Caldwell Lake Campground
Open for camping with sites available. Reservations required and can be made via ReserveOhio.com or by calling 866-644-6727. Reservations must be made at least 1 day ahead and can be booked up to 6 months in advance.
Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
At 359 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Washington Court House, moving southeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Washington Court House, Circleville, Greenfield, Mount Sterling, South Bloomfield, Williamsport, Bloomingburg, New Holland, Staunton, Good Hope, Frankfort, Fox, Clarksburg, Darbyville, South Salem, Deer Creek Lake, Austin, Madison Mills, Rock Mills, and New Martinsburg. This includes I-71 in Ohio between mile markers 84 and 90. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building. To report hazardous weather conditions, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.
About
Caldwell Lake Campground sits within the 218-acre Scioto Trail State Park, surrounded by the expansive 9,000-acre Scioto Trail State Forest in southern Ohio near Chillicothe. The campground offers 56 sites along the scenic 18-acre Caldwell Lake, with 40 sites featuring electric hookups. An additional 18 primitive walk-in sites are available at the nearby Stewart Lake Camp Area for those seeking a more rustic experience. The park provides essential amenities including pit toilets, a dump station, water spigots, fire rings, and picnic tables at each campsite. A camp store offers camping supplies, souvenirs, firewood, and seasonal rentals of kayaks, canoes, and paddle boats. Note that there are no showers or flush toilets at this campground. Both Caldwell Lake and the smaller Stewart Lake (5+ acres) are restricted to electric motors only, creating a peaceful environment for paddling and fishing. The park includes a boat launch ramp, three picnic areas with grills, a wading beach open during daylight hours, basketball and horseshoe courts, a playground, and several hiking trails including Caldwell Trail, Firetower Trail, and Friendship Trail. Winter ice fishing is available when conditions permit.
Directions
Located at 144 Lake Road, Chillicothe, Ohio 45601, in Ross County. The park is situated south of Chillicothe within the Scioto Trail State Forest.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | Yes |
| Price | $35 - $60 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 79ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (740) 887-4818 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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