Oak Openings Preserve Metropark, managed by Toledo Metropolitan Park, holds White Oak Campground within its boundaries: a small, well-maintained site with only five individual spots and two group sites tucked into a mix of wooded and open terrain. The campground sits year-round and draws campers who want a base for the park's trail network without driving far from the trailhead. The Yellow Scout Trail, which connects to the North Country Trail, runs directly through the campground, making it possible to park, hike, and return without moving the car.
The sites vary noticeably in character. Sites 2 and 8 have been flagged as the most level, while site 7 is described as spacious with sandy ground that works well for both tents and hammocks. Site 4 sits close to the bathrooms with little tree cover, while site 3 tends to feel more secluded. The woods between sites are not dense, so neighbors are visible and audible. "You can hear distant cars and some not so distant planes," notes Megan T., a fair warning given the proximity to a state highway and the Toledo airport flight path.
Amenities are practical and consistently well-kept. The restrooms have flush toilets and are cleaned regularly, though there are no showers on site. Free showers are available at the Wheel House, a five-minute drive to the Beach Ridge area of the park. An outdoor dish-washing station with hot water sits beside the restroom building. Firewood has historically been provided free of charge, though at least one recent review notes bundles available for purchase by card. A playground and covered pavilion add options for groups and families. Campers exploring campgrounds near Whitehouse will find White Oak among the more amenity-forward primitive options in the area.
Reservations are required and must be made online before 4 p.m. There is no walk-up registration and no on-site attendant. Lisa T. flags a key practical note: "online site goes down after employees go home at night," so plan ahead. The campground runs all year, and weeknight stays tend to draw only one or two other groups. Pets are allowed, and the site is ADA accessible with cell service available.
Campers wanting a different setup nearby can consider Twin Acres Campground to the south or Big Sandy Campground to the north for additional options in the region.
Description
White Oak Campground is a primitive campground. It has eight individual and two group campsites for tent camping. Only tent camping is permitted.
Fee Info
Price: Campsites rent for $20 per night for an individual site and $30 per night for a group site.
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Map & DirectionsWhite Oak Campground is located in Ohio near Whitehouse
Coordinates
41.53963714 N
83.827764 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- Verizon5GGood CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 8/3/26
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- Verizon5GGood CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 8/3/26
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 25 min from Toledo, OH
- 42 min from Monroe, MI
- 58 min from Ann Arbor, MI
- 1 hr 17 min from Jackson, MI














