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Best Tent Camping near Tiffin, OH

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Tent camping near Tiffin, Ohio provides several options within a 30-60 minute drive, with notable locations including White Oak Campground in Whitehouse and Wiregrass Lake Metropark. White Oak Campground, part of the Oak Openings Preserve, offers five individual tent sites and two group sites in a wooded setting. Wiregrass Lake Metropark features three primitive tent-only sites situated around a small fishing lake. Wolf Creek Park Campground in Fremont, approximately 20 miles from Tiffin, provides basic tent camping facilities with seasonal availability from April through November. These tent campgrounds offer varying levels of amenities and natural settings for overnight stays.

Most tent campsites in the Tiffin area require advance reservations, with White Oak Campground specifically requiring online booking before 4 PM on the day of arrival. Tent sites typically include fire rings and picnic tables, with White Oak providing free firewood for campers. Bathroom facilities vary by location, with White Oak offering flush toilets and dish washing stations but no showers. Wiregrass Lake features more primitive facilities with basic toilets. Weather conditions can affect site quality, with some areas in Maumee Bay becoming marshy after rain. Summer camping requires insect repellent, particularly near water bodies, and evenings can be cool even in summer months.

The primitive tent camping experience near Tiffin offers opportunities for hiking, fishing, and wildlife observation. White Oak Campground connects directly to the 15.5-mile Scout Trail loop through Oak Openings, making it ideal for hikers. According to reviews, the sites at White Oak are "spacious, sandy, and well suited for both tent and hammock" camping. Wiregrass Lake provides a more secluded experience with only three sites around the lake. One camper noted, "There are only 3 camping spots around the lake so you're not packed in like sardines. The atmosphere is very calm, quiet, and relaxing." Some ambient noise from nearby roads and occasional aircraft can be heard at White Oak, while Wiregrass Lake requires security awareness as vehicle break-ins have been reported.

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  • Megan T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 11, 2019

    White Oak Campground

    Peaceful Greenery

    I had a friend's wedding at The Stables (which I didn't realize was 3 min away) and decided to camp here rather than get a hotel. I set up right at 3 at Site 7 - there's no check-in process or attendant. I hadn't printed my permit, so I wondered if I would get a visit from a ranger but all was quiet. The site was spacious, sandy, and well suited for both tent and hammock. The fire ring was in good condition and fire wood was already stacked. The property was well maintained and the bathrooms clean and cool - the women's did have some standing water from a leaky toilet it looked like. You can hear distant cars and some not so distant planes. Also, while all the sites are wooded the woods are not very thick so you can see and hear your neighbors pretty well. Site number three looks at the most secluded to me while site number four was pretty much in the open beside the bathrooms. Group sites were full sun it appeared. The stream behind my site was dry. Nice map and brochures at the parking area. Sturdy picnic tables.

  • L
    Oct. 15, 2018

    White Oak Campground

    BEAUTIFUL! 10/10 would camp here again!

    Campground is nicely kept, only 5 individual sites, has two group sites. Nice restroom facilities, FREE firewood available. Grey water sinks for dish cleaning. Picnic table and fire ring at each site. Parking is general, but close to each site. We were there on a Monday night, only had one other tent in the campground. Nice flat sand pads for tents to set up on!

    DOWNSIDE: MUST RESERVE ONLINE BEFORE 4PM. There is no walk-up service, and online site goes down after employees go home at night.

  • R
    May. 3, 2021

    South Bass Island State Park Campground

    Perfect Ohio Oasis

    We camp here at the beginning and end of the season where the bars are less crowded and the campground isn’t as booked.

    These lakeside campsites are stunning and even the one tucked further into the park have a lot of options too. From open areas where it would be fun to book a couple sites with friends, and some secluded for more privacy.

    We always stay lakeside because you cannot beat the view! We’ve stayed 103 and 114!

    One hint: be we are on the cliffs of Lake Erie, some sites you might have to hunt for soft ground to stake your tent.

  • Shannon G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 26, 2020

    Mt Gilead State Park Campground

    Fall is here!

    Site 29 - this was a nice site in tall pine trees and colors all around. The pad was gravel and pretty level. We had trees in our site that could be used for hammocks as well. We were able to set up our ez-up and still have room to walk our dogs. It wasn’t the biggest site, but definitely not the smallest. We had electric for our camper. We had a good storm one night that caused a small pool of water out front and around the fire ring, but both areas drained very well the next day. There are vault toilets at the end of the road and a very nice shower house as you drive in that were clean all weekend. The park had a couple of playgrounds for kids, disc golf course and lots of hiking trails. The camp store is now open with limited hours. Wood is available but it’s all slab cut. There are also permanent cornhole boards. There are full hook up sites as well but are right next to one another and not a lot of trees. You can drive down to the lake and kayak and fish. It’s a very small campground with a very big park.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 14, 2025

    Maumee Bay State Park Campground

    Very close to Toledo but you'd never know it!

    General: Large state park with 256 campsites, all with electric (20-30-50 amp) hookups. Sites 1-11 and 21-29 have full hookups (water, sewer, electric). Also, there are a lodge and cabins. The park is very well maintained. This park is close to Toledo and within spitting distance of several refineries although you’d never know it! 

    Site Quality: All sites are very generous in size and appear to be spaced with a decent amount of space apart with foliage providing varying levels of privacy. Some have beautiful trees that in peak fall color would be stunning. All camper pads are paved and long enough to accommodate large RVs. Some have concrete pads for picnic tables, although the sites in our loop did not. A wooden picnic table and fire ring complete each site. 

    Restroom/Shower house: Very clean, however, bathhouses are shared between two loops. Each bathhouse only has two shower stalls, which may necessitate a wait when the campground is full. A hook and a small bench but nowhere to put soap/shampoo in the shower. Good warm water. 

    Activities/Amenities: So much to do! Several lakes are good for fishing or boating. Many trails, some grassy and some paved are good for walking, running, and biking. A beautiful and extensive boardwalk constructed by the Ohio Civilian Conservation Corps is available only for foot traffic. Bike rentals are available. A small camp store. Laundry facilities. Donuts and muffins on the weekends. Several playgrounds. Bird houses and feeders are located throughout the park and especially in the spring, you can hear many varieties of birds chirping (however, you will also experience the by-products of so many birds!). Excellent cell service (Verizon). There is also a dump station.

    There was a warning that due to the proximity to an urban area campers, bikes, etc. should be locked up but I didn't feel that vibe.

    We enjoyed two stays at this campground, once in September and once in May. Even though this large campground was full when we were there on a weekend in September, we did not feel overcrowded. There were many empty campsites when we were there during the week in May (the week before Memorial Day); we very much enjoyed our stay both times!

  • J
    Oct. 6, 2019

    Wiregrass Lake Metropark

    Great local camping area

    Wiregrass lake was a very nice camping atmosphere. There are only 3 camping spots around the lake so you’re not packed in like sardines. The atmosphere is very calm, quiet, and relaxing. The lake offers great fishing opportunities and doubles as a nice spot to sit by the water, enjoy the local wildlife and relax. Each site has a raised gravel pad for your tent, a picnic table, fire ring, and a trash and free wood box that is fully stocked. If your looking for a camping experience without being surrounded by a whole bunch of people this is it

  • Victoria B.
    Jun. 5, 2020

    South Bass Island State Park Campground

    Camping on the cliff—a great get-away

    I recently camped here at South Bass Island State Park. Because of current Covid-19 restrictions, the campground was pretty empty (which I hear is very unusual for summertime). I camped in a tent-only site on the edge of the 25 foot cliff. Great for adults, but no safety barrier for young children.  Campsite #97 and#99 have fire rings right on the cliff. (I camped at #99.)

    The facilities at the campground are clean and well maintained and the people who work at the camp store are friendly.

    The campground is well shaded with mature trees throughout and it over looks Lake Erie to the West making for great views of the sunset. Some sites are right on top of each other and others are well spread out.

  • Michi P.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 8, 2025

    East Harbor State Park Campground

    Beautiful Campground

    Very nice campground, it’s large so if you’re walking around, remember to take a map. The campground is right on the shore of Lake Erie, there are a few restaurants nearby. The sites vary in size, lots of shade trees where we camped. There are picnic tables and fire rings, some sites have FHUs, some standard electric, and of course, primitive.

  • GThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 17, 2024

    Charles Mill Lake Park Campground

    Nice older campground

    Eagle point is more rustic than the campground by the marina. Gravel pads, many on sloping ground. No way to know which sites might work for you until you look when you arrive. Someone did answer the phone, though, and let us move to another site.We had electric-only, by choice, for 2 nights. Water nearby. Not very many transient campers, but lots of "seasonal" to permanent-looking larger trailers. Quiet in our loop because only a few sites were occupied. Very nice bathroom and shower building. The dump station here is set up for emptying totes- not much room to park a trailer/RV for dumping at it. We drove to the dump station by the marina to have more room to work. Rinse water hose at the sewer opening had no water hose fitting on it (just a skinny brass angled spout), so no way to rinse our blackwater tank. Potable water was 40 feet away, but all water came out of a backflow preventer, so no way to use a hose. Disappointed with the dump station. Overall, it was fine for 2 nights. If you have a boat, there are lots of covers to explore on the lake. The water is very silty, and rather shallow in most places.

Guide to Tiffin

Tent camping near Tiffin, Ohio, offers a variety of experiences for outdoor enthusiasts, with several campgrounds featuring unique amenities and activities.

Tent campers should check out Tee Pee Family Campground

  • This campground features a fantastic pond with a large inflatable slide, perfect for family fun.
  • Sites are equipped with picnic tables and fire pits, allowing for cozy evenings under the stars.
  • Tee Pee Family Campground is pet-friendly, making it a great choice for those traveling with furry companions.

Tent campers appreciate these amenities at Maumee Bay State Park Campground

  • Spacious campsites provide a sense of privacy, surrounded by trees and shrubs.
  • The campground offers electric hookups and convenient water fill stations throughout the area.
  • Facilities include clean restrooms and showers, enhancing the overall camping experience.

Tent campers like these nearby activities at Rockland Lake

  • Enjoy swimming and kayaking in a beautiful natural spring-fed quarry, ideal for families.
  • The campground allows for campfires, perfect for roasting marshmallows and sharing stories.
  • With options for boat-in, drive-in, and walk-in access, it caters to various camping styles.

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