Camping in Ohio allows you to explore a wide variety of climates, local culture and attractions, including:
Northwest Ohio was known as the Great Black Swamp until it was drained and recreated as farmland in the mid-1800's. Toledo is the metropolitan center & major Lake Erie port of this region and offers: the arts of the Toledo Museum of Art, Toledo Symphony, Toledo Ballet and Toledo Opera, the hands-on learning of the Center of Science and Industry (COSI); the wildlife of the Toledo Zoo; the dozens of parks and 8,000 acres of Metroparks, the historic and cultural sites of Lucas County; and the history of shipping at the S.S. Willis B. Boyer docked at the International Park. Fremont is the home of the first presidential library and museum at the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center. See the wildlife of another continent at the African Safari Wildlife Park in Port Clinton. Tour Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green and the Hancock Historical Museum in Findlay. Explore the recreation of the state parks at Indian Lake, Grand Lake, Independence Dam, Van Buren, Mary Jane Thurston, Maumee Bay, Crane Creek, Marblehead Lighthouse, and Lake Erie Islands. Return to Page Top
Northeast Ohio is set along the shores of Lake Erie and offers a pleasing mix of recreation, entertainment and culture. Cleveland offers the recreation of Lake Erie, plus a thriving big city culture that includes the arts, professional sports, world-class shopping & dining and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. More city, town and countryside attractions abound at Akron-Summit, Aurora, Canton (home of the Pro Football Hall of Fame), Medina and Youngstown. Enjoy the recreation of the amusement parks at Cedar Point, Pioneer Waterland and Geauga Lake. Explore the state parks at Headlands Beach & Punderson and Cuyahoga Valley National Park. The region's Metroparks include Cleveland, Geauga, Lake, Lorain County, Summit County, Mill Creek, Medina County, Portage Park and Stark County. Return to Page Top
Central Ohio combines beautiful scenery, historic sites, protected wildlife and outdoor recreation to provide a uniquely Ohio experience. Explore the earthworks of a prehistoric civilization at Moundbuilders State Memorial and Indian Art Museum, enjoy the motorsports of National Trail Raceway, take a scenic train ride aboard the Buckeye Central Railroad, experience the beautiful scenery of Blackhand Gorge and wander through The Dawes Arboretum in Licking County. The State Capital of Columbus is steeped in state history, offers tours of the restored Ohio Statehouse, an eclectic arts scene, the Magic Mountain Fun Center, the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum, the famous Columbus Zoo and much more. Watch the horse races at Beulah Park in Grove City. There is plenty of outdoor recreation to be had at the state parks at Malabar Farm, Mt. Gilead, Delaware, Alum Creek, Buckeye Lake, Madison Lake, A.W. Marion and Deer Creek. Return to Page Top
Southwest Ohio is filled with both adventure and leisure. The big city allure of Cincinnati includes the "time travel" experiences at the Cincinnati Museum Center, thrilling professional sports, Ohio riverboat cruises, unique shopping, dining & sights (including Fountain Square in the heart of the city), the diverse plants and flowers of the Krohn Conservatory and much more. Dayton, the home of the flight-pioneering Wright Brothers, offers the world largest & oldest aviation museum at the National Air Force Museum, the unique art collections of the Dayton Art Museum, the history & cultural studies of the National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center, plus shopping, golf courses, dining and more. Enjoy the recreational opportunities of the state parks at Kiser Lake, Buck Creek, John Bryan, Sycamore, Hueston Woods, Little Miami, Caesar Creek, Cowan Lake, Stone Lick and East Fork. Return to Page Top
Southeast Ohio is brimming with the recreation and adventure of the Appalachian Mountains and the Ohio River. Enjoy swimming, canoeing, fishing, horseback riding and reconnecting with nature in the lakes, hills and rivers of this region. Visit towns where the emphasis is on charm and service, rather than glitz. History comes alive at sites that range from the ancient Indian cultures to the Amish country and into the modern age. Take a scenic train excursion of sternwheeler river boat tour back in time. Prime state park recreation areas include Salt Fork State Park, Dillon, Muskingum River, Barkcamp, Blue Rock, Burr Oak, Lake Logan, Hocking Hills, Strouds Run, Great Seal, Tar Hollow, Lake Hope, Paint Creek, Scioto Trail, Lake Alma, Forked Run, Rocky Fork, Pike Lake, Lake White, Jackson Lake, Adams Lake and Shawnee State Park. Return to Page Top C’mon, Go Camping America - locate your perfect campgrounds, RV parks and cabins in the region of Ohio you’d like to visit by clicking here. |