Lake Camping Near Kettering, Ohio, US: 12 Best Lake Campsites 2025

Welcome to Hipcamp! If you're looking for a camping experience near Kettering, Ohio with a lake, you're in luck. We have over 400 options available for you to choose from. Top campsites include Hidden Lake Farm (359 reviews), Fruitdale Farm (352 reviews), and The Lake at the Flying J Farm (319 reviews). With prices starting as low as $15 per night and an average price of $45 per night, you'll find something that fits your budget. Enjoy popular amenities like showers, campfires, and trash services. And for those who love being active, you can go swimming, explore historic sites, or even try some off-roading. Start planning your lake camping adventure today!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Welcome to Hipcamp! If you're looking for a camping experience near Kettering, Ohio with a lake, you're in luck. We have over 400 options available for you to choose from. Top campsites include Hidden Lake Farm (359 reviews), Fruitdale Farm (352 reviews), and The Lake at the Flying J Farm (319 reviews). With prices starting as low as $15 per night and an average price of $45 per night, you'll find something that fits your budget. Enjoy popular amenities like showers, campfires, and trash services. And for those who love being active, you can go swimming, explore historic sites, or even try some off-roading. Start planning your lake camping adventure today!

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1. The Shack

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24mi from Kettering · 3 sites · Tents · Wilmington, OH

This elevated shack overlooks a pond and is conveniently located within walking distance of Cowan Lake. The road is a nice place to go for a walk taking in the wildlife, cattle farm, and ending at the lake. This State Park provides a wonderful opportunity to hike, bird watch, and enjoy water recreation. The lake has a 10 hp limit, so it is perfect for kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding, fishing, and sailing.

2. Country Heir

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36mi from Kettering · 12 sites · Tents, RVs · Fayetteville, OH

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.

3. Country Outpost RV Site

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40mi from Kettering · 1 site · RV · Hollansburg, OH

Looking for a couple acres all to yourself? Then overnight your self-contained RV at our retired Christmas tree farm. An active "choose-n-cut" tree farm until 2019, we're letting most of our farm grow wild with some deciduous trees also. There are walking trails throughout the "woods" and around our 3/4 acre fishing pond (catch n release please). Relax on the bench on the old country store porch or by the fire ring, fish, or stretch your legs and walk the dog. A pleasant, private, isolated spot in the country to overnight or spend a couple days. If you're a small family staying just one night, there is no "extra guest" fee for dependent children. Includes a 30 amp service hookup. Gravel parking lot angles slightly up hill. No tents, no swimming please. 2 nights max per stay. No bathrooms on site! Operated by Outpost Enterprises, LTD *** Ohio Revised Code Section 3729.15 *** WARNING: Under Ohio law, there is no liability for an injury to or death of a camper or visitor to this campground if that injury or death results from the risk inherent to camping. Inherent risks to camping include, but are not limited to, the risk of injury inherent to land features, equipment, animals, or the negligent actions of the camper or visitor. You are assuming the risk of participating in camping.

4. Caesar Creek State Park

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25 sites · Harveysburg, Ohio

Boasting clear blue waters and steep ravines, put on that toga friend, because you'll feel like Roman royalty at Caesar Creek State Park. Practice old-school hunting techniques at the archery range, or snag your dinner like the ancients did with those fishing tricks up your sleeves. With swimming opportunities galore, a 1,300-ft public beach provides the perfect milieu to bronze that sculpted body. Hike, bike, or horseback ride one of several trails, where you can study the region's limestone and shales leftover from a dried up sea millions of years ago. Modern amenities sneak their way in as well, where you can motorboat the 2,830 acre lake with gusto. Hail Caesar Creek State Park!

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5. Cowan Lake State Park

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25 sites · Wilmington, Ohio

Picturesque inlets adorned with lotus water lilies will transport you to tranquility at Cowan Lake State Park. Study bloodroot and trillium wildflowers as you listen to the coo of herons and pheasants on the resident lake. With a 1,000-ft long beach for waterfront activities and limited horsepower on boats that traverse the waters, this place is sure to keep its cool. Cast a line for the plentiful bounty of fish or hike one of the six trails to choose from—this is your vacation, after all. Bring some looseleaf tea and a pair of chopsticks, and you're ready to go zen.

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6. Sky Lake Camping & Fishing

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24mi from Kettering · 5 sites · RVs · Springfield, OH

A Boondockers Dream! Camp on a private acre lake away from it all. Enjoy fishing on a professionally stocked and managed pay lake (fishing pass purchase required) or an evening fire at the pavilion while the sun sets! PLEASE NOTE: These sites do not have any hookups, a SELF CONTAINED RV IS REQUIRED. NO Tent/Car camping. Generators are allowed to be used. A dump station is available to use in the RV park. - Booking a site number does not guarantee that location - sites are first come first serve and located by the pavilion. No Campfires are allowed in the Boondocking area but there is a community fire pit by the pavilion. Learn more about this land: 113 Acre Campground & RV Park - 50 Acres of Stocked Fishing Lakes - 4 Season Park Open Year-Round - Full Hook Up Waterfront RV Sites Available for Additional Fee, please call - Close to I-70, Yellow Springs OH, Clark County Fairgrounds, Air Force Museum, Clifton Gorge, Buck Creek, John Bryan State Park and much much More! Centrally Located Between Columbus, Ohio and Dayton, Ohio. SkyLakeRV.com

7. Buck Creek State Park

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23 sites · Northridge, Ohio

Quintessential glamping! For all those campers of comfort who wanna get away without leaving the amenities of home behind, Buck Creek has a room for you. The park has a bunch of fully loaded cottages for rent that are, let’s be honest, probably nicer than your apartment. And for those who like a little dirt in their sandwich (possibly literally), there’s also tent campsites available. The park is centered around a massive lake, where you can boat, swim, fish and even scuba dive. And get this, speed demons: there’s several unlimited ski and horsepower zones. For the leisure-seekers, there’s miles of trails to bike or amble, with plenty of overlooks to observe the array of rare and unusual plants and animals. Legit need some R&R? Just kick back and enjoy the view from your cottage’s ridiculously charming screened-in porch.

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8. Hueston Woods State Park

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24 sites · College Corner, Ohio

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9. Stonelick State Park

24 sites · Newtonsville, Ohio

Nestled along forested highlands, Stonelick State Park's 1,058-acres of serene land is the perfect spot for that librarian conference you always wanted to attend but never planned. Hike the fairly short trails around the park or even rent a bicycle if you're ready to switch gears. Four different species of fish are ready for the taking with an Ohio state fishing license, and boats with electric motors are welcome on the lake once you're ready to explore all corners of the 200-acre body of water. If you're hoping for some quality animal sighting, consider driving over to the nearby Crooked Run Nature Preserve, where glances of blue herons and bald eagles are what classic stories are made of.

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10. Kiser Lake State Park

22 sites · Rosewood, Ohio

Sail away, sail away, sail away... at Kiser Lake State Park this weekend! Known mostly for its perfect sailing waters, Kaiser Lake attracts many families all summer long. But did you know Kiser Lake State Park is also open in the winter? For those brave enough to handle the cold and snow, there are activities such as cross-country skiing and ice skating to get your muscles into gear! Hit the trails or hit the water. The choice is yours (anytime of year!) at Kiser Lake State Park!

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11. Brookville Lake

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437 sites · Brookville, Indiana

Anglers love the lake nestled in this historic area of Indiana.

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12. East Fork State Park

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25 sites · Williamsburg, Ohio

Load up that car and never look back. Located only 25 miles from Cincinnati, East Fork State Park brandishes the badge as one of Ohio's largest state parks. Find yourself in marshy grasslands, swamp forests, rocky cascades or brambly hills, this location boasts a wide variety of natural beauty at your disposal. Rev up your unlimited horsepower boat to explore more than 2,000 acres of the William H. Harsha Lake, or angle for a hybrid striper or largemouth bass. A 1,200-ft beach means you can sprawl out that towel as much as you like. Navigate the trails by horse, bike, or foot, and we have a feeling you'll get a thrill out of the steep hills and switchbacks along the way.

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13. Lake Loramie State Park

21 sites · Fort Loramie, Ohio

No kayak? No problem. Lake Loramie State Park provides rentals for everything from bikes to canoes, and you'll want to take advantage of it to get the most out of your stay. Paddle past patches of water lilies shaded by bald cypress trees, where the beauty here has long been preserved. Hikers will enjoy trekking over to Blackberry Island, where they can catch a glimpse of owls and woodpeckers nesting in their native habitat. A large variety of fish inhabiting the lake and seasonal hunting forays may also appeal to your wild side. Come winter, return for the cross country skiing tournament on the Little Turtle Trace trail, or bring a pair of skates and a sled for some awesome frosty activities. With ice boating available as well, you'll never want to be without a paddle here.

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14. Rocky Fork State Park

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24 sites · Rocky Fork Point, Ohio

Pack your camera and some extra batteries, because gorges, caves, and weaving streams make Rocky Fork State Park truly a sight to behold. Bring that trusty fishing rod too, where all types of fish from bluegill to white bass will be sure to make your mouth water come meal time. Two large beaches and 800 ft of lakeside access makes this the place to perfect your sand-castle building skills. Volleyball and basketball courts mean you can hone in on your game. The trails are short here, but since one is a loop, consider it your next track field as well.

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Public campgrounds near Kettering

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Caesar Creek Campground

15mi from Kettering · 25 sites · Tents, RVs · in Caesar Creek State Park

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Cowan Lake Campground

25mi from Kettering · 25 sites · Tents, RVs · in Cowan Lake State Park

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Buck Creek Campground

30mi from Kettering · 23 sites · Tents, RVs · in Buck Creek State Park

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Hueston Woods Campground

33mi from Kettering · 24 sites · Tents, RVs · in Hueston Woods State Park

Stonelick Campground

33mi from Kettering · 24 sites · Tents, RVs · in Stonelick State Park

Kiser Lake Campground

35mi from Kettering · 22 sites · Tents, RVs · in Kiser Lake State Park

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Brookville Lake Campground

45mi from Kettering · 437 sites · Tents, RVs · in Brookville Lake

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East Fork Campground

45mi from Kettering · 25 sites · Tents, RVs · in East Fork State Park

Lake Loramie Campground

47mi from Kettering · 21 sites · Tents, RVs · in Lake Loramie State Park

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Rocky Fork Campground

48mi from Kettering · 24 sites · Tents, RVs · in Rocky Fork State Park

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Deer Creek Campground

49mi from Kettering · 25 sites · Tents, RVs · in Deer Creek State Park

Stories from the community

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James

2 weeks ago

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

2 weeks ago

30 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Country Heir

Beautiful Fall view! Meticulously cared for land and spaces!

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Jamie

October 2025

Tent

1 night at The Shack

We loved the Hideaway!! It was ticked back in the woods!!!!

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Jamie

October 2025

Tent

1 night at The Shack

We loved staying at The Shack! So cozy, home away from home!

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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Jamie

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to The Shack

We loved staying in the cozy little shack! Relaxation at its best right here. Quiet, secluded little spot, great for my wife and I!

Brandon

October 2025

12 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Sky Lake Camping & Fishing

First place I stayed at using the Hipcamp app and was not disappointed. The grounds were very well maintained and clean. The lakes were beautiful. It was very quiet and could barely hear any road traffic. I would definitely return

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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.

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Christina

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to The Shack

We have 2 small boys and brought our dog. We have a great time exploring the woods, fishing and making s'mores on the fire! Being so close to the lake was definitely convenient. The little cabin was great so we didn't need to set up the tent. We will book again.

Alexis

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to The Shack

The land is beautiful. The cabin sits on the host's property but is secluded. Love the little fire pit space tucked away. The cabin is well build and was perfect for what we needed! I did think there were cushions on the cots based on photo 6 by the host, but there is not. While decently comfortable without them, but they are squeeeeeky cots. Would recommend putting down a mattress and skipping the cots if you're a light sleeper like me. The little terracotta heater was a nice touch. Definitely puts out some heat for as simple as it is! It got down to 40d toward the morning and even with a 25d sleeping bag, it was chilly enough to need the little bit of heat so we were thankful for that! Would definitely stay again. Such a cute little cabin. I'm not a fishing gal, but the lake was super cute.

Blake

October 2025

Tent

1 night at The Shack

When a rainy night was in the forecast during a camping road trip the Hideaway ended up being the perfect spot. I was saved from having soggy equipment and instead got to listen to the rain hitting the metal roof. The large windows are a plus in this cozy little accommodation surrounded by beautiful woods.

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Drew

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to The Shack

My partner and I had booked a campsite at the nearby Cowan Lake State Park campgrounds for the weekend as we visited the Ohio Ren Faire. Our first night was MISERABLE - other campers were far too close, the surrounding people were rude, it was awful. So awful we scoured the web the next morning to find somewhere else. Luckily the Hideaway was less than 10min away so we grabbed it - and it saved our WHOLE weekend. It is such a quiet, beautiful, pleasant little spot to crash when in the area - and still 20min from the Ren Faire! I'm unsure if we will ever be back in the area, but if we are best believe we'll be staying here!

Trish

October 2025

28 ft Class C

1 night at Country Outpost RV Site

Beautiful area with site well maintained. We again enjoyed biking and fishing . Sunsets stunning .

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Nathan

September 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to The Shack

The Hideaway cabin & surrounding land was very comfortable, quiet, & relaxing. The directions were easy to understand and the mowed grass walking paths were invaluable. The lake is a short walk down the lane and there is a hiking path entrance at that same location. We had a geeat time. Thank you!

Amy

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to The Shack

Love the Shack!!! This property is so cute!! The pond is so fun to fish and watch the carp eat. The cabin is adorable and secluded. We love that the lake is so close, it's basically a lake house cabin! We don't often go back to places but this was our second trip here and we'll probably be back!!

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jody

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to The Shack

Had a great stay! Cabin is tucked just inside the woods giving you privacy, has lots of windows, perfect for viewing nature, a comfortable bed and a clean outhouse which is located just short walk from cabin. Phyllis is very accommodating and quick to respond. Would highly reccomend the hideaway! We hope to be back and stay longer

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Sheila

September 2025

18 ft campervan

1 night at Country Outpost RV Site

Lovely, quiet spot offering a respite from I70 travel. Was perfect.