Wayne National Forest

From horseshoes to horseback riding, you’ll find plenty to do during your stay at the Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area. With three sites that accommodate large groups of campers (one sleeps 50, the others 150), Lake Vesuvius is great for bachelor parties, family reunions, or even just a gathering of your closest 100 camping buddies! Named for the nea Read more...

This is secluded, quiet, off-the-beaten-path camping at it’s best. Burr Oak Cove is a little out of the way, but it’s within a mile of Burr Oak Reservoir, an untainted and private spot for fishing, hiking and relaxing. Drive a half mile off the highway and settle down for a day of solitude in one of the walk-in sites where you can spend some quali Read more...

In the olden days, the 1800’s to be precise, the Lamping family built a homestead in the idyllic Monroe County of Ohio, a. k. a. “Switzerland of Ohio”. Now, you can camp here on their now-uninhabited property where you’ll find a small fishing pond, a few loop trails and a family cemetery. But don’t let that creep you out because you can't miss the Read more...

Camp next to one of those cool covered bridges at Haught Run Campground! This camp is off-the-beaten-path and only has a few spots available, which makes it sweet for a quiet weekend reelin’ in smallmouth bass. Relax on the shoreline or launch your canoe downstream to get in on the action!Read more...

Covered bridges, oh my! Run along the Covered Bridge Scenic Byway to get to Hune Bridge Campground, nestled right under the historic Hune Covered Bridge. This shady spot has little foot-traffic and lots of room to stash your canoe. Overpack on s’mores because you’ll want to stay under this cool bridge for awhile. Read more...

Iron Ridge Campground sits right up against Lake Vesuvius and it’s been freshly renovated, so win-win! By way of the Whiskey Run Trail, you’ll have an easy way to get to the Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area, where you’ll find sweet spots for swimming, fishing and archery shooting. If you didn’t bring the whiskey, there’s plenty of water, electricity Read more...

You’ll be set and all hooked up here, where the RV sites are pristine and brand-spankin’-new. Oak Hill Campground is a hotspot for deer hunting season, but you’ll quickly see why it’s so popular. The sites are fully accessible, complete with water and electricity, close to good hiking trails and near the Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area. For the more Read more...

If you have always wanted to camp on a farm, boy are you in luck! Even though Lane Farm isn’t up-and-running anymore, this shady spot is next to a walnut plantation and the Little Muskingum River, where you are bound to see wildlife. If you want to canoe 6 miles down to the Ohio River, the Hune Bridge launch is just a hop away. Read more...

On the great ol’ banks of the Ohio River stands the family-friendly Leith Run Recreation Area with the nicest camping a reservation can buy. The sites have electricity, the showers are hot, the hiking trails are nearby and there’s plenty of lake to fish, with piers and easily-accessible boat ramps. Kids will love it, adults will love it; even the Read more...

Paddle your own canoe! While that could be a metaphor for life, here at Ring Mill Campground, you can actually launch right from your campsite and float down the long, scenic waters of Little Muskingum River. This camp is remote and private, but it’s next to a stone house from the 1800’s and a few steps away from the North Country Trail. We think Read more...