Paint Creek State Park

Paint Creek State Park is an Ohio state park. ReserveOhio lists 204 campsites there: 10 with water, electric and sewer, 184 with electric, 10 without electric. It also lists 2 camper cabins. The 5,652-acre park has a lake for fishing, boating and swimming, plus hiking trails. Maximum camping unit lengths listed on the sites run from 35 to 56 feet.

Paint Creek State Park offers scenic water and rock formations, abundant wildlife and good opportunities for fishing, kayaking and nature watching. Campground facilities are generally clean and well maintained, with amenities like restrooms, a playground and a camp store. Sites vary widely—some are shaded while others are steep, sloped, or have drop-offs, and park roads can be narrow—so pick sites carefully and expect some maneuvering. Seasonal water levels occasionally force closures of the beach, marina and boat ramp. Overall it’s a pleasant, family-friendly park if you accept the tradeoffs of site topography and access.

Listed rating: 4.5