Hopewell Backpack Camp

Open — Open year-round and available for reservations. Campground facilities may be reduced during winter season, November 1 to April 1, when water systems are winterized.

About

Located near the Hopewell Day Lodge on Middletown Road off Clarksville Road at Caesar Creek State Park, Hopewell Backpack Camp is a primitive group camping option. Despite its name suggesting backcountry camping, this is a designated campsite accessible by vehicle and managed through the reservation system. The park explicitly states that all overnight camping must be in designated camp sites, and there are no true backpacking or primitive camping sites available at Caesar Creek. The camp provides minimal amenities typical of primitive camping, with no bathroom facilities or water available on-site. Campers should plan accordingly and bring all necessary water and supplies. The site includes basic features such as a picnic table and fire ring. The location near the Hopewell Day Lodge provides access to hiking trails and other park amenities, while the surrounding area offers opportunities to explore Caesar Creek's 2,830-acre lake, extensive trail system, and natural features including fossils from ancient seas that once covered Ohio.

Directions

Located near the Hopewell Day Lodge on Middletown Road off Clarksville Road in the southwest portion of Caesar Creek State Park.

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