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Welcome to Campsite Drive Thru
Have you wondered what your campsite will look like before you arrive. Is it paved, how big is the spot for my RV, how close are we to other [Read More...]
Ohio Eclipse-related Attractions by County (linked below)
For those of you who cannot find a campsite for the Eclipse, TourismOhio has set up an interactive map that lists attractions for each County in the [Read More...]
Winter Hike Celebration 2024
Sunday, February 25th, 11 am – 3 pm at Blacklick Woods Golf Course
More info can be found [Read More...]
The ODNR Winter Hikes Continue – January 2024
Enjoy refreshments at parks during the times listed below. Full details can be found HERE!
Saturday, January 6, 10am-1pm at Prairie OaksSunday. [Read More...]
Live traffic map added for safe travels!
Simply search for your campground and find out if there will be traffic along the way.
Live Traffic [Read More...]
Winterizing? Try the Camco Dual Flush Pro Camper/RV Holding Tank Rinser! *Prime Day Deal*
It took us several years to pull the trigger on this fantastic tool, but I highly recommend it. The reverse flush valve allows you to rinse and [Read More...]
Campground Halloween events 2023! (Event list updated 9/26/2023)
We are always looking for when and where the Halloween events will occur. So, this year we decided to make a list of everything ODNR has planned. [Read More...]
Shawnee State Park Ohio River Campground Now Open!
The Shawnee State Park Ohio River Campground opened this past weekend.
Features 80 new full-service hookup sites.
The campground has a dog [Read More...]
Pilot Flying J RV dump stations
Did you know there are places to dump your RV tanks other than those long lines at the parks? Flying J’s offers RV-friendly parking, gas [Read More...]
First video added for CSDT! (update) Now with site numbers!
We are working hard to get all of the drive thru videos posted but it is going to take time. In the meantime check out the drive thru of Buck Creek [Read More...]
Making your own ice can save time and money.
It did not take us long to figure out how fast you run out of ice while camping. After realizing we needed a new bag almost daily, we decided [Read More...]
Hocking Hills State Park Lodge Now Open (timelapse video)
ODNR officially opens the new Hocking Hills State Park Lodge, which looks fantastic. Plenty of other parks need renovations, so it is nice to see [Read More...]
ODNR plans to stock ponds with Rainbow Trout
84,000 rainbow trout will be released in 88 lakes and ponds by ODNR in March, April, and May starting with Adams Lake on March 16. See the full [Read More...]
Metro parks Winter Hikes end this month
February is the last month to participate in the 2023 Winter Hikes series put on by ODNR. Below are the final dates and times for each [Read More...]
Blackstone Adventure Ready Grills
If you are in the market for a new camping grill, you are in luck. The Blackstone line of grills offers so many features, but the biggest is how [Read More...]
Winter camping in Ohio
Did you know many campgrounds stay open in the winter by limiting the number of sites or amenities in the campground? Check out the link below for [Read More...]
Free Entrance Days in the National Parks
On five days in 2023, all National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone. The five days are listed [Read More...]
Metro Parks Winter Hikes kickoff 12/3
WINTER HIKE KICK-OFF
December 3, 2022 from 5-7 pm at Inniswood Metro GardenJoin ODNR at the Innis House for hot chocolate and take a walk [Read More...]
ODNR planning new campground next to The Wilds
From ODNR…
The new campground, built using funding from the Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization (AMLER) Program, will have space [Read More...]
Nosey neighbors?
Ever wonder when your campsite neighbors are going to leave? Just check the hang tag from their site and it will show the date they are checking [Read More...]
ODNR adding Wi-Fi options to campgrounds
It appears ODNR is starting to add new Wi-Fi options to some of their parks. We recently stayed at South Bass Island and used the CampFireConnect [Read More...]
Skip the leveling blocks and roll up on these
Those blocks can be such a pain to stack and to determine exactly how high you need them. These are so easy to put behind the tire and roll up on [Read More...]
Ohio State Parks Reward Program
Did you know the Ohio State Parks has a rewards program? We didn’t either and ended up having over 10,000 points which saved us $30 bucks on [Read More...]
ODNR finally updates their reservation system!
It appears that ODNR has finally updated the reserveohio portal to a more fluid system. At first glance this is what I am noticing.
Location [Read More...]
Dumping your RV tanks at home
How to Dump RV Tanks at Home the Right Way [Read More...]
Barker 4-Wheeler Tote Tank – 42 Gallon Capacity
One of the first times we went camping with our RV a fellow camper told me about the Barker Tote Tank. It is a great addition if you plan on [Read More...]
Camco RV Water Tank Filler with Shutoff Valve | Quickly and Efficiently Helps Fill Your Water Tank and Eliminate Line Backflow
We used this for the first time last weekend and am not sure how I have camped without it. This little gizmo is less than $10 bucks and will keep [Read More...]
Propane Exchange vs Refill
Did you know that refilling your propane tank is cheaper, and you receive MORE propane when filling it? Before you go camping, be sure to locate [Read More...]