Ohio RV Camping and Campgrounds

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

• Private RV Parks - Research tools for finding the best RV parks and campgrounds in Ohio.

• US Forest Service - USFS information about free dispersed camping (boondocking) and developed campgrounds in USDA National Forest administered lands in Ohio.
• US Army Corps of Engineers - USACE/COE information about camping at COE lakes in Ohio.

• Ohio State Tourism Website - Where to go, and what to do.  Includes campgrounds.
  
• State Parks - Information about camping at state parks in Ohio.

• American Electric Power - Offers free camping and recreation opportunities. Free permit available online, directions, and information.

• Camping Reservations - Ohio Federal Campground Reservations.

• Current Weather - From the National Weather Service
• Historical Weather - Know what to pack. Includes monthly average highs, lows, mean temperature,GPS location and elevation.

• RV Dump Stations

• RVDumps.com - Places to dump in Ohio.
• Sanidumps.com - Ohio RV dump stations listed by town.

RV Camping pages with more information

• 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.
• 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

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.