Within Wayne National Forest, Lamping Homestead Recreation Area operates as a tent-only campground with six walk-in sites arranged around a small pond. The US Forest Service manages this year-round facility, which requires campers to carry gear from parking areas to individual sites equipped with picnic tables and fire rings.
Each campsite lacks privacy screening between neighbors, and no potable water is available on-site beyond the pond. Vault toilets serve the camping area, while a separate group picnic area includes covered shelter and grills for larger gatherings. The North Country Trail passes directly by the campground, connecting to regional hiking routes. Woodsfield sits 13 miles away for resupply needs, and campgrounds around Graysville provide additional options in the area.
Description
In Monroe County, this area offers camping, picnicking, fishing, canoeing, and a scenic hiking trail. The site has six walk-in campsites, eight picnic sites, and a picnic shelter. There are two loop trails for hiking, one at 3½ miles and the other at 1½ miles. A 2-acre pond at the site is stocked with bluegill, bass, and catfish.This secluded recreation area was once the farmstead of the Lamping family. The family homesteaded this area in the 1800s.
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Location
Public CampgroundLamping Homestead Recreation Area is located in Ohio
Directions
This campground is located on S.R. 537, 2 miles from S.R. 26 (approximately 35 miles from Marietta)
Coordinates
39.63070092 N
81.1890004 W
Connectivity
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Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires






