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Maple Grove (Campground G) β Jesse Owens State Park
About
State Park
Jesse Owens offers four no-fee campgrounds. Campers should follow the self-registration process. Campsites may be occupied on a first-come, first-served basis with a two-week maximum stay. All other state park camping rules apply. NOTE: One camping area β Sand Hollow β closes for the winter season.
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonFair
- AT&TFair
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Fires
Close quarters, but free
Itβs free but space is tight. Would only recommend if you need a quick stop and, like me, donβt wanna pay for it! π
Maple Grove campground
Very peaceful, the spots are kinda close, only a few are level, vault toilets, no water access or power hook up Available. It is free
Jesse Owens State Park (Ohio) but also AEP Maple Grove
If you are confused by this campsite that makes sense. This was an AEP ReCreation campsite. It has recently been purchased by the State of Ohio. The ReCreation AEP campsites has an outstanding FB (Facebook) page. I would recommend you keep close tabs on that site to figure out what you need to know about this site or others. The new sign does make it easy to find. It is also one of the closest campsites to the Miner's Memorial Park with the Big Muskie bucket. If you don't know what that is do go and check the site out.Β
I would also say print maps and also take photos of maps. This one wasn't too bad to find as it is on the current paper map that AEP printed dated January 13, 2020. If you have kids that like horses I would go over to see if anyone is at the Equine area that is close by as well.Β So a fun filled day of looking at a giant mining bucket and horses.Β
Cell phone coverage is extremely limited out here. Verizon got service in most of the areas.Β It wasn't 100%.Β If you do need coverage the Mining Memorial is the main spot to go. Other carriers never seemed to have a signal.Β
These campsites allow 2 cars per site. Pets are allowed if leashed. As Ohio is taking over the campsites think Ohio State Park rules. You can still camp here for free at the moment.Β Β
https://www.aep.com/recreation/areas/recreationland
https://www.cleveland.com/open/2018/07/first\_phase\_of\_ohios\_new\_jesse.html
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Location
Maple Grove (Campground G) β Jesse Owens State Park is located in Ohio
Address
7580 St. Rt. 284
McConnelsville, OH 43756
Coordinates
39.70714419 N
81.72570155 W