Campgrounds & Temporary Campgrounds

Campgrounds – including resident camps, RV parks, combined park-camps, and temporary campgrounds- are licensed and regulated by PCPH. Through routine inspections of operations and maintenance, PCPH works to protect visitors from injury, reduce the risk of disease transmission, and ensure a safe, healthy recreational environment for the public.

Applications & Essential Forms

Access the necessary resources to ensure your campground remains compliant with local health regulations.

Temporary Campground Application

Before hosting a festival, fair, or community event that includes overnight camping, plans and applications must be reviewed and approved by Pickaway County Public Health. This process helps ensure your temporary campsite meets state sanitation and safety regulations, preventing overcrowding and avoiding costly delays or last-minute event closures.

Temporary Campground Facts & Guidelines

Planning to set up temporary campsites for an upcoming event or festival? Reviewing these official facts and guidelines will help you properly arrange your site's portable restrooms, water supply, and emergency access. Following these standards ensures you pass your health department inspection and maintain a safe environment.

Campground Plan Review Application

All developers and owners constructing or expanding a recreational vehicle or tent campground in Ohio must submit detailed engineering plans for review and approval by Pickaway County Public Health. These measures help prevent environmental hazards and disease outbreaks by ensuring your site has properly engineered wastewater dump stations, safe drinking water distribution, and code-compliant lot spacing before construction begins.

State & Local Standards

Ohio Campground Rules 3701-26 Ohio Administrative Code (OAC)

Comprehensive state regulations governing campground standards in Ohio.

Ohio Campground Laws 3729 Ohio Revised Code (ORC)

Statutory laws governing the licensing, inspection, and operation of recreational vehicle parks and campgrounds in Ohio.

Ohio Department of Health Campground Program

The official state program administering safety inspections, campground plan reviews, and regulatory compliance across Ohio.