Free campground! I…read morewas a little skeptical when hearing there was a free campground in this state forest but the reviews seemed really good so we decided to make it a stop on our way to West Virginia. The road to get to the campground was winding and very dark but when we arrived we saw a beautiful campground with paved spots. There are no amenities with only a vault toilet and water pump. Still the sites were nice and large. You pass several shooting ranges on the way to the campground. There is also a trail that loops around the campground.

This site is free! Hidden Hollow, in Fernwood State Forest, is one of three free Ohio campgrounds…read morewithin a half hour drive. Here are trash bins, fire rings, and picnic tables at each site, plus a well-blazed trail edging the campground. There are pit toilets in the center of the ring that do smell like free campground pit toilets, but they are far enough from the campsites that you'll be okay even on a hot summer day, especially if you're a ping with a self-contained unit. Our site had a great mix of field and tree cover with raspberries or other bramble fruits lining the campground. Hummingbirds, cardinals, nuthatches, and a concert of fireflies were fun to watch. The free part is especially good since there are pigeon, rifle, and handgun target ranges outside the camp loop, and you do hear them even on a Monday. And first thing Tuesday morning. This is a dry campground in every way so bring your own water. If you aren't target practicing, use your red cup and don't act like a rookie. About half the sites were in use the Monday night we stayed. Despite the ballistic sounds, the camp loop was quiet, and we had a very restful stay.

For a low per person fee of $7, you can have day access to a small sandy beach area, a camping…read moreconvenience store, public bathrooms, and a concession stand/restaurant at Austin Lake. This property has been renovated over the years to offer the public several types of cabin rentals, water sports, and enjoyment of the beautiful outdoor space surrounding the lake.

I love this campground. A friend of mine told me about this little charm and told me to go since…read moreat my old campground it got quite boring so I looked online and booked a space in silk stocking (as you can see in the pictures below) and when I arrived I noticed that there is no satellite for phones but I like that because it lets me enjoy wildlife without the doomscrolling of social media (you know what apps) and there is just so much things to do. For example, there's a concession stand that has some fire food and there's Wibits on the lake but for the people how don't want to get their hair wet or go underwater in a lake like me, there is also public lake access for swimming to. There is also peddle boats that you peddle on the lake which give you a good view of the lake without having to rent a expensive pontoon boat. They also have kayaks. And they have peddle carts on land for fun travel around the park but it is VERY hard to peddle on the rocks and feels like if you were to put peddles on a bus. The vibe there is also very good and campfire rings are included with each site though they are kinda dirty so I'd recommend rapping tin foil around food before cooking. The bathrooms do have washing machines and there is a vending machine that is like 50 cents I think and it has washing machine stuff. Just so yall know if your bringing your bike just know that most of the park is rock so it may be a bit hard to ride on. Same with dogs, the rocks may be a bit hard on their paws so just walk them in the grass until there's pavement. Also there is a bigfoots big ride every Saturday night which is a tractor hauling this long wagon with benches in it and it is quite fun. The camp store is well stocked and has some camping must haves like wood and such. The creek behind silk stocking is a great spot for fishing just make sure to release the fish afterwards since they are Austin lake's property. Overall though the park is clean and the bathhouses are nice and they added free water for 6 mins but when I pressed the button it didn't turn on it made this like buzzing sound like it was supposed to be dispensing water but it didn't so I just went in the cabin and took a shower. Also tents are allowed as long as it's just one that is the max.

I've been coming to Raccoon Creek State Park for over 50 years now, and it's one of those rare…read moreplaces that has somehow kept its magic across generations. My earliest memories from the 1970s are filled with the smell of charcoal smoke at the picnic groves and the freezing shock of jumping into the lake on hot summer afternoons. As a kid, that beach felt massive, and a simple day trip with packed lunches (the peanut butter and jelly sandwiches melted to goodness from the sun) and blankets spread out on the grass was the best part of summer with my sisters and mom. As I grew into adulthood, the way I used the park changed, but I never stopped going. I didn't always go swimming but instead would explore the miles of hiking trails. The best part, though, was getting to experience it all over again through my daughter's eyes. Taking her there when she was little and watching her hit the water and run around the playground were special times indeed. Raccoon Creek isn't just a park to me; it's a constant in my life. Over five decades later, facilities might get updated here and there, but the familiar feeling of the place hasn't changed a bit. It's serene, nostalgic, and always feels like coming home.

Raccoon State Park is practically in my backyard. I love coming here to camp! I have disability…read moreissues that can slow me down. Raccoon state park offers campsites that are for people like me with disabilities. Everything is right where you would need it to be. Even the showers are designed to aid people with disabilities. Each campsite is very well maintained. They have their own water plant that the water comes from. There is electric and they are a pet friendly campsite. While it would be nice if they had a full hookup. This works just as well. The staff are absolutely great! Whatever you need, they are the ones who can get it for you. The landscape is amazing. If you would rather camp at a site with no tress you can do it there. I personally love the trees for the shading. This is definitely the place to camp. I look forward to making this our special campsite.

Bennett Acres is tons of fun. Located 2.5 miles away from First Niagara or whatever we are calling…read moreit now, Bennett Acres is a great place for primitive camping. The owners of Bennett Acres are fantastic. There are a few common sense basic rules - 1. Don't cut down any trees and 2. Keep your fireworks at home. They are open for all of the major concerts at First Niagara Pavilion/Star Lake. I would recommend Bennett Acres to anyone that is interested in primitive camping. I think they have showers although I have never ventured around the site enough to know. Two things that could make this campground slightly better would be 1. a shuttle running to and from the campground to the venue, 2. if they could fix up the roads a little bit. They are kind of challenging to get around due to large divots.

Stay Away!!!! This place is awful. The road into the campground (fields) is all washed out. You…read moredon't rent a site like other campgrounds, you pay per person. Just to enter the campground costs each individual $20. They mention a bath house on their website. You will find cleaner facilities in most third world countries. Raccoon Creek State Park is six miles further on route 18. If you are planning a trip to First Niagara to watch a concert, I would recommend going the extra six miles and staying as far away from Bennett Acres as possible.

I've been coming to this park since I was a wee little one. So many memories at this park…read more... But more recently, this is the park that we generally hold our family reunion every year. Always a good time. The pavilions are always clean and the park is always well kept.

Nice place that is well maintained. They offer multiple things to do, family oriented. Play ground,…read moreswi

We live nearby and never really thought about grabbing breakfast at the park--but wow, we're so…read moreglad we finally did! Tomlinson Run State Park offers breakfast at the campground on Saturdays from 8am-12pm, Memorial Day through Labor Day, and it's truly a hidden gem. The food was absolutely delicious--hot, fresh, and made with care. What's even better? It's all prepared by amazing volunteers, and every dollar goes right back into supporting the park. You can really feel the community pride in every bite. We'll definitely be back again before the season ends. If you're local (or even just passing through), make the stop. It's a great way to kick off a Saturday morning surrounded by nature and good people.

First time visiting this park. It is on the small side compared to other WV State Parks. This means…read morethat it is faster to get to where you are going in the park (no long road in). As you enter the park there is a road to the right that takes you to the campground (BTW, I have rated the campground separately under Campground at Tomlinson Run State Park). As you drive forward you will pass the Park Superintendent's house (on the right). Behind the house is a tiny building that serves at the park HQ. This is where you need to go if you want to stamp your VIPP card. Not obvious and you feel like you trespassing on the residence there but just drive past and then to your right and find the stamp. Along this road on the left you will find a picnic area and shortly after you will come to the edge of a small lake (on the left). On the right is the entrance to a road the winds up and around to the top of a hill (through the woods). There are two picnic areas. The first is off to the left before really heading up the hill. This one was buggy when I was there. At the top of the hill there is a parking lot and picnic areas. Nice spot! The road that goes through the park continues onward and then there is a parking area on the right above the lake. At the lake's edge are paddle boat rentals. If you continue on the road straight on the road you will end up exiting the park.

It was a great experience! We rented the mini pontoon boat and had such a great time with the…read moregrandkids! What a peaceful afternoon- highly recommend! The owners are great and so kind! Mary & Hans

The old lady that works that is beyond rude. We went with our kids and she had so much attitude…read morewhile we were asking questions about the boats. Then my daughter seen a toad and picked it up and she freaked out on my daughter saying she had to put it down?! She barged right past us multiple times while rushing to close the store at the end of the day with no manners what so ever. Highly disappointed, been going here for years and she hasn't changed a bit. This review is multiple years in the making and long over due. We will be taking our business else where.

Starry Fields RV Park was quiet and true to its name! My son and I had a great one-night stay in…read moreour EV. We were able to fully recharge overnight using the 50A / 220V hookup. Make sure you reserve on the website before 3 PM ET. We tried to reserve after that and found we were only able to reserve for the next night. Calling the number on the website https://starryfieldsrvpark.com we were fortunate to reach the owner, who was friendly and very accommodating. THANK YOU!

From the owner: We are a family-owned RV campground in Northern WV focusing on building community and providing a…read moreplace for people to grow alongside each other in the great outdoors.