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  3. Lake Hope State Park

Camping at Lake Hope State Park near Mcarthur

State park · Mcarthur · 88 campsites · 97 group

A forested campground near hiking, and mountain biking. Most campsites have no hookups, and RV fit varies by site.

No reviews listedBook on Ohio State Parks
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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 45 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Mostly no hookups

    Limited electric sites.

  • Pets welcome
  • Public land
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

76 available sites

76 open of 88 sites
Site 040
Tent · Up to 40 ftElectricLake Hope Campground Sites 1-49; 148-192
Available all 2 nights
$62 for 2 nights
$31/night · before taxes & fees
Site 028
TentElectricLake Hope Campground Sites 1-49; 148-192
Available all 2 nights
$62 for 2 nights
$31/night · before taxes & fees
Site 153
Tent · Up to 45 ftElectricLake Hope Campground Sites 1-49; 148-192
Available all 2 nights
$62 for 2 nights
$31/night · before taxes & fees
Site 154
Tent · Up to 45 ftElectricLake Hope Campground Sites 1-49; 148-192
Available all 2 nights
$62 for 2 nights
$31/night · before taxes & fees
Site 039
Tent · Up to 40 ftElectricLake Hope Campground Sites 1-49; 148-192
Available all 2 nights
$62 for 2 nights
$31/night · before taxes & fees
Site 174
Tent · Up to 45 ftElectricLake Hope Campground Sites 1-49; 148-192
Available all 2 nights
$62 for 2 nights
$31/night · before taxes & fees
Site 167
Tent · Up to 35 ftElectricLake Hope Campground Sites 1-49; 148-192
Available all 2 nights
$62 for 2 nights
$31/night · before taxes & fees
Site 046
Tent · Up to 40 ftElectricLake Hope Campground Sites 1-49; 148-192
Available all 2 nights
$62 for 2 nights
$31/night · before taxes & fees

View full availability calendar · night-by-night from UseDirect

Availability on UseDirect. Showing 40 of 185 sites.

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Park notices 1
  • Lake Hope Cabin Reservations Update

    The Cabins and Laurel Lodge at Lake Hope State Park are now under the management and operation of Great Ohio Lodges. To make a new reservation, or to modify or cancel an existing reservation, please… Read full notice

    The Cabins and Laurel Lodge at Lake Hope State Park are now under the management and operation of Great Ohio Lodges. To make a new reservation, or to modify or cancel an existing reservation, please call 1-800-At-A-Park (800-282-7275). You may also visit the new Lake Hope Cabins website lakehopecabins.com. Thank you for your patience during this transition.

From the Ohio State Parks booking site, checked Nov 7, 2026.

From $42 for 2 nights
$21/night · Before taxes & fees
76 sites available for your entire stay

You book directly on Ohio State Parks. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on Ohio State Parks ↗

76 openSites from $21/night
Book on Ohio State Parks

Amenities & location

  • Air Conditioning
  • Electric Hookup
  • Fire Ring
  • Grill
  • Pets Allowed
  • Picnic Table
  • Refrigerator
  • Toilet
Pets
Pets welcome
Maximum stay
14 nights

Hookups (individual campsites): 23 electric, 63 no-hookup individual sites · group sites listed separately (20 electric, 74 no-hookup).

Location

27331 State Route 278
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Lake Hope State Park: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Lake Hope State Park?
No RV sites listed (per the listing)
Does Lake Hope State Park have RV hookups?
23 electric, 63 no-hookup individual sites · group sites listed separately (20 electric, 74 no-hookup) (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Lake Hope State Park?
Reservable on reserveohio.com (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Lake Hope State Park?
Pets allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the reserveohio.com listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing No RV sites listed
Hookups & power
Listing 23 electric, 63 no-hookup individual sites · group sites listed separately (20 electric, 74 no-hookup)
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 5 pull-through, 42 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 3 paved site driveways
Pets
Listing Pets allowed
Shade
Listing 0 of 182 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on reserveohio.com
Stay limits
Listing 14 nights max
Getting there
Listing 27331 State Route 278 (map in Location below)
Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Water · Price
Not listed — check with campground
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Guides for this trip

  • Camping with dogs
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✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

Butterfly Valley at Zaleski

4 mi from Lake Hope State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $48/night
$96 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights3 sites open for every night

Woody Acres

4.7 mi from Lake Hope State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $29/night
$58 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

Triple D Retreat

6.3 mi from Lake Hope State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $40/night
$80 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • The Escape Game at Easton Town Center in Columbus Columbus area · 1.3 hr · from $42/person
    • Adventure Park Climbing Experience Columbus area · 3 hr · from $69/person
  3. Day 3 · One more stop, then head home

    • Explore Columbus on The Trolley Pub Columbus area · 2 hr · from $35/person
Ways to stay

Have an RV waiting

    Need an RV for your stay?

    Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 45 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

    HUGE Living Space with King Bed! SOLAIRE 316RLTS
    HUGE Living Space with King Bed! SOLAIRE 316RLTS

    Travel trailer · 35 ft · sleeps 4 · 48 mi from campground

    $129/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    2020 East to West Della Terra SLEEPS 9
    2020 East to West Della Terra SLEEPS 9

    Travel trailer · 34 ft · sleeps 9 · 58 mi from campground

    $125/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    The Long Haul *JUNE SPECIAL*
    The Long Haul *JUNE SPECIAL*

    Travel trailer · 33 ft · sleeps 9 · 67 mi from campground

    $149/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    Things to do

    Activities near Lake Hope State Park

    Bookable tours nearby

    Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

    The Escape Game at Easton Town Center in Columbus
    The Escape Game at Easton Town Center in Columbus

    Columbus area · 1.3 hr · from $42/person

    Adventure Park Climbing Experience
    Adventure Park Climbing Experience

    Columbus area · 3 hr · from $69/person

    Explore Columbus on The Trolley Pub
    Explore Columbus on The Trolley Pub

    Columbus area · 2 hr · from $35/person

    See 6 more bookable tours
    Short North Walking Food Tour
    Short North Walking Food Tour

    Columbus area · 3.5 hr · from $116/person

    Best time to go

    Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

    stays up to 14 nights (Ohio State Parks rules).

    Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on Ohio State Parks for the next months, checked Nov 7. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

    MonthOpenBookedClosed
    Nov 202693%4%0%
    Dec 202638%1%0%
    Jan 202721%0%0%
    Feb 202721%0%0%
    Mar 202721%0%0%
    Apr 202799%1%0%
    May 202799%1%0%
    Compare site types

    185 individual reservable campsites from Ohio State Parks, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

    Other sites

    185 sites · $45, $36/night

    Loops: Lake Hope Campground Sites 50-147 & Group Camps (97), Lake Hope Campground Sites 1-49; 148-192 (88)

    163 open Nov 13–Nov 15

    German Village Walking Food Tour in Columbus
    German Village Walking Food Tour in Columbus

    Columbus area · 3.5 hr · from $116/person

    Outdoor Escape Room in Downtown Columbus
    Outdoor Escape Room in Downtown Columbus

    Columbus area · 2 hr · from $75/person

    An Exciting Scavenger Hunt: Discovering Columbus
    An Exciting Scavenger Hunt: Discovering Columbus

    Columbus area · 2 hr · from $12/person

    Astonishing Scavenger Hunt: Columbus Sails East
    Astonishing Scavenger Hunt: Columbus Sails East

    Columbus area · 2 hr · from $12/person

    Columbus John Glen Airport (CMH) to Columbus - Arrival Private Transfer
    Columbus John Glen Airport (CMH) to Columbus - Arrival Private Transfer

    Columbus area · 15 min · from $101/person