Ohio state parks offer free night of camping

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Pull out the camping gear, but leave the wallet at home! The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is offering a free day of camping at 54 state park campgrounds next month.

The agency says it's an opportunity for Ohioans to explore new parts of the state.

The free camping day is Thursday, April 18.

To make a free reservation, people can call the state parks reservation call center. If you reserve online, you'll have to pay a reservation fee.

Walk-ins are welcome on the 18^th, but space is limited.

For more information about Ohio State Parks campground availability, reservations and amenities, go to: http://bit.ly/freecamping.

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