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Pastime Campground in Plain City offers 56 sites for tent and RV camping with pets. All sites include water and electric hookups, picnic tables, and fire rings. The grass sites tend to be narrower, while the 18 newer gravel-padded sites provide more space between campers. Dogs must remain leashed throughout the campground, and waste disposal stations are available. Cross Creek Camping Resort in Delaware, approximately 18 miles from Plain City, features a dedicated dog park that is well-maintained and clean. Both campgrounds offer full hookup options, clean restrooms, and shower facilities. Sites at Pastime are positioned close together, with some campers noting they couldn't fully extend their awnings without hitting neighboring units. Several sites near Plain City, Ohio are featured on The Dyrt.
Camping with pets requires planning for proper waste disposal and exercise areas. Alton RV Park in Galloway maintains a quiet setting where pets must be leashed at all times and walked in designated areas only. Buck Creek State Park Campground, about 30 miles southwest of Plain City, provides pet-friendly tent sites, RV spots, and cabins, with access to walking trails along the lakeshore. For those camping near the Ohio Expo Center, Korbel Campgrounds offers full hookup sites where pets are allowed, though the grounds are more parking lot than traditional campground. Most campgrounds in the area enforce quiet hours between 10pm-8am, when excessive barking may result in being asked to leave. Tree Haven Campground in Westerville provides water and electric hookups with pet-friendly policies from May through November.
"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"Lots of hiking trails, stocked fishing pond for kids, disc golf, dog park and the lake itself.
Site 187 this trip.""It’s close to home, but more importantly it has great trails and wooded sites. Winter camping has several sections of the park closed, only 1 shower house open and no camp hosts or camp store."
from $39 - $40 / night
Check Availability"Walking path and playground are adjacent to the campground. There is a nice swimming pool at the south end of the village park. Campers get a discounted admission."
from $15 - $38 / night
Check Availability"We stayed two nights here on our tour of Ohio. After staying in state parks, the narrow sites are close with no privacy."
"Small dog park. Normal size lots for an RV park. Super crowded on a summer weekend. All size rvs and also tent campers. Easy to find."
from $35 - $95 / night
Check Availability"It was definitely not an easy task to get a camp site here as a walk-in. We checked on reserve America several times with no luck."
"A well manicured campground just outside Dayton, easy to get to, back in pavement site with 30A electric, picnic table and fire pit. Plenty of potable water spigots around, just not at the site."
from $29 - $160 / night
Check Availability"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 $60 / 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."
"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"This place is huge, tons of paths for walking and exploring. Also features mini golf, volleyball, basketball, an in-ground pool and a pond."
"There is a small lake that you can walk around. They also have a path through the woods where you can let the dogs run if you choose to."
from $38 / night
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TravelerOnly weekend stays and it ends in wintertime. I’m sure it’s pretty and all, but it’s hard to find legit, free dispersed camping in Ohio! Oh well, rest stops always work for car camping.
GuideThis 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. Lots of water and dog tennis balls were available.
The dog beach was fenced so your dog can be off leash. There is even a fenced in area out in the water to keep the pooches from swimming across the Lake chasing geese.
The campground itself was quite nice and spacious. Some of the most private camping sites I’ve seen in Ohio. Shower facilities we a bit above average mad seemed to be looked after at least once a day (we were there in the off season).
IMHO, one of the nicest campgrounds in the state.
ScoutWe stayed two nights here on our tour of Ohio. After staying in state parks, the narrow sites are close with no privacy. Our pull through site was on the (inner) road, so lots of golf carts, cars and campers passing by. All pull through sites are on the road side. The site is not level and our leveling system has the front wheels off the ground. Many full time units here beautiful patios and decor. Staff is nice and friendly. Trash pickup isn’t offered and the walk to dumpster would be excessive for unfit or handicapped. We would stay again. Amenities are clean, as described and dog Park is immaculate but small.
GuideAlum 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.
The campground has good sized sites and is wooded throughout with clean bath houses, well maintained roads, and easy access for big rigs.
There is also a very nice dog park in the park including dog beaches with lake access for your pups to swim.
We love this campground and the beautiful lake and appreciate the easy access to local attractions, shopping, and more.
LegendLots of room! Privacy, some sites have accommodations for several tents as well as full hook up for campers. Some are adjacent to the playground There are tons of things to do: Miniature golf Disc golf BMX trails Small dog park Golf course Horse camp
TravelerAlum Creek is just beautiful, nice sites, most of them are at least partially shaded, lots of woods, hiking trails, the lake, it is what I think of when I think of State Park campground camping in Ohio. There are a couple problems. 1. Only ONE little dump station. This is a big campground, so if you're leaving Sunday, you better get up at the crack of dawn to get to the station, otherwise be prepared to wait in a long long line of RV's. We by-passed the long line and stopped at a different State Park campground on the way home and paid 10.00 to use their dump station. 2. They never answer their phone at the campground office. I mean NEVER. If you have a question you will just have to deal with the reserveamerica people who really know nothing other than what they read on the campground website. So basically you know as much as they do. It's maddening. We will go back, but it's a 2 hour drive so it won't be anytime soon.
Scoutgreat state park campground. There are some full hook ups but mostly just electric. They have pancake breakfast on Saturday mornings through summer and doughnuts on Sunday. Helpful camphost. There is a campground beach and boat launch. Lost of hiking paths in the campground and in the park area. A great dog park with lake entrance for the pups. tmThere is also some mountain bike trails. Plenty to do for everyone.
ScoutVery clean, well maintained. 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 not far from one.
ScoutIn addition to having a pretty lake, lovely campsites that are spread apart nicely, clean facilities, lots of shade, boat ramps, etc.. this park is unique for it's Dog Park facility.
2 large fenced in field areas. One for small dogs, and one for large. There is enough room for several games of dog frisbee to happen at once. Then, there are 2 large fenced in areas for lake access. Balls, dog doo bags, trash bins.. all there. Lots of shade, water fountains, and plenty of running room. I can't rave about this park enough!
The only downside is there is poison ivy lacing the trail from the campsite down to the water, and the Dog Park portion is about 2 miles from the campsites.
Alum Creek State Park
Campground details
Camping options near Plain City, Ohio span across Franklin and Union counties, with most campgrounds situated within a 20-30 minute drive from town. The area features a mix of state parks and private facilities, with several locations offering water access along Alum Creek Reservoir and Buck Creek. Overnight temperatures can drop significantly even in summer, often reaching the mid-50s.
Hiking trails: Access at Alum Creek State Park Campground where you can explore multiple paths. "There is a campground beach and boat launch. Lost of hiking paths in the campground and in the park area. A great dog park with lake entrance for the pups. There is also some mountain bike trails. Plenty to do for everyone," notes Jill B.
Disc golf: Play a round at John Bryan State Park Campground which maintains a complete course. "There is a disc golf course lots of mountain bike trails and hiking trails! As well as some other great amenities," explains Shane T. The course is accessible year-round and requires no additional fees beyond campground registration.
Fishing: Cast a line at Alum Creek State Park where multiple campers report good catches. "This is not a campground - it's more like a park. It does have good fishing and a playground, and it is a good place for a cookout," says Sarah W. Bank fishing is available directly from several waterfront campsites without requiring a boat.
Wooded privacy: Enjoy natural separation between sites at Cross Creek Camping Resort where the grounds maintain substantial tree coverage. "This is a RV resort close to a lake with a lot of seasonal campers. It is busy on the weekend but was very quiet during the week. The sites are close, but not unreasonably close," reports Dave B.
Quiet atmosphere: Experience peaceful camping at Alton RV Park where noise levels are strictly monitored. "This is a small, maybe 35 sites, clean well maintained campground. The owners have rules and they DO enforce 'em," notes Sharon J. The campground enforces quiet hours and limits visitor numbers to maintain its tranquil environment.
Clean facilities: Utilize well-maintained shower and restroom buildings at Buck Creek State Park Campground where maintenance standards remain high throughout the season. "Showers were very nice and clean. Several water spickets throughout the park if you needed to access them," confirms Lisa M. Most campgrounds in the area provide hot water showers included with your camping fee.
Site reservations: Book well in advance at popular campgrounds, especially for holiday weekends. At Alum Creek, "the prices here are reasonable, however most sites are booked by seasonal campers who pay for the whole season and leave their RV/set-ups in one place the whole season, so all the choice sites (ie lakefront) are always taken," warns Catherine.
Pet restrictions: Follow specific rules at each dog friendly campground near Plain City regarding leashed areas and waste disposal. Cross Creek Camping Resort offers "Small dog park. Normal size lots for an RV park. Super crowded on a summer weekend," according to Malcolm. Designated pet exercise areas vary significantly between campgrounds.
Seasonal considerations: Check operating schedules as several campgrounds close during winter months. "Tree Haven Campground provides water and electric hookups with pet-friendly policies from May through November," while other facilities may have limited winter services.
Playground access: Choose Scioto Grove Metro Park if you need facilities for children. "Somewhere among the hustle and bustle and just outside Columbus you can find this hidden gem of a park in Grove City. Backpacking sites, rope bridge crossing over a creek that kids and adults would love to explore," says Karen K.
Pool availability: Utilize swimming facilities at pet friendly campgrounds near Plain City during hot summer days. At Berkshire Campgrounds, "This place is huge, tons of paths for walking and exploring. Also features mini golf, volleyball, basketball, an in-ground pool and a pond," reports Jess. Most pool facilities are open from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Weekend activities: Participate in organized events at Cross Creek Camping Resort which offers regular programming. "They also have themed-event weekends, which are really fun!" Catherine mentions. Activities typically run Friday evening through Sunday morning and may require registration.
Site selection: Request newer sites at Pastime Campground when making reservations. "There are 38 grass sites that are a bit snug, but mostly pleasant. New in June 2019 are 18 gravel padded sites, with lots of space," explains Ron G.
Hookup details: Verify utility specifications before booking, particularly for larger rigs. "All sites are W/E. All the new gravel sites and half the grass ones have 50/30/20A electric, the rest are 30/20A. The park has a dump station. Two of the gravel sites have sewer hookup," notes Ron G. about Pastime Campground.
Water pressure: Bring pressure regulators, especially at dump stations. "Be careful of the water pump at the dump station. The water pressure was high so be sure to use a pressure regulator if rinsing your tanks," advises Timothy G. from his experience at Pastime Campground.
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