Harrison Lake State Park RV & Campground Guide
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Harrison Lake State Park is situated on 142 acres amid gently rolling hills in northwest Ohio, and it offers a beautiful wooded splendor in an agricultural region. At one time, the area was part of a vast wetland containing towering trees and soggy black soil. Today, the park harbors natural features associated with wetlands. Great blue herons and common egrets gather at the lake's shallow western end. Small mammals like raccoons, skunks, red foxes, and squirrels are often seen. Cities located near Harrison Lake State Park are Fayette, Archbold, and Wauseon, Ohio.
Spring 25-72 F
Summer 58-85 F
Fall 30-77 F
Winter 15-37 F
RV Resorts & Campsites in Harrison Lake State Park
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Sauder Village Campground
Sauder Village Campground offers a total of 87 sites with 77 of them equipped for RVs and campers. It's a gorgeous respite in the heart of rural northwest Ohio, located near various attractions and shops. The campground is just a little stroll from the historic village, a bakery, shopping, and restaurants. RV rates start at $26 per night.
Water hookup: Yes
Electrical hookup: Yes
Sewer hookup: Yes
Wi-Fi: Yes
Pet-friendly: Yes
Other amenities: Playground, laundry facility, and bathhouse
Green Valley Campground
Green Valley Campground has well over 300 sites covering more than 80 acres and is about 35 miles from west of Toledo, Ohio. The campground features a 300-foot beach where you can go swimming or sunbathe. There is a playground where kids can play and meet other young campers. RV rates start at $40 per night.
Water hookup: No
Electrical hookup: Yes
Sewer hookup: Yes
Wi-Fi: No
Pet-friendly: Yes
Other amenities: Dump stations, large clubhouse, and concession stand
Sunny’s Campground
Sunny’s Campground features five lakes and 800 campsites on 115 acres of wooded land. Swimming, picnicking, and fishing are a few things you can do at this campground. All sites are close to restrooms, hot showers, and camp activities. RV rates start at $33 per night.
Water hookup: Yes
Electrical hookup: Yes
Sewer hookup: Yes
Wi-Fi: Yes
Pet-friendly: Yes
Other amenities: Camper storage, dumping station, and four playgrounds
What to Do at
Harrison Lake State Park
Inside Harrison Lake State Park
Inside Harrison Lake State Park are several hiking trails totaling 3.5 miles, giving visitors a chance to take a scenic walk through the woodlands and lakeshore area. The park features a 150-foot swimming beach where you can go swimming in designated areas, build a sandcastle, or relax. The 105-acre lake is ideal for fishing and catching bluegill, northern pike, and largemouth bass in addition to carp, crappie, smallmouth bass, and bullhead catfish. Late season waterfowl hunting is allowed on the lake but not along the shoreline. Other activities you can enjoy inside the state park are RV camping, picnicking, disc golf, and bicycling. In winter, you can go cross-country skiing, sledding, or ice fishing.
How to Get to
Harrison Lake State Park
Coming from Fayette, you will want to head west on US-20 West/East Main Street toward North Fayette. Continue on US-20 West for about two miles, and then, make a left onto Co Road 26. Travel for 1.8 miles, and then turn right toward Harrison Lake Road. Follow it to the state park.
Entering Harrison Lake State Park
Harrison Lake State Park is open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. from Sunday through Saturday.
Harrison Lake State Park Per vehicle (1-4 adults) : $0.0
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Frequently Asked Questions About Harrison Lake State Park
The best time of year to visit Harrison Lake State Park is between April and October. Temperatures average between 61 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit. This is a good season for swimming, fishing, camping and paddle boating.
Pets are permitted at Harrison Lake State Park, but they are not allowed at the swimming beach. There is a dog swim located near the campgrounds. Pets must be kept on a leash where signs tell you.
Visitors may reserve a camping spot up to six months in advance. There are also three shelters available for reservation. If you do not reserve a spot, you may come on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Harrison Lake State Park was once a vast wetland. Now the lake harbors blue herons, common egrets, and songbirds. Several species of reptiles, amphibians and small mammals inhabit the park.
Harrison Lake State Park has 193 campsites of which 126 have electricity. There are 152 RV sites. The campgrounds have showers, flush toilets and a dump station. The daily rates for campsite rentals are between $20.00 to $65.00.