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Frontcountry Camping
Five Rivers MetroParks welcomes groups, families, or individuals to explore your wild side with camping in many of the parks. Camping is a great way to experience nature at dusk, dawn and even after dark. To reserve a free campsite at least one week in advance, call (937) 277-4374 between 9am-4pm Monday-Friday. Secluded backcountry campsites are offered on the Twin Valley Backpacking Trail.
Parks with Frontcountry Camping
Groups, families, or individuals can reserve a campsite in a number of MetroParks. Most sites are primitive (pit toilet, fire ring, picnic table). Bring gear, food and water. Due to the threat of the emerald ash borer, do not bring firewood to any MetroPark facility, a limited supply of firewood is provided. Permits are required, to reserve a free campsite at least one week in advance, call (937) 277-4374 between 9am-4pm Monday-Friday.
16 Different camp areas are available throughout 7 MetroParks. Each campsite is unique and provides a different experience. Feel free to call the outdoor recreation office at (937) 277-4374 for advice on the best sites for large groups, an intimate family getaway, or proximity to park amenities. Parks with camping include Carriage Hill, Englewood, Germantown, Possum Creek, Sugarcreek, Taylorsville and Twin Creek.
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Past Activities
The programs below have been run in the past and may appear in the future. Call
(937) 277-4374 to find out when they may be offered again or to put in a request.
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Night Flyers Family Campout
Local families came out for this fun and educational overnight experience intended
to introduce them to camping. A Five Rivers MetroParks naturalist led an evening
focusing on night flyers such as bats and owls, followed by a campfire with s'mores
and stories, and a morning hike led by the Outdoor Recreation department through beautiful Englewood
MetroPark.
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Meteor Shower Family Campout
Local families enjoyed this memorable overnight experience and got an introduction
to camping. Campers watched the Perseid Meteor Shower with a MetroParks naturalist,
shared s'mores and stories by a campfire, and took a morning hike through scenic
Twin Creek MetroPark with Outdoor Recreation staff.
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Featured Park/Amenity
Twin Valley Trail
22 miles of hiking through the beautiful Twin Valley of southwest Montgomery County
connecting Germantown and Twin Creek MetroParks along with group and secluded backcountry
camping allows everyone to experience the wilds of the Twin Valley and this rural
corner of Montgomery County like never before.
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Resources
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Partners
Five Rivers MetroParks is excited to work with Great Miami Outfitters, a local outdoor specialty shop that helps form the backbone of a thriving outdoor recreation community.
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Clubs
The greater Dayton area and surrounding region is privileged to have dozens of outdoor
oriented clubs ready to help you Get Out & Live! Contact these clubs to find more
area residents interested in camping:
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