Camping near hiking trails in Ohio
59 camps in Ohio within a mile of a hiking trail, or listing hiking. The best camping months are Apr–Oct, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 85°F and lows near 63°F.
Trails with the most camps nearby
| Trail | Length | Camps nearby | Closest camp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backpack | 15.3 mi | 11 | Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area · 0.1 mi |
| Bt/Nct Athens | 20.1 mi | 9 | Old Stone Church Trailhead · 0.0 mi |
| Lake Shore | 7.5 mi | 6 | Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area · 0.1 mi |
| Bt/Nct Marietta | 37.1 mi | 4 | Lamping Homestead Recreation Area · 0.0 mi |
| Wood Thrush | 1.4 mi | 4 | Smiley's Campground · 0.4 mi |
| Old Beach | 0.6 mi | 4 | Pine Knob Loop · 0.1 mi |
| Pig Iron | 7.0 mi | 3 | Dispersed spot · 3 mi NW of Chauncey · 0.1 mi |
| Tipple Top | 4.4 mi | 3 | Dispersed spot · 3 mi NW of Chauncey · 0.0 mi |
| Lakeview | 1.0 mi | 3 | Burr Oak Cove Campground · 0.1 mi |
| Addis Mine | 0.6 mi | 3 | Ironton Ranger District · 0.1 mi |
Best areas for hiking
- Around Portsmouth17 camps for hiking within 25 miles
- Around Athens14 camps for hiking within 25 miles
- Around Marietta8 camps for hiking within 25 miles
- Around Dublin4 camps for hiking within 25 miles
- Around Dayton3 camps for hiking within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in Ohio are good for hiking?
59 camps within a mile of a hiking trail, or listing hiking; 7 of them are free.
When is the best time to go?
The best camping months are Apr–Oct, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 85°F and lows near 63°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 46% also offer horseback riding, 44% also offer boating & paddling, 39% also offer biking.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open hiking in OhioThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
Alum Creek Below Dam AreaFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalAlum Creek Lake is located in Delaware County, Ohio, just minutes north of Columbus. The lake provides an ideal location for boating, fishing, camping, hiking and hunting. A special events…
View camp →- Mound RidgeFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
This recreation area is part of [Caesar Creek Lake](http://www.recreation.gov/recreationalAreaDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&recAreaId=355&agencyCode=130)
View camp → - Ironton Ranger District - Ironton AreaFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal · Hiking trail at camp
The Ironton Ranger District is located in Lawrence, Scioto, Gallia, and Jackson counties. Total acreage is 107,090 acres. Visitor information can be obtained from the Ironton Ranger Station…
View camp → - Stone Church Horseback Riding SystemFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal · Hiking trail at camp
Named for the skeletal ruins of an old stone church nearby, the Stone Church Horse Trail System provides a great opportunity for scenic riding. Various loops for other distances are…
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Mill Creek Camping (Berlin Lake)Federal campground · Reservable · Cell signalMill Creek Recreation Area is an ideal family campground located on Berlin Lake in northeastern Ohio. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing, hunting, picnicking and camping.
View camp →- Monday Creek OHV SystemFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal · Hiking trail at camp
The Monday Creek area of the Wayne National Forest provides some excellent opportunities for riding off-highway vehicles (OHVs). This trail system, north of Nelsonville, provides…
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Iron Ridge - Lake VesuviusFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal · Hiking trail 0.1 miIron Ridge is one of two campgrounds in the Vesuvius Recreation Area in southeastern Ohio's Wayne National Forest. Iron Ridge offers a great location for outdoor recreation, with activities…
View camp →- State ParkFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
This recreation area is part of [Paint Creek Lake](http://www.recreation.gov/recreationalAreaDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&recAreaId=329&agencyCode=130)
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Free camps for hiking
- Dispersed spot · 3 mi NW of ChaunceyDispersed / primitive · Free · Cell signal · Hiking trail at campView camp →
- Timbre Ridge LakeDispersed / primitive · Free · Cell signal
This beautiful 100-acre lake is located on the Ironton Ranger District in Lawrence County, Ohio. The surrounding forested hills will make a picturesque backdrop for fishing, hunting…
View camp → - Paddle Creek Horse CampFederal campground · Free · No cell signal · Hiking trail at camp
This horse camp is a large level field with ample area for trailers and horses. Some hitching rails are provided. This camping area is open year-round and is kept mowed and has a capacity…
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