Campgrounds in Ohio
Ohio has 34 campgrounds in the Camphive database, from free dispersed and BLM camping to developed state park and national forest sites. The highest-rated spots are listed below by Vistas score, Camphive's 1–10 scenic rating. Every listing links to a full page with location, fees, and details.
Camping on a budget? See the 1 free camping spots in Ohio. Looking for a site for a larger party? See the 1 group campgrounds in Ohio.
Of the 34 top-rated spots listed below, 31 are free.
Top campgrounds in Ohio
- Hocking Hills State Park — OH - Logan · $26/night · Vistas 7
- LAKE VESUVIUS RECREATION AREA — LAKE VESUVIUS RECREATION AREA · Vistas 6.8
- Cuyahoga Valley NP — OH - Peninsula · Free · Vistas 6.5
- Ring Mill Campground — Ring Mill Campground · Vistas 6.3
- OAK HILL - LAKE VESUVIUS — OAK HILL - LAKE VESUVIUS · Vistas 6
- IRON RIDGE - LAKE VESUVIUS — IRON RIDGE - LAKE VESUVIUS · Vistas 6
- West Branch State Park — West Branch State Park · Vistas 6
- CUYAHOGA VALLEY NATIONAL PARK PICNIC SHELTERS — CUYAHOGA VALLEY NATIONAL PARK PICNIC SHELTERS · ~$10/night · Vistas 6
- Alum Creek State Park — Alum Creek State Park · Vistas 5.8
- Mill Creek Camping (Berlin Lake) — Mill Creek Camping (Berlin Lake) · Vistas 5.8
- Athens Ranger District - Athens Area — Athens Ranger District - Athens Area · Vistas 5.8
- Dillon State Park — Dillon State Park · Vistas 5.5
- Athens Ranger District - Marietta Area — Athens Ranger District - Marietta Area · Vistas 5.5
- Greenbrier — Greenbrier · Vistas 5.5
- MILL CREEK DAY USE — MILL CREEK DAY USE · Vistas 5.5
- White Oak Creek — White Oak Creek · Vistas 5.5
- Lane Farm Campground — Lane Farm Campground · Vistas 5.5
- Mound Ridge — Mound Ridge · Vistas 5.5
- Delaware State Park — Delaware State Park · Vistas 5.5
- Ironton Ranger District - Ironton Area — Ironton Ranger District - Ironton Area · Vistas 5.5
- LEITH RUN — LEITH RUN · Vistas 5.5
- Winton Woods — Winton Woods · Vistas 5.4
- North Branch Kokosing River Lake - Campground — North Branch Kokosing River Lake - Campground · Vistas 5.3
- Dillon Lake Group Picnic Shelter — Dillon Lake Group Picnic Shelter · Vistas 5
- Caesar Creek Lake — Caesar Creek Lake · Vistas 5
- DELAWARE LAKE DAMSITE SHELTERS — DELAWARE LAKE DAMSITE SHELTERS · Vistas 5
- Mohawk Dam Campground — Mohawk Dam Campground · Vistas 5
- CJ BROWN DAM AND RESERVOIR - DAM SITE (OH) — CJ BROWN DAM AND RESERVOIR - DAM SITE (OH) · ~$10/night · Vistas 5
- PAINT CREEK DAM SITE — PAINT CREEK DAM SITE · Vistas 5
- State Park — State Park · Vistas 5
- Merritt Site — Merritt Site · Vistas 4.7
- Mosquito State Park — Mosquito State Park · Vistas 4.7
- DEER CREEK LAKE DAY USE — DEER CREEK LAKE DAY USE · Vistas 4.5
- ALUM CREEK BELOW DAM AREA — ALUM CREEK BELOW DAM AREA · Vistas 4.5
Open the interactive Ohio camping map on Camphive to browse all 34 spots with filters for free camping, RV access, and scenic ratings.
Ohio camping FAQ
Are there free campgrounds in Ohio?
Yes, many primitive and dispersed sites in Ohio are free; developed campgrounds typically charge a nightly fee. Check each listing for current fees.
What is the Vistas score?
Vistas is Camphive's 1–10 scenic rating for every campground, based on the surrounding landscape. Spots rated 8 or higher are exceptional; this page lists Ohio's top-rated camping first.
Do campgrounds in Ohio require reservations?
Developed state park and national forest campgrounds often do, especially in summer. Dispersed and most BLM sites are first-come, first-served with no fee. Each listing links to a detail page with what's known about fees and access.
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