Pirates Cove Campground

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786 reviews
Pirates Cove Campground
Family FriendlySwimmingSummer Destination

Quick Facts

1,020 ft

Price

Varies

Booking

Reservable

Sites

Varies

Season

Year-round

Cell

No Service

Pets

No Pets

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January 2026

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January 2026
Pirates Cove Campground
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Campsite Fees
Standard Site Fee$0.00
Hookup Site Fee$0.00
Premium Site Fee$0.00
Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00
Group Site Fee$0.00
Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00

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4.68

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Pirates Cove Campground

Pirates Cove Campground

40.5149, -83.8997


Best Time to Camp at Pirates Cove Campground

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Summer(Jun-Aug)
5.0 / 5
Top 1% in OH

Peak season: boating, beach, rentals and swimming are all available and highly rated.

Fall(Sep-Nov)
4.0 / 5

Cooler weather and lakeside/wooded scenery make fall appealing; fishing remains good.

Spring(Mar-May)
4.0 / 5

Good early-season fishing and boating ramp-up; pleasant breezes and fewer peak crowds.

Winter(Dec-Feb)
2.0 / 5

Limited winter activity mentioned; campground oriented to warm-weather water recreation.

Planning Tips

    About Pirates Cove Campground

    Pirates Cove Campground at Indian Lake State Park welcomes you with waterfront Premium sites, Full Hook-up, and Electric options—all pet-friendly and perfectly positioned near exclusive boating facilities. Choose from traditional campsites or unique Boat Campsites featuring paved parking with electric pedestals and your own reserved boat dock (note: these specialized sites don't accommodate tents or include fire rings). Reserve your lakeside escape up to six months ahead online or by calling (866) 644-6727.
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    Policies & Safety

    No Potable WaterThis campground does not have potable water on-site. Bring all the water you need for drinking, cooking, and cleaning.
    No Cell ServiceCell phone service is not available at this campground. Plan accordingly for emergencies and download offline maps before arriving.

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    Reviews

    4.7
    786 reviews
    Top-Rated
    Top-Rated
    Pirates Cove Campground is top-rated, placing it in the top 15% of campgrounds based on reviews
    Review Summaries
    Based on 786 reviews

    What Campers Love

    Well-maintained state campground with clean facilities, plenty of shade, friendly atmosphere, great for boating and water sports, spacious sites with picnic tables and fire pits, beautiful lake...
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    Based on 786 reviews

    Pro Tips & Recommendations

    Watch for goose poop on the beach; be cautious with slide-outs due to low tree branches; limited shower houses so plan accordingly; one dump station shared by many sites; book lakefront sites early...
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    Last updated January 5, 2026
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