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Sparkman Lake

3 RV Sites, 5 Cabins

Sparkman Lake in Woodsfield, Ohio, offers three full-hookup back-in RV sites and five cabins across more than 40 wooded acres, with 20, 30, and 50-amp service and rigs accepted to 60 feet. A single back-in category means every guest gets the same spec, with a private lake, walking trails, playground, and dog park. Three back-in sites carry water, sewer, and electric on 20, 30, and 50-amp with site WiFi, sized to 60 feet, with fire pits. One consistent category covering all three amperages means any rig plugs in without an adapter, and 60 feet accommodates a long coach with a tow. Five cabins round out the lodging. Showers and firewood handle the practical side. A private lake anchors the property for boating, paddle boats, and fishing, with walking trails, hiking, basketball, a playground, and dog park filling the rest. Planned activities run through the season, and the property operates as a wedding venue. Pets are welcome. Forty wooded acres and a private lake for three RV sites is an extraordinary ratio — guests essentially have the property to themselves, and the quiet is the product. Directions: the campground sits between Malaga and Miltonsburg directly off SR-145, 1.7 miles south of the SR-800 intersection in Malaga, and about ten minutes from Woodsfield. Monroe County is one of the quieter corners of southeastern Ohio's Appalachian foothills — forested ridges, old farm hollows, and unhurried rural character. Guests from Columbus, Pittsburgh, and Wheeling come for exactly that, with the Ohio River, Wayne National Forest, and Seneca Lake all within reach. Summer and fall foliage drive demand. Reserve well ahead — three sites go quickly.

from $40/night

Rocky Fork Ranch

Rocky Fork Ranch in Kimbolton, Ohio, is a ranch-themed family resort offering 1 water-and-electric RV site alongside cabins, with 30 and 50-amp service and rigs accepted to 30 feet, open all year. Horseback riding, a golf driving range, mini-golf, disc golf, an outdoor pool, hot tub, and fitness center fill a property that operates at genuine resort scale. The RV site is water-and-electric back-in, carrying 30 and 50-amp service, sized to 30 feet. Two things to plan around: the sites carry water and electric rather than sewer, and the 30-foot cap rules out most modern coaches — this suits vans, small trailers, and truck campers. Contact the ranch about additional site availability. Cabins round out the lodging. A general store, laundry, dump station, restrooms, and showers handle the practical side. The recreation is the point here. Horseback riding, a golf driving range, mini-golf, a disc golf course, an outdoor pool, hot tub and sauna, fitness center, recreation center, clubhouse, game room, barn, sports courts, tennis, basketball, volleyball, billiards, gaga ball, horseshoes, walking trails, hiking, a lake, dog park, and pavilion all sit on the property, with boating, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, and productive birding besides. Planned activities run through the season. That amenity list is extraordinary — this is a working ranch resort rather than a campground with a pool. Guernsey County's rolling hill country sits in unglaciated southeastern Ohio, with Salt Fork State Park, the Rocky Fork Rodeo, the Cambridge Glass Museum, and the Living Word outdoor drama all close. Summer drives demand. Reserve well ahead.

Perry Backwoods Campgrounds

42 RV Sites

Perry Backwoods Campgrounds in New Lexington, Ohio, offers 21 RV sites on nine family-owned acres, with full-hookup back-in sites carrying water, sewer, and electric on 20, 30, and 50-amp service, and rigs accepted to 60 feet. The layout is big-rig friendly — unusual for a campground this size in the southeast Ohio hill country. Twenty-one sites run from full-hookup back-ins with 30 and 50-amp service to primitive RV sites for guests who need less. Rigs up to 60 feet fit, and a dump station serves those without full hookups. Restrooms and showers are on site. Pets are welcome. On-site facilities are straightforward. A playground serves families, and hiking runs from the property through the wooded Perry County hills. The nine-acre scale and family ownership mean guests deal directly with the operators, and the campground continues to add facilities. Off-roading areas are nearby for guests hauling ATVs. New Lexington sits on US-22 about 60 miles southeast of Columbus, in the reclaimed coal country that has grown back into some of the most rugged terrain in an otherwise glacially flattened state. Hocking Hills State Park, the AEP ReCreation Land, and the Wayne National Forest are all within day-trip range. The campground serves the southeast Ohio camping season, drawing from the Columbus and Athens markets. Fall color through October is the most scenic window, and summer weekends see the heaviest demand. Reserve ahead for both.

Jellystone Park™ Clay's Resort

174 RV Sites, 51 Cabins, 2 Glamping Sites, 53 Cottages, 3 Lodges

Jellystone Park at Clay's Resort in North Lawrence, Ohio, offers 174 RV sites, 107 cabin, cottage, and lodge units, and two glamping sites with 20, 30, and 50-amp full hookups and rigs accepted up to 155 feet — the largest capacity in this batch. Lakefront premium back-in and pull-through categories join a water park, spa, and laser tag. One hundred seventy-four sites span premium back-in, premium pull-through, preferred premium pull-through, lakefront premium back-in, and lakefront premium pull-through categories, all carrying water, sewer, and electric with site WiFi, sized to 155 feet, with fire pits and picnic tables. The lakefront categories are worth requesting early. One hundred seven cabins, cottages, and lodges and two glamping sites make the lodging range exceptional. A general store, laundry, dump station, restrooms, showers, portable toilets, and firewood handle the practical side. Four-seater and six-seater golf carts can be added at booking. A water park, splash pad, outdoor pool, and inflatable water toys anchor the summer, with a hot tub, sauna, and spa alongside. Mini-golf, laser tag, an arcade, jumping pillow, gaga ball, gem mining, tennis, pickleball, volleyball, corn hole, and a beach fill the grounds, with a lake for boating, canoeing, kayaking, and fishing. On-site dining, a bar, snack bar, barn, and live music round it out. Pets are welcome. North Lawrence sits in Wayne County between Canton and Wooster, near the Pro Football Hall of Fame and Amish country. Summer is decisively the season. Reserve well ahead.

from $58/night

Lake Wapusun RV Resort

37 RV Sites, 3 Cabins, 6 Tent Sites, 3 Glamping Sites

Lake Wapusun RV Resort in Shreve, Ohio, offers 37 RV sites, three cabins, six tent sites, and three glamping sites on a lake in Wayne County, with 20 and 30-amp water-and-electric service and rigs accepted to 45 feet. A beach, boat rentals, golf cart rentals, and a jumping pillow anchor a family resort behind a gated entrance in Ohio's Amish Country. Thirty-seven back-in sites carry water and electric on 20 or 30-amp, sized to 45 feet, with fire pits and picnic tables — note there are no sewer hookups at the sites, though a dump station is on site. Three cabins and three glamping sites serve guests without a rig, and six tent sites cover simpler camping. A general store, propane fills and exchange, laundry, restrooms, showers, and firewood handle the practical side, with WiFi throughout. Well-behaved, vaccinated pets are welcome but must be leashed outside your vehicle or attended in the fenced off-leash area. Recreation is the resort's focus after a full redesign. A lake with a beach supports swimming, boating, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and paddle boats, with boat rentals on site and inflatable water toys in season. A clubhouse, game room, craft room, and pavilion cover indoor hours, with basketball, sports courts, gaga ball, and a jumping pillow outdoors. Golf cart rentals, walking trails, a dog park, and a playground round it out, and food trucks, live music, and planned activities fill the calendar. On-site dining and a wedding venue complete the property. Mohican State Park, Malabar Farm State Park, the Ohio State Reformatory, Amish Country, and area wineries are all close. Summer family demand is the peak — reserve ahead.

from $32/night

Pine Creek Cabins & Camping Resort

33 RV Sites, 10 Cabins

Pine Creek Cabins & Camping Resort in South Bloomingville, OH, offers 36 RV sites and 10 cabins, with 30 and 50-amp service and back-in sites for rigs up to 45 feet. Sites are back-ins carrying water and electric — there are no sewer hookups, so plan on the on-site dump station for longer stays. The resort is rated big rig friendly within its 45-foot limit and is open all year. A bathhouse with showers, WiFi, propane exchange, firewood, and a pavilion cover the essentials, and horse pens and stalls are available for guests traveling with horses. Pets are welcome, and there's a pet washing station. Cancellation on campsites requires 15 days' notice for a full refund less a processing fee. A hot tub, community fire pit, playground, gaga ball, walking trails, a barn, and a wedding venue fill out the grounds, with planned activities, live music, horseback riding, and creek frontage on the property. South Bloomingville sits in the heart of Hocking Hills country in Hocking County, with the state park's gorges and waterfalls close by. Rates for sites and cabins are on the booking page. If you're not bringing horses, disregard the stall options when booking.

from $39/night

Palmerosa Horse & Hike Campground

13 RV Sites, 22 Tent Sites

Palmerosa Horse & Hike Campground in Laurelville, OH, offers RV sites with water and electric hookups, private tent sites, and cabins, with room for rigs up to 60 feet. Contact the campground for site count and amp service, since those specifics aren't published. Several policies are worth knowing before you book: one vehicle per site, with additional vehicles and trailers directed to overflow parking; RV sites hold up to six guests and tent sites up to four. Guests bringing horses must reserve the right number of stalls and bring their own horse-care tools and bedding — and straw bedding is not permitted. A bathhouse with private bathrooms and hot showers, a general store, firewood, a dump station, fire rings, and picnic tables cover the rest. Pets are welcome. Covered horse stalls and walking trails put this campground squarely in the equestrian category, with more than 40 miles of bridle trails reachable from the property. Download the bridle trail map before you arrive — cell service drops out on the trails. Laurelville sits in the heart of Ohio's Hocking Hills, close to Old Man's Cave, Ash Cave, Cedar Falls, and Conkle's Hollow, but deliberately away from the busiest park areas. Rates for sites, tent spots, and cabins are on the booking page. Reserve stalls alongside your site if you're bringing horses.

from $22/night

Country Acres Campground

40 RV Sites, 15 Cabins, 33 Tent Sites, 1 Onsite RV/Trailer

Country Acres Campground in Ravenna, OH, offers 41 full-hookup RV sites, 15 cabins, and 33 tent sites, with 30 and 50-amp service and room for rigs up to 75 feet. Sites run from full-hookup back-ins through full-hookup pull-throughs up to premium pull-throughs and premium patio pull-throughs, all carrying water, sewer, and electric with a fire pit and picnic table. The campground is rated big rig friendly and the 75-foot maximum handles long coaches. Laundry, a bathhouse with showers, a dump station, and propane fills cover the practical needs, and golf cart rentals make the grounds easy to get around. Pets are welcome, with a dog park. Recreation is built for families: a private lake with a fishing pier, boat docks, and boat and paddle boat rentals; an outdoor pool and splash pad; a game room with billiards; a fitness center; a jumping pillow; sport courts for basketball and volleyball; horseshoes and gaga ball; a playground; a snack bar; and a pavilion. Planned activities run through the season. Ravenna sits in Portage County, within day-trip distance of Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Rates for sites, cabins, and tent spots are on the booking page. Premium patio pull-throughs are limited and book first on summer weekends.

from $40/night

Bear Run Campground

34 RV Sites, 15 Cabins, 77 Tent Sites, 6 Lodges

Bear Run Campground in Portersville, PA, offers 34 full-hookup RV sites, 21 cabin and lodge rentals, and 77 tent sites, with 30 and 50-amp service and room for rigs up to 40 feet. Sites include full-hookup back-ins, full-hookup pull-thrus, big rig full-hookup pull-thrus, and paved water-and-electric sites that suit pop-ups as well as RVs. Full-hookup sites carry water, sewer, and electric with site-delivered WiFi, a fire pit, and a picnic table. The entrance is gated, and laundry, a bathhouse with showers, a general store, firewood, propane fills and exchange, boat storage, and a dump station handle the logistics. Trailer rentals are available for guests without a rig. Pets are welcome, including in some rental units, with a dog park on site. The recreation list runs long: an outdoor pool, a recreation center and arcade, a clubhouse, a boutique shop, on-site dining, a ball field, sport courts for basketball and volleyball, horseshoes, a playground, a barn, a community fire pit, and a lake and pond with kayak rentals for paddling, boating, and swimming, plus walking trails. The campground borders Moraine State Park in Butler County, with trail access to Lake Arthur's 3,225 acres. Rates for every accommodation type are on the booking page. Summer weekends book far ahead.

from $30/night

Camp HiYo

45 RV Sites, 8 Tent Sites

Camp HiYo in Homerville, OH, offers 45 full-hookup RV sites and 8 tent sites, with 20, 30, and 50-amp service and room for rigs up to 77 feet. The four categories are named for where they sit: Gold Coast back-ins, Lake Front back-ins, and Hill Top back-ins at 30-amp and 50-amp. All carry water, sewer, and electric with site-delivered WiFi, a fire pit, picnic table, and barbecue. At 77 feet the sites take long coaches. The grounds are gated, with laundry, a bathhouse with showers, a general store, firewood, propane fills, and cabins for guests without a rig. Pets are welcome, with a dog park. The recreation is camp-scale: an outdoor pool, a recreation center with billiards, a ball field, sport courts, volleyball, basketball, gaga ball, corn hole, a pavilion, a playground, walking trails, and a lake and pond for fishing and swimming. Homerville sits in Medina County in the lake country of northeast Ohio, between Highway 42 and Highway 224 in the rolling glacial moraines of the Allegheny Plateau. Rates for sites and tent spots are on the booking page. Lake Front and Gold Coast sites are the ones to ask for.

from $29/night

Ridge Ranch Campground

32 RV Sites, 1 Cabin, 16 Tent Sites

Ridge Ranch Campground in Newton Falls, OH, offers 32 RV sites, 1 cabin, and 16 tent sites, with 30 and 50-amp service. Sites come in four categories — full-hookup 30-amp, water-and-electric 30-amp, water-and-electric 50-amp, and water-and-electric 50-amp pull-through. Full-hookup sites carry water, sewer, and electric with a fire pit and picnic table. Maximum rig length isn't published, so call with your dimensions. The season runs May 1 to October 20 for seasonal sites, with 2026 seasonal rates starting around $2,300. Laundry, a bathhouse with showers, a general store, a snack bar, firewood, a dump station, a craft room, and a pavilion cover the rest. Pets are welcome. A 17-acre lake anchors 76 scenic acres, with a beach, boat and kayak rentals, mini-golf, sport courts, basketball, volleyball, horseshoes, a playground, a pond, and walking trails, plus swimming, boating, paddling, paddle boats, fishing, hiking, biking, and a full calendar of planned activities. Newton Falls sits in Trumbull County in northeastern Ohio. A state park and golf are nearby. Rates for nightly and seasonal stays are on the booking page. Seasonal sites go early.

from $43/night

Camp Holly

8 RV Sites

Camp Holly in Diana, West Virginia, offers eight full-hookup RV sites across a 22-acre mountain property in Webster County, with 30-amp service and rigs accepted to 36 feet. Cabins, glamping structures, and tent camping join a pond, playground, and general store in the state's most rugged interior. Eight back-in sites carry water, sewer, and electric on 30-amp, sized to 36 feet, with site WiFi. Note the 36-foot cap before booking a larger rig. Cabins, glamping structures, and tent camping round out the accommodations. A general store, restrooms, showers, and firewood handle the practical side. Two useful tips from the operators: buy fishing passes when you book your campsite for a discounted rate, and add a jumbo firewood square at booking and they will deliver it to your site. Pets are welcome. A pond anchors the on-site recreation with fishing, swimming, paddle boats, boating, canoeing, and kayaking from the water. A community fire pit, playground, hiking, and biking fill the rest, with planned activities through the season. Diana sits on WV-20 in the heartland of the Mountain State's most remote interior. The Cranberry Wilderness, the Gauley River National Recreation Area, and the Williams River's wild brook trout stream give this the most complete wilderness and outdoor adventure access of any campground in central West Virginia's Chestnut Ridge and Back Allegheny country. Summer water recreation and October foliage drive demand. With eight RV sites, reserve well ahead.

from $10/night