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  3. Muskingum River State Park

Camping at Muskingum River State Park near Nashport

State park · Nashport · 19 campsites

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

About this campground

The Muskingum River Parkway State Park is on the National Register of Historic Places and is recognized as the Muskingum River Navigation Historic District. In its day, the system of locks and dams helped open the state and the entire Midwest to trade and development.

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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 30 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • No hookups
  • Pets welcome
  • Public land
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

19 available sites

19 open of 19 sites
Site 001
Tent · Up to 30 ftNo hookupsEllis Lock #11 Campground
Available all 2 nights
$38 for 2 nights
$19/night · before taxes & fees
Site 002
Tent · Up to 30 ftNo hookupsEllis Lock #11 Campground
Available all 2 nights
$38 for 2 nights
$19/night · before taxes & fees
Site 003
Tent · Up to 30 ftNo hookupsEllis Lock #11 Campground
Available all 2 nights
$38 for 2 nights
$19/night · before taxes & fees
Site 004
Tent · Up to 30 ftNo hookupsEllis Lock #11 Campground
Available all 2 nights
$38 for 2 nights
$19/night · before taxes & fees
Site 005
Tent · Up to 30 ftNo hookupsEllis Lock #11 Campground
Available all 2 nights
$38 for 2 nights
$19/night · before taxes & fees
Site 006
Tent · Up to 30 ftNo hookupsEllis Lock #11 Campground
Available all 2 nights
$38 for 2 nights
$19/night · before taxes & fees
Site 007
Tent · Up to 30 ftNo hookupsEllis Lock #11 Campground
Available all 2 nights
$38 for 2 nights
$19/night · before taxes & fees
Site 008
Tent · Up to 30 ftNo hookupsEllis Lock #11 Campground
Available all 2 nights
$38 for 2 nights
$19/night · before taxes & fees

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

Availability on UseDirect.

SiteFr
13
Sa
14
Price
001
ellis lock #11 campground
✓✓$19
002
ellis lock #11 campground
✓✓$19
003
ellis lock #11 campground
✓✓$19
004
ellis lock #11 campground
✓✓$19
005
ellis lock #11 campground
✓✓$19
006
ellis lock #11 campground
✓✓$19
007
ellis lock #11 campground
✓✓$19
008
ellis lock #11 campground
✓✓$19
009
ellis lock #11 campground
✓✓$19
010
ellis lock #11 campground
From $38 for 2 nights
$19/night · Before taxes & fees
19 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 ↗

19 openSites from $19/night
Book on Ohio State Parks

Amenities & location

  • Fire Ring
  • Pets Allowed
  • Picnic Table
  • Toilet
Pets
Pets welcome
Maximum stay
14 nights

Hookups (individual campsites): 19 no-hookup individual sites.

Location

5265 Dillon Hills Drive
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Muskingum River State Park: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Muskingum River State Park?
No RV sites listed (per the listing)
Does Muskingum River State Park have RV hookups?
19 no-hookup individual sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Muskingum River State Park?
Reservable on reserveohio.com (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Muskingum River 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 19 no-hookup individual sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 0 pull-through, 19 back-in
Pets
Listing Pets allowed
Shade
Listing 0 of 4 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on reserveohio.com
Stay limits
Listing 14 nights max
Getting there
Listing 5265 Dillon Hills Drive (map in Location below)
Road & site access · 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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$19
011
ellis lock #11 campground
✓✓$19
012
ellis lock #11 campground
✓✓$19
013
ellis lock #11 campground
✓✓$19
014
ellis lock #11 campground
✓✓$19
015
ellis lock #11 campground
✓✓$19
016
ellis lock #11 campground
✓✓$19
017
ellis lock #11 campground
✓✓$19
018
ellis lock #11 campground
✓✓$19
019
ellis lock #11 campground
✓✓$19

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

Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights33 sites open for every night

Blue Rock State Park

6.5 mi from Muskingum River State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $19/night
$38 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Ohio State Parks · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights19 sites open for every night

WALKAbOUT Creek Campground

9.8 mi from Muskingum River State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $17/night
$33 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights62 sites open for every night

Jesse Owens State Park

11.7 mi from Muskingum River State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $24/night
$48 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Ohio State Parks · 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 30 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

    Perfect Family Camper!
    Perfect Family Camper!

    Travel trailer · 21 ft · sleeps 5 · 28 mi from campground

    $95/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    *Demi Delano* Luxurious and Easy to Drive Mercedes 2021 Thor Delano
    *Demi Delano* Luxurious and Easy to Drive Mercedes 2021 Thor Delano

    Class C motorhome · 25 ft · sleeps 5 · 74 mi from campground

    $300/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    2021 Dutchmen Colorado Trailer
    2021 Dutchmen Colorado Trailer

    Travel trailer · 23 ft · sleeps 5 · 90 mi from campground

    $85/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    Things to do

    Activities near Muskingum River 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 8. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

    MonthOpenBookedClosed
    Nov 2026100%0%0%
    Dec 2026100%0%0%
    Jan 2027100%0%0%
    Feb 2027100%0%0%
    Mar 2027100%0%0%
    Apr 2027100%0%0%
    May 2027100%0%0%
    Compare site types

    19 individual reservable campsites from Ohio State Parks, checked Nov 8. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

    Other sites

    19 sites · $24/night

    Loops: Ellis Lock #11 Campground (19)

    19 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