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Paint Creek
Overview
Located in the beautiful rolling hills of southern Ohio, Paint Creek State Park offers an expansive natural retreat centered around a massive 1,148-acre reservoir. This scenic park is characterized by its limestone gorges and diverse woodlands, providing a picturesque backdrop for RVers seeking a blend of water recreation and forest exploration. The park encompasses over 5,000 total acres of land, ensuring that visitors have plenty of space to find their own slice of tranquility away from the hustle of city life. Whether you are here for the fishing or the forest views, the park provides a classic Ohio camping experience.
Location & Surroundings
The park is situated near Bainbridge, OH, within the scenic Paint Creek valley. The surrounding landscape is a unique transition zone where the Appalachian Plateau meets the till plains, resulting in dramatic geological features and varied flora. The proximity to the creek itself provides a lush, green environment that remains cool and inviting during the summer months. The local area is known for its quiet, rural charm and historical significance in the Scioto River Valley, making it a peaceful destination for those looking to immerse themselves in nature.
Amenities & Park Features
The expansive campground at Paint Creek is well-equipped for modern RV travel, featuring nearly 200 campsites. Travelers will find electric hookups at most sites, with a selection of full-hookup options available for those who prefer all the comforts of home while on the road. The park provides essential facilities including clean shower houses, a nature center, and a dedicated swimming beach for cooling off on hot days. For recreation on-site, the park boasts a premier disc golf course, several miles of rugged mountain bike trails, and multiple boat ramps for easy lake access.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
Outdoor enthusiasts will find no shortage of activities to fill their itinerary. The reservoir is a major draw for boating and fishing, particularly for crappie and bass. Beyond the park borders, visitors can explore the Highlands Nature Sanctuary, which preserves the famous Seven Caves area. History buffs and hikers alike should visit the Fort Hill Earthworks, a well-preserved ancient hilltop enclosure located a short drive away. The region is also home to Rocky Fork State Park, offering even more opportunities for water-based adventures and scenic overlooks.
Who This Park Is Best For
Paint Creek State Park is an ideal destination for active families and nature lovers who appreciate a classic state park atmosphere. Because of its large lake and diverse trail system, it is perfectly suited for boaters, anglers, and mountain bikers who enjoy staying active during their travels. RVers looking for a peaceful, mid-sized campground with reliable amenities will find it a comfortable base camp for exploring the rugged beauty and prehistoric history of southern Ohio’s iconic hill country.
Amenities
- Recreational Facilities
- Policies
- Other Amenities & Services
- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
- Facility
- Hunting Nearby (within 20 miles)
- On-Site Rentals
- Sites
User Reviews
Michelle Hammond
A beautiful and clean park! Camped here a few times and played frisbee golf as well as a lot of fishing. The camp store has a little ice cream counter as well as many options. Highly recommend for a fun, clean safe and entertaining camping trip!
Michael Buell
I would say an average state park with a nice Lake and several points for Marina access. Bonus it has a 9-hole putt-putt golf and a disc golf course. We stayed the second weekend in November so all but one of the shower houses was closed and a lot of the camping area was closed off. Generally I found the campsites to be a little close. There are a couple of sites along the lake with an overlook and several of the others overlook the woods. Convenient to Highland nature preserve.
Angela Ford
One of our favorite parks to camp at. Some of the spots have some steep paths to make your way down to the fire pit.
Bea Cee
Beautiful trails and waterways. Restrooms are decent. The rock formations are impressive! I will come back! The only thing that marred the experience was out of control dogs constantly barking loudly and owners didn't try to stop it. This was near the Harmony Trail. It is disruptive to other visitors and the wildlife. Keep your dogs at home if you can't control them please!
MyDailyLife Shorts
This was a very beautiful park. Nice walking trails disc golf course. Huge lake.
Becca Fields
First time kayaking here. We launched from the boat ramp and went upstream. LOVED THIS PLACE! So beautiful, nice paddling, lots of wildlife and the rock formations are amazing!! I can't wait to come back again!
Reviewer By trade
It's a nice park. There are some spots that are really nice for big families. Then there are some spots that are just straight drops off the RV pad. The sites are clean and the bath houses need some cleaning. But not bad. I would recommend this place. Just needs a little love in some places.
James Lee
It was a great night to sleep. The other people in the area were respectful and quiet as it got later into the evening. The overall grounds are great for walking around and seeing the layout if the grounds. The store was stocked with basic camping needs and snacks. Good ice cream selection. Try to avoid the locusts season. This is not on the campground. There is nothing they can do, but that time of season is problematic for campers.
Thirteendays
While this state park has some unique overlooks and scenery, on a whole it's about average compared to others. There's lots of hiking opportunities, but the trails aren't the best. This state park seems to be more geared for fishing and boating than anything else. Some of the trails were over-grown with vegetation and had scores of spider webs strewn across the path, so they clearly haven't been in much use, which can be a good way to get away from crowds. Well, other than the crowds of spiders on the yellow trail system.