Lake Alma Campground
Open year-round. Reservations can be made through ReserveOhio.com at least 1 day ahead and up to 6 months in advance. Quiet hours are 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Maximum 2 vehicles per site. Full-hookup sites provide electric only during winter months.
Flood Watch issued August 11 at 3:35AM EDT until August 14 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, including the following counties, Boyd, Carter, Greenup and Lawrence, southeast Ohio, including the following counties, Athens, Gallia, Jackson OH, Lawrence OH, Meigs, Morgan, Perry, Vinton and Washington, southwest Virginia, including the following counties, Buchanan and Dickenson, and West Virginia, including the following counties, Barbour, Boone, Braxton, Cabell, Calhoun, Clay, Doddridge, Gilmer, Harrison, Jackson WV, Kanawha, Lewis, Lincoln, Logan, Mason, McDowell, Mingo, Northwest Fayette, Northwest Nicholas, Northwest Pocahontas, Northwest Raleigh, Northwest Randolph, Northwest Webster, Pleasants, Putnam, Ritchie, Roane, Southeast Fayette, Southeast Nicholas, Southeast Pocahontas, Southeast Raleigh, Southeast Randolph, Southeast Webster, Taylor, Tyler, Upshur, Wayne, Wirt, Wood and Wyoming. * WHEN...Through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Rounds of thunderstorms will track through the area, bringing the potential for heavy downpours and training storms, which may cause flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Special Weather Statement issued August 11 at 4:42AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
At 441 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Lake Hope State Park, moving southeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Athens, Nelsonville, Albany, Lake Hope State Park, Chauncey, Darwin, Harrisonville, Stroud Run State Park, Carpenter, and The Plains.
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.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | Yes |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $35 - $46 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 54ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (740) 384-4474 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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