05/01/2026
Hello Walhonding Hills Campers,
We’re incredibly excited and truly grateful to introduce ourselves as the new ownership group of Walhonding Hills Campground.
First and foremost, we want to extend our sincere appreciation to the Lowe family. Their decades of stewardship, care, and dedication have built something special here, a beautiful property and a cherished camping community that means so much to so many. We’re honored to carry that legacy forward and thankful for their partnership throughout this transition.
Our goal is simple. To continue the great care and service that Walhonding Hills Campground has always been known for, while thoughtfully building for the future. We will be focusing on a few key areas:
- The health and safety of our ATV enthusiasts
- Infrastructure improvements to meet the growing needs of our campers
- Expanded events and activities that bring people together
We will be sharing more details on these initiatives soon, along with improvements to our website experience, including online reservations, payments, waivers, and a waitlist system.
For those who don’t know us, Matt Crumpton and Jerry DePizzo are heading into our sixth season as seasonal RV campground owner operators. We also operate River Bend Family Campground in Caledonia, Ohio, where we focus on seasonal RV camping along with events, activities, and amenities designed to enhance the overall experience. Our approach to camping centers on creating an environment where people can gather, relax, and enjoy their time together in a safe and welcoming setting.
We know there are a lot of questions, and we will be addressing them in the near future. In the meantime, we want to make sure our seasonal campers can plan accordingly, so here is the end of season schedule developed in consultation with Cindy to reflect the traditions many of you are used to:
10/10 Pumpkin Roll + Trick or Treat for the kids
10/15 Water service shuts off for winterization and guest ATV riding closes for the season
11/29 End of seasonal camper ATV riding season
12/6 Gates close for the year at 5pm
For those who have stayed on property for hunting in past seasons, that opportunity will be available this season and will be coordinated with our team later in the year.
We are grateful for this opportunity, excited about what our team can bring to Walhonding Hills, and deeply appreciative of the warm welcome we have already received.
More to come soon.
Jerry, Matt, and the Walhonding Team
