Lamping Homestead Campground
Open for the 2026 season. The campground opened April 10, 2026 and closes January 4, 2027. Sites are first-come, first-served at $10 per night with no advance reservations. No potable water is available.
Flood Watch issued May 23 at 12:37PM EDT until May 24 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, including the following areas, Belmont, Carroll, Coshocton, Guernsey, Harrison, Jefferson OH, Monroe, Muskingum, Noble and Tuscarawas and West Virginia, including the following areas, Brooke, Hancock, Marshall, Ohio and Wetzel. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * 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. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - An additional 1 to 2 inches of rain with localized amounts up to 3 inches is possible from showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. Heavy rainfall on top of already wet conditions could cause flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Lamping Homestead Recreation Area preserves a piece of Appalachian Ohio history while offering primitive camping in the Marietta Unit of Wayne National Forest. The site was once the farmstead of the Lamping family, who homesteaded this remote hollow in the 1800s. Today, the area features six walk-in tent campsites spread through a mixed hardwood and pine forest, providing excellent privacy and seclusion. The centerpiece of the recreation area is a 2-acre pond stocked with bluegill, largemouth bass, and channel catfish. Two loop hiking trails of 3.5 and 1.5 miles explore the surrounding hills and pass by the historic Lamping family cemetery. Eight picnic sites and a picnic shelter are also available for day use. This is a true primitive camping experience with vault toilets but no potable water, so campers must pack in their own drinking water.
Directions
Located on State Route 537, 2 miles from State Route 26, approximately 35 miles from Marietta, Ohio.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $10 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (740) 373-9055 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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