Laurelville, Ohio, lures RV campers with easy access to Tar Hollow State Park's wild backpack trails and sparkling lake. Stay at Tar Hollow from $27 a night, or choose Palmerosa Horse & Hike Campground at $40 to $70 nightly with 30-amp hookups. Base your rig here to hike forested ridges, ride horses on backcountry paths, and escape city noise.
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Laurelville nestles in Pickaway County's rolling hills along State Route 180. Tar Hollow State Park anchors the area with 15 miles of rugged backpack trails and a 15-acre lake stocked with bass and bluegill. Villagers gather at the annual Salt Creek Valley Fair for rides and livestock shows. State Route 56 leads to hidden covered bridges and old-growth forests.
Tar Hollow State Park fits budget campers and hikers who crave primitive sites amid nature. Palmerosa Horse & Hike Campground draws equestrians and families with 30-amp service, showers, and a dump station at $40 to $70 per night. Both spots hug quiet county roads, minutes from Laurelville's feed store and general shop. Launch day trips to Hocking Hills caverns from either park.
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Laurelville stands out for Tar Hollow State Park's backpack trails and lake fishing. This tiny village along State Route 180 serves as a launchpad for Ohio's Appalachian foothills adventures. Hikers tackle 15 miles of forested paths, while locals celebrate at the Salt Creek Valley Fair each summer. Campers love the quiet farms and covered bridges nearby.
Tar Hollow State Park and Palmerosa Horse & Hike Campground top the list. Tar Hollow sits five miles east on State Route 56 with sites from $27 nightly. Palmerosa lies north near horse trails, offering 30-amp hookups, showers, and dump station at $40 to $70 per night.
Yes, both listed parks welcome pets. Tar Hollow State Park allows dogs on leashes in its 65 campsites. Palmerosa Horse & Hike Campground suits pet owners with space for horses too, plus showers and dump facilities. Check rules for breed restrictions before arrival.