Top Tent Camping near McConnelsville, OH

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Best Tent Sites Near McConnelsville, OH (25)

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    1. Pops Place Camping

    3 Reviews
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    24 Saves

    Get away to Pop's Place Camping and Cabins. A small primitive camping area in SE Ohio. Where you are 10 minutes away from Burr Oak State Park, Tecumseh Trails Off-road and Scenic Trails Recreation Land. Other areas of interest are The Triple Nickle, Perry Forest ATV Park and Wayne National Forest. A hunters or ATV riders place to be, off the beaten path. We are tent, Motorcycle & ATV friendly. Please call ahead for availability.

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    $15 - $125 / night

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    2. Zaleski State Forest

    16 Reviews
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    3. Benton's on the Baileys

    4 Reviews
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    $40 - $125 / night

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    4. Baileys Trail Tent Camping

    2 Reviews
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    33 Saves

    Located 1.5 miles from the Baileys Trail System (Chauncey Trailhead) and even closer to Wayne National Forest. Site is secluded in summertime yet close to state SR 13. It is situated off the old Sunday Creek Coal Mine railroad bed and Sunday Creek. Tent camping and portable/pull-behind units only. Amenities include an 8' x 8' deck pad and a fire ring with plenty of wood available. The campground has municipal water, a gas generator, a composting toilet, as well as a gas camping stove. Cell service (Verizon) is excellent. Gate is locked and night and there are security cameras. Owner lives on the property. There are two group campsites of three tent pads each. Price listed is for a tent pad, fire ring and amenities. 2 guests per tent pad, 1 car per guest. Campers are free to set up camp (or hammock) anywhere in the designated 2-acre space.

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    5. Old Stone Church Campground

    2 Reviews
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    The horse camp has ten sites are provided at the campground, each with a 45' long by 15' wide parking space. Two sites are fully accessible for people with disabilities. Each site has a covered paddock, fire pit, grill, and tent pad.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Old Stone Church Trailhead
    Camper-submitted photo from Old Stone Church Trailhead

    6. Old Stone Church Trailhead

    1 Review
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    Primitive camping is allowed at no charge at the Old Stone Church Trailhead.

    This trailhead is part of the Stone Church Horse Trail System. Named for the skeletal ruins of an old stone church nearby, the Stone Church Horse Trail System provides a great opportunity for scenic riding on 21 miles of trails. Various loops for other distances are available. The horse trail winds through the rolling hills of the Wayne National Forest. The trails will lead you through a variety of vegetation: open fields, brushland, mature forest, and new forest. Along the way, you may glimpse wildlife, and will recognize the influence of humans, both now and in the past. You will also pass many of our land management activities.

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    7. Hune Bridge Campground

    3 Reviews
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    Access the Hune Bridge Campground along the National Forest Covered Bridge Scenic Byway (S.R. 26) in Washington County. The campground is located across the historic Hune Covered Bridge.

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      8. Athens Ranger District - Athens Area

      1 Review
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      Located 70 miles southeast of Columbus, Ohio, the Athens Unit of the Athens Ranger District is home to the Wayne National Forest Welcome Center. From here you can learn about all that the Wayne National Forest has to offer and plan your trip.

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      9. Camp Rotan

      2 Reviews
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      10. Lane Farm Campground

      1 Review
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      Formerly the Lane family farm, this small campground is approximately 5 miles north of Marietta along the National Forest Covered Bridge Scenic Byway. The site has four campsites on the Little Muskingum.

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    Recent Tent Reviews In McConnelsville

    566 Reviews of 25 McConnelsville Campgrounds


    • TThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Old Stone Church Campground
      Nov. 2, 2024

      Old Stone Church Campground

      Easy Access - Mostly Quiet

      Easy pull-thru site for our small travel trailer. Each pull-thru is set-up for horses, but RVs are allowed (according to NFS website). Maybe because it was Halloween night, maybe due to hunting season, I dunno, but there seemed to be more traffic than expected for this road. Our only neighbors got a little... rowdy, but it was okay.

      Campsite fee is $15 on the honor system. If you have a National Park's Golden Age or Access pass, they honor a 50 percent discount.

      I had good 4G ATT cell service. Worked well, with no drops. Data was a bit slower than usual but still good.

      The only facilities here were a single pit toilet (surprisingly clean) and a trash can at each site. There may be more services during the height of the season, at least water for horses, but nothing else I could tell.

      A short distance further down the road, just after it turns to gravel, at the Old Stone Church trailhead, there are grassy places to back in smaller campers/RVs. And even further down the road, after it turns back to asphalt :D, there's a private campground with utilities, I think, but we only saw it and didn't check it out.

    • AThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Geneva Hills - Camp and Event Center
      Oct. 13, 2024

      Geneva Hills - Camp and Event Center

      Would stay again

      Tent site was nice. We could make dinner and there weren’t any mosquitoes even though it was right above a swamp. It was a nice driving distance from Hocking Hills and a neat place to camp.

    • j
      Camper-submitted photo from Wolfie's Campground
      Oct. 11, 2024

      Wolfie's Campground

      Great place, not peaceful at night

      Bathrooms very clean. Loved the free games. Cabin was very clean and had comfortable beds. Doesn’t make sense to have quiet time at dark when bar nearby plays loud music outside till late.

    • DThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Hocking Hills State Park Campground
      Sep. 23, 2024

      Hocking Hills State Park Campground

      Best place

      This is a great place to visit and camp. I am a tent camper so I was in the non electric site. The hiking is fantastic. Rose lake is also a wonderful lake and quite beautiful. Will always come back

    • GThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Salt Fork State Park
      Sep. 12, 2024

      Salt Fork State Park

      Great fall camping

      Dated, but pretty clean bath\shower building with clothes washer and dryer ($2). Sites in C-loop are far enough apart to not feel too crammed together. Power pedestal has 20, 30 and 50 amp service. 30 amp worked fine. Lots of trails, allowing dogs on leash. True, other amenities are a drive of at least a couple miles to get to. ATT service was fine for streaming using ROKU and my phone as a hotspot. Paved, level pads, but not long enough for largest trailers. Check size if you have one. Sites at South end of loop get the most shade

    • afshar Y.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Logan Ohio KOA
      Sep. 3, 2024

      Logan Ohio KOA

      Awesome stay

      Stayed with the family for 5 days/ 4 nights and had a wonderful time. The KOA had a lot of amenities to offer. The staff was friendly, courteous and great to deal with. The sites were nice and wide but not all level but it's an area that has lots of hills. The pool was wonderful, the bathroom was clean and spacious. The camp store has everything you may need with a Walmart 10 minutes down the road. Close to the park to go explore but the KOA had a lot to offer for your stay.

    • Kyle B.
      Camper-submitted photo from Hocking Hills Camping & Canoe
      Sep. 2, 2024

      Hocking Hills Camping & Canoe

      New Ownership and its amazing!!!

      This campground has been a staple of Hocking Hills for decades. Finally some new owners took over in May ‘24 and have really done an amazing job renovating things. The staff is super friendly, large primitive campsites right on the river with tons of shade trees! They are even building treehouses to stay in. We love it here!

    • James P.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Forked Run State Park
      Sep. 1, 2024

      Forked Run State Park

      In need of TLC

      Narrow roads getting to state park. Campground in need of an update and targeted maintenance. Ensure your rig can fit into your selected site prior to booking as sites can be small and hilly. Sites are asphalt. Not many sites are level. Most patrons seem to be local - weekends full of loud music and drinking.

    • A
      Camper-submitted photo from River Run Campground — North Bend State Park
      Aug. 20, 2024

      River Run Campground — North Bend State Park

      Great experience

      The campground was pretty packed for much of the weekend, but it never got too loud. Bathrooms are clean and the sites seem pretty spacious. I was at site 2, which is on a slight incline, but it didn't matter too much because I camp in a teardrop so keeping it level isn't an issue. Wifi and Verizon cell were both strong. Easy access to the rail trail and close to the river. I'll definitely go back.

    • David M.
      Camper-submitted photo from Pops Place Camping
      Aug. 15, 2024

      Pops Place Camping

      Hidden gem in Ohio

      I highly recommend pop's place.  I stayed there Aug 2024 and as of that date the rustic tent camping was $20.  This is an ideal base camp for riding your motorcycle on the scenic roads in that area of Ohio such as the triple nickel.  The owners are very nice people and helpful.  The porta john and shower were very clean.  The shower uses an on demand water heater.  The narrow cabin you see in some photos is now a gravel pad for RV type camping with electric.  The wider cabin in the photos is still there, but was currently rented so he couldn't take me on a tour of it.  He took me on a tour of the new cabin he is building and it will be a nice play to stay when he is done.  They sell firewood for $5.  The common grass area has wood lounge chairs, common fire ring, playground,  and cornhole boards.  If you are tent camping and need to charge your phone he has no problem with you using the electric outlet at the RV site if no one is there.  I forgot to suggest to him that maybe add an external electric outlet at the shower house since electric is there for the water heater.  There is a spigot on the outside of the shower house to get drinking water.  There is a basketball backboard near the current cabin if you happen to bring a basketball for your kids to use.  There is good verizon cell service there, I did not expect it because of the location and hills in the area.  I don't hammock camp, but it looked like there were trees far enough apart in the line of pines for hanging 2 hammocks.  One of the photos showed 3 picnic tables for tent campers.  There was only one when I stayed, but I assume it's a temporary or cyclical thing and I was the only tent camper and would have shared it anyway.

      Of note for motorcyclists is that the road the campground is on is paved (good riding to the north of it) and the campground drive is decent gravel for street bikes.

    • Janessa S.
      Camper-submitted photo from Salt Fork State Park
      Aug. 11, 2024

      Salt Fork State Park

      Equestrian

      Always love going to salt fork. Bathrooms are always clean and I appreciate having wash racks for the horses. If i had a complaint it would be that the campground is always pretty busy

    • Jeremiah S.
      Camper-submitted photo from Kountry Resort Campground
      Aug. 2, 2024

      Kountry Resort Campground

      Family Fun at Old Campground

      This campground has been around since the 1800s. It has a lot of permanent residents and we had a lot of fun checking out the different set ups.

      There are a lot of amenities but they need updated. The playgrounds need replaced. The activities building had a pool and game room area, which we used a lot. These were dated as well but our kids had a blast and that is all that matters.

      Everyone we engaged with at the campground was very pleasant. We went midweek so it was not very crowded other than the permanent residents. The park is very quiet.

      We did a couple day trips down to Pomeroy, which is a nice little river town with ice cream, playgrounds, and shops less than five miles from the campground.

    • MThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Forked Run State Park
      Jul. 29, 2024

      Forked Run State Park

      Great local campground

      We stayed there years ago. Our only complaint was how close the sites are together. Some are down over banks & some are on a slant. It was rather noisy when we were there too. Nice beach area for swimming though!

    • Brianna L.
      Camper-submitted photo from Campbell Cove Camping
      Jul. 28, 2024

      Campbell Cove Camping

      The perfect family campground !

      This is our first time staying at a non state park. I was a little nervous, but I already booked our next visit here ! To start, the staff are absolutely amazing and so kind. We stayed at site 61 and the lake view is perfect. Bring your hammock because there are plenty of trees !!

      There is a great playground for kids and a swimming hole. The bathrooms are so clean. You can kayak on the lake and they do have rentals .

    • RThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Coshocton Lake Park
      Jul. 26, 2024

      Coshocton Lake Park

      Hidden Gem

      Decent sites with a waterpark, historic Roscoe Village, canal boat, and plenty of hiking/ walking/ biking trails and paved paths. One of our favorites

    • Jeremiah S.
      Camper-submitted photo from River Run Campground — North Bend State Park
      Jul. 8, 2024

      River Run Campground — North Bend State Park

      Great Family Campground

      We had a wonderful time. The Park is great and we have stayed at lodge 4 times before but this was first camping trip.

      We stayed during historic heat wave but kept cool in the river, the pool, and with the ice cream store nearby. There wasn’t easy river access from the campground but we climbed down the hill with no problem and waded the stream for hours.

      The property was very clean and family oriented. Nice spacing at our site in particular. I would also recommend sites 10, 11, 17, 19, 13, and 14.

    • J
      Camper-submitted photo from Dillon State Park Campground
      Jun. 16, 2024

      Dillon State Park Campground

      Nice spacious campsites

      First time at this park booked last minute so options were limited wasn't sure what leftovers we would get but ended up with 2 great sites. We lucked out and had 2 trees just right for hammock relaxing but it seems like lots of sites have no trees just depends on the section of park not alot of privacy between. Sites but there huge so you don't feel stuffed in next to everyone. Shower houses are limited 1 in each section but plenty of flush bathrooms located all over and kept very clean. Internet works very well verizon and att.

    • Daniel & Heather U.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Salt Fork State Park
      Jun. 5, 2024

      Salt Fork State Park

      Average Campground, Amazing Park

      Someone cancelled and this amazing site fell into our lap. I always put a ridiculous amount of time into finding sites that match our wants/needs list. This campground has very few sites that make the cut, but F08 was perfect. Backed up to the woods, has a view of the lake, shade, privacy, hammock trees, medium size, electric, bathroom directly across the street, water and grey water dump directly across the street.

      Everywhere we camp, we color code a campground map with sites we like/dislike. This campground had about 7 sites we liked out of over 200. There are almost no sites with shade or privacy, many are small and oddly angled towards the road. They do all have 15A, 30A and 50A hookups and newer, level pads. The bathrooms however are very outdated. They still have the spring loaded faucets that you have to hold open and the men's shower houses is still a shared room for your things and changing. Worst of all, the water pressure was terrible and constantly changing. 

      This campground is in one of Ohio's largest state parks and is very popular. Which is why a lot of these negatives are pretty shocking to us. Like the never developed D loop. You would think for such a large and busy park, they would want as many sites as possible and to update the facilities.

      One of my complaints about all of Ohio's state parks is the lack of tree preservation. Almost all of the state parks just clear the land to install power/water. You'd think a Ohio State Division of Wildlife State Park would take a bit extra care and attention to preserve some of them which also makes for a much better camping experience. 

      Overall, the positive rating isn't for the campground but rather the almost 20,000 acre state park. It is insanely huge and has many, many places to see and explore. There are beaches (even a private one for the campground), boat launches, hunting roads, historical house/cottage that is a museum, a cave and more.

      Lastly, The Dyrt never seems to map the campground correctly so I couldn't do their cell network tests. However, Mint/T-Mobile and Verizon had pretty strong 5G. It slowed down a few times but was there the entire time.

    • Ashley N.
      Camper-submitted photo from Hocking Hills Jellystone Campground
      May. 31, 2024

      Hocking Hills Jellystone Campground

      Disappointed. Waste of Money. Rude owners

      The site that we are currently staying in is nothing like the pictures online(I am more than happy to share photos.) I contacted the owner, he talked down to me, continually interrupted me and even raised his voice trying to intimidate me. The site has serious concerns. Such as the Nextdoor cabin fire pit is located less than 6ft from where I am suppose to park my brand new truck. There is only gravel, no grass for 12ft outside of our camper. Our site appears to be a driveway or turnaround and numerous ppl have tried to drive through, Esp with gulf carts. I raised my concerns and unhappiness to the owners and they argued and talked down to me. The husband raised his voice and essentially yelled at me basically telling me we could pack up and leave. This has not been a great experience so far and I am not sure I will ever stay at a jellystone or recommend one to anyone in the future.

    • J
      Camper-submitted photo from River Run Campground — North Bend State Park
      Apr. 25, 2024

      River Run Campground — North Bend State Park

      Weekend Getaway

      Great place to stay! We were at site 13, right on the water. Check-in was easy and the staff was very friendly! Plenty of ice and firewood at the store and a cute little gift shop. The site was mostly flat where we parked the camper and very close to the bathhouse. Plenty to do around the park - biking the rail trails, hiking, fishing, basketball, and a nice playground, to name a few! We definitely plan to make another trip there this year!!

    • s
      Camper-submitted photo from Campbell Cove Camping
      Apr. 14, 2024

      Campbell Cove Camping

      Cute little spot fun for kids

      This place was really cute. I personally feel like it was a little too open for my liking. I’d rather feel like I’m out in the woods more and maybe a little bit more space between you and your neighbor . However, it was nice. One of the gentlemen that worked there I think also stays during the season. His name is Steve. He is super friendly and helpful. He taught my kids some fishing tricks ! And don’t get me started on the bathrooms!! I have NEVER seen such amazing, clean, nice bathrooms at a campground we decided to use their shower instead of our camper shower ! 

    • Matthew P.
      Camper-submitted photo from Campbell Cove Camping
      Mar. 25, 2024

      Campbell Cove Camping

      Campbell cove

      My family recently stayed at Campbell Cove for the weekend. Everything appeared new and updated. The sites were nice and level. Nice playground and clubhouse building.

      Unfortunately we went during the office season so the clubhouse was closed and the jump pad wasn't up.

      We hope to come back someday



    Guide to McConnelsville

    Camping near McConnelsville, Ohio, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're a family looking for a weekend getaway or an RV enthusiast seeking adventure, there are plenty of campgrounds to explore.

    What to do:

    • Hiking: Explore the scenic trails at Hocking Hills State Park Campground. One camper mentioned, "Beautiful area with great hikes and views close by," making it a perfect spot for nature lovers.
    • Swimming: Enjoy the beach area at Salt Fork State Park Campground. A visitor shared, "There are a lot of great full hook-up sites here. Great for families and couples alike."
    • Fishing: Cast a line at Wolf Run State Park Campground. One camper noted, "We had the whole back section to ourselves! Not a soul on site but a few boats out fishing."

    What campers like:

    • Clean facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the restrooms and showers. A review for Dillon State Park Campground stated, "The bathrooms we had access to were heated and perfectly clean."
    • Spacious sites: Many campgrounds, like Burr Oak State Park Campground, offer large sites. One visitor mentioned, "The site was a good size, but not secluded."
    • Family-friendly atmosphere: Campgrounds like Lake Hope State Park Campground are noted for being great for families. A reviewer said, "Great area. Camped here with my friends and I’ve been here on a backpacking trip through OU."

    What you should know:

    • Close quarters: Some campgrounds have sites that are pretty close together. A camper at Hocking Hills State Park Campground mentioned, "The spots were pretty darn close together for a state park."
    • Limited amenities: Not all campgrounds have modern facilities. A visitor at Lake Hope State Park Campground noted, "The sites were very sloped and the RV sites were pretty close together."
    • Wildlife encounters: Be prepared for wildlife, especially at Wolf Run State Park Campground. One camper shared, "There are running showers and none plumbed bathrooms. It does have a laundry room also."

    Tips for camping with families:

    • Plan for activities: Make sure to have a list of activities to keep the kids entertained. One family at Salt Fork State Park Campground enjoyed the pool, saying, "They had a pool which people seemed to enjoy."
    • Pack extra gear: If you're camping at Hocking Hills State Park Campground, consider bringing a cart for your gear, as some sites require a bit of a hike.
    • Choose the right site: Look for sites that offer more space and privacy. A camper at Burr Oak State Park Campground mentioned, "It was great with silence and space."

    Tips from RVers:

    • Check site dimensions: Make sure your RV can fit into the selected site. A review for Forked Run State Park Campground warned, "Ensure your rig can fit into your selected site prior to booking as sites can be small and hilly."
    • Be prepared for noise: Some campgrounds can get noisy, especially on weekends. A camper at Wolf Run State Park Campground noted, "Our main issue was lack of oversight/patrolling after quiet hours."
    • Bring your own water: Some campgrounds, like Forked Run State Park Campground, do not have water hookups, so it's wise to bring your own.

    Camping near McConnelsville, Ohio, has something for everyone, from families to RVers. Just be sure to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

    Frequently Asked Questions

    • Which is the most popular tent campsite near McConnelsville, OH?

      According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near McConnelsville, OH is Pops Place Camping with a 5-star rating from 3 reviews.

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