Saturday, April 26, 2014

Mt. Gilead

Region: Central
Campground: Mt. Gilead State Campground
Address: 4119 State Route 95, Mt. Gilead, OH 43338
GPS Coordinates: N 40° 32' 51.74", W 82° 48' 44.91"
Entrance
Camp loop
Some sites have overlook decks
Amphitheater
Lower Lake

Access:
Enter from US-95, just east of Mt. Gilead.
Entrance and access roads are paved and are in good condition.


Rating: _ Exceptional  X Nice  _ Not so nice

Site Services: (number of sites)
Electric     0    no electric
             0    20 amp
             0    20/30 amp
             59   20/30/50 amp
Water        0           
Full Service 0

Site Amenities:
Parking Pad     gravel - fairly long & level
Fire Ring       yes
Picnic Table    yes

On Grounds:
Potable Water   yes
Dump            yes
Flush Toilets   no   
Latrines        yes
Showers         no

Other Amenities:
Amphitheater    yes       Laundry         no
Archery Range   no        Miniature Golf  no
Basketball      yes       Mt. Bike Trail  no
Bike Path       no        Nature Center   yes
Boat Ramp       no        Playground      yes
Boat Rental     no        Shelter House   yes
Bridal Trails   yes       Shooting Range  no
Camp Store      yes       Swimming
Disc Golf       yes            Beach      no
Golf Course     no             Pool       no
Hiking Trails   yes       Volleyball      yes
Horseshoes      yes       Wi-Fi           no

Favorite sites:
4,5,10,41

Pros:
Some sites have ravine & lake overlooks.

Cons:
Close to US-95 - possible road noise.
Sites are close together.
No water at sites.

Area Attractions:
President Harding Home & Museum
Harding Memorial
Kokosing Lake & Knox Lake wildlife areas
Mid Ohio Race Track
Mansfield Art Center
Renaissance Theater
Kingwood Center

Comments:
This is a small, pleasant park.

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