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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 for advice on the best sites for large groups, an intimate family getaway, or proximity to park amenities.

Carriage Hill
Englewood
Germantown
Possum Creek

Sugarcreek
Taylorsville
Twin Creek

Day	DateTime	Program	Location	Age	Price	Registration Availability
There are currently no planned activities available for Camping. Please check back later.

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.

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.

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.

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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Partners

Five Rivers Outdoors is excited to work with Great Miami Outfitters, a local outdoor specialty shop that helps form the backbone of a thriving outdoor recreation community.

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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Parks with Group Camping

Organized groups with environmental education objectives can schedule group camping in a number of MetroParks. Permits are required and can be obtained at the Five Rivers MetroParks Administrative Offices. Most sites are primitive. Bring gear, food and water. Due to the threat of the emerald ash borer, do not bring firewood to any MetroPark facility. To find out if your group qualifies, call (937) 275-PARK

Carriage Hill
Englewood
Germantown
Possum Creek

Sugarcreek
Taylorsville
Twin Creek

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