Camping Near Candlewood Lake, OH, US: 12 Best Campgrounds 2025

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Candlewood Lake

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Public campgrounds near Candlewood Lake

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Malabar Farm Campground

15 sites In Malabar Farm State Park

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Alum Creek Campground

25 sites · RVs, Tents In Alum Creek State Park

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Mohican Campground

25 sites In Mohican State Park

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Delaware Campground

24 sites · RVs, Tents In Delaware State Park

Mt. Gilead Campground

22 sites · RVs, Tents In Mt. Gilead State Park

Findley Campground

23 sites · RVs, Tents In Findley State Park

Stories from the community

Campsites 29-30 are mostly shaded by the pines. Deer & turkey travel thru here. Located at the back corner near the woods & 34 acres of hiking trails.

3 nights at Grins & Pickin's CampFarm

Christy’s land was perfect four our family with two young kids for a fun Fourth of July weekend. We had privacy right by the creek and set up hammocks in the woods. She had activities set up with prizes that my kids went crazy over. We enjoyed fishing and thought the bullfrog pond was so cool. We were checking off Ohio animals and creatures and we saw so many right on her land and is a pollinators dream! Her land is close enough to Alum Creek if you want a water day which we did and fully enjoyed! Forever grateful for Christy’s hospitality!

2 nights at Driftwood Acres

Very nice and helpful people. Place is beautiful and fishing was great! caught two catfish 5 bass some blue gill over 2 nights. Definitely recommend!!

Weekend Trip to The McIntosh Pines

I didn’t know what to expect as this was our first time using Hipcamp, but we were not disappointed! The site is super private, on a ledge overlooking the creek (which was very shallow and still during our stay). On wetter weeks the site may be a tricky to get to, but we didn’t have any issues in our normal 2WD SUV. We wanted a weekend with little to no human interaction and that’s what we got : ) Would definitely come back.

1 night at Driftwood Acres

It was nice open and breezy. Heather and her husband were very helpful with me backing in to my spot. They are very accommodating and nice. I would definitely stay here again if it’s on my way to any of my future destinations.

Weekend Trip to The Turkey Hollow Campground

Great cabins. I would suggest renting both and maybe the Kermit’s bottom campground outside for a memorable large gathering. Sweet location. Never found the shower though. I’m sure it’s there somewhere within the trees, but it was invisible to us.

Weekend Trip to The Turkey Hollow Campground

Beautiful camp ground. There’s a pond you can fish in and there’s a 4 person kayak that is a ton of fun. The two small cabins we stayed in were perfect. The experience was well worth it. I’d recommend getting thee two cabins along with the meadow at the bottom of the hill (Kermit’s bottom) for large get-togethers. The only negative thing was that we couldn’t find the shower and didn’t have anybody that we could ask where it was. Great time if you’re looking for a secluded camping stay.

Weekend Trip to Grins & Pickin's CampFarm

An absolute gem of a place. A warm & friendly welcome from Christy who lets you know from the getgo what the land has to offer. So nice, that you almost want to keep it a secret.

Weekend Trip to The Lake at the Flying J Farm

It was wonderful experience. Host prof. Richard shared all his academic and agricultural insights. Highly recommended place.

Weekend Trip to Bluebird Hollow

Was a very nice place to camp! Very well shaded and the creek is beautiful!

Weekend Trip to The Lake at the Flying J Farm

My friends and I came here for my birthday weekend and had the most amazing and beautiful time! We stayed at site #5 and it was perfectly shaded with a great water view. Plenty of space for tents and cars if dry. Richard was an amazing host! Please ask about his ranger talks and to be shown around his property. Be cautious of poison ivy and ticks.

Weekend Trip to The Lake at the Flying J Farm

We loved site 9 on Richard’s farm. The site was comfortable, quiet, and beautiful! Full of trees!! Site 7 & 8 are visible, but not too close. Richard hosted a wonderful ranger talk and gave a tour of his food forest, allowing us to pick fresh blueberries and raspberries! A lovely site & lovely host the perfect distance for a weekend away from Columbus. We will definitely be back!!

Weekend Trip to Ashcraft Hills

The place is 10/10, great views and environment. The host, pj is a very kind person and is at the service all the time, very recommended for stay and disconnect with your family or your couple

Weekend Trip to Camp Hiyo

We loved our site at 26 for tent camping! It was close to the shower/bathroom house which was very nice and clean. The staff was super friendly and helpful throughout our stay going the extra mile. They have a small store if you forget anything. My husband and I enjoyed the pool with reasonable hours of 9AM-Dusk! It was a little over a 40 min drive to the Cuyahoga National Park which is where we went for most of the day. If you have places to see nearby or just want to camp for the weekend I recommend this place! They give you a detailed list of items they are doing that week/weekend. Definitely a family oriented camp site. I hope we can visit again!!

Weekend Trip to Away From The World Farm

We wanted to camp where there were few people, no RVs and peace and quiet. That is exactly what we got!! The camp sites were not on top of each other and in the woods. The hosts were super friendly and accommodating as one of our campers accidentally pressed buttons on her phone (she was unaware) which called 911 and brought the sheriff’s department out to the property at 4:30 in the morning. We all had a good laugh! Definitely recommend!!!

Weekend Trip to Ashcraft Hills

We had a great time fishing and walking up the trail on the hill! The site was exactly as described and a great weekend getaway!

Weekend Trip to Broken Oak Campsite

Fantastic! This is a very nice site. But the hospitality of the hosts and getting to interact with the animals made our experience better than we imagined! Highlights of our trip include being invited to bottle-feed a baby goat, fun and very successful fishing in the pond, and making friends with the 5 barn cats. (The pond is across the street behind the barn. But the hosts happily allowed us to fish and explore.) There is quite bit of poison ivy off the mowed pathways. But the camp description warns to stay on the paths, and we were able to do that with four active kids in 1st-7th grades. The peacocks are also beautiful and fun to see, but they can be noisy at night, so if that would bother you, it's something to consider. We will definitely be back! I think camping here is going to be a core memory for our kids! THANK YOU!

Weekend Trip to Shady Owl Ranch

This was a great place to stay for the weekend! It’s was so peaceful and relaxing, definitely recommend checking out their trails on the property but wear bug spray! We did go to quite a few of the restaurant recommendations and they were delicious! I would say before you buy groceries check out the cookware they have and just be mindful that there is really only the fire pit to cook food. Me and my boyfriend got a lot is use out of the pond for fishing, which was very nice for spending time together. Overall great property and place to stay- it was beautiful!

Weekend Trip to McKee Farm - Treehouses and Camping

We had a wonderful stay at the Oxley! The A-frame and outhouse was as clean as a whistle, and the view from the deck was absolutely beautiful! There was quite a bit of noise coming from another campsite, and lots of ATV noise going up and down the road into the evening, but it was no fault of the host and it did quiet down after a while. The hosts are very responsive and we were grateful that they allowed us to stay on their farm. 100% will stay again!

Weekend Trip to McKee Farm - Treehouses and Camping

What a magical place! This is the treehouse fort you may have dreamed of as a kid. We had a wonderful time and hope to come back soon.

Weekend Trip to The Brink L & L's Outdoor Haven

Definitely a scenic spot on the Mohican River. Very secluded. The swing set was a nice touch for kids and the porta potty was clean. Would recommend.

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Braden Family Farm

18 sites · RVs, Tents6 acres · Mansfield, OH

Small starter farm Wide open area that sits on 6 acres close to downtown Mansfield and Ashland Nearby Attractions Ohio State Reformatory – historic prison and filming site for The Shawshank Redemption Kingwood Center Gardens – 47-acre estate with gardens and a historic mansion BibleWalk – life-size wax museum of biblical scenes Richland Carrousel Park – indoor carousel with hand-carved wooden animals Snow Trails – skiing, snowboarding, and tubing resort Mansfield Art Center – art exhibitions, classes, and workshops Mansfield Memorial Museum – history exhibits including the famous robot Elektro Oak Hill Cottage – Gothic Revival home open for tours Malabar Farm State Park – former home of author Louis Bromfield, hiking trails, farm tours Ohio Bird Sanctuary – bird rehabilitation and nature trails B&O Bike Trail – 18.3-mile paved trail for biking and walking The Brickyard – outdoor live music venue in downtown Mansfield Phoenix Brewing Company – craft brewery in a historic building Buckeye Imagination Museum – hands-on children’s museum Renaissance Theatre – historic theater for concerts, plays, and events

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The Lake at the Flying J Farm

9 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents250 acres · Johnstown, OH

The Flying J Farm is 250 beautiful rolling acres including 100 acres of forest, 6-acre lake small pond, three streams, and numerous fields for crops and pastures with cows. The owner bought the farm in 1998 for his retirement from a faculty position at the Ohio State university. Two buildings, the farm house and old barn, are original dating back to 1831. These have been restored for current use. The mission of the farm is to restore health both in people though the products produced and in the land by farming in a sustainable way with no conventional chemicals, antibiotics, and use of GMO. We host many visitors including tours and events. An on farm market is available to visitors for purchase of our products including grass-fed beef, maple syrup, and fruits and vegetables. The cabin was built using wood from the farm. It has off-grid electricity meaning it is powered by batteries charged by solar panels. There is not sufficient power for devices with a heating element such as coffee makers and hair dryers. You may charge cell phones. For any other use, please check with the owner. Wild Life. There is an abundance of wildlife to be observed on the farm. Deer can be seen at dusk, raccoons can be seen going through your camp food at night (if you put it in your car), turkeys, hawks, vultures, rabbits, coyotes (heard screaming at night), frogs (especially heard at night), fish (jumping), and many song birds (my favorite, the bobolink, May and June only, nesting in the pastures). Trash. This sustainable farm has no garbage hauling, please carry away your trash.

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Grins & Pickin's CampFarm

47 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents20 acres · Marengo, OH

Grins & Pickin's CampFarm was created to share the outdoors with others. Growing food & flowers, camping & hiking is what we like to do. And we like sharing these activities. Our family oriented outdoor recreation facility offers primitive camping, PYO produce during the growing season, homesteading activities & nature-based programs. The peaceful 20-acre country farm has food gardens, a frog habitat pool, a barnyard for the chickens & ducks, a bluegill fishin' pond, a pollinator maze, a prairie garden, and an outdoor stage. After crossing a winding creek into 10 acres of woods, you may see deer, turkey, fox, coyote, mink, eagles & barred owls. In early spring, the peepers are peeping, wildflowers are abundant & the vernal pools welcome the wood frogs, salamanders and fairy shrimp. Summer brings on the bullfrogs, butterflies, dragonflies and fireflies. Fall is a great time to pull grapevine to make wreaths & to build stick forts in the woods. We cater to the tent camper so that we can hear frogs & owls instead of generators. But, there is an RV section up front for those with quiet generators with several feet of gravel under the grass to hold the weight of your camper. We charge by the carload & there are different rates for driving back toward the woods for camping depending on the number of wheels & the weight of your vehicle (a factor on the wear & tear on the land). We believe in going outside to play, growing & eating fresh food, strengthening family bonds and promoting the awareness of our natural resources. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: 1) The speed limit is 5 mph as soon as you enter the property (kids & dogs are quick to dart in front of you). 2) As a state registered campground, it is mandatory that you check in at the house to fill out a Registration Form before heading to your campsite. 3) No glass allowed anywhere on the property (we don't want our feet or paws cut open and can do without flat tires). 4) Children under 18 must be attended to at all times for their safety (the frog pool is 10' deep, the pond is 8-10' deep depending on rains, and the creek can turn into a churning river). Thank you!

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McKee Farm - Treehouses and Camping

16 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents230 acres · Frazeysburg, OH

McKee Farm is rich in memories and rich in history. It has been in the family for over 150 years and we were told that it was one of stopping points for the underground railroad. The 240 acre farm boasts a hidden cave, wide open fields, breathtaking forest land, and historic and rustic barns. Nestled at the edge of a wooded creek, Tullihas in the Trees treehouse boasts a beautiful sunset view with rolling hills. Tullihas combines comfort with the thrill of being immersed in nature. Built using recycled electric poles, Tullihas in the Trees has a deck perfect for hammocking, an interior dressed with windows so that guests can feel as if they are living amongst the trees, and two small lofts ideal for a restful night's sleep. Oxley in the Woods is our newest treehouse cabin. Nestled in the woods with a view of the sunset, the lovely A Frame is filled with lovely woodwork, vintage parquet flooring, and private wooded views. The deck is huge! We've had guests set up a tent on the deck beside the treehouse for fun! Swings, and a slide make the Oxley a fun adventure. The double bed in the loft and the two stacked single beds are comfortable and cozy. The McKee Farmhouse was built in the 1800s and is rich in memories. It's a rustic old house, with wood trim, hardwood floors, and plenty of imperfections that make it unique. You can sit on the porch and drink your coffee with a view of the barn and pastures, or cozy up in one of the house's four bedrooms and sleep in. The house is fully air conditioned and heated, has all the amenities of home, but takes you back to a simpler time. Our campsites are all set apart from one another in various locations on the 240 acre farm. Secluded and unique, each campsite has its own charm. We provide guests with a fire ring and a shovel, and some sites have a picnic table. Hiking trails are marked throughout the land. Guests can hike with views of horses, cows, wildlife, corn fields, large boulders, and rustic barns. The dirt roads provide great places to drive ATVs and four-wheelers. An Amish farm borders McKee Farm. Guests should know there is minimal cell service, however, this can offer a great opportunity to unplug. Tullihas in the Trees provides a perfect remote and rustic getaway for anyone. In October and November, access to hiking is limited.

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The Pleasant Valley Farm

17 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents53 acres · Lucas, OH

Pleasant Valley Farm was originally a working farm with a two-story farmhouse and traditional bank barn, built in the late 1800s. The massive timbers and joinery are constant reminders of the meticulous craftsmanship of the era. Jim and Kathy Grogg purchased Pleasant Valley Farm in 1994 and not only updated the house and barn, but also expanded the lake to its current 13 acres. The large 144-year-old, 2736-square-foot barn is now available for special occasions such as weddings, receptions, birthdays, and reunions.

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Restoration Lake Cabin

1 site · Lodging1 acre · Fredericktown, OH

BEST KEPT SECRET: We are nestled on 1 acre right up next to Knox Lake's forest. Come and open all your senses to creation. For Advanced hikers the lake is a short walk to the bottom of the hill. If the kayaks are hanging up; take them out and explore the lake and all its beauty. The Knox Lake Dam can be reached a short distance down the road. The boat dock is just a few minutes from the cabin. Fredericktown and its quaint little shops and restaurants are just a few minutes away too. We are 16 mi. from Snow trails Ski Resort, 1 hour from John Glen airport, 10 mi from Kenyon college, 11 mi. from Mount Vernon Nazarene University, 16 mi. from Malabar Farm and 15 mi. from Mohican.

Lot Down At The River

2 sites · RVs, Tents2 acres · Loudonville, OH

A 2 acre lot right next to the river and a quick (2 block) walk to downtown Loudonville. The property is along the Blackfork River and allows access to put your own canoe, kayak, tube or raft directly from the property.

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Engedi Acres

2 sites · Lodging, Tents10 acres · Findlay, OH

Off-grid Tiny Home and tent clearing on Private 10 acres. Come stay in our little slice of nature, situated on a private 10 acre retired golf course. Enjoy your coffee on the front porch soothed by the bird sounds, watching the squirrels forage for nuts, and the occasional deer stopping for a drink at the seasonal pond or enjoy a s’more around the fire ring. Explore the 10 acres of manicured trails, grasslands, and clearings with your furry best friend, or play on our tree swings, slack lines, and zip line with your littles. One mile down the road, you’ll find Riverbend Recreation area with additional playgrounds, reservoir for fishing/boating, dog park, hiking trails, and cross country skiing available seasonally. The City of Findlay with ample grocery and dining outlets is a short 10 minute drive. The tiny home has a loft equipped with a queen mattress (no linens provided), desk, reading chair, kitchenette, and bistro table. Additional single camp cot available for sleeping on first level. One hammock provided, with additional places to hang hammocks you provide. Yard space is also available for pitching tents. Outhouse adjacent to the cabin. Limited electric available for device charging. Cabin is wired to plug into generator if desired. No running water is available, so water should be brought with you. Additional site available for tent camping. Farm fresh eggs, garden produce, and homemade dog treats available for purchase seasonally as available.

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Cottage & Camping At Lost Run

1 site · RV9 acres · Saint Louisville, OH

Situated on nearly 10 acres, The Cottage & Camping at Lost Run offers a beautiful view of the woods, year round. The creek is home to all types of wildlife, and is family friendly- ranging from a few inches deep to about 3 feet. Curl up by the fire pit for a cozy evening, or on the front porch-rain or shine. Experience peaceful country life on a dirt road, tucked away in a peaceful valley. Ask about our horse experiences! We can arrange pony rides, feeding, and photo opportunities for your family.

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Tucked Away Tenting

1 site · Tent4 acres · Marengo, OH

1 spot and a acre length of trail that is right along a winding creek. Secluded getaway that feels deep in the woods. Platform designed for a 2 or 3 person tent to keep you off the ground. Large camp space to allow for a 2nd tent and picnic area for you to dine at. Pet fee of $5 per dog, max 2 dogs (1 person 1 dog= no pet fee) paid upon arrival. If you can let me know of the pet situation prior I would appreciate it. This is meant to be a quiet relaxing getaway and is what I offer. Welcome.

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The Pleasant Valley Farm

17 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents53 acres · Lucas, OH

Pleasant Valley Farm was originally a working farm with a two-story farmhouse and traditional bank barn, built in the late 1800s. The massive timbers and joinery are constant reminders of the meticulous craftsmanship of the era. Jim and Kathy Grogg purchased Pleasant Valley Farm in 1994 and not only updated the house and barn, but also expanded the lake to its current 13 acres. The large 144-year-old, 2736-square-foot barn is now available for special occasions such as weddings, receptions, birthdays, and reunions.