Camping sites near North Lewisburg, Ohio are primarily concentrated within a 30-mile radius, placing campers between the Miami and Scioto river watersheds. Winter temperatures frequently drop below freezing from December through February, while summer camping season brings average highs in the mid-80s. Most campgrounds remain open year-round with varying levels of services during winter months.
What to do
Hiking trails and wildlife viewing: Buck Creek State Park offers multiple trail options through varied terrain. "Buck Creek has great trails to hike. My sons love camping here for the trails and large areas to ride their bikes," notes Buck B. Another visitor mentioned, "We were there on a Tuesday in October so not very crowded. All in all a nice place to stay for the night and get a good shower."
Fishing opportunities: Several reservoirs near North Lewisburg provide fishing access. At Kiser Lake State Park Campground, motorized boats are prohibited, creating peaceful conditions. "A hidden gem, super quiet, low traffic and decent fishing," reports a regular visitor. The lake permits only non-motorized watercraft, making it ideal for anglers seeking calm waters.
Disc golf courses: Multiple campgrounds feature disc golf opportunities within a short drive. John Bryan State Park Campground provides an 18-hole course among its amenities. A recent visitor noted, "They have a disc golf course, lots of mountain bike trails and hiking trails! As well as some other great amenities."
What campers like
Private, wooded campsites: Delaware State Park Campground receives consistently positive feedback for site privacy. "This is our second time coming here and really enjoy this place. It's typically more of a quiet relaxed camp," reports Joe I. Another camper commented, "The 'pod' layout of the campground made for large campsites with good separation between sites."
Clean facilities: Bathrooms and showers at several campgrounds receive praise for maintenance standards. At Buck Creek, a reviewer noted, "Showers were very nice and clean. Several water spickets throughout the park if you needed to access them." Similarly, at John Bryan State Park, a camper highlighted the "clean campground and bathroom" as standout features.
Beach and swimming access: Most reservoirs offer designated swimming areas. At Indian Lake State Park Campground, visitors appreciate multiple water access points. "There is a camper beach area, swimming pool and boat launch within the campground," notes a reviewer. Another camper mentioned, "They have a dog park, place to dock your boat and a small beach."
What you should know
Reservation requirements: Most campgrounds require advance bookings, especially during summer months. At Delaware State Park, a camper noted the pod-style layout means "there are 212 sites that have 50 amp electric," but these fill quickly during peak season.
Limited privacy at some locations: Campsite layouts vary significantly between parks. "This may be a great family friendly park with a beach and kid activities, but we don't have kids and prefer a more quiet and secluded atmosphere," commented a visitor to Indian Lake. Another review mentioned, "There are no wooded areas in the campground so all spaces are open to all the other campers."
Seasonal activities: Many parks offer scheduled events during peak season. At Alum Creek State Park Campground, a visitor shared, "They have pancake breakfast on Saturday mornings through summer and doughnuts on Sunday. Helpful camphost." Similarly, Kiser Lake hosts "activities throughout the day for kids on the weekends."
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Several campgrounds maintain dedicated children's play areas. At Delaware State Park, "There is a playground in each of the 4 sections for kids to play with a remodeled shower house at each one," notes a regular visitor.
Water activities for different ages: Rittenhouse Resort offers a swimming pond specifically designed for families. "Fun little spot for the family, decent camping but has awesome huge swimming pond. Great weekend getaway with children of all ages," reports a visitor. However, another camper cautions, "The bottom of the pond is very muddy and kind of sucks you down. We repeatedly got stuck so be careful especially if you have kids."
Weekend entertainment: Many campgrounds schedule family-focused activities. At Indian Lake, a reviewer noted, "Lots of activities for kids and families and even movies and music on the weekend." Similarly, at Kiser Lake, "They do things with kids on many weekends. You can also rent canoes or paddle boats."
Tips from RVers
Site selection considerations: At Kiser Lake, "All the electric sites are pull through and all sites have a fire pit but only the electric sites come with picnic tables," notes a recent visitor. This distinction between electric and non-electric sites exists at several area campgrounds.
Hookup variations: Most campgrounds offer electric-only sites with community water access points. At Alum Creek, a reviewer commented, "There are some full hook ups but mostly just electric. From what I've been told you might be able to get into one if you book the whole season a year in advance."
Leveling requirements: Many campsites require adjustments for RVs. At Indian Lake, a visitor noted, "Our pad was not level front to back so we had to adjust a little bit." Similarly, at John Bryan State Park, a camper mentioned, "Everything is slightly uneven."
