Is Lake Alma Campground first-come first-served or reservation?

Lake Alma Campground accepts online reservations. We recommend booking in advance, especially during peak season (typically summer weekends). Use campsite alerts to get notified when spots become available.

Are there showers at Lake Alma Campground?

Lake Alma Campground does not have shower facilities. Plan accordingly—nearby alternatives may include day-use areas or towns.

Are dogs allowed at Lake Alma Campground?

Pets are not allowed at Lake Alma Campground. This policy helps protect local wildlife and other campers. Consider nearby pet-friendly campgrounds if traveling with animals.

What amenities are available at Lake Alma Campground?

Lake Alma Campground offers: Restrooms, Potable Water, Dump Station, Electrical Hookups, Water Hookups. See our detailed campground page for the full list of facilities and features.

Lake Alma Campground

4.40

67 reviews

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758 ft

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Reservable

Sites

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Season

Year-round

Cell

No Service

Pets

No Pets

Partial Hookups

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Real-Time Availability

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Quick Facts

758 ft

Price

Varies

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Reservable

Sites

Varies

Season

Year-round

Cell

No Service

Pets

No Pets

Partial Hookups

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Lake Alma Campground

39.1467, -82.5097

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Best Time to Camp at Lake Alma Campground

Summer delivers the most comfortable combination of warm weather and full services. Expect daytime highs around 75–90°F and nighttime lows in the mid-50s to mid-60s, with the deep hardwood shade keeping sites cooler than open parks. Reviews exist from May through October, indicating the park stays active into fall. One October camper noted busy, family-oriented weekends even late in the season. Non-holiday weekdays and shoulder periods offer quieter conditions if you're looking to avoid crowds. Busy holiday weekends pack the campground, though reviewers consistently report peaceful, quiet nights even when full.

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Summer (Jun-Aug)

Peak season with warm days. Most facilities open. Reserve ahead.

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About Lake Alma Campground

Lake Alma Campground sits at 758 feet in southeastern Ohio, offering 76 campsites under deeply shaded hardwood forest. The small lake anchors family-friendly amenities: a swimming beach, boat launch, fishing dock, and a walking loop around the water. Campers praise the friendly hosts (Gary and Connie by name) and consistently clean shower houses, though large rigs should note only six full hookups and tight spacing in back sites.

Weather and SeasonsSummer delivers the most comfortable combination of warm weather and full services. Expect daytime highs around 75–90°F and nighttime lows in the mid-50s to mid-60s, with the deep hardwood shade keeping sites cooler than open parks. Reviews exist from May through October, indicating the park stays active into fall. One October camper noted busy, family-oriented weekends even late in the season. Non-holiday weekdays and shoulder periods offer quieter conditions if you're looking to avoid crowds. Busy holiday weekends pack the campground, though reviewers consistently report peaceful, quiet nights even when full.

Natural Features and SceneryThe campground spreads through mature hardwood forest around a small lake, creating a wooded, enclosed feel with heavy shade over most sites. The lake itself is the main scenic draw, with a swimming beach, fishing areas, and a dog beach along the shore. Walk-in tent sites across the road sit beside a small creek instead of the lake. One reviewer mentioned a waterfall near their site. The forested setting keeps temperatures cooler than open lakeside parks, though you'll sacrifice direct water views at most RV sites. Geese are numerous in the tent area, enough that campers report goose droppings covering the ground.

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Best CampsitesSite 42 is small and better suited for a camper than a large rig, but it offers easy access to fishing the left side of the lake toward the exit. Site 69 in the non-electric walk-in tent area sits mostly shaded with a creek behind it. Several campers caution that RV and electric sites vary widely in length and spacing, so check dimensions carefully before reserving rather than picking a site number at random. Sites toward the front of the campground are more likely to fit larger rigs; spaces tighten toward the back.

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4.4

67 reviews

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Lake Alma Campground is recommended, placing it in the top 40% of campgrounds based on reviews

Campers consistently praise Lake Alma Campground as a clean, well‑maintained, family‑oriented state park with a small lake, beach, walking loop and multiple kid‑friendly activities. Hosts and staff are described as friendly and helpful, and visitors report peaceful, quiet nights even when the park is busy. Many reviewers highlight good facilities (shower house, picnic areas, playground) and abundant opportunities for fishing, boating and scenic walks.

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["Clean, well‑maintained campground and bath/shower houses (regularly cleaned and stocked)","Friendly, helpful camp hosts/staff (named hosts: Gary and Connie)","Small lake with beach, dock,...

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Families with kids who want a swimming beach, fishing dock, and a walking loop around the lake in one compact spot. The deep hardwood shade makes summer heat manageable, and even packed holiday weekends stay quiet after dark.

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Large rigs will struggle: only six full hookups, no pull-throughs, steep hills on the access road, and tighter spacing toward the back. No pets allowed, so leave the dog at home.

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