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Index

Camping Fees

Typical park campsite with electric

There is a limit of six people per site, for cases of families with several children this rule may be waived by park management.

A campsite may not contain more than: one tent or tents having a maximum floor space of 200 sq ft (You must stay within your camping area and cannot exceed the limit of six persons per site).

• Check in time is 3:00 PM
• Check out time is 1:00 PM.  If you intend to stay, you must register by Noon of that day.
• We do not have flush toilets or showers
• We do not have water and sewer hookups
• We do have water available to carry or fill tanks
• We do have a dump station.  Non-camper dump fee is $10.00.  Registered campers may use dump station free of charge.
• Camp sites can now be reserved through a central call center (see Announcements)

Golden Buckeye Discounts

NOTICE!  Only the new Golden Buckeye cards will be accepted!  The new cards are plastic (like a credit card) and have a bar code on the back along with the Golden Buckeye number.  If you have not received your new Golden Buckeye card in the mail, please visit your local library or senior citizen center to have one issued.

Sunday - Thursday is 50% off regular camping.  Friday and Saturday is 10% off regular camping.  You must have your Golden Buckeye card number on your registration card or the discount cannot be given.

A Golden Buckeye cardholder can only get a discount on the site they are occupying and cannot be used by or for someone else.  The holder of the Golden Buckeye Card is the only one entitled to a discount under their own number.

Pet Camping

Sites 20-37 and 40-60 are designated for pet camping.  There is a limit of two pets per site.  Pets will not be permitted on campsites other than those specified, and are not allowed in the cabins or on the cabin sites.

Pet Camping Rules

• Pets must be on a leash at all times
• Be considerate of people visiting after you.  Clean up after your pet at all times in all areas of the park.
• Pets are not permitted in the restrooms, on the playgrounds, or in the lake.
• Do not leave your pet unattended
  1501-41-3-06 -- Animal Leash Requirements (A) It shall be unlawful for any person who is the owner or handler of any animal to refuse or fail to keep such animal on a leash in hand and under control at all times while such animal is within any area adminstered by the division.  Said leash shall not exceed six feet in length from hand to animal.  Note: All animal owners are responsible for injury or damage caused by their animal.
• It is your responsibility to keep your pet quiet during the hours of 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM.  This will be enforced!!!
• Pets are NOT allowed in the Rent-A-Camps or on the Rent-A-Camp sites.

Camper Cabin Sites  $32.00 Per Night Includes:

• Camper Cabins are included in the statewide reservation system. Call 1-866-644-6727 or visit www.ohiostateparks.org for reservations
• Mt Gilead State park has two Camper Cabins on site numbers 38 and 39
• Cabins include:
      Cabin 38 has two sets of bunk beds with room on the floor for a couple of sleeping bags
      Cabin 39 has a full bed on bottom with a twin bed on the top.  There is also a small cot.
• Cabins sleep up to six people
• Both cabins have the following:
  Table & chair
  Refrigerator
  Microwave
  Electric outlets
  Ceiling Fan
  Broom & dust pan
  Fire extinguisher
  Picnic table
  Outdoor electrical outlets
  Fire ring
  Cabins are heated
• Cooking is NOT permitted inside the cabins except in the microwave
• Smoking is not allowed in the cabins
• You need to bring your own bedding and cooking/table ware
• Cabin sites are NON-PET sites.  Pets are not permitted in the cabins or on the sites.
• Check in time is 4:00 PM.  Check out time is 11:00 AM

Shelter House Rentals

Shelter Houses may be reserved. Reservation fee is NON REFUNDABLE.

Payment must be made at time of reservation.

Flaps for Shelter House #1must be reserved in advance.

We begin taking reservations for shelters the first working day of January. Call Delaware State Park for reservations prior to June first of that year. After June 1st  you may call Mt. Gilead State Park at 419-946-1961 for shelter reservations for the remainder of the season.

Paddle Boat Rates

For paddle boat and canoe rentals please go the Park Store located in the main park at the entrance of the campground.  

• You must be at least 18 years of age to rent a boat.  

• $10.00 deposit required per boat.

• Children under age 10 and non-swimmers must wear provided life jackets.  

• You must have one life jacket per person on the boat regardless if they are required to wear it or not.

• Adults do not need to be on the boat with children, however, for children under 12 an adult must be monitoring the child's activity.

Park Store

Mount Gilead State Park's store at the entrance of the main camping area has the basic necessities on hand for your camping needs.  The store also stocks some nice collectables such as mugs, shirts, computer pads, magnets, etc with the park name on them.  Stop by and you may find a bargain!

A quick look in the park store...

Bird Viewing Shelter

A new bird viewing shelter was dedicated to the memory of "Red" Riel, long-time local resident.  The shelter offers a peaceful and interesting view of many Ohio birds, an occasional squirrel or raccoon, and maybe if you are lucky, a Whitetail Deer.

	View from the bird shelter
	Red Riel bird shelter