{"id":3270,"date":"2025-01-13T11:06:10","date_gmt":"2025-01-13T11:06:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/rvparkiq.com\/industry-insights\/?p=3270"},"modified":"2025-03-06T10:32:48","modified_gmt":"2025-03-06T10:32:48","slug":"campground-receives-3-9-million-worth-upgrades-by-ohio-dnr-in-van-buren-oh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rvparkiq.com\/industry-insights\/campground-receives-3-9-million-worth-upgrades-by-ohio-dnr-in-van-buren-oh\/","title":{"rendered":"Campground Receives $3.9 Million Worth Upgrades by Ohio DNR in Van Buren, OH"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- VideographyWP Plugin Message: Automatic video embedding prevented by plugin options. --><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com\/hometownstations.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/7\/d0\/7d01970e-87ef-11ef-a95d-2f9a2ee3f4d3\/670954ed927f1.image.png?crop=1128%2C573%2C0%2C202\" alt=\"ODNR Completes Major Upgrades at Van Buren State Park Campground | News |  hometownstations.com\" width=\"760\" height=\"386\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"font-family: Lato, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">The Ohio DNR (ODNR) upgraded 61 campsites at the Van Buren State Park Campground to include full RV hookup and other amenities in and around the sites.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #222222;\">\u201c<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Lato, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">These improvements make Van Buren State Park even more accessible and it\u2019s a great destination for campers in Ohio,\u201d said ODNR Director Mary Mertz. \u201cBy responding to the needs of our visitors, we are ensuring that families and outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy this park to its fullest for generations to come.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"font-family: Lato, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">The $3.9 million project was a direct result of visitor feedback after the public called for modernized amenities and infrastructure. One of the major enhancements was connecting the campground to the City of Findlay\u2019s municipal water supply. The critical upgrade also resulted in the installation of 11 new fire hydrants along Township Road 218, significantly improving fire safety in the area.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"font-family: Lato, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Construction at the campground started in October 2023 and wrapped up recently this September.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"font-family: Lato, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Key Improvements Include:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"font-family: Lato, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Year-round camping: 61 upgraded campsites will be available year-round, including the winter months. Water will be turned off during the colder months.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"font-family: Lato, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Water and electrical upgrades: Every campsite is now equipped with water, improved drainage systems, and electrical upgrades to ensure a comfortable and reliable camping experience.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"font-family: Lato, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">New amenities: The campground now features a brand-new playground, basketball court, and a modern dump station for camper convenience.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"font-family: Lato, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Infrastructure upgrades: Asphalt paving throughout the campground enhances accessibility, while drainage improvements help maintain the grounds during heavy rain.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"font-family: Lato, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Van Buren State Park is a popular destination for equine enthusiasts who want to camp with their horses and take advantage of the bridle trails. The campground also allows for overnight guests to corral their horses at the campsites. There are four bridle trails at Van Buren State Park, totaling approximately 12 miles, that are available for day-use.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"font-family: Lato, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Upgrades to the Van Buren Campground include new full RV hookup sites and allows for guests to corral their horses.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"font-family: Lato, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">The newly upgraded campground is now open for reservations. Visitors can look forward to a more convenient, safe, and enjoyable outdoor experience in the heart of northwest Ohio.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"font-family: Lato, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">For more information about the Van Buren State Park Campground and to make reservations, visit <\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"font-family: Lato, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><u><b>ohiodnr.gov<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"font-family: Lato, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.outdoornews.com\/2025\/01\/13\/ohio-dnr-provides-3-9-million-worth-of-upgrades-for-van-buren-campground\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"font-family: Lato, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Source<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Ohio DNR (ODNR) upgraded 61 campsites at the Van Buren State Park Campground to include full RV hookup and other amenities in and around the sites. \u201cThese improvements make Van Buren State Park even more accessible and it\u2019s a great destination for campers in Ohio,\u201d said ODNR Director Mary Mertz. \u201cBy responding to the needs of our visitors, we are ensuring that families and outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy this park to its fullest for generations to come.\u201d The $3.9 million project was a direct result of visitor feedback after&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":3271,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[23],"tags":[],"gutentor_comment":0,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/rvparkiq.com\/industry-insights\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3270"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/rvparkiq.com\/industry-insights\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/rvparkiq.com\/industry-insights\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rvparkiq.com\/industry-insights\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rvparkiq.com\/industry-insights\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3270"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/rvparkiq.com\/industry-insights\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3270\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3272,"href":"https:\/\/rvparkiq.com\/industry-insights\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3270\/revisions\/3272"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rvparkiq.com\/industry-insights\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3271"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/rvparkiq.com\/industry-insights\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3270"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rvparkiq.com\/industry-insights\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3270"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rvparkiq.com\/industry-insights\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3270"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}