88 campgrounds · Check availability for any dates.
Alton RV Park in Galloway welcomes pets at each of its sites with water and electric hookups suitable for both tent and RV camping. The small, well-maintained grounds offer full hookups including sewer connections, with level grass sites that accommodate various camping setups. Regular enforcement of campground rules creates a clean, quiet environment despite its convenient location near urban amenities. A Kroger grocery store operates just down the street from the campground, allowing campers to easily restock pet supplies when needed. Sites are positioned relatively close together but provide adequate space for standard camping equipment and pet areas.
Nearby Scioto Grove Metro Park offers pet-friendly backpacking campsites along a scenic river trail with provided firewood and fire rings at each tent site. Dogs must remain leashed throughout the park's trail system, which includes creek crossings and a rope bridge that both children and leashed pets can safely traverse. The park's five reservable primitive tent sites require advanced booking and are only available on weekends during limited seasons. The sites fill quickly due to their popularity among local dog owners testing backpacking gear or enjoying short nature getaways. No campfires are permitted at Alton RV Park due to the close proximity of sites, though portable grills may be allowed with permission from management.
"This was the only park we’ve gone to this uear with both a large dog park AND a fenced in dog beach! Folks were friendly at the dog park with bunches of chairs set around like a conversation pit."
"Alum Creek State Park is a beautiful park and great campground just outside the hustle and bustle of downtown Columbus and minutes away from attractions such as the Columbus Zoo."
from $23 - $70 / night
Check Availability"No driving your vehicle any further than the bottom of the hill. Great location, very beautiful. Spacious in between 5 campgrounds and right next to the Scioto River."
"Got lucky and found an opening for site 5 which was right on river and away from the busier parts of park - didn’t see a single person. Nice tent pads, campfire ring, and provided wood."
"A lot of nearby activity, private and open sites, lake, beach, trails, marina, bikes, putt putt, dog park, playground, laundry, water close, electric at sites, many "comfort stations" "wash houses" so"
"Some are smaller, close to neighbors while other have seclusion with trees. From past experience, if it rains, some of the sites do flood. We had great weather this weekend."
from $39 - $52 / night
Check Availability"Not a sightseeing destination, but very convenient place to stop for the night if you’re on a road trip doing a lot of driving. Safe neighborhood with a kroger right down the street."
"It's has a site right behind it, but has a nice size green space for an ez-up. The pad was a nice length and held our small camper and truck with room to spare."
"There was also a path directly from our site that led to one of the hiking trails. Yay for us and our easy access; however, it also welcomed people to cut through your site."
from $25 - $40 / night
Check Availabilityfrom $60 / night
Check Availability"Walking path and playground are adjacent to the campground. There is a nice swimming pool at the south end of the village park. Campers get a discounted admission."
"The well kept campground is part of a city park that consists of a some nice walking trails, baseball fields, sand volleyball and a pool/splash park (for a small fee)."
from $15 - $38 / night
Check Availability"Not only one but was using 4 buckets at a time before dumping keeping in her camper before caught dumping behind camper and trying to fit it down a small hole where the honey pots go that you are suppose"
"The lake was pretty. Watching the herons was relaxing. The people in our section were courteous. All seemed to obey the quiet hours."
from $30 / night
Check Availability"It was definitely not an easy task to get a camp site here as a walk-in. We checked on reserve America several times with no luck."
"A well manicured campground just outside Dayton, easy to get to, back in pavement site with 30A electric, picnic table and fire pit. Plenty of potable water spigots around, just not at the site."
from $29 - $160 / night
Check Availability
TravelerOnly weekend stays and it ends in wintertime. I’m sure it’s pretty and all, but it’s hard to find legit, free dispersed camping in Ohio! Oh well, rest stops always work for car camping.
GuideThis was the only park we’ve gone to this uear with both a large dog park AND a fenced in dog beach! Folks were friendly at the dog park with bunches of chairs set around like a conversation pit. Lots of water and dog tennis balls were available.
The dog beach was fenced so your dog can be off leash. There is even a fenced in area out in the water to keep the pooches from swimming across the Lake chasing geese.
The campground itself was quite nice and spacious. Some of the most private camping sites I’ve seen in Ohio. Shower facilities we a bit above average mad seemed to be looked after at least once a day (we were there in the off season).
IMHO, one of the nicest campgrounds in the state.
ScoutWe stayed two nights here on our tour of Ohio. After staying in state parks, the narrow sites are close with no privacy. Our pull through site was on the (inner) road, so lots of golf carts, cars and campers passing by. All pull through sites are on the road side. The site is not level and our leveling system has the front wheels off the ground. Many full time units here beautiful patios and decor. Staff is nice and friendly. Trash pickup isn’t offered and the walk to dumpster would be excessive for unfit or handicapped. We would stay again. Amenities are clean, as described and dog Park is immaculate but small.
GuideAlum Creek State Park is a beautiful park and great campground just outside the hustle and bustle of downtown Columbus and minutes away from attractions such as the Columbus Zoo.
The campground has good sized sites and is wooded throughout with clean bath houses, well maintained roads, and easy access for big rigs.
There is also a very nice dog park in the park including dog beaches with lake access for your pups to swim.
We love this campground and the beautiful lake and appreciate the easy access to local attractions, shopping, and more.
LegendLots of room! Privacy, some sites have accommodations for several tents as well as full hook up for campers. Some are adjacent to the playground There are tons of things to do: Miniature golf Disc golf BMX trails Small dog park Golf course Horse camp
TravelerAlum Creek is just beautiful, nice sites, most of them are at least partially shaded, lots of woods, hiking trails, the lake, it is what I think of when I think of State Park campground camping in Ohio. There are a couple problems. 1. Only ONE little dump station. This is a big campground, so if you're leaving Sunday, you better get up at the crack of dawn to get to the station, otherwise be prepared to wait in a long long line of RV's. We by-passed the long line and stopped at a different State Park campground on the way home and paid 10.00 to use their dump station. 2. They never answer their phone at the campground office. I mean NEVER. If you have a question you will just have to deal with the reserveamerica people who really know nothing other than what they read on the campground website. So basically you know as much as they do. It's maddening. We will go back, but it's a 2 hour drive so it won't be anytime soon.
Scoutgreat state park campground. There are some full hook ups but mostly just electric. They have pancake breakfast on Saturday mornings through summer and doughnuts on Sunday. Helpful camphost. There is a campground beach and boat launch. Lost of hiking paths in the campground and in the park area. A great dog park with lake entrance for the pups. tmThere is also some mountain bike trails. Plenty to do for everyone.
ScoutVery clean, well maintained. A lot of nearby activity, private and open sites, lake, beach, trails, marina, bikes, putt putt, dog park, playground, laundry, water close, electric at sites, many "comfort stations" "wash houses" so not far from one.
RangerHas a nice size dog park.
Pet friendly camping near Galloway, Ohio ranges from small RV parks to larger state facilities within 30 miles of the city. The region sits at approximately 850 feet elevation with moderate summer temperatures typically between 75-85°F from June through August. Winter camping can be challenging with temperatures often dropping below freezing from December through February.
Hiking with dogs: At Scioto Grove Metro Park, trails offer varying levels of difficulty for you and your pet. "Somewhere among the hustle and bustle and just outside Columbus you can find this hidden gem of a park in Grove City. Backpacking sites, rope bridge crossing over a creek that kids and adults would love to explore. Wide trails, grass fields and woods that are beautiful all seasons," notes Karen K.
Swimming access: Buck Creek State Park provides multiple water options for campers. "There are two swimming beaches, the public one and one in the campground. The campground one is smaller a short hike to get to it," mentions Leon H. The reservoir is a major attraction for both human and dog recreation.
Testing backpacking gear: The REI trail at Scioto Grove offers a perfect testing ground for equipment. "Scioto Grove is great if you're looking to test out some new backpacking gear. There are 5 reservable sites along the river trail and they all have tent pads and a fire pit, besides that they're totally primitive," according to Zach.
Fire amenities: A.W. Marion State Park Campground provides well-maintained fire areas for primitive sites. "A cold but sunny weekend in February at site #32. No other campers there for the weekend, but a lot of foot traffic. We stayed at site #31 in January and my husband thought this site was more level than #31," notes Shannon G.
Clean facilities: Alum Creek State Park Campground maintains high standards for its amenities. "Tent camping two nights. Very well run park. Great facilities," writes Greg W. The campground offers both electric and non-electric sites suitable for various camping setups.
Site privacy: Many campers appreciate the natural separation between sites at certain parks. "Space and Privacy...the two things that bring me back to this campground year after year. We have never had a 'bad' campsite at the Alum Creek State Park Campground. Each camping space is separated by trees and brush," shares Sandy O.
Reservation challenges: Many campgrounds have limited availability, especially for specialty sites. At Scioto Grove Metro Park, "Only weekend stays and it ends in wintertime. I'm sure it's pretty and all, but it's hard to find legit, free dispersed camping in Ohio!" reports Joaquim P. Similarly, "The backpacking site was a great site for new backpackers. It is a tricky site to reserve as they only do it for a short season and in that season two weekend a month to avoid over use," adds Kenpocentaur K.
Weather considerations: Prepare for potential flooding at some sites after heavy rains. "Sites are nice with some sites able to boat up to them. Be careful with rainy weather, some sites have flooded in poor weather," warns Katelyn P. about Alum Creek State Park.
Water access limitations: Different campgrounds offer varying levels of water access. "The only negative was the lack of a central fresh water fill station. Spigots are dispersed throughout the camp, which means sitting in the road for as long as it takes to fill your tank," notes Kim H. about Deer Creek Camping Resort.
Kid-friendly trails: Buck Creek State Park Campground offers accessible trails for young hikers. "A nice 'weekender' type of campground. The sites are clean and level for the most part. I recommend taking one on the outside of the loop - near the trees," advises Jason M. The area provides "great space to fly a kite if that's in your book or tricks."
Playground access: Some campgrounds feature dedicated play areas. "This is a nice campground. It's an RV resort, so sites are right next to each other, but the grounds and facilities are clean and well-kept. The pool is really nice. They also have a playground for the kids," notes Catherine about Cross Creek Camping Resort.
Weekend activities: Many campgrounds organize special events. "Had a 4 day 3 night long weekend. Camp host on I think lot 71 or there about were great at keeping the activities going. Every night there was a movie and you could buy root beer floats for $1!! And the kids loved it," shares Melissa M. about Buck Creek State Park.
Site spacing: At Cross Creek Camping Resort, RVers should note the layout. "This is a RV resort close to a lake with a lot of seasonal campers. It is busy on the weekend but was very quiet during the week. The sites are close, but not unreasonably close. Good mix of pull through and back in and is big rig friendly," reports Dave B.
Leveling requirements: Some sites require substantial leveling adjustments. "The site is not level and our leveling system has the front wheels off the ground. Many full time units here beautiful patios and decor," mentions Brenda M. about Cross Creek Camping Resort.
Urban convenience: For those wanting quick access to supplies while RV camping, Alton RV Park offers proximity to shopping. "Not a sightseeing destination, but very convenient place to stop for the night if you're on a road trip doing a lot of driving. Safe neighborhood with a kroger right down the street," states Morgan F.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular dog-friendly campsite near Galloway, OH?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Galloway, OH is Alum Creek State Park Campground with a 4.4-star rating from 80 reviews.
What is the best site to find dog-friendly camping near Galloway, OH?
TheDyrt.com has all 88 dog-friendly camping locations near Galloway, OH, with real photos and reviews from campers.
Keep Exploring
