Located in the beautiful hills of southeastern Ohio in Vinton County - Near Athens, Logan, and Hocking Hills State Park

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Camping
Choose the main campground, Lake Ridge Group Camp, or hike the Zaleski Backpack Trail
In the main campground choose electric or primitive sites, camper cabin, tepee, or rent-a-camp

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Walk-in signup, reserve online, or phone 1-866-OHIOPARKS


Lake Hope Main Class B Campground

This beautiful 192-site campground nestled among the forest is suitable for tents or trailers.  The campground includes heated showerhouses, pit latrines, picnic tables, waste disposal, laundry facilities, and fire rings.  46 sites have electricity and pets are permitted.  

In-season April 1 through October 31; off-season: November 1 through March 31

Fees: 
electric campsites:        
$20/night in-season, $18/night off-season 

non-electric campsites
$16/night in-season, $14/night off-season

Sites 109 and 114 are now "small group" sites and cost $25/night.  These sites offer more space for groups.

There will be an additional $1.00/night/site camping fee for Friday & Saturday nights from Memorial Day-Labor Day.  Friday and Saturday nights of summer holiday weekends will have a $2.00/night/site additional fee.

 

RENT-A-CAMP, An exciting camping alternative allows novice campers or seasoned veterans to enjoy the fun of camping without the hassle or expense of dealing with the equipment. Rent-A-Camp, a time- tested favorite at 33 state parks, provides campers with a spacious lodge style tent complete with two cots, two sleeping pads, a lantern or electric lights, and a large capacity cooler and propane stove. The campsite features a picnic table sheltered by a canopy along with a fire ring for fun around the campfire.   Reserveable by calling 740-596-5253      
 fees: $30 per night (plus 13% tax)

 

 

 

Two CAMPER CABINS can be reserved by calling 740-596-5253, up to one year in advance.  Size: 12'x12', 3 windows, locking door.  Cabin includes AC, heat, two bunk beds, sleeping pads, small refrigerator, propane stove, camp light, table, fire ring and new covered porch and interior carpet. 
 fee: $35.00 per night (plus 13% tax)

 

 

Lake Ridge Group Camp, a secluded area ideal for large organized groups such as scouts.  Picnic tables and pit latrines available.  Water now supplied to group camp area! Shower facilities can be used in the Class B Lake Hope Campground. 
$35.00 per night

 

*A maximum of six persons are permitted per campsite. Dump station use is free of charge to all registered campers. 
*Pet camping is available at any camping site (except RENT-A-CAMP and CAMPER CABIN) at Lake Hope State Park.  A maximum of two pets per site is permitted. Ohio State Parks requires pets to be on a leash at all times. No pets are permitted in cabins or lodges.
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