Free campground! I…read morewas a little skeptical when hearing there was a free campground in this state forest but the reviews seemed really good so we decided to make it a stop on our way to West Virginia. The road to get to the campground was winding and very dark but when we arrived we saw a beautiful campground with paved spots. There are no amenities with only a vault toilet and water pump. Still the sites were nice and large. You pass several shooting ranges on the way to the campground. There is also a trail that loops around the campground.

This site is free! Hidden Hollow, in Fernwood State Forest, is one of three free Ohio campgrounds…read morewithin a half hour drive. Here are trash bins, fire rings, and picnic tables at each site, plus a well-blazed trail edging the campground. There are pit toilets in the center of the ring that do smell like free campground pit toilets, but they are far enough from the campsites that you'll be okay even on a hot summer day, especially if you're a ping with a self-contained unit. Our site had a great mix of field and tree cover with raspberries or other bramble fruits lining the campground. Hummingbirds, cardinals, nuthatches, and a concert of fireflies were fun to watch. The free part is especially good since there are pigeon, rifle, and handgun target ranges outside the camp loop, and you do hear them even on a Monday. And first thing Tuesday morning. This is a dry campground in every way so bring your own water. If you aren't target practicing, use your red cup and don't act like a rookie. About half the sites were in use the Monday night we stayed. Despite the ballistic sounds, the camp loop was quiet, and we had a very restful stay.

I've been coming to Raccoon Creek State Park for over 50 years now, and it's one of those rare…read moreplaces that has somehow kept its magic across generations. My earliest memories from the 1970s are filled with the smell of charcoal smoke at the picnic groves and the freezing shock of jumping into the lake on hot summer afternoons. As a kid, that beach felt massive, and a simple day trip with packed lunches (the peanut butter and jelly sandwiches melted to goodness from the sun) and blankets spread out on the grass was the best part of summer with my sisters and mom. As I grew into adulthood, the way I used the park changed, but I never stopped going. I didn't always go swimming but instead would explore the miles of hiking trails. The best part, though, was getting to experience it all over again through my daughter's eyes. Taking her there when she was little and watching her hit the water and run around the playground were special times indeed. Raccoon Creek isn't just a park to me; it's a constant in my life. Over five decades later, facilities might get updated here and there, but the familiar feeling of the place hasn't changed a bit. It's serene, nostalgic, and always feels like coming home.

Raccoon Creek is a short drive from the city and an amazing escape into nature! I've camped here a…read morefew times and love how easy and accessible it is for so many reasons. The bathrooms are close by the camp sites and clean! Plus they have hot water for showering. The water pump for drinking water is fresh and better than my tap at home. The lake is so nice and the ice cream stand is the best (bring cash). Definitely recommend booking the camp sites closest to the trail that takes you to the beach. It's about a 15 minute hike, but so much nicer than driving 15 minutes to the beach.

The area is so beautiful in the fall time. My favorite trail is the vondergreen trail. They host a…read morelot of events such as a regular breakfast in the summer, including a breakfast with Bigfoot in May, a kayak crawl with Birdfish brew, and a pioneer village.

I love being outdoors!! This park is beautiful!! Lots to explore. The creek is peaceful and…read morerefreshing. We had a great day with the family.

Quaint little Creekside park with 17 sites, all full hook up. There are full-time and a few storage…read moreunits, but a few open spots remain for those traveling through. Rustic, rural area; but worth a stay to visit the nearby Centre Market. The owners love and support their community, which is a wonderful trait to have these days. Nearby Girl Scout camp Giscowheco is fascinating!

Amy, the owner was super nice and helpful. Was very quick to respond to our text and questions. The…read moreroad to the campground was not so great, but that's not on them. Just take it slow and be careful. Once you made it to the campground it is very peaceful and quiet. We felt very safe and the surroundings were beautiful! I'd highly recommended you stay there if you are in the area!!

Its cool. They got a pool and a little arcade. Clean bathrooms for the most part. I recomendread more

My family and I are full time RVers. This was one of the first parks we stayed at and we all loved…read moreit. we had a giant spot in the back of the part next to a few people that were also there for work. The park was priced fair. We ended up staying almost two months. The spot we had was right across the road from a nice park so the kids were able to play a lot. It had a pool and Rec area but it was all closed when we were there. It was March to May time. The store and little restaurant were closed as well. They were all getting ready to open around the time we had to leave the park. Which is a bummer because I really would have like to see what they had to offer. The owner of the park was so nice and accommodating. I actually. miss this park and can't wait to be back in that area. The only negative I have of the park is that the road was full of bumps and pot holes.

I've been coming to this park since I was a wee little one. So many memories at this park…read more... But more recently, this is the park that we generally hold our family reunion every year. Always a good time. The pavilions are always clean and the park is always well kept.

Nice place that is well maintained. They offer multiple things to do, family oriented. Play ground,…read moreswi

I love this campground. A friend of mine told me about this little charm and told me to go since…read moreat my old campground it got quite boring so I looked online and booked a space in silk stocking (as you can see in the pictures below) and when I arrived I noticed that there is no satellite for phones but I like that because it lets me enjoy wildlife without the doomscrolling of social media (you know what apps) and there is just so much things to do. For example, there's a concession stand that has some fire food and there's Wibits on the lake but for the people how don't want to get their hair wet or go underwater in a lake like me, there is also public lake access for swimming to. There is also peddle boats that you peddle on the lake which give you a good view of the lake without having to rent a expensive pontoon boat. They also have kayaks. And they have peddle carts on land for fun travel around the park but it is VERY hard to peddle on the rocks and feels like if you were to put peddles on a bus. The vibe there is also very good and campfire rings are included with each site though they are kinda dirty so I'd recommend rapping tin foil around food before cooking. The bathrooms do have washing machines and there is a vending machine that is like 50 cents I think and it has washing machine stuff. Just so yall know if your bringing your bike just know that most of the park is rock so it may be a bit hard to ride on. Same with dogs, the rocks may be a bit hard on their paws so just walk them in the grass until there's pavement. Also there is a bigfoots big ride every Saturday night which is a tractor hauling this long wagon with benches in it and it is quite fun. The camp store is well stocked and has some camping must haves like wood and such. The creek behind silk stocking is a great spot for fishing just make sure to release the fish afterwards since they are Austin lake's property. Overall though the park is clean and the bathhouses are nice and they added free water for 6 mins but when I pressed the button it didn't turn on it made this like buzzing sound like it was supposed to be dispensing water but it didn't so I just went in the cabin and took a shower. Also tents are allowed as long as it's just one that is the max.

For a low per person fee of $7, you can have day access to a small sandy beach area, a camping…read moreconvenience store, public bathrooms, and a concession stand/restaurant at Austin Lake. This property has been renovated over the years to offer the public several types of cabin rentals, water sports, and enjoyment of the beautiful outdoor space surrounding the lake.

Lovely little spot to park overnight on a long road trip. A little dicey to park with uneven sites…read moreand curves on the small road, but we managed. Clean restrooms and showers . . A peaceful quiet spot.

This is one of our favorite get away spots. The nice lady that owns it works hard to keep it…read morecleaned & mowed. It isn't fancy & the bathrooms could use alittle update, but meh, not real important to us. It's quiet & relaxing.

Awesome place!! Y'all check em out! Had plenty of room and space to hang out or let your pets run…read more They have 30 and 50 amp hookups, water, and sewage.

This is a quiet setting in the country with beautiful views. The owners are wonderful. It is…read moreclean, quiet and out of the way, yet close enough to the interstate that makes dining, shopping, and work very convenient. There is a play area, picnic area for families, fishing near by, and even a dog park! It really is a great place to visit. Being open year round is a huge plus.