Best Tent Camping near Stout, OH
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Best Tent Sites Near Stout, OH (20)
1. The Ole Cornfield
Salt Lick, Kentucky9 Reviews•37 Photos•52 SavesLocal Family Owned & Operated est.2012 Riverside Campground RV & Tent Camping 50amp, 30amp, 110v NEW Bathhouse Kayak/Canoe Rental & Shuttle Service
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Tents
2. Paragon Dispersed Camping Area
Daniel Boone National Forest, Kentucky7 Reviews•43 Photos•78 SavesParagon is a primitive camping area with 7 designated campsites, some with lantern posts and fire rings. Alert: August 21, 2019 - The U.S. Forest Service opened a section of Paragon Road on Friday, August 16, 2019. The gate closest to Highway 519 was opened and motor vehicles will be able to drive to the first two loops commonly used for camping, swimming, and fishing. The new gate has been installed to allow vehicle access into the area while road work and repairs continue. The new gate will also allow the two camping loops to remain open when Cave Run Lake is 1.5 to 2 feet above summer pool and inundating the lowest portions of Paragon Road, which has occurred many times in the last decade and resulted in closure of the entire road and camping area. Make this page look nicer by submitting photos of your trip to this area. Learn more... The campground is located on the Cumberland Ranger District, Daniel Boone National Forest. Cave Run Lake is widely known for its scenic beauty and varied outdoor recreation opportunities. The lake is also the home of Kentucky's state record muskie.This 8,270-acre lake is jointly operated and managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Forest Service. Nearby facilities: Poppin Rock Boat Ramp
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- Fires
- ADA Access
- Tents
- Dispersed
- Trash
3. Lizzy’s Acres
Bainbridge, Ohio1 Review•14 Photos•8 Saves7 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!
- Pets
- Fires
- Reservable
- Tents
- Firewood Available
$25 - $35 / night
4. GrayWolf PayLake
Be the first to review!Otway, Ohio•4 Saves- Pets
- Reservable
- Tents
- Market
- Picnic Table
- Drinking Water
$10 - $20 / night
5. Pine Knob Loop Campground
Pedro, Ohio1 Review•9 SavesThe Wayne National Forest have been working to repair a major waterline break at Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area. This will affect the timely opening of all campgrounds at Lake Vesuvius. At this time, campgrounds are scheduled to reopen Friday, May 22nd, unless repairs are completed sooner. All affected customers’ reservations prior to 5/22/2020 will be fully refunded.
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- Fires
- Phone Service
- Tents
- Toilets
6. Eagle Creek Marina
Be the first to review!Maysville, Kentucky•1 SaveThis recreation area is part of Ohio River - Meldahl Pool
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7. Daniel Boone National Forest White Sulphur Horse Camp
Salt Lick, Kentucky1 Review•3 Photos•6 Saves- Pets
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- Phone Service
- Tents
- Group
- Equestrian
8. Free Spirit Homestead
Be the first to review!Morehead, Kentucky•2 SavesHey y'all,
Here at the Free Spirit Homestead we encourage visitors to fully immerse themselves into the homestead lifestyle. However, if you are just looking for a beautiful spot to camp for a night and just relax, we're that spot too.
Hang by the firepit, hike trails through our beautiful woods, & don't forget to pet Gemma the goat!
We have a couple primitive sites around a large communal firepit in our lower field, on on top of our "mountain ", which is about a 3/4 mile hike in the woods. It is beautiful! We have backpacking/hammock sites throughout 44acres of woods.
We also have optional foraging hikes/plant medicine hikes we put on for anyone interested in learning! Let us know.
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Tents
- Trash
$15 / night
9. Waters Edge Canoe Livery
Chillicothe, Ohio1 Review•3 Photos•27 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- Tents
$12 / night
Recent Tent Reviews in Stout
500 Reviews of 20 Stout Campgrounds
DD
Traveler
The Ole Cornfield
This Place is Awesome! Favorite Camping Spot Ever
James, Lauren and their crew were the best! Everyone was so friendly and helpful. The camping is just so relaxing, right on the river, open space, beautiful land! We can't wait to visit again.
Megan M.
Guide
Shawnee State Park Campground
Some secluded sites in woods- nice!
This campground has some features that are nicer than what is found in many state campgrounds. There are some secluded sites back in the woods, so you don't feel like you are camping in a parking lot in a few places. NOTE that most of these secluded sites (along the back edge of the campground) are up a flight of stairs. You have to carry all your gear up a hill or stairs to set up. You will not be near your car, which can get annoying.
The bathrooms were average, not great but not gross. We were there on their Halloween weekend, with a fun site-decorating contest and trick or treat in the afternoon, which was mildly annoying for us because they closed the roads from 2 to 6 so we could not drive back to our site, and when we finally could, someone was in our parking pot for the next hour.
The lakes are quite tiny. The one at the campground is more like a large pond- fine for paddling around on a paddleboard for practice, but don't think you'll get in any meaningful kayaking or sight-seeing on this pond. The other lake is slightly bigger, but still not big enough for kayaking more than a couple hours at most.
The new campground is on the river on what used to be the golf course- I will write a separate review for that.
The lodge has some amenities (pool, hot tub, cafe, bar), but we ate in the restaurant and it was terrible. I do not recommend. Get some apps at the bar if you have to but keep your expectations low. We had pork nachos and the pork tasted old, everything was cold and it gave me a terrible stomachache.
Lee D.
Legend
East Fork State Park Campground
HUGE state park with many activities
General: Huge state park with over 400 sites. All are pet-friendly and electric. About 20 are FHU. While tent camping is permitted, certain sites are not recommended for it as there would be no place to pitch a tent. One loop is for equestrian camping but when we were there, I only saw one horse trailer, and the rest were occupied by RV campers.
Site Quality: All camper pads are paved and most appeared level or just very slightly sloped. A picnic table and fire ring complete the site. Some sites have more trees to provide privacy while others are closer together with little separation.
Bath/Shower House: Not all loops have their own bath house and the I loop where we stayed was one of them. We used the one in the H Loop. The bathhouses were clean, and the shower had nice hot water, however, it doesn’t seem like there were sufficient facilities for how large the campground was (H Loop had two showers, two toilets, and three sinks). Hooks or shelves would have been appreciated.
Activities/Amenities: Many activities can be enjoyed here including mini golf (small nine-hole course), soccer, basketball, tennis, volleyball, corn hole, boating, and bicycling. Playgrounds are in several loops (I saw them in C and G). Rentals are available but most are only in season (ended September 30). There is a nature center and several hiking or paved biking/walking trails. There is also a camper beach for boating and swimming.
When we reserved months earlier, we knew that our first night (a Saturday) was 100% full as we got the very last site. What we did not know is that there was a HUGE Halloween celebration complete with 30-40 decorated golf carts parading through the campground. The road was closed until 6:45 pm (we arrived around 7 pm) and cars lined both sides of the approximately two-mile road! If that's your thing, great but it wasn't necessarily ours!
I appreciate that this park encourages so much outdoor activity, but it is not very pedestrian-friendly. I walked the road from one end to the other and there was no shoulder and, in many spots, no place to safely step off into the grass. I’m guessing it is assumed you will either have a car or golf cart to get around.
One final note: for a park so close to a large city (Cincinnati), I was surprised the cell service was so lacking (on Verizon). We eked out one and occasionally two bars of 4G.
Kevin C.
Ranger
Paragon Dispersed Camping Area
Beautiful location just off a paved road
We came in on a Friday late afternoon and there were only a few camping sites available. We found a spot right on the lake.
Our first morning a heron was fishing in the lake less than 100 feet from us. We saw him catch a fish. There were woodpeckers, hawks and several other birds I did not recognize.
The view of the lake from our camp site was amazing. Very picture worthy!
The campsites are pretty close together providing less than optimal privacy. Some of the campers stayed up late but they kept the noise level down.
While there we saw one group hang a deer carcass in a tree. Good times!
BluePitMom O.Traveler
Sandy Springs Campground
Serene!
We stayed from Sunday until Tuesday and didn't want to leave! The campground offers something for everyone: playground equipment, basketball hoop and various balls, access to the river for fishing, and absolutely stunning views of the Ohio as well as the surrounding hills.
The campers were friendly. Nobody was loud and obnoxious. The owners Julie and Darcy are super nice and helpful.
We liked the campground so much we're returning in a few weeks!
- MMarcia L.Traveler
East Fork State Park Campground
Just my luck
When you check out, Eastfork, you should look at it personally instead of just online. My mistake was I did it online and I ended up with My Family being in the middle of the rich snob class of loop I lol.? We did have a very nice neighbor across from us the last couple days. The bathrooms were clean . Our lot was full of acorns very very dry and very very small lot. They say you’re supposed to camp or park your tent from the electric box over.
- BBethGuide
Clear Creek Rec Area
Beautiful creek
Pros: Beautiful little creek. Well spaced sites. Low usage. Some sites are long. Nice hiking trails from campsite. Most sites are shaded.
Cons: Close to a moderately used road.
Pit toilets, picnic tables, gravel pads.
Anna S.Ranger
Scioto Trail State Park Campground
Tent only sites - quiet, wooded
I stayed in the non-electric, tent-only campground NOT the RV campground. Out of curiosity, I drove through the RV campground and it was so loud and cramped! But the tent-only area is separate. 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. But there was only one other camper and we all had plenty of space - I could barely see them through the trees. All sites appeared to have a picnic table and fire ring. Many miles of trails / dirt roads for hiking and biking. Clear skies at night. Very relaxing.
Kaylien S.
Scout
Jackson Lake State Park Campground
Do not recommend
Tent sites are on a steep uneven hill, we had site 4. Tent sites are super close, we can hear our neighbors perfectly as if they were talking to us. Only a few feet between each site. Map showed we would be right next to the lake, this is incorrect, lake is not accessible or even visible from campsite.
Tara C.TravelerScioto Trail State Park Campground
Good
It was a good campground, we had a hard time getting our rv to be level but overall we enjoyed it.
- MMarcia L.Traveler
East Fork State Park Campground
Decent spot to tent camp (while working on my “itty bitt” camper
Lot372 sits in a little into the woods. Makes it cool for camping. Real camping without a camper. lol shade some sun but watch out for the yellow jackets!
James R.Ranger
Ashland Huntington West KOA
Two night stay
Start off by saying the staff were super great!!!! Stayed in space #1 and all the upper spots are open, wish they had more trees around the spaces. Overall it was still a great experience staying at this location.
- EEmily W.Traveler
Sandy Springs Campground
Fun for all
The campsite is totally geared towards family fun! The owners are so hospitable, that you feel like family! One of the most fun places we’ve ever stayed! My kids were busy nonstop with planned fun activities! And they had things for the adults as well and a lot of things for everyone to do together!
Shannon G.LegendEast Fork State Park Campground
Spacious site
We enjoyed this site a lot. Neighbors weren’t sitting on top of one another. There was a tree for shade and plenty of space and grass to walk our dogs. Shower house was great!
Corey K.Traveler
Carter Caves State Resort Park
State Park with Abundance of Nature
A very nice state park with an abundance of natural resources surrounding the campground. There are many hiking options, some that explore the various caves around the grounds. The caves themselves are quite the treat.
The staff are all very friendly and there are camping sites for tents or rigs. However, like many state parks that have not been updated, navigating into some of the spots with a large rig can be challenging. On the one hand, this is nice as there are mature trees throughout. On the other hand, they could increase the size / length of the existing campsites. There is a nice playground and a camp store for any items you have forgotten.
The lodge is available down the road (within the state park) for dinner if you are looking to mix up the trip. Not fine dining, but decent food. There is also a pool available at a discounted rate for campers - which our kids enjoyed. Note: there are no full hookup sites, which is not uncommon for KY State Parks.
Jennifer M.Scout
Zilpo Campground
Beautiful campground
Quiet, less utilized campground on Cave Run Lake. Campsites have more privacy and are more primitive. There is a bathhouse, but it is not regularly maintained. This campground is perfect for kayaking and fishing. Some of the campsites have private beaches.
David B.Scout
Grayson Lake State Park Campground
Very beautiful
This place is very beautiful first and foremost. You can fish, rent boats and kayaks. Also the hiking isn’t to bad! They even have tennis courts and a small water park.
- David B.Scout
Virginia Point Campground
Decent place!
It’s a pretty nice place overall. Decent fishing and camping.
- Kim H.Scout
Paint Creek State Park Campground
Family Oriented
We used site 64 Sunday through Tuesday. The park was peaceful and pleasing as the employees and volunteers obviously take pride in their efforts. A 12-year-old was with me; she enjoyed shooting basketball and swinging at the playground. Fellow campers were quiet. I'll be back!
- JJay S.Traveler
Hanging Rock Recreation Site
Better Than Walmart
We stayed in the parking lot as it was getting dark and didn’t know if there were any place to turn our rv around. Very quiet night and were visited by fireflies which was awesome.
- Joshua R.Scout
Carter Caves State Resort Park
Nice park
Level site. Staff cleans the bathhouse every hour.
- JJon C.Traveler
Virginia Point Campground
Good place for families.
Every RV site has a level concrete pad, making setup easy. Otherwise the rest of the RV area is gravel, without any trees or obstructions. Dust to dawn lights keep the area well lit all night. Area appears to be well patrolled by local law enforcement.
The area has a lot of potential to become a destination, hopefully the city will continue to increase the appeal. Maybe include some hike/bike trails. Dreamland public pool is on the road that leads to the park, and also a small railroad museum (unsure if it is operational at present).
Do plan on returning and will update this review accordingly.
- JJon C.Traveler
Greenbo Lake State Resort Park
Nice family oriented
Spent 4 nights, nice quiet camp grounds. Was in spot number 61, closest spot to the bathhouse. Not sure it would be the best spot in midsummer as it was also closest to the dumpster. That said it was recently graded and leveled. The primary issue I had was having a smaller camper with a lower sewer connection and the sewer connection was higher than the bottom of my unit.
- David A.Traveler
Zilpo Campground
Wonderfully Quite Place
Stay 6 nights, very peaceful and quite place, this time of year! Campground empty, no one there. Beautiful sites, large, all fine gravel and paved pull offs, very nice! Bathrooms could use a update, easily Lot’s of bug in May, but huge amount of ticks 🕷️ Campground sets back off main road about 10 miles, so no traffic noise at all. Has boat lunch, beach, camp store, 2 dump stations, 7 loops host at most of them, very nice people. We had great time, will defiantly be back to stay again!
- JJoni C.Scout
Sandy Springs Campground
Epic Views
We stayed in sites along the river. Wow, what a peaceful beautiful place. We will be back again and again
- MMark R.Traveler
Sandy Springs Campground
Quiet little campground
The view!!!!!! Backing your camper up to the view of the Ohio River is so calming. Watching the barges going up and down is never boring. The owners go out of their way to make sure that you are ok or if you need anything.
- DDanGuide
Bruin Creek
Tranquil Off Season
This place is great. Came in off season in March, not expecting much. Many camps closed for season. It was beautiful, quiet, with running water and bbq pit at sites and hot showers in the bathroom. Perfect for a short stop over on x-country trip or offseason enclosed camping.
Guide to Stout
Tent camping near Stout, Ohio offers a variety of scenic spots for outdoor enthusiasts looking to immerse themselves in nature. With options ranging from private sites to public areas, there's something for everyone.
Tips for tent camping near Stout
- GrayWolf PayLake provides a drive-in access with essential amenities like drinking water and picnic tables, making it a convenient choice for campers.
- Lizzy’s Acres is a well-reviewed spot that allows campfires and pets, perfect for those wanting a cozy atmosphere while enjoying the outdoors.
- Eagle Creek Marina offers year-round tent camping, although it lacks some amenities like electric hookups and showers, making it ideal for those seeking a more rustic experience.
Tent campers should check out these amenities
- The Ole Cornfield features electric hookups and showers, ensuring a comfortable stay for those who appreciate modern conveniences while camping.
- Free Spirit Homestead allows campfires and pets, creating a welcoming environment for families and friends looking to enjoy a fun camping trip.
- Pine Knob Loop Campground offers a secluded experience with hiking access, perfect for campers who want to explore the natural beauty of the area.
Tent campers appreciate these features
- Daniel Boone National Forest White Sulphur Horse Camp provides spacious sites and clean restroom facilities, making it a great choice for larger groups or families.
- Paragon Dispersed Camping Area offers beautiful views and a peaceful setting, ideal for those who enjoy fishing and wildlife watching.
- Clay Lick is a free camping option that allows for a more adventurous experience, perfect for those who want to enjoy nature without the frills.
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