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Campgrounds and RV Parks

The Highland County Health Department is responsible for inspecting and monitoring campgrounds to ensure health and safety compliance. Our sanitarians check for: Physical hazards, Building safety, Proper water and sewage disposal, Spacing requirements, Playground safety, Other public health concerns. Campgrounds, whether permanent or temporary, must be licensed and maintained according to the Ohio Administrative Code. While many requirements are consistent across all camp types, some regulations are specific to each. For detailed information on campground regulations, contact the Highland County Health Department.

Laws & Regulations

Laws: Ohio Revised Code Section 3729

Rules: Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 3701-26

Types of Campgrounds

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Manufactured Home Parks (MHPs)

As of December 1, 2012, the Highland County Health Department no longer licenses, inspects, or regulates manufactured home parks in Highland County. Oversight of Ohio’s manufactured homes program is now managed by the Division of Real Estate & Professional Licensing and the Division of Industrial Compliance, which are responsible for licensing, installation, inspection, and community safety.

  • A manufactured home park is any tract of land where three or more manufactured homes used for habitation are parked. These parks must be licensed under state regulations.

  • If you plan to establish a Manufactured Home Park (MHP) in Highland County, contact the Ohio Manufactured Homes Commission (OMHC) for licensing and regulatory requirements.
    Find more information and regulations on the OMHC website.

  • For concerns regarding the creation, operation, and licensing of manufactured home parks in Highland County, contact:

    Industrial Compliance 6606 Tussing Road, P.O. Box 4009, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068-9009
    614-644-2223
    ic@com.state.oh.us

    Real Estate & Professional Licensing

    77 South High Street, 20th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215-6133
    614-466-4100
    WebReal@com.state.oh.us

    For more details, visit the Ohio Department of Commerce: Manufactured Home Park webpage.

    To file a complaint about a manufactured home park, click here.

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Resident Camps

The Highland County Health Department is responsible for inspecting and monitoring resident camps to ensure health and safety compliance. Our sanitarians check for physical hazards, building safety, proper water and sewage disposal, spacing requirements, playground safety, and other public health concerns.

  • A resident camp is a tract of land with tents, vehicles, buildings, or other structures used for supervised outdoor or indoor activities, where provisions are made for overnight occupancy.

    Resident camps do not include:

    • Universities, colleges, or other registered educational facilities.

    • Any property determined by the Board of Health as not falling under this regulation.

  • If you own or plan to operate a resident camp, you must obtain permission from the Highland County Health Department before opening.

    For more information, visit the Ohio Department of Health’s Resident Camp webpage.

  • Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 3701-25

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Public Swimming Pools

The Highland County Health Department regulates public swimming pools through its Swimming Pool Safety Program. A public swimming pool is any indoor or outdoor structure, chamber, or tank containing water for swimming, diving, or bathing, but private residential pools are not included under these regulations. Our sanitarians inspect pools and locker or bathroom facilities to identify physical hazards, ensure proper safety procedures, and monitor chemical levels to maintain a safe and healthy environment.