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

100% (259 reviews)

In Leipsic, campers looking for lake access can pick from over 130 spots tailored to water lovers. Prices start at $30 a night, with the average hovering around $60. You’ll find sites where the lake sits just steps from your tent—expect easy access for swimming, wildlife-watching, and hiking along wooded trails. Showers, toilets, and campfire-friendly setups are standard at most sites. Top picks include Rusty's Retreat with pond and river (188 reviews), Camp Peace (34 reviews), and Barefoot Retreat (4 reviews). These spots draw regulars for their clean facilities and easygoing lake vibes. Pack your gear, prep for s’mores by the fire, and get ready to wake up lakeside in Leipsic.

Popular camping styles for Leipsic

Top-rated campgrounds

100% (259 reviews)

In Leipsic, campers looking for lake access can pick from over 130 spots tailored to water lovers. Prices start at $30 a night, with the average hovering around $60. You’ll find sites where the lake sits just steps from your tent—expect easy access for swimming, wildlife-watching, and hiking along wooded trails. Showers, toilets, and campfire-friendly setups are standard at most sites. Top picks include Rusty's Retreat with pond and river (188 reviews), Camp Peace (34 reviews), and Barefoot Retreat (4 reviews). These spots draw regulars for their clean facilities and easygoing lake vibes. Pack your gear, prep for s’mores by the fire, and get ready to wake up lakeside in Leipsic.

Popular camping styles for Leipsic

Top-rated campgrounds

1. Rusty's Retreat with pond and river

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13 sites · RVs, Tents · Fostoria, OH

We bought this 125+ year old farm in 2010 with the hope of bringing it back to life. Overgrown and neglected, we have worked hard to make it a nice place for hiking, kayaking, fishing or any number of other activities. Peaceful and remote, the property has a beautiful brook that leads you to the South branch of the Portage river. Deer, turkey, geese, herons, mink and fox are just a few of our natural animal friends. Rusty the steer and his pony friends Lexi and Little Bits can be visited while they graze in the pasture. There are chickens and Brindle the barn kitty. We have the perfect place for dogs as well. We have four dogs that get along great with others and our fenced pond keeps them safe.

2. Camp Peace

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2 sites · Lodging · Waterville, OH

Camp Peace consists of a riverfront vintage VW Bus camper as well as a very small cabin! Enjoy the free use of our kayaks and canoes as you navigate the many islands across from our property. Both the VW bus and the cabin have heat and air conditioning. The cabin has a 4-burner stove, oven, refrigerator, freezer, and hot and cold water sink. The bathroom has a ship pump handle commode. There is a full shower, as well.

3. Destination Lake Life

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3 sites · RVs, Tents · 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.

4. Indian Lake Adventures

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25 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents · Huntsville, OH

Nestled between Indian Lake and Ohio's favorite small town, Bellefontaine, OH, Indian Lake Adventures is the ideal place to lodge. Our rentable tiny homes are modern and clean, our spacious RV sites boast 30/50 amp full-hookup amenities, and our tent sites are premium and secluded. Spanning over 29 acres with a charming creek and a catch/release pond, this camp provides the perfect backdrop for relaxation. Mature trees and tranquil surroundings offer a serene escape for your camping experience. Take the stress out of camping at Indian Lake Adventures! Our camp store is filled with all your necessities and a campground cafe and on site brewery take the stress out of packing, so you and yours can show up as we are and feel well taken care of! Pizza and wings delivered to your site, on-site brewery with game room, regular kids activities and family friendly events ensures fun for everyone throughout your stay.

Stories from the community

site #3 between the creek and the river. A short walk across the bridge.

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Nina

3 weeks ago

Tent

With pets

4 nights at Rusty's Retreat with pond and river

We tent camped for four nights at Site 3 which was perfect for our needs. The river was bone dry but fishing in the pond was good! We also enjoyed exploring the trails Jay has cut out. Thanks for a nice stay : )

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Jacob

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Rusty's Retreat with pond and river

Jay is a very good host and was very flexible with us. The drive into the sites is interesting since you have to drive through his grass. If it is rainy I would recommend 4/all wheel drive. The area was great! Sites were secluded in a tree dense area and around 25 minuets away is the large town of Findlay. Plenty of hikes and parks around as well! Ultimately it was a great stay, and I would definitely come back!

Natalie

October 2025

30 ft travel trailer

With pets

3 nights at Rusty's Retreat with pond and river

Lovely quiet and serene camping place. Rustic for sure but pleasurable and friendly, helpful owner and helpers.

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Quinton

September 2025

34 ft travel trailer

With pets

3 nights at Indian Lake Adventures

This campground was super clean, family friendly. The camp store has a ton of stuff. Love that's there's firewood on site and pretty cheap. Not to mention hot food at the camp store We ended up at the brewery. Good drinks, good food. They have food trucks and entertainment on a rotating schedule. Dog loved the dog park! Nice bonus. All around amazing experience

Mark

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Rusty's Retreat with pond and river

Is a great place to go, and Jay is a very friendly person. Great paths to walk and very peaceful at night.

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Daniel

September 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Rusty's Retreat with pond and river

Another great adventure at Rusty’s! This is our second time camping there this year and it certainly won’t be our last.

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Eden

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Rusty's Retreat with pond and river

Jay was incredibly friendly and took the time to show us the land and introduce us to his lovely animals.

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Jack

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Rusty's Retreat with pond and river

Wonderful property, beautiful sunrise. Very peaceful and quiet. Jay was a remarkably gracious host.

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Lizz

September 2025

17 ft Class C

With pets

1 night at Rusty's Retreat with pond and river

We loved staying at Rusty's Retreat. There were a lot of camp site options that all felt private. The hosts were very friendly and helpful. We loved learning a bit about the farm and Jay's plans for it.

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Aubriana

September 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Rusty's Retreat with pond and river

site number 1 was beautiful. it was a good spot to relax and the girls loved hanging out in the creek.

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Christy

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Rusty's Retreat with pond and river

The property is BEAUTIFUL! And our host was very kind!

Natalie

August 2025

28 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Rusty's Retreat with pond and river

We had a wonderful time at Rusty’s! 🐾 Our group of four adults, 2 silly (and sometimes loud) little girls, plus a couple of pups felt so welcomed from the moment we arrived. We loved meeting Rusty and the rest of the animals, the golf cart tours of the property, kayaking, and hearing the story behind this special place. The accommodations were comfortable, the hospitality was above and beyond, and we really enjoyed our stay... even in the 95° weather. Thankful for the electric hookup for our camper's A/C! We’re so grateful to Jay & Heather for opening their property to us and making our stay so memorable. Highly recommend!

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Damon

August 2025

23 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Rusty's Retreat with pond and river

Jay and Heather were super friendly and helpful. Their 2 miniature horses were very cute and Rusty, the bull was huge. Great walking trails through the woods.

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David

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Rusty's Retreat with pond and river

One of the best 2 tent sites with the best access to the water. This has the best chance at being the most private. Assuming Noone is in site 2. Can pitch a couple of good sized tents. No picnic table on this site. Can drive vehicle basically up to the site directly. Can't really do that with the others. Will be back another time. Great place to get some time outside for a night or two

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Kyra

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Rusty's Retreat with pond and river

Jay was so helpful and kind to us even though we arrived 9 hours late! He brought us pizza and let us sleep next to the ponies, very needed after driving 500 miles that day.

This is the view from site# 1. Campsite # 2 is on the point across the creek.

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Mary Kate

July 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Rusty's Retreat with pond and river

We loved our night at Rusty's Retreat! We were greeted upon arrival and given a tour of the land and sanctuary. Our site felt private and had very few bugs, despite being right next to the stream! We would absolutely come back.

Robert

July 2025

18 ft Class B

1 night at Rusty's Retreat with pond and river

Very accommodating and friendly host. Enjoyed the RV campsite, veggies from the garden, swim in the pond, and conversations with the host. Rusty and friends were great too!

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Jen

July 2025

18 ft Class B

1 night at Rusty's Retreat with pond and river

Great spot. Really enjoyed swimming ( and could have fished & kayaked ) in the pond. Perfect for our campervan but tent sites were exceptionally nice.

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Alexia

July 2025

Tent

With kids

2 nights at Rusty's Retreat with pond and river

I stayed here with my husband and 2 kids and we had an incredible time! We booked a tent site, and were even able to upgrade to another site when we got there! Jay greeted us when we arrived and gave us a tour. He was so kind and accommodating our whole trip! We got to meet Rusty, Lexi, and Little Bits, they were all so sweet! The property is absolutely beautiful! The sites were a great size and well maintained. It felt so private and peaceful! The kids had a blast walking the trails and playing in the pond. They even had available kayaks to use! We spent HOURS playing in the river right off of our site and listening to the wildlife. Jay even brought us fresh vegetables from his garden! We had a fantastic stay and would love to come again, we will definitely be recommending to friends! Thank you for your hospitality and sharing your beautiful property with us!

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Lyn

July 2025

12 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Rusty's Retreat with pond and river

Went to sleep with the fireflies and woke up to bird singing and a deer at my doorstep. Jay was an amazing host. Gabe is a tour upon arrival. He put a lot of effort into his place and it shows. We really enjoyed our stay.