Best Campgrounds near Radnor, OH

Central Ohio's landscape around Radnor features several established campgrounds within a 30-minute drive. Delaware State Park Campground, located just northeast of Radnor, serves as the region's primary camping destination with 212 electric sites accommodating tents, RVs, and specialty lodging including yurts and cabins. Other notable options include Alum Creek State Park Campground, Cross Creek Camping Resort, and Cardinal Center Campground—all offering mixed-use facilities for various camping styles. Most campgrounds in this area provide concrete pads suitable for larger RVs, while also maintaining wooded tent sites with more natural surroundings.

Campground access throughout the region remains open year-round at several locations, though amenities like water hookups may be limited during colder months. "During the winter only a select amount of sites are available. This place fills up fast during the summer months," notes one Delaware State Park visitor. Concrete pads at many developed campgrounds help with drainage issues during Ohio's rainy seasons, though tent campers should be prepared for potentially damp conditions after precipitation. Cell service varies by provider, with visitors reporting that "Att works good here verizion not so much but at night when people are sleeping verizion gets a little better." Most camping areas require reservations, especially during peak summer weekends when waterfront sites become particularly competitive.

The camping experience near Radnor combines woodland settings with water recreation opportunities. Delaware State Park receives consistent praise for its site layout, with campers appreciating the "pod" arrangement that creates natural separation between camping areas. According to one camper, "The sites are large but can be damp if it's rained." Wildlife sightings are common, with raccoons frequently mentioned in reviews as bold visitors to campsites. Visitors particularly value the mixed recreational opportunities, including disc golf courses, archery ranges, boat launches, and hiking trails connected to many campgrounds. Families appreciate the campground layouts that allow children to safely explore while remaining within the developed camping area. Water-based activities remain the primary draw during warmer months, with several campgrounds offering direct lake access for fishing, boating, and swimming.

Best Camping Sites Near Radnor, Ohio (85)

    1. Alum Creek State Park Campground

    80 Reviews
    Lewis Center, OH
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 548-4039

    "Happened to be next to the park host. No choice of where to locate my large tent.  Showers/bathrooms were OK--older facilities.  "

    "First off we have to say that Ohio State Park campgrounds are some of the best we’ve ever stayed in."

    2. Delaware State Park Campground

    37 Reviews
    Radnor, OH
    5 miles
    Website

    "Delaware State Park is a gem in the Ohio state park system. What is amazing to us is how few people seem to know it exists!"

    "This is another of our favorite Ohio State Parks.  The campground is setup in a nice layout with each of the separate sections having a spoke and wheel layout with a bathhouse in the middle.  "

    3. Cross Creek Camping Resort

    13 Reviews
    Lewis Center, OH
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 549-2267

    $35 - $95 / night

    "We stayed two nights here on our tour of Ohio. After staying in state parks, the narrow sites are close with no privacy."

    "Cross Creek Camping Resort in Delaware, Ohio is a very nice campground with friendly staff and lots of amenities!"

    4. Mt Gilead State Park Campground

    24 Reviews
    Mount Gilead, OH
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (419) 946-1961

    "This is one of the smaller campgrounds in the Ohio State Parks system but it’s a little hidden gem."

    "The "Camp Host" came around a few times a day to ensure trash was picked up and needs were met. Site 8 has full hookups and a concrete parking pad."

    5. Cardinal Center Campground

    8 Reviews
    Kilbourne, OH
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (419) 253-0800

    $47 - $53 / night

    "Our site was on a cul de sac and was close to the pool. The sites and road were gravel. They have an indoor pool, stocked fishing pond, and an indoor clubhouse with a pool table."

    "from our garden as we had way too much for just us and asked the welcome center to tell people to help themselves to what ever they wanted. we then toured the campgroundand found the stocked fishing lake"

    6. Berkshire Campgrounds

    5 Reviews
    Galena, OH
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 965-2321

    $38 / night

    "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."

    "This place is huge, tons of paths for walking and exploring. Also features mini golf, volleyball, basketball, an in-ground pool and a pond."

    7. Sunbury/Columbus North KOA Holiday

    5 Reviews
    Centerburg, OH
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 625-6600

    "The campground is tucked away in a suburb of Columbus next to a soybean field, very quiet area. Only a 15-20 minute drive into town to go shopping if need be."

    "At least three ponds all fairly nice with ducks and geese hanging around. There's a few sites are unlevel so you may need to use your levelers and maybe some blocks, we did."

    9. Grins & Pickin's CampFarm

    3 Reviews
    Centerburg, OH
    19 miles
    Website

    $25 - $35 / night

    "Sites are around a manicured field but with a high “pollinators maze” in the middle that creates too privacy and sound barrier. Only outhouses but they were very clean."

    10. Tree Haven Campground

    7 Reviews
    New Albany, OH
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 965-3469

    "They have a nice walking trail, potlucks, holiday events, live entertainment and are putting in a new, bigger pool! They also redid the driveway."

    "Great walking trail back through the woods. Pet friendly and the bathrooms were very nice. Well....I guess we did! We are now in a search for a Diesel pusher to go full-time!"

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Recent Reviews near Radnor, OH

500 Reviews of 85 Radnor Campgrounds


  • Brandon S.
    Oct. 9, 2025

    Sunset Springs Campground & Event Center

    Add pricing information

    My experience here was awesome! It's literally less than 15 minutes drive to loudenville, there are a lot of amenities for guests, and the sights to see are to die for! The only thing left to desire is on the description page it should have a list of prices for each camping style, (i.e. trying, rving, pull behinds and so on n so forth.)

  • Evan H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 22, 2025

    Grins & Pickin's CampFarm

    Great area away from the busy park campsites

    G&P is exceptionally well maintained with 31 sites of varying sizes. Owner is extremely welcoming and prices are good. Front and rear Porto bathrooms for use.

  • J
    Sep. 7, 2025

    Delaware State Park Campground

    Great peaceful campground

    This is our second time coming here really enjoy this place it's typically more of a quiet relaxed camp there is a playground in each of the 4 sections for kids to play with a remodel shower house at each one. Att works good here verizion not so much but at night when people are sleeping verizion gets a little better.

  • Lisa M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 4, 2025

    Alum Creek State Park Campground

    Nice park but some traffic noise

    Spent three nights here while we were visiting friends in Lewis Center. We stayed in F09 and it was a great spot. Lots of protection on both sides so it was very secluded. And close to the shower house. Only reason I didn’t give this five stars was there was still quite a bit of traffic noise around the park that you could hear. Some nice hiking trails as well. Campsite was nice and level. Showers were super clean and awesome water pressure.

  • Shannon G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 3, 2025

    Mt Gilead State Park Campground

    Small, quiet campground

    We like this small campground, it works well for us. Our pad was pretty level and not hard to back into with a small camper. however, a lot of the pads are at 90° angles instead of 45° so it can be harder for a larger camper back in. The full hook up side the sites are really tight together. The electric only sits are spread out a little more. Some have decent shade while others have none at all. Our site was really nice and had space for a tent or you could hang from a hammock. Great camp store, playgrounds, frisbee golf, hiking paths and small lake.

  • Shannon G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 3, 2025

    Indian Lake State Park Campground

    Lots of sites

    Our pad was not level front to back so we had to adjust a little bit. The fire ring was nice but our picnic table was beat up. I went to move it and the seat pulled right off. We stayed on a Sunday night so it wasn’t packed. There are a ton of sites. Some had great shade and others didn’t have any at all. The bathrooms were flush toilets and they did have shower houses too. The camp store is really big and it’s right next to their pool. They have a dog park, place to dock your boat and a small beach. I would imagine this would be a pretty busy during the summer.

  • Lisa M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 30, 2025

    Resting Roost

    Okay for one night I guess

    We were kind of stuck, looking for a place to stay as we didn’t have reservations during Labor Day weekend so found this place that was listed on Hip Camp. Near Belle Center. PROS- was relatively cheap, $24,out in the middle of fields so pretty quiet, host seems pretty nice. CONS- had to back up a 100 yard driveway, lots of bugs, smells as they just fertilized the fields (not the owners fault). Okay for setting up a tent or a small rig but wouldn’t advise for trailers. Electric was an extension cord. I think water is available. Owner could have mowed the place a bit.

  • Lisa M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 30, 2025

    Buck Creek State Park Campground

    Quiet park with level spaces

    This park was pretty packed over Labor Day weekend, but it still felt like it wasn’t super crowded. Our space was nice and level. Nice hiking trails in the area. Showers were very nice and clean. Several water spickets throughout the park if you needed to access them. It was a bit of a drive back into the campground, probably 3 1/2 miles.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 16, 2025

    Cross Creek Camping Resort

    A Very Pleasant and Quiet Campground

    This campground is clean and we'll maintained. They have a pool, and activities on the weekends. Must sure have a tree and grass with fire pits and a table.


Guide to Radnor

Camping opportunities around Radnor, Ohio extend throughout Delaware County where the terrain consists primarily of gently rolling hills and farmland at an average elevation of 935 feet. Most campgrounds in this area maintain year-round water levels due to dam-controlled reservoirs, though spring camping often encounters muddy conditions when rainfall averages 3-4 inches monthly. Several campgrounds offer distinct camping experiences within a 20-mile radius of Radnor's rural setting.

What to do

Disc golf courses: Delaware State Park Campground offers an 18-hole course that weaves through wooded sections. "Great disc golf courses, archery ranges, boat launches, and hiking trails connected to many campgrounds," notes one visitor. Mt. Gilead State Park Campground has a particularly challenging course where one camper reported, "This was laid out to be a crazy course and included repelling ropes!"

Fishing opportunities: Alum Creek State Park Campground provides multiple fishing spots with shoreline access. "Great fishing and a playground, and it is a good place for a cookout," mentions one reviewer. The fishing pond at Cardinal Center Campground is stocked and operates on a catch-and-release basis, with one camper noting, "They have a nice fishing pond, stocked fishing lake, and a gazebo overlooking the pond."

Hiking trails: Delaware State Park Campground offers several interconnected paths. According to a visitor, "There are nice trails to walk and the bathrooms are the best I've seen at a campground." The variety allows hikers to customize route lengths based on available time and difficulty preferences. Berkshire Campgrounds features extensive walking trails, with one camper reporting, "This place is huge, tons of paths for walking and exploring."

What campers like

Privacy between sites: Campers consistently rate site layout and spacing as major benefits at several locations. At Alum Creek State Park Campground, one visitor noted, "The camp sites are spacious and private, surrounded by trees and brush." Another camper appreciated that "Each camping space is separated by trees and brush. And there is plenty of room!"

Clean facilities: Mt. Gilead State Park Campground receives praise for its bathroom cleanliness. "The showers were nice, you get your own shower room which was quite large," reports one camper. Others note that Delaware State Park Campground has "clean restrooms" and is "very well run" with "great facilities."

Pod-style campground layouts: Several campgrounds use a design that creates natural separation between camping areas. One camper at Mt. Gilead commented on the layout: "Our site had a deck right behind the camping pad because the site has a descent slope. The fire pit was down the slope which was cool being out of site from walkers." This arrangement allows for a balance between community and privacy.

What you should know

Site conditions after rain: Many campgrounds in the area have drainage challenges. A camper at Alum Creek State Park Campground advised, "Be careful with rainy weather, some sites have flooded in poor weather." Another noted, "First Campground site I went to had a large mud puddle full of hornets. I asked to move site and was accommodated. It was right after a heavy rain storm."

Seasonal closures and limitations: Not all facilities remain fully operational year-round. One camper at Delaware State Park mentioned, "During the winter only a select amount of sites are available," while amenities like water hookups may be winterized at several locations between November and April.

Cell service variations: Cross Creek Camping Resort and other area campgrounds have inconsistent coverage. A visitor noted, "T-Mobile signal was good, got plenty of TV channels out of Columbus," while at another campground, "Verizon not so much but at night when people are sleeping Verizon gets a little better." Service strength often depends on campsite location within each property.

Tips for camping with families

Playgrounds and activities: Sunbury/Columbus North KOA Holiday offers extensive children's facilities. "Kids aged 3-13 all had a blast in the heated pool, on the jump pad and on the zip line swing!" reports one family. The campground also provides organized activities like "Christmas in July weekend, including seeing Santa!"

Family-friendly campsites: Look for sites with natural exploration areas. At Delaware State Park, one parent shared, "My daughter had tons of fun exploring the woods connected to our site." This allows children supervised freedom while remaining within the campground boundaries.

Weekend event planning: Many campgrounds host special weekend activities. Cross Creek Camping Resort offers themed weekends with one camper noting, "We were there for the Halloween weekend and it was amazing." Cardinal Center Campground has similar programming: "We went the weekend it was Fall fest. Plenty of activities for the kids! Trick or treat, glow parade, decorate your own pumpkin, etc!"

Tips from RVers

Pad levelness: Cardinal Center Campground has well-maintained sites but some require adjustment. A recent visitor noted, "Level site, partially shaded in afternoon," while others mention that some sites may need "to use your levelers and maybe some blocks." Most established campgrounds have concrete or gravel pads that help with leveling.

Full hookup availability: Several area campgrounds offer complete services, though availability varies seasonally. At Cross Creek Camping Resort, one RVer noted, "We stayed two nights here on our tour of Ohio. 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."

Sewer connections: Bring necessary adapters for the area's campgrounds. One RVer at Sunbury/Columbus North KOA advised, "Didn't see any sewer pipes that had threads on the inside, so you may need a donut or at least a weight to hold your elbow into the sewer." This preparation prevents issues with connections during setup.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular campground near Radnor, OH?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Radnor, OH is Alum Creek State Park Campground with a 4.4-star rating from 80 reviews.

What parks are near Radnor, OH?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 12 parks near Radnor, OH that allow camping, notably Delaware Lake and Alum Creek Lake.