Franklin Furnace clings to the Ohio River in southern Ohio, renowned for iron furnace ruins and epic bass fishing. Three RV parks stand ready: Franklin Furnace / Ohio River KOA Journey, Franklin Furnace Inn, and Riverview Campground. Base your rig here to drop lines near Greenup Dam, paddle the river, and hike Shawnee State Forest trails minutes away.
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About Franklin Furnace, Ohio
Iron furnaces thundered along US Route 52 in the 1800s, smelting ore that fueled America's growth; stone stacks still rise from wooded hillsides. The Ohio River surges past, packed with smallmouth bass and sauger for anglers at Greenup Lock and Dam. Shawnee State Forest unfurls rugged paths through oak groves and along Little Scioto River bluffs, drawing hikers and ATV riders.
Riverview Campground hooks big-rig owners with 50-amp power, showers, and WiFi on riverfront sites. Franklin Furnace Inn draws thrifty travelers at $15 nightly with simple WiFi setups. Franklin Furnace / Ohio River KOA Journey, starting at $61, welcomes families to its organized riverside spots complete with connectivity.
- All 3 parks supply WiFi for streaming river sunsets.
- Riverview Campground delivers 50-amp hookups and showers right on the Ohio River.
- Franklin Furnace Inn starts rates at $15 per night for budget campers.
- KOA Journey grants direct access to Greenup Dam fishing spots.
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