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Burr Oak Cove Campground is a small densely wooded campground on the northwest tip of Burr Oak Reservoir in Athens County. The campground has 19 camping units, including walk-in sites which offer additional seclusion to the camper looking for solitude.
From Glouster, OH, take State Rt. 13 north for 4.5 miles to campground.
Mostly clean campsite (apart from dummies throwing some trash into the woods). Fairly quiet as it's not close to any major streets. Has a few water spouts shared between a couple campsites (no more than a 30 yard walk). A few clean portahouses also within walking distance from each spot. Each site has a parking spot and a separate flat area to pitch a tent. There's a claimed trail starting from the campsite to the lake, but it was not very well maintained in November when we went last - ended up blazing our own fun trail and connected to the trail close to the lake. Will be going again soon!
Great place to camp. Primitive camping with no electricity, but does have water fountains. Cost is $15 a night during summer and peak seasons. The cost is reduced once water is shut off for colder months.
Nice campground is great for small campers 27ft> and tents. Has clean Pit toilets and cell phone service. The only downfall is road noise.
Lots of roomy campsites. 19 of them. 2 Pit toilets were available. We found a site that accommodated our hammock camping (#15). There were also 5 or 6 walk in sites for backpackers. Just over a mile trail lead to Burr Oak Lake State Park trail not far from Tom Jenkins Dam. There was campfire wood available outside of this Wayne National forest campground. Just drive left out of the campgrounds down the hill and to the right you will see a storage facility. This is where the wood is located.
