East Fork State Park’s Campground is located on the north side of the park (Afton side) at: 2837 Old State Route 32, Batavia, OH 45106 (39.047495, -84.101988) This large and mostly shady year-round campground features 416 comfortable sites in a lovely setting. All sites are leashed pet friendly.
- 376 electric sites
- 23 full-hookup sites
- 17 equestrian sites
- Showers, flush toilets, and drinking water
- Boat ramp for registered campground guests
- Minature golf, basketball court, and cornhole area
- Hand powered boat and bike rentals
- Playgrounds
- Beach
- Nature Center
- Non-electric sites are NOT available in the campground
Amenities include:
- Each site has a paved pad, picnic table, and fire ring.
- Showers, flush toilets, and drinking water during peak season
- Non-peak season facilities and sites are limited
- Boat ramp
- Bring your own gear for basketball court, soccer area, and cornhole area
- Hand powered boat (single and tandem kayaks), miniature golf, and bike rentals
- Playground
- Beach
- Nature Center
- Dump Station
- Leashed pet friendly, except in shower house and on beach
Reservations can be made up to six months in advance online or by calling (866) 644-6727
Peak Camping Fees and Reservation Information
Campground Summer Rates (April 1, 2023-Oct. 31, 2023)
Sunday-Saturday:
- Full-Service Site* $42 per night
- Electric Only Site* $31 per night
- Campground Shelter $100 day use
**Golden Buckeye Discount**
50% off Sun-Thurs 10% off Fri-Sat
*Limit of 2 weeks stay in a 30-day period at an Ohio State Park
**GB cardholder must be present to verify membership. Ohio residents only. One discount can be used for 1 site.
- Buckeye Card info: 1-800-422-1976
Site information:
- Check-in at 3pm. Check-out at 1pm
- Limit of 6 people per site
- Up to 3 tents per site as long as they fit 5 feet from each other and 10 feet from neighbors
- 2 vehicles per site (or 1 vehicle and 1 boat)
- Extra vehicles, boats, and trailers must park in camp office lot.
- Limit of 2 pets per site
- You must clean up your pets’ feces
- No bathing of pets at campground (or in shower house)
- No pets at campground beach
- Do not leave your pet alone; excessive barking or aggression may require removal of the pets
- All sites have 20-, 30-, and 50-amp service
- There are fines for littering, please remove all trash to dumpsters located before dump station on right as you leave and NOT leave trash in fire rings
- Location is removed from camping area to reduce scavengers and noise reduction for campers from regular removal
Reservations can be made up to six months in advance online (click the “Launch” button) or by calling (866) 644-6727
Campground Vehicle/Visitor Passes are $3. (starting Tuesday before Memorial Day through Labor Day & Special Event Weekends ie-Halloween Campouts)
Non-Peak Camping Information
All Ohio State Parks are required to have their parks winterized by November 1st to prevent frost and ice damage to areas with water access. However, East Fork State Park has two campground loops that remain available to rent during the winter season. (The Campground Office will NOT be open)
Loop C, which is sites 42 through 91, remains open all year round and has a heated shower house. While several “Full hook-up” sites are in this loop, no water will be available and therefore the rates are the same as the regular electric sites.
Loop A, which houses our equestrian sites 1 through 17, remains open as well, but the shower house is NOT open. (paid customers are welcome to use the shower house in Loop C)
Potable water is available to paid customers at the dump station area.
Campground Winter Rates (Nov.1, 2023-March 31, 2024)
Sunday-Saturday:
- Full-Service Site* (no water) $27 per night
- Electric Only Site* $27 per night
**Golden Buckeye Discount**
50% off Sun-Thurs 10% off Fri-Sat
*Limit of 2 weeks stay in a 30-day period at any Ohio State Park
**GB cardholder must be present to verify membership. Ohio residents only. One discount can be used for 1 site.
- Buckeye Card info: 1-800-422-1976
Site information:
- Check-in at 3pm. Check-out at 1pm
- Limit of 6 people and 2 pets
- 2 vehicles per site (or 1 vehicle and 1 boat)
- Extra vehicles, boats, and trailers must park in camp office lot.
Reservations can be made up to six months in advance online (click the “Launch” button) or by calling (866) 644-6727
Camp Store
Camp store hours:
- Seasonal and will vary
Visit the camp store for all your camping needs and unique gifts.
- Firewood
- Ice (large and small bags)
- Candy/snacks/drinks
- T-Shirts and Sweatshirts
- Trail guides
- Frozen Treats
Camp Store Phone number: 513-724-6521
FAQs
- Be sure to use the Campground’s address for your GPS directions:
- 2837 Old SR 32, Batavia, OH 45103
- Do NOT accidently use the Administrative Office address in Bethel on the opposite side of the lake.
- (513) 724-6521 is the Campground Office
- 2837 Old SR 32, Batavia, OH 45103
- We no longer have “walk-in” camp sites. If the camp store is open and sites are available, a reservation can be made at the camp store.
- Limit of 2 weeks stay in a 30-day period at any Ohio State Park (you may not continue to camp under another name)
- 2023 Halloween Campout is October 13th & 14th and October 20th & 21st (trick or treating is done on Saturday)
- Quiet time is 10pm to 7am. Visitors must leave by 10 pm.
- Golf carts must be registered with the BMV, have a license plate and be insured. Operators must have a valid driver’s license. NO off-road vehicles/dirt bikes/minibikes/ATVs/UTVs are allowed.
- Minimum age of registration is 18. Campers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult or furnish permission slip from parents/guardians with required information
- Alcohol is permitted at rented campsites ONLY
- Greywater (dishwater) must be disposed of in wastewater drains or dump station
- Free camping for Disabled Veteran’s and POWs is different than the Lifetime National Parks Pass for Veterans and Gold Star Families, even if the Veteran is 100% disabled.
- To be eligible, Veteran’s must be “permanently and totally disabled”. A letter can be obtained by calling VA Benefits at 1-800-827-1000 or downloaded through their online account.
- Alternatively having a license plate with the handicap icon and “Veteran” across the bottom serves as proof of the requirement
- ID and letter/license plate must be shown to camp staff members for verification
Nature Center
The Nature Center is located at the beginning of Loop C next to the shelter house. (39.03941685463175, -84.09724165351315)
Nature Center Hours**:
(starting Memorial Day Weekend to the last Halloween Campout)
- Every Friday 4-6pm
- Every Saturday 1-5pm
**Hours are subject to change as the Nature Center is largely operated by volunteers.
General park info and history are available inside as well as several interactive exhibits to learn about Ohio’s native wildlife. The nature center is also home to the park’s reptile ambassadors including a soft-shell turtle, box turtle and painted turtles.
Summer Naturalist Programs offered include:
- Archery
- Creekin’
- Hikes
- Hooked on Fishing
- Kayaking
- Stand-up Paddle Boards
For Naturalist Event Schedule and any additional events:
East Fork Events
Please reach out to naturalist Kendra to schedule group programs and volunteer opportunities.
Email Kendra.Fry@dnr.ohio.gov to register for events or naturalist questions
Rentals and Play Areas
Rental fees:
- Putt-putt $3.75 per person
- Kayak & Tandem Kayak $15 per hour/$40 all day
- Fun Cycle $8 per hour/$24 all day
**Return equipment by 6pm the same day as receipt to avoid extra fees.
**Rentals are weather permitting and reservations are not required.
**Limited number of kayaks available already located at beach.
Free/bring your own equipment or they are rentable from the Campground Office on a first come-first served:
- Playground
- Basketball ($1 rentable)*
- Soccer ($1 rentable)*
- Cornhole ($1 rentable)*
* Return equipment 1 hour before the Campground Office closes the same day as receipt to avoid extra fees.
Starting May 20th through October 21st, enjoy free movie night (weather permitting) on Saturday nights at Loop C Shelter
Special Activities
Campground Events
May 27-29 Memorial Day Campout. Fly those military service flags in our golf cart parade and you might win a prize!
July 1-3 Independence Day Campout. Decorate your golf cart in Patriotic colors for our parade and you might win a prize!
July 21-22 Christmas in July. Join us in decorating the campground for a magical holiday! Details at the camp office. Prizes for best decorations.
August 18-19 Thrive Outside Weekend and Grassy Run Historical Arts Committee. Decorate your golf cart in a tropical theme for our parade and you might win a prize! Check out loop H for their presentations!
Sept. 1-4 Labor Day Campout. Accessorize your golf cart in red, white, and blue for our parade and you might win a prize!
October 13-14 and 20-21 Halloween Campouts. The campground gets a spooky makeover. Details at the camp office. Prizes for best decorations.
Check for any additional events:
