Top Tent Camping near Otway, OH
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Best Tent Sites Near Otway, OH (18)
1. Lizzy’s Acres
1 Review•14 Photos•7 Saves7 Acres of private land! Completely wooded with beautiful maple and oak trees. 2 miles from pike lake state park. 10 miles from Rocky fork lake state park and paint creek lake state park! 7 miles from city of Bainbridge where there are stores and restaurants. Wonderful hiking at Highland Nature Sanctuary is only 20 minutes away. There is an Amish bakery and store 20 minutes away also!
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- Fires
- Reservable
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- Firewood Available
$25 - $35 / night
2. Hanging Rock Recreation Site
3 Reviews•14 Photos•77 Saves- Pets
- Phone Service
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- Dispersed
- Toilets
3. Waters Edge Canoe Livery
1 Review•3 Photos•27 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
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$12 / night
4. Pine Knob Loop Campground
1 Review•9 SavesThe Wayne National Forest have been working to repair a major waterline break at Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area. This will affect the timely opening of all campgrounds at Lake Vesuvius. At this time, campgrounds are scheduled to reopen Friday, May 22nd, unless repairs are completed sooner. All affected customers’ reservations prior to 5/22/2020 will be fully refunded.
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- Fires
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- Dispersed
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5. GrayWolf PayLake
Be the first to review!•4 Saves- Pets
- Reservable
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- Market
- Picnic Table
- Drinking Water
$10 - $20 / night
7. Timbre Ridge Lake
1 Review•9 Photos•15 SavesCamping is allowed at this popular lake but no specific sites are developed.
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8. Ironton Ranger District - Ironton Area
Be the first to review!•3 SavesThe Ironton Ranger District is located in Lawrence, Scioto, Gallia, and Jackson counties. Total acreage is 107,090 acres. Visitor information can be obtained from the Ironton Ranger Station located north of Ironton, Ohio in Pedro, Ohio.
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9. Pine Knob Loop Campground
Be the first to review!•3 SavesThe Wayne National Forest have been working to repair a major waterline break at Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area. This will affect the timely opening of all campgrounds at Lake Vesuvius. At this time, campgrounds are scheduled to reopen Friday, May 22nd, unless repairs are completed sooner. All affected customers’ reservations prior to 5/22/2020 will be fully refunded.
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- Tents
- Toilets
10. Pine Knob Loop Campground
Be the first to review!•6 SavesThe Wayne National Forest have been working to repair a major waterline break at Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area. This will affect the timely opening of all campgrounds at Lake Vesuvius. At this time, campgrounds are scheduled to reopen Friday, May 22nd, unless repairs are completed sooner. All affected customers’ reservations prior to 5/22/2020 will be fully refunded.
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Recent Tent Reviews In Otway
299 Reviews of 18 Otway Campgrounds
Anna S.
Ranger
Scioto Trail State Park
Tent only sites - quiet, wooded
I stayed in the non-electric, tent-only campground NOT the RV campground. Out of curiosity, I drove through the RV campground and it was so loud and cramped! But the tent-only area is separate. Walk-in sites with pit toilets and potable water. The map of how the sites are laid out online is extremely inaccurate, I would not have picked my site if it had been accurate. But there was only one other camper and we all had plenty of space - I could barely see them through the trees. All sites appeared to have a picnic table and fire ring. Many miles of trails / dirt roads for hiking and biking. Clear skies at night. Very relaxing.
Kaylien S.
Scout
Jackson Lake State Park
Do not recommend
Tent sites are on a steep uneven hill, we had site 4. Tent sites are super close, we can hear our neighbors perfectly as if they were talking to us. Only a few feet between each site. Map showed we would be right next to the lake, this is incorrect, lake is not accessible or even visible from campsite.
Tara C.
TravelerScioto Trail State Park
Good
It was a good campground, we had a hard time getting our rv to be level but overall we enjoyed it.
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Emily W.Traveler
Sandy Springs Campground
Fun for all
The campsite is totally geared towards family fun! The owners are so hospitable, that you feel like family! One of the most fun places we’ve ever stayed! My kids were busy nonstop with planned fun activities! And they had things for the adults as well and a lot of things for everyone to do together!
Corey K.Traveler
Carter Caves State Resort Park
State Park with Abundance of Nature
A very nice state park with an abundance of natural resources surrounding the campground. There are many hiking options, some that explore the various caves around the grounds. The caves themselves are quite the treat.
The staff are all very friendly and there are camping sites for tents or rigs. However, like many state parks that have not been updated, navigating into some of the spots with a large rig can be challenging. On the one hand, this is nice as there are mature trees throughout. On the other hand, they could increase the size / length of the existing campsites. There is a nice playground and a camp store for any items you have forgotten.
The lodge is available down the road (within the state park) for dinner if you are looking to mix up the trip. Not fine dining, but decent food. There is also a pool available at a discounted rate for campers - which our kids enjoyed. Note: there are no full hookup sites, which is not uncommon for KY State Parks.
Kenda A.
Guide
Timbre Ridge Lake
Beautiful area
We spent one night of dispersal camping here. It was a beautiful area with a vault toilet. We felt safe enough to leave our windows only screened.
There were fishermen coming and going several times through the night.
The vault toilet had not been cleaned recently, nor had trash been emptied.
David B.Scout
Grayson Lake State Park
Very beautiful
This place is very beautiful first and foremost. You can fish, rent boats and kayaks. Also the hiking isn’t to bad! They even have tennis courts and a small water park.
- David B.Scout
Virginia Point Campground
Decent place!
It’s a pretty nice place overall. Decent fishing and camping.
- Kim H.Scout
Paint Creek State Park Campground
Family Oriented
We used site 64 Sunday through Tuesday. The park was peaceful and pleasing as the employees and volunteers obviously take pride in their efforts. A 12-year-old was with me; she enjoyed shooting basketball and swinging at the playground. Fellow campers were quiet. I'll be back!
- JJay S.Traveler
Hanging Rock Recreation Site
Better Than Walmart
We stayed in the parking lot as it was getting dark and didn’t know if there were any place to turn our rv around. Very quiet night and were visited by fireflies which was awesome.
- Joshua R.Scout
Carter Caves State Resort Park
Nice park
Level site. Staff cleans the bathhouse every hour.
- JJon C.Traveler
Virginia Point Campground
Good place for families.
Every RV site has a level concrete pad, making setup easy. Otherwise the rest of the RV area is gravel, without any trees or obstructions. Dust to dawn lights keep the area well lit all night. Area appears to be well patrolled by local law enforcement.
The area has a lot of potential to become a destination, hopefully the city will continue to increase the appeal. Maybe include some hike/bike trails. Dreamland public pool is on the road that leads to the park, and also a small railroad museum (unsure if it is operational at present).
Do plan on returning and will update this review accordingly.
- JJoni C.Scout
Sandy Springs Campground
Epic Views
We stayed in sites along the river. Wow, what a peaceful beautiful place. We will be back again and again
- LLarry D.Traveler
Lazy Dog Camp Resort
Better days maybe
The staff and people were nice and helpful. However, based on the picture I thought it was like KOA or Jellystone and it might have been in its past but not now. It felt more like a workcamp then a campground. Many long stay residents and their sites looked like it. Heavily patched campers that will most likely never move again and one site looked like a junkard. The resident did seem to love fishing in the pond, which I guess has very large catfish so if you like that you might like it.
- MMark R.Traveler
Sandy Springs Campground
Quiet little campground
The view!!!!!! Backing your camper up to the view of the Ohio River is so calming. Watching the barges going up and down is never boring. The owners go out of their way to make sure that you are ok or if you need anything.
- ssamantha H.Traveler
Tar Hollow State Park
Really nice spot
We just purchased our camper and this was the first place we went. We are familiar with this park due to the little “beach“ area they have. We stayed in the off-season, so there was not a whole lot of people. Our stay was quiet and relaxing. loved our site too.
- DDanGuide
Bruin Creek
Tranquil Off Season
This place is great. Came in off season in March, not expecting much. Many camps closed for season. It was beautiful, quiet, with running water and bbq pit at sites and hot showers in the bathroom. Perfect for a short stop over on x-country trip or offseason enclosed camping.
- JJeff H.Scout
Carter Caves State Resort Park
Fun fall getaway
We went with three small kids. Great facilities, hiking, caving etc. We plan to return because two nights was not nearly enough to do all the things we wanted to. The tent sites are close together so we may not have enjoyed it as much if it were busier but we were lucky enough to get a site with no immediate neighbors. Pictures online made it appear that tree cover was not as good as it actually was.
Mary T.ScoutSandy Springs Campground
Super campground on the Ohio
We arrived late and the hosts were so kind and communicative. We were met at the office and given a site right on the river. We had a peaceful night and awoke to fog on the river which was beautiful and quickly lifted. A sweet kitty visited with us during our walk down to the water and breakfast. Electric and water hookups were fine and the showers were great - individual rooms with toilet, sink and shower were roomy and had surfaces for resting your toiletries. We were just passing through so only stayed one night but I’d definitely go back. Highly recommend.
CampgroundKaren ..GuideGrayson Lake State Park
Below average
This is a small campground situated next to a golf course. There are several nice sites but others are not ideal. Our site (13) was ok, other than the scattered broken glass and trash. The main issue was lack of oversight from staff. The site next to us was completely packed with their fifth wheel, a large tent, pop up canopy, four vehicles, a kayak trailer, and a boat that was in the corner of our site. They did not leash their dogs and did not pick up after them. We didn’t complain about them encroaching on our site but felt that the campground should enforce their own rules. Another site nearby setup a construction light at night that lit up the entire campground like a stadium and stayed on late into the night. Basically, campers are left to do as they please regardless of whether it is inconsiderate of other campers. The positive is the location is only a few minutes from the boat ramp for the most popular kayaking spot.
- LLizGuide
Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area
Quiet, relaxing
Stayed here for 2 nights. Scarlet Oak campground. Drove and checked out the other two campgrounds which were also nice. Some sites are really small and some are right along the road. Not crowded at all during our visit. Some sites are sloped from slight to more severe. We did have to take our camper off our truck (truck camper) in order to get level. Our site had a large “yard” and trees. All great for our two big dogs. Site had w/e.
- aangela S.Scout
Lake Alma State Park
Way to close
Campsites 40-43 are for close friends of family. Spur of the moment plans landed us here for the weekend. We booked 42 site unseen.. when we put out our awning we touched camper in front of us.. camp host let us switch campsites. Plenty of fishing and biking trails. Campsites we're just too close for us.
Joseph B.
Legend
Greenbo Lake State Park
Decent campground with plenty of activities
Decent site by the stream. Plenty of shade and a huge hill behind our site. Bathrooms were clean.
A lot of unsupervised children running around, in the stream and riding bikes. Didn't have any problems with them, but was concerned they weren't supervised.
There was some trash at our site, a lot of broken water balloons, some bottle caps and wrappers.
One night someone stole fishing poles from our neighbor and a bunch of coolers from other sites.
Some sites are really not level!
Jake C.Legend
Lizzy’s Acres
Wooded Camping near State Parks & a small town
Jake from the Dyrt here! Lizzy's Acres is a new listing on the Dyrt, but they offer a great location for those looking to explore the area. Check them out and show them some love!
- JJohn R.Legend
Grayson Lake State Park
Lots of slants.
Big park with a beautiful golf course, boat ramp and more. Many spots slant down and cannot level. Beautiful lake.
Kelly W.GuidePaint Creek State Park Campground
Cozy and woodsy
We had an awesome time camping here. We were far away enough from our neighbors but close enough at the same time. The shower houses are slightly sketchy. There isnt a place to keep any clothes dry and only one of three showers produced warm water. We showered in our camper instead.
Paul K.ScoutCarter Caves State Resort Park
Good time, loud people.
There’s a quiet time reserved for after 11pm. Apparently no one cares because people were LOUD the first night we were there. The second night was less crowded and much more enjoyable. There’s so much to do at Carter caves that I didn’t mind it too much. Lots to do within walking distance of the campground too.
Guide to Otway
Camping near Otway, Ohio, offers a mix of beautiful nature and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to explore.
What to do:
- Hiking and Exploring Caves: Many campers enjoy the hiking trails and caves at Carter Caves State Resort Park. One visitor mentioned, "There are many hiking options, some that explore the various caves around the grounds. The caves themselves are quite the treat."
- Fishing and Boating: At Rocky Fork State Park Campground, you can enjoy fishing and boating. A camper noted, "Beautiful lake for kayaking, boating and swimming."
- Family Activities: Sandy Springs Campground is great for families. One reviewer said, "The campsite is totally geared towards family fun! The owners are so hospitable, that you feel like family!"
What campers like:
- Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness at various campgrounds. One visitor at Paint Creek State Park Campground said, "The park was peaceful and pleasing as the employees and volunteers obviously take pride in their efforts."
- Friendly Staff: Many reviews highlight the helpfulness of campground staff. A camper at Greenbo Lake State Resort Park mentioned, "The owners go out of their way to make sure that you are ok or if you need anything."
- Scenic Views: Campers love the beautiful surroundings. One reviewer at Iron Ridge - Lake Vesuvius said, "It's a simple place, they have showers and restrooms. The hiking trails are scenic and pretty."
What you should know:
- Site Sizes Vary: Some campgrounds have sites that may not fit larger RVs. A visitor at Pike Lake State Park Campground noted, "Some sites too small for our 20’ trailer and truck."
- Limited Amenities: Not all campgrounds have full hookups. A camper at Shawnee State Park Campground mentioned, "The only thing about the showers is there is no bench inside the stall."
- Noise Levels: Some campgrounds can be noisy. A visitor at Rocky Fork State Park Campground said, "The park was very loud and more of a party crowd at least the weekend we were there."
Tips for camping with families:
- Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places like Sandy Springs Campground that offer activities for kids. One parent shared, "My kids were busy nonstop with planned fun activities!"
- Check Site Proximity: Make sure to pick a site that’s not too close to others if you want some peace. A camper at Carter Caves State Resort Park noted, "We were lucky enough to get a site with no immediate neighbors."
- Bring Extra Supplies: Some campgrounds may not have stores nearby. A visitor at Greenbo Lake State Resort Park mentioned, "There is also a pool available at a discounted rate for campers."
Tips from RVers:
- Plan for Hookup Needs: Check if your chosen campground has the right hookups for your RV. A camper at Paint Creek State Park Campground said, "The hookups are very far from the site."
- Be Prepared for Terrain: Some sites may have steep grades. A visitor at Iron Ridge - Lake Vesuvius noted, "Some sites are more difficult for parking a camper than others."
- Check for Amenities: Make sure to verify what amenities are available. A camper at Rocky Fork State Park Campground mentioned, "Bath houses were best we've seen so far, lots of shower stalls and clean."
Camping near Otway, Ohio, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. Just be sure to check the specifics of each campground to make the most of your trip!
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