Camping along the Trail
- Date Posted
- Mar 15, 2019
- Section
- Scioto Trail
- Chapter
- Appalachian Foothills Chapter
The location of all camping facilities that are both known to BTA and within reasonable walking distance of the trail within this section are shown on this section map. All campsites are managed independently by various agencies and/or individuals. Information for each facility is listed below:
Near Pt 3, the NE leg of the Logan Trail leads NE down to Pine Lake in Tar Hollow State Park Camping - fee, Electric, Parking, Pit toilet, Picnic table, Showers and water are seasonal, 740-887-4818.
Near Pt 4, primitive, dry camping for a fee is available in 5 dispersed sites 1200’ SE of the fire tower (P, Pr, PT). Near Pt 5, dry campingf may also be available in an Adirondack shelter (P, Pr, PT). In either case, contact the Tar Hollow State Park Office at 740-887-4818 for details in advance.
Near Pt 20, family camping is available within Scioto Trail State Park. Follow Stoney Creek Rd W for 0.1 mi to its intersection with Lake Rd. Go N on Lake Rd past the State Park Office. Near the swimming beach on Caldwell Lake after 0.7 mi, exit Lake Rd onto a dirt road that enters the campground - fee.
Between Pt 26 and Pt 27 immediately past Pendleton Rd lies the Schmitt campsite, named in honor of the Schmitt family who donated this property to BTA. This campsite lies on a small, wooded lot about 0.3 acre in size on the S side of Pendleton Rd. The site has 130’ of frontage on Pendleton Rd and extends to a depth of about 95’. No facilities. Use low impact camping methods. Pack it in? Pack it out!
Between Pts 28 and 29, Mapleberry Farms (458 Mt Tabor Rd, Waverly, 45690, 740-947-2331) offers free camping. Contact owners before you set up camp. Water is available at the house; few facilities.
Near Pt 36, family camping with 112 sites is located in the campground S of the dam. Heated cabins are also available by reservation.
The Buckeye Trail Association does not manage any camping facilities within the Scioto Trail Section. Dispersed camping is not permitted on private or state lands without express permission of the owner/manager. Hikers are expected to comply with the rules in all instances. Request special camping information from the BTA at request@buckeyetrail.org
