Rocky Fork Ranch RV Resort & Campground Ohio - Kimbolton, Ohio

Danielle S.

Our experience with Rocky Fork Ranch has been incredibly frustrating and deeply disappointing. We first encountered them at the Ohio State Fair, where they invited us out for what was advertised as a fun, free day at Rocky Fork Lake. That day quickly turned into a high-pressure sales pitch that left us feeling overwhelmed and mentally drained.

We told them we needed time to think about the offer—they refused. They told us we had to make a decision right then and there. They even used our kids as a selling point, repeatedly saying things like, “Your kids will love this,” and “This will be so good for the family.” It felt manipulative and emotionally exploitative. We were exhausted, and after hours of pressure, we signed the contract just to get out of there.

When we got home, reality set in. We knew we had made a mistake. It was going to be a financial burden, and we hadn’t been given a fair chance to consider what we were signing. We attempted to cancel within a couple of days, but trying to reach someone was nearly impossible. When we finally got a call back—a week later—it wasn’t someone to help us cancel. Instead, they tried to sell us an upgrade to the membership. We couldn’t even afford the original one they pressured us into!

We explained that we wanted to cancel, and were told we had to speak with someone else. They gave us a different number, but no one ever answered. We tried again and again to cancel. To this day, we’ve never used the membership—not once. We’re not asking for a refund. We’re not asking for compensation. We just want out. But they’re telling us there’s “nothing they can do,” and now it’s hit our credit. That’s simply not fair.

And now, most recently, when we spoke with them again about getting out of the contract, they told us we owed $14,955, which had already been turned over to a collection agency. And if we were somehow able to pay that amount, they said we’d still owe another $1,000+ in maintenance fees before we could even begin the process of talking to someone about canceling the membership. It’s beyond outrageous.

The entire process has been mentally and emotionally exhausting. The way they keep people in that sales office, pressuring them until they break down and sign, is manipulative at best and unethical at worst. This was never about providing a good experience for families—it was about trapping people into a contract they can’t escape from.

If you’re reading this and considering anything with Rocky Fork Ranch, please, think twice. Don’t fall for the “one-day-only” tactics. Don’t let them use your kids or your desire to make memories as a way to pressure you into something that will hurt your family in the long run.

We just want out, and we want others to know the truth.

Brooke M.

I love this place! Me and my grandma party everytime we come here. I am in love with 3 or 4 of the workers. If people write complains it's because of me and my grandma. If you ever hear loud music and singing it's most likely me and her. I love the pool! The workers are our best friends. We got so close with them. The only bad thing is that I got fanum taxed by John pork

Jeff A.

Bad experience. We did let staff know we had a 35' 5th wheel but after trying for over 2 hours to make a tight, very sloped site work and getting the runaround we had to leave.
Worse part after getting a refund at the front desk (that's another long story) the staff members told us our rig was too big to fit into "most" of their sites.
Ps. This was on a Sunday in october, not prime season.
Suggestions to mgt: staff up!! Clearly screen/match rv size with site availability

CJ F.

Wish I could give less stars. Spoke to the salesmen Ian at this location through text message because apparently a phone call isn't good enough. Cancelled our membership and he stated that everything was cancelled. Woke up this morning to our account being depleted because they charged us. Now no one is answering us. Never get a membership to here, never work with Ian. He is the slimiest salesmen I have ever met...and I do sales.

Dave W.

Wards N Paws, Rocky Fork Dude Ranch RV Resort Review - OK, dont get your hopes up.

As RPI members, we often stay at affiliated RV parks, and Rocky Fork Dude Ranch RV Resort is one of those parks that we were looking forward to visiting. Unfortunately, while there is no documented policy, it became fairly obvious that they only offer limited hook-up sites (Electric & Water) to affiliated park members. We had requested a full hook-up site for our six-night stay but were told that none were available for the duration of our stay. While the weekend was indeed busy, we noticed a significant number of full hook-up sites that remained vacant throughout our stay.

The park itself is very nice, it is quiet, well-kept, and the people we met camping around us were hospitable and friendly. We introduced some of them to Vegemite sandwiches, which they seemed to enjoy! (probably just being polite). It is late in the season and Rocky Fork are still keeping on providing weekend activities.

The height of our disappointment was our experience with the trail rides. We booked a ride on Thursday for Sunday, as the Friday and Saturday rides were already fully booked. However, when we arrived for our scheduled ride on Sunday, we were informed that the 12 PM and 2 PM rides were canceled due to the horses "coming back too hot" in the 83°F weather.

While I'm not an expert, I have owned horses and grew up around them in Australia. I've also ridden in other countries which have much hotter climates than Ohio. Based on my experience we use heat indexing to manage and prevent overheating, 83°F with 40% humidity isn’t particularly hot for horses, especially for a beginner-level, one-hour trail ride that shouldnt be too strenuous on them. It was a great dissappointment as we were really looking forward to being able, gentally easy back into the saddle again after several years without riding.

I would have preferred a more honest explanation for the cancellation rather than a reason that seemed questionable

Ted O.

It has a lot of activities going on we enjoyed the indoor pool in hot tub we did Pickleball putt putt golf the game room playing pool in the adult loans we are able to watch the Cleveland Guardians the night that they won it was great

Stefani G.

It’s been an off/on relationship with this place. This is where my family toured and signed up. I’ve gone and stayed a few times and I can’t say I’ve felt welcomed any time I’ve checked in. Can’t say why either just always felt like something was off or I didn’t belong there. Once I stayed in a dirty cabin. They came to clean it AFTER we checked in. Then the heater stopped working in the middle of winter. They came to “fix” it and told me I couldn’t put it up higher than 70°. It was freezing in the cabin! The next day it was so cold we were scared to leave the bed. Inside the cabin was in the 40s. They came back out that evening and said we had to move cabins if we wanted heat.
If you book a hot tub cabin, make sure it’s an actual hot tub before confirming. Jacuzzi tub and hot tub are not the same. Summer time is probably just a better time to go. If you sign up with them, you’ll be stuck with them for the rest of your life. I believe your children will then be stuck with them as well. Monthly dues and fees AND you still gotta pay to stay. 🙂 beware.

tracey R.

Rocky Fork Dude Ranch RV Resort of Kimbolton Ohio is NOT a resort! We were extremely disappointed with this place AND Travel Resorts of America! We booked for full hookup and did not receive sewer access, very disappointing.
Both of these businesses neglected to inform us that they only do horse trail rides on Sat and Sun and you have to have reservations! In addition, the outdoor pool was closed all week while the temperature reached the mid 90s. The staff never mentioned any of this upon check in. The road within the campground is in poor condition and the layout of the place is poor, things are not within reasonable safe walking distance. The miniature golf course is old, run down and even the ice cream wasn’t available after 4 o’clock. Travel Resorts of America failed us and so did your “resort.”