Rocky Fork Ranch Resort

Category: Campground

Address: 74978 Broadhead Rd, Kimbolton, OH 43749, USA

Phone: +18554328457

Reviews

Robert Dietz

Aug 2, 2022

We stayed in a cabin and were really disappointed in the condition. It really needed to be redecorated. The carpet was old, stained, and had multiple holes. The kitchen linoleum floor was stained and had holes. There was a hole in the wall of the shower. The futon was old and lumpy. The cushions at the table were old, worn out, and not comfortable. The cabin was clean but really dumpy. This was our first experience with the campground, so we did not get a good first impression. I do want to include the fact that the staff was friendly and helpful.

Jenny Hutton

Jul 22, 2022

Our stay here very disappointing. We stayed in a cabin our first night when we showered there was only enough hot water for 2 showers (we had 4 people) and also there was a mother cat and her 2 kittens living under our cabin (we told the ladies at the office about this) during the night the cats played thumping the floor boards of the cabin and waking us up. The night there was a terrible storm that knocked out the power to the entire camp. The second day we had to leave the camp for the day since there was no power, no pools open, and no mini gulf due to flooding. While out of camp we spent money on food and activities that I had not planned on because my plan was to stay in camp and do camp activities. The second night since there was no power we bathed in a bath house and slept in a extremely hot and dark cabin in which the windows would not stay open. Our third day we left right away because there was still no power. We had to throw away all the food we brought with us to cook since it had been in the fridge without power for 2 days. We were not informed that there are severe weather shelters we found these the second night when looking for the bath house. We had to go to the office and ask about the status with the power, ask where we could shower, and ask about areas we can drive to for the day. We felt like we were on our own to figure out an unfortunate and unexpected situation in an unfamiliar place. Lastly it has been over a month since staying here and I am still working on getting my security deposit back. I hope another family does not have the same bad experience we had at Rocky Fork Ranch.

Jill Scott

Jun 18, 2022

I am updating my previous review. We have been members for about 6-7 years. In 2019 we bought a camper and became seasonal campers. This is when we really found out how this park works. First off, 99% of the staff are very friendly and helpful. If I was only rating staff I would have given a 5 star rating. My first complaint is about the roads. They are horrible, bumpy, and have not been taken care of for years. Three years ago there was an excessively rainily spring and a lot of the roads developed ruts. As of now, they only filled in some with gravel, that washes away with heavy rains. The road to the top hill, and goes to the back to the maintenance shed used to be blacktop. Now it is part blacktop, part dirt and gravel and full of pot holes. We parked our camper initially in January. When we came back in April to open up, the ground under the tongue jack was almost all washed away. They filled it with gravel. Knowing it will wash away, we bumped the front of our camper over about a foot to protect it. My next complaint is the price increases every year that mostly impact seasonal campers. The rate has increased $300 per year and we hear it will go up $400 for next year. We also pay our electric and have to mow our own lots. I don’t have a problem with mowing and paying electric, but the price increases are ridiculous. They offer anywhere from a free week to $1,000 worth of free camping to anyone who comes for their sales pitch. Guess how they can afford that? By gouging the loyal seasonal campers. There are plenty of members complaining that they can’t get reservations or only small lots that their campers are too big for. Just about everyone we meet at the pool or other common areas are people using free nights. Finally, when we bought our membership, we were told it is a members only resort. That is no longer true. Anyone can come in and pay a little more than members and have all the same amenities. They say that the extra fees would amount to paying for maintenance fees. Guess what? Members also paid thousands (we paid almost $20,000 for ours so we could rent cabins out farther and get one of the few really nice cabins) for our memberships. These free campers have no vested interest. A large number of them do not follow rules and are rude, disrespectful, and unsafe. I love camping here. Being seasonal is so convenient when we can only come for weekends and summer vacation due to working. We don’t have to make reservations or set up each time. We bring our clean clothes and food. We also really like our neighbors and have made great friends. Unfortunately, they seem to want us all to leave or turn into weekenders who have to fight to get reservations for the less desirable lots.

Tracey Tippett

Apr 25, 2022

So, this is one of our campgrounds we got with our Travel Resorts of America. I'm not sure where to begin. For a weekend it was very quiet but then again it is still spring. The staff are pretty good and did help when asked. We have a 41 foot 5th wheel and the site we were assigned was way up on a hill. Dirt roads and very curvy getting to the site. I was not real happy with the water and electric on one side and the the sewer on the other. The site was nice but Wow... was it crazy to level our camper. Good pressure on the water but I had to double tap the breaker on the box to get the power going. The RV RESORT is very remote and will take a bit to get there. They have a archery range, skeet and pistol/rifle range. There is horse back riding but call in advance to make reservations. They also have paint ball, swimming and a game room but we did not use it. Read some of the other comments. Over all not bad but be prepared and plan ahead. Ask a lot of questions before you decide to book.

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Questions & Answers

Is rocky fork open all year long?

Kenneth Parsons | Dec 7, 2017
Sharon Menzer | Dec 8, 2017

Yes but not everything is open. Like the horse back riding and the paint ball area

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Is there any where to fish

Larry Comer | Jul 9, 2021
Olivia Swisher | Jul 10, 2021

There is a good size lake to fish but it's catch and release

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What time is check in for the cabins

Chelsea Graham | Dec 6, 2020
CATHERINE SHAW | Dec 7, 2020

3pm

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Is the horse rides and stuff open in may

Ray Beach | Dec 7, 2019
Ron Carpenter | Dec 8, 2019

Yes. Believe they started on Easter weekend.

How long is the indoor pool open?

Levi Shelter | Dec 7, 2018
Patricia Regan | Dec 8, 2018

Open year round from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. the first and last hour adult only

Do u have a map of the campground?

KIMBERLY GOODEN-KINNEY | Dec 7, 2018
jim taynor | Dec 8, 2018

No but if you go on rocket fork ranch site there is a map.

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What is the price

Brenda Coulson | Dec 7, 2018
Art Browning | Dec 8, 2018

Price varies if member or not as still as different prices on cabins by size.

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How Much Is It To Book A Cabin For A Weekend?

Lateshia Person | Dec 7, 2018
Frank Gadd | Dec 8, 2018

We have our membership for sale if any one is interested.

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Does Rocky Fork have a Laundry facility ?

Todd Norman | Nov 15, 2021
Mark Lee | Nov 16, 2021

Yes

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Is the disc golf course marked by signs at the resort?

Andrew Baumgartner | Jun 9, 2021
Benjamin Hunt | Jun 10, 2021

I don't believe it is. It is, however, visible from Broadhead road which cuts through the resort.

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I heard the pet fee was being raised to 23 $ a day - is this true?

Chassey Cook | May 10, 2021
Loudonna Watkins | May 11, 2021

Not sure. Had not seen any notifications from resort.

Are there lots for rent for 2021 season and if so how much

Sally Williamson | May 10, 2021
Loudonna Watkins | May 11, 2021

Need to call office to be sure what's available.

Do they still do 4 wheelers? Do you have to bring your own? Are dirt bikes aloud?

Anthony Rivera | May 10, 2021
Joe Jrdn | May 11, 2021

Golf carts

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How are the tent sites

Glenn Deal | Dec 6, 2020
Beth Mills | Dec 7, 2020

The tent suites are on the outer perimeter of the camper sites. Throughout the resort.

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Do you have to be a member of Travel Resorts of America to stay at Rocky Fork Ranch Resort?

Amanda Hines | Dec 6, 2020
BRIAN SHOEMAKER | Dec 7, 2020

No. But it's a time share scam . They will try to hard sell you. Not very resort like either....

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Do u need to be a member to camp here

Janet Carpenter | Dec 6, 2020
Clinton Anslover | Dec 7, 2020

Either a member or someone they try to sell a membership to.

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How much is a yearly membership?

R D | Dec 6, 2020
Sheila Hampton | Dec 7, 2020

I don't know if they have a yearly membership. We have a lifetime membership.

How soon will you opening back up

Tausha Shaw #ijs | Dec 6, 2020
Tracy Reed | Dec 7, 2020

They are open

What does the horseback riding cost?

Kimberly Logue | Dec 6, 2020
Parkway Drive | Dec 7, 2020

depends if ur a member or not

How much is it to ride horses and how long?

Andra Kessler | Dec 7, 2019
Christian Ford | Dec 8, 2019

23 for members 32 for guest. 2019

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Check in and check out times? Can't find it for a 1 bedroom cabin U6 I think.🤔hmm?

Charlie Kilo | Dec 7, 2019
Charlene Patterson | Dec 8, 2019

Check in is at 3 i believe and checkout is 11am

Can you get married there what's it's costef

Samantha Brown | Dec 7, 2019
Charlene Patterson | Dec 8, 2019

I would call and ask.are u a member? Rates are different depending on cabin,camping,RV sites

Is bull riding in Still

Mike Mowery | Dec 7, 2019
John Harrison | Dec 8, 2019

They had the junior rodeo there last year

Is there WI at the camp sites

Alan Gielow | Dec 7, 2019
Christian Ford | Dec 8, 2019

I assume you mean WiFi. As it turns out a decent portions of the sites seem to get WiFi but regardless it's in the main areas.

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Is it pet friendly

Roxanne Fike | Dec 7, 2019
John Harrison | Dec 8, 2019

Like already stated, it's very pet friendly. All they ask is that you pick up after your pets. Select cabins are available for people who want to bring a pet, and all rv/camping locations are available for people who have pets.

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When does the outdoor pool close for the season?

Rhonda Phelps | Dec 7, 2019
Kenneth Smith | Dec 8, 2019

Yes but indoor open all year

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Can you camp here without a membership

Victoria Andrews | Dec 7, 2019
Charlene Patterson | Dec 8, 2019

Sorry but No you cant.its by membership only.if u know someone that can book you can try that or where they sell memberships you can possibly get a free 2 night stay for checking them out

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can I leve my there for 4month in one spot

john kohler | Dec 7, 2019
Jenn | Dec 8, 2019

I saw permanent spots... But I'm not sure if those are grandfathered in, they are a membership campground now... You get so many weeks a year for life and it can be passed down after u pass away... It's expensive to have the membership and yearly/monthly fees. it's very hilly big big ups and downs... Not easy to walk around... People need strong gas golf carts! But u pay a yearly fee for that too..

This is one of the resorts we picked but are paying almost $300 for the tiny trailer type place. Where is everyone elses home resorts?

Nicole Hosler | Dec 7, 2019
Ken Clements | Dec 8, 2019

I have 3 home resorts

What is the price if you are a deluxe plus member?

Nicole Hosler | Dec 7, 2019
Nicole Hosler | Dec 8, 2019

We are here now and were charged $300 for 4 nights

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When is the horse back riding and the paint ball opened

Tiffany Crocker | Dec 7, 2019
John Harrison | Dec 8, 2019

Horseback riding is April through October, and I think paintball is year round

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Is there a gun or bow range at Rocky fork?

Charlie Kilo | Dec 6, 2020
Charlie Kilo | Dec 7, 2020

Yes! Though it does require it's own membership I don't think it costs anything to use... It's been a little while since I signed the membership form for the range...

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Where does you by the cabin at

Mary Petrishin | Dec 7, 2019
John Harrison | Dec 8, 2019

http://rockyforkranchresort.com

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What stores and restaurants are around Rocky fork?

Vincent Vattimo | Dec 7, 2018
Ron Carpenter | Dec 8, 2018

There's a Walmart 30 minutes to the South (Cambridge) and one 30 minutes to the North (New Philadelphia). Plus lots of other nice stores. Both cities have several restaurants. From fast food to nice sit down restaurants.

Will they be open Oct 20th

Eathel Brown | Dec 7, 2018
Kenneth Smith | Dec 8, 2018

Yes trick or treat that weekend

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Did this resort used to be called bucket hill

Cheryl Winegardner | Dec 7, 2018
Becky Cole | Dec 8, 2018

Many years ago it was bucket hill

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what kind of fish are in ther lake

DeerHunter 33 | Dec 7, 2018
Shaun Benedum | Dec 8, 2018

When i was there i diddnt catch anything but my friend said he caught a crappie.

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How many rooms are in the big cabbens

savage babygirl | Dec 7, 2018
Rich Waller | Dec 8, 2018

L1 has 4 and a pull out I believe.

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I see they have 2 areas to for RVs. Which is better ?

Linda Zimmerman | Dec 7, 2018
Rich Waller | Dec 8, 2018

The one at Bucket Hill has an observation deck , close to indoor pool.

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What activities are scheduled for jan/feb?

Cat Jones | Dec 7, 2018
Angie | Dec 8, 2018

They have crafts, and other things in the off seasons.

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