Camping

RV or Tent? Athens County has plenty of room to sleep under the stars. Check out our complete listing of campgrounds and roast a marshmallow or two for us.

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Carthage Gap Campgrounds

Carthage Gap Campgrounds

Right off the US Route 50, Carthage Gap Campground is not only easily accessible but a breath of fresh air for any traveler. Once you get there you won't want to leave!

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Happy Hills Campground

Happy Hills Campground

Happy Hills Campground and Cabins is a beautiful campground in the Hocking Hills featuring a fishing lake with paddleboats, rowboats, a sparkling swimming pool, game room, shuffleboard courts, a playground and wireless internet.

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Lake Snowden

Lake Snowden

Whether you like to boat, swim, camp, fish, or just watch for wildlife, Lake Snowden is the place to visit. A short drive from uptown Athens, Lake Snowden is the perfect place for a picnic or family get-together.

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Strouds Run State Park

Strouds Run State Park

Strouds Run State Park is located in the scenic forested hills of Athens County. Camp, swim, fish, boat or just relax and enjoy the scenery.

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Wayne National Forest

Wayne National Forest

With covered bridges, rock shelters, springs and rugged hills covered with hardwood and pine, the Wayne is a serene beauty with over 300 miles of trails for hikers, bikers, horseback riders and ATV riders.

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Best of Three Park and Campground

Best of Three Park and Campground

A unique and secluded 20 acre Rent-a-Park and campground tucked down in Zaleski State Forest.

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Indian Mound Campground

Indian Mound Campground

Indian Mound Campgrounds is a wooded, hilly retreat set in rural Athens County. Campers will find 55 sites nestled among several lakes for fishing and swimming, a Native American museum, sports fields and a recreation hall.

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Lake Hope State Park

Lake Hope State Park

A natural paradise, Lake Hope State Park lies entirely within the Zaleski State Forest in the valley of Big Sandy Run. It is a rugged, heavily forested region traversed by steep gorges and narrow ridges. In addition to the beautiful scenery you’ll also see remnants of abandoned mining and iron industries, the Hope Furnace and a pioneer cemetery.

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