Camping Guide

Best Campgrounds in Ohio

Looking to camp in Ohio? Of the 120 parks and recreation sites we track here, 10 have mapped campsites — ranked below by number of sites, largest first.

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Mill Creek Camping (Berlin Lake)

North Benton, Ohio
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BULLTOWN CAMP

Napier, Ohio
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Riffle Run Campground

Burnsville, Ohio
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LEITH RUN

Saint Marys, Ohio
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BURNSVILLE LAKE SHELTERS

Napier, Ohio
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ALUM CREEK BELOW DAM AREA

Columbus, Ohio
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SUTTON LAKE PICNIC SHELTERS

Sutton, Ohio
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CUYAHOGA VALLEY NATIONAL PARK PICNIC SHELTERS

Peninsula, Ohio
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DELAWARE LAKE DAMSITE SHELTERS

Delaware, Ohio
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PAINT CREEK DAM SITE

Bainbridge, Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best campground in Ohio?

Mill Creek Camping (Berlin Lake) is the largest mapped campground in Ohio, with 307 campsites. 9 more campgrounds are ranked below.

How many campgrounds are there in Ohio?

10 of Ohio's 120 parks and recreation sites have mapped campsites, per Recreation.gov data.

How far in advance should I book a campsite in Ohio?

Recreation.gov typically opens reservations 6 months ahead for popular federal campgrounds — book the day the window opens for weekend and holiday dates.

Are there first-come, first-served campsites in Ohio?

Some sites listed below don’t require reservations — check each campground’s detail page for its reservation status before you go.

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