Near Alliance, Ohio, RV enthusiasts find multiple seasonal campground options in both wooded and open terrain settings. Most campgrounds in the region sit between 900-1200 feet elevation with moderate summers and cold winters. Camping facilities typically operate from April through October with a few exceptions for winter camping.
What to do
Fishing access: Countryside Campground connects to Mogadore Reservoir via a footpath. "A nice short walk takes you to Mogadore reservoir, no luck for us fishing from shore," noted one visitor. The campground offers a dog park, playground, and rec hall facilities for non-fishing days.
Swimming options: Kool Lakes Family RV Park features both swimming and fishing lakes. "Our kids age 4 and 8 fished from sun up Saturday to about noon and then sporadically after that throughout the day. That night we hunted large bull frogs," shared one camper who enjoyed water-based activities.
Amish Country exploration: Located centrally in Berlin, Scenic Hills RV Park provides convenient access to Amish attractions. "Centrally located in Berlin, OH. Office staff is very friendly and knowledgeable about local attractions and dining," reports one visitor. Many sites offer shade for hot summer days.
What campers like
Clean facilities: Berlin RV Park & Campground maintains exceptionally clean restrooms. "SPOTLESS bathrooms and I mean SPOTLESS. Lots to do for kids - Sand Volleyball, basketball court, tetherball, corn hole area and playground," one camper emphasized. The campground sits in the heart of Amish countryside.
Indoor amenities: Winter camping options exist at Evergreen Park RV Resort with heated indoor facilities. "We camped here the second weekend in December and had the park mostly to ourselves. The game room was nice as well as the indoor pool," reported a winter visitor. The park remains open year-round when most others close.
Spacious tent sites: Countryside Campground offers larger-than-average tent camping spots. "The 9 tent sites are very large and spacious. It is mostly an established RV Park. The community was very kind," noted a tent camper, who also mentioned the convenient proximity to a local butcher shop for fresh grilling supplies.
What you should know
Leveling challenges: Many sites throughout the region require equipment for leveling. At Berlin RV Park, one camper shared: "We had difficulty leveling one night in lot 3 but traded to #4 the next night and did fine. The many pull thru lots looked like a good level base."
Water hookup placement: Site layouts vary considerably between parks. At Scenic Hills RV Park, a visitor noted: "The one and only issue is that water and electricity is located in the rear area of RV, while sewer connections are toward the front. I personally used 50' of water line and 30' of sewer line."
Cell service limitations: Austin Lake RV Park & Cabins has no cellular coverage. "No phone service at all, no matter the carrier," warns one reviewer. While inconvenient for some, others appreciate the forced disconnect: "My daughters might disagree, but I loved not having cell service at all."
Tips for camping with families
Lake activities: Austin Lake offers numerous water features for children. "Tons of stuff to do here. Inflatable slides and such in the lake, hiking trials, playgrounds, all sorts of stuff," explains a family camper. Multiple playgrounds throughout the property provide entertainment options.
Weekend events: Roundup Lake RV Resort organizes themed weekends throughout their season. "The themed weekends throughout the season are fun and festive and there are a lot of activities to do and participate!" notes one visitor. The campground surrounds a large lake with inflatables and space for self-propelled watercraft.
Swimming areas: Chestnut Ridge Park and Campground features a lake for swimming. "Our family really enjoyed staying here, and our kids especially loved swimming and fishing in the lake," reports a camper who particularly appreciated the proximity of bathrooms to the tenting area.
Tips from RVers
Advance planning: Most RV sites book quickly during peak periods. At RV Village Camping Resort, seasonal campers occupy many spots. "This by far the nicest family campground that we stayed in. They took us in at last minute on Memorial Day weekend and then we got the greatest spot available for a very reasonable price."
Access challenges: Some campgrounds have difficult approach roads. At Austin Lake, a reviewer warns: "Be advised it will seem a little sketchy getting in. The road dead-ends into the campground and it is all downhill getting there. Take your time and all will be just fine. Our rig is 39' & 16K. 4wd low helps, not cause you need 4wd just for the lower gears."
Site proximity: Campsite spacing varies considerably throughout RV camping near Alliance, Ohio. At Evergreen Park RV Resort, one camper mentioned, "Very clean and nice campground. I only negative for me was the campsites are very close to each other." Consider this factor when booking if privacy is important.
