Stewart Lake Campground
Open for the 2026 camping season. Reservations required through ReserveOhio up to 6 months in advance. Water is seasonal.
Special Weather Statement issued June 11 at 2:38PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
At 238 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 11 miles east of Waverly, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include... Richmond Dale. 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.
Special Weather Statement issued June 11 at 11:33AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
The combination of temperatures in the upper 80s to around 90 and high humidity will result in the heat index reaching 95 to 100 degrees this afternoon. If planning to be outdoors for extended periods today, drink plenty of water, wear light and loose clothing, and take frequent breaks.
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.
Nearby Campgrounds
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 |
Availability
Community Posts
No posts yet. Be the first to share your experience!