Hopewell Backpack Camp
Open and accepting reservations through Reserve Ohio. The camp is primitive with no potable water or restrooms on site. Campers must bring all water and pack out trash.
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 1 at 12:13PM EDT until July 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 106. * WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.
About
Hopewell Backpack Camp offers a primitive backcountry experience within Ohio's Caesar Creek State Park. The hike-in site sits in the valley carved by Caesar Creek, where the waterway has exposed dramatic limestone cliffs and ancient Ordovician rock formations rich with fossils. The surrounding landscape mixes rolling woodlands with meadows and provides access to scenic features like Horseshoe Falls. The camp is located near the Hopewell Day Lodge off Middletown Road and Clarksville Road. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring, but no potable water or restroom facilities are available on site. Campers must pack in all water and supplies. The primitive setting means limited to no cell service. Reservations are available through Reserve Ohio up to six months in advance. The park's 13-mile backpack trail connects to this area, making it a strategic overnight stop for those completing longer treks through the park's extensive trail system.
Directions
From I-71 Exit 45, take State Route 73 west. Turn south onto Clarksville Road, then turn onto Middletown Road. The trailhead access is near Hopewell Day Lodge. Contact the park office at (513) 897-3055 for specific directions to the backpack camp trailhead.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | No |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $50 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (513) 897-3055 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Useful Links
| Reserve Ohio | |
| Ohio Camping Fees Rule |
Availability
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