Best Tent Camping near Manchester, OH

Looking for an adventure where you can explore Manchester and then fall asleep in your tent? You can find tent campsites by type, including drive-in, walk-in, and even hike-in for a backpacking adventure. You're sure to find the perfect campsite for your Ohio tent camping excursion.

Best Tent Sites Near Manchester, OH (12)

    Camper-submitted photo from The Ole Cornfield
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    1. The Ole Cornfield

    9 Reviews
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    52 Saves
    Salt Lick, Kentucky

    Local Family Owned & Operated est.2012 Riverside Campground RV & Tent Camping 50amp, 30amp, 110v NEW Bathhouse Kayak/Canoe Rental & Shuttle Service

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    • Electric Hookups
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    2. Paragon Dispersed Camping Area

    7 Reviews
    43 Photos
    76 Saves
    Daniel Boone National Forest, Kentucky

    Paragon is a primitive camping area with 7 designated campsites, some with lantern posts and fire rings. Alert: August 21, 2019 - The U.S. Forest Service opened a section of Paragon Road on Friday, August 16, 2019. The gate closest to Highway 519 was opened and motor vehicles will be able to drive to the first two loops commonly used for camping, swimming, and fishing. The new gate has been installed to allow vehicle access into the area while road work and repairs continue. The new gate will also allow the two camping loops to remain open when Cave Run Lake is 1.5 to 2 feet above summer pool and inundating the lowest portions of Paragon Road, which has occurred many times in the last decade and resulted in closure of the entire road and camping area. Make this page look nicer by submitting photos of your trip to this area. Learn more... The campground is located on the Cumberland Ranger District, Daniel Boone National Forest. Cave Run Lake is widely known for its scenic beauty and varied outdoor recreation opportunities. The lake is also the home of Kentucky's state record muskie.This 8,270-acre lake is jointly operated and managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Forest Service. Nearby facilities: Poppin Rock Boat Ramp

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      3. Eagle Creek Marina

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      Maysville, Kentucky

      This recreation area is part of Ohio River - Meldahl Pool

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      4. Lizzy’s Acres

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      Bainbridge, Ohio

      7 Acres of private land! Completely wooded with beautiful maple and oak trees. 2 miles from pike lake state park. 10 miles from Rocky fork lake state park and paint creek lake state park! 7 miles from city of Bainbridge where there are stores and restaurants. Wonderful hiking at Highland Nature Sanctuary is only 20 minutes away. There is an Amish bakery and store 20 minutes away also!

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      • Firewood Available

      $25 - $35 / night

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        5. GrayWolf PayLake

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        Otway, Ohio
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        • Market
        • Picnic Table
        • Drinking Water

        $10 - $20 / night

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          7. Free Spirit Homestead

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          Morehead, Kentucky

          Hey y'all,

          Here at the Free Spirit Homestead we encourage visitors to fully immerse themselves into the homestead lifestyle. However, if you are just looking for a beautiful spot to camp for a night and just relax, we're that spot too.

          Hang by the firepit, hike trails through our beautiful woods, & don't forget to pet Gemma the goat!

          We have a couple primitive sites around a large communal firepit in our lower field, on on top of our "mountain ", which is about a 3/4 mile hike in the woods. It is beautiful! We have backpacking/hammock sites throughout 44acres of woods.

          We also have optional foraging hikes/plant medicine hikes we put on for anyone interested in learning! Let us know.

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          $15 / night

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            8. White Sulphur Horse Only Camp

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            Salt Lick, Kentucky

            White Sulphur Horse Camp, located near Cave Run Lake on the Cumberland Ranger District, is developed as a primitive campground for horseback riders. The camp provides access to over 50 miles of multiple-use trails winding along forested hills and limestone ridges. Ideal for individual riders as well as organized groups, the facilities at the horse camp bring riders into the heart of the Daniel Boone National Forest, the Pioneer Weapons Wildlife Management Area, and the Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail. View information about Cave Run Lake Nonmotorized Trails for horseback riding, mountain biking and hiking around Cave Run Lake. Make this page look nicer by submitting photos of your visit to this campground. Learn more... Cave Run Lake area map The parking area can accommodate up to 30 vehicles with a trailer, up to 50 feet long. Picket lines and a watering trough are available for horses. The campground has no electricity.

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              Recent Tent Reviews in Manchester

              509 Reviews of 12 Manchester Campgrounds


              • DD
                Camper-submitted photo from The Ole Cornfield
                Nov. 17, 2024

                The Ole Cornfield

                This Place is Awesome! Favorite Camping Spot Ever

                James, Lauren and their crew were the best! Everyone was so friendly and helpful. The camping is just so relaxing, right on the river, open space, beautiful land! We can't wait to visit again.

              • Megan M.
                Camper-submitted photo from Shawnee State Park Campground
                Nov. 6, 2024

                Shawnee State Park Campground

                Some secluded sites in woods- nice!

                This campground has some features that are nicer than what is found in many state campgrounds. There are some secluded sites back in the woods, so you don't feel like you are camping in a parking lot in a few places. NOTE that most of these secluded sites (along the back edge of the campground) are up a flight of stairs. You have to carry all your gear up a hill or stairs to set up. You will not be near your car, which can get annoying.

                The bathrooms were average, not great but not gross. We were there on their Halloween weekend, with a fun site-decorating contest and trick or treat in the afternoon, which was mildly annoying for us because they closed the roads from 2 to 6 so we could not drive back to our site, and when we finally could, someone was in our parking pot for the next hour. 

                The lakes are quite tiny. The one at the campground is more like a large pond- fine for paddling around on a paddleboard for practice, but don't think you'll get in any meaningful kayaking or sight-seeing on this pond. The other lake is slightly bigger, but still not big enough for kayaking more than a couple hours at most.

                The new campground is on the river on what used to be the golf course- I will write a separate review for that.

                The lodge has some amenities (pool, hot tub, cafe, bar), but we ate in the restaurant and it was terrible. I do not recommend. Get some apps at the bar if you have to but keep your expectations low. We had pork nachos and the pork tasted old, everything was cold and it gave me a terrible stomachache.

              • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
                Camper-submitted photo from East Fork State Park Campground
                Oct. 26, 2024

                East Fork State Park Campground

                HUGE state park with many activities

                General: Huge state park with over 400 sites. All are pet-friendly and electric. About 20 are FHU. While tent camping is permitted, certain sites are not recommended for it as there would be no place to pitch a tent. One loop is for equestrian camping but when we were there, I only saw one horse trailer, and the rest were occupied by RV campers. 

                Site Quality: All camper pads are paved and most appeared level or just very slightly sloped. A picnic table and fire ring complete the site. Some sites have more trees to provide privacy while others are closer together with little separation.

                Bath/Shower House: Not all loops have their own bath house and the I loop where we stayed was one of them. We used the one in the H Loop. The bathhouses were clean, and the shower had nice hot water, however, it doesn’t seem like there were sufficient facilities for how large the campground was (H Loop had two showers, two toilets, and three sinks). Hooks or shelves would have been appreciated.

                Activities/Amenities: Many activities can be enjoyed here including mini golf (small nine-hole course), soccer, basketball, tennis, volleyball, corn hole, boating, and bicycling. Playgrounds are in several loops (I saw them in C and G). Rentals are available but most are only in season (ended September 30). There is a nature center and several hiking or paved biking/walking trails. There is also a camper beach for boating and swimming.

                When we reserved months earlier, we knew that our first night (a Saturday) was 100% full as we got the very last site. What we did not know is that there was a HUGE Halloween celebration complete with 30-40 decorated golf carts parading through the campground. The road was closed until 6:45 pm (we arrived around 7 pm) and cars lined both sides of the approximately two-mile road! If that's your thing, great but it wasn't necessarily ours!

                I appreciate that this park encourages so much outdoor activity, but it is not very pedestrian-friendly. I walked the road from one end to the other and there was no shoulder and, in many spots, no place to safely step off into the grass. I’m guessing it is assumed you will either have a car or golf cart to get around. 

                One final note: for a park so close to a large city (Cincinnati), I was surprised the cell service was so lacking (on Verizon). We eked out one and occasionally two bars of 4G.

              • Kevin C.The Dyrt PRO User
                Camper-submitted photo from Paragon Dispersed Camping Area
                Oct. 19, 2024

                Paragon Dispersed Camping Area

                Beautiful location just off a paved road

                We came in on a Friday late afternoon and there were only a few camping sites available. We found a spot right on the lake.

                Our first morning a heron was fishing in the lake less than 100 feet from us. We saw him catch a fish. There were woodpeckers, hawks and several other birds I did not recognize.

                The view of the lake from our camp site was amazing. Very picture worthy!

                The campsites are pretty close together providing less than optimal privacy. Some of the campers stayed up late but they kept the noise level down.

                While there we saw one group hang a deer carcass in a tree. Good times!

              • BluePitMom O.
                Camper-submitted photo from Sandy Springs Campground
                Sep. 24, 2024

                Sandy Springs Campground

                Serene!

                We stayed from Sunday until Tuesday and didn't want to leave! The campground offers something for everyone: playground equipment, basketball hoop and various balls, access to the river for fishing, and absolutely stunning views of the Ohio as well as the surrounding hills.

                The campers were friendly. Nobody was loud and obnoxious. The owners Julie and Darcy are super nice and helpful.

                We liked the campground so much we're returning in a few weeks!

              • MThe Dyrt PRO User
                Camper-submitted photo from East Fork State Park Campground
                Sep. 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.

              • Megan M.
                Camper-submitted photo from Stonelick State Park Campground
                Sep. 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.

              • BThe Dyrt PRO User
                Camper-submitted photo from Clear Creek Rec Area
                Sep. 13, 2024

                Clear Creek Rec Area

                Beautiful creek

                Pros: Beautiful little creek. Well spaced sites. Low usage. Some sites are long. Nice hiking trails from campsite. Most sites are shaded.

                Cons: Close to a moderately used road.

                Pit toilets, picnic tables, gravel pads.

              • jThe Dyrt PRO User
                Camper-submitted photo from A.J. Jolly Park & Campground
                Sep. 12, 2024

                A.J. Jolly Park & Campground

                AJ Jolly campground

                Expensive for what it has to offer. At 48.00 bucks a night yes they do have WIFI in the RV section. They do have concrete pads. It’s a shame they are worthless they are to small to park the average RV on an are on the wrong side of most rigs unless you pull in 1/2 the sites the electric is on the wrong side. The sites are gravel and not level the rest rooms are new and nice. The horse stalks are very nice. If you have a large horse trailer type camper your screwed the sites are small so that only leaves you with the RV sites that are a few 100 feet away from the stables If you want to walk threw the drainage ditch add about 300 ft if you don’t want to walk threw the muck. It’s a shame when they paved the entry road they didn’t spend a little more. “Grant money “ or tax money an do it properly. The main play ground is extremely nice. About 1/3 Mile walk. They do have a small playground in the rv section. For horses again they have a nice setup for big RVs it Sux they have a dump station. Situated in between the entry road to the Fkatwood rv section and equestrian area The main lake is nice you can rent kayaks canoes. Or use your own boat. The boat ramp is nice the other end of the lake at the flat wood rv section. Is t really a lake it’s a back water shallow mud hole depending on the time of the year. Mosquitoes the size of jet fighters. Will rather eat you alive or carry you off. “Lol sorry could t resist “ it gets bad the park is clean and well maintained Except for the camp sites

              • z
                Camper-submitted photo from Stonelick State Park Campground
                Sep. 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

              • MThe Dyrt PRO User
                Camper-submitted photo from East Fork State Park Campground
                Aug. 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!

              • James R.The Dyrt PRO User
                Camper-submitted photo from Ashland Huntington West KOA
                Aug. 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.

              • EThe Dyrt PRO User
                Camper-submitted photo from Sandy Springs Campground
                Jul. 25, 2024

                Sandy Springs Campground

                Fun for all

                The campsite is totally geared towards family fun! The owners are so hospitable, that you feel like family! One of the most fun places we’ve ever stayed! My kids were busy nonstop with planned fun activities! And they had things for the adults as well and a lot of things for everyone to do together!

              • Shannon G.The Dyrt PRO User
                Camper-submitted photo from East Fork State Park Campground
                Jul. 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!

              • Corey K.
                Camper-submitted photo from Carter Caves State Resort Park
                Jul. 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.

              • Jennifer M.The Dyrt PRO User
                Camper-submitted photo from Zilpo Campground
                Jul. 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.

              • David B.The Dyrt PRO User
                Camper-submitted photo from Grayson Lake State Park Campground
                Jun. 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.

              • 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!

              • JThe Dyrt PRO User
                Camper-submitted photo from Hanging Rock Recreation Site
                Jun. 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.

              • JThe Dyrt PRO User
                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.

              • David A.
                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!

              • M
                Camper-submitted photo from Sandy Springs Campground
                Apr. 1, 2024

                Sandy Springs Campground

                Quiet little campground

                The view!!!!!! Backing your camper up to the view of the Ohio River is so calming. Watching the barges going up and down is never boring. The owners go out of their way to make sure that you are ok or if you need anything.

              • DThe Dyrt PRO User
                Camper-submitted photo from Bruin Creek
                Mar. 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.

              • s
                Camper-submitted photo from Clear Creek Rec Area
                Nov. 9, 2023

                Clear Creek Rec Area

                Peaceful and relaxing

                We stayed and the primitive area almost to leatherwood boat ramp . So beautiful and perfect . Site was clean of trash and debris and ready for tents . Saw a few hikers and some beautiful horses from the trails nearby . Creek was clean and fun to explore .

              • CThe Dyrt PRO User
                Camper-submitted photo from Twin Knobs Recreation Area
                Oct. 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.



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