KOA Journey campgrounds offer the perfect oasis after a day on the road. Whether it’s along the way or a quick getaway, they’ve got you covered. Located near the highways and byways of North America with long Pull-thru RV Sites, they deliver convenience to the traveling camper. Pull in, ease back and take a load off.
KOA Journey campgrounds offer the perfect oasis after a day on the road. Whether it’s along the way or a quick getaway, they’ve got you covered. Located near the highways and byways of North America with long Pull-thru RV Sites, they deliver convenience to the traveling camper. Pull in, ease back and take a load off.
We are 2 hours southeast from Cincinnati, OH and 2 hours northeast of Lexington, KY.
From Columbus, OH:
You will follow US-23 down to OH-823, from there you will hit US-52 E/Ohio River Scenic Byway. Exit on Hayport Road. Turn right and then immediate left on to Kenyon Rd. Campground on Right.
From Cincinnati:
Take US-52 E/Ohio River Scenic Byway and exit on Hayport Road. Turn right and then immediate left on to Kenyon Rd. Campground on Right. From Lexington, KY, follow I-64 east to exit 179, Industrial Parkway/KY-67. Turn left on US-23. Turn right on OH-10 to cross the Ohio R. into OH. Just after crossing the river, turn left on Kenyon Rd. Follow Kenyon Rd north to the campground, on your left.
Where Is Franklin Furnace, Ohio?
Franklin Furnace, Ohio, is known historically for its iron industry running along the scenic Ohio River. Today, Franklin Furnace is a charming rural community known for its picturesque beauty and outdoor recreational opportunities. The area offers opportunities for hiking, camping, boating, fishing, and exploring the nearby Shawnee State Forest and other natural areas. Whether you’re coming to enjoy the water recreation on the Ohio River or the river valley, the Franklin Furnace/Ohio River KOA Journey makes a great basecamp for your camping adventure.
Shawnee State Forest, also called "The Little Smokies of Ohio," has developed into the largest of Ohio's state forests with more than 60,000 acres. This working forest is managed to provide a variety of multiple uses on a sustained yield basis: Timber harvesting, tree planting, wildlife habitat, forestry research, watershed and soil protection, and production of tree seeds.During the spring and fall forest fire danger periods, state forest crews detect and suppress wildfires that occur on state and private lands within the surrounding protection area.Nearly 8,000 acres of the forest have been designated as wilderness. Timber is not managed and public motorized travel has been eliminated in the wilderness area.
13291 US Route 52 West Portsmouth
https://www.stateparks.com/shawnee_state_park_in_ohio.html
West Portsmouth, OH 45663
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