Jefferson Lake Campground

Star3.97
31 reviews
Jefferson Lake Campground
Peace & QuietSummer Destination

Quick Facts

1,299 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
Jefferson Lake 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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What Campers Say

3.97

Mixed Reviews

Based on 31 reviews

285 Google reviews

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"Campers consistently describe Jefferson Lake Campground as a small, peaceful, well‑kept park with extensive hiking trails and good opportunities for fishing, horseback riding, and wildlife viewing. Sites and restrooms are frequently praised for cleanliness, but the lake/ beach is often reported as unusable for swimming due to blue‑green algae and wildlife reclaiming the shoreline."

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Campground Map

Jefferson Lake Campground

Jefferson Lake Campground

40.4696, -80.8084


Best Time to Camp at Jefferson Lake Campground

Summer(Jun-Aug)
3.5 / 5

Lake and trails offer summer activities though it's a no‑wake, low‑crowd spot.

Fall(Sep-Nov)
4.0 / 5

Mixed hardwoods and rolling hills suggest strong fall color viewing.

Best
Spring(Mar-May)
4.0 / 5

Review evidence positive (signal=1.00): 'Good fishing, lake for can...'.

Winter(Dec-Feb)
2.5 / 5
Top 21% in OH

No winter amenities mentioned; likely quiet and limited activities in winter.

Planning Tips

    About Jefferson Lake Campground

    After a day exploring the trails on horseback, settle into Jefferson Lake's equestrian-friendly campground where both riders and horses are welcome guests. The primitive bridle camp offers essential amenities including water, latrines, hitching posts, and spacious trailer parking—advance reservations required.
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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

    4.0
    31 reviews
    Mixed Reviews
    Mixed Reviews
    Jefferson Lake Campground has mixed reviews, placing it in the bottom 85% of campgrounds based on reviews
    Campers consistently describe Jefferson Lake Campground as a small, peaceful, well‑kept park with extensive hiking trails and good opportunities for fishing, horseback riding, and wildlife viewing. Sites and restrooms are frequently praised for cleanliness, but the lake/ beach is often reported as unusable for swimming due to blue‑green algae and wildlife reclaiming the shoreline.
    Review Summaries
    Based on 31 reviews

    What Campers Love

    ["Quiet, peaceful, and scenic — many reviewers call it a calm getaway","Well‑maintained campsites and clean restrooms (new vault/pit toilets noted)","Extensive hiking network (reviewers mention ~18...
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    Based on 31 reviews

    Pro Tips & Recommendations

    ["Bring boots for wet weather — lake trails get very muddy after rain","If you need power, bring a long extension cord; electric hookups may be located a distance from the pad","Bring a hose adapter...
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    Last updated January 13, 2026
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