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Tent campsites near Montgomery, Ohio include several established locations within the Five Rivers MetroParks system, providing varied options for primitive tent setups. Narrows Reserve offers walk-in tent sites approximately 1.25 miles from the parking area, while Possum Creek Metro Park features five tent camping areas near Argonne Lake. Both locations are within 30-45 minutes of Montgomery and provide a natural retreat with different levels of seclusion and amenities.
Most tent-only areas in the region require campers to pack in their own water, as potable water sources are limited or unavailable. Five Rivers MetroParks provides a free bundle of firewood with each night's reservation at frontcountry sites, with additional bundles available for purchase. The tent camping areas typically include fire rings and picnic tables, with vault toilets or porta-johns located nearby. Constitution County Park offers a small tent camping area along the Little Miami River but provides minimal facilities. As one reviewer noted, "The park overall is nice, just a little small. Perfect if you want to camp alone or with a small party of six."
Walk-in tent sites at Germantown MetroPark provide more secluded backcountry camping options for those willing to hike in with their gear. The Twin Valley Trail connects various camping areas through over 25 miles of trails across approximately 2,000 acres. The Oak Ridge backcountry campsite is situated about half a mile from the Welcome Center in a wildflower prairie setting, while Cedar Ridge requires a more challenging hike with switchbacks. A camper described it as "a lovely backpacking trail that is both challenging while not being too hard for new backpackers." Campsites typically feature separate tent pads, common cooking areas with logs for seating, and clean latrines. The backcountry areas do not provide water or firewood, so tent campers need to filter water from nearby streams or pack in their own supplies.
"It is dry and cut in an easy to use manner. It is also kept in a little box so it is dry even if you do have weather while camping."
"This was a lovely campsite with 4 picnic tables, fire ring, and a very clean latrine. The other two group camp sites were far enough away that you couldn't hear or see them. "
from $15 - $28 / night
Check Availability"My buddy, James, and I parked next to the Nature Center and trekked in. You can opt to park in the lower parking lot where there is a kayak launch too."
"Camp was in a meadow at the end of about an hour walk in. Literally campsite is on top of trails and meadow provides no shade."
"This walk-in campsite is located near Argonne Lake parking lot."
from $15 / night
Check Availability"A'll sites gave fire rings. Some of the picnic tables are small. Nice clean bathrooms. Site was a little pricey at $30. A shooting range nearby is a little annoying."
"This park has such a variety of things to do. there’s a great disc golf course, really nice trails to hike with challenging hills and nice areas with shelters for grilling and parties and such."
from $23 - $200 / night
Check Availability"Steps away from gorgeous river views. There is nothing like waking up and making breakfast while watching the river roll by! Sites are tight, but if you love waterfront this is great."
"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."
"This can be located in your Google Settings/Advanced/Accessibility/ and enable the captions. Yellow Springs is a popular destination in Ohio. "
from $15 / night
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TravelerThis is a nice little campground. There is a lot of space between campers, and the spots are asphalt and somewhat level. It didn’t feel crowded at all. There are plenty of good hiking trails around and it’s fun to go look at the dam. Highly recommend going to the overlook at sunset!
ScoutThe bathrooms are very clean and the showers work good. The place is very clean and the owner is accommodating.
GuideA large campground spread out over multiple loops. Roads and campsites are paved. Our site #416 was spacious and secluded at the end of a dead end road. The bathhouse was a short hike away and in good condition.
ScoutThere are a lot of people here, but even during the day we hardly hear any loud noises coming from any of the other campers. Walking the property (as much as I can with my cane) everyone is so friendly. The grounds are kept very clean. The people from the office actually do garbage pick-up anytime during office hours! Just place your trash bag/ other items to be thrown away at the front of your site and they take it away. They even have recycling, but you have to take that up yourself. They won't just tell you where it is, they will show you. I haven't been to a KOA site in 15 years and the one I went to was not a great experience, but I highly recommend staying here if you're passing through Cincinnati.
RangerThis is a large campground with everything you need. Nice, clean, family friendly campground. Has many private sites backed up to trees. Shower houses has always been clean.
RangerAlways great time here. The upper part has more wooden areas then the lower part. But those spot are close to the lake. They a great playground. They have a big camp store with a putt putt, big lake we’re boating, fishing and kayaking. Multiple shower houses very clean kept up. Nice campground to ride bikes around.
ScoutRestrooms awful (full of spider ) . There is no shade . And too expensive
TravelerVery accommodating and friendly staff. Resort is well maintained with spacious spots. We have stayed here often and will continue to do so in the future.
ScoutWe made reservations to stay here for 3 nights and missed the first night due to damaging weather nearby, (tornadoes in Cincinnati.) On day two when we arrived we found the access driveway to be deeply creviced from washout conditions. We straddled the crevices on the uphill drive but we were unable to make the 90° narrow access to the site, spinning out in the wet grass on multiple tries.
The only option for exit is to back down the driveway, which in our MB Cruiser (8,000+ lbs) was challenging.
The host is extremely communicative and a pleasure to chat with pre-arrival and completely understanding of our dilemma. We chose not to stay the remaining nights.
Had the weather been favorable, access may have been much easier and is definitely passable for car, truck or small van camping. If your turning radius is long, reserve site #1 which may have been passable for us but we did not attempt because that is not what we had reserved, but the host later offered to us. Site #1 is the lower grassy flat with much wider access.
Check with host about condition of driveway and entry before reserving.
Tent camping near Montgomery, Ohio offers primitive outdoor experiences within 30-45 miles of the city. The region sits in the Little Miami River watershed at elevations ranging from 700-900 feet, creating varied terrain for campers. Weather patterns bring humid summers with temperatures averaging 85°F and cool, crisp fall camping seasons when overnight temperatures can drop into the 40s.
Kayaking and water activities: At Jacoby Road Canoe Launch, campers can enjoy direct river access. "Beautiful spot for tent camping right next to the Little Miami River. Picnic tables and fire pit are also nice amenities," notes Logan in a review. The site serves as both a camping area and launch point for water adventures.
Disc golf and fishing: Sycamore State Park Campground offers diverse recreational options beyond just camping. According to Heidi G., "This park has such a variety of things to do. There's a great disc golf course, really nice trails to hike with challenging hills and nice areas with shelters for grilling and parties and such. Also includes playground and pond for kids to fish in."
Explore historic sites: While camping near Yellow Springs, take time to discover historic buildings. The area around Jacoby Road Canoe Launch includes interesting landmarks. A reviewer noted, "One of them is an old mill that you can walk around at certain times of the year." These historic structures provide interesting side trips during your tent camping vacation near Montgomery.
Privacy and natural settings: Constitution County Park offers a small but appealing setting for tent campers. Daniel G. shared, "This park is a very small park running along the little Miami river, but that doesn't make it bad. Its literally right beside the river and it has a small ramp into the river. It's the perfect launching point for anyone wanting to take a kayaking trip down the river."
Thoughtful amenities: Possum Creek Metro park impresses campers with its attention to detail. One reviewer appreciated that "it is refreshing to see the attention to small details such as this when camping" and noted that "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."
Lakeside camping: Waterfront camping sites provide special experiences for tent campers. A visitor to Morgan's Outdoor Adventures shared, "We loved the views of Morgan's. Steps away from gorgeous river views. There is nothing like waking up and making breakfast while watching the river roll by!"
Permit requirements: When staying at Jacoby Road Canoe Launch, display permits properly. A camper advised, "You need to keep your permit handy in case they do ask to see it. I kept mine in the windshield. When you make your reservation online you will need to know the car make/model, year, and license plate number."
Limited facilities: Most tent camping sites near Montgomery have minimal amenities. At Narrows Reserve, the facilities are basic. Chelsie B. shared, "Camp was in a meadow at the end of about an hour walk in. Literally campsite is on top of trails and meadow provides no shade."
Reservation information: Tent camping near Montgomery typically requires advance booking. At Jacoby Road, "Set up is 3:00 PM and Departure is at 12:00 PM. The reservation service fee was very reasonable and is less than what ODNR charges for their online reservations. The service fee was $1.33 and you cannot have more than 10 folks at a campsite."
Try rental equipment: For families new to tent camping, Possum Creek offers an equipment rental program. A reviewer explained, "If you do not have camping gear but still want to get out and try it then you can rent it from them. A set of 6 is $50.00 for the weekend. This includes the tent, sleeping pads, and sleeping bag."
Choose accessible sites: Some campgrounds offer easier access for families with young children. At Possum Creek, one camper noted, "We picked the site further away from the lake as we had little ones. We were still close enough so we could easily walk to the lake."
Visit farm attractions: Dayton Metro Parks offers unique attractions for children. A reviewer mentioned that "In addition to the lake, they also had a farm on the property that was enjoyable for the kids to see the animals. You can hear some of the animals but we enjoyed this aspect."
Campground closures: Always verify campground status before planning your trip. Some formerly popular RV campgrounds have closed. A recent visitor to Paramount's Kings Is Camp Ground reported, "The park is closed and should no longer be listed on the app," highlighting the importance of confirming operational status.
Group camping considerations: For RV groups, Dayton Metro Parks offers group sites with ample space. A camper described Twin Creek Metro Park: "This was a lovely campsite with 4 picnic tables, fire ring, and a very clean latrine. The other two group camp sites were far enough away that you couldn't hear or see them."
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