Recreational Vehicle Parks and Campgrounds

Recreational vehicle (RV) parks, recreation camps (campgrounds), combined park-camps and temporary park-camps in Ohio are regulated under the authority of Chapter 3729 of the Ohio Revised Code (ORC). An "RV park" is defined as any tract of land used for parking five or more self-contained recreational vehicles. “Recreation camp” means any tract of land upon which five or more portable camping units are placed. RV parks and campgrounds are subject to the rules for construction, layout, drainage, sanitation, safety and operation as specified in OAC 3701-26.

Day and Resident Camps

The resident and day camp rules, OAC 3701-25, provide minimum standards for the construction and sanitary operation of resident and day camps as may be regulated by local health districts within their respective jurisdictions.

Our sanitarians inspect camping facilities twice a year to assure that they are meeting the safety and sanitation requirements for operating in Ohio.

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