Ohio State Camping
Ohio has an abundance of state parks that locals and visitors from all over the country prize for their natural beauty, serenity and variety of outdoor activities. Parks are located all over the state, from the shoreline of Lake Michigan in the north, to the forested hills of the Appalachian plateau of the south. Both tent and RV camping is accommodates in Ohio state parks.
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About Ohio State Parks
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Since its creation in 1949, the Ohio state park system has grown from 30 to 74 parks in 60 counties, with more than 9,000 campsites, according to the Department of Natural Resource. The park system received the 1997 Gold Medal Award for State Parks and Recreation Excellence given by the National Recreation and Parks Association for its facilities and recreational offerings, customer service, management, innovation and relations with the community. It is this dedication to excellence that makes visitors’ experience at Ohio state parks a pleasure.
State Park Campgrounds
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Ohio is rich in opportunities to enjoy its state parks. Family camping is available in 56 different parks for both tent campers and RV-ers. Electrical hookups are available for some sites, with 20-amp, 30-amp, and 50-amp service. Full-service sites have electrical, water and sewer hookup. Restrooms, latrines and water faucets are available throughout the campgrounds. Some campgrounds have hot showers and laundry facilities. Ice and firewood are available at the campgrounds, and most have convenience stores, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources website on camping. Dump stations are free of charge for registered campers.
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State Park Camping Reservations
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Reservations are not required for campsites in state parks, but they are encouraged. Walk-ins are subject to availability and sites fill up fast during summer months and on holiday weekends. A minimum two-night stay may be required on weekends. The Ohio state park system makes campsite reservations easy with an online reservation site.
Activities for Campers
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Ohio state parks are filled with activities for campers. Campgrounds have playgrounds, mini golf courses, tetherball, horseshoe courts, basketball courts, volleyball and more. Theme campouts invite visitors to participate in group activities. The state parks offer fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, bicycling archery ranges, mushroom-hunting, dog parks and equestrian activities. Special events are held regularly throughout the seasons, such as Christmas in July, Butterfly Release, Luaus on the Beach and demonstrations of various crafts. State park campgrounds are also close to other vacation attractions.
Ohio's Indoor/Outdoor Activities
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State park campgrounds are also close to other vacation attractions, including museums, amusement parks, Amish country, zoos, paintball, ziplines, lighthouses, waterparks and more.
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