The best waterside campgrounds near Belpre, Ohio

Set up your tent by the water in Belpre, where over 600 waterside campsites give you room to spread out and explore. You’ll find spots along winding creeks and tucked beside stocked fishing ponds, with average nightly rates around $40 and some sites dipping as low as $20. Campfires are welcome at most sites, and you’ll have access to showers and toilets—no roughing it beyond what you choose. Swimming, fishing, and hiking top the list of things to do here. Locals swear by Fish Farm Camp (242 reviews) for easy water access and quiet evenings, while Private Forest Campsite (117 reviews) draws campers who like their privacy. For a mix of woods and open fields, Dexter Run Farms and Lodging (86 reviews) gives you space to roam. Bring your rod, pack a towel, and get ready to wake up near the water.

96% (963)

Top-rated campgrounds

Set up your tent by the water in Belpre, where over 600 waterside campsites give you room to spread out and explore. You’ll find spots along winding creeks and tucked beside stocked fishing ponds, with average nightly rates around $40 and some sites dipping as low as $20. Campfires are welcome at most sites, and you’ll have access to showers and toilets—no roughing it beyond what you choose. Swimming, fishing, and hiking top the list of things to do here. Locals swear by Fish Farm Camp (242 reviews) for easy water access and quiet evenings, while Private Forest Campsite (117 reviews) draws campers who like their privacy. For a mix of woods and open fields, Dexter Run Farms and Lodging (86 reviews) gives you space to roam. Bring your rod, pack a towel, and get ready to wake up near the water.

96% (963)

Top-rated campgrounds

1. Fish Farm Camp

99%

(351)

43mi from Belpre · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · Pleasant City, OH

We have a beautiful 20 acre lake. It's 60 ft deep with crystal clear water and is great for swimming and fishing. Kayaking welcome too. We also have a couple other ponds available for fishing as well. We raise fresh water prawn and bluegill in the summertime, so late september we have fresh shrimp available. Lots of waterfowl and deer here to see.

2. Bare Cove

89%

(14)

29mi from Belpre · 70 sites · Tents, RVs · Millwood, WV

Bare Cove is a recreation lake with campsites. However, we are not your typical camp ground. We have no quiet hours, we do get loud and have a great time on the weekends. It’s not uncommon for beer pong or card games to go into the early hours. We are open to all ages and backgrounds, anybody that enjoys making friends and having fun on the lake. All guests must sign personal injury waivers to cover our 6. So about the property, it’s 120+ acres with a 5 acre man made lake that features blue waters, a beach area and tikibar. We have atv trails, private camp sites and group sites. Enjoy the day floating in the clear blue water, fishing (separate pond) or hiking. Our lake also features a launch pillow for blasting your friends up to 20 ft in the air! We do have large float's for rent, which are great for groups. Thanks for looking, would love to host you and your party out at the lake.

3. Forked Run State Park

23 sites · Tuppers Plains, Ohio

Forked Run State park features hickory and maple trees lining lake shores, making this a classic Appalachian beauty. Walk along one of the hiking trails where you can keep an eye out for white-tailed deer and gray foxes tucked away behind the blue phox and bloodroot wildflowers. Catfish, bluegill, largemouth bass, and crappie are plentiful for the taking if you plan on bringing your fishing pole, and a ten horsepower limit on boating guarantees to keep the waters calm. If you're interested in catching some deer or turkey for a pre-emptive Thanksgiving feast, be sure to bring your hunting license with you. A small sandy beach and athletic courts provide that perfect balance of recreation and relaxation.

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Toilets

4. Wayne National Forest

94%

(8)

121 sites · Murray City, Ohio

Drive, hike, fish, and camp in The Wayne for a wilderness adventure.

5. North Bend State Park

100%

(1)

77 sites · Cairo, West Virginia

Discover North Bend State Park's natural beauty and outdoor adventures.

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Potable water

Campfires

6. Zaleski State Forest

17 sites · Zaleski, Ohio

Discover Zaleski State Forest's lush trails and historic sites.

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Toilets

Campfires

Public campgrounds near Belpre

Forked Run Campground

16mi from Belpre · 23 sites · Tents, RVs · in Forked Run State Park

Lane Farm Campground

16mi from Belpre · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · in Wayne National Forest

Hune Bridge Campground

24mi from Belpre · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · in Wayne National Forest

Leith Run Campground

26mi from Belpre · 21 sites · Tents, RVs · in Wayne National Forest

Haught Run Campground

26mi from Belpre · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · in Wayne National Forest

River Run Campground

27mi from Belpre · 49 sites · Tents, RVs · in North Bend State Park

100%

(1)

Cokeley Campground

28mi from Belpre · 28 sites · Tents, RVs · in North Bend State Park

100%

(2)

Burr Oak Cove Campground

31mi from Belpre · 19 sites · Tents, RVs · in Wayne National Forest

100%

(1)

Lamping Homestead

32mi from Belpre · 6 sites · in Wayne National Forest

Ring Mill Campground

34mi from Belpre · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · in Wayne National Forest

Zaleski State Forest Horse Camp

39mi from Belpre · 16 sites · in Zaleski State Forest

Atkinson Ridge Hunters Camp

42mi from Belpre · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Zaleski State Forest

Stories from the community

Amber

October 2025

Tent

3 nights at Fish Farm Camp

Always a great stay with a great host! Been coming for years and will keep coming back.

J

Justin

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Fish Farm Camp

We were the only campers on the lake. Property was beautiful. Drew was a helpful host. Would recommend this spot

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Maddy

October 2025

Tent

1 night at Fish Farm Camp

Beautiful site for camping. Drew was very accommodating for my last minute booking.

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Severn

September 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Fish Farm Camp

Awesome spot for fishing, leisurely paddling, and car camping. Clean, water was great, firewood was well seasoned and appropriately priced, outhouse was accessible and not terrifying (I only rate outhouses as terrifying or not). Will be coming back very soon.

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Flor

September 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Fish Farm Camp

My family and I like to camp as a group and Drew was very accommodating! We had a blast and will always recommend to anyone who asks. We will definitely be coming back.

C

Courtney

September 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Fish Farm Camp

We loved tent camping on Drew's property! It is absolutely beautiful here. The sites are spaced perfectly so that any noise made by other campers isn't too loud. We spent our anniversary weekend here and it was the perfect spot for it!! We definitely loved our little visitors that came by occasionally! The toilet was an unexpected plus! The property was really clean. Fishing could've been better but it was also chilly so that may have been why. 1000% recommend staying here!

Aurelio

August 2025

Tent

1 night at Fish Farm Camp

Such an amazing site and experience that we booked another night!

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Brad

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Fish Farm Camp

Awesome property. This was our 2nd stay and won't be the last.

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Miranda

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Fish Farm Camp

What a beautiful piece of land! We basically had the place to ourselves. Drew was very accommodating and helpful throughout our trip. The outhouse was a nice bonus! And it didn't stink.

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Zach

August 2025

Tent

2 nights at Fish Farm Camp

My camping partner wound up falling ill during our trip and Drew was especially helpful and accommodating in the resulting change of plans. Fish Farm Camp's property is a gem--beautiful and private--and while our trip did not pan out as we might have liked, Drew was excellent in making our pivots as smooth as possible.

Christopher

August 2025

20 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Fish Farm Camp

Drew is an amazing host, and the lake is awesome. Great swimming and fishing, and the sites are spaced out nicely. We had a wonderful stay and highly recommend.

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Donna

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Fish Farm Camp

The lake was just right, we had plenty of room to be alone. It was awesome that we could launch our kayaks right from our spot. We had a blast watching all the different birds and seeing the fish jump out of the water.

Pam

August 2025

Tent

6 nights at Fish Farm Camp

Beautiful lake! Relaxing! Fun to fish! And as always Drew is an awesome host!

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Daniil

July 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Fish Farm Camp

Really great place, thank you Drew for everything!

Laura

July 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Fish Farm Camp

Beautiful place. Fishing wasn’t that great, only caught a few small ones, and another guy on a boat said he didn’t catch much either… it IS called Fish camp. I prepaid for eggs and minnows, and they didn’t have them, so he gave us a little extra wood instead. The host is hard to reach if you need anything. But all in all it was a nice place.

Pam

July 2025

Tent

Group trip

4 nights at Fish Farm Camp

As usual another beautiful trip! Drew is awesome and lake is just to beautiful!

J

Jim

July 2025

Tent

1 night at Fish Farm Camp

Loved it so much we are doing back to back weekends👍👍

Super generous with the firewood add-on, thank you!

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Stacy

July 2025

Tent

1 night at Fish Farm Camp

Pretty spot & Drew was very generous with the firewood and very respectful of my privacy. Felt safe and peaceful there. Sites do not have coverage or shade but are situated so that they feel private from one another. Thanks for a nice stay!