Barkcamp State Park
Also known as Belmont Lake State Reserve
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- Not posted
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- YesAlso cabins, glamping or camper cabins
- Official site
- parks.ohiodnr.gov
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Belmont County, about 3 miles northeast of Bethesda, Barkcamp State Park covers about 1,139 acres.
Water access includes a swimming beach, a boat ramp, and boat or kayak rentals. Overnight options include 6 camping areas, with RV sites, group camping, and equestrian camping. There are also cabins and camper cabins or similar shelters for rent.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Reserve Ohio (reserveohio.com/OhioCampWeb)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camp Office 1 mapped point(s) in ODNR GIS | — | — | |
| Camper Cabin 2 mapped point(s) in ODNR GIS | — | — | |
| Rent-A-Camp 3 mapped point(s) in ODNR GIS | — | — | |
| Campground 3 mapped point(s) in ODNR GIS | — | — | |
| Equestrian Camp 1 mapped point(s) in ODNR GIS | — | — | |
| Group Camp 1 mapped point(s) in ODNR GIS | — | — |
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
Camping
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Picnic areas
- Nature center or museum
- Parking
- Amphitheater
- Group facilities
Water
- Swimming beach
- Boat ramp
- Boat, canoe or kayak rentals
Camping
- RV camping
- Group camping
- Equestrian camping
Lodging
- Cabins
- Glamping or camper cabins
Recreation
- Golf course
- Horse trails
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Nearest town
- Bethesda — about 3 mi northeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 40.0416, -81.0165
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Ohio State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Aug 20, 2020
- ODNR ArcGIS REST: ODNR_ODNR_Lands_Public_nolakes / Parks Facilities (point per state park, DIV_CODE 730)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology