Stewart Lake Campground
Open for the 2026 camping season. Reservations required through ReserveOhio up to 6 months in advance. Water is seasonal.
Flood Warning issued September 20 at 8:38AM EDT until September 20 at 1:30PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southern Fairfield County in central Ohio... Southern Hocking County in central Ohio... Southeastern Pickaway County in central Ohio... Northeastern Ross County in south central Ohio... * WHEN...Until 130 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 838 AM EDT, emergency management reported flooding in the warned area. Between 3 and 4 inches of rain have fallen.Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Hocking Hills State Park, Starr, Laurelville, Tarlton, Gibisonville, South Bloomingville, Buena Vista in Hocking County, Ilesboro, Union Furnace and Whisler.
Flood Advisory issued September 20 at 9:10AM EDT until September 20 at 12:30PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Southern Pickaway County in central Ohio... Northern Ross County in south central Ohio... * WHEN...Until 1230 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 910 AM EDT, radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Circleville, Kingston, Williamsport, New Holland, Logan Elm Village, Laurelville, Clarksburg, Adelphi, Pickaway County Airport, Andersonville, State Route 138 at US Route 22, State Route 207 at US Route 22, Austin and Hallsville.
About
Stewart Lake Campground provides a primitive camping experience at Scioto Trail State Park, located south of Chillicothe in Ohio's Appalachian foothills. This walk-in tent camping area features 18 non-electric sites situated near Stewart Lake Dam, accessible via an unblazed bridle trail west of the picnic area. The campground offers a quieter, more secluded alternative to the developed Caldwell Lake Campground located 0.7 miles away. The park encompasses 218 acres within the larger 9,000-acre Scioto Trail State Forest, offering ridgetop vistas of the Scioto River Valley. Campers can enjoy hiking, fishing at Stewart Lake (9 acres), and exploring the surrounding forest trails. The Buckeye Trail passes through the area, making it a convenient stop for long-distance hikers. Amenities are minimal but adequate for primitive camping: pit toilets, seasonal potable water, picnic tables at each site, and fire rings. Reservations are required through ReserveOhio. The main Caldwell Lake campground nearby provides additional services including a dump station and camp store at the check-in station.
Directions
From Chillicothe, take US Route 23 south approximately 10 miles. The park entrance is on the east side of the highway. Follow signs to the Stewart Lake area and park at the day use area, then walk in to the primitive campground via the bridle trail west of the picnic area below Stewart Lake Dam.
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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 | $25 - $60 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 44ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (740) 887-4818 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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