What You Should Know            

• For your safety, Be Aware of the Weather!  and know these General Safety Tips
• Most Ohio State Park campgrounds are open year-round for four seasons of fun, though many offer limited facilities in the winter
• Camping reservations are encouraged, but not required, walk-ins are subject to availability • Check availability
• You can make your reservation up to 6 months in advance of arrival 
• You can check in and set up your campsite after 3:00 PM • Check-out time is 1:00 PM
• Campground staff will welcome you at the camp check-in when you arrive, and most parks offer self-registration for late arrivals
• Campsites provide a parking pad, picnic table and fire ring
• Water and restroom facilities are available in the campground
• Campsites accommodate a tent or tents with combined floor space under 200 square feet, or a camper and a tent
• Parking pads fit 2 cars, or a car and a camper, or up to 3 motorcycles, and vehicle passes are available at some parks for extra cars
• Each site accommodates families or groups of up to 6
• Visitor passes may be required for guests who are not spending the night
• A minimum 2-night stay may be required on the weekend
• You can stay up to 14 days during a 30-day period on a campsite in any designated family, equestrian or primitive camping area 
• Most campgrounds offer dump stations free of charge to registered campers 
• Ice and firewood are available at most campgrounds
• Each campground observes designated quiet hours
• Juveniles are permitted to camp without adult supervision ONLY if written permission from a parent or legal guardian is provided to the park upon arrival (Ohio Administrative Code 1501:41-9-05)

Family Camping is available in 56 state parks • Pitch your tent in the grass, or park your trailer on the pad provided.

• Each site has a picnic table and fire ring
• Many campgrounds offer a mix of electric and non-electric sites
• Electric campsites offer either 20-amp, 30-amp or 50-amp electrical service
• Full-service campsites offer electrical service, along with sewer and water hookups
• Water faucets and restrooms or latrines are located throughout the campground
• Many campgrounds offer hot showers and laundry facilities
• All Ohio State Park campgrounds offer ice and firewood for sale to campers, and most have camp stores stocked with food, convenience items and souvenirs
• Dump stations are available free of charge for registered campers

There are lots of Things To Do while you're there • Many of our campgrounds offer fun and educational naturalist programs during the summer for families and kids of all ages • Check the individual park page for details

• Most campgrounds have playgrounds for young campers
• Many parks offer fun things to do in the campground and in day use areas, like mini golf courses, basketball courts, volleyball courts, horseshoe courts, tetherball and more
• Most parks host theme campouts, where campers are invited to participate in fun activities, and gather for food and entertainment

Pets (domesticated dogs and cats) are welcome on designated sites.

• Pets must be on a leash at all times
• 2 pets are allowed per campsite
• Pets are welcome on most trails
• Pets are not allowed in restrooms or other buildings, or on swimming beaches
• Current rabies shots and ID tags are required

Campsite Availability

• Reservations are not required for camping in state park campgrounds
• Each campground offers a majority of sites that can be reserved, plus a few sites that are available only on a first-come-first-served basis
• Check the availability of campsites in your favorite campground for the coming weekend or summer holiday

Equestrian Camping areas are offered at several state parks and a few state forests. 

• Most equestrian camps are located in remote areas of the park near bridle trails, but there are a few equestrian camping areas located within or near the family campground
• Remote equestrian camps offer primitive facilities.  Each site has a picnic table, fire ring, and tie-ups, while drinking water and restrooms or vault latrines are available nearby.
• A few equestrian camping areas in family campgrounds offer electrical hookups and modern camping amenities
• Horses are not provided

Many parks offer Group Camping sites or special camping areas for organized groups.

• Some are located in the family campground, while others are in more remote parts of the park
• The capacity of group camp areas varies from park to park, some accommodate 15 or 25 people, while others can accommodate up to 300 or 400
• Facilities for remote group camps are typically primitive
• Some group camps are available for organized youth groups only