This is a family friendly place. There is lots for kids to do. Private beach for campers is nice. Stay close to host families to avoid partiers during holiday weekends. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
The campground has some really nice sites with lots of trees and privacy. I was not very happy with the restrooms. There is no soap to wash your hands, the sinks had dead bugs in them, and the showers were plugged so that water collected around your ankles as you showered. The toilets were not very clean either. I am not anxious to return any time soon. We camped here in a Tent Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
August 2007
$30
This is a large nice looking campground. The sites are wooded and secluded and you have a lot of space between you and your neighbor. Dog owners are off to one side of the campground however it wouldn't appear as though this side has any drawbacks or anything like that. If quiet and secluded isn't your thing, there is a campground right down the street with a lot of activities and closer spaced camping. Note there are multiple train tracks in the vicinity of Alum Creek, the trains toot their horns nonstop as they are passing without regard to anyone who may live nearby. These trains go through more frequently on the week nights than Saturday and Friday nights. You may not hear them too bad inside a motorhome or trailer however those in tents or fabric structures, bring some cotton balls to stuff in your ears. We camped here in a Truck Camper.
The premium sites are on the end of culdisacs, there are path ways to go right down to the water's edge. The site we stayed on was L-16 and we could get satellite reception on it. It was pretty quiet and the staff was friendly. The WIFI was being worked on and they haven't got the bugs out of it with the company that was supposed to put it in. There is a boat rental at the marina and a few beaches, one for just the campers. Sites are private and most are shady. There is growth between sites and that gives you privacy from your neighbors too. We will go back. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Best site we've ever had! Unfortunately, only 3 full 50 amp hookup sites available, but all the sites are very private and large! Great beach, boating, dog park/swimming, well patrolled, wonderful staff. Golden Buckeye card gets you half off the fee. Will camp here whenever we can! We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
The sites were nice and private, but small, lots of trees and foliage. The showers were disgusting. They need mildew remover for the shower curtains. Hot water ran out. The beach was OK, I didn't swim in the water though, too much stuff floating on the surface. Paved roadways and camp pads. Since it is so close Columbus, I'll probably camp here again. We camped here in a Tent Trailer.
We have camped at this campground several times, but only in "off" seasons (early spring or very late fall/early winter). Our sites are always beautiful, with loads of big trees and lots of privacy. The sites are a good size and good distance apart with lots of foliage in between. The roads are well-kept. Everything is VERY basic, but it's very pretty with plenty of hiking trails. There is a lake, with a swimming beach that is nice. The only thing that could be a little nicer are the restrooms, they need some updating. They're not really dirty (at least not with human dirt), mostly cobwebs, dead bugs, etc. And they're not heated, which isn't not a lot of fun when it's cold outside! We camped here in a Tent Trailer.
Ok place for a quick get away from Columbus. Dirty bathrooms as expected at a state park. Space between the sites was a plus. We camped here in a Motorhome.
We camped the first thursday in November expecting to get the winter rates even though the date we were there was not listed in either their summer or winter rates. We camped on a premium site just to camp between the only other two campers in the whole campground, nothing posted on the site told us it was premium. We self registered with a credit card (mistake), they automatically updated the card to the higher rate. The bathrooms were awful, cobwebs galore. The site was one big mud puddle, definitely not premium in my mind. We came in late and left early the next morning. We actually are going to try again in three weeks. We camped here in a Tent Trailer.
This is a great state park, most sites are electric only but there are a couple with full hook-ups. Premium sites have a view of the lake but don't appear to have direct lake access. We stayed for a week in E17, one of the loops that has low hanging branches that wreaked havoc on our forward antennas, but it was fairly level and we loved the thick trees on three sides, the overall spaciousness of the site and the distance to neighboring sites. It was so quiet that the insects at night sounded like a deafening roar. We have a 30 ft class A and the sites appeared big enough for us but I believe that a 40+ footer might have trouble fitting their toad in the site. The person we dealt with at check-in was exceptionally helpful, she went above and beyond the call of duty in giving us information and assisting us in the process. One negative is that the bathhouses are really run down and not overly clean. Our nightly rate reflects four nights with the Passport America discount and three nights at full rate. Lots to do in the area, all easily accessible from this park. We would stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Very large state park with easy access off of I-71. Reservable sites are $27, premium (I consider lakeview, not lakefront) $29. There are only 3 full hook ups ($35), but they have VERY short parking pads (less than 20'), so you better have a small camper to fit on those. Large lake for boating, fishing & other water sports. Childrens activities and movie nights on weekends. Restrooms/showers were clean, but could use fresh paint. Sites range from small to large with both open and heavily shaded spots. Many areas have densely wooded areas between sites that make it seem like you could be the only one there. The beach area is especially large with spacious grass areas and clean shower/changing house. As with most state parks, there were lots of critters roaming the park, so be sure to keep food items safely stowed away at night. This was a very nice state park and I would recommend it to anyone travelling through the area. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
The park is beautiful the sites are spacious but theres nothing to do unless your a boater, close to the freeway and easton malls. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
March 2005
$25
This was our first time at a State Park. There are plenty of trees between most sites. The restrooms were a little dirty, but it was in March. I assume before the Park is fully staffed. There are 3 full hook up sites. We camped here in a Tent Trailer.
The park is very big and the sites have plenty of room; The bathrooms are clean (but older
and need updated) or I would have given it a 10...Very nice camper hosts and a beautiful lake. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
2003
$23
Had a great time. Sites have lots of shade and space between each site. Looking forward to going back We camped here in a Tent Trailer.
Campground staff was very friendly and helpful. Don, the campground host helped us select a good site and was very pleasant and friendly. Campground had Easter activities and crafts for the kids that were well organized. Sights were graveled and level. Campground access roads were wide and easy to maneuver. Restrooms and showers had tiled floors and were very, very clean. Overall a very nice campground that we would visit again. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
We were here for two weeks for a client projects. The camp host, Don, was super friendly and got us a huge discount with the owner of the campground. He said that since it is winter and no one is there, we should get a good price. There is Wifi. You will need to get access info from the camp host. We love how clean the restroom and showers are. It appears that they clean them everyday even when there is only a couple of campers around. We will be back again for sure when it is warmer. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
This park is big rig friendly, but with care and caution. Our 42' motorhome had to be gently driven into the site as the hook-ups and picnic table were very close. Tow had to be unhooked as the site wasn't long enough. Campground is well maintained, clean and nicely landscaped. As for a low tree site and the dish works fine. Paved and gravel roads. We camped here in a Motorhome.
This was second stay here- this time 4 days. I would simply correct a posting below which seems to imply they do not have long pull throughs. They have some very long pulls right to left as you enter the park which could take anything legal on highways.. I didn't notice the train noise even with windows open at night at first but did become more aware of them after reading comments here. Mind works in mysterious ways is all I can say. We camped here in a Motorhome.
This was one of my first camping experiences. I felt the park was just like it was advertised on their site. It was a nice place and welcoming. There is a big campground down the street if you like secluded wilderness but this one puts you closer to other campers and I think it's more fun and more comfortable to be near other campers but you may be looking for something different. We stayed in a tent and everything was adequate. It was mostly a business trip so very little time to enjoy the amenities but it was a nice crowd for the weekdays and weekend after school had started. The wireless internet worked good. It is near the Columbus suburbs and close to shopping and nice area called Polaris yet a semi-rural setting that felt safe. The primitive camping sites back up to about a 40' swath of woods then there is a row of houses. So it's not too creepy. I really only have one complaint. And that's that there are not one but 3-4 railroad tracks very nearby. Trains come through all night long and toot their horns even in the middle of the night. If you are in a camper or RV this may not be a big deal but if you are in a tent be prepared to wake up every 20 minutes or so when a train passes by. It's not unbearable, just makes it hard to sleep soundly. It's sort of like that scene from the movie "My Cousin Vinny" with the motel next to the train tracks. It wasn't quite as bad on the weekend nights, not as many trains. Two thumbs up and would stay here again for sure. One suggested improvement to the park is to offer some free ice to campers. Not a big bag or anything but enough to fill a small ice bucket with one of those automatic ice makers like in hotels. We camped here in a Tent.
Revisited park in 40' motorhome. Called ahead to see if they had pull thru sites long enough to keep toad hooked up. Was told they did. Staff friendly, but not very organized. We were taken to our site which was a pull thru that was too short to keep car hooked up. Site was dirt & gravel and roads to site were so narrow we had to disconnect car to make turn to site. Last year we had a back in site that was much roomier although they only have electric & water. Park is very clean & family friendly. Lots of activities if you wish to participate. If you don't want to camp with children then this is not your park. Pool was great. We felt $40 for a dusty, narrow full hookup site was over priced, but we will return & use a back in site. We camped here in a Motorhome.
This was a very nice park, but there were a lot of permanent sites. Although the rest rooms and showers were clean, there is only 1 building for the whole park, which is fairly large. The staff was very helpful and friendly, has a pool with a lifeguard, but no activities for kids during the week, only on weekends. We also wondered where the cars full of kids kept coming from, it was a very hot week we were there, and they came, spent the day, and left in the evening. We camped here in a Motorhome.
I had heard and read many good things about this park but was disappointed during my 5 day stay. Site was very tight, slide almost touched the awning of the unit next to me. The sewer line ran up hill to the sewer, and the ground around us was very muddy. Tons of kids in the park. Too noisy, too much activity at sites for my liking. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Very over priced. Sites like a parking lot and no amenities except the pool. Paid $220 weekly rate, so nightly is higher. Location is near Alum Creek, but still ridiculously priced. State Park has better sites and bigger. Will not return. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Clean, well maintained. Brick patios at each site. Site size average. Pool clean and well maintained. WIFI worked, no issues (need to get password from store, $3 per day honor system). We just stayed overnight (just passing through) so didn't use the amenities. We would camp here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Stayed here for 2 nights. Sites were large with grass patio area. Interior roads a little narrow at corners. We were unable to connect to our satellite TV. Pool area was large with ample tables and seating. We camped here in a Motorhome.
We have been traveling in a 45' motorhome with a trailer, because of our size issue, when I call I always make a point of our size and inquire as to the ease of entry/exit. I say this because I know it can be difficult to place us, and would rather know in advance if they can not accommodate us. Cross Creek people said they had plenty of room, no problem. When we got there, they said we needed a "premium" spot due to length. I have no problem with that, but the site was not level, and the way they wanted us to exit was impossible. There are trees on all corners, and the paved roads are very narrow, and the bends too tight. The grass looks nice, but because we had to back up to exit, we did have to go onto the grass a bit, and they weren't happy about that. Other than that, the people were very nice there. Would not go back if we had the trailer again. Also, there are a number of "single-wides" there, and many sites seemed permanent, with lots of stuff all over them. The permanent ones all have sheds. It was quiet that night, which we appreciated. Although the listing said they had WIFI, when I asked, they said they had been having trouble with it, and if I couldn't access it at the site, I would be able to at the office. Unfortunately, not only did it not work at the site, also did not work in the office. If it had, the charge is $3.00 per day. We camped here in a Motorhome.
This park was very clean, including the bath houses. We were on a fairly level gravel pad. We were here for spring break and we could see them preparing for summer. The pool was a nice size and was being cleaned and prepared while we were there. The staff was very friendly. There were more recreational activities then expected, including a Billiards room and volley ball courts. We camped here in a Tent Trailer.
The park is clean and well maintained. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The park appeared too crowded with RVs, not many open space areas. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Visited park in 40' motorhome. Park is a full service resort. There is manned security at entrance. Staff was friendly, but unfamiliar with individual sites. They have open & tree sites-open sites are satellite friendly. Most roads are paved, but narrow. It is difficult for big rigs to get into sites with out going onto grass. We watched a fifth wheel get into a tree trying to back into his site. Many cars are parked on the narrow roads. Once in the site it will accomodate any size rig with any number of slides. Some sites paved and some gravel. Utilities were modern & well placed. Park is very clean & well maintained. Trash dumpsters are by the entrance. Pool was hotel quality with life guard. They have adult only hours and children hours. Lots of preplanned activities-had a live band on Saturday night and pancake breakfast on Sunday. We enjoyed park and will return. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Over crowded with rvs, tents, pull alongs and cars squeezed seemingly haphazardly into every available space. Noisy with barking dogs day and night; loud partying until after 2:30 a.m.; big rigs pulling in after midnight; train whistles that went on all night. Not to mention excited kids running around starting at day break. Not the relaxing experience we were hoping for. Will never go there again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
April 2006
$26
As previously noted, only restroom & shower is at the office, a ways from many sites! The only dumpsters are at the entrance, as is the pet area, too far from sites for the dog to hold it to make the long walk. They have Wifi, but charge $3.00 per day, and I did not use it. Park is well kept, staff was friendly, and we would return. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
This was a beautiful park in a very good location. A lot of activities (playground, tetherball, shuffleboard, etc) for the kids and adults to enjoy. The pool was closed since we were there after Labor Day, but it looked clean. Management was great and very helpful. The only complaint is the campstore could have had a little bit more to choose from. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
In my opinion, one of the nicest campgrounds in the area. Nicely landscaped & adjacent to a large state park. We paid $31 for a w/e only site on a weekend. Sites are level & gravel, some with cement patio pads. The ones towards the back of the park are more primitive & can get soggy if it rains much. Specific sites not reservable. Your reservation guarantees you a spot, but you don't know which site you'll get until you get there. Golf-carted driver takes you around, once you arrive, to choose your site. Lots of seasonals, but there are still plenty of sites to choose from. Large, clean & life-guarded pool, gameroom, campstore, shelterhouse, playground, tennis, shuffleboard & basketball courts. Planned activities for children on weekends. The only reason I didn't give this a 10 is that it has only 1 showerhouse/restroom facility. Although it is kept clean & is well lit/ventillated, it gets really crowded on busy weekends because it's small and this is such a large campground. There is a port-a-pot located at the back of the campground, but it's not kept clean & is even disgusting most times because of inconsiderate users. Eventually, I hope the owners will decide to put in another showerhouse/restroom building to accomodate their guests. We enjoyed our stay here and would recommend this campground - just avoid the port-a-pot. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
We have been here twice. Pop up sites can be small. Flooded the second time we were there (back part), but dried out quick. There was alot of rain. Restrooms very clean. We camped here in a Tent.
We have camped here in the fall each year for 3 years. The campground is continuously
upgraded. It has very nice facilities and is the best campground in Ohio that we have found. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
2004
$30
This park is very nice, sites are wide, have grass and trees. Lots of equipment here to
play with. Playground equipment for the kids. WiFi had a short range. Roads in park are blacktop and sites have gravel. Large lake close by. We will return again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
2002
$26
Nice campground. While we did not use them, we checked the pool, restrooms and showers and they were very clean. Some sites are shaded and some not. Not all are full hook-up. Campground is fairly far away from the interstate and is quiet. We camped here in a camper.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
2001
$20
Probably the best in Ohio. Great place, very large lake across the road. Big rig friendly, great management We camped here in a camper.
Having visited several of Ohio's state parks, we really found this one exceeded most in cleanliness, design, openness and separation of campers. We walked or drove through most of the camp areas to select our favorite sites and found many in different areas - we were looking for isolation, space available, lack of mud (it has been raining for nearly two weeks) and a combination of sun and shade. Many to choose from. There are pet areas - they are kept together and away from non-pet campers. We really liked this campground - all workers were helpful and very friendly. The rate reflects our Golden Buckeye discount of 50%. We will definitely return to this campground. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
A great family campground. All types of sites, shady, open, secluded...too. Dog areas and non-dog areas. Great for biking too. weekend activities, Marina with boat rentals, Beach, playgrounds, fishing, Unlimited motor boating on the reservoir. We will go back again for sure. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Price reflects Passport America; available sun-thurs. This is our 3rd trip to the park, lovely park, and this time bathrooms in sec 4 were clean and somewhat bug free. The park is great for riding bikes and the folks in the camp office were very friendly. If they updated the bathrooms, I would give them a higher rating. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Site 128. Nice and shady. Quiet at night. Grandchildren, ages 17 to 5 all had things they could do. Camp store adequately supplied and staff very courteous and knowledgeable and helpful. Camp host very friendly and spent the evening with us on our last night when the park was virtually empty after Memorial Day. Showers did not seem to have adequate temperature control for each shower. Laundry facility OK. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
The park is beautiful, the bathhouses cleaner than last year when we were here. Just wish Ohio SP's would update their bathhouses, the bugs were horrible and no exhaust for the heat. Really the only bad thing I can say about this state park. The office people were more than nice. With updated bathhouses i would give a 9. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Easy access from RT-23 just north of Delaware. Lots of wildlife throughout the park. Activities for children and movie nights. Medium sized beach area was fairly clean. Sites were of all sizes, paved, both shaded and open. Some with concrete patio pads, raised fire pits and grills. Showerhouses were mostly clean, but could use updating with paint and new shower curtains. I would recommend this state park for travellers in the area. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
This park was beautiful, and had it not been for the horrible bathhouses I would give it a 9! The park playgrounds, sites were very nicely kept and in excellent condition, but the bathrooms were so bad I hated to use them; there were spiders and bugs and mildew on the shower curtains. I'm no sissy; but it was bad! Very old and outdated. If they would update the bath houses; they would have our business again; but not until. If you don't have to use them you will love the park. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.