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Mountain · Bellefontaine · Ohio

Campbell Hill

Campbell Hill is, at 1,549.09 feet (472.16 m), the highest point in elevation in the U.S. state of Ohio. Locally, it belongs to Bellefontaine. The best weather comes with May to October, at 63–83°F.

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Where
In Bellefontaine
5 places to stay
Wikipedia readers
29K
a year · #920 of 7,799
In brief

A mountain inside Bellefontaine

Winters are cold

January nights drop to 19°. When to go ↓

You can stay in Bellefontaine

Campbell Hill is inside Bellefontaine, which has 5 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓

A day trip from Columbus

Columbus is about 47 miles southeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓

Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct

May, June, July, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 63–83°. When to go ↓

Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.

When to go

Choosing a month

The weather near Campbell Hill shifts through the year, as below.

Jan34° / 19°
Feb37° / 22°
Mar48° / 30°
Apr61° / 39°
May72° / 50°
Jun80° / 59°
Jul83° / 63°
Aug82° / 61°
Sep76° / 53°
Oct63° / 43°
Nov49° / 33°
Dec38° / 25°
Typical highs and lows in Bellefontaine. Green months are the mild ones. Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 normals for Bellefontaine. Bellefontaine’s full climate →
About

Campbell Hill

Campbell Hill is, at 1,549.09 feet (472.16 m), the highest point in elevation in the U.S. state of Ohio. Campbell Hill is located within the city of Bellefontaine, 2 miles (3.2 km) northeast of downtown.

Type
Mountain
Elevation
1,549 ft
Wikipedia readers
29K a year
From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). Facts: Wikidata.
Where to stay

Staying near Campbell Hill

Close by, places to stay are in Jefferson Township (9) and Bellefontaine (5).

Campbell HillJefferson Township9Bellefontaine5Stokes Township24Lake Township4McArthur Township4Rushcreek Township4Richland Township5Valley Hi25 mi
Campbell Hill12Places to stay in town
In town

Jefferson Township

9 places to stay · 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 5 campgrounds · 1 RV park

You’re already here.

3,071 people

In town

Bellefontaine

5 places to stay · 3 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground

You’re already here.

14,151 people

20 min drive

Stokes Township

24 places to stay · 3 hotels · 3 lodges & cabins · 10 campgrounds · 8 RV parks

4,585 people · 36% vacation homes

14 mi northwest of Campbell Hill

5 min drive

Lake Township

4 places to stay · 3 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins

12,740 people

2 mi west of Campbell Hill

Compare 8 towns
TownFrom Campbell HillDrivePlaces to stayPeopleTypical homeSafety
Jefferson Townshipin town—9 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 5 campgrounds · 1 RV park3,071$269K—
Bellefontainein town—5 3 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground14,151$181KB+
Stokes Township 36% vacation homes14 mi northwest20 min24 3 hotels · 3 lodges & cabins · 10 campgrounds · 8 RV parks4,585$174K—
Lake Township2 mi west5 min4 3 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins12,740$184K—
McArthur Township6 mi northwest10 min4 1 lodge or cabins · 3 campgrounds1,935$223K—
Rushcreek Township7 mi northeast10 min4 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park2,129$171K—
Richland Township10 mi northwest15 min5 4 campgrounds · 1 RV park2,641$168K—
Valley Hi4 mi southeast5 min2 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park229$211K—

Day trip from

Straight-line miles.

Getting there

Nearest airports with airline service

DAYJames M. Cox Dayton42 mi
CMHJohn Glenn Columbus · major hub51 mi
LCKRickenbacker57 mi
Places to stay: Overture Maps (hotels, motels, inns, lodges, campgrounds, RV parks; not vacation rentals) · town figures: U.S. Census ACS · Safety: TownRatings Safety grade · airports: OurAirports. Distances are from Campbell Hill’s main visitor area; drive times are estimates.
Make a day of it

More to see nearby

A wider trip can take in these, within 70 miles.

Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits

Ohio Stadium: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · National Museum of the United States Air Force: No machine-readable author provided. Rogerd assumed (based on copyright claims)., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Ohio State Reformatory: Niagara66, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Historic Crew Stadium: Rick Dikeman, CC BY-SA 3.0 · ScottsMiracle-Gro Field: Nova Crystallis, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Columbus Zoo and Aquarium: Adolphus79 at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Harding Tomb: User:Postdlf, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Value City Arena: Nick81aku at English Wikipedia, Public domain

Common questions

Questions about Campbell Hill

Is Campbell Hill in Bellefontaine?

Yes. It’s inside Bellefontaine, OH.

When is the best time to visit Campbell Hill?

May, June, July, August, September and October, with highs of 63–83°.

How far is Campbell Hill from Columbus and Cincinnati?

About 47 miles southeast of Columbus and about 95 miles southwest of Cincinnati, as the crow flies.

What is the closest airport to Campbell Hill?

James M. Cox Dayton (DAY), about 42 miles away. The nearest big hub is John Glenn Columbus (CMH), about 51 miles.

Where should I stay near Campbell Hill?

Jefferson Township (in town, 9 places to stay), Stokes Township (14 mi, 24 places to stay) and Bellefontaine (in town, 5 places to stay).

From locals

Questions for Bellefontaine

Questions and tips go in Bellefontaine’s Town Square.

Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.