99% (11.6K) • 519 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds in Ohio
Camping with Unruly Goats
1. Camping with Unruly Goats
98%
(444)
Groveport, OH · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
Learn more about this land:
Harrison Farm is a working livestock farm, with goats, sheep, chickens, rabbits, ducks, a horse, a donkey, and super friendly barn cats. We host many events, including yoga classes, tours, on-Farm dinners, and private parties. We are located thirty minutes from downtown Columbus, just outside of historic Canal Winchester, and only five minutes from BrewDog. The hills of southeastern Ohio are close by, with Lancaster only twenty minutes away, and just an hour’s drive to Hocking Hills or Tar Hollow. We welcome you to relax in solitude, or join us to learn more about farming.
Please note: when you arrive, please text and we will assist you with parking. Harrison Farm is a working farm, with all the real sights, sounds, and smells of a working livestock farm. We love sharing the farm with our visitors, and we want to make sure our guests know that camping at a farm means that it will truly be a farm. The goats thank you for understanding and respecting their home!
Toilets
Campfires
Picnic table
from
$30
/ night
Benton's on the Baileys
2. Benton's on the Baileys
97%
(154)
Millfield, OH · 4 sites · Tents, RVs
Learn more about this land:Primitive tent camping in Wayne National forest. This area is in extremely private area right off the the Baileys trail system. Recently cleared and leveled terrain with a plethora of trees surrounding it. Enjoy your time around the firepit while preparing dinner on the provided picnic table. Whether you are enjoying the Baileys trail system or hiking in Hocking Hills this a prime location for outdoor enthusiast. Athens county has many locally sourced restaurants and breweries to explore and experience. Please feel free to reach out and contact me with any question.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$28
/ night
Bluebird Hollow
3. Bluebird Hollow
100%
(19)
Frazeysburg, OH · 1 site
DISCOUNT FALL/WINTER RATES!
A picturesque riverside camping location with an 8ft deep swimming area and downstream pebble beach for sunning in the afternoon. Enchanting seasonal wetland filled with black willow trees to explore and a stone ridge that overlooks the a meadow and tree lined river.
Long gravel drive with a turnaround for parking and a small cabin that is undergoing renovations. A 400ft trail winds from the cabin to the river where visitors will find a roofed shelter with table & benches, a steel fire pit, cooking tripod & grill, and grill utensils.
Pets
Campfires
Toilets
from
$25
/ night
Amish Farm Campsite at Chesterhill
4. Amish Farm Campsite at Chesterhill
Chesterhill, OH · 3 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
This campsite is beautifully situated on an active Amish farm in Chesterhill, Ohio. There’s a fire pit and outhouse for your use. There are no hookup’s, but you can bring your off grid camper or tents.
Emanuel and Lilly operate a stunning 60+ acre farm, wood shop, gardens, and chicken coop. Both are wonderful people and always a pleasure to just sit back and have a nice leisurely chat. They belong to a traditional Amish group, so there isn't electricity on site.
There are special booking guidelines because the family does not have telephone, however, someone is generally available at the farm house. Once you set up on site Emanuel will stop down to say hello and make sure your settled in just fine.
My name is Chad. I am helping the family with bookings because they do not use the internet or any electronic devices. I am available by cell phone to make sure your stay is perfect.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$36
/ night
DLR Mustang Ranch
5. DLR Mustang Ranch
100%
(20)
Salineville, OH · 2 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Located roughly 20 miles from Beaver Creek State Park, DLR Mustang Ranch is a 17-acre peaceful sanctuary for many wild and previously wild mustangs. The Ranch offers veteran and first responder mustang programs year-round. Please let us know if you are a veteran or first responder for a special rate.
Accommodations include a small one-room cabin nestled on a little pond a stone's throw from the main house and veteran program area. The cabin has electricity, a microwave, small refrigerator, tv, futon, heating and cooling; however, it does not have plumbing. Nearby is an outhouse with electricity and a water pump fed from well water. There is a firepit for cooking and picnic tables available. There is also a flat space for tent camping right beside the cabin area. The outhouse and firepit are shared between the cabin and tent campers. If you prefer a more secluded experience, please book both sites. There is space for an RV in the driveway next to the woods with electric hookup and access to the outhouse, water pump, and firepit.
While this is a working ranch with farm animals, our aim is to create a peaceful relaxing environment in order to unwind and enjoy the creation around us. Going in the pastures with horses while unaccompanied by the owners is prohibited; however, it can be arranged for you to meet and interact with the mustangs if interested. There are other farm animals including a sheep, a goat, pigs, donkeys, peacocks, turkeys, chickens, ducks and barn cats on the premises. If you want a quaint country escape complete with farm sounds, this is the spot for you!
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Campfires
from
$30
/ night
99% (11.6K) • 519 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds in Ohio
Camping with Unruly Goats
1. Camping with Unruly Goats
98%
(444)
Groveport, OH · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
Learn more about this land:
Harrison Farm is a working livestock farm, with goats, sheep, chickens, rabbits, ducks, a horse, a donkey, and super friendly barn cats. We host many events, including yoga classes, tours, on-Farm dinners, and private parties. We are located thirty minutes from downtown Columbus, just outside of historic Canal Winchester, and only five minutes from BrewDog. The hills of southeastern Ohio are close by, with Lancaster only twenty minutes away, and just an hour’s drive to Hocking Hills or Tar Hollow. We welcome you to relax in solitude, or join us to learn more about farming.
Please note: when you arrive, please text and we will assist you with parking. Harrison Farm is a working farm, with all the real sights, sounds, and smells of a working livestock farm. We love sharing the farm with our visitors, and we want to make sure our guests know that camping at a farm means that it will truly be a farm. The goats thank you for understanding and respecting their home!
Toilets
Campfires
Picnic table
from
$30
/ night
Benton's on the Baileys
2. Benton's on the Baileys
97%
(154)
Millfield, OH · 4 sites · Tents, RVs
Learn more about this land:Primitive tent camping in Wayne National forest. This area is in extremely private area right off the the Baileys trail system. Recently cleared and leveled terrain with a plethora of trees surrounding it. Enjoy your time around the firepit while preparing dinner on the provided picnic table. Whether you are enjoying the Baileys trail system or hiking in Hocking Hills this a prime location for outdoor enthusiast. Athens county has many locally sourced restaurants and breweries to explore and experience. Please feel free to reach out and contact me with any question.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$28
/ night
Bluebird Hollow
3. Bluebird Hollow
100%
(19)
Frazeysburg, OH · 1 site
DISCOUNT FALL/WINTER RATES!
A picturesque riverside camping location with an 8ft deep swimming area and downstream pebble beach for sunning in the afternoon. Enchanting seasonal wetland filled with black willow trees to explore and a stone ridge that overlooks the a meadow and tree lined river.
Long gravel drive with a turnaround for parking and a small cabin that is undergoing renovations. A 400ft trail winds from the cabin to the river where visitors will find a roofed shelter with table & benches, a steel fire pit, cooking tripod & grill, and grill utensils.
Pets
Campfires
Toilets
from
$25
/ night
Amish Farm Campsite at Chesterhill
4. Amish Farm Campsite at Chesterhill
Chesterhill, OH · 3 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
This campsite is beautifully situated on an active Amish farm in Chesterhill, Ohio. There’s a fire pit and outhouse for your use. There are no hookup’s, but you can bring your off grid camper or tents.
Emanuel and Lilly operate a stunning 60+ acre farm, wood shop, gardens, and chicken coop. Both are wonderful people and always a pleasure to just sit back and have a nice leisurely chat. They belong to a traditional Amish group, so there isn't electricity on site.
There are special booking guidelines because the family does not have telephone, however, someone is generally available at the farm house. Once you set up on site Emanuel will stop down to say hello and make sure your settled in just fine.
My name is Chad. I am helping the family with bookings because they do not use the internet or any electronic devices. I am available by cell phone to make sure your stay is perfect.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$36
/ night
DLR Mustang Ranch
5. DLR Mustang Ranch
100%
(20)
Salineville, OH · 2 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Located roughly 20 miles from Beaver Creek State Park, DLR Mustang Ranch is a 17-acre peaceful sanctuary for many wild and previously wild mustangs. The Ranch offers veteran and first responder mustang programs year-round. Please let us know if you are a veteran or first responder for a special rate.
Accommodations include a small one-room cabin nestled on a little pond a stone's throw from the main house and veteran program area. The cabin has electricity, a microwave, small refrigerator, tv, futon, heating and cooling; however, it does not have plumbing. Nearby is an outhouse with electricity and a water pump fed from well water. There is a firepit for cooking and picnic tables available. There is also a flat space for tent camping right beside the cabin area. The outhouse and firepit are shared between the cabin and tent campers. If you prefer a more secluded experience, please book both sites. There is space for an RV in the driveway next to the woods with electric hookup and access to the outhouse, water pump, and firepit.
While this is a working ranch with farm animals, our aim is to create a peaceful relaxing environment in order to unwind and enjoy the creation around us. Going in the pastures with horses while unaccompanied by the owners is prohibited; however, it can be arranged for you to meet and interact with the mustangs if interested. There are other farm animals including a sheep, a goat, pigs, donkeys, peacocks, turkeys, chickens, ducks and barn cats on the premises. If you want a quaint country escape complete with farm sounds, this is the spot for you!
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Campfires
from
$30
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Sofia
1 week ago
Tent
Nice place to camp and very helpful host, beautiful view to the river
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Garrett
January 2026
Tent
This is the second time we have stayed with Unruly Goats. We had another trip planned out but it fell through at the last second. Our last minute reservation was easily accommodated and our stay was quiet, quaint, and filled with lots of fun animals.
Communication with the host was a breeze.
The site was clean and well kept.
The porta-potty was clean and available even during winter.
The animals were curious about our set up but never overbearing and never messed with our stuff.
Parking was easy and made set up a breeze, no need to hike to your site.
Thanks for another great stay!
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Emily
December 2025
Weekend Trip to DLR Mustang Ranch
The cutest little cabin! Extremely charming, very clean, and the sweetest host. We loved seeing all the animals around us, especially Charlie the cat. Hope to be back again!
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Breanne
November 2025
With kids
This was the most beautiful and peaceful experience! My kids had so much fun feeding the horses and meeting all the animals after our long drive. Renee was the absolute sweetest person and made us feel so welcome and comfortable. I would highly recommend.
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Amanda
November 2025
23 ft toy hauler
Group trip
This is our second time staying here! The site is very close to multiple mountain biking trailheads and the host is very responsive and helpful.
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April
November 2025
Weekend Trip to DLR Mustang Ranch
Absolutely loved this place. My husband and I stayed the weekend to explore the area for our final trip for the year. The cabin was so cozy,we did have our air mattress with us just incase I was unable to sleep on the futon but was surprisingly comfortable. We were exploring most of the time but getting to see and pet the horses was amazing. Thank you for opening your home to us.
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Rebecca
November 2025
Weekend Trip to DLR Mustang Ranch
I had such an amazing time on the property! It was the exact environment I was looking for to take a break by myself. Renee and Dale were fantastic folks to meet. The cabin was adorable. Just absolutely what I needed!
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Bradley
November 2025
Tent
With pets
We loved camping here on top of the ridge! The site was beautiful, private, and with the UTV service was easy to access and transport our gear. The host was very responsive and kind, and was an excellent host. He got us more firewood when we needed it and even offered us farm fresh eggs. The bike trails near by were also excellent and provided a very fun weekend.
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Cory
October 2025
Tent
With kids
We had a great time at the swimming hole- the host Carlos answered all of our questions and the location was so cool. We took two 8 year old boys and they were in heaven fishing and playing in the creek. We are already aiming on bringing them back in the spring. Nice and flat terrain for our tent and picnic table was clutch. Definitely would recommend.
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Cara
October 2025
Tent
With pets
We really enjoyed our stay! The land was beautiful, the spot was private, and we liked having the restrooms down the hill. The two bathrooms were clean and there were showers/towels provided and heaters on, we were surprised at how nice they were. Keith was friendly and carried our stuff up the hill in an ATV even though we had been expecting to do it ourself. The wood is a great deal for $5 and we had a ton of firewood including the deadwood on the ground. We brought our two dogs and it was nice being able to let them run around at the campsite, that was one of the reasons we didn't stay at a standard campground. This place is not too far away from the Hocking Hills trails (about 40 min), and next time we will have to check out the Bailey's trails as they are so convenient to this spot. We didn't have an issues with bugs or wildlife.
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Lisa
October 2025
Tent
Katherine's farm is a place I would like to camp again.
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Nelson
October 2025
Tent
Group trip
Beautiful location, great river access, perfect place to unwind
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Joseph
October 2025
Tent
With pets
Wow, what an amazing stay! Carlos was such a friendly and helpful host, and his directions made getting there super easy. The campsite was beautifully set up and had everything we needed for a comfortable, relaxing stay. The creek was wonderful and we loved waking up to the peaceful surroundings. You can really tell how much care has gone into this place. We’re already planning our next trip back!
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Aishwarya
October 2025
2 nights at DLR Mustang Ranch
We loved staying at the cabin. It was well furnished and had an amazing view. We had a great time interacting with the farm animals, specially the horses and the cats. The hosts were amazing and went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable. We are definitely going back for another stay. I would recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a farm stay.
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Bruce
October 2025
16 ft car
Good location for riding Bailey's trails. Keith was very helpful.
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Csaba
October 2025
Tent
We really enjoyed our stay. It was right by the river, with a covered pick nick table, plenty of free firewood, a place to fish or swim. There were a number of spots to pitch a tent with out roots, nice even ground. A place to cook was also a nice touch.
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Stacy
October 2025
Tent
With kids
Great little spot! We really enjoyed our night hanging out with the Barred owls.
Keith was gracious and helped drive our things up to the ridge.
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Morgan
October 2025
Tent
Group trip
We had an excellent time at Keith’s property! He did a great job helping us shuttle our things up and the bathrooms and showers were exceptionally clean. Would highly recommend.
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Francesca
October 2025
Tent
With kids
Our stay was perfect, the site is beautiful and well kept and the host was very welcoming and kind to our two boys. She showed us all their animals and told us their backstories and even let our oldest help feed the chickens. She provided snacks for the horses which we were able to feed whenever we wanted. They come right up to the tent site and the cabin. We felt very safe and it was easy to find when driving in. Each animal we interacted with was good, the turkey will climb on your shoulder and the cats will sit on you by the fire. We are very happy and plan to come back again!
If you want a more private stay I would recommend booking both the tent site and the cabin if possible. The out house and fire pit are communal so if you don’t you’ll end up getting cozy with some strangers.
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Elizabeth
October 2025
17 ft pop-up camper
With kids
Perfect spot to camp if you want to be close to Baileys for biking or the Nelsonville Music Festival. It was easy to park our pop up camper here. Keith was super kind and helpful.
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The best star host camping in Ohio guide
Where to go
Great Lakes Plains
Sandy beaches and island getaways dot the 312-mile shore of Lake Erie, stretching from Toledo through Cleveland to Conneaut. East Harbor State Park is a highlight of the Lake Erie Birding Trail, and birders flock to nearby Maumee Bay State Park during the spring warbler migration. The most scenic spots for summer camping are on the islands, and regular ferries set out for the Bass Islands and Kelleys Island state parks.
Till Plains
Cornfields and farmlands blanket Ohio’s central region, but there are also more than a dozen state parks within a short drive of Columbus. The limestone gorges of John Bryan State Park harbor some of the region’s best hiking trails, while to the north, the Mohican River is one of Ohio’s top spots for canoeing. For beaches, boating, and lakeside campgrounds, Indian Lake State Park and Alum Creek State Park are both popular choices.
Appalachian Plateau
East of the Till Plains, the patchwork farmlands of Amish Country lead the way to the state’s only national park, Cuyahoga Valley. This is where Ohio’s adventurous spirit comes into its own—take a ride on the Cuyahoga Valley Railroad, go ziplining or caving in the Hocking Hills State Park, or enjoy backcountry camping in the heart of the Wayne National Forest.
Bluegrass Region
Rambling woodlands and steep cliffs line the banks of the Ohio River in the state’s southernmost region. Just outside Cincinnati, East Fork State Park has one of the largest state campgrounds in Ohio, while the rugged landscapes of the Shawnee State Park are just a 2-hour drive from the city. For hikers, the ultimate challenge is the North Country National Scenic Trail, which cuts through southern Ohio.