Bolthole Index county-legal census · checked 2026-09-12
1 of Ohio's 88 counties — 1% — allow living in an RV on private land. That is the 6th-largest count of any state. The strongest of them on the Bolthole Index is Muskingum County (64/100). Every entry below cites the county’s own official source.
Rules change, and cities inside these counties set their own — treat this as a verified starting point, not legal advice. All 73 counties nationwide → Ohio: no building codes → Ohio: no zoning → Ohio: no codes, no zoning → Ohio: owner-builder → Ohio: no minimum home size → Full Ohio profile →
1 of 88 Ohio counties · sorted by Index score
Statewide rule. Placement and occupancy of recreational vehicles at licensed campgrounds in Muskingum County under statewide Ohio campground requirements. The campground must co…
Rule 3701-26-04 | Campground site requirements ↗Every county here has a full profile — water, land prices, hazard safety, seclusion, and the rest of its building rules. See the Ohio state page for all 88 counties ranked, or go back to the national list.
General guidance, not legal advice. Off-grid, building, and land-use rules are often set at the county level and change often. Verify with your county and state before acting. Data reviewed 2026-06-26.
