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Perfect Camping for You in Ohio!
The Buckeye State provides a spectacular backdrop for some of the most scenic campgrounds in the country. But do you know which campgrounds offer the most privacy? Which are the best for first-time campers? Robert Loewendick traversed the entire state—from Lake Erie and its fantastic fishing to the rich Native American culture of southwestern Ohio—and compiled the most up-to-date research to steer you to the perfect spot!
Best Tent Camping: Ohio presents 50 private, state park, and state forest campgrounds, organized into six distinct regions. Selections are based on location, topography, size, and overall appeal, and every site is rated for beauty, privacy, spaciousness, safety and security, and cleanliness—so you'll always know what to expect. The updated full-color edition of this proven guidebook provides everything you need to know, with detailed maps of each campground and key information such as fees, restrictions, dates of operation, and facilities, as well as driving directions and GPS coordinates.
Whether you seek a quiet campground near a fish-filled stream or a family campground with all the amenities, grab Best Tent Camping: Ohio. It's an escape for all who wish to find those special locales that recharge the mind, body, and spirit. This guide is a keeper.
Contents
Ohio Campground Locator Map
Map Legend
Acknowledgments
Preface
Best Campgrounds
Introduction
Northwest
Kiser Lake State Park
Lake Loramie State Park
Mary Jane Thurston State Park
Wolf Creek Park
Northeast
Beaver Creek State Park
Big Creek Park
Fernwood State Forest: Hidden Hollow Campground
Findley State Park
Harrison State Forest: Ronsheim Campground
Jefferson Lake State Park
Nimisila Reservoir Metro Park
Punderson State Park
Tappan Lake
West Branch State Park
Southeast
American Electric Power (AEP) Recreation Land
Barkcamp State Park
Blue Rock State Park
Burr Oak Cove Campground
Burr Oak State Park
Forked Run State Park
Hocking Hills State Park
Jesse Owens State Park
Lake Alma State Park
Lake Hope State Park
Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area
Leith Run Recreation Area
National Forest Covered Bridge Scenic Byway
Piedmont Lake
Salt Fork State Park: Primitive Campground
Strouds Run State Park
Tar Hollow State Park
Wolf Run State Park
Southwest
Germantown Metropark
Great Seal State Park
John Bryan State Park
Miami Whitewater Forest
Paint Creek State Park
Pike Lake State Park
Scioto Trail State Park: Hike-In Campground
Shawnee State Park
Stonelick State Park
Central
A .W. Marion State Park
Delaware State Park
Dillon State Park
Kokosing Lake Campground
Mohican State Park and Forest
Lake Erie Region
East Harbor State Park
Geneva State Park
Kelleys Island State Park
South Bass Island State Park
Appendix A: Camping Equipment Checklist
Appendix B: Sources of Information
Index
About the Author
