Buckeye Lake / Columbus East KOA

The Great Outdoors

Having an RV rental at Buckeye Lake/ Columbus East KOA means you'll be right next door to Buckeye Lake State Park. The oldest state park in Ohio, Buckeye Lake covers over 3,100 acres of freshwater and is ideal for water sports, with water skiing, swimming, and boating all on offer. Fishing is also popular and catches include perch, bluegill, and crappie. The lake is also an excellent spot for a picnic, with picnic tables and grills overlooking the lake available, some of which can be reserved. If you don't want to get wet, then this is also a nice spot for birdwatching, with blue herons nesting on nearby land.When you camp in an RV near Buckeye Lake, you'll be close to Columbus' many beautiful and unique metro parks, and one of the closest to Buckeye Lake/ Columbus East KOA is Pickerington Ponds Metro Park. This park covers over 1,600 acres of wetlands and ponds and is a favorite location for birdwatchers, with over 260 different species spotted in the local vicinity. Nature watching is also popular, and foxes, beavers, and deer all inhabit the park. The park features four easy trails which are all roughly a mile long, as well as a 16-mile paved trail which connects three metro parks and is ideal for dog walking.You may want to get away from the city while you're renting an RV near Columbus, in which case, consider visiting Dillon Wildlife Area. Comprised of a mixture of dense woodlands and flood plains, Dillon Wildlife Area offers a different environment than most local parks and is a favorite location for hunting and birdwatching, while the Dillon Reservoir provides anglers the opportunity to catch largemouth bass, channel catfish, and crappie.

Exploring the City

While you're motorhome camping at Buckeye Lake/ Columbus East KOA, you'll be roughly 30 miles from downtown Columbus, which offers a variety of activities for all ages, as well as restaurants, shops, and more. One of the best museums to visit in Columbus is the Columbus Museum of Art. Any art fan will have a field day at this gallery, as it features work by the likes of Alice Schille, Pablo Picasso, Juan Gris, and many more. The contemporary on-site cafe is the perfect place to discuss what you've seen, and roaming exhibitions mean you'll likely see something new every time you visit.If you're looking to explore one of Columbus' historic districts when you're RV camping at the KOA, then consider visiting the German Village. This historic district is located just south of central Columbus and was built in the mid-1800s by German settlers. This heritage can be seen in the district's architecture, with brick houses, quaint shops, and exotic cuisine ranging from German bratwurst to Spanish tapas. This scenic area is the perfect place to take a stroll with the family and grab a bite to eat.Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is another family-friendly activity to consider when you have an RV rental near Columbus. This zoo includes hundreds of different species of birds, reptiles, and mammals. It also features animals rarely seen in captivity, including polar bears, Amur tigers, and black rhinos. The aquarium also boasts some interesting marine life, such as bonnethead sharks, stingrays, and angelfish.