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Gravel Day 2025 Camping & Overnight Accommodations

By The Pelotonia Team|August 25, 2025

Gravel Day on October 4 offers unique adventures for participants in scenic, beautiful Southeast Ohio. To extend this fun, outdoors experience into a weekend getaway, we invite you to join us on Friday night for camping or nearby lodging!

On-Site Camping at Snow Fork Event Center

We’re excited to again offer Gravel Day participants the opportunity to camp on-site at Snow Fork Event Center on Friday, October 3. Campsite reservations must be made through this link by September 19.
Tent & Car Camping - $25 per night
These sites allow you to set up a tent within your allocated space
  • 400 square foot primitive site (20'x20')
  • One vehicle may pull up to unload and set up your campsite, then will be asked to move to a nearby area for overnight parking unless you are camping inside your car (to ensure we have plenty of space for everyone!)
  • Small trailers are allowed as long as you can fit everything within your site

RV Camping - $50 per night
If RV camping is more your style, this is the option for you!
  • 1000 square foot primitive site (20'x50')
  • One RV, Motorhome, or vehicle with a camper is permitted per campsite
  • Tents and Awnings can also be set up, as long as they fit within the designed space
  • No electricity or water hookups

Camping Equipment Rentals
Want to camp but don't have your own equipment? Our friends at Hocking Hills Outdoors have a limited number of campsite set-ups available for rent - and they'll even set things up for you on-site at Snow Fork to be ready when you arrive! To reserve campsite equipment, please fill out the request form HERE and a representative from Hocking Hills Outdoors will contact you.

Off-Site Lodging and Accommodations

If you’re looking to make a weekend out of Gravel Day and stay in the Nelsonville area, there are many great options for you!
Below is the hotel block for Pelotonia participants:
Fairfield Inn by Marriott
924 E State Street, Athens, Ohio 45701
  • Rate: $179 (plus tax) for 2-Queen King
  • Reserve by: September 3, 2025
  • Please call (740) 589-5839 to reserve your room.
For additional lodging options nearby, here are some recommended spots and resources to check out:

Learn more about Gravel Day here and register today to join us for a weekend full of adventure and impact!
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