Sightseeing & food
| Location | Wilmington, Ohio |
|---|---|
| Nightly rate (listed) | $25–$1010/night |
| Maximum RV length | 59 ft (longest listed site) |
| Hookups | Full (water, electric, sewer) |
| RV sites | 220 |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Book on | Ohio State Parks |
From the park's listing on Ohio State Parks. Confirm details with the park before you book.
More Ohio RV parks with: Full Hookups · Big Rig Sites
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Cowan Lake State Park, not driving.
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights3 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights133 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights36 sites open for every nightThis weekend · Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights112 sites open for every night · from $25/night
Cowan Lake State Park is a Ohio State Parks campground in Wilmington. It lists 23 RV or RV/tent sites and 17 tent sites for rigs up to 47 ft. 23 sites have electric. Pets are allowed per the listing.
Cowan Lake Dam Rehabilitation ProjectCowan Lake Cabins loop, Cowan Lake Camp Sites 211-237 and B1-B17 loop, Cowan Lake Camp Sites 61-210 loop + 3 more
Dam Renovation Project 2026-2028: Cowan Lake dam rehabilitation begins with an early drawdown starting November 1, 2027. Water levels will be lowered 13.5 feet in preparation for construction in early 2027 through spring 2028. Boating and fishing access will be affected. Target is to have water levels restored is Summer 2028. We appreciate your patience as we work to improve Cowan Lake State Park.
From the Ohio State Parks booking site, checked Oct 25, 2026.
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Availability checked Oct 26 on Ohio State Parks. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
Ohio State Parks has no page per site: this opens the park page, then choose site 31.
Ohio State Parks has no page per site: this opens the park page, then choose site 217.
Ohio State Parks has no page per site: this opens the park page, then choose site 32.
Ohio State Parks has no page per site: this opens the park page, then choose site 127.
Ohio State Parks has no page per site: this opens the park page, then choose site 219.
Ohio State Parks has no page per site: this opens the park page, then choose site 093T.
Ohio State Parks has no page per site: this opens the park page, then choose site 189.
Ohio State Parks has no page per site: this opens the park page, then choose site 190.
You book with the provider. Each row shows that provider's lowest open option for your dates, and which provider our main button uses.
Availability checked Oct 26 on UseDirect. Showing 40 of 268 sites.
| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| B02 cowan lake camp sites 211-237 and b1-b17 | ✓ | ✓ | $25 |
| B03 cowan lake camp sites 211-237 and b1-b17 | ✓ | ✓ | $25 |
| B04 cowan lake camp sites 211-237 and b1-b17 | ✓ | ✓ | $25 |
| B06 cowan lake camp sites 211-237 and b1-b17 | ✓ | ✓ | $25 |
| B07 cowan lake camp sites 211-237 and b1-b17 | ✓ | ✓ | $25 |
| B08 cowan lake camp sites 211-237 and b1-b17 | ✓ | ✓ | $25 |
| B13 cowan lake camp sites 211-237 and b1-b17 | ✓ | ✓ | $25 |
| B14 cowan lake camp sites 211-237 and b1-b17 | ✓ | ✓ | $25 |
| B15 cowan lake camp sites 211-237 and b1-b17 | ✓ | ✓ |
This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Ohio State Parks — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Longest RV site listed: 59 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool
1750 Osborn Rd.
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Cowan Lake offers a serene escape, with scenic inlets and a wooded shoreline. The 700-acre lake, which allows boats with up to 10 horsepower, makes it a great spot for both boaters and fishermen. The lake is also an excellent destination for birdwatching, with eagles frequently spotted soaring above. Visitors can enjoy a variety of activities, including swimming, fishing, sailing, kayaking, archery, disc golf, hiking, and picnicking at shelters. The lake also features a youth fishing pond, a concessioned marina, and a group camp. The family campground offers a variety of sites and fully equipped cabins, all just a short walk or bike ride to the campground beach, nature center, and commissary.
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Online via reserveohio.com (booking listing; window not listed) |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
| Bear storage | Not listed |
| Season |
| $25 |
| B16 cowan lake camp sites 211-237 and b1-b17 | ✓ | ✓ | $25 |
| B17 cowan lake camp sites 211-237 and b1-b17 | ✓ | ✓ | $25 |
| 216 cowan lake camp sites 211-237 and b1-b17 | ✓ | ✓ | $35 |
| 217 cowan lake camp sites 211-237 and b1-b17 | ✓ | ✓ | $35 |
| 219 cowan lake camp sites 211-237 and b1-b17 | ✓ | ✓ | $35 |
| 222 cowan lake camp sites 211-237 and b1-b17 | ✓ | ✓ | $35 |
| 223 cowan lake camp sites 211-237 and b1-b17 | ✓ | ✓ | $35 |
| 227 cowan lake camp sites 211-237 and b1-b17 | ✓ | ✓ | $35 |
| 228 cowan lake camp sites 211-237 and b1-b17 | ✓ | ✓ | $35 |
| 229 cowan lake camp sites 211-237 and b1-b17 | ✓ | ✓ | $35 |
| 230 cowan lake camp sites 211-237 and b1-b17 | ✓ | ✓ | $35 |
| 231 cowan lake camp sites 211-237 and b1-b17 | ✓ | ✓ | $35 |
| 234 cowan lake camp sites 211-237 and b1-b17 | ✓ | ✓ | $35 |
| 236 cowan lake camp sites 211-237 and b1-b17 | ✓ | ✓ | $35 |
| 087 cowan lake camp sites 61-210 | ✓ | ✓ | $35 |
| 062 cowan lake camp sites 61-210 | ✓ | ✓ | $35 |
| 063 cowan lake camp sites 61-210 | ✓ | ✓ | $35 |
| 082 cowan lake camp sites 61-210 | ✓ | ✓ | $35 |
| 083 cowan lake camp sites 61-210 | ✓ | ✓ | $35 |
| 084 cowan lake camp sites 61-210 | ✓ | ✓ | $35 |
| 085 cowan lake camp sites 61-210 | ✓ | ✓ | $35 |
| 086 cowan lake camp sites 61-210 | ✓ | ✓ | $35 |
| 088 cowan lake camp sites 61-210 | ✓ | ✓ | $35 |
| 089 cowan lake camp sites 61-210 | ✓ | ✓ | $35 |
| 092 cowan lake camp sites 61-210 | ✓ | ✓ | $35 |
| 093T cowan lake camp sites 61-210 | ✓ | ✓ | $35 |
| 094T cowan lake camp sites 61-210 | ✓ | ✓ | $35 |
| 095T cowan lake camp sites 61-210 | ✓ | ✓ | $35 |
| 096T cowan lake camp sites 61-210 | ✓ | ✓ | $35 |
| 097T cowan lake camp sites 61-210 | ✓ | ✓ | $35 |
| 098T cowan lake camp sites 61-210 | ✓ | ✓ | $35 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
| Not listed |
| Hookups | Not listed |
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| Max stay | 14 nights max |
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"Not listed" means no source we use states it.
Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the reserveohio.com listing. Anything we can't source says so.
