Family Friendly Campgrounds in Ohio

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COLUMBUS, OH -- Family camping trips can make lasting happy memories for both parents and children. And while all of Ohio State Parks 57 family campgrounds make ideal family getaways, some are especially suited to families with pre-school and elementary-age children, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR).

These campgrounds range from scenic wooded retreats to busy lakeside villages. All offer drinking water, restrooms, parking pads, picnic tables and fire rings. And many also provide "Class A" amenities such as flush toilets, heated shower houses, laundry facilities and electrical hookups.

Most campgrounds also feature basketball and volleyball courts and horseshoe pits. Games and other recreational gear are available free of charge to registered campers in most instances. The ODNR Division of Wildlife provides fishing poles and tackle to campers in many state park campgrounds.

Campgrounds especially suited to young families include Tar Hollow State Park in Ross County, Lake Hope State Park in Vinton County, Delaware State Park in Delaware County, Cowan Lake State Park in Clinton County, Barkcamp State Park in Belmont County and Harrison Lake State Park in Fulton County.

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