RV Rental Stonelick State Park, OH

As part of the Paddle Ohio program, Stonelick State Park is one of the best places in the state to launch a kayak or canoe. Stick to the shoreline or explore one of the arms and find your own secret picnic spot. Bring your own watercraft or rent gear from the camp office. As well as paddling, the 200-acre is known for its excellent stocks of bluegill, bass, crappie, and catfish. Don't forget to pick up a valid Ohio fishing license before you cast a line.

On the south shores of the lake, the 500-foot beach is a great place to soak up the sunshine. You'll also find picnic areas complete with grills and shelters. Four hiking trails wind through the park and showcase the unique beech, maple, and sweet gum woodlands. You could also spot colorful Ohio wildflowers, including orchids, Virginia mountain mint, and dense flying star.

Things don't slow down in the winter, when Stonelick State Park transforms into a snow-dusted playground. Depending on conditions, you could enjoy cross-country skiing, ice skating, sledding, and ice fishing. Fossil hunters will jump at the chance to seek out trilobite, brachiopods, cephalopods, and other ancient relics. Parts of the uplifted bedrock are dated at up to 500 million years old, making Stonelick State Park home to some of the oldest rocks in the Midwest.

Ideal for nature lovers, the Stonelick State Park Campground puts you just steps from the lake. It's dotted with beech, maple, and sweet gum trees, with most sites offering plenty of space, shade, and privacy. Choose from 114 campsites, most with electric hookups. There are also six non-electric sites if you prefer an off-the-grid RV camping experience. The largest sites can accommodate RVs of up to 54 feet in length, making Stonelick State Park a good option for family-sized rigs.

Like most state park RV campgrounds, Stonelick includes access to modern bathroom blocks with flush toilets and hot showers. There's also a dump station for RVs. Laundry facilities will appeal to long-distance road trippers looking to freshen up clothes and sheets. The family-friendly campground features playground equipment, as well as volleyball nets, basketball courts, and horseshoe pits to keep the kids entertained. Pets are allowed on designated sites, so why not bring along Fido on your next Ohio road trip?

Stonelick State Park is a gateway to southwest Ohio, a captivating corner of the Buckeye State where you'll find picturesque riverside towns, Civil War historic sites, and pristine state parks. Set on the banks of the Ohio River, the village of Point Pleasant will win you over with historic charm and attractions like the birthplace of President Ulysses S. Grant, 18th president and iconic Civil War general. If you want to explore more of the region's wildlife-rich areas, head to Crooked Run Sanctuary State Nature Preserve, a lush river estuary that serves as an important habitat for bald eagles, great blue herons, and ospreys. A 15-minute drive east, Fayetteville is a convenient place to pick up gas, groceries, and other motorhome camping essentials.

When it comes to big-ticket attractions, Stonelick State Park delivers, with easy access to Mason and Kings Island, one of the largest amusement parks in the United States. You're less than an hour's drive from Cincinnati Zoo, where you can get up close with elephants, hippos, polar bears, and other exotic animals. Motorhome camping at Stonelick State Park also offers easy access to a bevy of attractions in the Greater Cincinnati area. Check out the Riverbend Music Center or cheer on the Cincinnati Reds baseball team at the Great American Ball Park. Cincinnati is a great place to kick off your RV camping getaway, offering a huge selection of RV rentals near Stonelick State Park.