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  3. Jefferson Lake State Park

Camping at Jefferson Lake State Park near Richmond

State park · Richmond · 44 campsites

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

About this campground

The sandstone hills of the area are part of the Appalachian Highlands. Nestled within oak and hickory wooded hills, the tranquil Jefferson Lake State Park offers visitors miles of rugged, multi-use trails, as well as a combination of family and equestrian camping area.

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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 51 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Mostly no hookups

    Limited electric sites.

  • Pets welcome
  • Public land
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

39 available sites

39 open of 44 sites
Site 051
TentNo hookupsJefferson Lake Campground
Available all 2 nights
$38 for 2 nights
$19/night · before taxes & fees
Site 001
Tent · Up to 39 ftNo hookupsJefferson Lake Campground
Available all 2 nights
$38 for 2 nights
$19/night · before taxes & fees
Site 002
Tent · Up to 51 ftNo hookupsJefferson Lake Campground
Available all 2 nights
$38 for 2 nights
$19/night · before taxes & fees
Site 003
Tent · Up to 50 ftNo hookupsJefferson Lake Campground
Available all 2 nights
$38 for 2 nights
$19/night · before taxes & fees
Site 004
TentNo hookupsJefferson Lake Campground
Available all 2 nights
$38 for 2 nights
$19/night · before taxes & fees
Site 005
TentNo hookupsJefferson Lake Campground
Available all 2 nights
$38 for 2 nights
$19/night · before taxes & fees
Site 006
TentNo hookupsJefferson Lake Campground
Available all 2 nights
$38 for 2 nights
$19/night · before taxes & fees
Site 007
TentNo hookupsJefferson Lake 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. Showing 40 of 44 sites.

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From $38 for 2 nights
$19/night · Before taxes & fees
39 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 ↗

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

Amenities & location

  • Electric Hookup
  • Fire Ring
  • Horse Hitching Post
  • Pets Allowed
  • Picnic Table
  • Toilet
Pets
Pets welcome
Maximum stay
14 nights

Hookups (individual campsites): 5 electric, 39 no-hookup individual sites.

Location

501 Township Road 261a
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Jefferson Lake State Park: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Jefferson Lake State Park?
No RV sites listed (per the listing)
Does Jefferson Lake State Park have RV hookups?
5 electric, 39 no-hookup individual sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Jefferson Lake State Park?
Reservable on reserveohio.com (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Jefferson Lake 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 5 electric, 39 no-hookup individual sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 0 pull-through, 39 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 44 paved site driveways
Pets
Listing Pets allowed
Shade
Listing 0 of 5 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on reserveohio.com
Stay limits
Listing 14 nights max
Getting there
Listing 501 Township Road 261a (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

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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

Purple Farm-OH Glamping Platform

9.9 mi from Jefferson Lake State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $28/night
$56 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

Pine Knot Camp

10 mi from Jefferson Lake State Park (straight-line)
Sites $36/night
$72 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nightsOpen for every night

Raccoon Creek State Park

20.5 mi from Jefferson Lake State Park (straight-line)
Rates & availability from Pennsylvania 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.
    • go fishing (per the campground listing)
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Bike the Burgh Tour Pittsburgh area · 3 hr · from $59/person
    • Pittsburgh Segway Tour Pittsburgh area · 2 hr · from $58/person
  3. Day 3 · One more stop, then head home

    • Essential Pittsburgh Experience - The One Tour to Take Pittsburgh area · 2 hr · from $75/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 51 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

    Theo
    Theo

    Camper van · 19 ft · sleeps 2 · 67 mi from campground

    $100/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    Pearl
    Pearl

    Camper van · 19 ft · sleeps 2 · 67 mi from campground

    $100/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    2021 Dutchmen Colorado Trailer
    2021 Dutchmen Colorado Trailer

    Travel trailer · 23 ft · sleeps 5 · 71 mi from campground

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

    View rental
    Things to do

    Activities near Jefferson Lake State Park

    Bookable tours nearby

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

    Pittsburgh Segway Tour
    Pittsburgh Segway Tour

    Pittsburgh area · 2 hr · from $58/person

    Essential Pittsburgh Experience - The One Tour to Take
    Essential Pittsburgh Experience - The One Tour to Take

    Pittsburgh area · 2 hr · from $75/person

    Best of the Burgh Walking Tour of Pittsburgh
    Best of the Burgh Walking Tour of Pittsburgh

    Pittsburgh area · 2 hr · from $33/person

    See 6 more bookable tours
    Bike the Burgh Tour
    Bike the Burgh Tour

    Pittsburgh area · 3 hr · from $59/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 202696%4%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

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

    Other sites

    44 sites · $34, $24/night

    Loops: Jefferson Lake Campground (44)

    39 open Nov 13–Nov 15

    Black & Ghost Tour
    Black & Ghost Tour

    Pittsburgh area · 2 hr · from $33/person

    Pittsburgh Signature Guided Brewery Tour
    Pittsburgh Signature Guided Brewery Tour

    Pittsburgh area · 3.5 hr · from $105/person

    Whiskey Rebellion & Prohibition Tour
    Whiskey Rebellion & Prohibition Tour

    Pittsburgh area · 2.5 hr · from $49/person

    Downtown Pittsburgh Hidden Gems Food Tour with 5 Food Tastings
    Downtown Pittsburgh Hidden Gems Food Tour with 5 Food Tastings

    Pittsburgh area · 3 hr · from $98/person

    Pittsburgh Sweet Treats Food Tour: Donuts, Pastries, & More
    Pittsburgh Sweet Treats Food Tour: Donuts, Pastries, & More

    Pittsburgh area · 2 hr · from $70/person