Lake Alma Campground

About

Lake Alma State Park Campground occupies a scenic 292-acre park in Vinton County, one of Ohio's most rugged and picturesque regions. The campground is deeply shaded by a mixed oak and conifer forest, with a gentle creek meandering through the wooded valley. Originally constructed as a private amusement park in 1903, the land was later purchased by the city of Wellston for a municipal water supply before becoming a state park. The campground offers 83 sites: 6 full-hookup sites with electric, water, and sewer connections; 67 electric-only sites; and 10 primitive non-electric sites. A camper cabin is also available. All wooded sites include fire rings and picnic tables. Facilities include an ADA-accessible shower house with flush toilets, pit latrines, a dump station, and drinking water throughout the campground. The 60-acre lake provides excellent fishing for bass, bluegill, crappie, and channel catfish. A public swimming beach on the north side of the lake offers a safe area for cooling off, complete with restroom facilities and parking. Three hiking trails explore the surrounding forest, and a paved bike path is available. Pets are permitted on designated campsites and must be leashed. A separate dog swim area with a three-sided fence opens to the lake, though pets are not allowed in the main beach area.

Directions

From Chillicothe, take US 50 East to McArthur, then SR 93 South to Hamden, then SR 160 East to SR 349 South to the park entrance.