Malabar Farm State Park Campground
The campground is currently open with sites available. Reservations can be made up to six months in advance through ReserveOhio. Winter camping rates are $18 per night; spring, summer, and fall rates are $22 per night.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued September 9 at 2:52PM EDT until September 9 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 665 IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN OHIO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 25 COUNTIES IN NORTH CENTRAL OHIO ASHLAND CRAWFORD ERIE HURON KNOX LORAIN MARION MORROW RICHLAND IN NORTHEAST OHIO ASHTABULA CUYAHOGA GEAUGA HOLMES LAKE MAHONING MEDINA PORTAGE STARK SUMMIT TRUMBULL WAYNE IN NORTHWEST OHIO HANCOCK SANDUSKY SENECA WYANDOT IN PENNSYLVANIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 2 COUNTIES IN NORTHWEST PENNSYLVANIA CRAWFORD ERIE THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF AKRON, ALLIANCE, ASHLAND, ASHTABULA, AURORA, AUSTINTOWN, AVON LAKE, BAINBRIDGE, BELLEVUE, BOARDMAN, BRUNSWICK, BUCYRUS, BURTON, CANTON, CARDINGTON, CAREY, CHARDON, CHESTERLAND, CLEVELAND, CLYDE, CONNEAUT, CRESTLINE, EASTLAKE, ELYRIA, ERIE, FINDLAY, FOSTORIA, FREMONT, GALION, GENEVA, HURON, KENT, KILLBUCK, LORAIN, MANSFIELD, MARION, MASSILLON, MEADVILLE, MEDINA, MENTOR, MIDDLEFIELD, MILLERSBURG, MOUNT GILEAD, MOUNT VERNON, NILES, NORTH RIDGEVILLE, NORWALK, ORRVILLE, PAINESVILLE, RAVENNA, RITTMAN, SANDUSKY, SOUTH RUSSELL, STREETSBORO, TIFFIN, TITUSVILLE, UPPER SANDUSKY, WADSWORTH, WARREN, WICKLIFFE, WILLARD, WILLOUGHBY, WILLOWICK, WOOSTER, AND YOUNGSTOWN.
Special Weather Statement issued September 9 at 4:42PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
At 442 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Savannah, or 11 miles northwest of Ashland, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Rittman, Lodi, Creston, West Salem, Savannah, Polk, Sullivan, Seville, Smithville, Westfield Center, Bailey Lakes, Burbank, Congress, Nova, and Nankin.
About
Nestled in the Pleasant Valley of Richland County, Malabar Farm State Park Campground offers a rustic camping experience on the grounds of Ohio's only working farm within the state park system. The 15 primitive sites cater primarily to horseback riders but welcome all campers seeking a quiet retreat. Each site includes a gravel parking pad, fire ring, picnic table, and hitching post, with shared vault toilets and potable water available. The campground serves as a base for exploring 12 miles of bridle and hiking trails that traverse the 914-acre property. The park preserves the legacy of Louis Bromfield, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author who developed the farm using sustainable agricultural practices in the 1940s. Visitors can tour the Big House, explore the working farm with its seasonal livestock, and visit nearby geological features including Rock City Cave's sandstone formations. The experience here is distinctly primitive with no hookups, showers, dump station, or reliable cell service. Campers should come prepared to be self-sufficient while enjoying the pastoral setting of rolling farmland, mature hardwood forests, and spring-fed streams.
Directions
From I-71, take exit 165 for US-30 West toward Mansfield. Continue on US-30 for approximately 12 miles, then turn south on SR-603. Follow SR-603 for about 4 miles to Pleasant Valley Road and turn right. The park entrance is at 4050 Bromfield Road, Lucas, Ohio 44843.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $23 - $180 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 60ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| malabar.farm.parks@dnr.state.oh.us | |
| Phone | +1 (419) 892-2784 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Ohio State Parks - Malabar Farm |
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