rentals, with most concentrated along the scenic river corridor where canoeing and kayaking are popular activities.

    Seasonal considerations affect camping availability throughout the region, with most private campgrounds operating from April through October. Mohican State Park remains open year-round, offering camping options during all seasons. The area features both reservation-based developed campgrounds and first-come, first-served primitive sites, particularly in the Mohican-Memorial State Forest. Many campgrounds provide amenities like drinking water, showers, and electric hookups, though primitive forest sites offer more seclusion with minimal facilities. A camper noted, "The campground is huge and we did not see all of it. It is well maintained and it seems like the owners and employees put a lot of effort into making it nice."

    Riverfront locations receive consistently positive reviews, with campers highlighting the ability to tube down the river and walk back to campsites as a particular advantage. The region's campgrounds are generally well-maintained with clean facilities, though site privacy varies considerably between locations. Several visitors mentioned the convenience of bike trail access from certain campgrounds, with one reviewer noting, "We chose this campground over the state park because it is on the bike trail and the state park is not. You can ride your bike from Mohican Adventures Campground into downtown Loudonville without going on any roads." Proximity to hiking trails in Mohican State Park and Mohican-Memorial State Forest represents another draw, with multiple trail systems accessible directly from several campgrounds.

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    Best Campgrounds near Loudonville (120)

      1. Mohican State Park Campground

      4.6(48)4mi from Loudonville209 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "The cabins at Mohican State Park are highly sought after for a reason--beautiful interiors, comfortable beds, and riverfront location. "

      "As part of a nearly 200-mile bikepacking ride, this was our last stop! We spent 2 nights in their "Class B" area down in the Mohican River Valley and loved it."

      from $27 - $220 / night

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      2. Mohican Adventures Campground and Cabins

      4.0(20)1mi from LoudonvilleRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "We chose this campground over the state park because it is on the bike trail and the state park is not. "

      "They also offered several bathroom locations and a shower house which were sufficiently clean. Definitely would recommend."

      3. Mohican Wilderness

      4.7(11)6mi from LoudonvilleRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "We come back to MW each year and try to get the same sites (323-322) as they are very private with access to the water while still being super close to the store and walkable to the bathrooms:showers."

      "They are full of amenities like: horse back riding, shooting sports, canoeing, playground, swimming lake, putt putt and more."

      from $25 - $44 / night

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      4. Pleasant Hill Lake Park Campground

      4.0(10)6mi from LoudonvilleRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Positives: Lots are spacious

      • Lots of activities: WhoaZone, boating, fishing, horseback riding, near Mohican Adventures for rafting, hiking
      • Quiet and with friendly staff and seasonal campers
      • Large"

      "The bike/walking paths for kids/adults is a great addition for campers with young kids. The shower houses are clean as well as the grounds."

      from $27 / night

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      5. Charles Mill Lake Park Campground

      3.9(13)12mi from LoudonvilleRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "There is a beach side and a lake side both are nice. We have stayed on both. There is a lake with a boat launch near by a playground and beach for families to swim."

      "Beautiful lake with lakeside sites. Wooden and peaceful. Bathrooms could be better. They were working on part of the grounds and the improvements are very promising.."

      6. Park and Pack Campsite 10 — Mohican-Memorial State Forest

      5.0(5)2mi from Loudonville25 sitesTents

      "There’s no reservations, you show up, see what sites are available, sign in and drive to the appropriate parking area."

      "Take a walk down a dirt beaten path with mature trees towering and hang a right and the path gets more eroded from rains, then you go up a slight steep hill and a big area is open for several tents to"

      7. Toodik Family Campground Cabin & Canoeing

      3.8(6)2mi from LoudonvilleRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "In close proximity to the Ohio State reformatory, shooting location of Shawshank redemption."

      "First time here lots of seasonal campers but also seems to be alot of good tent sites on the edges of the campground. Bathrooms are dated but also kept clean and don't stink."

      from $31 - $40 / night

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      8. Wally World

      4.6(5)4mi from Loudonville3 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "We are exploring Ohio for a couple of weeks and decided to do a week at Wally World since we are TRA members. It’s not a huge campground, but it’s well maintained."

      "This campground is a great location for families looking to stay on the Mohican River and to have activities for kids at the same time. "

      from $61 - $77 / night

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      9. Mohican Reservation Campground & Canoeing

      3.3(6)5mi from LoudonvilleRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Can go canoeing on the nearby river with canoe rental available and shuttle pickup at the end of your journey back to where you started."

      "This location has great facilities and, if you get lucky, you might have a silent campsite."

      from $10 - $35 / night

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      10. Park and Pack Campsite 3 — Mohican-Memorial State Forest

      5.0(3)3mi from LoudonvilleTents, Glamping

      "Do register before you do the long walk out here (depends on which way you do the loop).  You don't want to do illegal camping at the Park and Pack sites as they do keep an eye out for it."

      "We took the main trail head at the bridle parking lot but this isn't where you should go. The main trail head gets you to sites 1- 3."

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    Recent Reviews near Loudonville, OH

    631 Reviews of 120 Loudonville Campgrounds


    • Peyton L.
      Jul. 19, 2026

      Clay's Resort Jellystone Park

      NO communication and severely lacking customer service skills

      I won’t rate the other categories yet but I’ve been upset the whole process trying to plan my trip and the people have made it impossible. I’m constantly unable to get ahold of the park. I keep getting put on the“call back list” when trying to modify a reservation only for NO ONE to ever call back. I finally get ahold of someone after a MONTH… only to have zero customer service skills… they just said“oh we don’t even have a call list” so I ask for another form of communication I can have with me since my trip is in a month and I’ve had these issues for a month… they offer ZERO solutions and are not empathetic either. Another issue was last year I was hospitalized for several months due to an early twin birth so I had to push my trip to the following year… when I FINALLY got ahold of the park last year the women I spoke with trying to manage the rescheduling…was ZERO help surprise surprise… on top of that it took 13 calls and weeks before a manager got back to me…making the window to reschedule or get refunds closer to closing adding stress that you might not get to make your next move how you’d like… anyway…I simply asked for dates that matched the costs that we already paid for the trip so I didn’t have to pay more… I simply asked for it to be within the summer days since my previous reservation was during the summer time with all the extra water park and amenities that close at the end of August. I booked when my kid could use all amenities and there were no hour restrictions either due to still being in season. However the lady couldn’t accommodate or recommend any alternate dates to suite my trip that weren’t several hundred dollars more… now we started out with a trip all paid for last year with all amenities no hour restrictions to a weekend we had to pay more and are restricted hours wise on the summer amenities. As the person doing reservations you should be able to recommend dates and help me plan the trip accordingly to the money spent and not sit on the other end of the phone demanding I just give you dates…. After our trip we will never plan or schedule anything at this park again. Regardless of the amenities… for families traveling far distances you couldn’t make it anymore inconvenient, difficult, and time consuming for simply planning questions or just getting ahold of you in general. No sorrys…. Just a whole lot of…”hmm that’s weird well oh well, next” kind of attitude. Zero solutions just excuses. So that being first impressions not too excited to find out what we are in for when we arrive. Especially reading other reviews about deflated balls so you can’t use the hoops, broken a/c units that the property won’t even handle that their own employees have to give up their own personal comfort cause management won’t?… concession stands trash everywhere… broken hot tubs, WiFi not working in cabins for night time with children is tough…sad that my family’s first camping trip ever hasnt even happened yet and it’s been nothing but a headache to plan because of the staff. Yall make money to make the experience smooth for your consumers but somebody missed the memo.

    • Jeff H.
      Jul. 14, 2026

      Wally World

      great place along the Mohican river lots of close activities to do .

      i have been going to Wally World Riverside Resort for the past 15 years always a great time ,clean camp ground well maintained .On the week end they have activities for the children and movies on Saturday most of the time on the week end it can get busy.

    • Robert G.The Dyrt PRO User
      Jul. 10, 2026

      American Wilderness Campground

      Money Grubbers

      Made a reservation. Canceled since wife had to go into hospital due to an emergency. No flexibility in the 7-day prior window. State parks and others have all been decent to us over this. We paid 3 days for a reservation we never used but canceled 2 days out. The park did not fill up so they took our money over a gotcha clause even after I begged the manager for her understanding. Under the circumstances, I was hoping they would compromise and take only the first night, but they are in it mainly for your money, I'm afraid.

    • Justin C.The Dyrt PRO User
      Jul. 8, 2026

      American Wilderness Campground

      Just beautiful

      fantastic place to camp with family and friends! There is always something fun and exciting to do, whether you're fishing, swimming, hiking, relaxing around the campfire, or enjoying the many activities throughout the campground. The atmosphere is welcoming, the scenery is beautiful, and it's a great place to make lasting memories.

    • Ravi G.
      Jul. 7, 2026

      The Caves Campground

      Dyrt didn't pay for reservation, no refund

      Caves is great campground. However they do not honor dyrt reservations. Had to pay at the campground. Sent email to dyrt, no reply. They owe me 400 dollars, and I have not heard back. Dyrt, if you honor, I will update this review- until then, DO NOT USE!!!

    • A
      Jul. 6, 2026

      Mohican Wilderness

      Return campers

      We return to Mohican wilderness a few times each year and love the sites we choose right on the river.

      Most sites here are wide open field sites and would not suite our style of camping.

      Bathrooms are typically clean.

    • Kimberly N.
      Jun. 28, 2026

      Clay's Resort Jellystone Park

      Overpriced under managed. Great potential.

      I have to agree with all the other reviews. It’s a great facility with a ton of potential it just seems poorly managed. The sites are not up to par with other campgrounds in the same price bracket nationwide. The staff does not have great attitudes and are put off being asked to assist. They say no scooters or electric bikes but there’s a thousand golf carts flying around because realistically it’s not a walkable park. They would benefit from a tram or trolley on busy weekends to go from camping areas to activities. Check-in was rough after hours especially trying to navigate to find your site is extremely difficult. We drug a few trees across the top of our unit. We were originate to have friends take us to our spot or we would not have found it until morning. Underwhelmed for the $180/night camp spot.

    • David C.
      Jun. 20, 2026

      Hidden Acres Campground

      Excellent campground

      Friendly staff. Quiet campground sites. Extremely sociable neighbors. Participated in bingo. Has a great lake, fishing catch and release, and can rent a kayak. Nice size pool. Firewood is available. Highly recommend this campground.

    • Brian T.
      Jun. 2, 2026

      Delaware State Park Campground

      Delaware ohio state park

      We love this park. Nice camp sites. Lots of wooded areas. Very nice lake. Has lots to do, put put golf, shuffle board, disk golf. But our last camp there was disappointing. 3 of the campers in area D where we were did nothing all day and evening smoking Marijuana. We had to smell the skunk smell all day long from them as well as them letting there kids ride around on a golf cart all day and night with no head lites not even tagged for on road.I brought it to the camp stores attention and they said there's nothing they can do, we don't enforce the rules here . They said if I had a problem to call odnr. There was a camp host at the restroom area and watched a lady take her dog inside and said nothing to her.what are the parks rules for if the host won't even enforce them. Not one ranger through the park for 3 days..


    Guide to Loudonville

    Mohican State Park and surrounding areas provide camping sites near Loudonville, Ohio across diverse terrain from riverfront locations to forest settings. The region sits within the unglaciated Allegheny Plateau with elevations ranging from 900-1200 feet above sea level, creating varied camping environments throughout the area. Winter temperatures often drop below freezing from December through February, while summer camping season typically runs from May through September when daytime temperatures average 75-85°F.

    What to do

    Hiking the free primitive sites: Mohican Memorial State Forest offers ten free primitive campsites along hiking trails about a mile from parking areas. "There are 10 free camp sites for backpackers in Mohican, each is about a mile hike in, no vehicles can reach these sites. There are 4 on the mountain bike trail and 6 on the horse trails, first come first serve, no reservations," notes John H. from Mohican State Park Campground.

    Swimming options beyond the river: Pleasant Hill Lake Park Campground has a beach area for swimming, though water levels can affect accessibility. "The lake was high this weekend and the beach was a bit under water, but still fun. The boats and sounds of summer with children laughing and splashing while adults sit on the sand," explains Tina D.

    Horseback riding access: For equestrian campers, Pleasant Hill Lake Park offers specific facilities. "We arrived Friday late afternoon and set up in the rain. Didn't see much of the park on Friday, but Saturday we went exploring and saw the marina, beach, horse camp area, and walked some of the bridle trails," reports Andrea F.

    What campers like

    Large, private campsites: Mohican Wilderness gets consistently high marks for spacious sites. "We have camped here 3 times now and even though it's a large park the sites are huge so you still feel like you can kick back and relax. Quiet neighbors and friendly staff plus everything is mowed and well maintained," shares Andrea F.

    Year-round camping options: While many private campgrounds close seasonally, some facilities remain open in winter. "Another Thanksgiving spent in our camper and it was so nice and relaxing. There were more campers than expected this weekend. I guess everyone likes to social distance in their campers too. Camping in the off season is our favorite time of year," notes Andrea F. from Mohican State Park Campground.

    Indoor pool facilities: Mohican Adventures Campground offers heated indoor swimming when weather doesn't permit outdoor water activities. "The staff is friendly and the indoor pool and shower houses were amazing. The sites seemed a little small so it might feel crowded during peak season," reports Renee L.

    What you should know

    Cell service limitations: Mobile connectivity varies significantly throughout the Mohican region. At Pleasant Hill Lake Park, one reviewer notes: "The lightning bugs even put on a nightly show," but warns "No cell service with Verizon at this park." Similarly, at Mohican Memorial State Forest, a camper reports: "No cell phone service for Verizon at this time."

    Reservation requirements: Most campgrounds require advance booking during peak season. For primitive sites, a different system applies: "Make sure you get a reservation at the kiosk by the ranger station in the forest. Do not go to the state park as that is completely different."

    GPS navigation challenges: Several campgrounds have reported issues with navigation apps. "Getting here proved to be tricky, as it seems all of the GPS apps and my Garmin routed us on a county road that is not fit for RVs of any type," warns a visitor to Wally World.

    Tips for camping with families

    Beginner-friendly options: Some sites specifically cater to new campers. "As far as tent camping goes, it does not get any easier than this. Everything is clean and well organized. Perfect for first time campers," writes Jenny K. about Mohican State Park Campground.

    Kid-friendly campground layouts: Charles Mill Lake Park offers family-oriented areas with easy supervision. "We stayed in a small group of sites which made it safe for kids to run around and play," notes Katelyn P., adding that there's "a lake with a boat launch near by a playground and beach for families to swim."

    Activity options for rainy days: Weather contingencies matter when camping with children. Mohican Adventures provides indoor alternatives: "The campgrounds covers all the basics. We fished and swam in the indoor pool which was not heated at the time," shares Lo H.

    Tips for RVers

    Site selection advice: RVers should carefully consider seasonal site differences. "The new F sites have concrete pads and plenty of space. Only lacking in mature trees to offer shade," notes Michelle H. about Pleasant Hill Lake Park.

    Winter camping preparation: For cold-weather RVers, note specific winter amenities. "This particular park has potable water on by the dump station and the dump station is open. The water at the full hook up sites are turned off," explains a camper at Mohican State Park.

    Weight restrictions on access roads: Large rigs face specific access limitations. "Do note the bridge you need to cross has a weight limit of 10 tons, so larger rigs will need to come up Wally Road from the south. If your GPS says to take ANY township roads, just don't. They are not paved, steep, and/or have sharp turns."

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What are the best campgrounds in Loudonville, Ohio?

    Loudonville offers excellent camping options with Mohican State Park Campground being a top choice, featuring both Class A and Class B camping areas in the beautiful Mohican River Valley. For those seeking amenities, Sunset Springs RV Resort in the Mohican area provides a friendly atmosphere particularly appreciated by weekend campers. Other notable options include Mohican Wilderness and Pleasant Hill Lake Park Campground nearby, each offering unique outdoor experiences in the picturesque Loudonville region.

    What riverside camping resorts are available in Loudonville?

    Mohican Reservation Campground & Canoeing offers a prime riverside experience with canoe rentals and a convenient shuttle service that returns you to your starting point after your river journey. Wally World is another excellent option nestled along the water, offering well-maintained facilities including level sites and a pleasant store. Both resorts provide easy access to the river for water activities while immersing campers in the natural beauty of the Loudonville area.

    Is there a swimming pool at Mohican State Park Campground near Loudonville?

    Yes, Mohican State Park Campground does have a swimming pool. The pool is unheated and has a lifeguard on duty for safety. As an alternative water activity when conditions permit, the campground's riverfront location allows for tubing down the river, which is particularly enjoyable after sufficient rainfall.

    Are there cabin rental options at campgrounds near Loudonville?

    Toodik Family Campground Cabin & Canoeing offers cabin rentals along with amenities like a pool, laundry facilities, and clean bathrooms in a nicely shaded setting. The highly sought-after cabins at Mohican State Park Campground feature beautiful interiors, comfortable beds, and prime riverfront locations. These cabins are popular for good reason, providing a perfect blend of comfort and natural surroundings for those who prefer not to tent camp.