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Best Campgrounds near Kingston, OH

591 Reviews

The Kingston, Ohio area encompasses several established campgrounds within a 20-mile radius, including Hocking Hills State Park Campground and A.W. Marion State Park Campground. These mixed-use campgrounds accommodate various camping styles from tent sites to RV hookups, with several locations like Tar Hollow State Park and Sun Valley Campground also offering cabin accommodations. The southeastern Ohio region features rolling hills, forests, and lakes that create diverse camping environments ranging from developed facilities with full amenities to more secluded sites. Most campgrounds in this area maintain proximity to natural attractions including hiking trails, fishing lakes, and scenic woodland areas.

Campground availability varies seasonally, with many locations operating from early spring through late fall. A.W. Marion State Park maintains a season from early April to late October, while others like Tar Hollow State Park and Sun Valley Campground remain open year-round. Reservations are strongly recommended, especially for weekend stays during summer and fall when foliage attracts visitors. Most developed campgrounds provide electric hookups, drinking water, and sanitary facilities, though amenities vary significantly between locations. Cell service can be inconsistent throughout the region, particularly in more remote areas. A review noted, "There is no cell service in some areas. Be sure to give anyone who may need to contact you a heads up."

Campers consistently mention the natural beauty and relative seclusion as highlights of the Kingston area camping experience. The region's campgrounds provide access to numerous hiking trails, fishing opportunities, and scenic woodland areas. Several visitors noted the proximity to Hocking Hills as a significant advantage, allowing campers to enjoy the popular state park's attractions while staying in less crowded nearby campgrounds. Primitive camping options are limited, with most sites offering at least basic amenities. A camper described Lake Hope State Park as "the unsung hero of Logan county, Ohio. Hocking Hills State Park gets the crowds because of its amenities and closer proximity to Old Man's Cave...but each time I have stayed at Lake Hope State Park, I have marveled at why there are only a few stray campers in a state park of 190 sites." Many campgrounds feature playgrounds, swimming areas, and boat rentals, making them suitable for family camping trips.

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Best Camping Sites Near Kingston, Ohio (92)

    1. Hocking Hills State Park Campground

    109 Reviews
    South Bloomingville, OH
    20 miles
    Website

    $29 - $46 / night

    "There are lots of caves, trails, camping options and activities in the area. Be careful, however, every year someone is injured or dies going off trail, often falling from a cliff."

    "If you stay away from the main roads, you might feel like you're in a smaller campground."

    2. A.W. Marion State Park Campground

    33 Reviews
    Circleville, OH
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 869-3124

    $21 - $25 / night

    "They had a scavenger hunt which made us really experience the nature around us, going through the woods off trail, going to the lakeside, walking around looking for different things on a list."

    "October weekends in Ohio State Park campgrounds are super popular so we weren’t able to make a reservation here. "

    3. Tar Hollow State Park Campground

    24 Reviews
    Adelphi, OH
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 887-4818

    $4 - $27 / night

    "The campground is about 2-3 acres large, situated on a hill with a path dug out around the perimeter. "

    "The drive there was a very interesting tour of trump flags Amish buggies and more. Would come back if I was stranded in Ohio, but overall great pit stop for cleaning up on a long journey."

    4. Sun Valley Campground

    4 Reviews
    Chillicothe, OH
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 775-3490

    "We were able to reserve a drive-thru site on the same day we wanted it.  It looks like there are quite a few seasonal campers there.  Sites have space between them, many are shaded. "

    5. Scioto Trail State Park Campground

    10 Reviews
    Waverly, OH
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 663-2125

    $25 - $30 / night

    "We chose to camp at Scioto Trail State Park because of it's proximity to Salt Creek Kayak Adventures. While I had hiked at Scioto Trail in the past, this was our first visit to the campground."

    "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."

    6. Top O' The Caves Campground

    16 Reviews
    South Bloomingville, OH
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 385-6566

    "It’s located very close to Hocking Hills State Park. Some of the tent sites are on an incline, but the RV site we had (site 24) was very spacious. There’s a a nice pool and nature trails."

    "There's a small pond for fishing and a church from the 1800s and all together a beautiful place to walk around. The best part is you can walk to ash cave from your campsite!"

    7. Walnut Creek Campground and Resort

    2 Reviews
    Chillicothe, OH
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 774-1203

    "Nice scenic drive to campground only 7 miles off of Hwy 35. No"

    "Has fishing, kayaking, golf cart trails, volleyball set up, basketball court, swimming pool and super nice cabins."

    8. Great Seal State Park Campground

    1 Review
    Chillicothe, OH
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 663-2125

    "Hiking trails head off from this park that cover many miles. A steep hike up Sugar Loaf will wake you up in the morning."

    9. Palmerosa Horse & Hike Campground

    4 Reviews
    South Bloomingville, OH
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 416-1066

    $40 - $70 / night

    "Stacked Stones has a very nice location and the camp hosts/owners are wonderful. They truly make you feel like family."

    10. Campbell Cove Camping

    17 Reviews
    Logan, OH
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 385-2994

    "This is a very nice campground near all of the attractions of Hocking Hills, Ohio. We had full hookups that were excellent, but if we didn't there were several new restrooms throughout the grounds."

    "Our site was waterfront and also set away from other sites."

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  • Alex A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 28, 2025

    Baileys Trail Tent Camping

    Peaceful Stay

    Wonderful little location. We drove for about 3 hours to get from where we are. Nice wide open space surrounded by woods. There were other campers but very friendly and had plenty of space to ourselves. Very nice bathroom/shower compared to what we expected. Will visit again.

  • Joe B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 25, 2025

    Campbell Cove Camping

    Nice campground

    We stayed at site 63 , on the water. Big site, water view and plenty of space. The road across the lake has an uphill section and people like to race up it. Trucks, motorcycles and cars. Really loud. I know the campground doesn’t control the road, so it’s just a note about the noise. The site is amazing, and I would come back.

  • Evan C.
    Aug. 18, 2025

    Rocky Fork State Park Campground

    Fine tenting, poorly kept

    8/13/2025

    Got here after dark, but navigated to a pretty secluded loop that's just for tenting (site 61 - see map). Stakes went in fine. Seemed to be a lot of different types of spiders, which was cool to see and even cooler that they didn't bug me. Less cool - the site wasn't very clean - bits of trash that a park attendant/ranger definitely should've been picking up. Moreover, there were stray cats living in that section (I saw three), which were very cute but I'm sure they're not living their best life and the wildlife probably don't appreciate them being around either. I called later to let the park know (nobody was around during my stay) and they said they'd get maintenance on it. If you stay here and see them, I'd urge you to let the park know again, or maybe call animal control.

  • Reb S.
    Aug. 11, 2025

    A.W. Marion State Park Campground

    Horrible

    Really disgusted with out last stay here. We ended up next to some tent campers who were homeless which isn't the issue because things in life happen it was the way they acted that just grossed me out. I spent the first few days listening to them arguing and fighting amongst each other about their welfare checks being spent on their cigarettes beer and weed. They had 2 kids one that was autistic that they called a retard the other one they called stupid and it was just heartbreaking. I ended up having to go inside my camper and turning my ac on to escape their screaming and yelling and fighting that went into the midnight hour. My dog has a heart murmur and it made him anxious. I felt like I was camping in the bottoms of Columbus Ohio. The camp host said they are there all the time which is disturbing that they condone this behavior and makes me question the integrity of this location. Luckily after contacting ODNR we were able to move to a location far from them and given a gift card for our troubles. This was after they moved their camp stuff practically across the front bumper of my 100,000 RV. My husband and I pay way to much for our RV and for our stays to put up with this trash. We'd be hard pressed to come back here and be exposed to this kind of drama again.

  • L
    Jul. 5, 2025

    Zaleski State Forest

    Nice get away

    Trails are nice and kept well, campsites are clean and well maintained. at each backpacking camp (3 in total) there is water and a toilet (nothing to wipe with) water is definitely well water tastes meh better off bringing a filter just in case. I will say there is some noise pollution from cars and planes near campsite 1. We ended up meeting our guide kitty friend at camp 1- most likely dumped which sucks but very friendly. tried bringing him home but he didn’t follow us. Besides Kitty and 2 other groups i saw no one else was here which was nice especially during a holiday weekend. NO SERVICE PLAN ACCORDING make sure you have a map especially to get out of the park!!!! PS if someone sees kitty please say hi :)

  • C
    Jul. 4, 2025

    Palmerosa Horse & Hike Campground

    Palmerosa Campground updated

    The new owners of the Palmerosa Campground have put a lot of time and money into this campground! Almost everything has been tore down and rebuilt. The new shower house at the office is great! You have your own shower , toilet and vanity in a locked room! 

    The old horse stalls have been torn down and 28 new covered stalls have been built! They are amazing and plenty if room for larger horses. 

    They have 14 water and electric sites with plenty of shade trees. 30 primitive tent sites also with plenty of shade!!

    This campground is a true hidden oasis! It won’t be long before other campers discover this peace on earth place!!

  • D
    Jun. 30, 2025

    Lake Hope State Park Campground

    Small undeveloped sites

    Camp sites are very small and very unlevel, had to raise back of camper and put front about a 1/4" off grond to get close to level. Site around is sloped in all directions. No internet or phone service so great to disconnect. Friendly staff. Bathhouse had good pressure and hot water in mens bathhouse 1 but womens had low pressure, bath house 2 had low to no pressure at times, but we're very clean and nice. Bathrooms were also clean and nice. Would rate higher with more level useable area.

  • Tom O.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 24, 2025

    Paint Creek State Park Campground

    Great spot in rural Ohio

    Spacious park. Well maintained. Paved sites, most of them fairly level. Well stocked camp store.

Guide to Kingston

Camping near Kingston, Ohio, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking to pitch a tent or park your RV, there are several campgrounds nearby that cater to different needs and preferences.

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.
  • Fishing and Boating: At Alum Creek State Park Campground, you can enjoy fishing and various water sports. A visitor shared, "The sites have level pads... The park is very neat and clean," highlighting the well-maintained facilities.
  • Disc Golf and Trails: Buck Creek State Park Campground offers a disc golf course and trails. One reviewer noted, "Large park with a marina, archery range, disc golf and more," showcasing the variety of activities available.

What campers like

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the restrooms and shower houses. A visitor at Deer Creek State Park Campground mentioned, "The shower houses and restrooms were recently redone and in great shape!"
  • Friendly Staff: Many campers rave about the helpful staff at various campgrounds. One camper at Cowan Lake State Park Campground said, "Camp Coordinator Linda has a great group of people on board. Very friendly."
  • Spacious Sites: Campers enjoy the spaciousness of sites at Alum Creek State Park Campground. A reviewer noted, "Sites are good sized compared to a lot of state parks good for tent and RV."

What you should know

  • Close Proximity of Sites: Many campgrounds have sites that are close together. A camper at John Bryan State Park Campground mentioned, "The sites are very close together," which might not be ideal for those seeking privacy.
  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Lake Hope State Park Campground, may have limited amenities. One visitor remarked, "The latrines smell for a good distance," indicating that cleanliness can be an issue.
  • Noise Levels: Expect some noise, especially during busy weekends. A camper at Buck Creek State Park Campground shared, "It was busy & loud... we left early."

Tips for camping with families

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for campgrounds with amenities like playgrounds. A visitor at Cowan Lake State Park Campground noted, "There’s a playground nearby," making it a great choice for families.
  • Plan for Activities: Make sure to plan activities that everyone can enjoy. One camper at Hocking Hills State Park Campground suggested, "Plan to take a hike if you can and go early to beat the crowds."
  • Pack for Comfort: Bring along items that will keep everyone comfortable, especially if you're camping in warmer months. A camper at Lake Hope State Park Campground mentioned, "Good hiking all around and the lake is beautiful," emphasizing the need for comfort during outdoor activities.

Tips from RVers

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure to check the size of RV sites before booking. A visitor at Alum Creek State Park Campground mentioned, "Sites are good sized compared to a lot of state parks," which is helpful for RVers.
  • Be Aware of Noise: RVers should be prepared for potential noise from nearby sites. One camper at Buck Creek State Park Campground noted, "Fireworks and loud music were played all night long."
  • Utilize Dump Stations: Make sure to use the sanitary dump stations available at campgrounds like Hocking Hills State Park Campground to keep your RV in good shape during your stay.

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Kingston, OH?

According to TheDyrt.com, Kingston, OH offers a wide range of camping options, with 92 campgrounds and RV parks near Kingston, OH and 7 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Kingston, OH?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Kingston, OH is Hocking Hills State Park Campground with a 4.4-star rating from 109 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Kingston, OH?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 7 free dispersed camping spots near Kingston, OH.

What parks are near Kingston, OH?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 23 parks near Kingston, OH that allow camping, notably Deer Creek Lake and Paint Creek Lake.

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