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Scioto Grove Metro Park maintains five primitive backpacking sites along the REI River Trail that welcome dogs and provide tent pads, fire rings, and complimentary firewood. Campsites must be reserved ahead of time, with availability limited to weekends during the camping season. Each site features two tent pads and accommodates multiple campers with pets. The park combines hiking trails, grass fields, and wooded areas that remain beautiful throughout all seasons, making it ideal for campers looking to test backpacking gear while bringing along their dogs. Jackson Lake Park offers pet-friendly camping options for tent, RV, and cabin campers with 199 sites available. Alum Creek State Park Campground provides pet-friendly accommodations including tent sites, RV hookups, and cabins where dogs are permitted.
Multiple hiking trails wind through the campgrounds, providing excellent exercise opportunities for dogs, particularly at Scioto Grove where the terrain varies from open fields to wooded paths along the Scioto River. Site 5 at Scioto Grove sits directly on the river and away from busier sections of the park, offering privacy for campers with pets. Most campgrounds enforce leash rules to ensure wildlife safety and peaceful camping experiences. When planning summer visits with pets, be aware that Deer Creek State Park Campground experienced significant tree removal due to ash borer infestations, resulting in limited shade in some areas. The best shaded sites for pets are located in the northern section of the park. Sites 140, 147, 177, 179, 181, 200, 201, and 205 offer spacious, level areas that work well for campers with dogs, though secured food storage is essential as raccoons are particularly bold at these campgrounds.
"A lot of nearby activity, private and open sites, lake, beach, trails, marina, bikes, putt putt, dog park, playground, laundry, water close, electric at sites, many "comfort stations" "wash houses" so"
"Some are smaller, close to neighbors while other have seclusion with trees. From past experience, if it rains, some of the sites do flood. We had great weather this weekend."
from $39 - $52 / night
Check Availability"It's has a site right behind it, but has a nice size green space for an ez-up. The pad was a nice length and held our small camper and truck with room to spare."
"There was also a path directly from our site that led to one of the hiking trails. Yay for us and our easy access; however, it also welcomed people to cut through your site."
from $25 - $40 / night
Check Availability"No driving your vehicle any further than the bottom of the hill. Great location, very beautiful. Spacious in between 5 campgrounds and right next to the Scioto River."
"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."
"This was the only park we’ve gone to this uear with both a large dog park AND a fenced in dog beach! Folks were friendly at the dog park with bunches of chairs set around like a conversation pit."
"Alum Creek State Park is a beautiful park and great campground just outside the hustle and bustle of downtown Columbus and minutes away from attractions such as the Columbus Zoo."
from $23 - $70 / night
Check Availability"Not only one but was using 4 buckets at a time before dumping keeping in her camper before caught dumping behind camper and trying to fit it down a small hole where the honey pots go that you are suppose"
"The lake was pretty. Watching the herons was relaxing. The people in our section were courteous. All seemed to obey the quiet hours."
"Not a sightseeing destination, but very convenient place to stop for the night if you’re on a road trip doing a lot of driving. Safe neighborhood with a kroger right down the street."
from $30 / night
Check Availability"This walk in camp ground was located just minutes from Old Man’s Cave. It’s a family friendly and pet friendly camp ground. Our stay was quiet and relaxing."
"There are trails all over the park. Can be a bit busy during the warmer months. The park is pet friendly and has a nice nature center before you hike down to Old Man’s Cave."
from $20 - $70 / night
Check Availability"As a moto camper, we really lucked out with a flat plot and didn’t have anyone in the spots next to us. My #1 complaint was the bathroom situation."
"Easy access to sites. Staff could take a lesson in hospitality and giving directions on park."
from $40 - $139 / night
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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.
ScoutRight close to Columbus this campground is a staple for locals trying to just get away for the weekend. There is an amphitheater, a camper’s beach, nature center, and more all within the campground. Alum creek state park is a larger facility surrounding the campground with a public beach, walking paths, mountain bike trails, archery range, hunting areas, boat marina and more. The public beach is rather gravelly but has nice shower houses and grills available. We are attending during fall fest where they put on many activities for the campers and it is a lot of fun. You have to reserve 6 months in advance to be able to get in on fall fest unless there is a last minute cancellation. Our site is relatively flat parking, we didn’t need to level the rig. It did rain the morning we got here and the area around the fire pit was a bit muddy. The view out the back of this camp site is nice and wooded, you’re not looking at your neighbors out the back window. The sides you can definitely see each other but it’s still wooded and secluded enough between the sites here.
RangerIt has two restaurants lotta gas pumps. Nice store clean bathrooms are good.
RangerWe managed to get several sites near each other for 6-7 families and we had a blast. Near bathrooms, quiet, and within walking distance of the kayak launch.
RangerGreat campground. My favorite is each loop has their own shower house! Nice playgrounds for kids. Nice private sites. Lots of woods and trails. Good lake for boating fishing and kayaking. Park is very clean and well maintained. They have a kids fishing pond! It’s also great for biking.
GuideWe used Site 53, which is a pull thru. The site was spacious and level. The fire pit location is across a tiny stream; we enjoyed a campfire in the woods! There were no loud folks. The loudest thing we heard was the occasional bark of a dog (which we didn't mind).
The restrooms were new and extremely clean. The staff at the camp store was friendly.
There are plenty of places and opportunities to enjoy Pine Lake: you can sit on a bench or rent a canoe.
We'd love to return to Tar Hollow when the fall foliage is beautiful.
RangerThis campground is located near major roads and within a quick trip to Hocking Hills State Park. Tents spots are located near the lake and provide pine tree shaded cover. Bathrooms are private and very clean!
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RangerThis one is the closest to home! We love it here. Great Lake/reservoir for boating, kayaking swimming and fishing. Two Nice shower houses. Playground. Camp store! Updated fhu sites. Has a good size marina with Store in nature Center. Park is great for riding bikes.
Camping options near Orient, Ohio include both primitive and full-service facilities within 30 miles of town. The area sits in central Ohio's rolling countryside at approximately 850 feet elevation, with seasonal temperatures ranging from summer highs in the mid-80s to winter lows in the 20s. The region features mixed hardwood forests interspersed with open fields, creating diverse camping environments from shaded woodland sites to sunny meadow settings.
Hiking trails and water activities: A.W. Marion State Park Campground offers a 5-mile loop trail around Hargus Lake suitable for both hiking and mountain biking. "There is a lake close to the campground just down an access road," notes Karen H., while another camper mentions they "stayed at site #31 in January" showing the park's year-round accessibility.
Arcade and swimming activities: Jackson Lake Park provides recreational options beyond hiking. "Lots of fun for kids with the swimming pond and arcade," writes Jess N. The campground features a lake with inflatables during summer months and a disc golf course on property.
Outdoor theater experiences: Evening entertainment is available at select campgrounds. At A.W. Marion, Karen H. mentions they have a "Movie for the kids at the outdoor theater," while at Jackson Lake Park, "the staff came through every morning to pick up the trash" and had "quite a big staff to take care of the place, life guard, and run the children's events like Tye-dye, archery, etc."
Private camping sites: Buck Creek State Park Campground receives praise for its spacious sites. "We loved our campsite 41 which I found is next to impossible to get! But it has shade almost all day and it only has a camper on one side plus is close to the bathroom," reports Melissa M.
Firewood amenities: Multiple campgrounds provide firewood, which campers appreciate. At Scioto-Grove Metro Park, Susan G. notes, "All sites have 2 tent pads, a fire ring and firewood provided. Some have log seating and some do not."
Clean facilities: Hygiene facilities vary between campgrounds. Buck Creek's bathrooms are "clean enough, and there are showers with nice warm water," according to Amanda P. Similarly, at Hocking Hills, Meghan H. reports "Clean bathrooms and heated showers."
Reservation systems: Most campgrounds require advance booking, especially for popular dates. Joaquim P. notes that at Scioto-Grove Metro Park, there are "Only weekend stays and it ends in wintertime," while Zach mentions "There are 5 reservable sites along the river trail."
Bathroom accessibility: Consider bathroom proximity when selecting sites. At Hocking Hills State Park Campground, Amanda P. cautions that "The sites were quiet and clean! Make sure to pay attention to 'walk-in' sites. It's more like 'hike a half mile with your gear' sites!"
Seasonal maintenance: Facility upkeep varies by season. Shannon G. observed at Buck Creek that "Normally the vault toilets are really clean but it looked like they hadn't been touched since we were there in January and February," suggesting off-season maintenance may be limited.
Proximity to Columbus: For families wanting a quick getaway, several campgrounds offer convenient access to the city. Karen K. notes that Alum Creek State Park Campground is "near 23 and easy access to the highway to get to Columbus."
Kid-friendly amenities: Look for campgrounds with dedicated children's areas. Chris C. writes about Jackson Lake Park: "If you have kids, the pool and the lake activities will keep them busy all day and give them a great opportunity wear themselves out for a good night sleep."
Wildlife precautions: Prepare for encounters with local wildlife. Melissa M. shares that Buck Creek "was quiet by 10pm every night we were there and most people seemed to be in bed early," while other campers have reported raccoon activity at various campgrounds.
Hookup availability: RV hookup options vary across campgrounds. At Deer Creek Camping Resort, Kim H. reports, "Our site was HUGE! The pad was very level, so setting up the TT was quick and easy."
Pull-through convenience: Some sites offer easier access. At Jackson Lake Park, Chris C. appreciated "the full hook-ups and pull through site," though noted "the water hook ups were accessible through a hole/pipe and we had to 'fish' down to connect our hose."
Wi-Fi access: Internet connectivity is important for many RVers. Chris C. mentions Jackson Lake Park's "Wi-Fi was good but not free and was worth the $2/day to do some late night binge watching."
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