Located 6 miles west of Chillicothe, take US 35 west. Exit onto CR 550, go 2 miles west and we are on the right.

Open year round. Call for details.

45 campsites with electric and water. Clean pond for fishing, game room, playground, basketball court, firewood, clean modern restrooms with hot showers and flush toilets.

Shelter houses available for group reunions and picnics. .

Member Good Sam.

Sun Valley Campground

Waters Edge Canoe Livery 



Reservations are required and may be made up to six months in advance online or by calling (866) 644-6727.

These amenities are available in the family campground on the north side of the lake:

    Showerhouses, flush toilets, laundry facilities
    Dump station
    Basketball court

Campsites

Paint Creek's large campground — nearly 200 sites — offers pet-friendly campsites including electric and full hookup. There are some premium deck sites.
Camper Cabins

Two Camper Cabins provide cozy wooden shelters — no tent needed. Pets are not allowed.

    One bedroom; sleeps up to 4 (one queen bed and one set of bunk beds)
    Air conditioning and fireplace
    Microwave and refrigerator
    TV with DVD player
    Porch, gas grill, fire ring, picnic table
    No cooking utensils
    No bathroom/indoor plumbing. Camper Cabin guests use the shower houses and toilets in the campground.
    No pets
    No smoking

Reservations are required. Contact the park for more details.
Bridle Camp

A small bridle camp with 10 primitive campsites (no electric) is available south of the lake in its own area of the park. There is potable water and pit latrines available. Sites must be reserved, online or by calling (866) 644-6727. [Driving Directions]


Paint Creek State Park Campground

7 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!



Lizzy’s Acres

Located next to Atomic Speedway. Short drive to Waverly, Chillicothe, Bainbridge, Circleville. Open during events. Reservations required.



Trackside Camping 

Lake Hill Campground

Scioto Trail State Park

Located in the heart of Ohio's agricultural country of Pickaway and Fayette Counties, Deer Creek State Park is central Ohio's vacation showplace. A collage of meadows and woodlands surround the scenic reservoir. Deer Creek camping features a modern lodge, cottages, campground, golf course, swimming beach and boating for outdoor enthusiasts.

Deer Creek State Park

Nestled between the Great Lakes and the Appalachian Mountains, Ohio offers a plethora of unforgettable outdoor experiences. Beautiful Lake Erie beaches give way to caves, escarpments, and waterfalls, so if you’re looking to go camping in Ohio, you’re bound to find the perfect spot! 


Starting in the northern tip of the state, bordering Lake Erie, campers will find serene beaches and natural coves full of picturesque summertime fun. Kelley’s Island State Park, a 677-acre park on the northern tip of the island, offers campers year-round adventure. Unique natural history and geographical features make Kelley’s Island an excellent choice for camping in Ohio’s unique Great Lake region. 


East Harbor State Park, another camper’s haven along the shores of Lake Erie, offers opportunities for boating, fishing, 10 miles of hiking trails, and three boat ramps make this amazing campground the perfect spot for avid outdoorsmen and family campers alike. 


South of Lake Erie, near the border of West Virginia, campers will find Ohio’s famous Hocking Hills area. Stunning cliffs and waterfalls, deep hemlock forests, and world-famous caves make this area one of the most popular for year-round camping in Ohio. The most well known cave in the Hocking Hills is Old Man’s Cave, so named for hermit Richard Rowe who lived in the cave for 30 years after settling in the area around 1800. The Old Man’s Cave area provides trails along a breath-taking gorge, which was carved 150 feet into the sandstone by the waters of Old Man’s Creek.


Campgrounds located in the Hocking Hills and Old Man’s Cave areas provide unique opportunities for waterfall hikes, climbing, and canoeing along the Hocking River. The geologically unique Hocking Hills region offers up some of the most beautiful natural beauty in the state and the country.


From pristine Great Lake beaches to the rugged beauty of the Appalachians, let The Dyrt help you find the best camping in Ohio!

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2\.5 + mostly wooded acres in Adams county Ohio. Multiple places to pitch tents and can accommodate a small camper. phone signal is good depending on service provider. Driveway is gated and can be locked to give you privacy and solitude. At the end of the driveway you will find a 30 amp receptacle as well as 115 volt receptacle . there is a small pond down the hill. This site is for one booking at a time. There will be no others camping unless in your group.



Bear Pond West Union

## Overview

Deer Creek Lake Day Use Area is located just below the dam at Deer Creek Lake, 35 miles southwest of Columbus, Ohio. The lake provides an ideal location for boating, fishing, camping, hiking and hunting.

#### Natural Features:

Deer Creek Lake is situated among gently rolling hills in south central Ohio. The area is forested with a variety of hardwoods, including oak, hickory, elm, black walnut, ash, maple and sycamore.   
  
An abundance of wildlife inhabits the area around the lake, including ring-necked pheasant, cottontail rabbit, squirrel, white-tailed deer, wild turkey, raccoon, mink, red fox, skunk, coyote and beaver. Red-tailed hawks, Northern harriers and American kestrels are also common sights.

#### Recreation:

The lake is a prime location for boating and swimming. Boat ramps and docks are scattered at various parks around the lake.  
  
Fishing is a very popular activity. Bluegill, white crappie, channel catfish, saugeye, white, largemouth, smallmouth and rock bass, carp, bullhead and flathead catfish are the major sport species found in the lake. 

#### Facilities:

Deer Creek offers two group day-use picnic shelters located below the dam, 40 yards from a creek popular for fishing. Both are accessible and can accommodate up to 100 guests each.

Deer Creek Lake Day Use

If coming from the north, on the east side of Greenfield, Thrifton Road (SR-1) has a LOW CLEARANCE railroad crossing! Use SR 41 & Rapid Forge Road to access park from SR 28.

Paint Creek State Park

Camping is available to both horse and non-horse campers - Horse picket lines (tie lines) are located behind sites 1-10. Sites 11 - 15 do not have the horse picket lines.

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