Recreational
Vehicle Camping In Ohio
RV camping in Ohio
offers great scenery, solitude, and numerous outdoor recreation
opportunities. From
the US Air Force Museum in Dayton, to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in
Canton, you will find fun things to see and do in
Ohio. From private RV resorts, to basic service
public campgrounds, there is something for everyone in Ohio's RV parks.
Free camping ideas
follow Ohio RV camping resources.
Ohio
Resources
for RV Camping Information
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Private
RV Parks - Research tools for finding
the best RV parks and campgrounds in Ohio.
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US Forest
Service - USFS information about free dispersed
camping (boondocking) and developed campgrounds in USDA National Forest
administered lands in Ohio.
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American
Electric Power - Offers free camping and
recreation opportunities. Free permit available online,
directions, and information.
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Historical
Weather - Know what to pack. Includes
monthly average highs, lows, mean temperature,GPS
location and elevation.
RV
Camping pages with more information
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USFS (US Forest Service) - Describes USFS
policies and rules about RV camping. Information about
dispersed camping, and tips on how to find great free RV camping sites.
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USACE/COE (US Army Corp of Engineers) - USACE (perhaps
better know as COE) manages water recreation areas throughout the
USA. Information about finding USACE lakes, RV camping
possibilities, and rules and policies for use of these water based
recreation areas is included.
We
recommend the Ohio
Atlas & Gazetteer to find RV
camping locations. This Ohio topographic
atlas offers comprehensive detail including trails,
back country roads, lakes and streams, boat ramps, forests, wetlands,
campgrounds, public lands, and hunting and fishing locations.
Information about family trips, wilderness outing
possibilities, and more are included. Put that
together with DeLorme Topo 6.0
Software
and
you have a versatile set of tools to find RV camping sites all
across Ohio.
Ohio
Free Camping
Free dispersed camping
(boondocking) is permitted in the USDA National
Forests in Ohio, and State Forests offer some dispersed camp sites as
well. Click the above links for more information.
CALDWELL-
Ohio Power Recreation Area campgrounds are
free, but require a free lifetime permit avail by writing to Ohio Power
Co, P.O. Box 328, McConnelsville, OH 43756. Permit and area map will be
mailed to you. Camping permit, fishing license, and bait are available
at general store in Reinersville. Facilities include water, firewood,
pit toilets. 2-week limit. Excellent fishing. Campsite H suitable for
large rigs. From I-77, exit 25 at Caldwell, turn W on OH-78 for 10 mi.
Make sharp right turn at Ohio Power Campsite sign. Campsite H is at
bottom of hill on left.
MARIETTA -On SR-26 6 mi N of SR-7. Lane Farm Picnic Area in the NF has
3 campsites on the river. No water, pit toilets.
REINERSVILLE - At junction of state roads 78 & 83, midway
between Marietta & Zanesville. Ohio Power Recreation Land has
hundreds of sites. Water & firewood, 3-week limit. Free
lifetime permit avail from Ohio Power Co, PO Box 328, McConnelsville,
OH 43756 or any Ohio Dept of Natural Resources, Div of Wildlife office.
Our Free
RV Camping section has ideas for free camping locations you
may not have thought about. |