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Buckeye Lake
KOA Holiday

Buckeye Lake, Ohio

Your family-friendly KOA Holiday near Columbus with shady pull-through RV sites, deluxe & rustic cabins, tent camping, swimming pool, mini-golf, dog park, and easy access to Buckeye Lake and I-70.

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Area Events
Ohio State Fair
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Ohio State Fair
July 29 – August 9, 2026
Columbus, OH (∼25–35 min drive)
Family-Friendly Concerts & Midway

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Ohio State Fair

Ohio State Fair
Date: July 29 – August 9, 2026
Location: Ohio Expo Center, Columbus, OH (∼25–35 min from Buckeye Lake KOA)

Event Description

Ohio’s biggest annual fair features world-class concerts, a huge midway with rides and games, livestock shows, butter sculptures, agricultural exhibits, food vendors, and family entertainment. Buckeye Lake KOA is one of the closest campgrounds to the fairgrounds, making it an ideal base for multi-day visits.

Area Attractions
TOP PICK
Buckeye Lake State Park
Ohio’s oldest state park right next door — 3,100-acre lake for boating, fishing, swimming beaches, and a scenic 4-mile shoreline trail.
Boating & Fishing Beaches & Trails ∼5–10 min
Why You'll Love It
3,100-acre lake for boating & fishing
4-mile paved shoreline trail
Public beaches & picnic areas
Close to Dawes Arboretum & Earthworks
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Buckeye Lake State Park
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Buckeye Lake State Park
3,100-acre lake with beaches, boat ramps, fishing, and a scenic 4-mile paved shoreline trail.
Lake & Recreation
Dawes Arboretum
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Dawes Arboretum
Nearly 2,000 acres of gardens, trails, Japanese garden & observation tower — just 10–20 min away.
Nature & Gardens
Newark Earthworks
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Newark Earthworks
UNESCO World Heritage Site — the largest geometric earthen enclosures built by the Hopewell culture ~2,000 years ago.
History & Culture
Greater Buckeye Lake Historical Society Museum
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Buckeye Lake Museum
Local history, memorabilia from the old amusement park era, and stories of the lake’s past.
Local History
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
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Columbus Zoo & Aquarium
One of America’s top zoos (Jack Hanna legacy) — easy day trip ~30–40 minutes away.
Family Attraction
The Wilds
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The Wilds
10,000-acre safari-style preserve for endangered animals — unique open-range experience.
Wildlife Safari
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