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Best Campgrounds near Terrace Park, OH

691 Reviews

Camping near Terrace Park, Ohio encompasses a mix of state parks, county facilities, and urban recreation areas within a 30-mile radius of Cincinnati. East Fork State Park Campground, located in Batavia, provides year-round camping with both tent and RV accommodations, while Stonelick State Park Campground in Pleasant Plain operates seasonally from April through October. Jim Terrell Park offers a small camping area along the Little Miami River with access to the 76-mile paved bike trail. Winton Woods Campground, managed by Hamilton County Parks, provides an urban camping experience with lake access and recreational amenities. According to campers, "Autumn is the best time to camp in Ohio," with comfortable temperatures and colorful foliage enhancing the experience.

Most campgrounds in the region maintain well-maintained facilities with clean restrooms and showers. Reservations are recommended, particularly during summer weekends and fall color season when sites fill quickly. Fire restrictions vary by location, with some parks like Winton Woods prohibiting open fires while others provide fire rings and sell firewood. Weather in the region is typically mild in spring and fall, with hot, humid summers and cold winters. Cell service is generally reliable throughout the area, though coverage may vary at East Fork State Park due to its larger size and terrain. Many campgrounds close or reduce services during winter months, with the exception of East Fork and Winton Woods which maintain year-round operations.

The camping options around Terrace Park reflect the region's varied landscape. Lakeside camping is available at East Fork and Stonelick, where water recreation is popular. East Fork features "lots of great spots" with access to a large lake about "15 minutes drive" from the campground. Winton Woods offers an "urban escape" with "water recreation options" including kayaks and paddle boats, plus family amenities like playgrounds and paved trails. For those seeking a more rustic experience, Jim Terrell Park provides basic amenities in a smaller setting. Most campgrounds accommodate both tents and RVs, with varying levels of hookups and amenities. Pet policies differ between locations, with most allowing leashed pets in designated areas.

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Best Camping Sites Near Terrace Park, Ohio (98)

    1. East Fork State Park Campground

    65 Reviews
    Concord, OH
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (513) 734-2730

    $29 - $30 / night

    "This is your standard Ohio State Park campground.  It has the usual parking, water, restrooms, camp store, and activities. 

    East Fork is rather nice as it has the lake and long trails. "

    "Our favorite campsite for the outskirts of Cincinnati. Lots of great spots available! You can get to the lake in about a 15 minute drive."

    2. Stonelick State Park Campground

    30 Reviews
    Goshen, OH
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (513) 625-6593

    "Our spot was right next to a small Pollinator trail that lead to the water. My little ones had a blast riding their scooters around the round about. The restrooms are a quick walk and very clean."

    "This is a great park in southern Ohio, easy to reach, 20 minutes off the interstate 275. There are a number of good sites, but some with a significant slope that leveling would be an issue."

    3. Winton Woods Campground

    23 Reviews
    Fairfield, OH
    13 miles
    Website

    "Tent/RV sites were level and had lots of Shade and trees for Hammocks. 1.7 mile paved walking trail is great for walking, running and biking. A short 18 hole Disc Golf course is close by."

    "The location is located on the lake with access to put in a kayak or canoe. The bathrooms are clean, with private combined shower/dressing stalls."

    4. Winton Woods Campground Hamilton County Park

    14 Reviews
    Fairfield, OH
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (513) 851-2267

    $43 - $73 / night

    "The campground fills up fast and there were plenty of shaded electric sites close to the lake. There were also plenty of pull through sites for the big rigs."

    "Playground and walk path well kept."

    5. Tucker's Landing

    8 Reviews
    Fort Thomas, OH
    8 miles
    Website

    $25 - $54 / night

    "Site 22 had a beautiful view of the ohio river. The kids enjoyed seeing the barges going up and down the river. It was very quiet and peaceful. Sites were very clean."

    "Not much in the surrounding area."

    6. Jim Terrell Park

    3 Reviews
    Terrace Park, OH
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (513) 831-4192

    $5 / night

    "The Milford bike trail is part of a paved bike path that is 76 miles long.  This campsite is tucked away as in across the street from the bike trail."

    7. Big Bone Lick State Historic Site Campground

    45 Reviews
    Patriot, KY
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (859) 384-3522

    $35 / night

    "We wanted to be close to the Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio. We found this campground and were pleased with the less than 1 hour drive to get to the stadium."

    "This campground is on top of a hill close to the Ohio river. Nice paved sites (not level, but most are not anyway). Water hookup is far away, but we don’t usually hook it up to our pop up."

    8. Cozy-Dale Campground

    3 Reviews
    Goshen, OH
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (513) 722-1692

    "I cannot say enough good things about this campground the kids can fish run around there’s a large playground and horseshoes and a basketball hoop."

    9. A.J. Jolly Park & Campground

    11 Reviews
    Alexandria, KY
    19 miles
    Website

    "Amazing place for the price and proximity to the city!! Just wish there was more hiking trails"

    "Close to Cincinnati but each site is wooded and on lake front , lots to do!"

    10. Caesar Creek State Park Campground

    52 Reviews
    Arkansas River - Pool 5, OH
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (937) 488-4595

    $17 - $75 / night

    "There is a little store, but note that the firewood is in huge, unburnable pieces, (as most Ohio state park firewood is), so you'll need tons of kindling and several firestarters, or an ax and some way"

    "We stayed in Site 12, which was huge and conveniently located close to a fairly new shower house. That facility was among the very best I've seen! Amazingly clean!"

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  • Kara S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 6, 2025

    Stonelick State Park Campground

    Big sites but can be loud and crowded

    Nice big sites, fairly level. We camped at site 35 and it was very slopey, our levelers only helped a little. First night the shower house STUNK but then the next day it smelled fine while our closest bathrooms were out of order. The trail to the lake was right next to the sit and that was lovely.

  • Evan C.
    Aug. 18, 2025

    Rocky Fork State Park Campground

    Fine tenting, poorly kept

    8/13/2025

    Got here after dark, but navigated to a pretty secluded loop that's just for tenting (site 61 - see map). Stakes went in fine. Seemed to be a lot of different types of spiders, which was cool to see and even cooler that they didn't bug me. Less cool - the site wasn't very clean - bits of trash that a park attendant/ranger definitely should've been picking up. Moreover, there were stray cats living in that section (I saw three), which were very cute but I'm sure they're not living their best life and the wildlife probably don't appreciate them being around either. I called later to let the park know (nobody was around during my stay) and they said they'd get maintenance on it. If you stay here and see them, I'd urge you to let the park know again, or maybe call animal control.

  • Evan C.
    Aug. 18, 2025

    Jim Terrell Park

    Looks Good!

    8/13/2025

    NOTE: I did NOT stay here. I was going to, but decided to drive a little farther than I had initially planned. I did want to check it out though because there aren't many reviews. 

    This looks like a solid option to tent for a night though. The town looks very nice and quiet, and the park seems well-kempt. If the sites are on the river, just know there's a restaurant on the opposite bank that might be a source of noise/light at night, and the park itself is kind of close to the road. I'm not exactly sure where one would tent, but there did seem to be some flat space behind a rafting/kayaking shack to the left as you pull in.

  • Rhonda B.
    Aug. 17, 2025

    The Landing at Bear Creek RV Park

    Best full time campground on the Ohio River!

    We are full-time RVers and this is by far the best park we've stayed at! It's peaceful and beautiful, everyone (especially Management) is so friendly and fun! The laundry facility is one of the greatest amenities as we've stayed other places without one, so we truly appreciate it! The splash pad is fantastic for children and adults alike! There's a dog park, and a kids kangaroo jump pad as well. The view of the river is beautiful! On weekends there's entertainment and/or cornhole tournaments to bring everyone together. The park is maintained perfectly and I've enjoyed calling it home! By far the best park in Southern Clermont County! Must see!

  • Kim H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 10, 2025

    Cowan Lake State Park Campground

    Sizeable Site, Good for Families

    We stayed in Site 78. The lot was VERY large and well maintained. The asphalt pad was decently level; a picnic table and fire ring were included.

    There was significant variety in the types of sites: some were quite wooded while others were full sun. Some sites were much larger than others.

    The restrooms were decent. They weren't new; however, they were very clean. I didn't check out any bath houses.

    The campground was filled with parents and kids riding bikes, playing, and having fun. Nobody was out of control or obnoxious. Plenty of dogs were present.

    We'll return next summer.

  • Robert H.
    Aug. 9, 2025

    Northern Kentucky RV Park

    Nice place to stay on the way price is priced accordingly on the high side

    Very nice attendant helpful even tried to help me find a lower priced campground but the others were full

  • K
    Aug. 8, 2025

    Cedarbrook Campground

    Wonderful stay w one hiccup

    This is a very well managed and maintain campground except the laundry facility. Washers are old and bed bugs were found. If you stick to your own camper you will be safe. Any campground that has cabins will have bedbugs. That’s a fact!

  • Beth B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 31, 2025

    Indian Springs Campground

    Nice campground, well cared for

    The spaces are gravel and level. The campground is mostly RV with a few private apartments/houseboat.

    Quiet, most all of the waterfront sites were taken. We took a chance on last minute reservations and there were plenty of pull through spots. Easy to setup.

    Checkin/out no problem. They have a code for gate entry.

    Bathhouse bathrooms are date but clean. A bit on small side, not very comfortable.

    There is not much common area for grass/waterside…kinda feel like your in someone’s spot/yard area.

    There is a playground for young kids.

    About 30 minutes from downtown Cincinnati…easy to get to a game.

  • NThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 22, 2025

    Thousand Trails Indian Lakes

    Needs new management

    Terrible management. Pics are outdated and most everything is run down. Only one pool open during short hours. No gas station, no slide, nasty lake water & nobody takes the trash/dumpsters out. Completely inundated with annual spots being reserved by weekend warriors meaning minimal availability for people who want to be here during the week. There are SEVERAL dozen spots available and we were told if the spot we got didn’t work we could pick something else. At 8pm during dinner we were disturbed by a park ranger and forced to move to a spot half the size with no hookups. She literally brought us to an overflow area that our rig doesn’t fit in. She made us pack up our entire camp site to move so someone else could have the spot, even though there were MULTIPLE spots available. Had to be extremely persistent to get a FHU spot only to see dozens continue to be available for the rest of our 2 week stay.

    They also charge you $5 per package to pick up your own mail from the building and $10 for a key card to access the park. Management is certainly skimming off of customers here. Will travel further to another TT campground to avoid this place in the future.

Guide to Terrace Park

Camping near Terrace Park, Ohio, offers a variety of beautiful spots for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful retreat or a fun family adventure, there are plenty of campgrounds to explore.

What to do:

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the restrooms and showers. A visitor at Caesar Creek State Park Campground said, “The showers are clean and the staff is friendly.”
  • Spacious Sites: Many campers enjoy the spaciousness of the sites. A review for East Fork State Park Campground mentioned, “Neighbors weren’t sitting on top of one another.”
  • Friendly Staff: Campers often highlight the helpfulness of the staff. One camper at Cowan Lake State Park Campground said, “Campground staff and volunteers are amazing! Friendly atmosphere beautiful scenery.”

What you should know:

  • Raccoons: Be cautious of raccoons, especially at John Bryan State Park Campground. One camper warned, “The sheer number and boldness of raccoons...freaked the kids and new campers out.”
  • Site Sizes: Some sites may be smaller or uneven. A visitor at Stonelick State Park Campground mentioned, “Some sites are really short. Be sure to check the pad length.”
  • Noise Levels: If you’re looking for peace and quiet, consider your timing. A camper at Hueston Woods State Park Campground said, “There were partiers on both sides of us...music blaring and yelling all night long.”

Tips for camping with families:

  • Activities for Kids: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and activities. One reviewer at Whispering Hills RV Park, Inc said, “This park is great for kids. From the inflatables to the pool to the weekend activities.”
  • Safety: Choose campgrounds with gated access for added security. A camper at Winton Woods Campground felt safe, stating, “I felt safe and it was gated.”
  • Plan for Raccoons: Keep food secured to avoid raccoon encounters. A camper at John Bryan State Park Campground shared a wild story about raccoons raiding a cooler.

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Levels: Make sure to check the levelness of your site. A visitor at Kincaid Lake State Park Campground advised, “Most of the sites are fairly level left to right.”
  • Sewer Connections: Be aware that some RV sites may not have sewer connections. A camper at Whispering Hills RV Park, Inc noted, “The sewer was at the front of the spot, about 30 foot from my drain.”
  • Amenities: Look for campgrounds with good amenities. A reviewer at Winton Woods Campground mentioned, “The campground has a nice camp store with ice cream and other camping essentials.”

Camping near Terrace Park, Ohio, has something for everyone, whether you’re a family looking for fun or an RV enthusiast seeking comfort.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular campground near Terrace Park, OH?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Terrace Park, OH is East Fork State Park Campground with a 4.1-star rating from 65 reviews.

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