LOVED IT! Very nice, quiet,family friendly! Plenty of room…read morefor kids and dogs to play! We will be back very soon!

From the owner: Seasonal to overnight full hookup camping. River front. Boat ramp and dockage with kayak rentals…read more Monthly activities and hiking trails. New in 2025 Inground pool. Basketball, playground, Horse shoes, and cornhole and more

Sorry ya'll, I'm about to burst this bubble on one of Ohio's secret camping gems…read more Jesse Owens State Park started off originally as AEP land, which was used for it's natural resources (Coal, gas, etc), leaving larges gapes and dug out crevices in the Earth. Once AEP decided they had purge the natural resources enough, they stopped operations in the 90's and reclamation groups stepped in planting trees, scaping the land & turning pits into large beautiful lakes full of bountiful fish. For many years these were known as the AEP recreation lands, as they had campgrounds, fish access, etc. More recently though, the lands were purchased by Ohio and created as a 'state park'. Why don't you hear a lot of Jesse Owens? Well, most of that will be because it's all primitive camping. There are no shower houses, RV dump stations and the bathroom facilities are glorified out houses. Not exactly a 'glamping' paradise for those who need electricity & hook ups to thrive during camping. It however, ticked all the boxes we were looking for - some true authentic campsites. The sites vary & Jesse Owens has numerous campgrounds you can check out scattered around Morgan County. For my review purposes, I stayed in Sandy Hollow - Campground C. The sites in this campground varied - Some were great for pulling your car into, some were hike in (not far by any means) & some could accommodate the bigger 5th wheels or trailers on more leveled ground. Most spots have a gorgeous view of the man made lake, which makes for a peaceful time of relaxation. It's also important to note that most all campsites have access to the lake (more like walking paths). I DO believe there are a few with docks, but this isn't the place to bring the pontoon party boat. This IS however a place for kayaks, paddleboards & small fishing boats. Did I mention that the camping is FREE here? That's really unheard of in most of the eastern part of the United States. It's also FREE for up to 14 days, which is similar to most stay limits for Bureau of Land Management areas in the west. Every spot is first come- first serve & it fills up quickly on the weekends. Mid-summer might be a different story with the hot temps & humidity, but seriously, don't be that shmuck showing up at 9pm on a Friday even expecting to snag a spot. It's not going to happen. Each spot should have a circular fire pit with a cooking grate & there are dumpsters in different parts of each campground to dump garbage. Overall, this place is a gem, and is a short drive through the beautiful South Eastern part of Ohio. A true getaway from civilization.

I love going down to AEP for hiking, camping, and fishing…read more It's a great spot to go with friends for a weekend, and there are so many campsites and areas that you could explore all summer and never see the same place twice. The area boasts over 600 individual lakes and ponds! I have spotted everything from turkeys to mountain lions in these hills and I'll always come back. Prepare for NO CELL PHONE SERVICE when driving in and no gas stations. Pack well and make sure you have all you need before you get off the exit!

Great Ohio RV Park! Owner is super nice and friendly. Place is clean and well maintained. And…read morethe price was really good!

Great setting for way off the beaten path. Pretty spot with shade and grassy lots. We are first…read moretime RV renters and were happy to have other campers help us find a level spot. We enjoyed the ease of the full hook up, although the hook ups for water are a little spread out, it worked with an extra hose Our big group was happy to stick to the campsites and playground so we did not experience any of the other resort amenities It was fairly empty a few seasonal or year round campers so it was very quiet. We were the noise. If looking for something quiet and natural but still want full hookup this is your spot!

Pretty spot for a day in nature. They have a nice playground, boat launch, and plenty of bench's…read moreoverlooking water. They do have bathrooms too!

Beautiful lake and hiking trails but not well marked. We stopped here on the way to Athens and the…read morepark is really beautiful. We had a hard time finding a map that had the actual mileage of each trail. We decided to take the white pine trail to vista point and then back down the thunderbunny trail. We found way but the trail splits a lot and is unmarked at points. The trail is also not blazed. We stopped right after a rain so the lake had a beautiful fog covering it.

Cabin rental review: No just no. The rosebud cabin is…read moreabsolutely disgusting. The laminate floor is bubbled up and loose, no blinds on a window and fly stripes hanging in the windows. The mattress are thin and space is tiny tiny. Overall wouldn't recommend this Jellystone site. You have to pay for an additional car (they only allow one at a site), price of wood is higher than other places and you have to pay to do the swimming obstacle course. False advertisement for pool on the premises. Shower house on a Friday evening was ridiculous. The first door was locked to a shower, second one shower head didn't work, and the 4th was draining improperly, leaving one working shower. Would not recommend at all.

Jellystone Hocking Hills is a disgrace to the Jellystone name. We have stayed at several other…read moreJellystone parks and were impressed with the grounds, the upkeep and the professionalism of the staff. You will find none of that here. We discovered a great number of bugs crawling under every single mattress in our cabin. We were moved to another cabin and told that we could stay there for the duration of our stay. The next day, as we were enjoying the region, we were told we could no longer stay and we had to move back to the bug cabin. That was not an option as the cabin was not fit for human habitation. So, we drove 3.5 hours back home a day early as we refused to live like animals. The owner promised to refund us ALL of our money due to the major issues with our stay. However, we only received a partial refund because "the partners" decided that we were not worthy of the full refund because we stayed Friday. I guess we should have packed up our stuff and drove through the night back home. Do yourself a favor and do not fall into this trap. This park should be stripped of it's Jellystone name as it does not meet the brand standards and is an embarrassment to the brand.

Nice place to hike. Some trails are marked better than others. Stop at the nature center and Julie…read morewill recommend a hike for you.

We love Burr Oak State Park and lodge! We schedule an annual visit every December so we can relax,…read moreexplore, and sit by the fireplace. We enjoy the lodge so much we decided to get married in the lobby. (JULY 2018) Each visit is very special and unique. They staff is very accommodating and the view of the lake is beautiful and peaceful. This is a great place to get away and simply relax.

This is a pretty area that offers a lake for water-based recreation (boating, fishing, a swimming…read morebeach, plus ice fishing when conditions allow during the winter) and woodlands to enjoy. There are three trails, varying in length from the 0.5 mile Cherry Tree Trail to the 3.5 mile Buckeye Trail. There's a nice looking camping area with both electric and nonelectric sites, some of which have great views of the lake and easy boat access for kayaks/canoes/etc., and a fun playground fro the kids. There are some nice picnic areas with tables and benches available in scenic areas. The one we used also had a great shelterhouse with several tables available and was reservable, though there were no events at the time of our visit. Very nice park!

Disappointing. My family has been coming here for 40+years and it was always a great place as a…read morekid. Now it's just run down. So much potential going to waste. There use to be activities for the kids like nature center with animals, hikes and a theater. Now nothing. No rangers at the office all day if you need them. The lights wouldn't work in the shower house but couldn't tell anyone. Also the beach is disgusting with geese poop everywhere and no life guard.

The property is massive, with wide open landscapes and views that stretch far across the hills…read more Waking up in the morning and looking out over the terrain was one of the highlights of the trip. It almost feels like stepping into another environment entirely, especially knowing the area is dedicated to wildlife conservation. Our campsite was quiet and well spaced out, which made it easy to enjoy the surroundings without constant noise from nearby groups. At night, the sky was incredibly clear, and the lack of city lights made stargazing surprisingly good. Facilities were simple but adequate, which fits the outdoor-focused setting. Everything we needed was available, and the grounds were kept in good condition. The staff we encountered were welcoming and clearly proud of the property, offering helpful guidance about the area. Camping at The Wilds is more than just pitching a tent--it's an opportunity to spend time in a unique natural environment that feels both peaceful and expansive. It's a great destination if you're looking for something a little different from the usual campground experience.

Second time visiting. We will be back again. Staff is super knowledgeable and friendly . We saw so…read moremany animals up close. I would absolutely recommend the wild side tour Our tour leader Faith was absolutely amazing.

Just checked into Cabin 11. Foul smell. Mold in the bathroom. Veneer on a bedroom door partial…read moretorn off. Small children with our group. Not safe at all. We were told these were renovated. They were NOT. Same thing happened a few years! Found out the smell is from the air conditioning unit drain that backed up and soaked the carpet! We spent 22 consecutive years here and never had these issues. We will NOT come back!!!

Even though it was grey and rainy, we had a wonderful time. They say there's been a Bigfoot siting…read moreat this park, we didn't see or hear anything. Several years ago, a Bigfooters from Pennsylvania were investigating the park for a possible Bigfoot. Then we heard loud noises. Bigfoot or the Pennsylvanians? It was still cool. The staff here is very friendly and accommodating. If staying over the weekend, be well advised to book early, sites fill rapidly.