Ohio is full of hidden outdoor gems, from sandstone caves to rolling hills and riverside gorges. With dozens of state parks, nature preserves, and scenic byways, the Buckeye State offers a variety of landscapes perfect for RV travel. Whether you’re seeking a peaceful retreat in the woods, a family-friendly waterfall hike, or a scenic paddling route, Ohio’s public lands deliver.

For RVers, the experience is even better when you can camp near these destinations. Fortunately, there are plenty of private and public campgrounds across the state that offer full hookups, great amenities, and close access to hiking trails and scenic overlooks.

Here are some of the best state parks in Ohio to visit with your RV, complete with nearby campground suggestions to make your stay comfortable and convenient.

North Carolina offers a rich variety of outdoor experiences, from high-altitude hikes and mountain overlooks to pine forests, coastal wetlands, and miles of Atlantic shoreline. Some of the most iconic state and national parks in the country can be found here—but booking a campsite inside these public parks can be a challenge, especially during peak seasons.

That’s why many RVers choose to stay at privately owned campgrounds just outside the gates. These “gateway” RV parks offer reliable site availability, full hookups, and resort-style amenities while still placing you close to the trails, beaches, and waterfalls that make North Carolina such a beloved RV destination.

Illinois may be best known for its vibrant cities and historic landmarks, but it’s also home to a wide variety of scenic state parks and natural areas that are perfect for RV travelers. From the rolling prairies and sandstone canyons of northern Illinois to the peaceful canals and rivers that wind through the heart of the state, Illinois offers outdoor adventures for every kind of camper.

For RVers looking to combine outdoor recreation with comfortable, amenity-packed camping, privately owned campgrounds near these state parks provide the perfect basecamp. Many of these campgrounds offer water, electric, and sewer hookups, Wi-Fi, camp stores, playgrounds, swimming pools, and planned family activities—all within a short drive of top Illinois parks.

Here are some of the best state parks to explore in Illinois, along with nearby campgrounds that make RV camping easy and enjoyable.

There are several campgrounds across the country that offer special facilities for people who camp with their horses. Some campgrounds also have horses, ponies or donkeys on site and offer riding lessons for visiting RVers and their families. Other campgrounds are so close to horseback riding trails that they contract with neighboring outfitters who offer their guests guided rides.

Some campgrounds with equestrian facilities and activities are located near national parks, including Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah, Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado and Gettysburg National Military Park in Pennsylvania. There’s even an equestrian campground in Wisconsin that offers its guests weekend training sessions on topics of interest to horse owners as well as special horse-and-rider activities for Halloween, including horse and rider costume contests and haunted rides in the woods.

Here’s a sampling of campgrounds across the country with special facilities and amenities for equestrian campers as well as guided horse, pony or donkey rides:

One activity that is becoming more widely available in independently owned and operated campgrounds is laser tag.

Laser tag is a game in which players use toy guns to shoot infrared beams at sensors on other players’ vests to score points, while trying to avoid being tagged themselves. Many campgrounds have designed specific areas with obstacles, hay bales and other objects to hide behind for laser tag games. 

Keep in mind that laser tag is a popular paid activity so it’s worthwhile to reserve your game times as soon as you can. But chances are, with campgrounds offering so many amenities, from miniature golf to swimming pools with water slides, you’ll will have no trouble finding plenty of other fun campground activities to enjoy with family and friends while you await your next laser tag game.

Here’s are nine campgrounds across the country that offer laser tag: