The best camping near Harrison State Forest

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Ronsheim Campground

7 sites · RVs, Tents In Harrison State Forest

Trailriders Campground

20 sites In Harrison State Forest

Top-rated campgrounds near Harrison State Forest

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The Turkey Hollow Campground

6 sites · RVs, Tents40 acres · Millersburg, OH

Turkey Hollow is nestled in the rolling hills of Holmes County Ohio. We are right on the edge of the largest Amish settlement in the nation. The primitive campground is in the corner of a small 40 acre farm owned by Matt Polcyn. He started the campground 8 years ago because of his love for nature and real camping. He enjoys traveling in many places in the States and the Caribbean islands and loves finding places off of the beaten path and not commercialized. Because of his interest and love for primitive camping he decided to open the campground in order to provide the same opportunity as a getaway primitive camping location that he tries to find when he travels. We now just added a in the trees, warm water rinse off area.

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Pleasant Valley Farm Camp

5 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents100 acres · Fresno, OH

Welcome to Our family farm of 170 acre ! We are two sisters with our husbands and children want to share with you our peaceful farm. Surrounded by Hills, Creeks, Woods, and Beautiful Sunrises and Sunsets! We are settled in the Hills of White Eyes Township. There is lots of history of Native Americans, and the first settlers in this area ( there is a great outdoor play based on a true story called Trumpet in the Land about 30 min from our location) On our farm you may still be able to find arrow heads in the creek bottoms! There is lots of wildlife that may wander through your camp site. The air is full of fresh Country smells. Some tame animals that you will see are Lowline cows ( miniature cows), Chickens, Pigs, Miniature Donkeys, Dogs, Cats.

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Memory Park Campground

25 sites · RVs, Tents16 acres · Mineral City, OH

Memory Park is a primitive, beautifully maintained family-owned private campground located near beautiful Atwood Lake State Park. First developed in 1968, Memory Park offers peace, quiet, and tranquility for you and your family for that perfect weekday or weekend getaway . There are plenty of primitive sites to choose from, including Murphy Meadow, Outback Bend, Honeymoon Point, and Shady Rest, just to name a few. Each campsite includes a picnic table and fire pit. Firewood is available ($10 through hipcamp or cash on-site per full wheelbarrow load). Memory Park is the ideal rustic environment to restore the soul, including simple activities like sitting around a fire, reading or taking a nap, hiking, cooking over the fire, observing nature, and enjoying fellowship with friends. Memory Park can be your 'go to' camp spot, especially for Buckeye Trail hikers! Water is available from two hand pumps on the property. Electricity is not available. Quiet generators are welcome. A clean port-a-jon is maintained for our campers.

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Towpath Trail Peace Park

5 sites · Tents2 acres · Bolivar, OH

Primitive tent camping on the Greenville Peace Treaty Line, Buckeye Trail, Ohio-Erie Canal Towpath Trail, Scenic Byway, Tuscarawas River Water Trail, and the Great American Rail Trail! Located on the historic Ohio-Erie Canal between the village of Bolivar Ballparks and the McDonnell trailheads on the towpath trail ten miles south of Canton, Ohio, and 1.5 miles west of I-77 exit 93 on Scenic Byway Rt 212 in beautiful Tuscarawas County, Ohio. The Peace Park is designed for bikers, hikers, dog walkers, and anyone traveling through to book a campsite even if anyone isn't available to meet and greet. Campers, once booked may go to an available campsite and set up camp. Dog-friendly, handicapped-accessible Porta-Jon with hand sanitizer shared electricity for charging phones, pristine aquifer water, picnic tables, fire-pits, fireside benches, birds, butterflies, lightning bugs, wild turkey, deer, and other wildlife are often seen. Please note: We're located on a section of the Ohio-Erie Canal Scenic Byway, the Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad, and a 90-degree corner with a slight slope that causes trucks to downshift brake, we recommend bringing earplugs if you're a light sleeper!

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Cliff Mine Heights

1 site · RV1 acre · Coraopolis, PA

We purchased the property as a foreclosure five years ago, and have been remodeling ever since. The property is located close to all the city amenities we love, but still gives us the privacy we wanted. Learn more about this land: The RV site is next to the house and is nearly level. (30A plug available) Road is visible from RV site, large backyard with fire pit is available. Local Park, wave pool, bike trails, shopping, and local eats or all within a 5 minute drive, some even within walking distance! JoJo's dinner is just around the corner.

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Timbercrest Camp and RV Park

43 sites · RVs, Tents60 acres · Millersburg, OH

Our park is nestled in a quiet area surrounded by trees right in Holmes County, Ohio. We offer a spot for you to camp in a pleasant, peaceful place only minutes from local attractions.

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Kim Tam Park at Melanie Springs

4 sites · Tents15 acres · Uniontown, OH

15 acre BEAUTIFUL park with a 2 acre man made artesian spring water lake. We have the only high dive left in Ohio with 3 diving boards and slides. Bonfire pits horseshoe pits 3 outdoor pavilions, kids playground. The park was made in 1952 and it’s been creating memories threw multiple generations. A MUST SEE. This year we also rent out our party buss to camp in and have two tiny houses available

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Fiat Hill

4 sites · Lodging, Tents2 acres · Baltic, OH

Learn more about this land:Fiat Hill Camp is located in heart of Amish country on the first Ohio State Road with many things to do and see. A working Amish family farm borders the camp. Serenity....wildlife, birds, bull frogs crooking. You may even see an eagle. Sunsets are breath taking from top of hill. Local wineries, Wooly Pig Brewery, Little Switzerland (Sugarcreek) with Worlds largest Cuckoo Clock, Age of Steam Round House Museum, Put-Put Golf, Amish Home Country Cooking restaurants, Ragersville Tavern and much more all within 10 to 30 minutes away.

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Horseshoe bend

2 sites · RVs1 acre · OH

We have 2 flat gravel campsites available on our property just 2 miles drive to beaver creek state park where you can hike, fish, visit the pioneer village, and sit by the creek. There are plenty of downed trees, bring a saw if you want to gather wood for a fire. We have a maintained hiking trail that starts on the edge of our property/road and ends at the state park. Or, you can swim, kayak, and fish at the beaver creek, just a 1/2 mile from our sites. We are 26 miles from the Pittsburgh airport and 1 hour to downtown Pittsburgh. Enjoy being close enough to enjoy the big city offerings without the high cost of accommodations. Or just relax at your campsite. Fire rings provided. Thank you for considering us for your stay.

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Clark Shack Acres

3 sites · RVs, Tents40 acres · Piedmont, OH

Clark Shack Acres is a miniature horse farm in the Appalachian Ohio area. In the Muskinghum watershed near 5 State Park lakes Piedmont, Clendening, Salt Fork, Tappen and Seneca lakes. Also one mile from Egypt Valley Nature Public land. Close to fishing, boating, horseback riding, hunting, hiking. You can hike on trails at the camp site . Nice clear view of the stars.Learn more about this land:Located just 8 miles from interstate 70 in Ohio exit #202 coming from the east and exit 198 from the west . SORRY CAMPFIRE WOOD NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME We are a 40 acre family farm , not a camp ground . But you can drive to all of our sites and Pitch a tent near a pine forest and pond on a miniature horse farm . Private, but walking distance to the main house were water is available for washing and drinking. Many hiking trails on the land with a pond, stream, mediation circle. We have lots of wildlife. Located on a dirt road about 25 miles to nearest city. Fire ring and firewood is available. One tent or camper per site . Only 2 miles to Piedmont Lake where you can fish and go boating . They have a marina and restaurant. Only minutes from an Ohio wildlife reserve Egypt Valley great for hiking and hunting. Located in the Muskingum Water Shed with many lakes and streams including Salt Fork , Clenndening , Piedmont, Seneca, Tappen Lakes . We have a lot you can park your boat when its not on the lake while camping . We are located in a Amish community , so watch for horse and buggys on your drive to the farm. primitive camping ~ is defined as being without neighbors, electricity, running water, bathroom facilities and, often times, cell service. You camp in a remote location and provide everything for yourself

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Backwoods Camping

1 site · Tent10 acres · Cumberland, OH

Purchased in 2019, these overgrown acres are now a federally registered Farm with the crop being Trees, and have a 10 year Woodland Stewardship Management Plan with the Ohio Dept of Natural Resources. I will be working hard over the years to bring this back to a healthy stand of mixed hardwoods, full of wildlife habitat.Learn more about this land:Enjoy approximately 10 wooded acres while being the only campers on site. Provided are a 4x8 lean-to, outhouse, fire ring, and a spool table. Hiking trails are cut throughout the woods, so feel free to explore. Just stay within the wire fence lines to avoid crossing onto neighboring private lands. This is a Federal and State managed Woodland, so please do no harm to any living tree or plant. Feel free to pick up any dead wood for use in the fire ring. (Cut Firewood also provided for free at campsite.) You do have to hike in and out between parking area and campsite. The access is on a slope, so you will get your cardio. It's about 500 feet from parking to campsite. 10 minutes from The Wilds. 10 minutes from I-70. 15 minutes from I-77 and Cambridge.

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Country road on your way Home

1 site · RV, Tent2 acres · Cambridge, OH

Located just 1.5 miles from interstate 70 and a 10 minute drive from interstate 77, our property is the perfect place to pull in and relax for the night before heading home. Staying for a while, we are half way between Seneca lake and Salt Fork state park. In a prime hunting area, set up your camper and stay for the week. Chappys deer processing is directly across the road. This 2 acre property currently has zero amenities, so please pack out what you bring in.

The best camping near Harrison State Forest guide

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About

Ride in on your trusty old steed with shotgun in tow—really. Although Harrison State Forest is located in Ohio, you may as well be in the wild west. Horse camping and a shooting range give this area a Blazing Saddles type of feel, and we're all for it. Hike a combined 20 miles of trails by foot or by horse to get a feel of the 13,000 acre scenery, then load up your favorite legal firearm for practice at the 100-yard shooting range. Whether you're looking to improve marksmanship and accuracy or just enjoy the outdoors with your equine friend, Harrison State Forest is sure to help you unleash that inner cowboy (or cowgirl). Yeehaw!

When to go

The ideal time to visit Harrison State Forest is during the spring and fall when the weather is mild and the foliage is in full display. Summer offers warm days perfect for hiking, though it can be busy. Winters can be harsh, making some activities less accessible.

Know before you go

Check the weather forecast before your visit to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.
Be aware of park hours, typically from 8:30am to 5pm, and plan your activities accordingly.
Remember to pack essentials like water, snacks, and a first-aid kit for your outdoor adventures.
Stay informed about any trail closures or area restrictions that may be in effect during your visit.
Respect wildlife and maintain a safe distance; this is their home, and we are the visitors.