Great Seal Campground
The campground is open and accepting reservations. The campground operates seasonally, typically closing from early December through the first week of March due to winter conditions. Reservations can be made up to six months in advance through ReserveOhio or by calling (866) 644-6727.
Special Weather Statement issued June 11 at 2:38PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
At 238 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 11 miles east of Waverly, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include... Richmond Dale. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building. To report hazardous weather conditions, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.
Special Weather Statement issued June 11 at 11:33AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
The combination of temperatures in the upper 80s to around 90 and high humidity will result in the heat index reaching 95 to 100 degrees this afternoon. If planning to be outdoors for extended periods today, drink plenty of water, wear light and loose clothing, and take frequent breaks.
About
Great Seal State Park Campground is a small, scenic primitive campground located near Sugarloaf Mountain in southern Ohio's Ross County. The 15 walk-in sites are arranged around a grass hill offering views of the Scioto Valley below. This campground is particularly popular with equestrian campers, as sites 1-10 feature horse tie lines (picket lines) located behind the campsites for securing horses. The campground provides basic amenities including vault latrines, pressurized drinking water, and a shelter house. Each campsite comes equipped with a fire ring and picnic table. A playground is available for families. As a primitive campground, there are no electric hookups, showers, or dump stations. The surrounding park features over 16 miles of rugged hiking and bridle trails through hilly terrain, with the highlight being the climb to Sugarloaf Mountain for panoramic views. Quiet hours are observed from 10 PM to 7 PM.
Directions
From Columbus: Take U.S. 23 south to the north edge of Chillicothe. Turn left onto Hopetown Road, which becomes Marietta Road. The main park entrance is on the right approximately 1 mile ahead. Turn right into the park entrance, then left at the first road. Continue straight to the Vista Shelter located in the middle of the campground.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $23 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 58ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (866) 644-6727 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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