Athens, Ohio, blends Ohio University's electric campus vibe with Appalachian trails that beg for exploration. Choose from four standout RV parks, including Strouds Run State Park, to launch day trips to Dow Lake or Court Street's indie music scene. Camp here for cheap thrills: hike 7 miles of forested paths, cheer Bobcats games, and sip brews without the city grind.
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About Athens, Ohio
Ohio University pumps life into Athens with 25,000 students fueling Uptown's Court Street bars and Richland Avenue coffee shops. Catch the Athens Farmers Market on Saturdays for local cheeses and crafts, or trek The Ridges' haunted trails past the old TB ward. Strouds Run State Park delivers lake swims and 4-mile loops right outside town.
Strouds Run State Park fits groups with water hookups, dump station, and pet-friendly pads by the shore. Witch’s Peak pulls in pet owners who light campfires amid rolling hills. Camp Rotan handles big crews with group sites, pet perks, and fire rings, all within 15 minutes of Ohio University's tailgates.
- Strouds Run State Park packs group sites, dump station, and water hookups near Dow Lake's 2-mile shoreline.
- Three of four parks welcome pets, from Witch’s Peak to Camp Rotan.
- Witch’s Peak allows campfires on pet-friendly lots overlooking forested ridges.
- Camp Rotan offers group sites for 20-plus rigs, pets okay, fires permitted.
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