Located in north central Ohio, Loudonville sits at the heart of Mohican Country with elevations ranging from 935 to 1,100 feet above sea level. The Clear Fork River runs through the region and sustains a diverse ecosystem of hemlock forests. The camping season typically spans April through October, with limited sites available during winter months.
What to do
Hiking and biking trails: Mohican State Park Campground connects to several miles of hiking trails with varying difficulty levels. "The hiking trails are great with a covered bridge, overlook and waterfalls," notes Andrea F. about Mohican State Park.
Water activities: The Clear Fork River runs through the area with access from multiple campgrounds. "When we were there, we fished and swam in the indoor pool which was not heated at the time. Across the street they have a Canoe livery, mini golf, go carts, ropes course and lots more," according to Lo H. at Mohican Adventures Campground.
Fishing opportunities: Pleasant Hill Lake provides year-round fishing access. "We had deer that would come over every morning," shares Karrie Kat W. about the natural setting at Charles Mill Lake Park.
What campers like
Private riverside sites: Many campgrounds offer direct water access. "Beautiful campsites on the water and near it. Playgrounds, cabins, camper cabins, tent sites & camper sites," explains Renée C. about the variety of accommodations at Mohican State Park.
Indoor amenities: For glamping in Loudonville, Ohio, some campgrounds offer indoor facilities for when weather turns. "The staff is friendly and the indoor pool and shower houses were amazing," reports Renee L. about Butler-Mohican KOA.
Free primitive options: For backpackers seeking luxury-free camping near Loudonville, free sites exist. "There are 10 free camp sites for backpackers in Mohican, each is about a mile hike in, no vehicles can reach these sites," explains John H. about Mohican-Memorial State Forest.
What you should know
Seasonal operations: Most campgrounds close between November and March. "Camping in the off season is our favorite time of year. 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," notes Andrea F. about winter stays at Mohican State Park.
Cell service limitations: Coverage varies by carrier and location. "No cell service with Verizon at this park," reports a camper at Mohican State Park.
Water levels affect activities: River activities depend on rainfall. "The lake is gorgeous this weekend and we enjoyed riding bikes and walking the park," mentions a camper at Charles Mill Lake, showing how conditions change.
Tips for camping with families
Activity-focused campgrounds: Some locations specialize in children's programming. "Amazing staff, soooo much for Kids and adults to do, nice pool, Kids activity Schedule 9-9 almost daily," shares Cyndi L. about Whispering Hills Campground.
Educational opportunities: Incorporate learning into your glamping trip near Loudonville. "Louis Bromfield was a conservationist and among many other things (including winning a Pulitzer) he was in the forefront of organic and self-sustaining gardening. This place is amazing! (and would be an excellent home schoolers camping trip!)," recommends Shelly S. about Malabar Farm State Park.
Bathroom access considerations: When glamping with children, bathroom quality matters. "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," states Jenny K. about Mohican State Park.
Tips from RVers
Site levelness varies: Many campgrounds have uneven terrain. "The sites are mostly level but are short & close to each other. Roads are narrow & hilly," warns Kathy C. about Charles Mill Lake Park.
Pull-through availability: Some locations offer easier access for large rigs. "River Trail Crossing is privately owned, small campground (which we like) but nice and quiet. Sites include tents, small rigs and large pull through sites for big rigs," explains Brian E. about River Trail Crossing.
Hookup limitations: Check what connections are available at your specific site. "We camped here off season and had the place to ourselves. We had a pull through site which was gravel," mentions a camper at Butler-Mohican KOA, highlighting seasonal advantages.
