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Best Campgrounds near Grover Hill, OH

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Grover Hill, Ohio and the surrounding area feature multiple developed campgrounds and primitive sites for outdoor recreation. Within a 20-mile radius, campers can access established campgrounds like Blue Water Campground in Grover Hill and Woodbrige Campground in Paulding. The region includes tent camping areas, full-hookup RV sites, and occasional cabin accommodations. Several locations offer water access, with Independence Dam State Park providing opportunities for fishing and paddling along the Maumee River. Primitive dispersed camping is available at the Delphos Section of the Buckeye Trail between points 18-19.

Seasonal considerations affect site availability throughout northwest Ohio, with many campgrounds operating from April through October. Most established campgrounds maintain accessible roads, though primitive areas may require additional planning. As one camper noted about a nearby site, "You're learning to backpack the Buckeye Trail, and you want to know where and how you can camp along the trail. This primitive site is located a short hop off the trail adjacent to Hipp's Lock, part of the old Miami-Erie Canal towpath." Facilities vary considerably across the region, from basic tent sites with fire rings to full-service RV parks offering electric, water, and sewer hookups. Cell coverage can be inconsistent in rural areas, particularly at primitive sites away from towns.

Campers consistently mention water features as highlights when staying in the region. Several campgrounds provide access to fishing ponds, lakes, or rivers, making them popular for water activities. A visitor review described Independence Dam State Park as "a hidden gem for the right people... great for the right kind of trips. We visit here often in summer to enjoy the river, kayak, and relax." Most sites are on a small elevated bank on the Maumee River. Many campgrounds in the area feature flat, grassy terrain typical of northwest Ohio, with varying levels of shade depending on the location. Family-friendly amenities like playgrounds, swimming areas, and hiking trails are available at larger established campgrounds, while primitive sites offer more solitude and natural surroundings for those seeking a quieter experience.

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260 Reviews of 72 Grover Hill Campgrounds

  • M
    Oct. 10, 2025

    Indian Springs Campground

    500 Campsites and ONE BATH HOUSE!

    This campground has around 500 sites and ONLY ONE BATH HOUSE! It is cramped and is full of long term campers. It is geared toward kids with all kinds of bounce houses, etc. It is listed as a reaort but this is no resort. We paid more than the other sites we have stayed at in this area. So sorry we did but we did have trouble finding places in Indiana.

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 30, 2025

    Mary Jane Thurston State Park Campground

    $34 per night for tent (primitive) camping

    It's expensive to stay here, but at least it's a place to park. And it gets us closer to our destination. There are electric hook-ups on some sites, but it costs more. And they do have water. I didn't see a gray dump, but they probably do have one.

  • B
    Sep. 13, 2025

    Van Buren State Park Campground

    Cozy

    Some of the sites are small so you have to be careful which you site you reserve if you’re a tent camper. The outside of the circle is your best bet and there’s a few scattered in the middle. If you can get a good middle spot it’s nice if you have kids since there’s a playground, swings, basketball, and tether court. No running water for bathrooms if that’s important for you. The park is also just off a country road so traffic can occasionally be heard but it’s not excessive. Grounds are very well maintained and the hosts were very nice.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 11, 2025

    Mary Jane Thurston State Park Campground

    Lots to do here

    The camp sites on the river are excellent. Some sights are by the highway. They are still nice, but lots of road noise. There is no water at the camp sites, but water is available. There are no shower facilities. There are great hiking trails and a nice frisbee golf course.

  • Rebecca H.
    Sep. 9, 2025

    Wapakoneta KOA

    Out Standing

    Wonderful facility! Pool, pool table, games for kids and adults. The grounds are beautiful and the staff is super friendly and helpful! Oh and in the laundry room they even have a sink for washing dishes! Great for tent campers ar those with small units that don't have kitchens.

  • Shannon G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 3, 2025

    Indian Lake State Park Campground

    Lots of sites

    Our pad was not level front to back so we had to adjust a little bit. The fire ring was nice but our picnic table was beat up. I went to move it and the seat pulled right off. We stayed on a Sunday night so it wasn’t packed. There are a ton of sites. Some had great shade and others didn’t have any at all. The bathrooms were flush toilets and they did have shower houses too. The camp store is really big and it’s right next to their pool. They have a dog park, place to dock your boat and a small beach. I would imagine this would be a pretty busy during the summer.

  • Shannon G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 2, 2025

    Van Buren State Park Campground

    Small and peaceful

    We stayed one night on our way to IN. We’ve never been here before and wanted to check it off our list. It’s a small campground with one side as equestrian and the other side not. All sites had electric and water, no full hookup. There were only drop toilets and no showers. They were clean but I don’t think I’d want to do more than a weekend there. It had a nice playground for kids and plenty of trails to hike or go horseback riding. They also had a dog park and small wildflower garden. The check in cabin had ice and wood for sale but no store. Our site was really nice. The pads were recently paved and had a huge bumper at the end. The fire ring was nice and the site had plenty of space for tents.

  • Megan M.
    Aug. 27, 2025

    Grand Lake St. Marys State Park — Grand Lake St Marys State Park

    Campground is fine but the lake reeks of POO

    First the good: the campground is big and spacious. Some areas were like RV parking lots- no trees, no shade, but there was a grassy area in the middle with nice big trees and shade. There is a nice pool and splash pad. Weirdly, the pool closed from 4 to 5, leaving us with nowhere to go on a 90+ degree day. 

    Now, the not-so-good: we stayed in a camper cabin and it was very shabby and dirty. It had bunkbeds, a full size fridge, and a folding table and folding chairs, which was nice (and rare in Ohio state park camper cabins). The bathrooms were average. Not new, not especially sparkling clean, but fine. Not gross, at least.

    Now, the terrible: the entire lake stinks of pig poop. All the air smells like poo. You feel like you are breathing feces when you approach the water. We were right on the water so we couldn't escape the smell. 

    This lake is notorious for having algae blooms that prohibit swimming. So I did a google search before our trip and the Ohio Department of Health reports that the bacteria level in this lake is dangerously high, and no one should swim in this lake. However, when we walked to the campground beach, there was no sign or warning or anything indicating the bacteria in the water- and people were letting their children and dogs swim in it!! 

    We opted to not kayak or paddleboard in the lake because it was clear that it was full of poop. So we had nothing to do at the park except go to the pool (it was too hot to do anything else). We ended up driving around the country roads and seeing the sights so we could escape the smelly lake and hot poo fumes. Neil Armstrong was born in nearby Wapakoneta so there are some sights to see there, and the towns of Celina and ? one other are cute too. 

    Overall, I will not return to this lake or this part of the state. If you can't get in the water, paddle board or kayak, the only thing left to do is ride around in a boat and hope the water doesn't get anywhere near your mouth or your skin. No thanks.

  • d
    Aug. 19, 2025

    River Trail Campground II

    Just So-SO

    We stayed 3 nights. Our site was a dirt pads. There are mostly full-time residents. There is the smell of a massive Chicken coup at our site. THERE ARE A TON OF FLIES!!!!! We had flies for days!. We kill 3 and 5 more would pop-up in our trailer. I was so happy to leave this fly infested site. 

    It's very hard for me to give them less than 5 stairs because, everyone was so nice. We had them filled up our propane tanks and they actually brought them to us and hooked them up while we were gone. Someone even brought us wood planks for stabilizing our trailer. However, truth be told…. our spot was horrible-right next to the laundry room in direct sun and it stunk! The women's shower was gross too. ( I ended up, not using their shower room.)

    We never used their pool.

Guide to Grover Hill

Campsites near Grover Hill, Ohio range from developed campgrounds with full amenities to basic primitive sites. Located in northwestern Ohio's flat agricultural landscape, this area experiences warm humid summers and cold winters, with most campgrounds operating seasonally from April through October. Several camping options provide water recreation opportunities with fishing ponds, small lakes, and river access serving as primary attractions in this region where elevations rarely exceed 800 feet.

What to do

Fishing opportunities: Blue Water Campground in Grover Hill features multiple fishing ponds where campers can enjoy catch-and-release fishing. "The pool, ponds, playground and pavillion are all within walking distance from almost any site," notes one camper.

Riverside recreation: At Independence Dam State Park Campground, visitors can paddle along the Maumee River. A reviewer mentioned, "The park itself is very narrow and long, and stretches down the Maumee River bank. It's very green with lots of trees and shade cover. The paved path that goes along the camping sites is very nice and makes for a great walk or bike ride."

Swimming options: Woodbrige Campground offers swimming in their lake with added features. "Our boys loved the water slide anchored in the lake to play on," one camper shared, while another noted the "nice pools and small lake with beach."

What campers like

Spacious sites: Grand Lake St. Marys State Park provides room to spread out. "Large spacious sites with cement or paved spots. Can be muddy after rain. Has a pool, playground, putt putt golf, boat docks, hiking trails, and some other great amenities," according to one review.

Kid-friendly amenities: River Trail Campground receives praise for its family-oriented facilities. "My kids had a great time, the playground is very nice, there is a nice pool and a clean pond that is stocked with bluegills," shared one visitor.

Nature immersion: The primitive campsite at Delphos Section - Buckeye Trail offers a more natural experience. "The pond is filled with wildlife, and the tree frogs and bull frogs will lull you to sleep," wrote one backpacker.

What you should know

Water quality issues: Some larger lakes in the region have water quality concerns. At Grand Lake St. Marys, a camper noted, "could not swim in the water due to contamination which they have spent millions to repair and is slowly on the up and up."

Seasonal crowds: Huggy Bear Campground gets busy on weekends. "Thursday the campground was an almost ghost town. But once the weekend rolled around the place was packed," observed one visitor at a nearby campground.

Water odors: Some campgrounds have water quality issues. A camper at Woodbrige noted, "The only reason I did not give it 5 stars was because the water had a strong sulfur smell coming out of the fresh water hook up. Next time I'd fill my tank prior to arrival with fresh water."

Tips for camping with families

Recreation planning: Schedule activities around operating hours. "Weirdly, the pool closed from 4 to 5, leaving us with nowhere to go on a 90+ degree day," reported one family at Grand Lake St. Marys State Park.

Site selection strategy: Choose locations that allow supervision. At River Trail Campground, a parent appreciated, "Could sit at our spot and watch our kids at the playground. This particular week there were tons of kids and our kids had a great time."

Alternative water activities: When lake swimming isn't available, look for built facilities. "Has a swimming pool and splash pad for the kids and lots of parks and horseshoe pits, bike rentals and putt put golf," shared a visitor about Grand Lake St. Marys amenities.

Tips from RVers

Tank preparation: Fill water tanks before arrival if concerned about water quality. After experiencing sulfur-smelling water at Woodbrige Campground, one RVer advised, "Next time I'd fill my tank prior to arrival with fresh water."

Site surface considerations: Be prepared for various pad types. "Our site was a dirt pad," noted one RVer at River Trail Campground, while others mentioned gravel pads at Blue Water Campground.

Seasonal access limitations: Many camping areas near Grover Hill close during winter months. River Trail Campground operates from "April 15 - October 15" according to their listing information, which is typical for the region.

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Grover Hill, OH?

According to TheDyrt.com, Grover Hill, OH offers a wide range of camping options, with 72 campgrounds and RV parks near Grover Hill, OH and 2 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Grover Hill, OH?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Grover Hill, OH is Woodbrige Campground with a 4-star rating from 4 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Grover Hill, OH?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 2 free dispersed camping spots near Grover Hill, OH.

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