Kenton captivates with its legendary Hardin County Fair, where tractor pulls rumble and blue-ribbon pies tempt every August. Park your RV at Saulisberry Park Campground, the sole gem in our directory boasting 30-amp hookups and pet-friendly sites. Camp here to immerse in small-town Ohio's agricultural heartbeat and easy rural escapes.
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Kenton thrives as Hardin County's seat, its downtown Detroit Avenue buzzing with antique stores, the Palace Five Theatres, and family diners like the Colonial Restaurant. The Hardin County Fairgrounds explode each late July with harness racing, demolition derbies, and livestock auctions that pack in locals from farms dotting the Scioto River valley. Step into the Hardin County Historical Museum on Main Street to uncover arrowheads from Shawnee settlements and tales of the town's 1840s founding.
Saulisberry Park Campground anchors your stay with 30-amp service, a dump station, and open arms for pets on leashes. Families claim spots for quick runs to the fairgrounds two miles away or kid-friendly swims in nearby Honey Creek. Solo adventurers favor its quiet base for US-68 drives to Heidelburg University's campus in Ada, just 15 miles north.
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Kenton shines for the Hardin County Fair, Ohio's oldest continuous county fair since 1850. This 10-day August bash packs fairgrounds with tractor pulls, grandstand concerts, and 4-H exhibits drawing 50,000 fans. Locals also tout downtown's historic Palace Five Theatres and antique trail along Detroit Avenue.
Saulisberry Park Campground serves as Kenton's top RV spot. It sits right in town with 30-amp electric, dump station, and pet-friendly policies. Easy access via Columbus Street leads campers straight to fairgrounds and diners.
Yes, Saulisberry Park Campground welcomes pets. Keep dogs on leashes and pick up waste to respect fellow campers. Its wooded sites give Fido room to roam near town trails and Honey Creek.