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Hocking Hills State Park Campground accommodates dogs and cats throughout its tent, RV, and cabin areas with no additional pet fees. Pets must remain on a leash no longer than 6 feet when outside accommodations, with owners responsible for proper waste disposal. Lake Alma State Park Campground provides similar pet-friendly policies while featuring walking paths around the lake where leashed pets are welcome. Campsites at these locations maintain clean facilities with regular bathroom maintenance, though Lake Alma's sites are notably close together with limited privacy between camping neighbors. Most pet owners appreciate the accessible trails directly from the campgrounds where dogs can explore alongside their owners.
Tar Hollow State Park Campground's separate tent-only area welcomes pets but requires carrying camping gear uphill from the parking area, potentially challenging for those with larger dogs or substantial pet equipment. The park's trails are not consistently marked with clear blazes, requiring extra preparation when hiking with pets. Multiple campgrounds in the region provide full hookup options for RVers traveling with animals, including electric, water, and sewer connections at locations like Lake Hope State Park. The small lake at Tar Hollow offers pets opportunities to cool off during warmer months, though some visitors note water quality warnings may occasionally restrict swimming access. Wildlife encounters are possible in these wooded settings, making secure leashing essential for pet safety throughout overnight stays.
"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"The campground is about 2-3 acres large, situated on a hill with a path dug out around the perimeter. "
"Nice access to trails. Beach area is clean & small little lake. Nature center & lots of activities near the camp store. Trails are not marked well."
from $27 - $75 / night
Check Availability"Lake Hope State Park is the unsung hero of Logan county, Ohio. Hocking Hills State Park gets the crowds because of its amenities and closer proximity to Old Man's Cave...but..."
"Lake Hope has plenty of recreational opportunities for everyone and the campground is close by! The campground is quiet and well kept."
from $25 - $35 / night
Check Availability"A beautiful place that is very accessible to people walking or biking from the campground unlike other SE Ohio state parks."
"Great trails, nice bike path and walking path around lake great new shower house."
from $35 - $46 / night
Check Availability"The tent site was decently secluded and near a nice small pond. The campground put on a free BBQ for all of the guests one of the nights! It was very good and well thought out."
"It’s located very close to Hocking Hills State Park. Some of the tent sites are on an incline, but the RV site we had (site 24) was very spacious. There’s a a nice pool and nature trails."
"This is located by the hocking hills region of the state. Beautiful winding Ohio roads and landscapes out of this world."
"Zaleski State Forest is adjacent to Lake Hope State Park. Off Rt 278 near Zaleski, Oh, true Ohio countryside to enjoy on the way in. Signal is spotty."
"We chose to camp at Scioto Trail State Park because of it's proximity to Salt Creek Kayak Adventures. While I had hiked at Scioto Trail in the past, this was our first visit to the campground."
"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."
from $35 - $60 / night
Check Availability"Plenty of food spots just north on the highway exit we stopped at Milstone BBQ. Plenty of fun hikes in Hocking Hills State park."
"The one down side is the tent sites close to the bathrooms was crowded so if a little more privacy is wanted choose one a short distance away. All in all a nice place and I would return.."
"I did not like the campsite it was all pea gravel and no grass for our two dogs that we brought. The staff were all great and the park was kept clean."
"Stacked Stones has a very nice location and the camp hosts/owners are wonderful. They truly make you feel like family."
"Plenty of nearby trails. Since it was so quiet in campground I saw wildlife like deer, turkeys, and they must have a resident pileated woodpecker because I keep seeing it."
from $25 - $70 / 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.
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
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.
TravelerWe stayed in Site 09. The sites are spacious with level, asphalted pads. Each site has a fire pit and picnic table.
Toward the front of the campground is a great splash pad, playground, and dog park, which includes an agility course. These are located away from the RV's; therefore, the campground was very quiet and peaceful.
Nearby was a marina, fishing access, and an archery range. The surrounding hills are pretty.
The bath house was clean. A laundry room was available.
The only drawback was the lack of shade. Because this place is relatively new, in time--as the planted seedlings grow--this problem will lessen.
LegendJust a beautiful park. Clean well maintained. Lots of amenities. Paddle boats, marina, 18 hole disc golf, bike park, huge dog park, store,archery range, playground and trails.
LegendThis was a last minute reservation and only available due to a cancellation. The campground was full for the weekend. The campground is pretty big with different types of sites. 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. The site we reserved had a hill right next to the passenger side/door side of your camper. If you had a big camper, it might be tight to open your slides and an awning. You most likely would not sit right outside your camper door. In fact, the fire ring is behind the site and up a small hill. We set up our ez-up in the back and out of the way, it worked for us. There was also a path that led you into the playground. Speaking of playgrounds, you will hear a lot of kids if the weather is nice. We were right across from the camp host (very nice lady) and very short walk to the bathhouse. The bathhouse had 4 flushable toilets and I think 3 showers. The showers did not have benches in the stall, only on the outside directly across. With a full campground, the bathrooms were kept very clean with the amount of people using it. We walked around and noticed a lot of bathhouses and another playground. We took a hike that led us to the lodge - it was an in and out and just under 5 miles. On our way back we stopped at the camp store which was well stocked with items you may need or not. There is a putt putt course, frisbee disc course, horse trails, dog park, nature center, golf course and more trails nearby. There are plenty of things to do if you like to keep busy or are trying to keep kids entertained. (The bees and stinkbugs were out and about while we were there.)
GuideThis 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.
TravelerWe camped at both Dock 3 and Dock 2 with our dog, those are the only two areas that allow pets. At Dock 3 we were right on the water but dock 2 is probably 200 yards from the water. The hiking trails are nice but very muddy after the rain. Lots of geocasches in the area on the trails in Wayne national forest. The docks have near constant traffic but it's not super busy. Just a car every few hours. There were fishermen there most of the night when we were there.
ScoutWhile the campsite only provides water when compared to the burr oak state campgrounds you really can’t beat the price. On top of that they are allowing walk ins, while burr oak requires making reservations. It is a short drive from the beach and It does have hiking trails to the lake for scenic pictures and bonding moments with your children and pets
Dispersed camping near Ray, Ohio offers diverse camping options within the rolling hills of southeastern Ohio at elevations around 700-900 feet. The area features deciduous forests with mature oak and hickory trees, creating seasonal camping experiences that vary from vibrant spring greenery to colorful fall foliage. Campsites throughout the region typically receive 40-45 inches of rainfall annually, making early summer and early fall the most comfortable camping seasons.
Hiking through historic areas: Zaleski State Forest features a network of trails with varying difficulty levels and historic sites. "The Moonville Tunnel is close and is a great bookend before or after your hike. I actually like to hike the lower loop backwards, starting on a Thursday," shares Leon H., who recommends treating yourself to "a post hike meal at the Lake Hope Dining Lodge" afterward.
Paddling on calm waters: The 120-acre lake at Lake Hope State Park Campground provides flatwater paddling opportunities with boat rentals available on-site. "Lake Hope is a nice flatwater paddle. Get there early and watch the water lilies open," recommends one camper. Another visitor mentions, "We spent some time at the lake and rented a paddle board and a water bike which was so much fun!"
Wildlife observation: Early mornings offer the best wildlife viewing opportunities throughout the region. At Lake Hope, "The naturalists feed hummingbirds at the nature center. They pull the feeders for awhile leading up to a 'Feed the Hummingbirds' program. So cool! The birds come right to you!" explains Chris C., highlighting one of the park's unique seasonal activities.
Secluded tent camping areas: Tar Hollow State Park Campground offers dedicated tent-only areas separated from RV sites. "The north ridge campground is in an entirely separate area of the park than the RVs and there aren't many campsites, so in that way it feels a little more remote and secluded," notes one camper. Another adds, "The primitive camping is at the North Ridge campsite at the top of the hill to the north of the lake."
Dog friendly campgrounds near Ray: Pet owners appreciate Scioto Trail State Park Campground for its pet-friendly policies and natural surroundings. "Our family loves Scioto Trail. It is small and beautiful, very rustic... and the kids love the stream that runs through the park," writes Marc J. Another camper notes, "Walk-in sites with pit toilets and potable water... All sites appeared to have a picnic table and fire ring."
Night sky viewing: Limited light pollution in the area creates opportunities for stargazing. "If you're lucky and have no clouds, there is virtually no light pollution and you can see the Milky Way," reports a visitor at Tar Hollow. At Scioto Trail, a camper recommends to "take a walk up to the parking area at night to check out the stars as there are too many trees to really see the sky from your site."
Variable site conditions: Many campgrounds in the region have uneven terrain. At Lake Hope State Park Campground, "Camp sites are very small and very unlevel, had to raise back of camper and put front about a 1/4" off ground to get close to level. Site around is sloped in all directions," reports Daniel. Another camper adds, "sites are mostly small and tight on hilly terrain."
Water access limitations: Water availability varies between campgrounds. At Tar Hollow, "Portable water is available at the parking lot only. The walk-in campground does NOT connect by trail to any other trails." At Scioto Trail, multiple spigots are available: "There are at least three water spigot, and they are easy to get to."
Trail navigation challenges: Forest trails can be confusing without proper preparation. In Zaleski State Forest, "The trails are well marked and easy to follow. And there are several loop sections so you can easily plan various tips accordingly." However, at Tar Hollow, campers report that "trails are not marked well. Thankfully we were not doing a backpacking trip."
Swimming options: Top O' The Caves Campground offers pool access during summer months. "There is a swimming pool and even an outdoor theater. Clean bathrooms and heated showers," notes Meghan H. about nearby options. Another visitor mentions the campground's proximity to natural features: "you can walk to ash cave from your campsite!"
Kid-friendly activities: Several campgrounds offer programmed activities. "The park's trails are not consistently marked with clear blazes, requiring extra preparation when hiking with pets," notes one visitor at Tar Hollow, where "The rangers and naturalists have many activities going on and are very knowledgeable."
Space for play: Look for campsites with open areas for children. At Tar Hollow, "The whole site is one large cleared oval, with a large grassy area (well mown) at the crest. There is room for the kids (or dog) to run around in circles, but you'll want to watch the thrown ball."
Site selection for larger rigs: Hocking Hills KOA Holiday accommodates various RV sizes with full hookups. "From primitive tent sites tucked back in the woods to large RV sites with water/sewer/electric/cable hookups. We are first-time owners of a 29 ft Fifth Wheel and got a pull-through site," explains Vicki H. The campground features "nice good size sites" according to another reviewer.
Road conditions: Access roads to several pet-friendly campsites near Ray can be challenging. "The little road going up to the campground is VERY bumpy. It's not the campground road, it belongs to the Township, so its completely out of their ability to make improvements," warns a KOA visitor who advises, "we just drove slow and our truck handled it just fine."
Hookup availability: Electric options vary between campgrounds. Lake Hope offers electric sites though they may be close together: "Lake Hope was super crowded and the sites felt like they were literally on top of each other." At Walnut Creek Campground, sites feature "electric hookups" and "sewer hookups" that accommodate both weekend and longer-stay campers.
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