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Ogechie is the more rustic of the park’s two campgrounds. This scene showcases campsite #11, which is a double site with vehicle parking on two sides. This shaded site offers tent pads, fire rings, and picnic tables.
Whatever you do, don’t stay at site #23 or site #7. These sites are essentially on top of each other - no barrier between them whatsoever. It really should be one campsite. Also, the toilet feels like it is in your site as there is also no barrier (not even a couple of bushes) between it and the site. You will feel like people are walking right into your campsite to use it.
On top of that, site #23 doesn’t have a tent pad... hands down the worst campsite I’ve ever personally seen.
Decent camping. The bathrooms are less-than-ideal and some of the campsites are a little closer together than I would have liked. Overall we had a good experience, lots of hiking trails and places to explore in the park. Good for someone new to the camping idea. I wouldn't recommend staying here for more than a few nights.
Not bad but next time would get a site away from the road - lots of cars going by at night that weren't just going into the campground. Preferred the other campground at Kathio, much quieter and more access to trails. Ogechie is next to one short trail, and from there a long hike to the rest of the park.
Had the whole campground to ourselves on a Thursday! Very quiet and clean for us. Bring bug spray. Very buggy. Can’t see lake ogechie from the trail. It’s more of a swamp/marsh. Lady at the check in station was very helpful and friendly. Great stay. No showers but we were aware.
I agree with the person who said don't book 23 or 7... they are right next to the outhouses.. I was in 23 and all I could smell this morning was the outhouses. I also recommend bringing TP with you in case the out houses don't have any. All other campsites I have stayed in at Kathio have been just fine. #34 is my favorite so far.
