Back 40 Campground
RV Park
Write a Review 959 CR-111 E Rushsylvania, OH 43347 937-468-2267 Official WebsiteGPS: 40.483, -83.6919
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Overview of Back 40 Campground
Last Price Paid: $37
Reported by ThoseWhoGlampTogether on 9/13/2020
Longest RV Reported: 27 feet (Travel Trailer)
Reported by Rday on 9/25/2021
Monthly Rate Yes
Number of Sites 82
Pad Type gravel
Reservations yes
Open Seasonally April to Oct
Elevation 1,148 ft / 349 m
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Back 40 Campground 3 people have reviewed this location.
“Hidden Gem!”
Reviewed 5/6/2023
Days stayed: | 2 |
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Site Number: | 47 |
This campground is amazing! Smaller in size but does not feel crowded. Very well kept and owners are extremely friendly! They’ve checked on us multiple times to see if we needed anything. Plenty to do with the fishing pond, swimming pond, dog pond, Gaga pit and grass to just run and play. Pets are welcome for a small fee.
camper-765848 would stay here again
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“Been going here for decades”
Reviewed 9/25/2021
RV Length: | 27' (Travel Trailer) |
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I’ve been going to Back 40 since I was a tiny kid. From when my parents got a pop-up all the way through a full 5th wheel. It’s always been a nicely maintained well run place and a staple of the area. In fact this is from the Logan county historical society: “ Back 40 Campground Dick and Pat Stanford dreamed of one day owning a fa... more
I’ve been going to Back 40 since I was a tiny kid. From when my parents got a pop-up all the way through a full 5th wheel. It’s always been a nicely maintained well run place and a staple of the area.
In fact this is from the Logan county historical society:
“ Back 40 Campground
Dick and Pat Stanford dreamed of one day owning a family campground. Their dream became a reality in August 1973 when the Stanfords purchased 50 acres on County Road 111 in Rushcreek Township with the idea of not only creating an RV park, but also a place for western square dancing.
As they drove their little Volkswagen down the narrow ½ mile lane they were full of anticipation about their new purchase. When they reached the end of the lane and saw how beautiful the land was, they knew they had made the right decision. At this moment they decided to name their future campground The Back 40.
With the aid of an old dump truck, a backhoe and mower they cleared about a five-mile entrance to open the land, installed electricity, drilled a well and ran water lines. In October 1973, they placed a mobile home on the site to live in.
In 1974, they built a 48’ x 84’ concrete slab for western square dancing. Fred Ensley, who was a concrete finisher and square dance caller, provided a lot of help with the floor. Before the clubhouse was built, they held open-air square dances with Mr. Ensley calling the dances. When it came time to build the clubhouse numerous people pitched in to help. The clubhouse featured an office and concession stand. The Hi Point See Saw Square Dance Club used their facility to practice and held dances on a regular basis for many years. They also had line and round dancing.
The Back 40 Campground opened with approximately 50 camping sites. The Stanfords built two lakes, one for fishing and one for swimming. The final weekend of the camping season they held a Bittersweet Festival, usually around Columbus Day weekend in October. Dick pulled a wagon with a tractor for the hayride, and they gathered bittersweet along the roadsides. They then decorated the clubhouse with the bittersweet they had collected, and that evening had a potluck dinner and hog roast. It was an enjoyable celebration and a way to thank all their family, friends, and campers for all they did throughout the year.
The Stanfords enjoyed managing the campground for over twenty years. Their hard work and dedication can still be seen today at the beautiful campground. They never had to do any advertising as word-of-mouth referrals helped make their campground be very successful. Many of the campers returned year after year and became good friends.
In 2017, Duane and Michelle Dancer purchased the Back 40 Campground. The campground has continued to grow and be successful. It now has over 80 camping sites and lots of new camping amenities. The clubhouse still reflects the homey atmosphere that Dick and Pat established during their many years at the Back 40 Campground.
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“Great place to stay at for cyclists ”
Reviewed 9/13/2020
Nightly rate: | $37 |
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Days stayed: | 2 |
Site Number: | 84t |
We did a girls weekend cycling trip. Stayed two nights, with one camper and 5 tents. Site was huge and over looked the fishing pond. Nice quiet place. Road biked the area and it was a great place to hit the county roads. Just around the corner was Rush Creek Nursey, nice stop to see the beautiful flowers.
ThoseWhoGlampTogether would stay here again
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Amenities
Hookups
- 30 Amp
- 20 Amp
- water
- Partial Hookups
Connectivity
- wifi: yes
Recreation
- fishing
- picnic area
- playground
- rec hall
- swimming beach
- volleyball
Site Amenities
- picnic table
- pull thru
Facilities
- cabins
- dog run
- dump station
- restrooms: flush
- security
- showers
- trash
- water available
Pets
- dog run
- pet restrictions: Proof of vaccination required
- pets
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