Annual Ohio KofC State Family Campout

July 20 – 26, 2026

Mercer County Fairgrounds
1001 West Market Street, Celina, OH 45822
Hosted by Fort Recovery Council #3324

Make your plans to attend! The 58th Annual Ohio Knights of Columbus Family Campout Activities have been scheduled for Thursday, July 24th through Sunday, July 26, 2026, at the Mercer County Fairgrounds in Celina, Ohio, hosted by Fort Recovery Council #3324. Join us for a weekend of fun, food and friendship!

Come early in the week and enjoy some local attractions on your own….Celina Lake Festival Weekend, MVP Dairy, Maria Stein Heritage Museum, Maria Stein Shrine of the Holy Relics, Fort Recovery Historical Museum, Fort Recovery Monument, 39 Mile Scenic Byway featuring The Land of the Cross Tipped Churches, Celina-Coldwater Biking/Walking Path, Franklin Township Greenway Trail for biking or walking, Grand Lake St. Marys, Miami – Erie Canal, Tony Stewart’s Eldora Speedway, Bicycle Museum of America, Armstrong Air and Space Museum.

We are accepting donations to help defray the cost of the campout and would greatly appreciate any monetary or raffle gifts you may want to contribute.

For more information you may call Greg Fortkamp (567) 644-5927 or email – ohiokofcfamilycampout@gmail.com.

Looking forward to seeing you in July!
Fort Recovery Council #3324 State Campout Committee

General Information

Camping for Friday and Saturday is $75, with $30 for each additional night. Indoor activities will be held in the air-conditioned Jr. Fair Building. All sites are electric. Picnic tables will be provided. A hose will be available to fill your water tank if you do not bring water with you. Firewood will be available. Ice is available for purchase.

Anyone not camping but wishing to visit and enjoy the Friday and/or Saturday activities and meals must pre-register as a Visitor, so we have enough food available. The fee will be $5 per person for the Friday Carry-In meal (meat provided; bring a side) and $10 per person for the Saturday meal (all food provided).
If you are not camping folk and live farther away but want to join the festivities, the following are a few local hotels. Just be sure to pre-register with the K of C campout committee as a Visitor.

Local hotels include:

Best Western Celina, 2020 Holiday Drive, Celina, Ohio 45822; 419-586-4919
West Bank Inn, 1055 West Bank Road, Celina, Ohio 45822; 419-584-3625
Romer’s Westlake Hotel Villas, 1100 S Main St, Celina, OH 45822; 419-584-1444
Americas Best Value Inn, 1421 State Route 703, Celina, OH 45822; 419-586-4656
The Gels Home Bed and Breakfast, 507 N 2nd St, Coldwater, OH 45828; 419-678-3288

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