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  3. Cowan Lake State Park

Camping at Cowan Lake State Park near Wilmington

State park · Wilmington · 267 campsites · 1 group

A forested campground near fishing, and hiking. RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

Cowan Lake offers a serene escape, with scenic inlets and a wooded shoreline. The 700-acre lake, which allows boats with up to 10 horsepower, makes it a great spot for both boaters and fishermen.

No reviews listedBook on Ohio State Parks
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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 59 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Electric on many sites

    Some sites have no hookups.

  • Pets welcome
  • Public land
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

134 available sites

134 open of 267 sites
Site 071
RV · Up to 48 ftFull hookupsCowan Lake Camp Sites 61-210 loop
Available all 2 nights
$70 for 2 nights
$35/night · before taxes & fees
Site 01
Tent · Up to 34 ftElectricCowan Lake Camp Sites 1-60 loop
Available all 2 nights
$70 for 2 nights
$35/night · before taxes & fees
Site 26
RV · Up to 39 ftFull hookupsCowan Lake Camp Sites 1-60 loop
Available all 2 nights
$70 for 2 nights
$35/night · before taxes & fees
Site 29
RV · Up to 35 ftFull hookupsCowan Lake Camp Sites 1-60 loop
Available all 2 nights
$70 for 2 nights
$35/night · before taxes & fees
Site 49
Tent · Up to 37 ftElectricCowan Lake Camp Sites 1-60 loop
Available all 2 nights
$70 for 2 nights
$35/night · before taxes & fees
Site 60
Tent · Up to 46 ftElectricCowan Lake Camp Sites 1-60 loop
Available all 2 nights
$70 for 2 nights
$35/night · before taxes & fees
Site 084
Tent · Up to 38 ftElectricCowan Lake Camp Sites 61-210 loop
Available all 2 nights
$70 for 2 nights
$35/night · before taxes & fees
Site 164
RV · Up to 48 ftFull hookupsCowan Lake Camp Sites 61-210 loop
Available all 2 nights
$70 for 2 nights
$35/night · before taxes & fees

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

Availability on UseDirect. Showing 40 of 268 sites.

SiteFr
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Sa
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Price
B01
cowan lake camp sites 211-237 and b1-b17
✓✓$25
B02
cowan lake camp sites 211-237 and b1-b17
✓✓$25
B03
cowan lake camp sites 211-237 and b1-b17
✓✓$25
B04
cowan lake camp sites 211-237 and b1-b17
✓✓$25
B05
cowan lake camp sites 211-237 and b1-b17
✓✓$25
B06
cowan lake camp sites 211-237 and b1-b17
✓✓$25
B07
cowan lake camp sites 211-237 and b1-b17
✓✓$25
B08
cowan lake camp sites 211-237 and b1-b17
✓✓$25
B09
cowan lake camp sites 211-237 and b1-b17
✓
Park notices 1
  • Cowan Lake Dam Rehabilitation ProjectCowan Lake Cabins loop, Cowan Lake Camp Sites 211-237 and B1-B17 loop, Cowan Lake Camp Sites 61-210 loop + 3 more

    Dam Renovation Project 2026-2028: Cowan Lake dam rehabilitation begins with an early drawdown starting November 1, 2027. Water levels will be lowered 13.5 feet in preparation for construction in… Read full notice

    Dam Renovation Project 2026-2028: Cowan Lake dam rehabilitation begins with an early drawdown starting November 1, 2027. Water levels will be lowered 13.5 feet in preparation for construction in early 2027 through spring 2028. Boating and fishing access will be affected. Target is to have water levels restored is Summer 2028. We appreciate your patience as we work to improve Cowan Lake State Park.

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

From $50 for 2 nights
$25/night · Before taxes & fees
134 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 ↗

134 openSites from $25/night
Book on Ohio State Parks

Amenities & location

  • Accessible
  • Air Conditioning
  • Coffee Maker
  • Cookware
  • Cul De Sac
  • Deck
  • Electric Hookup
  • Electrical Outlets
  • Fire Ring
  • Fireplace
  • Full Hookup
  • Golden Buckeye Discount
Pets
Pets welcome
Maximum stay
14 nights

Hookups (individual campsites): 46 full-hookup, 182 electric, 17 no-hookup individual sites · group sites listed separately.

Location

1750 Osborn Rd.
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Cowan Lake State Park: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Cowan Lake State Park?
Longest RV site listed: 59 ft (46 of 46 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does Cowan Lake State Park have RV hookups?
46 full-hookup, 182 electric, 17 no-hookup individual sites · group sites listed separately (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Cowan Lake State Park?
Reservable on reserveohio.com (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Cowan 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 Longest RV site listed: 59 ft (46 of 46 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing 46 full-hookup, 182 electric, 17 no-hookup individual sites · group sites listed separately
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 0 pull-through, 219 back-in
Pets
Listing Pets allowed
Water
Listing Water at 46 sites
Shade
Listing 0 of 108 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on reserveohio.com
Stay limits
Listing 14 nights max
Getting there
Listing 1750 Osborn Rd. (map in Location below)
Road & site access · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Price
Not listed — check with campground
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Guides for this trip

  • Camping with dogs
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$25
B10
cowan lake camp sites 211-237 and b1-b17
✓✓$25
B11
cowan lake camp sites 211-237 and b1-b17
✓✓$25
B12
cowan lake camp sites 211-237 and b1-b17
✓✓$25
B13
cowan lake camp sites 211-237 and b1-b17
✓✓$25
B14
cowan lake camp sites 211-237 and b1-b17
✓✓$25
B15
cowan lake camp sites 211-237 and b1-b17
✓✓$25
B16
cowan lake camp sites 211-237 and b1-b17
✓✓$25
B17
cowan lake camp sites 211-237 and b1-b17
✓✓$25
211
cowan lake camp sites 211-237 and b1-b17
✓✓$35
215
cowan lake camp sites 211-237 and b1-b17
✓✓$35
216
cowan lake camp sites 211-237 and b1-b17
✓✓$35
218
cowan lake camp sites 211-237 and b1-b17
✓✓$35
221
cowan lake camp sites 211-237 and b1-b17
✓✓$35
223
cowan lake camp sites 211-237 and b1-b17
✓✓$35
224
cowan lake camp sites 211-237 and b1-b17
✓✓$35
225
cowan lake camp sites 211-237 and b1-b17
✓✓$35
226
cowan lake camp sites 211-237 and b1-b17
✓✓$35
227
cowan lake camp sites 211-237 and b1-b17
✓✓$35
228
cowan lake camp sites 211-237 and b1-b17
✓✓$35
230
cowan lake camp sites 211-237 and b1-b17
✓✓$35
231
cowan lake camp sites 211-237 and b1-b17
✓✓$35
233
cowan lake camp sites 211-237 and b1-b17
✓✓$35
235
cowan lake camp sites 211-237 and b1-b17
✓✓$35
236
cowan lake camp sites 211-237 and b1-b17
✓✓$35
237
cowan lake camp sites 211-237 and b1-b17
✓✓$35
080
cowan lake camp sites 61-210
✓✓$35
062
cowan lake camp sites 61-210
✓✓$35
063
cowan lake camp sites 61-210
✓✓$35
065
cowan lake camp sites 61-210
✓✓$35
066
cowan lake camp sites 61-210
✓✓$35
067
cowan lake camp sites 61-210
✓✓$35

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

Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night

Second Creek Trails

7.9 mi from Cowan Lake State Park (straight-line)
Sites $50/night
$100 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

Adonai Acres

8.6 mi from Cowan Lake State Park (straight-line)
Sites $40/night
$80 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

Roberts Centre RVs

9.5 mi from Cowan Lake State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $35/night
$70 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · 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

    • Hidden Brewery Caverns Tour in Cincinnati with Beer Tasting Cincinnati area · 2 hr · from $54/person
    • Streetcar & Findlay Market Tour: 3 Restaurant + 3 Market Stops Cincinnati area · 3 hr · from $99/person
  3. Day 3 · One more stop, then head home

    • The Escape Game Cincinnati: 60-Minute Adventures at The Banks Cincinnati area · 1.3 hr · from $42/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 59 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

    2022 Keystone RV Hideout 262 BH
    2022 Keystone RV Hideout 262 BH

    Travel trailer · 29 ft · sleeps 9 · 23 mi from campground

    $99/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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

    Travel trailer · 33 ft · sleeps 9 · 59 mi from campground

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

    View rental
    2022 Sunset Trail
    2022 Sunset Trail

    Travel trailer · 32 ft · sleeps 8 · 64 mi from campground

    $120/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    Things to do

    Activities near Cowan Lake State Park

    Bookable tours nearby

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

    Hidden Brewery Caverns Tour in Cincinnati with Beer Tasting
    Hidden Brewery Caverns Tour in Cincinnati with Beer Tasting

    Cincinnati area · 2 hr · from $54/person

    Streetcar & Findlay Market Tour: 3 Restaurant + 3 Market Stops
    Streetcar & Findlay Market Tour: 3 Restaurant + 3 Market Stops

    Cincinnati area · 3 hr · from $99/person

    The Escape Game Cincinnati: 60-Minute Adventures at The Banks
    The Escape Game Cincinnati: 60-Minute Adventures at The Banks

    Cincinnati area · 1.3 hr · from $42/person

    See 6 more bookable tours
    Top 10 Sites & Bites of Cincinnati Tour with Riverside Food Tours
    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 202661%9%0%
    Dec 202669%1%0%
    Jan 202770%1%0%
    Feb 202770%0%0%
    Mar 202769%2%0%
    Apr 202797%3%0%
    May 202799%1%0%
    Compare site types

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

    Other sites

    268 sites · $1010, $1070/night

    Loops: Cowan Lake Camp Sites 61-210 loop (143), Cowan Lake Camp Sites 1-60 loop (59), Cowan Lake Camp Sites 211-237 and B1-B17 loop (43), Cowan Lake Cabins loop (22), Cowan Lake Pinetree Group Camp loop (1)

    135 open Nov 13–Nov 15

    Top 10 Sites & Bites of Cincinnati Tour with Riverside Food Tours

    Cincinnati area · 3 hr–3.3 hr · from $79/person

    Over the Rhine Ethnic Eats Food Tour: Taste the World in 6 Dishes
    Over the Rhine Ethnic Eats Food Tour: Taste the World in 6 Dishes

    Cincinnati area · 3 hr · from $99/person

    Ultimate Queen City is Haunted Tour
    Ultimate Queen City is Haunted Tour

    Cincinnati area · 2 hr · from $32/person

    Cincinnati Brunch & Streetcar Tour: The 6 Dish Saturday Brunch
    Cincinnati Brunch & Streetcar Tour: The 6 Dish Saturday Brunch

    Cincinnati area · 3 hr · from $99/person

    Cincinnati Historic Centre Food Tour with 6 Authentic Dishes
    Cincinnati Historic Centre Food Tour with 6 Authentic Dishes

    Cincinnati area · 3 hr · from $80/person

    Nightmare on Elm Street Walking Tour
    Nightmare on Elm Street Walking Tour

    Cincinnati area · 2 hr · from $39/person