October 11, 2024, Press Release from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources: VAN BUREN, Ohio – Year-round reservations are now available at Van Buren State Park! The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) upgraded 61 campsites at the Van Buren State Park Campground to include full RV hook up and other amenities in and around the sites. The $3.9 million project was a direct result of visitor feedback after the public called for modernized amenities and infrastructure. One of the major enhancements was connecting the campground to the City of Findlay’s municipal water supply. The critical upgrade also resulted in the installation of 11 new fire hydrants along Township Road 218, significantly improving fire safety in the area. Construction at the campground started in October 2023 and wrapped up recently this September.

An Auglaize County campground is glad to be open on Memorial Day after an EF-3 tornado hit them a little over two months ago. Glacier Hills Lakes officially opened for business today. They weren't sure if they'd be ready for the holiday after nearly 100 campsites sustained damage from the tornado.