Best Tent Camping near New Matamoras, OH

Searching for a tent camping spot near New Matamoras? You can find tent campsites by type, including drive-in, walk-in, and even hike-in for a backpacking adventure. Each tent campsite offers quick access to one or more of New Matamoras's most popular destinations.

Best Tent Sites Near New Matamoras, OH (12)

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194 Reviews of 12 New Matamoras Campgrounds


  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hook Lake (Campground A) — Jesse Owens State Park
    Oct. 9, 2024

    Hook Lake (Campground A) — Jesse Owens State Park

    Great Dispersed Camp Ground

    Drove past Sandy Hollow which is another great Dispersed Campground with around 82 sites to cover all types of vehicles within a mile of Hook Lake.

    Hook Lake has less sites but also sites to handle all types of vehicles.

    I am here in October and there are very few other campers, two at the moment.

    I chose a site on a hill that I was able to get my 40+ rig into, I was all by myself with a great view.

    I have Verizon which is almost constant, and TMobile which is spotty. Other sites might not have as good of cell service.

    They have trash, but no water.

    Both of the Camp Grounds mentioned there is no danger of getting a big rig into and not out of so don’t be afraid.

  • James P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cokeley Campground — North Bend State Park
    Sep. 22, 2024

    Cokeley Campground — North Bend State Park

    Nice state park

    Come in via Harrisville as the way in via Cairo has very bad roads. Campground is very nice and well maintained. Sites have electricity and water; dump station is very well done and easily accessible with any RV configuration.

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

    Salt Fork State Park Campground

    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

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

    Forked Run State Park Campground

    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.

  • Owen I.
    Camper-submitted photo from Grand Vue Park
    Aug. 13, 2024

    Grand Vue Park

    Great Park!

    Everyone was so friendly and the gate just uses a code! so not fiddling around with a Fob or keycard! We were the only ones at the campground when we stayed there the park shuttle bus would come around the park and was offering to take you to any where in or outside of the park! Craig introduced himself to us and was super friendly and nice and talked to us about the park and the campground. The Shuttle driver ended up telling us about this super cute breakfast place called Bob's Lunch! It was so good super well priced it was a hidden gem and the shuttle bus even took us on a tour of moundsvile! The Sites were fully paved and the entire campground was super nice! The blacktop was super nice and the campground was easy to navigate the bathhouses were really clean!

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

    Salt Fork State Park Campground

    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

  • Kim M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Cokeley Campground — North Bend State Park
    Aug. 2, 2024

    Cokeley Campground — North Bend State Park

    Nice deep sites. Cokeley is W/E. Restrooms/showers are clean. Laundry on s

     Do not follow GPS to get to North Bend SP(Cokeley or River Run) Call the park office directly. 304)643-2931.

    GPS took us up some nasty horse-shoe hills! Call the office! Park personnel said some GPS will bring campers up a bad gravel road!

    Most of the sites are not shaded, ours had partial shade. 

    Will definitely return. 

    Wi-Fi worked!

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

    Forked Run State Park Campground

    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!

  • 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.

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

    Salt Fork State Park Campground

    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.

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from 15377
    May. 27, 2024

    15377

    Melvins paradise lake farm

    This place is so beautiful so peaceful the fish in the lake a huge. Small fee for fishing. It’s catch and release only. The owners of the property are very caring and helpful and friendly

  • kThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Broken Wheel Campground
    May. 15, 2024

    Broken Wheel Campground

    Family camping

    I recently went tent camping with my two children and 2 dogs it was a wonderful experience! The catch and release pond was a wonderful place to take kids to learn and gaurentee to catch a fish with worms. We also found newts! Plenty of trash cans around and a nice park to play at. We tied our doggos between two trees and let them run. Firewood for sale. None to gather around not even sticks so be prepared for that. The tent camping sites arnt marked you kind of just go anywhere which was fine since we were the only ones there. We loved it!

  • 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!!

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Kittie Wilson
    Mar. 4, 2024

    Kittie Wilson

    Not too shabby

    A small dark sky campground with cabins to rent as well. Water and electricity are on most sites. No dump station. Free fire wood for campers and each site has a grill and fire ring. Showers and flushing toilets are at the main building and the honor system is how they do business. 20 bucks a night! Nice people and great night time sky watching. Easy to get any size rig in. Plenty for the kids to do and great hiking trails. Ridge walkers are known to be in the area (Bigfoot) avoid making eye contact during breeding season.

  • Brittany R.
    Camper-submitted photo from Backwoods Campground & Winery
    Feb. 13, 2024

    Backwoods Campground & Winery

    Best campground ever!!

    So peaceful, beautiful views!!! Always have a good time, and always love enjoying time with family and friends and time together!!! Have to check it out! Experience is amazing!!!!

  • Steve S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Bicentennial Campground
    Nov. 8, 2023

    Bicentennial Campground

    Great place to stay for a night

    Pulled into the campground late. First come first serve. Lots of deer hunters there. Did find a nice level spot though

  • Megan P.
    Camper-submitted photo from Blue Rock State Park Campground
    Sep. 16, 2023

    Blue Rock State Park Campground

    All the essentials

    Small campground, lower camp sites are pretty close together but it's treed and shady with a creek running through. No one was here during our stay so felt like we had the campground to ourselves. Newer flush toilets near the group camp sites are nice. Camp store has showers for camper use. Really pretty lake!

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Bicentennial Campground
    Sep. 7, 2023

    Bicentennial Campground

    Nice Quiet place to stay for the night.

    We pulled in around 7:30, just as it was starting to get dark. The campgrounds were pretty quiet and roads were well maintained.

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Bicentennial Campground
    Aug. 11, 2023

    Bicentennial Campground

    Nice overnight spot

    Nice refuge for an overnight. I pulled in late. Road from I70 was in good condition. Plenty of spots for camping and a pond.

  • Joni P.
    Camper-submitted photo from Ryerson Station State Park Campground
    Aug. 7, 2023

    Ryerson Station State Park Campground

    Small but nice and clean campground

    We stayed in site 20 a full hookup site, utilities were all good.  Sites are not deep but room for the truck beside the trailer.  Sites were nice and roomy.  The bathhouse looked to be new or remodeled.  It was very clean and nice.  Laundry is available but we did not use.  Small camp loop is great for little kids to bike around.  There is no playground at the campground which would have been nice.  There is NO Verizon service at the campground.  We walked up to the amphitheater and were able to get out a few texts but no looking at the radar.  One person in our party had AT&T and was able to text from the campground but still a very weak signal.  Some nice hiking trails to explore righ from the campground.  The amphitheater looked to be new as well.  The pool and splash area were very nice!  There is a playground down near the pool area, basic but nice.

  • Jake C.The Dyrt ADMIN User
    Camper-submitted photo from DaLazyBear
    Jul. 28, 2023

    DaLazyBear

    Secluded with connivences nearby

    Jake from the Dyrt here!  DaLazyBear Campground is new to the Dyrt and offers campers tent or partial hookup RV sites.  Check them out and show them some love!

  • S
    Camper-submitted photo from Mountwood Park Family Campground(Wood County Park)
    Jul. 18, 2023

    Mountwood Park Family Campground(Wood County Park)

    Nice place!

    Only stayed for a night but it was very quiet and only a handful of other campers. All the sites seemed relatively level. Some of the electric hookups had damage but being able to choose your spot upon arrival helped. We arrived in pouring rain and had no issues with our campsite when we could see it in the morning lol.

    Bathrooms and showers were relatively clean and accommodating.

    Seemed a lot like a hidden gem and I definitely recommend. Especially if you have a dog. Across the street, the park portion of this campground has a dog park, playground, historical site and pond for fishing

    FYI . Most of the sites seemed small so it might be best for smaller setups. Also I did not see any pull through sites.


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Guide to New Matamoras

Nestled near New Matamoras, Ohio, tent camping offers a chance to immerse yourself in nature while enjoying the tranquility of the great outdoors. With several well-reviewed campgrounds in the area, outdoor enthusiasts can find the perfect spot to set up camp.

Explore Historic Local Attractions

  • The charming Hune Bridge Campground features a historic covered bridge and a lovely creek, providing a picturesque backdrop for your camping experience.
  • Just a short drive away, Lamping Homestead Recreation Area is located near the Ohio Covered Bridge Scenic Highway, making it an ideal spot for those interested in exploring local history.
  • For a unique experience, visit Lane Farm Campground, where you can discover nearby historic covered bridges and enjoy the scenic beauty of the national forest.

Engage in Exciting Outdoor Activities

  • At Kinderhook Trailhead, campers can enjoy horseback riding along designated trails, making it a great choice for equestrian enthusiasts.
  • Fishing and float trips are popular at Hune Bridge Campground, where the surrounding creeks provide ample opportunities for outdoor fun.
  • Hiking enthusiasts will appreciate the access to trails at Lamping Homestead Recreation Area, which is situated near the North Country Trail.

Tent Camping Features to Consider

  • Hune Bridge Campground offers essential amenities like picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets, ensuring a comfortable camping experience.
  • At Lane Farm Campground, you'll find well-stocked vault toilets and a peaceful atmosphere, perfect for a relaxing getaway.
  • Lamping Homestead Recreation Area provides spacious walk-in campsites with picnic tables and campfire rings, ideal for enjoying evenings under the stars.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near New Matamoras, OH is Hune Bridge Campground with a 4.7-star rating from 3 reviews.

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