The Best ATV Campgrounds In Ohio

214 E Main Street New Straitsville, OH 43766

Located in the ATV-friendly town of New Straitsville, Ohio, Begley's Campground offers direct access to Wayne National Forest’s 145 miles of trails. With a variety of ATV trails, there is something for everyone no matter what your skill level is. 

Trail permits are also sold at the campgrounds: Three Day passes for $20.00 and Seasonal passes for $35.00.

The campground offers 64 campsites including 28 sites with 30 amp electrical hook-ups. Each site has a fire ring and a picnic table. They also have cabins that are available for rent. 

Campground rates start from $7 for primitive camping to $75 for cabin rental for one night.

32236 TR 364*Walhonding, Ohio 43843

Walhonding Hills Campground situated on 254 acres of the Walhonding Valley along the Mohican River is a unique spot for a family outdoor adventure. 

The campground sets aside over 60 acres of its land for guests who want to enjoy riding a rail buggy, dirt bike, or ATV. There are well-groomed trails that are perfect for young riders and beginners as well as challenging trails for those who seek more challenges. Before wandering the trails, remember that riding off-road vehicles are only permitted on campground property.

They offer over 60 primitive camping sites that are located along the gorgeous Mohican River and more than a hundred seasonal sites where you can leave your campers year-round. 

To know about rates or reservations you can contact them via phone at 740-824-4575.

3232 Downing St. SW, East Sparta, Ohio

The Bear Creek Ranch KOA has been a favorite destination for camping families and outdoor enthusiasts in Ohio for over 50 years. Bear Creek ATV Trails at Bear Creek Amphitheater are located about 1 mile east of the campground and offer 26 miles of ATV trails with wooded areas, several creek crossings, and a 250-foot hill climb. Be sure to wear ATV Helmets as they are required before ATV riding.

They have 100 sites with full or partial hookups, with amenities including picnic tables, fire rings, clean showers and restrooms, a playground, swimming pool, and a new 18-hole miniature golf among many others. Full hookup RV sites begin at $48/night.

Other lodging options are also available including log cabins and cottages that start at $75/night. 

3605 Twp. Hwy. 154 N.E• New Lexington, Ohio 43764

If you love camping on family-owned campgrounds with personal touches, then Perry Backwoods Campgrounds is the perfect ATV camping destination for you. 

This campground has 9 acres of campsites and wooded paths with access to the Perry State Forest riding trails which was once a coal mining area but offers about 24 miles of marked ATV trails. And no need to trailer and drive as you can ride straight from the campgrounds into the riding trails on your APV.

Perry Backwoods Campgrounds has 6 full hook-up campsites, bathrooms, water, and a dumping station are all available onsite.

Rates go from $15/night for primitive camping to $35/night for the full hookup sites. Also, you’d be happy to know that all APV riding is through Perry State Forest and is free of charge.

7801 Scenic Rd SE Corning, OH 43730

Scenic Trails Recreational Land is a private campground that offers 140 acres of private scenic trails that run primarily through the woods with some hills. While the trails are mostly one there are some challenging hill climbs, a mud pit, and a creek trail for fun wet riding.

This year the campground is making some changes to its schedule, starting May 2022, they will be open every 3rd Saturday of each month for ATV, SxS, and dirtbike only. 

As of the moment, the campground only offers primitive camping, but they do have 2 portable toilets onsite. 

Aside from off-roading, they have a lake and pond for catch and release fishing. The trail passes cost $10 a day, camping included. 

12769 Dawley Rd Logan, OH 43138 - Hocking County

Williams campground is another great place to enjoy camping and ATV riding. This campground borders the Monday Creek ORV Area which is about 75 miles of trails at the Wayne National Forest. 

They offer both primitive and full hookups sites as well as showers, bathrooms, and a convenience store onsite. Also, watch out for occasional mud bogs and live bands held at the campgrounds throughout the year. You can purchase trails permits at the campgrounds. Primitive camping starts at $10/night while full hookup sites start at $15/night.