Best Tent Camping near Minster, OH

Tent Camping Reviews near Minster, OH

262 Reviews of 8 Minster Campgrounds

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  Napunani

  Legend

  Jun. 26, 2022

  Indian Lake State Park Campground

  FHUs Sites in a field

  PROS 

  Able to reserve 144 days prior to arriving 

  Very nice campground but the design leaves a lot to be desired 

  Friendly camp hosts who were busy picking up trash in common areas and cleaning sites Moveable picnic table 

  Metal fire ring with cooking grate 

  Site D45 level asphalt parking pad surrounded by grass 

  Great view of lake from D loop; some had water access at rear of site 

  Quiet except for campground party animals who kept it going into the wee hours of the morning 

  Coin-operated laundromats in non FHU loops $1.50 wash and $1 dry 

  Free WIFI available and able to connect at campsite 

  Dump Stations at Park exit have complimentary hoses 

  Camp store sells hard dipped ice cream 

  14 miles from the Airstream Service Center in Jackson Center 

  CONS 

  No senior discount

  $6.50 reservation fee for self made on-line reservation 

  Basically the FHU loops are out in a field…no privacy from neighbors and no shade what so ever 

  Grass around sites desperately needed mowed, if you could get thru the large mud puddles 

  FHU loop D has narrow roads and require driving on grass to back in trailer and some campers in other sites had to move their vehicles 

  Short length of campsite required creative parking of tow vehicle 

  Damn Canadian Geese poop every...what a mess! 

  Site number on electric utility box 

  FHU sewer connection at the back of the campsite so bring the looooong stinky slinky FHU loop D had tiny toilet building, but no showers; showers were in non-FHU loops 

  No entry gate personnel on a Friday afternoon to accomplish check-in. Went to park office next morning and was informed no check in required prior to Memorial Day. Never saw a Park ranger driving thru campground

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  Kenpocentaur K.

  Legend

  Jul. 2, 2021

  Possum Creek Metro park (Five Rivers Dayton Metro Park)

  Peace and Quiet at the lake

  This is one of my favorite campsites in Ohio.  5 Rivers Metro Parks really knows how to provide a great camping experience.  They provide a bundle of firewood for each night that you have reserved the site.  In addition, you can easily purchase more wood that will be right there at the site for you.  "Your camping permit comes with one 2' x 2' bundle of firewood per night. Additional firewood available at checkout(+$10.00 per 1/32nd of a cord)." https://www.metroparks.org/rentals-permits/reserve-a-campsite/?id=786297&api=facilities&type=camp

  The ranger checked in on me and also let me know he was closing the gate to the park.  I had his contact information and felt safe and secure while camping here. We had an awesome conversation and I look forward to seeing him on a future visit. 

  I love how easy it is to put away the trash and recycle as this isn't something I see at the larger campgrounds within the state. It is refreshing to see the attention to small details such as this when camping. 

  The bathroom is simply a porta john.  It is the accessible one and was fairly clean while I was at the site.  No running water, electricity, or other perks such as being able to buy ice at the campground.  You are close enough that you can run into town to stock up on more ice and items. 

  I spent my time at Argonne Lake but you will notice folks fishing at that lake and the other smaller lakes onsite. 

  Buckeye my campsite is rated as for 5 parking spots and a capacity of 12 folks.  This is much more than what is allowed at our local state parks.  As I mentioned it is nice and easy for a group of us to camp here.  I have friends that come over from Columbus and I come up from the Cincinnati region.   It is an easy drive and the parking situation is much easier for all of us to drive ourselves from each city with our own gear no shuffling of items. This spot does have other larger campsites if you need to look into that for a larger group. 

  "This walk-in campsite is located near Argonne Lake parking lot. It features access to hiking trails, nearby sustainable farm and demonstration gardens, as well as fishing in both the lake and fishing ponds(no license required). This site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Potable water and a restroom are located within 600 feet of campsite on the southeast side of the lake." https://www.metroparks.org/rentals-permits/reserve-a-campsite/?id=786296&api=facilities&type=camp

  I have friends that love to explore the lake, ponds, sustainable farm, and the easy access to the trails.  For those that need something interesting to look at you will find old abandoned items such as a pool and street car in the woods.  The land has an interesting history you will want to explore. 

  Another thing that is impressive is that they also have a rental program.  If you do not have camping gear but still want to get out and try it then you can rent it from them. https://www.metroparks.org/rentals-permits/rentals/equipment/  A set of 6 is $50.00 for the weekend. This includes the tent, sleeping pads, and sleeping bag.  If you only needed a tent for the weekend that would b e $30.00.   For folks that want to take advantage of their other campsites (backpacking) they have a full rental of backpacking gear for $40.00.  If you only needed the backpack and and tent that would be $25.00 and if you only needed a back pack tent for the weekend that would be $15.00

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  Janet R.

  Legend

  May. 16, 2025

  Wright-Patterson FamCamp

  The right place for a stop on a road trip

  If you are retired or active duty military, you have access to recreation sites maintained adjacent to many bases. Wright-Patterson has a recreational family-friendly “Fam Camp” campground located by a small lake in the woods on the south side if the base. Families or adults can enjoy staying at the campground for a few days of camping, fishing, paddling and as a base for exploring in and around Dayton. There are many sites with hookups for RV’s, an area for RVs that dont need hookups, basic tent sites, and also a number of camper cabins by the lake. It is also a convenient stopover for folks on roadtrips and seems to be popular with retirees traveling with RV’s. We stopped for one night while on a road trip ourselves, and stayed in one of the tent sites which was very pleasant. This stay was in May, but we stayed here one time in October as well. There is a full bath house with showers snd bathrooms, a rec center with rental equipment for getting out on the lake, and a clubhouse. There is a field with bleachers for ball games, and a nice fenced in dog park.

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  Joshua E.

  Guide

  Jun. 16, 2018

  Richmond KOA

  Amazing people, not real scenic

  This KOA was everything you expect with a KOA. Filled with happy travelers and workers who want to help you out in any way they can. The town Richmond is very under rated, offering up all kinds of shops, craft beer, and coffee shops. There is also a large amish store nearby that has all kinds of items. The actual campground has great facilities and lots of activities to do for kids all while keeping a safe distance to their sites.

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  Shannon G.

  Legend

  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.

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  Andrea F.

  Legend

  Nov. 30, 2020

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

  Off Season and No Water

  We love camping in the off season but with that comes closures. Some sections of the campgrounds might not be open, no camp hosts and limited bathrooms and showers houses. This is to be expected, but when I called the morning of our trip to make sure potable water was available and I was told yes it was only to drive 2 hours and realized they were wrong. No water 🙁. This would not have been a peas we have dry camped before but all the bathrooms were closed as well.

  After called the park ranger he did let us get some water at the maintenance building so we were at least able to finish the weekend. Lesson learned always pull with at least some water.

  Now back to the campground itself was nice and clean. Site are a little close together. The biggest down side is you are there to enjoy the lake but the lake had algae warnings everywhere not to go near the water.

  They do have a dog park, pool and splash pad when in season and a marina. Also they have WiFi and good cell coverage.

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  J G.

  Scout

  Aug. 21, 2024

  Sun Valley Family Campground

  Clean facilities, poor book keeping

  Making the reservation didn’t go very smooth, the person taking the information didn’t sound like they knew what they were doing… They charged our credit card, and lost our reservation, however they did honor our word and allowed us to camp. The bathrooms and showers were clean. The camping area had portable toilets that were clean! For just overnight it was OK, not a place I would vacation at.

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  Logan

  Traveler

  Jun. 18, 2021

  Jacoby Road Canoe Launch

  Beautiful, private spot

  Went with a buddy for a one night stay. Beautiful spot for tent camping right next to the Little Miami River. Picnic tables and fire pit are also nice amenities. I just wish there were a trash can. Still had a great time, though.

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  Ryan W.

  Scout

  Aug. 19, 2019

  Wapakoneta KOA

  Nice little weekend getaway

  Stayed 2 nights here. Had a back-in, water/electric spot that was roomy as we were on an end. Wood deck, picnic table, and fire ring included. Very well kept grounds, friendly staff, and all-around good atmosphere.