Top Tent Camping near Lynx, OH

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Best Tent Sites Near Lynx, OH (19)

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  • Camper-submitted photo from East Fork State Park Campground
    September 19, 2024

    East Fork State Park Campground

    Just my luck

    When you check out, Eastfork, you should look at it personally instead of just online. My mistake was I did it online and I ended up with My Family being in the middle of the rich snob class of loop I lol.? We did have a very nice neighbor across from us the last couple days. The bathrooms were clean . Our lot was full of acorns very very dry and very very small lot. They say you’re supposed to camp or park your tent from the electric box over.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Stonelick State Park Campground
    September 18, 2024

    Stonelick State Park Campground

    Nice but Noisy

    This campground has nice big sites, not the tiny sites that some Ohio state park campgrounds have. Most of them looked relatively level. However, there is no privacy, you are smashed right against your neighbors on both sides, and some parts were essentially just an RV parking lot.

    The showerhouse was fine, I wouldn't call it clean as there was hair and scummy stuff everywhere, but I was there on a fully booked weekend so I guess you'll have that. The toilet/sink building nearest to our site reeked of urine, think gas station bathroom that hasn't been cleaned in years- looked clean but smelled terrible. There was also just one pedestal sink in this bathroom, so nowhere to put your things if you want to brush your teeth, even wash your hands. 

    The big problem was the noise. We were there on "camper appreciation weekend" and they way they "appreciated" us was have an extremely noisy, not-very-talented cover band blare extremely loud 70s and 80s music for three hours on Saturday night. They had big speakers, amps, drum set, the whole bit. You could hear it quite clearly and loudly from every corner of the campground. I go camping for peace and quiet, to hear the crickets and birds and the crackle of our campfire. I do not want to have to endure three hours of men wailing on their guitars and belting out every top forty hit ever written by Lynyrd Skynyrd. It was extremely annoying, disruptive and jarring, and took away from our camping experience of sitting peacefully by our camp fire. If I were to return here, I would call first to make sure they are not "appreciating" the campers and putting on an unsolicited rock concert.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Scioto Trail State Park Campground
    September 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.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Stonelick State Park Campground
    September 5, 2024

    Stonelick State Park Campground

    Great experience

    Me and my partner went during Labor Day and left the fourth. We were there for three days and two nights. It was amazing. Our spot was a small walk to the water so we could fish and still keep up with the fire. We were right against the woods. There was a perfect flat spot for the tent. The trees were great cover from the bright sun. We were also able to walk to the restroom and could see the whole building from our site. We were site 009. So the bathroom was across the road. Everyone was very friendly there as well! The only downside was the grill for the fire pit. It’s at an angle so cooking on it was difficult as it was hard not to spill food

  • Camper-submitted photo from Jackson Lake State Park Campground
    September 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.

  • Camper-submitted photo from East Fork State Park Campground
    August 24, 2024

    East Fork State Park Campground

    Decent spot to tent camp (while working on my “itty bitt” camper

    Lot372 sits in a little into the woods. Makes it cool for camping. Real camping without a camper. lol shade some sun but watch out for the yellow jackets!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Beechwood Acres Camping Resort
    August 22, 2024

    Beechwood Acres Camping Resort

    Small, But Great Family Spot!

    This is a great place to take the kids. We go here every year. They have an in-ground pool, a small store for camping needs, firewood delivery and propane refills. Cell service here is awful and there is no WiFi. The antenna will pick up several local channels. There is a Dollar General about 10 mins away for grocery needs. They have several pull-through and full hookup options as well. Sites are somewhat level. This park has beautiful landscaping that is always meticulously maintained. They also host events and if you check their event calendar on their website, you can see what’s going on during your stay. We were fortunate enough to see the band Timestamp and loved it! They even had a community bonfire!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Ashland Huntington West KOA
    August 12, 2024

    Ashland Huntington West KOA

    Two night stay

    Start off by saying the staff were super great!!!! Stayed in space #1 and all the upper spots are open, wish they had more trees around the spaces. Overall it was still a great experience staying at this location.

  • Camper-submitted photo from East Fork State Park Campground
    July 21, 2024

    East Fork State Park Campground

    Spacious site

    We enjoyed this site a lot. Neighbors weren’t sitting on top of one another. There was a tree for shade and plenty of space and grass to walk our dogs. Shower house was great!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Carter Caves State Resort Park
    July 17, 2024

    Carter Caves State Resort Park

    State Park with Abundance of Nature

    A very nice state park with an abundance of natural resources surrounding the campground. There are many hiking options, some that explore the various caves around the grounds. The caves themselves are quite the treat.

    The staff are all very friendly and there are camping sites for tents or rigs. However, like many state parks that have not been updated, navigating into some of the spots with a large rig can be challenging. On the one hand, this is nice as there are mature trees throughout. On the other hand, they could increase the size / length of the existing campsites. There is a nice playground and a camp store for any items you have forgotten.

    The lodge is available down the road (within the state park) for dinner if you are looking to mix up the trip. Not fine dining, but decent food. There is also a pool available at a discounted rate for campers - which our kids enjoyed. Note: there are no full hookup sites, which is not uncommon for KY State Parks.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Zilpo Campground
    July 7, 2024

    Zilpo Campground

    Beautiful campground

    Quiet, less utilized campground on Cave Run Lake. Campsites have more privacy and are more primitive. There is a bathhouse, but it is not regularly maintained. This campground is perfect for kayaking and fishing. Some of the campsites have private beaches.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Grayson Lake State Park Campground
    June 30, 2024

    Grayson Lake State Park Campground

    Very beautiful

    This place is very beautiful first and foremost. You can fish, rent boats and kayaks. Also the hiking isn’t to bad! They even have tennis courts and a small water park.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Paint Creek State Park Campground
    June 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!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Hanging Rock Recreation Site
    June 12, 2024

    Hanging Rock Recreation Site

    Better Than Walmart

    We stayed in the parking lot as it was getting dark and didn’t know if there were any place to turn our rv around. Very quiet night and were visited by fireflies which was awesome.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Cowan Lake State Park Campground
    June 4, 2024

    Cowan Lake State Park Campground

    Great campground!

    We've been to Cowan a few times, first time in this loop and was not disappointed. Bathroom was clean and well stocked through the weekend. Additional vehicles have to pay $3.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Greenbo Lake State Resort Park
    May 15, 2024

    Greenbo Lake State Resort Park

    Nice family oriented

    Spent 4 nights, nice quiet camp grounds. Was in spot number 61, closest spot to the bathhouse. Not sure it would be the best spot in midsummer as it was also closest to the dumpster. That said it was recently graded and leveled. The primary issue I had was having a smaller camper with a lower sewer connection and the sewer connection was higher than the bottom of my unit.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Zilpo Campground
    May 9, 2024

    Zilpo Campground

    Wonderfully Quite Place

    Stay 6 nights, very peaceful and quite place, this time of year! Campground empty, no one there. Beautiful sites, large, all fine gravel and paved pull offs, very nice! Bathrooms could use a update, easily Lot’s of bug in May, but huge amount of ticks 🕷️ Campground sets back off main road about 10 miles, so no traffic noise at all. Has boat lunch, beach, camp store, 2 dump stations, 7 loops host at most of them, very nice people. We had great time, will defiantly be back to stay again!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Bruin Creek
    March 19, 2024

    Bruin Creek

    Tranquil Off Season

    This place is great. Came in off season in March, not expecting much. Many camps closed for season. It was beautiful, quiet, with running water and bbq pit at sites and hot showers in the bathroom. Perfect for a short stop over on x-country trip or offseason enclosed camping.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Twin Knobs Recreation Area
    October 12, 2023

    Twin Knobs Recreation Area

    Beautiful Area

    Stayed on the F Loop next to the lake, fire pit, picnic table, level tent site and bathroom showers a short walk. Camp hosts very friendly and helpful. campsite are close together.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Carter Caves State Resort Park
    October 4, 2023

    Carter Caves State Resort Park

    Fun fall getaway

    We went with three small kids. Great facilities, hiking, caving etc. We plan to return because two nights was not nearly enough to do all the things we wanted to. The tent sites are close together so we may not have enjoyed it as much if it were busier but we were lucky enough to get a site with no immediate neighbors. Pictures online made it appear that tree cover was not as good as it actually was.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Grayson Lake State Park Campground
    August 28, 2023

    Grayson Lake State Park Campground

    Below average

    This is a small campground situated next to a golf course. There are several nice sites but others are not ideal. Our site (13) was ok, other than the scattered broken glass and trash. The main issue was lack of oversight from staff. The site next to us was completely packed with their fifth wheel, a large tent, pop up canopy, four vehicles, a kayak trailer, and a boat that was in the corner of our site. They did not leash their dogs and did not pick up after them. We didn’t complain about them encroaching on our site but felt that the campground should enforce their own rules. Another site nearby setup a construction light at night that lit up the entire campground like a stadium and stayed on late into the night. Basically, campers are left to do as they please regardless of whether it is inconsiderate of other campers. The positive is the location is only a few minutes from the boat ramp for the most popular kayaking spot.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area
    August 25, 2023

    Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area

    Quiet, relaxing

    Stayed here for 2 nights. Scarlet Oak campground. Drove and checked out the other two campgrounds which were also nice. Some sites are really small and some are right along the road. Not crowded at all during our visit. Some sites are sloped from slight to more severe. We did have to take our camper off our truck (truck camper) in order to get level. Our site had a large “yard” and trees. All great for our two big dogs. Site had w/e.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Sheltowee RV Park & Cabins
    August 17, 2023

    Sheltowee RV Park & Cabins

    Loved

    Super close to all the sightseeing. Perfect prices and just really enjoyed it. The sites are a little tight but overall very nice and kept up to date.

  • Camper-submitted photo from The Ole Cornfield
    August 7, 2023

    The Ole Cornfield

    Relaxing place to Visit

    Great place to stay an very welcoming staff here. Very clean an well maintained. Nice Place to kayak , rent or bring your own. Plenty of spots to fish.



Guide to Lynx

Camping near Lynx, Ohio, offers a variety of beautiful spots for outdoor enthusiasts. From serene lakes to lush forests, there’s something for everyone in this area.

What to do

  • Hiking: Explore the many trails available at Carter Caves State Resort Park. Reviewers love the hiking options, especially those that lead to the park's caves. One camper mentioned, "There are many hiking options, some that explore the various caves around the grounds."
  • Fishing and Boating: At Grayson Lake State Park Campground, you can rent boats and kayaks. A visitor shared, "You can fish, rent boats and kayaks. Also, the hiking isn’t too bad!"
  • Family Activities: Sandy Springs Campground is known for its family-friendly atmosphere. One parent said, "The campsite is totally geared towards family fun! The owners are so hospitable, that you feel like family!"

What campers like

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the restrooms and shower facilities. A reviewer at Paint Creek State Park Campground noted, "Bathrooms and showers were clean."
  • Friendly Staff: Many campers mention the helpfulness of the staff. A visitor at Sandy Springs Campground said, "The owners go out of their way to make sure that you are ok or if you need anything."
  • Scenic Views: Campers love the beautiful surroundings. One reviewer at Zilpo Campground remarked, "Quiet, less utilized campground on Cave Run Lake. Campsites have more privacy and are more primitive."

What you should know

  • Site Sizes Vary: Some campsites can be small or sloped. A camper at Grayson Lake State Park Campground mentioned, "Many spots slant down and cannot level."
  • Limited Amenities: Not all campgrounds have full hookups. A visitor at Kincaid Lake State Park Campground noted, "Only bad on RV site no have a sewer connection but public bath very close."
  • Noise Levels: Some campgrounds can get noisy, especially on weekends. A reviewer at Rocky Fork State Park Campground said, "The campground was very loud and more of a party crowd at least the weekend we were there."

Tips for camping with families

  • Choose the Right Campground: Look for family-oriented campgrounds like Sandy Springs Campground, which offers planned activities for kids. One parent shared, "My kids were busy nonstop with planned fun activities!"
  • Check for Amenities: Make sure the campground has playgrounds and clean restrooms. A camper at Carter Caves State Resort Park mentioned, "There is a nice playground and a camp store for any items you have forgotten."
  • Plan for Quiet Hours: Be mindful of quiet hours to ensure a peaceful stay. A visitor at Carter Caves State Resort Park noted, "There’s a quiet time reserved for after 11pm."

Tips from RVers

  • Check Site Lengths: Some sites may not accommodate larger RVs. A reviewer at Paint Creek State Park Campground advised, "Be sure to check the pad length."
  • Bring Extra Cords: If your site doesn’t have full hookups, be prepared with extra cords and hoses. A camper at Greenbo Lake State Park mentioned, "Be prepared to bring extra electric cord and hose."
  • Look for Level Sites: Finding a level site can make your stay more comfortable. A visitor at Rocky Fork State Park Campground noted, "Sites are large, most with concrete pads."

Camping near Lynx, Ohio, has its perks and quirks, but with the right preparation, it can be a fantastic outdoor experience!

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