Tent camping near Sullivan, Ohio centers around the Mohican area, which sits at approximately 1,200 feet elevation. The region features rolling hills and valleys carved by the Clear Fork and Black Fork rivers, creating a varied landscape for camping experiences. Weather can change quickly in this region, with summer highs averaging in the 80s and overnight temperatures that can drop into the 50s even in July.
What to Do
Tube down the river: At Mohican State Park Campground, visitors can enjoy river activities during summer months. "If you are in the park there are areas to walk up river and jump in with a tube and float back down to the camp areas and get out. River was COLD, but very nice in 90 degree heat," notes camper I'm Los T.
Visit the Football Hall of Fame: The Rivers Edge camping area provides access to major attractions. "Only 12 minute drive over to Pro Football Hall of Fame," reports Whiskey B., making it a convenient day trip for sports enthusiasts staying at Rivers Edge Camping Area.
Explore via mountain bike: The trails around Campsite 10 in Mohican Memorial Forest accommodate cyclists. A camper noted, "We only saw a hiker while hiking in and heard mountain bikers riding down the trail NW of Site 10," indicating the multi-use nature of these paths for both hikers and bikers.
What Campers Like
Privacy between sites: Campers appreciate the secluded nature of certain areas. At Heritage Farms, a reviewer stated, "We couldn't really see or hear any other campers. We also had a lot of space," highlighting the private camping experience available at this Christmas tree farm.
Swimming opportunities: The water features near some sites provide welcome relief from summer heat. "Overall worth a stop for a few days," writes a camper about Mohican State Park, adding that "the least done and most worth it item to do is the river" which was "very nice in 90 degree heat" despite being "COLD."
Scenic landscapes: The rolling terrain creates memorable views at certain sites. "Sunset was incredible the first night," reports Brady R. about Heritage Farms, while another camper described their shelter as having "a great view of the sunset."
What You Should Know
Cell service limitations: Reception varies significantly across the region. At Park and Pack Campsite 10, a camper reported, "I had limited cell phone signal while here but this had the best signal out of the 10 sites," indicating better connectivity than other nearby options.
Registration requirements: Understanding check-in procedures prevents problems. "Check what sites people have reserved before you and double check when they are departing so you don't reserve the same one they are staying at," advises Deli S. about the Mohican sites.
Water access considerations: Some sites require creek crossings for access. For example, at one campsite, Kenpocentaur K. notes, "Crossing the creek the water at this time was ankle high," providing specific details about water conditions campers might encounter.
Tips for Camping with Families
Look for flat, open sites: Families with children need adequate space. At Hidden Hollow Camp, Joel C. reports, "We have camped here multiple times with our scout troop. Facilities are excellent with a large clubhouse with kitchen," making it suitable for group camping with children.
Choose sites with shelter options: Weather protection helps with family camping. Heritage Farms offers "a two-open-sided A frame. It was great to store our belongings in there, esp. when it rained overnight - kept everything dry (with the help of a tarp)," according to one reviewer.
Find accessible paths: Some sites are more family-friendly than others. A camper noted about one Mohican site: "This is the easiest and safest to get to if you have any issues with mobility. It is almost a rails and trails walk into this campsite," making it appropriate for families with varied physical abilities.
Tips from RVers
Check road conditions: Access roads can be challenging. One visitor to Park and Pack Site 1 observed, "The last 1/4 mile of the road is pretty rutted, so if you have a low profile vehicle you may need to park at the lower area," cautioning drivers about road conditions.
Confirm site availability: Some previously available sites may be closed. A traveler warned, "THE FREE CAMPING IS CLOSED!!!!!! We went to the location of the office to fill out a slip for the free camping sites and they are all closed now," after attempting to use free camping areas.
Look for pull-through sites: For easier parking, select the right campground type. One camper at Mohican mentioned, "We did like the paved pull-through site and were close to the river. Electric was good and people were friendly," noting amenities that make RV camping more convenient.
