A.W. Marion State Park Campground

We had a great time at A.W. Marion State Park campground. The bathrooms were stocked with toilet paper the grounds were clean and the lots were generous in size. Overall for the price this is very affordable, especially considering that the campsites came with electric at no additional charge. We also visited the marina and rented some canoes and paddle boats to view the lake. Lots of trails and good fishing here, they also have public hunting grounds. Conveniently located only 5 to 10 minutes from town so while your surrounded by woods and serenity it's easy to run into Walmart for groceries.

This campground is an adequate place for a short stay. If you are in an RV or similar, the pads are pretty short. Didn't look like many could park in front of their camper, but on the other hand, they didn't seem to mind people parking in the grass. There are no showers, two vault toilets and two flush toilets plus one portapotty. Of the two vaults, one was covered in what I am hoping was mud. It was closed the next evening, so not sure when that's gonna get cleaned up. The playground by the vault toilets is pretty dated, but the kids seemed to enjoy it. There's a newer playground at the front of the campground that is really nice. There's an amphitheater that was showing finding Nemo Saturday night, which was odd as I saw no advertising for that fact. Just happened to see it walking to the restroom. The sites are really close together. Finally, sounds and light are a bit of a mess at night. Between car alarms going off for way longer than one would think, to it sounding like a kennel with all the dogs barking, and just random crazy bright lights on for long times. The people at the camp store were nice, though. Ultimately, it works for a short stay or you have a camper with a shower and such, but otherwise not the nicest facilities.

Beautiful little campground. Very small, but pretty! Lots of shaded sites. Sites are close together, but still a quiet place. Electric sites are 50/30 amp. No full hookups. A great place for a fishing or hiking trip, but the kids got a little bored because there is no beach for swimming. A 4mile trail loops around the lake that makes for a beautiful hike. The trail crosses through the campground...it was nice to be able to start and end the hike without the need to drive to a trail head. Camphosts were very polite and accomodating. Sites are fairly level. We stayed in site #53. Site is tucked in next to the tree line which gave us a very private place to sit off the awning side of the camper. #53 and #56 are the best sites. A flush toilet is available near the campground entrance. Pit latrines are available throughout. There is a dumpstation near the entrance on the accessroad. Potable water (blue spigots) are spaced out throughout the campground. No showerhouse. There is a small amphitheater and two separate playgrounds for kids. There is an old paved road that looks as if it was part of the campground at one time and ends at the lake. It is currently roped off and marked "Emergency Vehicles Only." It would be nice if ODNR or Ohio State Parks made a kayak launch at the end of this road...there is no access to the lake from the campground. You have to drive all the way around to the other side of the lake for kayak/canoe access. All things considered, we would more than likely stay here again.

Second year we've stayed here. This time for two weeks. Hosts are always friendly and helpful. Campground is packed on weekends but not as much during the week due to the lake being drained for work on the dam. Very relaxing stay but would like to see the state do a little more upkeep on the toilets. They were nasty. Might be due to lake closure. Last year they were cleaned daily.

Came here thinking there'd be at least one restroom and a place to get water. The restrooms are locked (there is an outhouse, if you're into that) and none of the water pumps work. I was woken up pretty early by the hunters shooting and their dogs barking. I guess I didn't realize hunting was allowed so close to the campground property. And, it's been like that all day long. Barking and shooting. Also, the blacktop is sloped, so if you're in an RV or camper, you'll need to get out your jacks. It is pretty here, and not at all crowded. Probably even prettier in the spring. And, it's cheap. Personally, I prefer to pay a little more for a campground with showers and restrooms.

Reserved a quiet spot online, close to the free water supply and free bathrooms, no shower, but bathe in the sink and you're fine. Stayed at non electric site, plenty of sun and shade so I could charge my solar equipment for use. Table and campfire ring included. Quiet, basic, trails nearby, 10 minutes from Circleville and 20 from Lancaster. Decent wifi reception on my phone and felt safe leaving base camp equipment unattended as there were other campers/tent users nearby. Used my Golden Buckeye card for 50% off site for the weekend. Could have upgraded to electric site but wanted to be near the better bathrooms.