Best Campgrounds near Upper Sandusky, OH

Upper Sandusky, Ohio and the surrounding area feature several established campgrounds catering to various camping preferences. The region includes campgrounds such as Tee Pee Family Campground directly in Upper Sandusky and Sunset Springs RV Resort in nearby Bucyrus. Most facilities accommodate tent camping, RV setups, and cabin rentals. Foxfire Campground and Walnut Grove Campground offer cabin options with modern amenities. The campgrounds generally provide electric hookups, water access, and sanitary facilities, with varying levels of additional amenities like showers, dump stations, and picnic tables.

Camping season in this area typically runs from early May through late October or early November, with most campgrounds closing for winter. Many sites require advance reservations, particularly during summer weekends and holiday periods. Campers should note that sites tend to fill quickly during peak season. The terrain throughout the region is relatively flat, making most campgrounds accessible without specialized vehicles. Seasonal weather affects camping experiences significantly, with humid summers and occasional thunderstorms. A visitor noted, "The pond was fantastic. Has a large inflatable slide and a dock that you can jump off of in the middle. Kids loved it."

Campgrounds near Upper Sandusky commonly feature recreational water access through ponds, lakes, or creeks. Several visitors mentioned swimming amenities as key highlights, with multiple campgrounds offering dedicated swimming areas and fishing opportunities. Family-friendly activities are common throughout the area, with planned events especially on weekends. Arrowhead Lake RV Park provides two ponds—one for fishing and another for swimming with a dock. While many campgrounds have permanent or seasonal residents, weekend campers can generally find available sites. Some campers report that certain campgrounds have limited shade or closely spaced sites. One camper shared that "sites are large for the weekend campers" at Arrowhead Lake, while noting the swimming pond "only goes to about 3.5-4 feet deep at the deepest point."

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Best Camping Sites Near Upper Sandusky, Ohio (91)

    1. Sunset Springs RV Resort

    3 Reviews
    Nevada, OH
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (419) 562-9156

    "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."

    "This location is not technically in Upper area. The website has two different locations. We ended up in the one in Mohican area in Loudonville."

    2. Tee Pee Family Campground

    1 Review
    Carey, OH
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (419) 396-3042

    "Our fire pit is less than 3 feet away from the next camper. Playgrounds for the kids are very weak. Just a few swing sets but that’s about it. 2 bathhouses for the entire campground."

    3. Walnut Grove Campground

    3 Reviews
    Melmore, OH
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (419) 448-0914

    4. Foxfire Family Fun Park

    1 Review
    Nevada, OH
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 482-2190

    $35 - $110 / night

    "Close to town/shopping if needed."

    5. Foxfire Campground

    1 Review
    Nevada, OH
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 482-2190

    6. Delaware State Park Campground

    37 Reviews
    Radnor, OH
    31 miles
    Website

    "Delaware State Park is a gem in the Ohio state park system. What is amazing to us is how few people seem to know it exists!"

    "This is another of our favorite Ohio State Parks.  The campground is setup in a nice layout with each of the separate sections having a spoke and wheel layout with a bathhouse in the middle.  "

    7. Heritage Springs Campground

    2 Reviews
    Carey, OH
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (419) 387-7738

    "This was a good overnight stop on a cold windy night through Ohio. Front desk people were extremely friendly and helpful. Bathrooms were very clean and hot shower."

    8. Alum Creek State Park Campground

    80 Reviews
    Lewis Center, OH
    43 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 548-4039

    "Happened to be next to the park host. No choice of where to locate my large tent.  Showers/bathrooms were OK--older facilities.  "

    "First off we have to say that Ohio State Park campgrounds are some of the best we’ve ever stayed in."

    9. Mt Gilead State Park Campground

    24 Reviews
    Mount Gilead, OH
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (419) 946-1961

    "This is one of the smaller campgrounds in the Ohio State Parks system but it’s a little hidden gem."

    "The "Camp Host" came around a few times a day to ensure trash was picked up and needs were met. Site 8 has full hookups and a concrete parking pad."

    10. Arrowhead Lake RV Park & Campground

    4 Reviews
    Bluffton, OH
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (419) 365-5374

    $225 - $250 / night

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Recent Reviews near Upper Sandusky, OH

397 Reviews of 91 Upper Sandusky Campgrounds


  • J
    Sep. 7, 2025

    Delaware State Park Campground

    Great peaceful campground

    This is our second time coming here really enjoy this place it's typically more of a quiet relaxed camp there is a playground in each of the 4 sections for kids to play with a remodel shower house at each one. Att works good here verizion not so much but at night when people are sleeping verizion gets a little better.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 6, 2025

    Toledo East-Stony Ridge KOA

    First KOA

    Nice campground, gravel semi level spot. Full hookup but sewer connection was at very back of spot. We used dump station.

  • Lisa M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 4, 2025

    Alum Creek State Park Campground

    Nice park but some traffic noise

    Spent three nights here while we were visiting friends in Lewis Center. We stayed in F09 and it was a great spot. Lots of protection on both sides so it was very secluded. And close to the shower house. Only reason I didn’t give this five stars was there was still quite a bit of traffic noise around the park that you could hear. Some nice hiking trails as well. Campsite was nice and level. Showers were super clean and awesome water pressure.

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

    Mt Gilead State Park Campground

    Small, quiet campground

    We like this small campground, it works well for us. Our pad was pretty level and not hard to back into with a small camper. however, a lot of the pads are at 90° angles instead of 45° so it can be harder for a larger camper back in. The full hook up side the sites are really tight together. The electric only sits are spread out a little more. Some have decent shade while others have none at all. Our site was really nice and had space for a tent or you could hang from a hammock. Great camp store, playgrounds, frisbee golf, hiking paths and small lake.

  • 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.

  • Shannon G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 2, 2025

    Van Buren State Park Campground

    Small and peaceful

    We stayed one night on our way to IN. We’ve never been here before and wanted to check it off our list. It’s a small campground with one side as equestrian and the other side not. All sites had electric and water, no full hookup. There were only drop toilets and no showers. They were clean but I don’t think I’d want to do more than a weekend there. It had a nice playground for kids and plenty of trails to hike or go horseback riding. They also had a dog park and small wildflower garden. The check in cabin had ice and wood for sale but no store. Our site was really nice. The pads were recently paved and had a huge bumper at the end. The fire ring was nice and the site had plenty of space for tents.

  • 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.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 26, 2025

    Meadow Brook Campground

    Motorcycle Tent Camping

    Very friendly staff and clean facilities. Primarily a seasonal camper location but I found many open tent sites on a weekday. Nice grassy spot to pitch the tent, a rare luxury.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 16, 2025

    Cross Creek Camping Resort

    A Very Pleasant and Quiet Campground

    This campground is clean and we'll maintained. They have a pool, and activities on the weekends. Must sure have a tree and grass with fire pits and a table.


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

Are there family-friendly campgrounds with kid activities near Upper Sandusky?

Several family-oriented campgrounds near Upper Sandusky offer excellent activities for children. Wooded Acres Campground provides plenty for kids to enjoy, including a large paved bike trail adjacent to the campground and ample space for outdoor play. The campground is tucked away in the woods, creating a fun natural environment. Delaware State Park Campground is another excellent option with a thoughtfully designed layout featuring roomy sites and a wooded feel. The park offers swimming, hiking trails, and outdoor activities that appeal to families. Foxfire Family Fun Park is also worth considering for its recreational facilities specifically designed with children in mind. Most campgrounds in the area maintain playgrounds, planned weekend activities during peak season, and natural areas for exploration.

What campgrounds are available in Upper Sandusky, Ohio?

Upper Sandusky offers several camping options within a reasonable driving distance. Tee Pee Family Campground is located directly in Upper Sandusky and provides standard amenities including water, toilets, and is big-rig friendly with reservable sites. Nearby, Ottawa Metro Park Campground features spacious sites primarily designed for RVs, along with swimming areas, fishing spots, and walking trails. Within a short drive, you'll find additional options like Foxfire Campground near Nevada and Arrowhead Lake RV Park & Campground. The region offers a mix of public parks and private campgrounds to accommodate different camping preferences, whether you're looking for basic tent sites or full-service RV hookups.

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

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Upper Sandusky, OH is Sunset Springs RV Resort with a 5-star rating from 3 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.