There’s No Other Campsite In Ohio Quite Like This One
By April Dray|Published June 13, 2018
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April Dray
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April is the Ohio staff writer for Only in Your State. She is an Ohio native with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from E.W. Scripps School of Journalism. With more than 10 years of writing experience and a background in news reporting for Ohio newspapers, she's published pieces in multiple print and online publications. When she's not on deadline or chasing after her toddler, she's hunting for hidden gems in Ohio or getting lost in a good book.
What makes a campground in Ohio stand out to you? Is it the surrounding landscape? Being near a body of water? The amenities?
Here in Ohio, there’s a family fun campground that has a little bit of everything. From the Amish Country setting to the endless activities, Baylor Beach Park in Navarre is a truly unique campsite with plenty to do. When you visit, you feel like you’re uncovering one of Ohio’s best-kept secrets. Here’s why you’ll want to check out this family owned and operated campground and water park:
With 60 campsites and 75 acres of family fun to discover, this little-known campground is a hidden gem tucked away in Ohio Amish Country.
You'll find it at 8777 Manchester Ave. S.W. Navarre, OH 44662.
Baylor Beach Park features a 2-acre manmade swimming lake with sandy beaches. It's picture perfect for a family day of fun in the sun, as there are activities for all ages here.
Several kiddie slides are also available. You'll also find numerous fountains, sprayers, diving boards, log rolls, tipping buckets and more within the lake.
There's also a designated boating area, where you can rent paddle-boats, "funyaks" and aqua bikes.
Note: Mini golf costs $3.50 per person to play and children ages 3 and under are free. Hours of operation are as follows: Monday - Thursday from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., Friday - Sunday and holidays from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
You can even go gem mining at Baylor Beach Park. (Mining bags range in price from $6 - $11.)
