Best Camping near Upper Sandusky, OH

Whether you're a tent camper, an RVer, or just passing through, Upper Sandusky, OH has a lot to offer. Upper Sandusky is a great camping destination for everyone. There are tons of nearby hikes, adventurous activities, and sights to see. You're sure to find the perfect spot for your Ohio camping adventure.

Best Camping Sites Near Upper Sandusky, OH (92)

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    1. Alum Creek State Park Campground

    76 Reviews
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    109 Saves
    Lewis Center, Ohio

    Large campground features shady sites for all types of camping. Pets are welcome on designated sites.

    An equestrian camp has 30 primitive sites available on a first-come, first-served basis.

    286 electric campsites offer both wooded and sunny areas, some of which overlook the lake. Each site has 20-, 30- and 50-amp electrical hookup. 24 full-service campsites offer electric, sewer and water hookups Heated shower facilities with flush toilets and dump station Beach and boat ramp for exclusive use of the overnight guests Basketball courts, volleyball, miniature golf, horseshoe pits, and playgrounds Nature programs Equestrian camp has 30 primitive sites available on a first-come, first-served basis.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    2. Delaware State Park Campground

    36 Reviews
    177 Photos
    157 Saves
    Radnor, Ohio

    This recreation area is part of Delaware Lake

    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Equestrian
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    3. Mt Gilead State Park Campground

    23 Reviews
    187 Photos
    52 Saves
    Mount Gilead, Ohio

    Located between Columbus and Mansfield, Mt. Gilead State Park provides the charm of a small, secluded park, while offering many of the amenities found at larger parks. Mt. Gilead's wildflowers, wildlife, and woodlands offer year-round wonder for hikers and nature lovers. The small lake is perfect for paddling or dropping a line to catch bass or bluegill. A picturesque gazebo and several shelters offer a perfect setting for weddings and family reunions.

    The cozy Mt. Gilead State Park Campground offers Full Hookup sites as well as 50/30-amp Electric sites. Pets are permitted on most campsites. Reservations are required and can be made online or by calling.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    4. Indian Lake State Park Campground

    32 Reviews
    66 Photos
    93 Saves
    Lakeview, Ohio

    Located in west-central Ohio, 5,100-acre Indian Lake State Park Campground offers a variety of water-related recreational opportunities. Visitors can boat, fish, jet-ski and camp at this noteworthy, man-made lake. The park itself is 800 acres and features two beaches for swimmers to enjoy. Campers can enjoy the shade of large mature oak, sycamore and maple trees and cozy up to a campfire for a night of s’mores and laughter. Indian Lake, Ohio campgrounds guarantee fun for everyone.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    5. Van Buren State Park Campground

    10 Reviews
    11 Photos
    20 Saves
    Van Buren, Ohio
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    6. Walnut Grove Campground

    3 Reviews
    16 Photos
    11 Saves
    Melmore, Ohio

    Walnut Grove Campground has a rich history of family camping along the beautiful Sandusky Scenic River in the uncharacteristic rolling hills in Seneca County. There have been five camp owners since the campground was developed in 1945 on a local family farm. The 52 acre camp has an upper and lower section with fishing ponds. The lower part has 70 sites that are located along the Sandusky Scenic River and has beautiful shade trees on the large camping lots. The remaining sites are located in the upper section. We welcome all campers and offer water, sewer and electric sites for those who would like to stay a short while, a month, or the season. In addition, we offer electric or primitive tent sites. For campers who do not have campers/tents, we offer cabins and an air-conditioned and heated fully furnished house (rental tab) that sleeps nine. The upper and lower sections have shelters for group camping.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    7. Sunset Springs RV Resort

    2 Reviews
    10 Photos
    10 Saves
    Nevada, Ohio
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
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    8. Heritage Springs Campground

    2 Reviews
    1 Photo
    12 Saves
    Carey, Ohio
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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      9. Tee Pee Family Campground

      1 Review
      Carey, Ohio
      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • Tents
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        10. Foxfire Family Fun Park

        1 Review
        4 Saves
        Nevada, Ohio
        • Pets
        • Fires
        • Electric Hookups
        • Phone Service
        • Reservable
        • RVs

        $35 - $110 / night

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      • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Delaware State Park Campground
        Oct. 29, 2024

        Delaware State Park Campground

        Large, well-laid-out park on the Delaware Reservoir

        General: 214-site campground, all with electric hookups. Campsites are in four loops.

        Site Quality: All sites are paved and appeared to be level. A fire ring, picnic table, and electric hookup complete each site. Generous foliage provides separation between most sites. 

        Bath/Shower: Fully contained all-gender units in the third loop. Each one has a bench and a baby changing station. Soap and air dryers. A more traditional bath/shower house was in the fourth loop (don’t know about the first two loops). 

        Activities/Amenities: Several hiking trails (but it was raining when we were there so didn’t explore), a small putt-putt course (free use of putters and balls), disc golf, shuffleboard, basketball, tennis, and a small camper store. Each loop has a playground and other recreational options (i.e. volleyball net). The marina offers water toy rentals. 

        My five-star rating is based on the possibility of what our stay might have been if the weather had cooperated! Unfortunately, it was cold and rainy during our stay in June. We will definitely be back again to take advantage of the marina rentals.

      • Amanda E.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Leafy Oaks RV Park and Campground
        Oct. 24, 2024

        Leafy Oaks RV Park and Campground

        One of our local favorites

        We tent camp. They have a great spot that’s set back in the woods. There are lots of trees. Very peaceful. Dislikes are no shower houses or toilets back there except one port a potty. The shower houses they do have not a huge fan of. Def bring your flip flops. They have a nice pond.

      • Dan M.
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        Oct. 14, 2024

        Cross Creek Camping Resort

        Nice spot in a good location.

        Sites are pretty close together and mostly permanent, but it’s in a good location and decent amenities. Our site needed maintenance but overall, it was a good week.

      • RThe Dyrt PRO User
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        Sep. 22, 2024

        Crystal Rock Campground - Sandusky, OH

        Lakeside - East Harbor State Park

        Super nice people- small sites- bathroom/ shower cleaned - a interesting area by Lakerside which is an 1800s art with very nice restaurants and shops most closed after Labor Day / do not take your rv /small roads - skip Sandusky

      • GThe Dyrt PRO User
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        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.

      • RThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Sunset Springs RV Resort
        Sep. 16, 2024

        Sunset Springs RV Resort

        Ohio River Peace

        We arrived and were able to upgrade to site #1 due to a cancellation, overlooking the Ohio River. No one between us and the river, and we had a grand view.

        The campground is very well kept, all sites would have been a good spot to call home for a couple nights. It was also a pretty quiet camp, compared to others, but they had their usual weekend events during the day for kids, to keep them occupied. Saturday evening they had a pot luck and then live music, which was good enough being a free event.

        The only complaint is that one of the campers had a white standard poodle and though leashed, they didn’t control the dog out of others personal space. Very irritating. The camp owners were there and we didn’t see them communicate with the dog’s owner about controlling their dog either. The dog seemed to still be in a puppy mode and just wanted to play, but that doesn’t excuse the owners.

        All in all, a great camp that we’ll likely return to.

      • Susan B.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Ottawa Metro Park Campground
        Sep. 16, 2024

        Ottawa Metro Park Campground

        Nice, clean campground, adjoining a big greenway

        Very clean and pleasant campground, not far off the interstate. A 13_mile Greenway passes by there. Very nice bath and shower house. All sites paved with water and electric. Great place to spend a night or two.

      • JThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Rustic Knolls Campground
        Sep. 14, 2024

        Rustic Knolls Campground

        Great campground

        Excellent campground with fantastic staff and owners. Nice swimming pond with inflatable attractions. Well stocked camp store. Lots of activities for the whole family.

      • Dan M.
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        Sep. 12, 2024

        Cross Creek Camping Resort

        Nice place, lot of seasonal camps

        Roads are pretty tight and spots are on the smallish side but not too bad. Most sites are seasonal campers and the non-seasonal sites are kept up very good. We stayed at a Premium pull-thru and the brick patio was very uneven causing me to trip several times. The brick fire ring was overgrown with weeds and grass coming thru the bricks and half of it was a 6-8 inch drop-off.... imagine falling off at night! This was site#133 the neighboring sites didn't look as bad. We would consider staying again at a different site. We camped at Cross Creek Camping Resort in a Fifth Wheel

      • Wailym C.
        Camper-submitted photo from Alum Creek State Park Campground
        Sep. 9, 2024

        Alum Creek State Park Campground

        Road Noise

        First time visiting this state campground and we only stayed one night, did not explore entire park.  Grounds well maintained, clean and decent amenities.  The sites are well placed and a good size.  But no water view on any of the “premium water view” sites in loop L, other than one L17 (the picture with view)  Same for loop K.  Guests and hosts were friendly and welcoming.  Quiet except for the road noise due to nearby busy roads.  The boat launch to lake access is very nice with plenty of parking and space.  Not bad for a stop when traveling through or a weekend.  We stayed with 34’ camper.  Site L15 (picture with red truck)

      • Charles K.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Ashland Fairgrounds
        Aug. 31, 2024

        Ashland Fairgrounds

        Great place to stop over night

        Ashland fairgrounds has $20 tent sites or $35 full hookups. You may need an extension cord. All back in sites. Bathrooms are open and close by. No showers. Very clean and quiet. There were 4 others staying here. All were nice. If you arrive after hours grab an envelope and drop payment in an envelope. If you stay in the grass parking lot while no other events are going on you can stay for free.

      • L
        Camper-submitted photo from Ottawa Metro Park Campground
        Aug. 26, 2024

        Ottawa Metro Park Campground

        Wonderful spot

        It is first come..no reservations. Water and electric 30 Amp and some 50 amps as well. Beautiful park with bike and walking paths. Camp hosts are very helpful. Bathrooms and showers are very clean.

      • J
        Camper-submitted photo from Sun Valley Family Campground
        Aug. 21, 2024

        Sun Valley Family Campground

        Clean facilities, poor book keeping

        Making the reservation didn’t go very smooth, the person taking the information didn’t sound like they knew what they were doing… They charged our credit card, and lost our reservation, however they did honor our word and allowed us to camp. The bathrooms and showers were clean. The camping area had portable toilets that were clean! For just overnight it was OK, not a place I would vacation at.

      • B
        Camper-submitted photo from Arrowhead Lake RV Park & Campground
        Aug. 6, 2024

        Arrowhead Lake RV Park & Campground

        Pretty Nice + Cheap

        Sites are large for the weekend campers. The seasonal ones all have back in and the weekends are pull through which is kinda nice. They have two ponds, one for fishing and one for swimming. The swimming one has a dock kids jump off but it only goes to about 3.5-4 feet deep at the deepest point. Overall a pretty nice camping spot. Oh and it was only $45 a night.

      • JThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Toledo East-Stony Ridge KOA
        Aug. 5, 2024

        Toledo East-Stony Ridge KOA

        Small basic campground near Toledo

        Our site was $59.95 a night.

        We were in Site# 504. We had Full hook- up with a gravel pull-through.
        We travel towing a 14 foot trailer and were able to fit both in our pull through site along with my jeep. The site was easy to level. We were charged $25 additional for my jeep since we were towing the trailer. We also were charged $10 because we arrived at 1:25 PM and check-in is at 2 PM. The park was close to empty so arriving early was not an inconvenience. We drove ourselves to our spot (no escort).

        Our site was shaded with lots of trees. This was a smaller lot with our neighbors fairly close.

        The lot comes with a concrete patio with picnic table and fire ring. They sell wood for $6 a bundle.

        There is free WiFi, although not strong. They offer Cable TV and there are many channels.

        There is not a community outdoor kitchen or community fire pit.

        They pickup your garbage at your site daily before noon.

        You are allowed to ride personal golf carts. They do not provide golf cart rentals. There is really not a need to have a Golf cart because it is a smaller campground.

        They do have a Swimming pool but it is currently closed due to maintenance (although it just looked closed- no signs of maintenance being done).

        There is a Playground. They also offer horseshoes, corn hole, giant jinga.

        They have a basic general store. There are not scheduled activities for kids.

        There is not a snack bar/restaurant on site.

        The streets are gravel so not great for riding bikes. This is an RV park with tent camping and cabins to rent.

        They have one shower house. The shower house has individual bathrooms with your own sink, shower, toilet. These are kept very clean.

        There is a laundry facility. It is a cash only facility, but they have a change machine. There are approximately 4 washers and 4 dryers. It is approximately $2.50 to wash and $2.50 to dry a load.

        They have a small fenced in dog park.

        There isn’t tons to doin the actual city of Perryville. But Toledo is a 20 minute drive.

      • Randall K.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Blue Heron Ohio Turnpike RV Lot
        Jul. 18, 2024

        Blue Heron Ohio Turnpike RV Lot

        Perfect overnighter

        Simplicity at its finest. Highway stop is open 24 hrs so you have food and bathrooms all night. Everything is bright, nice and clean and feels very safe. Free overnight stay allowed and for extra $20 you can get electricity (rows of hookups in the back of the parking lot). There was at least 10 other campers there. And no need to travel far to get back on the highway. Can’t be beat.

        Oh and Mario’s pizza in the plaza has an off the menu gluten free pizza and it was pretty tasty! I was happily surprised!

        FYI - you need cash to pay for the electric at a machine and then you get a ticket to display in the dash. The machine didn’t take cards.

      • Beth R.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Cardinal Center Campground
        Jun. 23, 2024

        Cardinal Center Campground

        Campsite Ok. Great amenities!

        Pros: Full hookup (sewer, water, 50/30 AMP) Level site Partially shaded in afternoon Lots of amenities: indoor pool, stocked lake (catch & release), corn hole, bouncy pad, basketball court & playground Easy overnight stay off I71

        Cons: Gravel site Picnic table in rough condition Wi-Fi keeps dropping connection

      • Mary S.
        Camper-submitted photo from Shadylake Campground
        Jun. 12, 2024

        Shadylake Campground

        It's unfortunate that I have to give them even 1 star.

        It's unfortunate I have to even give them 1 star. Absolutely horrible people to deal with and filthy place! The grounds were unkept and the pond, well, dont swim in it. We paid for the season and could not even get into our spot because he had rented out our spot to someone else! Every time we went out to make sure it was empty someone new was rented out to it. Filthy facility and the workers, when you could find one, were rude and obnoxious. We had to talk to the manager, who was hiding in the house, over a speaker. We couldn't hear him because of all the dogs barking in the background but he refused to come and speak to us.

      • CThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Alum Creek State Park Campground
        May. 23, 2024

        Alum Creek State Park Campground

        Large Established State Park

        Very well maintained, established state park. Sites are paved, level, and generally ample in space. Ample shade and privacy if needed. Amenities include boating, fishing, disc golf, MTB trails, live music select evenings, etc. Facilities are cleaned regularly. Staff are friendly and helpful..

      • April J.
        Camper-submitted photo from Sandusky Milan RV Park
        May. 14, 2024

        Sandusky Milan RV Park

        Wonderfully Updated!

        This campground has been wonderfully updated! The owners have added in an additional playground, dog park, newly paved roadways, newly redone building, a new pavilion, fire pit, and boat parking! We love camping here every chance we get! It is convenient to the turnpike and Cedar Point is just a few miles away!

      • April J.
        Camper-submitted photo from Milan Travel Park
        May. 14, 2024

        Milan Travel Park

        Wonderfully updated!

        This campground has been wonderfully updated! The owners have added in an additional playground, dog park, newly paved roadways, newly redone building, a new pavilion, fire pit, and boat parking! We love camping here every chance we get! It is convenient to the turnpike and Cedar Point is just a few miles away!



      Guide to Upper Sandusky

      Camping near Upper Sandusky, Ohio, offers a variety of experiences for outdoor lovers. From well-maintained campgrounds to fun activities, there’s something for everyone.

      What to do:

      • Boating and Fishing: Alum Creek State Park Campground is a great spot for water activities. One visitor mentioned, "Amenities include boating, fishing, disc golf, MTB trails, live music select evenings, etc." This makes it perfect for those who love being on the water.
      • Hiking and Trails: Mohican State Park Campground is known for its beautiful trails. A camper shared, "Close to hiking, MTB trails, canoeing. Sites are generally level with ample spacing."
      • Disc Golf and Miniature Golf: Delaware State Park Campground has added a new putt-putt course and disc golf. A reviewer noted, "They put in a putt-putt course recently, had disc golf."

      What campers like:

      • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the facilities. One reviewer at East Harbor State Park Campground said, "Clean showers, bathrooms, and a camp shop."
      • Friendly Staff: Many campers mention the helpfulness of the staff. A visitor at Mohican State Park Campground remarked, "Park staff were friendly and helpful."
      • Spacious Sites: Campers enjoy the spaciousness of the sites. A review for Alum Creek State Park Campground stated, "Sites are paved, level, and generally ample in space."

      What you should know:

      • Noise Levels: Some campgrounds can be noisy. A visitor at Alum Creek State Park Campground noted, "The constant road noise and insane amount of small plane traffic is extremely annoying."
      • Reservation Fees: Be prepared for reservation fees at some parks. A camper at Indian Lake State Park Campground mentioned, "The online reservation system is clumsy to use at best. And you have to make a reservation."
      • Limited Cell Service: If you rely on your phone, be aware that some areas have poor reception. A camper at Kelleys Island State Park Campground said, "The entire campground is a dead zone."

      Tips for camping with families:

      • Playgrounds: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds for kids. Mt Gilead State Park Campground has a "good playground" that kids will enjoy.
      • Family-Friendly Activities: Delaware State Park Campground offers plenty of activities for families. One reviewer mentioned, "Each section has its own playground for the kids."
      • Quiet Hours: Make sure to check the quiet hours. A visitor at East Harbor State Park Campground noted, "Quiet hours were, however, quiet!"

      Tips from RVers:

      • Site Selection: Choose your site wisely. A camper at Findley State Park Campground said, "The only downfall I saw is that it is not full hook up in most spots."
      • Check for Level Sites: Some sites may not be level. A reviewer at Mohican State Park Campground mentioned, "A few of the spots are not level and it appeared that not all of them had tables or fire pits."
      • Space for Big Rigs: If you have a larger RV, check if the campground is big rig friendly. A camper at Alum Creek State Park Campground noted, "Big rig friendly" as one of its features.

      Camping near Upper Sandusky, Ohio, has a lot to offer, from beautiful parks to family-friendly activities. Whether you're in an RV or tent camping, you'll find a spot that suits your needs.

      Frequently Asked Questions

      • Which is the most popular campground near Upper Sandusky, OH?

        According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Upper Sandusky, OH is Alum Creek State Park Campground with a 4.4-star rating from 76 reviews.

      • What parks are near Upper Sandusky, OH?

        According to TheDyrt.com, there are 10 parks near Upper Sandusky, OH that allow camping, notably Delaware Lake and Alum Creek Lake.