Best Tent Camping near Perrysville, OH

Mohican-Memorial State Forest near Perrysville, Ohio offers several walk-in tent campsites through its Park and Pack system, providing primitive tent camping opportunities in a secluded forest setting. The forest features ten designated backcountry tent sites accessible via hiking trails, with Site 10 being particularly popular for its spacious layout and relative ease of access. Tent campers must register at the forest office kiosk located at Co Rd 939 in Perrysville before heading to their site. Mohican State Park Campground, adjacent to the forest, provides additional tent camping options with more amenities, though with less seclusion than the primitive sites in the forest.

Most tent-only sites in the Mohican area require campers to pack in all necessary supplies, including drinking water. The Park and Pack sites have no bathroom facilities, requiring visitors to follow leave-no-trace practices. Trail conditions to the campsites vary seasonally, with some areas becoming muddy after rain, particularly where bridle trails overlap with hiking paths. Cell phone reception is limited throughout the forest, with Site 10 offering slightly better connectivity than other locations. Fire rings are provided at most sites, though rangers discourage the creation of unofficial fire pits. Some sites require creek crossings that are typically ankle-deep during summer months.

The backcountry tent camping experience at Mohican offers significant privacy compared to the main campground. According to reviews, Site 10 is "about 3/4 of a mile down the trail from the upper parking area" and provides "plenty of areas to set up shelter." Campers noted that some sites, like Site 2, are positioned near creeks that offer both ambiance and water for filtering, though awareness of upstream horse traffic is advised. One visitor reported that Site 4 features "creative man-made benches from logs/branches" and offers "a great view for sunset." The forest trails connect to an extensive network of hiking paths, allowing tent campers to use their sites as bases for longer day hikes or backpacking loops through the scenic woodland terrain.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Perrysville, OH is Park and Pack Campsite 10 — Mohican-Memorial State Forest with a 5-star rating from 5 reviews.

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