The best campgrounds near Sardis, Ohio with swimming

In Sardis, camping with swim access means you’re choosing from over 250 campsites where water is the main attraction. Expect river spots, spring-fed ponds, and shaded banks perfect for cooling off after a day in the sun. Prices start at $25 a night, with most sites averaging $35. Core facilities include toilets, showers, and fire rings—no need to rough it unless you want to. Anglers, swimmers, and wildlife-watchers will feel right at home. For trusted picks, Fish Farm Camp (242 reviews) is a local staple, ROCK⭐️STAR (24 reviews) puts you close to wild swimming holes, and Camp Presmont Camping (16 reviews) has quiet coves for a slower pace. Bring your suit, your rod, and a sense of adventure—Sardis has places to swim you won’t forget.

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Top-rated campgrounds

In Sardis, camping with swim access means you’re choosing from over 250 campsites where water is the main attraction. Expect river spots, spring-fed ponds, and shaded banks perfect for cooling off after a day in the sun. Prices start at $25 a night, with most sites averaging $35. Core facilities include toilets, showers, and fire rings—no need to rough it unless you want to. Anglers, swimmers, and wildlife-watchers will feel right at home. For trusted picks, Fish Farm Camp (242 reviews) is a local staple, ROCK⭐️STAR (24 reviews) puts you close to wild swimming holes, and Camp Presmont Camping (16 reviews) has quiet coves for a slower pace. Bring your suit, your rod, and a sense of adventure—Sardis has places to swim you won’t forget.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Fish Farm Camp

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40mi from Sardis · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · Pleasant City, OH

We have a beautiful 20 acre lake. It's 60 ft deep with crystal clear water and is great for swimming and fishing. Kayaking welcome too. We also have a couple other ponds available for fishing as well. We raise fresh water prawn and bluegill in the summertime, so late september we have fresh shrimp available. Lots of waterfowl and deer here to see.

2. ROCK⭐️STAR

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49mi from Sardis · 11 sites · Tents, RVs · Morgantown, WV

CAMP ROCKST⭐️R 🎃 Whats with that name you say? Well!………My soulmate and I are on a dream mission renovating a very old once was house/building/bar that sets on almost 3 acres. The dream is a safe place to be and enjoy good food music and cold beer. ❤️All walks of life are welcome here at RockSt☆r❤️👽💛🤡💙🤠💚🖤🤎🤍🧡 2️⃣campsite’s W/electric 🏕🚍 ⛺️Disbursed tent sites you choose on arrival where you would like to camp ⛺️Tent camp sites are PPP = P-ark in gravel lot P-ack gear 1 min walk P-itch tent ℹ️ -Available always 🚽🚰- Items with double stars ** please see extras 🚿Hot/cold Outdoor shower house ** 🪵 firewood** 🎣🪱 fishing worms** 📸🎶 RockStaR🛼 🪩photo Session /Jam** 📪 We are located off I -79 Goshen Road Exit #146 Smithtown Rd Morgantown, WV 26508 📍GAS The Pilot Station open 24hrs 0.3 mi 🏧 📍HotSpot Hailey's 0.3 mi🎰🏧 📍ParknRide 0.1 mi 🅿️🚖 📍4-H Camp/ with Public swimming pool 1.6 mi🛝🏀🪁🏖 📍WV Railtrail access 4.3 mi 🚴🏻‍♂️🚵‍♀️🌸🍄🪺🌳🐿 📍Marina river access 4.2 mi 🚣🏻‍♀️🐠🎣🐟🛶 📍Toms Run Perserve 0.6 mi 🌲🌻🍄🌷🐿 📍Walmart is 3.6 mi exit 1 🛒🏧 ❤️ Few things to be expected when staying with us at here at RockSt☆r ...besides a warm and welcome smile 😊 Thats a meet and greet from our very friendly kittycat's that roam the property they are in and out of main house. 🦌🐿🦨🐀🪨🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾Deer can be seen in the back yard most evenings. ❤️Please If you are traveling with pets use caution before just letting them off leash when you arive . 🌲We do have a creek running threw the property, Lots of mother nature here in Wild and Wonderful West Virgina . Being close to the interstate and The Pilot truck stop station thats OpEn 24\7 It does get loud at times . Just so ya know ! ❤️Safe travels

3. Camp Presmont Camping

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39mi from Sardis · 38 sites · Tents, Lodging · Piedmont, OH

At Camp Presmont our Mission Statement is: Employing the beauty of creation, Camp Presmont exists to serve the church, nurture the family, and reach the lost with the gospel in the power of the Spirit to make ready a people prepared for the Lord. By offering individual site rentals we are able to reach even more people for Christ. We do have a no drugs or alcohol policy for our property, this includes smoking. We feel that we have a small slice of paradise out here, so please come and check us out. The camp is located right above beautiful Peidmont lake, giving you a great view and opportunity for activities such as boating, fishing, and swimming. We also have plenty of other activities available like basketball, volleyball, hiking, disc golf and more. (Bring own balls and discs). We would love to have you out and share with you the beauty that is our camp!

4. Wayne National Forest

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121 sites · Murray City, Ohio

Drive, hike, fish, and camp in The Wayne for a wilderness adventure.

5. North Bend State Park

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77 sites · Cairo, West Virginia

Discover North Bend State Park's natural beauty and outdoor adventures.

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6. Hog Hollow Farms

35mi from Sardis · 19 sites · Tents, RVs · Salem, WV

100 acres or farm land and woods. In the middle of Appalachian forest. Farm land and farm animals to watch and feed. Plenty of room for camping. Come to hog hollow for hiking, fishing, camping and enjoying the outdoor scenery. We are in the middle of nowhere where anything is possible. Come visit

7. Barkcamp State Park

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22 sites · Belmont, Ohio

Welcome to pastime paradise! Barkcamp is a dream come true for all ya’ll who want to try it all. Luring just about anyone into its 1,005-acre embrace, there’s oodles of activities happening in and around beautiful Belmont Lake. Can’t bear to leave Fluffy at home for the weekend? No problem! Barkcamp has designated pet, equestrian and group camps to accommodate all of your companions!On the 117-acre lake, there’s boating, fishing and swimming. If dry land is more your jam, there’s tons of picnic areas and hiking trails around the lake. Still not satisfied? The park has an 18-hole mini golf course, volleyball and basketball courts, an archery range and horseshoe pits (whew!) And amidst your diversions, don’t forget to savor Mother Nature’s surrounding beauty. Stop to smell the roses...or woodland wildflowers.

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8. Ryerson Station State Park

44 sites · Wind Ridge, Pennsylvania

Discover Ryerson Station State Park's natural beauty and outdoor activities.

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9. Wolf Run State Park

25 sites · Caldwell, Ohio

Pack your best bait, because Wolf Run State Park is the perfect spot for your next fishing trip. Whether you snag some trout, bluegill, crappie, or catfish, the only missing ingredient will be a container of some Old Bay seasoning. Boating up to 10 horsepower is also permitted along the lake, and don't forget to take advantage of the sprawling 200 feet of beach perfect for a refreshing dip. If you're really feeling daring, bring that scuba diving equipment as well. Walk one of several trails around the campground or to the nature center, where you can watch wildlife amplified. Wolf Run State Park—it's quite the catch.

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10. Salt Fork State Park

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23 sites · Kimbolton, Ohio

Hike, golf, or get on the water at Ohio’s largest state park.

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Public campgrounds near Sardis

Ring Mill Campground

12mi from Sardis · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · in Wayne National Forest

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Lamping Homestead

15mi from Sardis · 6 sites · in Wayne National Forest

Haught Run Campground

18mi from Sardis · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · in Wayne National Forest

Leith Run Campground

18mi from Sardis · 21 sites · Tents, RVs · in Wayne National Forest

Hune Bridge Campground

20mi from Sardis · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · in Wayne National Forest

Lane Farm Campground

28mi from Sardis · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · in Wayne National Forest

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Cokeley Campground

30mi from Sardis · 28 sites · Tents, RVs · in North Bend State Park

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Barkcamp Campground

30mi from Sardis · 22 sites · Tents, RVs · in Barkcamp State Park

River Run Campground

30mi from Sardis · 49 sites · Tents, RVs · in North Bend State Park

Polly Hill Campground

31mi from Sardis · 44 sites · Tents, RVs · in Ryerson Station State Park

Wolf Run Campground

36mi from Sardis · 25 sites · Tents, RVs · in Wolf Run State Park

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Salt Fork Campground

46mi from Sardis · 23 sites · Tents, RVs · in Salt Fork State Park

Stories from the community

Amber

October 2025

Tent

3 nights at Fish Farm Camp

Always a great stay with a great host! Been coming for years and will keep coming back.

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Justin

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Fish Farm Camp

We were the only campers on the lake. Property was beautiful. Drew was a helpful host. Would recommend this spot

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Maddy

October 2025

Tent

1 night at Fish Farm Camp

Beautiful site for camping. Drew was very accommodating for my last minute booking.

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Severn

September 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Fish Farm Camp

Awesome spot for fishing, leisurely paddling, and car camping. Clean, water was great, firewood was well seasoned and appropriately priced, outhouse was accessible and not terrifying (I only rate outhouses as terrifying or not). Will be coming back very soon.

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Flor

September 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Fish Farm Camp

My family and I like to camp as a group and Drew was very accommodating! We had a blast and will always recommend to anyone who asks. We will definitely be coming back.

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Courtney

September 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Fish Farm Camp

We loved tent camping on Drew's property! It is absolutely beautiful here. The sites are spaced perfectly so that any noise made by other campers isn't too loud. We spent our anniversary weekend here and it was the perfect spot for it!! We definitely loved our little visitors that came by occasionally! The toilet was an unexpected plus! The property was really clean. Fishing could've been better but it was also chilly so that may have been why. 1000% recommend staying here!

Aurelio

August 2025

Tent

1 night at Fish Farm Camp

Such an amazing site and experience that we booked another night!

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Brad

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Fish Farm Camp

Awesome property. This was our 2nd stay and won't be the last.

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Miranda

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Fish Farm Camp

What a beautiful piece of land! We basically had the place to ourselves. Drew was very accommodating and helpful throughout our trip. The outhouse was a nice bonus! And it didn't stink.

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Zach

August 2025

Tent

2 nights at Fish Farm Camp

My camping partner wound up falling ill during our trip and Drew was especially helpful and accommodating in the resulting change of plans. Fish Farm Camp's property is a gem--beautiful and private--and while our trip did not pan out as we might have liked, Drew was excellent in making our pivots as smooth as possible.

Christopher

August 2025

20 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Fish Farm Camp

Drew is an amazing host, and the lake is awesome. Great swimming and fishing, and the sites are spaced out nicely. We had a wonderful stay and highly recommend.

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Donna

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Fish Farm Camp

The lake was just right, we had plenty of room to be alone. It was awesome that we could launch our kayaks right from our spot. We had a blast watching all the different birds and seeing the fish jump out of the water.

Pam

August 2025

Tent

6 nights at Fish Farm Camp

Beautiful lake! Relaxing! Fun to fish! And as always Drew is an awesome host!

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Daniil

July 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Fish Farm Camp

Really great place, thank you Drew for everything!

Laura

July 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Fish Farm Camp

Beautiful place. Fishing wasn’t that great, only caught a few small ones, and another guy on a boat said he didn’t catch much either… it IS called Fish camp. I prepaid for eggs and minnows, and they didn’t have them, so he gave us a little extra wood instead. The host is hard to reach if you need anything. But all in all it was a nice place.

Pam

July 2025

Tent

Group trip

4 nights at Fish Farm Camp

As usual another beautiful trip! Drew is awesome and lake is just to beautiful!

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Jim

July 2025

Tent

1 night at Fish Farm Camp

Loved it so much we are doing back to back weekends👍👍

Super generous with the firewood add-on, thank you!

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Stacy

July 2025

Tent

1 night at Fish Farm Camp

Pretty spot & Drew was very generous with the firewood and very respectful of my privacy. Felt safe and peaceful there. Sites do not have coverage or shade but are situated so that they feel private from one another. Thanks for a nice stay!