The best waterside camping near Gilboa

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Gilboa draws campers who want to wake up by the water—think pond banks, river bends, and quiet creeks. Here, you’ll find over 150 waterside campsites, many priced around $40 a night, with some starting at $30. Locals rave about Rusty's Retreat with pond and river (188 reviews) for easy fishing and sunset views, Uncle Chuck's Cabin (71 reviews) for a private, rustic escape, and Bracy Gold Bison Ranch (36 reviews) if spotting wildlife is high on your list. Every top spot has toilets, allows pets, and welcomes campfires. Expect early mornings with herons on the riverbank and evenings around the fire, swapping fishing stories or planning tomorrow’s hike.

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Destination Lake Life

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35mi from Gilboa · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · Chippewa Park, OH
Come explore Indian Lake and what it has to offer! Learn more about this land: Welcome to Chippewa, a waterfront community on Indian Lake in Ohio!  Electric, (well)water is on 4/15-11/01 bring water during off season, sewer, trash included!  Bring your street legal Golfcart, Kayaks, Canoes, Bikes, Jet Skis, and Boat. Chippewa offers: State Park, Boat Ramp/launch, Public Bathrooms, (Waterfront) Moose Lodge, FOE/Eagles, Gas Station/Grocery/Deli/Beer Cave/General Store, Bait &Tackle Shop, and Dollar General- just a Golf Cart ride away! In under a 5 minute car ride you can be at Indian Lake State Beach/(Oldfield Beach), (waterfront) Achesons Resort, (waterfront) Tilton Hilton, (pool & waterfront) Froggy's on the Lake, and even a few other places to grab a bite to eat. We are half an hour from Mad River Mountain, which offers winter activities such as snow tubing & skiing.
Pets
Campfires
Full Hookups
from 
$39
 / night

Gilboa draws campers who want to wake up by the water—think pond banks, river bends, and quiet creeks. Here, you’ll find over 150 waterside campsites, many priced around $40 a night, with some starting at $30. Locals rave about Rusty's Retreat with pond and river (188 reviews) for easy fishing and sunset views, Uncle Chuck's Cabin (71 reviews) for a private, rustic escape, and Bracy Gold Bison Ranch (36 reviews) if spotting wildlife is high on your list. Every top spot has toilets, allows pets, and welcomes campfires. Expect early mornings with herons on the riverbank and evenings around the fire, swapping fishing stories or planning tomorrow’s hike.

100% (403)

Top-rated campgrounds

Destination Lake Life

2. Destination Lake Life

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(3)
35mi from Gilboa · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · Chippewa Park, OH
Come explore Indian Lake and what it has to offer! Learn more about this land: Welcome to Chippewa, a waterfront community on Indian Lake in Ohio!  Electric, (well)water is on 4/15-11/01 bring water during off season, sewer, trash included!  Bring your street legal Golfcart, Kayaks, Canoes, Bikes, Jet Skis, and Boat. Chippewa offers: State Park, Boat Ramp/launch, Public Bathrooms, (Waterfront) Moose Lodge, FOE/Eagles, Gas Station/Grocery/Deli/Beer Cave/General Store, Bait &Tackle Shop, and Dollar General- just a Golf Cart ride away! In under a 5 minute car ride you can be at Indian Lake State Beach/(Oldfield Beach), (waterfront) Achesons Resort, (waterfront) Tilton Hilton, (pool & waterfront) Froggy's on the Lake, and even a few other places to grab a bite to eat. We are half an hour from Mad River Mountain, which offers winter activities such as snow tubing & skiing.
Pets
Campfires
Full Hookups
from 
$39
 / night

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