When it comes to excellent camping sites, Ohio has some of the best of the best. (Be sure to check out Ohio’s oldest campground here.) If you’re looking for somewhere new to take the family this year, consider Happy Hills Campground in Nelsonville, Ohio. It’s peaceful, refreshing and just as happy as it sounds.

Here’s why this hidden gem of a campground belongs on your bucket list:

Welcome to Happy Hills Campground and Cabins, where the views are incredible and there’s plenty to do and see in the beautiful region of Hocking Hills.

Don M/Trip Advisor Address: 22245 State Route 278 Southwest, Nelsonville, OH 45764

The water here is a beautiful hue of blue and there’s even a small beach for lake swimming.

management/Trip Advisor There are also kayaks, paddle boats and canoes on site that are free for campers to use.

There are primitive campsites, hook ups for your RV and even cabins available to rent. A camp store, bath house and laundry facility are on site as well.

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Kids will especially love the playground equipment. It’s the perfect place to take the family for the weekend for some quality time and fun in nature.

April S/Trip Advisor As an added bonus, this campground is close to several hiking trails.

Of course, there’s also a private fishing lake—because you can’t have a real camping trip without this beloved pastime.

simpleman74/Trip Advisor (Can you picture yourself here yet?)

Have you ever been to Happy Hills Campground and Cabins before? If so, we want to know what your experience was like!

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Address: 22245 State Route 278 Southwest, Nelsonville, OH 45764

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There are also kayaks, paddle boats and canoes on site that are free for campers to use.

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For rates and reservations, click here.

April S/Trip Advisor

As an added bonus, this campground is close to several hiking trails.

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(Can you picture yourself here yet?)

For more fun campgrounds in Ohio the whole family will love, check out our previous article: The Oldest Campground In Ohio Has Made Summertime More Magical Since 1919.

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