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    Buckeye Lake KOA

    2.6 (57 reviews)

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    Torie B.

    We wanted to go cabin camping for Memorial Day weekend. Somehow, I found the Buckeye Lake KOA and their deluxe cabins. Luckily, they had availability for the full weekend, so we booked it! The cabins were equipped with dishes, cookware, cooking and eating utensils, a coffee maker, dish soap, linens, a tv in the living room and bedroom. Pretty much anything you might need for a stay. Outside, the cabin had a porch sewing, and on the deck was a table and four chairs with a gas grill. This stepped down to a paved patio that had another 2 chairs to lounge in next to the fire pit. We really enjoyed our stay! They had a couple of activities throughout the weekend for adults and children. The pool opened on Saturday, and there is a playground, jumping pillow, and pedal carts. They have mini golf and a game room, but I think mini golf may have been closed, and the game room was part storage room, part arcade. The floors in the cabin including the shower are filthy. I wouldn't let my kids go barefoot, and when they didn't listen and finally took shoes off, their feet were blackened by the yuck on the floors. I wish that they'd bleach the floors between guests. We paid the same prices we would have paid in a hotel, so I did have higher expectations for the stay. Things felt dirty and a bit run down, which was too bad. We did enjoy our visit and recommend giving the campground a try.

    Kids leg from hites

    We have stayed at 3 KOA's over that last 2 years (same ones multiple times) and this was by far the worst. I never do reviews but considering this impacts kids I felt it was necessary. We stayed on a Friday night, arriving at 4 and was suppose to stay all weekend, but left early Saturday evening. We were tent camping and the tent sites are right beside what you think is a creek/stream but is completely nasty stagnant water and mosquito infested We did everything to try to not be eaten alive. I get you will get bitten when camping, but this was beyond normal. We had to sit inside a screen tent all night and skip a fire. We woke early sat and went to Hudson lake to get away from it all. Came back and packed and left at 6. My 5yr olds leg from Friday night. We had two 5 year old and two 8 year old that are covered from head to toe in bites. It's an older campground (which is fine) but bathrooms weren't the cleanest and the pool could use some overall maintenance. Loud late at night, but this didn't bother us, could others though. Sunbury KOA and Michigan Traverse City were great experiences.

    Most of the sites are buddy sites which we personally dislike. The campground would be fun but everything is closed on weekdays including the jump pad and any activities. The office closes at 5pm. It's summer... the amenities should be open everyday. Very disappointing.

    Any1Unbiased ?.

    It's currently 11:15 p.m. and our entire area is excessively loud to the point one would think they just pulled up to Disneyland. Clearly, their quiet time hours are not being enforced which is a shame as this KOA is esthetically appealing. NEVER AGAIN!!! Downtime is crucial to MOST as one wants to feel refreshed and alert before they hit the road. LOVE music and enjoying myself albeit 11:15 p.m. is not only inconsiderate it's terribly disrespectful! Enough said, will NOT return!!!

    Shannon H.

    Beautiful park conveniently located just off the interstate! Large trees and spacious sites make you feel like you're lost in the woods! The park was very quiet, clean and the customer service was awesome! There was a bit of construction going on during our stay but the improvements look to be amazing! Large grassy dog park is a plus! Very conveniently located in Buckeye Lake, short drive to Columbus, Lancaster and Hocking Hills State Park! A few great little restaurants and brewery nearby. There are long term residents and they appear to be in a private area on one side of the park. We will definitely stay again!

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    Heather C.

    Super clean and one of the nicest KOAs we've stayed at. All the staff super friendly and went the extra mile to make sure we were taken care of. They were all so nice even though our boys got a little rowdy and loud at times. Here are some amenities: Pedal cars, they also have a 4 seater so we took our boys for a ride (definitely a workout) Jumping pillow and mini golf Basketball and volleyball by a pavilion Play ground and sandpit Horseshoes and shuffleboard Giant checkers and chess Game room with pool tables, air hockey, and arcade games that give tickets. Rocking chairs or swings at every site (at least that I could see) Dog park Swimming pool, obviously seasonal. The restroom - Very very clean the whole time. I saw employees go in a few times during the last two days to get trash out, wipe down the sinks, etc. My favorite part...there is a blow dryer!! The showers were super clean and one is handicap accessible. There is a changing table a and a toddler/infant seat. There is also a TV, but it wasn't on so I don't know if it's for something specific or not. The shop was well stocked compared to a lot I've seen. They even serve ice cream! There was a frozen custard shop down the road, but it wasn't open. Overall I was very impressed. Not as big as a Jellystone Park, but this KOA is nicer than most and has a lot to offer. Plus it was much quieter and not as crowded. We will definitely come back!!!

    Brandon K.

    Standard KOA, small gravel lots, small dog parks, clean facilities and very busy in the weekends. However, adding a star for an amazing staff! Super friendly people and very accommodating on shifting our reservation by a day in front and backend of our stay!

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    Clean, pretty campground. Plenty of trees. Nice people. Good dog run. We would stay here again.

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    Nice campground but wish they would leave their pool open through the end of September since it's been warm enough the past few years.

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    Read below!! I'm totally disgusted!!! I don't recommend to anyone!! And then they refuse to make it right!!!

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    Super clean and one of the nicest KOAs we've stayed at.

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    Alum Creek State Park - Picnic tables were at each camp.

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    We reserved one of the full hookup sites online and stayed at the end of September 2025. The online…read morereservation site has all the details on lot size, electricity info, distance to showers, etc. However, it's limited in showing different dates, which is frustrating. Anyway, the check-in time is 3pm and check-out is 1pm. We paid fifty-three dollars per night for two adults and one dog, with a six fifty reservation charge. Check-in was easy, and the attendant was helpful; you just drive up to the office, check-in and go on your way. The layout is similar to a subdivision with cul-de-sacs and each spot having its own little yard, making it feel somewhat like camping in the woods. Our neighbors were quiet and most vehicles drove slowly. Everyone we met was pleasant and friendly. The camp itself was clean and easy to hook up. Bathrooms and showers were clean and there was plenty of toilet paper. Large trash bins were available along with gray water stations. The only thing I'd suggest is for the site identifiers to be repainted, as several had faded over time. We visited the beach, but didn't go swimming, given the temperature. The pond is catch and release and seemed maintained and not stagnant. The budget limitations need to be considered before passing judgment. We used bug spray every day and that seemed to help keep the bugs away. The site we booked had a level surface and plenty of room to back in. The water and electrical were easily accessible and worked fine. A lot of campers used an inline water filter. The water quality report is on the park website for anyone interested. The grass was well trodden, making a camp rug a must-have. There was also a fire pit with a grill attached, but we didn't use it to cook. Also, at the time, there wasn't a burn ban. Overall it was an enjoyable experience and we'll definitely return. It was fun to walk down the aisles and see all the setups and decorations and note future camp site options. How many campers are long-timers, it's hard to tell. But we were pleased and our dog loved exploring on our walks.

    Nice spots but our outdoor chairs were taken!!! Loop G…read moreThe signs and spaces were NOT legible unless you were were walking

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