Slide your RV onto the shores of Ohio River Pool 5, where bass strike lures and lock gates rumble open. Mound Ridge campground anchors your stay with river access and essential amenities. Camp here to fish dawn patrols, boat endless waters, chase the thrill of the current.
Ohio River Pool 5 carves a 28-mile stretch between Racine Locks and Dam No. 25 near Cheshire, Ohio. Anglers target sauger and walleye from rocky points. Boaters navigate the locks at Willows Island. Families picnic amid Mound Ridge Wildlife Area's hardwood forests. Lockmasters share tales of river lore at the visitor center.
Mound Ridge suits groups with spacious sites, showers, and a dump station. Pet owners rejoice: dogs roam leashes on pet-friendly grounds. Anglers launch kayaks straight into Pool 5 currents. Families base here for day trips to Gallipolis or Pomeroy's antique shops.
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Ohio River Pool 5 excels in sauger fishing and lock boating near Cheshire, Ohio. Anglers haul limits during spring runs from Racine Locks. Boaters thrill through rising chambers at Willows Island Dam. Wildlife watchers spot bald eagles over Mound Ridge forests. This 28-mile pool draws 50,000 visitors yearly for its currents and catfish hauls.
Mound Ridge welcomes pets on its Pool 5 sites. Dogs stretch legs on leashed trails amid wildlife areas. Owners access showers and dump stations without worry.