Best Camping near Newark, OH

Newark is an ideal place for camping adventures of all kinds. There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in, as well as sights to see and explore. Search nearby campsites and find top-rated spots from other campers.

Best Camping Sites Near Newark, OH (143)

    Camper-submitted photo from Alum Creek State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Alum Creek State Park
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    Camper-submitted photo from Alum Creek State Park

    1. Alum Creek State Park

    76 Reviews
    181 Photos
    108 Saves

    From the website: Large campground features shady sites for all types of camping. Pets are welcome on designated sites. An equestrian camp has 30 primitive sites available on a first-come, first-served basis. 286 electric campsites offer both wooded and sunny areas, some of which overlook the lake Each site has 20-, 30- and 50-amp electrical hookup 24 full-service campsites offer electric, sewer and water hookups Heated shower facilities with flush toilets and dump station Beach and boat ramp for exclusive use of the overnight guests Basketball courts, volleyball, miniature golf, horseshoe pits, and playgrounds Nature programs Equestrian camp has 30 primitive sites available on a first-come, first-served basis.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Hocking Hills State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Hocking Hills State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Hocking Hills State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Hocking Hills State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Hocking Hills State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Hocking Hills State Park Campground

    2. Hocking Hills State Park Campground

    107 Reviews
    547 Photos
    168 Saves

    Hocking Hills State Park offers camping all year round - electric sites, camper cabins, group camps, and primitive sites.

    156 electric sites (with 20, 30 or 50 amp electric) and 13 non-electric sites.

    Each site has a paved pad and can accommodate up to a 50' unit. Heated showers. Flush toilets. Laundry facility. Dump station. Camp store. Swimming pool for registered campers. Playgrounds. Volleyball court and horseshoe pit. Tent-only group camps are available by reservation. There are also 30 walk-in family sites with pit latrines.

    All Hike-In Campgrounds are off the main Entrance and depending on the Site No. It requires up to 0.5 miles to hike from the Parking Lot. You have to drive to a different Parking Lot on State route 374. All sites starting with "H“ will be on the different location.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $29 - $46 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Dillon State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Dillon State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Dillon State Park Campground
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    3. Dillon State Park Campground

    24 Reviews
    84 Photos
    82 Saves

    This recreation area is part of Dillon Lake

    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Equestrian
    • Cabins
    Camper-submitted photo from Buckeye Lake-Columbus East KOA
    Camper-submitted photo from Buckeye Lake-Columbus East KOA
    Camper-submitted photo from Buckeye Lake-Columbus East KOA
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    Camper-submitted photo from Buckeye Lake-Columbus East KOA

    4. Buckeye Lake-Columbus East KOA

    12 Reviews
    21 Photos
    57 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Mohican State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Mohican State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Mohican State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Mohican State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Mohican State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Mohican State Park

    5. Mohican State Park

    43 Reviews
    173 Photos
    302 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Lazy River at Granville
    Camper-submitted photo from Lazy River at Granville
    Camper-submitted photo from Lazy River at Granville

    6. Lazy River at Granville

    8 Reviews
    3 Photos
    75 Saves

    Lazy River At Granville is a top 100 rated park. Located in the beautiful Welsh Hills, this highly-rated, quiet and scenic park, is away from freeway and railroad noise, yet easily accessible from all of the main routes. Lazy River campground is just 25 miles east of Columbus, Ohio! Whether it’s an extended stay or a stopover while visiting the numerous Area Attractions, you will find that camping at Lazy River At Granville is always an enjoyable experience. Many fun-filled activities and family fun for kids and adults. We offer great features and amenities whether it’s use of our swimming pool, sprayground, zipline, challenge course, bmx track, mini-golf and gem mine just to name a few. Lazy River at Granville is nestled in a valley in the beautiful Welsh Hills. A creek runs the length of the campground and we have hiking trails in the woods. The interior roads are paved and chip-sealed. We offer primitive camping, water and electric and full hookup sites with water, electric and sewer. 60 sites have Cable TV. All sites have a picnic table and a fire ring.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Delaware State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Delaware State Park Campground
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    7. Delaware State Park Campground

    36 Reviews
    177 Photos
    156 Saves

    This recreation area is part of Delaware Lake

    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Equestrian
    Camper-submitted photo from A.W. Marion State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from A.W. Marion State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from A.W. Marion State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from A.W. Marion State Park
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    8. A.W. Marion State Park

    32 Reviews
    312 Photos
    78 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $21 - $25 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Burr Oak State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Burr Oak State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Burr Oak State Park
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    9. Burr Oak State Park

    32 Reviews
    137 Photos
    95 Saves

    Pets are permitted on all sites. Sites 44-60 are electric. Sites 1-43 and 61-95 are non-electric. Sites 65-81 are tent camping only.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Mount Gilead State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Mount Gilead State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Mount Gilead State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Mount Gilead State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Mount Gilead State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Mount Gilead State Park

    10. Mount Gilead State Park

    23 Reviews
    187 Photos
    52 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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Pet-friendly camping near Newark

Recent Reviews In Newark

853 Reviews of 143 Newark Campgrounds


  • TThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Old Stone Church Campground
    Nov. 2, 2024

    Old Stone Church Campground

    Easy Access - Mostly Quiet

    Easy pull-thru site for our small travel trailer. Each pull-thru is set-up for horses, but RVs are allowed (according to NFS website). Maybe because it was Halloween night, maybe due to hunting season, I dunno, but there seemed to be more traffic than expected for this road. Our only neighbors got a little... rowdy, but it was okay.

    Campsite fee is $15 on the honor system. If you have a National Park's Golden Age or Access pass, they honor a 50 percent discount.

    I had good 4G ATT cell service. Worked well, with no drops. Data was a bit slower than usual but still good.

    The only facilities here were a single pit toilet (surprisingly clean) and a trash can at each site. There may be more services during the height of the season, at least water for horses, but nothing else I could tell.

    A short distance further down the road, just after it turns to gravel, at the Old Stone Church trailhead, there are grassy places to back in smaller campers/RVs. And even further down the road, after it turns back to asphalt :D, there's a private campground with utilities, I think, but we only saw it and didn't check it out.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Delaware State Park Campground
    Oct. 29, 2024

    Delaware State Park Campground

    Large, well-laid-out park on the Delaware Reservoir

    General: 214-site campground, all with electric hookups. Campsites are in four loops.

    Site Quality: All sites are paved and appeared to be level. A fire ring, picnic table, and electric hookup complete each site. Generous foliage provides separation between most sites. 

    Bath/Shower: Fully contained all-gender units in the third loop. Each one has a bench and a baby changing station. Soap and air dryers. A more traditional bath/shower house was in the fourth loop (don’t know about the first two loops). 

    Activities/Amenities: Several hiking trails (but it was raining when we were there so didn’t explore), a small putt-putt course (free use of putters and balls), disc golf, shuffleboard, basketball, tennis, and a small camper store. Each loop has a playground and other recreational options (i.e. volleyball net). The marina offers water toy rentals. 

    My five-star rating is based on the possibility of what our stay might have been if the weather had cooperated! Unfortunately, it was cold and rainy during our stay in June. We will definitely be back again to take advantage of the marina rentals.

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Geneva Hills - Camp and Event Center
    Oct. 13, 2024

    Geneva Hills - Camp and Event Center

    Would stay again

    Tent site was nice. We could make dinner and there weren’t any mosquitoes even though it was right above a swamp. It was a nice driving distance from Hocking Hills and a neat place to camp.

  • j
    Camper-submitted photo from Wolfie's Campground
    Oct. 11, 2024

    Wolfie's Campground

    Great place, not peaceful at night

    Bathrooms very clean. Loved the free games. Cabin was very clean and had comfortable beds. Doesn’t make sense to have quiet time at dark when bar nearby plays loud music outside till late.

  • Julia A.
    Camper-submitted photo from Mohican Wilderness
    Oct. 10, 2024

    Mohican Wilderness

    River of Fire

    We came here during the 2024 River of Fire Event. The campground was packed but you couldn’t tell because the sites were all so spacious! Half the sites are right on the river which gives a good view and great place to fish and kayak(too cold on this trip). The event was very well organized and very fun to participate in. Staff was all very friendly and helpful! After the event many campers cleared out(end of season and kids in school) so my husband and I basically had the whole campground to ourselves for 2 of the days. It was extremely peaceful there and we look forward to returning.

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hocking Hills State Park Campground
    Sep. 23, 2024

    Hocking Hills State Park Campground

    Best place

    This is a great place to visit and camp. I am a tent camper so I was in the non electric site. The hiking is fantastic. Rose lake is also a wonderful lake and quite beautiful. Will always come back

  • GThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Charles Mill Lake Park Campground
    Sep. 17, 2024

    Charles Mill Lake Park Campground

    Nice older campground

    Eagle point is more rustic than the campground by the marina. Gravel pads, many on sloping ground. No way to know which sites might work for you until you look when you arrive. Someone did answer the phone, though, and let us move to another site.We had electric-only, by choice, for 2 nights. Water nearby. Not very many transient campers, but lots of "seasonal" to permanent-looking larger trailers. Quiet in our loop because only a few sites were occupied. Very nice bathroom and shower building. The dump station here is set up for emptying totes- not much room to park a trailer/RV for dumping at it. We drove to the dump station by the marina to have more room to work. Rinse water hose at the sewer opening had no water hose fitting on it (just a skinny brass angled spout), so no way to rinse our blackwater tank. Potable water was 40 feet away, but all water came out of a backflow preventer, so no way to use a hose. Disappointed with the dump station. Overall, it was fine for 2 nights. If you have a boat, there are lots of covers to explore on the lake. The water is very silty, and rather shallow in most places.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Rustic Knolls Campground
    Sep. 14, 2024

    Rustic Knolls Campground

    Great campground

    Excellent campground with fantastic staff and owners. Nice swimming pond with inflatable attractions. Well stocked camp store. Lots of activities for the whole family.

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

    Salt Fork State Park

    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

  • Wailym C.
    Camper-submitted photo from Alum Creek State Park
    Sep. 9, 2024

    Alum Creek State Park

    Road Noise

    First time visiting this state campground and we only stayed one night, did not explore entire park.  Grounds well maintained, clean and decent amenities.  The sites are well placed and a good size.  But no water view on any of the “premium water view” sites in loop L, other than one L17 (the picture with view)  Same for loop K.  Guests and hosts were friendly and welcoming.  Quiet except for the road noise due to nearby busy roads.  The boat launch to lake access is very nice with plenty of parking and space.  Not bad for a stop when traveling through or a weekend.  We stayed with 34’ camper.  Site L15 (picture with red truck)

  • afshar Y.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Logan Ohio KOA
    Sep. 3, 2024

    Logan Ohio KOA

    Awesome stay

    Stayed with the family for 5 days/ 4 nights and had a wonderful time. The KOA had a lot of amenities to offer. The staff was friendly, courteous and great to deal with. The sites were nice and wide but not all level but it's an area that has lots of hills. The pool was wonderful, the bathroom was clean and spacious. The camp store has everything you may need with a Walmart 10 minutes down the road. Close to the park to go explore but the KOA had a lot to offer for your stay.

  • Kyle B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Hocking Hills Camping & Canoe
    Sep. 2, 2024

    Hocking Hills Camping & Canoe

    New Ownership and its amazing!!!

    This campground has been a staple of Hocking Hills for decades. Finally some new owners took over in May ‘24 and have really done an amazing job renovating things. The staff is super friendly, large primitive campsites right on the river with tons of shade trees! They are even building treehouses to stay in. We love it here!

  • Anna S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Scioto-Grove Metro Park
    Sep. 1, 2024

    Scioto-Grove Metro Park

    Great for a quick getaway

    Need to reserve online, books up very fast. Got lucky and found an opening for site 5 which was right on river and away from the busier parts of park - didn’t see a single person. Nice tent pads, campfire ring, and provided wood.

  • David M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Pops Place Camping
    Aug. 15, 2024

    Pops Place Camping

    Hidden gem in Ohio

    I highly recommend pop's place.  I stayed there Aug 2024 and as of that date the rustic tent camping was $20.  This is an ideal base camp for riding your motorcycle on the scenic roads in that area of Ohio such as the triple nickel.  The owners are very nice people and helpful.  The porta john and shower were very clean.  The shower uses an on demand water heater.  The narrow cabin you see in some photos is now a gravel pad for RV type camping with electric.  The wider cabin in the photos is still there, but was currently rented so he couldn't take me on a tour of it.  He took me on a tour of the new cabin he is building and it will be a nice play to stay when he is done.  They sell firewood for $5.  The common grass area has wood lounge chairs, common fire ring, playground,  and cornhole boards.  If you are tent camping and need to charge your phone he has no problem with you using the electric outlet at the RV site if no one is there.  I forgot to suggest to him that maybe add an external electric outlet at the shower house since electric is there for the water heater.  There is a spigot on the outside of the shower house to get drinking water.  There is a basketball backboard near the current cabin if you happen to bring a basketball for your kids to use.  There is good verizon cell service there, I did not expect it because of the location and hills in the area.  I don't hammock camp, but it looked like there were trees far enough apart in the line of pines for hanging 2 hammocks.  One of the photos showed 3 picnic tables for tent campers.  There was only one when I stayed, but I assume it's a temporary or cyclical thing and I was the only tent camper and would have shared it anyway.

    Of note for motorcyclists is that the road the campground is on is paved (good riding to the north of it) and the campground drive is decent gravel for street bikes.

  • Janessa S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Pine Creek Campground and Cabins
    Aug. 11, 2024

    Pine Creek Campground and Cabins

    Equestrian

    I was here before they sold out and seeing it now makes me sad. The bathrooms were gross, the arenas had weeds shooting up. This was a very nice place to take the horses, now it's an overpriced average campground with absolutely nothing to write home about.

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

    Salt Fork State Park

    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

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Mohican State Park
    Aug. 8, 2024

    Mohican State Park

    Good overnight

    I didn’t see much of this park because I only stayed overnight, but I got a good nights rest and felt safe. A few of the spots are not level and it appeared that not all of them had tables or fire pits. It didn’t appear that anyone did drive throughs to monitor noise or who was there, but I didn’t mind. There were quite a bit of teens camping out and while they were pretty loud late into the night, it made me happy to see them camping and floating the river. The pit toilet shelters were large and clean too.

  • Brianna L.
    Camper-submitted photo from Campbell Cove Camping
    Jul. 28, 2024

    Campbell Cove Camping

    The perfect family campground !

    This is our first time staying at a non state park. I was a little nervous, but I already booked our next visit here ! To start, the staff are absolutely amazing and so kind. We stayed at site 61 and the lake view is perfect. Bring your hammock because there are plenty of trees !!

    There is a great playground for kids and a swimming hole. The bathrooms are so clean. You can kayak on the lake and they do have rentals .

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Coshocton Lake Park
    Jul. 26, 2024

    Coshocton Lake Park

    Hidden Gem

    Decent sites with a waterpark, historic Roscoe Village, canal boat, and plenty of hiking/ walking/ biking trails and paved paths. One of our favorites

  • Josie W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Mohican Memorial State Forest
    Jul. 11, 2024

    Mohican Memorial State Forest

    Decent Camping

    The campsites are not as private as the pictures make it look. There are a LOT of campers and tents; it feels busy and crowded. We did like the paved pull-through site and were close to the river. Electric was good and people were friendly. Bathrooms close to all campsites. Showers not clean and broken; hot water questionable. We liked being close to the hiking trails this morning and it was dog friendly.

  • Beth R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cardinal Center Campground
    Jun. 23, 2024

    Cardinal Center Campground

    Campsite Ok. Great amenities!

    Pros: Full hookup (sewer, water, 50/30 AMP) Level site Partially shaded in afternoon Lots of amenities: indoor pool, stocked lake (catch & release), corn hole, bouncy pad, basketball court & playground Easy overnight stay off I71

    Cons: Gravel site Picnic table in rough condition Wi-Fi keeps dropping connection

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Dillon State Park Campground
    Jun. 16, 2024

    Dillon State Park Campground

    Nice spacious campsites

    First time at this park booked last minute so options were limited wasn't sure what leftovers we would get but ended up with 2 great sites. We lucked out and had 2 trees just right for hammock relaxing but it seems like lots of sites have no trees just depends on the section of park not alot of privacy between. Sites but there huge so you don't feel stuffed in next to everyone. Shower houses are limited 1 in each section but plenty of flush bathrooms located all over and kept very clean. Internet works very well verizon and att.

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

    Salt Fork State Park

    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.



Guide to Newark

Camping near Newark, Ohio, offers a variety of beautiful spots for outdoor enthusiasts. From scenic hikes to family-friendly amenities, there’s something for everyone in this area.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the 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 boating. A visitor noted, “The sites have level pads. The park is very neat and clean,” which makes it a great place to relax by the water.
  • Disc Golf: If you’re into disc golf, check out Alum Creek State Park Campground again. One review highlighted, “Amenities include boating, fishing, disc golf, MTB trails,” so you can have a fun-filled day.

What campers like:

  • Quiet and Relaxing Atmosphere: Campers appreciate the peaceful environment at Mohican State Park Campground. One reviewer said, “Make sure to bring some money for ice cream because it’s awesome!” highlighting the enjoyable experience.
  • Spacious Campsites: Many campers enjoy the large sites at Dillon State Park Campground. A visitor remarked, “Dillon is one of our favorite camping destinations. They have very large sites,” which allows for a comfortable stay.
  • Family-Friendly Amenities: Families love the playgrounds and activities at Delaware State Park Campground. One camper shared, “Each section has its own playground for the kids,” making it a great choice for families.

What you should know:

  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Lake Hope State Park Campground, have basic facilities. A camper mentioned, “The sites were very sloped and the RV sites were pretty close together,” so be prepared for some challenges.
  • Crowded on Weekends: Popular spots like Deer Creek State Park Campground can get busy. One visitor noted, “Weekends were a bit crowded, but by Sunday night the place was cleared out,” indicating that weekdays might be quieter.
  • Road Noise: Campers at Alum Creek State Park Campground have mentioned noise from nearby roads. One review stated, “The main road (55mph) was extremely close and loud,” so consider this when choosing a site.

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places like Delaware State Park Campground that have playgrounds and activities for kids. A camper said, “They put in a putt-putt course recently,” which adds to the fun.
  • Plan for Crowds: If you’re camping on weekends, arrive early to secure a good spot. One family shared, “We were in section C; it had upgraded single-person shower houses,” which can be a plus for families.
  • Bring Outdoor Games: Many campers enjoy setting up games at their sites. A visitor at Dillon State Park Campground mentioned, “Many of the sites have a large area behind the parking pad for tents and setting up games,” making it a great place for family fun.

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: RVers should look for spacious sites like those at Dillon State Park Campground. One reviewer noted, “The campground was immaculate,” which is a good sign for RV parking.
  • Be Prepared for Slopes: Some campgrounds, like Lake Hope State Park Campground, have sloped sites. A camper mentioned, “The sites were very sloped and the RV sites were pretty close together,” so plan accordingly.
  • Use GPS for Directions: When heading to places like Alum Creek State Park Campground, make sure your GPS is set correctly. One camper advised, “Make sure your GPS is set for the campground and not the park,” to avoid confusion.

Camping around Newark, Ohio, has its perks and quirks. With a mix of activities, family-friendly spots, and RV accommodations, it’s a great area to explore the outdoors.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What camping is available near Newark, OH?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Newark, OH offers a wide range of camping options, with 143 campgrounds and RV parks near Newark, OH and 5 free dispersed camping spots.

  • Which is the most popular campground near Newark, OH?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Newark, OH is Alum Creek State Park with a 4.4-star rating from 76 reviews.

  • Where can I find free dispersed camping near Newark, OH?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 5 free dispersed camping spots near Newark, OH.

  • What parks are near Newark, OH?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 18 parks near Newark, OH that allow camping, notably Dillon Lake and Alum Creek Lake.