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Best Campgrounds near Tipp City, OH

489 Reviews

Campgrounds near Tipp City, Ohio accommodate diverse camping preferences with several established facilities spread throughout the surrounding area. Dayton KOA Holiday offers 223 sites for tents, RVs, and cabin rentals about 20 miles northwest of Tipp City, featuring full hookups, showers, and a seasonal pool. State parks in the region, including Buck Creek and John Bryan, provide additional camping alternatives with varying amenities. The area serves travelers seeking both overnight stops and destination camping experiences, with most campgrounds offering electrical hookups, picnic tables, and fire rings.

Camping in the region operates primarily from spring through fall, with some facilities like Buck Creek State Park Campground remaining open year-round. Most established campgrounds require reservations, especially during summer weekends when occupancy reaches peak levels. KOAs and state parks maintain paved or gravel roads suitable for most vehicles, while Wright-Patterson FamCamp requires military credentials for access. Weather conditions vary significantly by season, with humid summers and cold winters affecting camping comfort. A camper noted, "It is a beautiful and friendly spot to stay for the night. Most of the sites are electric hookup only, some are electric and water, but we got a full hookup site, which was what we were hoping for."

Cabin accommodations represent a popular alternative to tent camping in the area, available at Dayton KOA, Buck Creek State Park, and Kiser Lake State Park Campground. These options provide more weather protection during spring and fall when temperatures fluctuate considerably. Campground cleanliness receives consistent mention in visitor reviews, with facilities generally well-maintained. Several visitors highlighted family-friendly amenities as key benefits, particularly at KOA locations. A recent review described Dayton KOA as having "a nice Mixture of available sites. All the employees are very nice and helpful. They really work hard to maintain the site. The pool is nice. There is a nice play area for kids." Proximity to Interstate 70 makes many campgrounds convenient for travelers, though highway noise affects some locations closest to major roadways.

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Best Camping Sites Near Tipp City, Ohio (93)

    1. Dayton KOA Holiday

    21 Reviews
    Brookville, OH
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (937) 833-3888

    "They have a short path in the woods which is a nice little loop. Great location with lots to do!"

    "Best tent sites are 320 and the ones next to the creek. Quietest tent sites are 408, 409 and 410, but those are also furthest from the bathroom. Very clean showerhouses."

    2. John Bryan State Park Campground

    42 Reviews
    Yellow Springs, OH
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (937) 767-1274

    "The campsite is next to the 12 mile set of mountain bike trails.  It is a great mountain biking/camping getaway.  The trails are easy, so for all levels.  Nice camping for families.  "

    "Great place to visit has three parks in one John Bryant and Glen Helen nature preserve and Clifton Gorge are some of the best hiking trails in south west Ohio."

    3. Buck Creek State Park Campground

    33 Reviews
    Clarence J. Brown Dam and Reservoir, OH
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (937) 322-5284

    $23 - $35 / night

    "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."

    "I did not spend enough time here to give a thorough review, but what I will say is that this site is nice if you need a campsite for a couple nights while passing through Ohio."

    4. Poor Farmer's Campground

    6 Reviews
    Fletcher, OH
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (937) 368-2449

    5. On Cedar Pond

    1 Review
    Tipp City, OH
    5 miles
    +1 (937) 825-2626

    $45 - $50 / night

    6. Kiser Lake State Park Campground

    13 Reviews
    Fletcher, OH
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (937) 362-3822

    "I may be biased, with it being close to home, but they have a lot for the kids to do. Beach, volleyball net, playground. Plenty of water locations. For me the bathrooms are unusable."

    "This park is know for the lake that is kayak and canoe friendly since it doesn’t allow any kind of boat with a motor. It also features a beach , 2 playgrounds and several hiking trails."

    7. 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!"

    8. Wright-Patterson FamCamp

    2 Reviews
    Medway, OH
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (937) 271-2535

    "If you are retired or active duty military, you have access to recreation sites maintained adjacent to many bases."

    9. Sycamore State Park Campground

    3 Reviews
    Brookville, OH
    14 miles
    Website

    "This park has such a variety of things to do. there’s a great disc golf course, really nice trails to hike with challenging hills and nice areas with shelters for grilling and parties and such."

    10. Enon Beach Campground

    3 Reviews
    Medway, OH
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (937) 882-6431
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  • Rebecca H.
    Sep. 9, 2025

    Wapakoneta KOA

    Out Standing

    Wonderful facility! Pool, pool table, games for kids and adults. The grounds are beautiful and the staff is super friendly and helpful! Oh and in the laundry room they even have a sink for washing dishes! Great for tent campers ar those with small units that don't have kitchens.

  • Shannon G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 3, 2025

    Indian Lake State Park Campground

    Lots of sites

    Our pad was not level front to back so we had to adjust a little bit. The fire ring was nice but our picnic table was beat up. I went to move it and the seat pulled right off. We stayed on a Sunday night so it wasn’t packed. There are a ton of sites. Some had great shade and others didn’t have any at all. The bathrooms were flush toilets and they did have shower houses too. The camp store is really big and it’s right next to their pool. They have a dog park, place to dock your boat and a small beach. I would imagine this would be a pretty busy during the summer.

  • Lisa M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 30, 2025

    Resting Roost

    Okay for one night I guess

    We were kind of stuck, looking for a place to stay as we didn’t have reservations during Labor Day weekend so found this place that was listed on Hip Camp. Near Belle Center. PROS- was relatively cheap, $24,out in the middle of fields so pretty quiet, host seems pretty nice. CONS- had to back up a 100 yard driveway, lots of bugs, smells as they just fertilized the fields (not the owners fault). Okay for setting up a tent or a small rig but wouldn’t advise for trailers. Electric was an extension cord. I think water is available. Owner could have mowed the place a bit.

  • Lisa M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 30, 2025

    Buck Creek State Park Campground

    Quiet park with level spaces

    This park was pretty packed over Labor Day weekend, but it still felt like it wasn’t super crowded. Our space was nice and level. Nice hiking trails in the area. Showers were very nice and clean. Several water spickets throughout the park if you needed to access them. It was a bit of a drive back into the campground, probably 3 1/2 miles.

  • Megan M.
    Aug. 27, 2025

    Grand Lake St. Marys State Park — Grand Lake St Marys State Park

    Campground is fine but the lake reeks of POO

    First the good: the campground is big and spacious. Some areas were like RV parking lots- no trees, no shade, but there was a grassy area in the middle with nice big trees and shade. There is a nice pool and splash pad. Weirdly, the pool closed from 4 to 5, leaving us with nowhere to go on a 90+ degree day. 

    Now, the not-so-good: we stayed in a camper cabin and it was very shabby and dirty. It had bunkbeds, a full size fridge, and a folding table and folding chairs, which was nice (and rare in Ohio state park camper cabins). The bathrooms were average. Not new, not especially sparkling clean, but fine. Not gross, at least.

    Now, the terrible: the entire lake stinks of pig poop. All the air smells like poo. You feel like you are breathing feces when you approach the water. We were right on the water so we couldn't escape the smell. 

    This lake is notorious for having algae blooms that prohibit swimming. So I did a google search before our trip and the Ohio Department of Health reports that the bacteria level in this lake is dangerously high, and no one should swim in this lake. However, when we walked to the campground beach, there was no sign or warning or anything indicating the bacteria in the water- and people were letting their children and dogs swim in it!! 

    We opted to not kayak or paddleboard in the lake because it was clear that it was full of poop. So we had nothing to do at the park except go to the pool (it was too hot to do anything else). We ended up driving around the country roads and seeing the sights so we could escape the smelly lake and hot poo fumes. Neil Armstrong was born in nearby Wapakoneta so there are some sights to see there, and the towns of Celina and ? one other are cute too. 

    Overall, I will not return to this lake or this part of the state. If you can't get in the water, paddle board or kayak, the only thing left to do is ride around in a boat and hope the water doesn't get anywhere near your mouth or your skin. No thanks.

  • d
    Aug. 19, 2025

    River Trail Campground II

    Just So-SO

    We stayed 3 nights. Our site was a dirt pads. There are mostly full-time residents. There is the smell of a massive Chicken coup at our site. THERE ARE A TON OF FLIES!!!!! We had flies for days!. We kill 3 and 5 more would pop-up in our trailer. I was so happy to leave this fly infested site. 

    It's very hard for me to give them less than 5 stairs because, everyone was so nice. We had them filled up our propane tanks and they actually brought them to us and hooked them up while we were gone. Someone even brought us wood planks for stabilizing our trailer. However, truth be told…. our spot was horrible-right next to the laundry room in direct sun and it stunk! The women's shower was gross too. ( I ended up, not using their shower room.)

    We never used their pool.

  • 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.

  • 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!

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 26, 2025

    Kiser Lake State Park Campground

    Quiet

    The campground has no full hookups but does have electric. RV sites have a view of the lake. Sites are clean and paved. There is a new shower house that’s pretty nice, but the other bathrooms are pretty nasty. For $29 nightly it’s a good campground. They do things with kids on many weekends. You can also rent canoes or paddle boats. No motors permitted on the lake.

Guide to Tipp City

Camping near Tipp City, Ohio, offers a variety of experiences for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful retreat or a fun-filled family adventure, there are several campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Hiking and Nature Trails: Explore the scenic trails at Caesar Creek State Park Campground. Reviewers mention, “Several trail heads start all around the site, both on top and at the bottom of the hill,” making it a great spot for hiking.
  • Fishing and Swimming: At Hueston Woods State Park Campground, visitors enjoy fishing and swimming. One camper noted, “The non-electric site was almost all real primitive campers,” highlighting the natural beauty of the area.
  • Disc Golf and Archery: Buck Creek State Park Campground features a disc golf course and an archery range. A reviewer shared, “Large park with a marina, archery range, disc golf and more,” showcasing the variety of activities available.

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the restrooms and showers. A visitor at John Bryan State Park Campground said, “The park and facilities are beautiful,” emphasizing the well-maintained amenities.
  • Friendly Staff: Many campers mention the helpfulness of the staff. One reviewer at Cowan Lake State Park Campground stated, “Campground staff and volunteers are amazing! Friendly atmosphere beautiful scenery.”
  • Spacious Campsites: Campers enjoy the spaciousness of the sites. A reviewer at Deer Creek State Park Campground noted, “Many of the sites have a large area behind the parking pad for tents and setting up games.”

What you should know:

  • Raccoons Can Be a Nuisance: At John Bryan State Park Campground, one camper warned, “The sheer number and boldness of raccoons...freaked the kids and new campers out.”
  • Reservation Fees: Some campgrounds, like Indian Lake State Park Campground, have additional reservation fees. A visitor mentioned, “The online reservation system is clumsy to use at best.”
  • Noise Levels: Campers at Hueston Woods State Park Campground reported noise issues, with one saying, “Music blaring and yelling all night long.”

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for campgrounds with amenities like playgrounds and swimming areas. Cowan Lake State Park Campground has a playground nearby, making it a great choice for families.
  • Plan for Raccoons: Keep food secured to avoid raccoon encounters. A camper at John Bryan State Park Campground advised, “Be vigilant with your food!”
  • Book Early for Weekends: Popular spots fill up quickly. A visitor at Hueston Woods State Park Campground noted, “Book early for weekends which are almost non-existent during the summer.”

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Lengths: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Stonelick State Park Campground mentioned, “Some sites are really short. Be sure to check the pad length.”
  • Look for Full Hookups: Campgrounds like Buck Creek State Park Campground offer full hookups, which can make your stay more comfortable.
  • Be Prepared for Crowds: Popular campgrounds can get busy, especially on weekends. A visitor at Indian Lake State Park Campground shared, “It was busy & loud like you'd expect.”

Camping near Tipp City, Ohio, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular campground near Tipp City, OH?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Tipp City, OH is Dayton KOA Holiday with a 4.2-star rating from 21 reviews.

What parks are near Tipp City, OH?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 14 parks near Tipp City, OH that allow camping, notably Clarence J. Brown Dam and Reservoir and West Fork of Mill Creek Lake.

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