Top Tent Camping near Sandusky, OH

Looking for an adventure where you can explore Sandusky and then fall asleep in your tent? Find the best information on tent camping near Sandusky, including sites, reviews, and tips for getting the most out of your camping experience. Each spot offers quick access to one or more of Sandusky, Ohio's most popular destinations.

Best Tent Sites Near Sandusky, OH (8)

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              5. Hidden Hollow Camp

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              Hidden Hollow Camp features a beautiful one-acre woodland pond and two nature trails. In geographical terms, a “hollow” is exactly as it sounds – a small valley or basin in the land. At the bottom of Hidden Hollow is the West Fork of the East Branch of the Black River. The rich soil of its floodplain is home to towering sycamore, black willow, and black walnut trees -- along with a diverse array of wildflowers. The trees and thickets here provide ideal habitat for migrating warblers. Visitors should plan on bird-watching during spring and fall migration.

              The enclosed building at Hidden Hollow Camp offers the perfect amenities for an “indoor camping” experience for up to 75 people, including a wood-burning stove, scenic wraparound porch, movie screen, electric range, food preparation tables, and a refrigerator. Alcohol is permitted inside the enclosed building only when reserved for day-use or camping.

              Although there is no indoor plumbing, the frost-proof water spigots with potable water are easily accessible at two outdoor locations. A gray-water pit for disposal of dirty dish water is located adjacent to the toilets. The site includes a campfire ring surrounded with plenty of flexible bench seating and a parade ground area with a flagpole for scout ceremonies. There are turf areas for outdoor recreation activities and a team-building challenge course.

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                6. Wolf Creek Park Campground

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                  8. Rockland Lake

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                  Rockland Lake is a private ten acre property with a spring fed crystal clear quarry, and lots of free space on all waterfront property. We have activities from volleyball, tether-ball, to fishing, swimming, and paddle boarding and much much more! There are diving boards, grills, and tents available. Reserve the camping trip of a lifetime today.

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                Recent Tent Reviews In Sandusky

                368 Reviews of 8 Sandusky Campgrounds


                • Michele M.
                  Camper-submitted photo from Town and Country Camp Resort
                  Oct. 2, 2024

                  Town and Country Camp Resort

                  Affordable, friendly and beautiful

                  I have camped here 3 times as an adult and most of my childhood here. It's quiet, the campers and staff and friendly. They have large shaded sites and a few tent sites in the back still. It's not going to blow your mind here, but I will continue to enjoy T&C because of its cost, how close it is to home, and how enjoyable of a time I've had here.

                • Brian O.
                  Camper-submitted photo from Sandusky-Bayshore KOA
                  Oct. 1, 2024

                  Sandusky-Bayshore KOA

                  Great base camp for visiting Cedar Point

                  The owners are very frank about what they have here. This isn't a place to get away from it all. It's behind a car dealership and next to a fairly busy railroad. But they do offer amenities to make your stay easier.
                   We normally stay at State Parks, so didn't understand all the options they had, and ended up with a deluxe dual site which had more than we needed, but was a pleasant surprise.
                  Our site was not in the tree shaded area, but instead included a Shelter with table, a patio with furniture and a fire pit, a grill and a free-stranding sink and electricity. the sites are close together, but our neighbors were friendly and comradery was the norm. 
                   The showers are a bit cramped, but plenty of hot water.  There are TWO heated pools, which we didn't have time to use.  Plus there's  a big bouncy hill for the kids, something I've never seen before. A good General store and friendly staff.
                  We spent all our time at Cedar Point, but here are things for the kids to do here, including a crafts barn.

                • Mano P.
                  Camper-submitted photo from Sterling State Park
                  Sep. 28, 2024

                  Sterling State Park

                  Travel Trailers

                  This park will accommodate any size travel trailer? Fifth wheel camper of any kind, the pull throughs are huge. The park is enormous with lots of fishing activities. Great water, the only downfall is there's no shade. Showers and restrooms are updated and always clean.

                • RThe Dyrt PRO User
                  Camper-submitted photo from Crystal Rock Campground
                  Sep. 22, 2024

                  Crystal Rock Campground

                  Lakeside - East Harbor State Park

                  Super nice people- small sites- bathroom/ shower cleaned - a interesting area by Lakerside which is an 1800s art with very nice restaurants and shops most closed after Labor Day / do not take your rv /small roads - skip Sandusky

                • RThe Dyrt PRO User
                  Camper-submitted photo from Sunset Springs RV Resort
                  Sep. 16, 2024

                  Sunset Springs RV Resort

                  Ohio River Peace

                  We arrived and were able to upgrade to site #1 due to a cancellation, overlooking the Ohio River. No one between us and the river, and we had a grand view.

                  The campground is very well kept, all sites would have been a good spot to call home for a couple nights. It was also a pretty quiet camp, compared to others, but they had their usual weekend events during the day for kids, to keep them occupied. Saturday evening they had a pot luck and then live music, which was good enough being a free event.

                  The only complaint is that one of the campers had a white standard poodle and though leashed, they didn’t control the dog out of others personal space. Very irritating. The camp owners were there and we didn’t see them communicate with the dog’s owner about controlling their dog either. The dog seemed to still be in a puppy mode and just wanted to play, but that doesn’t excuse the owners.

                  All in all, a great camp that we’ll likely return to.

                • Wailym C.
                  Camper-submitted photo from Kelleys Island State Park
                  Sep. 7, 2024

                  Kelleys Island State Park

                  Simply amazing camping

                  This state island campground is more than expected!  worth the ferry travel, a paradise kept secret.  We stumbled upon this island by accident along our travels after Labor Day and we totally fell in love.  The water front camping, swimming, boating, kayaking, historic sites, attractions and facilities are superb.  Everything you need and more than you expect.  We traveled in with our 34’ trailer.  The ferry cost was a bit high, around $200 round trip for us, truck and camper….but it was worth it!!  The campground is immaculate, quiet during the week especially after Labor Day, the weekend brings a larger crowd.  Walking trails, sites, boating and swimming all available from campground.  Sandy shallow beach with beautiful view.  Ice, firewood and a store conveniently located at campground.  The campground is small and sites a bit tight but spaced accordingly and comfortable.  Two waterfront cabins and two yurts available for rent as well.  We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the island overall. The glacial grooves, limestone crusher, north loop trail, beach and boat launch all withing walking distance.  We rented bikes downtown to explore rest of island, including winery, cantina and local bars.  Counting the days to go back.

                • Charles K.The Dyrt PRO User
                  Camper-submitted photo from Ashland Fairgrounds
                  Aug. 31, 2024

                  Ashland Fairgrounds

                  Great place to stop over night

                  Ashland fairgrounds has $20 tent sites or $35 full hookups. You may need an extension cord. All back in sites. Bathrooms are open and close by. No showers. Very clean and quiet. There were 4 others staying here. All were nice. If you arrive after hours grab an envelope and drop payment in an envelope. If you stay in the grass parking lot while no other events are going on you can stay for free.

                • Gary G.The Dyrt PRO User
                  Camper-submitted photo from Sterling State Park
                  Aug. 7, 2024

                  Sterling State Park

                  Nothing seems enforced here

                  Stayed 5 days. Had a FHU site, of which there's a lot here. That all worked fine. Almost no trees here. None of the usual painted lines on the pavement to indicate your site boundaries, which sucks. You have to guess, and hope your neighbor doesn't spread out.

                  Nothing seems enforced here, and I mean nothing. Rarely saw anyone patrolling the park, never saw any staff checking sites before the next camper came in. My site had dog droppings and cigarette butts in the firepit. Neighbors had FOUR vehicles on site, two more than the rules. Witnessed endless speeding and people going the wrong way on the roads. Without exaggerating, 80% of the cars were going too fast, 75% going the wrong way. No one seems to care or enforces anything. I think the supervisor here should be fired or retrained. I camp in 4 to 8 MI state parks per summer, this is the only one where it felt like no one cares.

                  They need some "wrong way" signs and "speed limit 10" signs. (15 is too high, cause 15 means 20 to people, 10 means 15... ). Then they need to care.

                  At least the bathrooms were clean.

                  You can get TV from Detroit or Toledo, and T-Mobile service was ok.

                  Groceries and many dining options not far off.

                  We're 50/50 on staying here ever again.

                • JThe Dyrt PRO User
                  Camper-submitted photo from Toledo East-Stony Ridge KOA
                  Aug. 5, 2024

                  Toledo East-Stony Ridge KOA

                  Small basic campground near Toledo

                  Our site was $59.95 a night.

                  We were in Site# 504. We had Full hook- up with a gravel pull-through.
                  We travel towing a 14 foot trailer and were able to fit both in our pull through site along with my jeep. The site was easy to level. We were charged $25 additional for my jeep since we were towing the trailer. We also were charged $10 because we arrived at 1:25 PM and check-in is at 2 PM. The park was close to empty so arriving early was not an inconvenience. We drove ourselves to our spot (no escort).

                  Our site was shaded with lots of trees. This was a smaller lot with our neighbors fairly close.

                  The lot comes with a concrete patio with picnic table and fire ring. They sell wood for $6 a bundle.

                  There is free WiFi, although not strong. They offer Cable TV and there are many channels.

                  There is not a community outdoor kitchen or community fire pit.

                  They pickup your garbage at your site daily before noon.

                  You are allowed to ride personal golf carts. They do not provide golf cart rentals. There is really not a need to have a Golf cart because it is a smaller campground.

                  They do have a Swimming pool but it is currently closed due to maintenance (although it just looked closed- no signs of maintenance being done).

                  There is a Playground. They also offer horseshoes, corn hole, giant jinga.

                  They have a basic general store. There are not scheduled activities for kids.

                  There is not a snack bar/restaurant on site.

                  The streets are gravel so not great for riding bikes. This is an RV park with tent camping and cabins to rent.

                  They have one shower house. The shower house has individual bathrooms with your own sink, shower, toilet. These are kept very clean.

                  There is a laundry facility. It is a cash only facility, but they have a change machine. There are approximately 4 washers and 4 dryers. It is approximately $2.50 to wash and $2.50 to dry a load.

                  They have a small fenced in dog park.

                  There isn’t tons to doin the actual city of Perryville. But Toledo is a 20 minute drive.

                • Randall K.The Dyrt PRO User
                  Camper-submitted photo from Blue Heron Ohio Turnpike RV Lot
                  Jul. 18, 2024

                  Blue Heron Ohio Turnpike RV Lot

                  Perfect overnighter

                  Simplicity at its finest. Highway stop is open 24 hrs so you have food and bathrooms all night. Everything is bright, nice and clean and feels very safe. Free overnight stay allowed and for extra $20 you can get electricity (rows of hookups in the back of the parking lot). There was at least 10 other campers there. And no need to travel far to get back on the highway. Can’t be beat.

                  Oh and Mario’s pizza in the plaza has an off the menu gluten free pizza and it was pretty tasty! I was happily surprised!

                  FYI - you need cash to pay for the electric at a machine and then you get a ticket to display in the dash. The machine didn’t take cards.

                • JThe Dyrt PRO User
                  Camper-submitted photo from Riverview RV Park
                  Jun. 20, 2024

                  Riverview RV Park

                  Friendly Campground

                  Everyone at this campground is so friendly even the staff is great. The campground has season spots to daily and weekly spots along with yearly. Of course your stay length can determine your views. The campground has waterfront spots with tree coverage to no tree coverage to close up against one another spot where you can hear your neighbors. It’s the you get what you pay for. I have so far enjoyed my spot so far along with my neighbors. I have enjoyed the owner and managers despite other reviews on google. I would recommend and come back. My reasons for 4 stars is your are responsible for maintaining and cutting grass for your campground if you are seasonal to yearly, which is crazy since it’s not our grass and everywhere I have been before takes care of this. This campground does not have sewage and pumps you out twice a week if seasonal and yearly. If you need a pump out it 20$ for emergency situations.

                • dellimama_6@yahoo.com
                  Camper-submitted photo from Claremar Twin Lakes Camping Resort
                  Jun. 18, 2024

                  Claremar Twin Lakes Camping Resort

                  Clar Mar/ Twin Lakes

                  After booking online, they changed my reservation site to a small spot no where near the bathrooms as I asked. She told me it was right across from the site. Not true. No fire pit in this spot and the site was so small, (my driveway is bigger). Not the picture that supposedly represented what I was paying for. We went home very disappointed. The kids were so excited to go camping and it wasn't worth paying for. We will NEVER reserve a spot at this campground again.

                • Kimberly C.
                  Camper-submitted photo from Willow Lake Park Inc
                  Jun. 16, 2024

                  Willow Lake Park Inc

                  Enjoy the great camping! Absolutely beautiful and fun!

                  Some days you just need peace and quiet sitting by the campfire and enjoying the creek and the woods. Other times you want to get up and go dance to the band, swim in the lake, join the bingo and other games or throw a grand picnic.  Willow Lake Campground offers it all.

                • Kelsey S.
                  Camper-submitted photo from Sterling State Park
                  Jun. 15, 2024

                  Sterling State Park

                  Great spot!

                  Wonderful views from site 117. We booked the last spot of the night. It was an easy pull through with water, electric, and sewer hookup. You are right across from some good walking trails and walking distance to the beach. Lots of electric scooters, dogs, and bikes around.

                • i
                  Camper-submitted photo from Willow Lake Park Inc
                  May. 28, 2024

                  Willow Lake Park Inc

                  Beautiful campground

                  Stay here for the holiday weekend, they offer plenty of activities for everyone. Had a band each night! Bad Juju was definitely a favorite of mine. During the band and the day they have a concession stand open with really good food, the girls that work in there are very lovely. The facilities were clean and staff members were respectful and friendly, really the whole park was. This is a great park for a weekend getaway for the family or even just for yourself.

                • A
                  Camper-submitted photo from American Wilderness Campground
                  May. 19, 2024

                  American Wilderness Campground

                  We love AWC

                  Such a great place to camp. We had such an enjoyable trip. The campground was just incredible.

                  We visited with our family and really made

                  Some happy camping memories, which will always treasure. Our site was really pretty and we would visit again!

                • CThe Dyrt PRO User
                  Camper-submitted photo from Maumee Bay State Park Campground
                  May. 16, 2024

                  Maumee Bay State Park Campground

                  Clean Facilities / Great Location

                  Sites are large, level, and grassy with vegetation barriers between sites with mowed buddy site access at back of each site. Shower houses are limited but modern and clean. Sunday morning’s line at the dump station can get very backed up!

                • CThe Dyrt PRO User
                  Camper-submitted photo from East Harbor State Park
                  May. 16, 2024

                  East Harbor State Park

                  Very Cramped in Season

                  Park on the lake and close to many amenities including Cedar Point Amusement Park. Sites are very tightly packed. Park was mostly empty while we were there early in season. We camped at East Harbor State Park in a Motorhome. Sites in our section were back in and would be difficult to back a trailer into a site with a full campground.

                • April J.
                  Camper-submitted photo from Sandusky Milan RV Park
                  May. 14, 2024

                  Sandusky Milan RV Park

                  Wonderfully Updated!

                  This campground has been wonderfully updated! The owners have added in an additional playground, dog park, newly paved roadways, newly redone building, a new pavilion, fire pit, and boat parking! We love camping here every chance we get! It is convenient to the turnpike and Cedar Point is just a few miles away!

                • K
                  Camper-submitted photo from Findley State Park
                  Apr. 2, 2024

                  Findley State Park

                  Beautiful

                  Absolutely love Findley. So much wildlife and great campsites. Amazing trails including bike trails for beginners up to advanced. We always have a great time.

                • Owen I.
                  Camper-submitted photo from Sandusky-Bayshore KOA
                  Feb. 23, 2024

                  Sandusky-Bayshore KOA

                  Much Cheeper Then Light House Point (But still Perfect Service)

                  Some of My Favorite Things About This Campground

                  • The Cafe (Great Pancakes)
                  • Great Staff And Owners (Friendly And Caring)
                  • Perfect Beginner Campground (Helps You Back In)
                  • Nice Pool (Large & Clean) 
                  • Located In Sandusky (Perfect For Cedar Point)
                  • Great ATT Cell Service!
                • Emily T.
                  Camper-submitted photo from East Harbor State Park
                  Sep. 22, 2023

                  East Harbor State Park

                  Has everything you need

                  Very popular campground, lots of people. Easy drive-up spots, fire pits, clean showers, bathrooms, and a camp shop. Really nice bike/walking bath out to the water.



                Guide to Sandusky

                Camping near Sandusky, Ohio, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly spot or a peaceful retreat, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

                What to do:

                • Explore Cedar Point Amusement Park: Just a stone's throw away, this park is a must-visit for thrill-seekers. One camper mentioned, "If you’re looking for a camping spot that mixes comfort with a touch of nature, Lighthouse Point at Cedar Point is just the place."
                • Hiking and Biking: Trails abound in the area. A visitor at Mohican State Park Campground shared, "Close to hiking, MTB trails, canoeing. Sites are generally level with ample spacing."
                • Water Activities: Enjoy kayaking or swimming at nearby beaches. One camper at Maumee Bay State Park Campground noted, "There are miles of paved bike paths throughout the campsite and a short ride to the lake."

                What campers like:

                • Clean Facilities: Many campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A review from Findley State Park Campground stated, "The campground seemed quiet until we were woken up several times by a nearby train. As a light sleeper this woke me up way too often."
                • Spacious Sites: Campers enjoy having room to spread out. A visitor at East Harbor State Park Campground mentioned, "This campground is very large with lots of spots to choose from."
                • Family-Friendly Atmosphere: Many campgrounds cater to families. One camper at Sandusky-Bayshore KOA said, "The playground and jump mat for kids is awesome."

                What you should know:

                • Busy Seasons: Some campgrounds can get crowded during peak times. A review from Kelleys Island State Park Campground noted, "The campground is immaculate, quiet during the week especially after Labor Day, the weekend brings a larger crowd."
                • Limited Cell Service: Be prepared for spotty reception in some areas. A visitor at Kelleys Island State Park Campground mentioned, "The entire campground is a dead zone."
                • Wildlife: Expect to see plenty of animals. A camper at Findley State Park Campground shared, "Absolutely love Findley. So much wildlife and great campsites."

                Tips for camping with families:

                • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places with amenities for kids. A camper at Maumee Bay State Park Campground said, "Great biking, kayaking and fantastic pickleball courts."
                • Plan for Activities: Bring bikes and outdoor games. A visitor at East Harbor State Park Campground noted, "Really nice bike/walking path out to the water."
                • Check for Quiet Hours: Some campgrounds have specific quiet times. A camper at Mohican State Park Campground mentioned, "Quiet hours were, however, quiet!"

                Tips from RVers:

                • Level Sites: Look for campgrounds with level sites for easier setup. A visitor at Findley State Park Campground shared, "We backed in and had plenty of space at our site."
                • Check Hookups: Ensure the campground has the right hookups for your RV. A camper at Sterling State Park Campground noted, "You are right across from some good walking trails and walking distance to the beach."
                • Be Mindful of Noise: Some campgrounds can be noisy. A visitor at Sandusky-Bayshore KOA mentioned, "The train is loud but other than that, it’s a wonderful place to stay."

                Camping near Sandusky, Ohio, has something for everyone. Whether you're in an RV or tent, you'll find a spot that suits your needs.

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