Lake Hope State Park Campground
Ohio State Park
Write a Review 27331 State Route 278 McArthur, OH 45651 740-596-4938 740-596-4020 Reservations: 866-644-6727 Official WebsiteGPS: 39.3371, -82.3415
Overview of Lake Hope State Park Campground
Last Price Paid: $21
Reported by Victoria on 10/22/2022
Longest RV Reported: 40 feet (Class A)
Reported by Georgiavette on 6/22/2022
Number of Sites 187
Pad Type asphalt
Reservations yes
Elevation 885 ft / 269 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes
Discover a smarter way to RV with Roadtrippers
All your Campendium favorites and more are now in Roadtrippers.
Q&A - Ask the Community about Lake Hope State Park Campground
To ask questions of the owner or manager please contact the campground directly. 740-596-4938
Campendium users haven't asked any questions about Lake Hope State Park Campground
Reviews of Lake Hope State Park Campground 12 people have reviewed this location.
Cell Phone Coverage
Confirmed by 4 Users
Last reported 10/21/2022
Confirmed by 2 Users
Last reported 10/21/2022
Confirmed by 2 Users
Last reported 5/27/2024
“I Would Give It One Star, But The Ecology Of The Park Itself Is Very Nice”
Reviewed 5/27/2024
Overall Rating
The most cramped campground of any state park I’ve ever stayed at. Would never stay here again for that reason. I don’t know how tent campers do it, as almost all the campsites are slopped. It was packed Saturday of Memorial Day weekend, so you were super close to your neighbors- come Sunday, everyone was gone, which made it much... more
The most cramped campground of any state park I’ve ever stayed at. Would never stay here again for that reason. I don’t know how tent campers do it, as almost all the campsites are slopped. It was packed Saturday of Memorial Day weekend, so you were super close to your neighbors- come Sunday, everyone was gone, which made it much better, and then we could spill over into the neighboring site.
Toilets are just a pit, so stinky. Showers at front do have hot water., but not privacy. There are proper toilets in the toilet hut close by there.
Look at my pics to see how close the sites were.
| Location | |
| Cleanliness | |
| Site Quality | |
| Noise |
T-Mobile 5G
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Awesome Tent Camping Close To Hiking Trails ”
Reviewed 10/22/2022
| Nightly rate: | $21 |
|---|---|
| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 157 |
Overall Rating
We loved camping here it was very quiet. The stars at night were amazing. We wanted to take one star off because the parking spot was very small and you had to parallel park and it barely fit our truck width wise so once the passenger door was open to step out and have another 2 foot drop onto the ground because the asphalt was raise... more
We loved camping here it was very quiet. The stars at night were amazing.
We wanted to take one star off because the parking spot was very small and you had to parallel park and it barely fit our truck width wise so once the passenger door was open to step out and have another 2 foot drop onto the ground because the asphalt was raised above the slope of the ground and I fell on it twice. 😂😂 but I’m young and sprightly so it didn’t bother me much but I could see how if I was elderly or less mobile how that would be a problem.
Everything was very clean and well kept the bathrooms and the bath houses were very nice to use. The bath house we used had hot water the entire time we took a shower.
The firing was kind of a problem because it was able to be moved in therefore it was raised up off the ground too much so we had to think of some ingenuity of ways of keeping the fire contained in the ring. We were really thankful it wasn’t wimdy because it was fall so there were dry leaves everywhere and if it was wimdy the leaves would’ve blown underneath the ring into the fire.
We loved how close it was to all of the hiking we wanted to go to while we were there. However the nearest convenience store is about 20 minutes away but if you’re looking for some primitive camping it was awesome.
| Access | |
| Location | |
| Cleanliness | |
| Site Quality | |
| Noise |
Verizon
Victoria would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Nice State Campground ”
Reviewed 10/21/2022
| Nightly rate: | $25 |
|---|---|
| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 44 |
| RV Length: | 21' (Class B) |
Overall Rating
In the Hocking Hills of Ohio, this campground has 161 sites with 60 of them electric. There are shower houses and flush toilets on either end of the campground with vault toilets and potable water interspersed in between. Pads are all asphalted, but rarely level. They come in various lengths, small car to a few pull throughs. Great pla... more
In the Hocking Hills of Ohio, this campground has 161 sites with 60 of them electric. There are shower houses and flush toilets on either end of the campground with vault toilets and potable water interspersed in between. Pads are all asphalted, but rarely level. They come in various lengths, small car to a few pull throughs. Great place for tent camping, group camping, hiking and kayaking. Staff and hosts are friendly. Toilets are cleaned daily. There is also a lodge with good food and reasonably priced.
| Access | |
| Location | |
| Cleanliness | |
| Site Quality | |
| Noise |
AT&T 4G
Verizon 4G
T-Mobile 5G
Chris Angel would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Not Big Rig Friendly!”
Reviewed 6/22/2022
| Nightly rate: | $25 |
|---|---|
| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 076 |
| RV Length: | 40' (Class A) |
Overall Rating
Traveling south through Ohio and needed an overnight stop. Looked at the sites online and a couple seemed like we’d fit. Luckily we arrived on a Sunday evening when most everyone had left the park. Had there been any other campers next to the site we were on we would not have been able to get in or out. We did get on the site but it w... more
Traveling south through Ohio and needed an overnight stop. Looked at the sites online and a couple seemed like we’d fit. Luckily we arrived on a Sunday evening when most everyone had left the park. Had there been any other campers next to the site we were on we would not have been able to get in or out.
We did get on the site but it was extremely unlevel. Since we were there for only 1 night it was fine. We did draw a lot of attention from the campers there as I think most big rigs avoid this park.
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Beautiful lake! Pleasant campground.”
Reviewed 7/3/2021
| Nightly rate: | $25 |
|---|---|
| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 41 |
Overall Rating
I found the pad narrow. Biggest problem was stepped and tight off the pad. Sites are close and you are on a ridge so often quite slopped. Lake is gorgeous, hiking excellent and close to Hocking Hills hikes.
| Access | |
| Location | |
| Cleanliness | |
| Site Quality | |
| Noise |
T-Mobile
in would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Great Last Minute Grab”
Reviewed 11/2/2020
| Nightly rate: | $22 |
|---|---|
| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 64 |
Overall Rating
We got site 64 for one night in late October. Maybe it was the time of year, but the experience was exactly what I’d been looking for in a state park - quiet, beautiful and near perfect! My only gripe was that we were close to the shower house and people made late night visits and parked with their brights on that shined right into o... more
We got site 64 for one night in late October. Maybe it was the time of year, but the experience was exactly what I’d been looking for in a state park - quiet, beautiful and near perfect!
My only gripe was that we were close to the shower house and people made late night visits and parked with their brights on that shined right into our window. But hey when you gotta go, you gotta go, I guess.
We will definitely be back!
| Access | |
| Location | |
| Cleanliness | |
| Site Quality | |
| Noise |
Verizon 4G
DCRV* would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Very small spaces geared mainly towards tent camping and larger groups”
Reviewed 9/27/2020
| Nightly rate: | $22 |
|---|---|
| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 134 |
| RV Length: | 21' (Class B) |
Overall Rating
We made a last minute change to go to Hocking Hills and that campgroumd was full so we ended up staying at Lake Hope so we could explore the area. As others have noted unless you're in an electrric site, the majority of sites aren't really intended for rvs but only as a pkg spot for your vehicle while you set your tents up in the mostl... more
We made a last minute change to go to Hocking Hills and that campgroumd was full so we ended up staying at Lake Hope so we could explore the area. As others have noted unless you're in an electrric site, the majority of sites aren't really intended for rvs but only as a pkg spot for your vehicle while you set your tents up in the mostly unlevel hillsides around the sites. What rvs that were there were doing a lot of leveling and sites were tight. Our site selection was very limited but we found a level enough spot on the side of the road towards the upper lot that worked for us in a 22' class b less than 7' wide.
Be aware that a lot of sites share the same pad so look closely at pics. For example, sites 11 and 12 are adjoining so if you're not there with the other campers it will be very tight living quarters. Park was packed on Saturday with a lot of groups. Everyone was having fun but it did take a few hours into quiet hours for the conversations and barking puppies to settle down.
Upper shower house and laundry were nice and both were clean but older. Upper toilets by rv area are flush toilets and sink and were very clean. Can't say that for the pit toilets next to our site. Even the guys weren't going in.
Never saw the camp host but the lady at check in was pleasant and helpful.
Campground has tons of hiking trails and also lots of mountain biker trails. No view of the lake from campground but we drove over to lake area and spent a lovely day just hanging out by the lake, fishing and hiking. Had dinner from the restaurant and were happy with our selections.
| Access | |
| Location | |
| Cleanliness | |
| Site Quality | |
| Noise |
Verizon 4G
Patty t would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Great eastern woodlands camping. ”
Reviewed 9/5/2018
| Nightly rate: | $28 |
|---|---|
| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 153 |
Overall Rating
Nice wooded camp grounds. It is the very first State Park Campgrounds in Ohio. Quiet and peaceful. Make sure to go visit the Moonville tunnel close to there. Not the best campgrounds for big rigs. They shower houses could use some updates. Pit toilets in the middle camping spots. Flush toilets at both ends near shower house.
Flatfender would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Favorite local camp spot ”
Reviewed 4/11/2018
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
|---|---|
| Days stayed: | 28 |
Overall Rating
I did not spend 28 days here in a row but have stayed here between 28-34 nights here in my life as an estimate, starting in 1994 - including spending Christmas Eve camping here several times. Most of the complaints and low ratings are due to people coming in with RV’s and i agree that would be a challenge but tent camping is plentiful ... more
I did not spend 28 days here in a row but have stayed here between 28-34 nights here in my life as an estimate, starting in 1994 - including spending Christmas Eve camping here several times. Most of the complaints and low ratings are due to people coming in with RV’s and i agree that would be a challenge but tent camping is plentiful and reasonably easy for Ohio. The private sites get seized quickly on weekends but it’s almost a ghost town most weekdays from the end of September through June. Bathrooms are usually cleaned well each mid morning and the sites are well maintained. It’s extrmely crowded October and warm November weekends so get there early, as well as anytime in the summer. Be prepared for noisy neighbors on warm fall nights.
| Access | |
| Location | |
| Cleanliness | |
| Site Quality | |
| Noise |
AT&T 4G
Pmac2nite would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Tight sites!”
Reviewed 8/1/2017
| Nightly rate: | $27 |
|---|---|
| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 82 |
| RV Length: | 23' |
Overall Rating
Extremely narrow roads, rough time backing in 23' camper. Some spots a little easier. Most sites not close to level. Very little room to sit out and enjoy the wooded area.
Camping pads too small, no good place to park tow vehicle. Very unlevel pads. Roads thru campground narrow, and edge drop-off in spots would do serious damage.
| Access | |
| Location | |
| Cleanliness | |
| Site Quality | |
| Noise |
Verizon 4G
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
Page 1 of 2
Be the first to add a note for Lake Hope State Park Campground!
Be the first to add a video for Lake Hope State Park Campground!
Have you written a blog post about Lake Hope State Park Campground?
Contact us to update this listing.
Amenities
Hookups
- 30 Amp
- 20 Amp
- dry camping
- Partial Hookups
Recreation
- basketball court
- boat ramp
- fishing
- horseshoes
- picnic area
- playground
- recreation trail
- swimming beach
- water access
Site Amenities
- fire ring
- picnic table
Facilities
- cabins
- dump station
- group sites
- laundry
- restaurant
- restrooms: flush
- showers
- trash
- water available
Pets
- pets
Nearby RV Rentals
In partnership with
Nearby RV Rentals
In partnership with
7 Reviews
2020 TRAVEL TRAILER
Jayco Jay Flight SLX 7 184BS
$100 /night | Sleeps 6 Guests
5 Reviews
2020 TRAVEL TRAILER
Forest River RV Cherokee Wolf Pup 16BHS
$99 /night | Sleeps 5 Guests
New Listing
2010 TRAVEL TRAILER
Jayco Jay Flight 28BHS
$75 /night | Sleeps 8 Guests
New Listing
2012 TRAVEL TRAILER
Palomino Puma 31-KBH
$85 /night | Sleeps 9 Guests
4 Reviews
2020 TRAVEL TRAILER
Coachmen RV Freedom Express Liberty Edition 324RLDSLE
$114 /night | Sleeps 5 Guests
4 Reviews
2018 CLASS C MOTOR HOME
Thor Motor Coach Four Winds 31W
$221 /night | Sleeps 6 Guests
Nearby
Please select a reason for flagging this item: