Shawnee Ohio River Full Hook Up Campground

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Shawnee Ohio River Full Hook Up Campground
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627 ft

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No Service

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Campsite Fees
Standard Site Fee$0.00
Hookup Site Fee$0.00
Premium Site Fee$0.00
Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00
Group Site Fee$0.00
Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00

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What Campers Say

4.79

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"Campers overwhelmingly praise Shawnee Ohio River Full Hook Up Campground for its new, clean, and well‑maintained facilities, spacious concrete sites with full hookups, and abundant family amenities (splash pad, paved bike/hike trails, playground and dog park). Visitors repeatedly note a quiet, peaceful atmosphere and excellent river access/marina and recreational options. Common caveats are limited shade in the brand‑new Ohio River section and occasional restroom/messiness concerns."

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Shawnee Ohio River Full Hook Up Campground

Shawnee Ohio River Full Hook Up Campground

38.6795, -83.1120

Best Time to Camp at Shawnee Ohio River Full Hook Up Campground

Summer brings the full riverside experience. Daytime highs in the mid-70s to low-90s°F with humid air and occasional thunderstorms rolling up the valley. The splash pad, marina, and river access peak in June through August, but expect crowded weekends and hot afternoons on the open, shadeless sites. Spring and fall offer more comfortable temperatures for hiking the surrounding forest and cycling the paved trails, with fall foliage lighting up the ridges in October. Mid-summer heat can feel intense without tree cover; some campers recommend shoulder seasons if you're sensitive to sun exposure or prefer quieter loops.

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Summer(Jun-Aug)
4.5 / 5
Top 11% in OH

Peak season for boating, kayaking, fishing and family camping; full hookups handy.

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    About Shawnee Ohio River Full Hook Up Campground

    Shawnee Ohio River Full Hook Up Campground sits on the banks of the Ohio River in southern Ohio's Shawnee State Park, a brand-new facility built on spacious concrete pads with full hookups. The campground prioritizes easy access and modern amenities over forest canopy. Expect open, level sites, a splash pad, paved trails, and sweeping river views. At 627 feet elevation in Ohio's Appalachian foothills, the park earns its "Little Smokies" nickname from the surrounding 63,000 acres of hardwood forest, though the campground itself is mostly treeless.

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    No Potable WaterThis campground does not have potable water on-site. Bring all the water you need for drinking, cooking, and cleaning.
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    4.8
    126 reviews
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    Shawnee Ohio River Full Hook Up Campground is top-rated, placing it in the top 15% of campgrounds based on reviews
    Campers overwhelmingly praise Shawnee Ohio River Full Hook Up Campground for its new, clean, and well‑maintained facilities, spacious concrete sites with full hookups, and abundant family amenities (splash pad, paved bike/hike trails, playground and dog park). Visitors repeatedly note a quiet, peaceful atmosphere and excellent river access/marina and recreational options. Common caveats are limited shade in the brand‑new Ohio River section and occasional restroom/messiness concerns.
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    What Campers Love

    ["Spacious, paved concrete sites with full hookups and many extra‑long pull‑throughs","Brand‑new, clean facilities and well‑maintained grounds","Family‑friendly amenities: splash pad, playground,...
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    ["If you prefer shade, select your site carefully — a few sites have trees/cover but many are open","Bring a flashlight for walks to shower houses or around the loops after dark due to limited...
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