The best campgrounds near Port Clinton, Ohio with swimming

97% (348 reviews)

Looking for a camping experience near Port Clinton, Ohio with swimming? Look no further than Hipcamp! We have over 290 options for you to choose from, all located near Port Clinton and offering swimming as an activity. Whether you're a seasoned camper or new to the outdoors, you'll find the perfect spot for your adventure. Plus, with an average price per night of $45 and options as low as $18, there's something for every budget. Check out some of our top campsites with rave reviews, like Camping at Heritage Farms (976 reviews), The Pleasant Valley Farm (191 reviews), and Long Haul Flower Farm (129 reviews). Enjoy popular amenities like campfires, cooking equipment, and potable water, and take part in activities such as horseback riding, off-roading (OHV), and hiking. Start planning your camping trip now with Hipcamp!

Popular camping styles for Port Clinton

Top-rated campgrounds

97% (348 reviews)

Looking for a camping experience near Port Clinton, Ohio with swimming? Look no further than Hipcamp! We have over 290 options for you to choose from, all located near Port Clinton and offering swimming as an activity. Whether you're a seasoned camper or new to the outdoors, you'll find the perfect spot for your adventure. Plus, with an average price per night of $45 and options as low as $18, there's something for every budget. Check out some of our top campsites with rave reviews, like Camping at Heritage Farms (976 reviews), The Pleasant Valley Farm (191 reviews), and Long Haul Flower Farm (129 reviews). Enjoy popular amenities like campfires, cooking equipment, and potable water, and take part in activities such as horseback riding, off-roading (OHV), and hiking. Start planning your camping trip now with Hipcamp!

Popular camping styles for Port Clinton

Top-rated campgrounds

1. Blueberry Farm Campsites

99%

(139)

34mi from Port Clinton · 2 sites · Tents · Amherst, OH

We have lived here since 2004, the blueberries have lived here for over 60 years. This site has more topography than most of the surrounding county. Learn more about this land: Several sites available on an organic blueberry farm near Oberlin College and Lake Erie. Blueberries are ripe in July. Site #2 is down by the Chance Creek, about 1/2 mile from the driveway. Very peaceful down there - a walk-in site. Site #1 is about 100 yards from the driveway, Site #1 also has access to a small shed. Both sites are woodsy and away from neighbors, roads and houses, however the interstate is not far. When the wind blows from the north you can barely hear it, but when a south wind blows and/or there is rain on the interstate, it can be pretty loud. We don't have a latrine. We have two "luggable-loo's" if you need them, have liners, too.

2. Rusty's Retreat with pond and river

99%

(333)

36mi from Port Clinton · 13 sites · Tents, RVs · 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.

3. BubbaSchottMiles Farm West Pasture

100%

(5)

41mi from Port Clinton · 2 sites · RVs · Bowling Green, OH

We are situated on 5 acres just NW of Bowling Green, Ohio. Our property was used to raise horses and other farm animals for many years. We have two main pastures and our Homestead. The south part of the "West Pasture" is where we host campers. This area has many evergreen trees. We have small stands of Bamboo and reed grass along with many trees including White Pine, Black Walnut, Hackberry, Maple, Norway Spruce, Blue Spruce, Cedar, River Birch and more!

4. Camp Peace

100%

(46)

42mi from Port Clinton · 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.

Stories from the community

Scott

1 week ago

18 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to BubbaSchottMiles Farm West Pasture

Fantastic quiet site with beautiful trees and meadow. Host was friendly and good communication

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

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Nina

October 2025

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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Isaac

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Blueberry Farm Campsites

Great night at Site #2, just a walk down into the forest and across the hill. Be ready to carry your gear from where you parked. Got to see some wildlife and sleep down by the stream. Would recommend, and check out the trails in the area.

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!

Courtney

August 2025

Tent

1 night at Blueberry Farm Campsites

Had a great time camping at the Blueberry Farm! We were the only ones there so it was nice and private. Bo even recommended a little swimming hole nearby that was a perfect place to relax. Would reccomend!

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.

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Cameron

July 2025

Tent

1 night at Blueberry Farm Campsites

Camped here after a concert in Cuyahoga! Cute little blueberry farm with the option to pick some of your own.. I stayed at campsite 2 which was right above the creek. It was a beautiful sight and a nice bonus to take a dip in the morning :)

Meghan

July 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Blueberry Farm Campsites

The property is beautiful and we loved the blueberries! The walk to the swimming spot was so cool.

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.