The best star host campgrounds near Cincinnati, Ohio

The city noise of Cincinnati quickly fades when you're exploring lakes, caverns, and the mighty Ohio River. It doesn't matter whether you're sticking to Ohio or venturing into Kentucky (just a hop across the water). There's a trove of state parks and campgrounds to discover. At Winton Woods Campground, you can curl up in a sleeping bag under pine trees on the shores of Winton Woods Lake. This forested spot is a short drive from Kings Island Amusement Park—a big bonus for you campers with kids. Another local favorite is Steamboat Bend. Nestled on the Ohio River, it offers RV and tent camping with picnic tables and fire rings. If you want to stay active outdoors, camp at East Fork State Park—it's one of Ohio's biggest parks. Boating, riding mountain bike trails, and hiking rugged hills are just a few ways to play. You can also check out Caeser Creek State Park, located just past Lebanon. The big campground gives you easy access to the Little Miami Scenic Trail. If you don't mind ditching the tent, make camp at Indian Springs Campground. The RV-only camping area is perched on a wild lake. Spend the day fishing, canoeing, or cruising around on a paddleboat. Want to camp with the comforts of home? Bring your big rig to one of the RV parks around Cincinnati featuring Wi-Fi, full hookups and other extras. Looking to shake things up? Cabins, farm homes, glamper tents, and horse ranches offer a unique camping experience.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Cincinnati

The city noise of Cincinnati quickly fades when you're exploring lakes, caverns, and the mighty Ohio River. It doesn't matter whether you're sticking to Ohio or venturing into Kentucky (just a hop across the water). There's a trove of state parks and campgrounds to discover. At Winton Woods Campground, you can curl up in a sleeping bag under pine trees on the shores of Winton Woods Lake. This forested spot is a short drive from Kings Island Amusement Park—a big bonus for you campers with kids. Another local favorite is Steamboat Bend. Nestled on the Ohio River, it offers RV and tent camping with picnic tables and fire rings. If you want to stay active outdoors, camp at East Fork State Park—it's one of Ohio's biggest parks. Boating, riding mountain bike trails, and hiking rugged hills are just a few ways to play. You can also check out Caeser Creek State Park, located just past Lebanon. The big campground gives you easy access to the Little Miami Scenic Trail. If you don't mind ditching the tent, make camp at Indian Springs Campground. The RV-only camping area is perched on a wild lake. Spend the day fishing, canoeing, or cruising around on a paddleboat. Want to camp with the comforts of home? Bring your big rig to one of the RV parks around Cincinnati featuring Wi-Fi, full hookups and other extras. Looking to shake things up? Cabins, farm homes, glamper tents, and horse ranches offer a unique camping experience.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Cincinnati

1. Country Heir

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30mi from Cincinnati · 12 sites · Tents, RVs

280 acre farm family owned for 120 years. Currently hunter jumper horse showing venue with wooded campgrounds, lakes, fire pits, volleyball, fishing and beautiful surroundings. Gorgeous sunrises and sunsets.Learn more about this land:A piece of heaven 45 minutes east of Cincinnati. Beautifully maintained property on a horse farm . 12 wooded campsites, fishing on lake 3, country serenity, fire rings and gorgeous surroundings . Check out our photos.

2. Rolling Meadow Outpost

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45mi from Cincinnati · 4 sites · Tents, RVs

Rolling Meadow Farm is an Ohio Century farm that has been in our family for well over 100 years. The newest generation seeks to integrate ecological management so as to leave the farm better than when their tenure began three years ago. Sharing the scenic property with others while also transitioning to organic hemp cultivation are the priority goals for the next twelve months. Currently, Homestead site and two dispersed camp sites are available for Fall 2024. Campers are welcome to explore the entire property, just please be gentle walking through the crops. Expect amazing night skies when it’s clear, and peace and quiet thanks to the dead end lane.

3. Second Creek Trails

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30mi from Cincinnati · 2 sites · Tents, RVs

Primitive camping with trails, and a creek. Located at the end of E John’s St. In Blanchester Ohio. Very peaceful, and beautiful. Close to downtown restaurants and shopping, but feels like you are out in the wilderness. You must bring your own camp toilet, this is very primitive. It is not uncommon to see natural wildlife such as deer, squirrel, and raccoon. Fishing is permitted (largest one caught was 6”). Responsible fire welcome, firewood can be purchased on site. Several hiking trails on site.

4. Camp Kokovoko

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46mi from Cincinnati · 2 sites · Tents

Kokovoko is a breeding farm specializing in Swedish Gotland Ponies and Lincoln Longwool sheep, both rare breeds. We're a sustainable family farm, and love the idea of sharing the land with people who aren't as fortunate as we are to live here! You’re welcome to book a tour. Once the land of native Americans, Daniel Boone, then tobacco and cattle farms, now it's yours to explore and enjoy. Come visit, bring your bicycle and binoculars. Learn more about this land: Season nearly over! Last date 11/15. Pitch your tent and enjoy a campfire on a gorgeous north central Kentucky farm just 5 miles off I-75 halfway between Lexington You'll have 150 acres to romp on, explore nature, run the dog, go for a rural bike ride, or just sit back and enjoy the gorgeous sky and relax. Fields and pond, woods, hills and creeks teeming with wildlife are waiting for you. Nearby fishing (Corinth Lake), antiquing, bourbon trail, wineries, Toyota plant, KY Horse Park, Lexington and Cincinnati -- All within an hour's drive.

5. Backroads Vineyard LLC

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45mi from Cincinnati · 2 sites · Tents, RVs

19 acre farm with Winery. We have 2 ponds and small trails in woods. Few fire rings and winery pavillion. Outdoor bathroom with flushing toliet and running water. Picnic table area. Easy access for RVs. 8 min from Metamora 10 min from Haspin acres. 30 min from Brookville lake. Whitewater trails

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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James

November 2025

30 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Country Heir

Beautiful place. Secluded in the back of a horse farm.

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Christina

November 2025

30 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Country Heir

Beautiful Fall view! Meticulously cared for land and spaces!

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Jeremy

November 2025

Tent

1 night at Rolling Meadow Outpost

This was a great spot to camp! The views of the night sky were awesome and surroundings were peaceful and snow covered. The firewood was priced well and good sized which helped during the cold. The communication and directions were clear, and the price for being as close to the city while still being an escape is a bargain. I will definitely be camping here again in the future!

Jeff

November 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Rolling Meadow Outpost

Very private. The night sky was awesome. The location was super convenient to Fort Hill and Serpent Mound. The host was easy to reach and very friendly. I’ll be back in spring and visit some of the other State Parks around the area.

Melanie

October 2025

29 ft Class C

Weekend Trip to Country Heir

We loved RV camping on Frankie's land.. She was very nice and we loved her place. Sugar, the farm dog, made our trip even better. My dog and Sugar loved each other and I loved her too... Very quiet and peaceful. Beautiful farm and wonderful ponds. Very close to our home but we felt like we was 'out of town'. Very nice sites... All of them would have been great. We can't wait for warmer weather so we can come back!

Melanie

October 2025

23 ft Class C

With pets

Weekend Trip to Country Heir

We loved RV camping on Frankie's farm. Everything was perfect and we can't wait to come back! We rented site 10 and 11. Perfect weekend getaway close to our home.

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Eric

October 2025

31 ft travel trailer

With pets

3 nights at Country Heir

Our family loved our time on Frankie's land! Her property is beautiful, quiet, and well taken care of with a ton of fish in the lakes! We will definitely be back!

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Pete

October 2025

Tent

3 nights at Rolling Meadow Outpost

I've stayed here more than once, and have never been disappointed. The sunsets and night stars are gorgeous, and it is so peaceful.

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Cathy

October 2025

37 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Country Heir

Beautiful, quiet grounds. There were only two other campers there. Sites are big.

Iain

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Rolling Meadow Outpost

I was searching for a site relatively close to Cincinnati that had dark sky opportunities and was private/peaceful. This site was perfect on all! Great communication / directions. Highly recommended, get the firewood as well. They were a good size and dry!

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Ashley

August 2025

16 ft car

Weekend Trip to Rolling Meadow Outpost

Good place to camp id go there again and camp and tell family and friends about the place

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Jerry

August 2025

38 ft Class A

With pets

7 nights at Country Heir

Everything about the property is perfect. No noise pollution, no light pollution, serenity at night and a beautiful property to explore during the day. Oh yeah, the best part is the fishing, ponds ar we full of panfish and the bass are huge!

G

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Rolling Meadow Outpost

Great place to be by yourself, sky is amazing stars are clear and visible, I definitely will be coming back 😃👍

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Mash

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Backroads Vineyard LLC

This was a beautiful spot and more lovely than advertised. Lisa is a wonderful host, the fishing was great - just a wonderful oasis and a great place to get out of the city. Thanks Lisa and Dennis!!

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Melissa

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Rolling Meadow Outpost

Great secluded spot with no fuss. Enjoyed the quiet and beautiful sky. Onsite firewood for purchase was a nice touch and the compost toilet was very helpful. Would definitely come back!

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Sara

July 2025

35 ft Class A

With pets

3 nights at Country Heir

I can’t even explain how beautiful this place is. The 3 ponds are jumping with Bluegill, Sunfish, Perch and Bass. None stop bites. The spots are large and level. The host (Frankie) was a delight to speak with. The history of the family farm is amazing! We will definitely be back.

SAMANTHA

June 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Backroads Vineyard LLC

One of my favorite Hipcamp sites yet. The bathroom is so cute and such a game changer for camping. We were also able to catch a lot of fish in the pond. Would totally recommend and would love to come back.