Top Tent Camping near Worthington, OH
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Best Tent Sites Near Worthington, OH (9)
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Scioto-Grove Metro Park
Grove City, Ohio8 Reviews13 Photos96 SavesScioto Grove Metro Park is a 620-acre park along the Scioto River with mature forests and scenic bluffs overlooking the river. It features more than seven miles of trails, two picnic areas with shelters, tables and grills, a kids play area and several overlook decks. The park is located on a scenic bend of the Scioto River and is a great destination for canoeists, kayakers, anglers and people wanting to see waterfowl and other wildlife. Dogs on leashes are welcome throughout the park, which also features a sledding hill.
Thanks to a generous donation of 193 acres of land from the City of Grove City, funds from the State of Ohio Clean Ohio Program, and passage of a property tax levy by Franklin County voters, Metro Parks has developed this park for people of all ages and abilities to experience nature and enjoy quality time with family and friends. Additional support came from outdoor retailer REI to construct a backpack trail along the river for those just getting into the sport, as well as those seasoned backpackers who want a quick overnight without having to journey several hours.
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Geneva Hills - Camp and Event Center
Rockbridge, Ohio1 Review4 SavesProviding a place for all God's children to grow in Faith, Fellowship and Fun through Christ-centered camps and outdoor ministries.
Located in the beautiful Hocking Hills in southern Fairfield County, Ohio, it is a quick and convenient drive that feels a million miles away - providing the serenity and connection with God's creation that only being emerged in nature can provide.
Learn more about who we are, what we do and how you can participate in or support our work. As a non-profit with a seasonal mission, we still must maintain our facilities throughout the year to allow us to adequately support our mission. Lodging is a great way to help support our camp and help us cover our basic costs throughout the year while enjoying the outdoor experience and facilities that Geneva Hills has to offer.
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$35 - $600 / night
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Walhonding Hills Campground
Danville, Ohio1 Review8 Saves- Pets
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Merritt Site
Be the first to review!Clarence J. Brown Dam and Reservoir, Ohio2 SavesThis recreation area is part of Clarence J. Brown Dam and Reservoir
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SaltCreek Retreats
Be the first to review!Adelphi, Ohio1 SaveLocation, Location, Location! In the heart of the Hocking Hills, high up on the top of the hills overlooking the SaltCreek Valley. We offer our Family Farm with dry off grid camping in Mini convertible A frame cabins, dry camping cabin, yurt, dispersed camping & full service cabin home. We offer acres of private land with hiking trails, the Salt Creek for swimming & fishing, bikes available to share, firewood cut & stacked on site. We provide all the necessities for enjoying a camping trip without you having to lift a finger. We provide Comfy beds, linens, propane heaters, chuck camp box with all your culinary needs, lanterns, flashlights, maps of area attractions & supported businesses. Let’s not forget you will be in the middle of the woods where all the birds and animals live. That includes, flying insects, ants, stink bugs, skunks, raccoons, fox, coyote, deer, birds, bats and Hillbillies.
We are 20 minutes from The Caves, 5 minutes to a full service Village with grocery store, butcher shops, gas stations, 5 restaurants & banking needs. Luxury camping at its best.
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$50 - $225 / night
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Saulisberry Park Campground
Be the first to review!Ridgeway, Ohio3 Saves- Pets
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Recent Tent Reviews In Worthington
464 Reviews of 9 Worthington Campgrounds
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.
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
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)
Hocking Hills Camping & Canoe
New Ownership and its amazing!!!
This campground has been a staple of Hocking Hills for decades. Finally some new owners took over in May ‘24 and have really done an amazing job renovating things. The staff is super friendly, large primitive campsites right on the river with tons of shade trees! They are even building treehouses to stay in. We love it here!
Scioto-Grove Metro Park
Great for a quick getaway
Need to reserve online, books up very fast. 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.
Campbell Cove Camping
The perfect family campground !
This is our first time staying at a non state park. I was a little nervous, but I already booked our next visit here ! To start, the staff are absolutely amazing and so kind. We stayed at site 61 and the lake view is perfect. Bring your hammock because there are plenty of trees !!
There is a great playground for kids and a swimming hole. The bathrooms are so clean. You can kayak on the lake and they do have rentals .
Campbell Cove Camping
Wonderfully well kept campground
This is a very nice campground near all of the attractions of Hocking Hills, Ohio. We had full hookups that were excellent, but if we didn't there were several new restrooms throughout the grounds. The camp store has the usual stuff you'll find and is always seems to have a friendly attendant behind the counter. There are several fun things for the kids to do, including a very large bounce pad and a pretty nice looking playground. There's a somewhat small swimming area, but it seems to be pretty clean for a pond. The campground is right on Lake Logan and there's access to the water at the bottom of the grounds. There's also boat rentals right around the corner.
Tomorrow's Stars RV Resort
Easy Layover and Kid Friendly
Tomorrow Stars Campground is an excellent layover off I-70, offering a family-friendly and quiet atmosphere. The campground features a pool and boasts clean, well-maintained facilities. The staff goes above and beyond to provide assistance, ensuring a pleasant stay for all visitors. With easy in and out pull-through, level sites, Tomorrow Stars Campground guarantees a hassle-free experience for travelers.
Dillon State Park Campground
Nice spacious campsites
First time at this park booked last minute so options were limited wasn't sure what leftovers we would get but ended up with 2 great sites. We lucked out and had 2 trees just right for hammock relaxing but it seems like lots of sites have no trees just depends on the section of park not alot of privacy between. Sites but there huge so you don't feel stuffed in next to everyone. Shower houses are limited 1 in each section but plenty of flush bathrooms located all over and kept very clean. Internet works very well verizon and att.
Jackson Lake Park
It’s was pretty decent
So originally I was not super thrilled when we arrived but that changed quickly. We booked last minute on a holiday weekend and had like 2 options for a spot. I wasn’t happy with our spot but again that’s my own fault. I would definitely book ahead and look at the map to find a good spot. Some are very close to neighbors. Others are really nice. I was upset The pool was not open since there was no post about it being closed and the website says it would be open the weekend of Memorial Day. So I went into everything with a pretty crappy attitude. THEN, we went to the lake and at the desk was the new managers. They have only had it for 2 weeks now. They were super super sweet. She told us that they really did everything in their power to have the pool open and it just did not work out. They worked really hard to get it fixed and it needs to cure for like a week. I believe she said. So completely NOT their fault. Again they have only been there 2 weeks. We met some seasonal people and they were super nice as well. Our kids made friends quickly. The little lake was so much fun. My children were upset we had to leave early due to the storm coming in. We did not want to travel back in the storm. However I could have paid 100 dollars more and got into the jellystone park. I don’t think I recommend our spot though. It was on a corner which was nice but so small, no shade, fire pit was so little, no picnic table or anything. But if the pool was up, it would have been better.
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..
Deer Creek Camping Resort
Generous Sites!
We stayed two nights in #184. Our site was HUGE! The pad was very level, so setting up the TT was quick and easy.
We checked one restroom and one wash house: both were in good condition and quite clean. Lysol was in the air.
The lake was pretty. Watching the herons was relaxing.
The people in our section were courteous. All seemed to obey the quiet hours.
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. Fortunately, we had a spigot by our site, so we could fill once we parked.
We'll definitely be back.
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Dogwood Valley
Overpriced
Used to love to camp there but it is getting so crowded and overpriced. Bring a life jacket or you will get charged to use theirs in the lake, which is also a charge.
Alum Creek State Park Campground
Great park
Been here before came back because we liked it so much. Sites are good sized compared to alot of state parks good for tent and rv. Cell service is good, bathrooms are older and could use updating but are decently clean for use.
Campbell Cove Camping
Cute little spot fun for kids
This place was really cute. I personally feel like it was a little too open for my liking. I’d rather feel like I’m out in the woods more and maybe a little bit more space between you and your neighbor . However, it was nice. One of the gentlemen that worked there I think also stays during the season. His name is Steve. He is super friendly and helpful. He taught my kids some fishing tricks ! And don’t get me started on the bathrooms!! I have NEVER seen such amazing, clean, nice bathrooms at a campground we decided to use their shower instead of our camper shower ! 
Hidden Lakes Campground
Trashy, dumb with potholes everywhere, drug$ everywhere
We had owned a property and it got stolen l
Campbell Cove Camping
Campbell cove
My family recently stayed at Campbell Cove for the weekend. Everything appeared new and updated. The sites were nice and level. Nice playground and clubhouse building.
Unfortunately we went during the office season so the clubhouse was closed and the jump pad wasn't up.
We hope to come back someday
Dillon State Park Campground
GREAT VIBES
Absolutely loved the short overnight stay. Perfect sunset and sunrise experience, the grounds are kept well, bathroom/shower house is as clean as can be 😻🥰 perfect for families!
Deer Creek Camping Resort
LOVE IT
I adore this place so much. It's just the overall atmosphere there that makes you feel like you belong.
Berkshire Campgrounds
Incorrect pricing
The price advertised on The Dyrt is incorrect. It is not $38.50/day. We paid $50.29 with full hook ups. Very clean, staff very nice, but guests are not allowed without registering at the office. Many seasonal/full time residents which made for quite a bit of early morning traffic. Beautiful fishing pond with well groomed trails. Dogs are allowed off leash on the trails. Staff very pet friendly and courteous. Well appointed camp store. Water pressure excellent. Electric well within standard. Gravel pads, our site was off 2”.
Alum Creek State Park Campground
Alum Creek - Nicely Designed and Well Maintained
Alum Creek State Park is a very well designed State park. Its located north of Columbus, Oh just off I-71N. The sites have level pads. The park is very neat and clean. Our particular rv site was an electric only site (L06) but water was just across the street so if was convienent to fill the camper. This was a very pretty campground with boating and water sports as the main activity.
When approaching the campground make sure you GPS is set for the campground and not the park. the two are separated by a few miles and signage at the park to the campground is not clear, especially, at 11:00PM when it is dark.
While were there they had a trivia night which was fun and a free pancake breakfast on Sat. morning which was quite delicious.
For Astronomers this is a Bortle class 4 site with an SQM rating of 21.27. I did not get observe from this site as it was cloudy due to wildfire smoke. Overall we had a great time at the park.
The electric only sites were priced at $33/night.
Campbell Cove Camping
My two night stay
This place was delightful, staff there were friendly and welcoming. Wifi is all over campground. Sites were clean and well kept. My campsite 137 did have some hay but that didn’t bother me. Sometimes you hear road traffic but this campground has kayaking there for 15 per hour, very clean bathrooms, ice and firewood, and is spacious.
Deer Creek Camping Resort
This campground is a great get away to meet up with great friends
Disregard the review from Kim B on May 31st, 2023. She was kicked out because her 5th wheel sewer on it was compacted and couldn't be used. she has posted twice for help to unclog it because of using 5 gallon buckets with toilet lid. 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 to use. All she said, as a review was actually about the crook she is to survive and take money not holding a job herself. She did the review because she paid monthly on the 1st and it was the 31st she was told she had to be out by that Saturday, the 3rd of June. I would post photos of what I stated above but they have to be your own photos and they are her pleas for help telling what she was doing. This is a great campground to stay at and because of people like her is what gives places a bad name. Which advising her to leave was the way to keep the campground clean and safe for all to enjoy. Don't let one rotten apple make your decision on a great place to stay. Many wonderful people will reach out to help you rather hooking up, helping to start your fire, even asking if you want to join them for breakfast/lunch or dinner. Or join them around their fire for great conversations.
Campbell Cove Camping
Relaxing
Extremely relaxing and enjoyable. It was extremely hot when we were there and it’s not shaded well in the full hook up area. Really could use a pool but instead has ponds you can swim in. We loved it here and definitely will go back.
John Bryan State Park Campground
Perfect Camping Experience
My step dad and I stayed here and it was a fantastic experience! it had amazing amenities, super easy to navigate and find and super affordable! Most of all it was safe, we left out stuff there all day while we were out exploring and nothing was ever disturbed and we were never disturbed during our stay there. It was a great experience, we will most definitely be back!
Delaware State Park Campground
Great park
Spent the weekend would've spent longer if not for work. Some sites were bigger than others but all had plenty of space and alot of tree shade. They put in a put put course recently, had disk golf. We were in section c it had upgraded single person shower house and I was told there in the process of upgrading all of them to that style. huge beach area and each section has its own playground for the kids. Cell phone service I had verizon which was 1 bar but the wife has att and her phone worked no problems.
Delaware State Park Campground
Well maintained, quiet and relaxing campground.
My wife and I have begun our full-time RV living. We stayed at this state park during the transition from selling our house. We did not have time to enjoy everything this park has to offer. However, the staff was friendly, the campsites were well maintained and it was quiet.
Guide to Worthington
Camping near Worthington, Ohio, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking to pitch a tent or park your RV, there are plenty of options to explore.
What to do:
- Hiking: Explore the scenic trails at Hocking Hills State Park Campground. One visitor mentioned, "Beautiful area with great hikes and views close by," making it a perfect spot for nature lovers.
- Fishing and Boating: At Alum Creek State Park Campground, you can enjoy fishing and boating. A camper noted, "The sites have level pads... The park is very neat and clean," highlighting the well-maintained facilities.
- Disc Golf: If you're into disc golf, check out Buck Creek State Park Campground, which features a disc golf course. One reviewer said, "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 Mohican State Park Campground remarked, "Restrooms and showers clean and sanitary," which is a big plus for many.
- Spacious Campsites: Many campgrounds, like Dillon State Park Campground, offer large sites. One camper shared, "They have very large sites and there is no trouble finding one with trees," making it comfortable for families.
- Friendly Staff: Campers often mention the helpfulness of the staff. At Delaware State Park Campground, a reviewer said, "The staff was friendly, the campsites were well maintained," which adds to the overall experience.
What you should know:
- Close Proximity: Many campgrounds are just a short drive from Worthington, making it easy to plan a quick getaway. For instance, John Bryan State Park Campground is nearby and offers beautiful hiking trails.
- Crowded Weekends: Some campgrounds can get busy, especially on weekends. A visitor at Indian Lake State Park Campground noted, "No one seemed to care about the 10 pm quiet time," so plan accordingly if you prefer a quieter experience.
- Reservation System: Be prepared for online reservations. One camper at Alum Creek State Park Campground mentioned, "The online reservation system is clumsy to use at best," so it might take some patience.
Tips for camping with families:
- Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for campgrounds with amenities for kids. Delaware State Park Campground has playgrounds, making it a great choice for families. A camper said, "Each section has its own playground for the kids."
- Plan Activities: Make sure to plan activities that everyone can enjoy. A visitor at Hocking Hills State Park Campground suggested, "Plan to take a hike if you can and go early to beat the crowds."
- Pack Essentials: Bring along games and outdoor gear. A family camper at Dillon State Park Campground mentioned, "Many of the sites have a large area behind the parking pad for tents and setting up games."
Tips from RVers:
- Check Site Sizes: Make sure to check the size of the RV sites. A reviewer at Buck Creek State Park Campground noted, "The non-electric sites don't have a lot of space or privacy," which is something to consider when booking.
- Electric Hookups: Look for campgrounds with electric hookups. A visitor at A.W. Marion State Park Campground mentioned, "The flush toilets are closed for the season so only the vault toilets were open," highlighting the importance of knowing what facilities are available.
- Plan for Noise: Be prepared for noise, especially on busy weekends. A camper at Indian Lake State Park Campground said, "Lots of kids on bikes riding down the middle of the road," so if you're looking for peace, consider timing your visit.
Camping near Worthington, Ohio, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. With a little planning, you can enjoy a great outdoor experience!
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