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Best Campgrounds near Avon, OH

518 Reviews

Campgrounds near Avon, Ohio range from established RV parks to primitive tent sites, with several options within a 30-minute drive of the city. American Wilderness Campground in nearby Grafton provides tent camping, RV hookups, cabins, and glamping accommodations, while Findley State Park Campground in Wellington offers year-round access to camping with both electric and non-electric sites. Most campgrounds in the region feature amenities such as picnic tables, fire rings, and access to drinking water, with many also providing shower facilities and dump stations for RVs.

Seasonal operation varies significantly among the area's camping facilities, with several campgrounds operating only from spring through mid-October. "If you're looking for a quiet place to hang your pole for a weekend, this near-city escape is for you! Less than an hour from downtown Cleveland, and minutes from historic downtowns Wellington and Oberlin, Ohio, is a quiet, wooded retreat with all the amenities," noted one visitor about Findley State Park. The Ohio Turnpike provides convenient access to several camping areas, including the Middle Ridge/Vermilion Valley Rest Area, which offers overnight RV parking with hookups. Weather conditions in northeastern Ohio can be unpredictable, with summer temperatures typically ranging from 70-85°F and frequent thunderstorms possible.

Campers report high satisfaction with wooded sites that provide natural privacy between camping areas. Findley State Park receives particular praise for its lakeside recreation opportunities, including fishing, canoeing, and kayaking, with equipment rentals available on-site. Several visitors mentioned the park's extensive trail system and frisbee golf course as highlights. For those seeking urban proximity, campgrounds like Timber Ridge in Amherst provide year-round access while still offering a natural setting. Tent campers should note that the rocky soil composition in some areas can make staking difficult, particularly at lakeside locations. Traffic and train noise can be noticeable at campgrounds closer to highways or railroad tracks, though most visitors report that evening hours remain relatively quiet even at busier locations.

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Best Camping Sites Near Avon, Ohio (94)

    1. American Wilderness Campground

    16 Reviews
    Grafton, OH
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (440) 926-3700

    $35 - $69 / night

    "We had nice woods behind us, neighbors to the right and vacancy on the left (jackpot)."

    "Drive in sites are set back & not near the lake. They have back in & drive through sites. There is a small store. It is close to Cleveland & has Good Sam discount."

    2. Findley State Park Campground

    42 Reviews
    Wellington, OH
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (440) 647-0534

    $25 - $50 / night

    "Beware, the sites are close to these roads and quite shallow, but because each road dead ends in a cul de sac, traffic is very light, even when the campground is full, as when we visited."

    "Lots of walking trails, lots of nature. Once off my favorite local ohio parks."

    3. Willow Lake Park Inc

    10 Reviews
    Brunswick, OH
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (330) 225-6580

    $35 - $65 / night

    "Fishing lake and swimming lake are separate. Multiple bathroom/shower locations. Game room, snack pavilion and general store."

    "Good price very kid friendly , swimming lake and a pool, also a fishing lake. Mostly RV but some tent. Old campground"

    4. Vermilion Valley Ohio Turnpike RV Lot

    2 Reviews
    Amherst, OH
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (440) 234-2081

    "Dump station as you exit. Gas and convenience items are extra helpful. Safe environment to snooze overnight."

    "Pulled in to the RV parking area around 9:45 pm, there was one other vehicle there. 3 more came and parked before midnight. Felt completely safe and not crowded by the campers on either side."

    5. Service Plaza - Middle Ridge Overnight Parking

    2 Reviews
    Amherst, OH
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (440) 234-2081

    "You can walk into the service plaza which has vending, showers, laundry.  The sites are very wide, with 30/50 amp service. It's behind where all the cars and trucks go. 20/night paid with a kiosk. "

    "The cons…lots of highway noise and trucks coming through but I like it if I am in a public place. The place was $20 for overnight. It was a full house. I felt safe!"

    6. Middle Ridge/Vermilion Valley Rest Area

    2 Reviews
    Amherst, OH
    12 miles
    Website

    "This is a test area on the Ohio Turnpike. Rv owners can self pay $20 to stay overnight. Quiet area away from the semis and common parking lot, but super close still to the plaza."

    "The location was in an suburban area."

    7. Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds

    1 Review
    Berea, OH
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (440) 243-0090

    $45 / night

    "Pulled in around midnight on a Wednesday and there were just two other vans parked overnight. Plenty of space if you just need to crash."

    8. Timber Ridge Campgrounds

    3 Reviews
    Vermilion, OH
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (440) 965-4113

    "You’re close to your neighbor but doesn’t feel like it. Quiet but also great for families. Looks like a lot of seasonal visitors."

    9. Cuyahoga Valley National Park - CAMPING NO LONGER OFFERED

    26 Reviews
    Peninsula, OH
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (440) 717-3890

    $80 - $110 / night

    "The Stanford House campground is the only one that's relatively easy to find online, but there are many other options."

    "Tucked in between Akron and Cleveland, this quiet NP has numerous hiking trails, historic buildings and the remains of the Ohio and Erie Canal. Well worth the side trip or destination."

    10. Riverview RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Vermilion, OH
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (209) 606-0848

    "If you need a pump out it 20$ for emergency situations."

    "Great park in a great location with great people."

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  • Maddy T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 3, 2025

    East Harbor State Park Campground

    Beautiful but Buzzy

    I booked one night here for the amenities on a cross-country trip.

    The laundry, showers, and water fill stations were convenient/ well-maintained.

    I gave only 4-star however 2 reasons.

    1. for the 5hr lawn mowing caravan that started at 7am in every direction. I’m not even sure what they were mowing since the lawns looked freshly cut. It was obnoxious! And
    2. not enough signage. For example, I had to ask for directions to the laundry rooms and then they are quarter only with no change machine. I had to make a trip back to the office for change.

    Overall, a nice spot with all the amenities you could need. Plenty of room and nice multi-use trail to the beach was great!

  • Adam A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 30, 2025

    Terrace Lakes Campground

    Family Fun and Friendly

    They have a nice big fishing lake they have a nice swimming Lake and other ponds to fish in a very relaxing and fun place to go

  • K
    Aug. 27, 2025

    American Wilderness Campground

    American Wilderness

    We had a good experience the place was clean and nice the amenities were great the staff was helpful and the laundry room was clean as well as bathrooms and showers.

  • Travis O.
    Aug. 27, 2025

    American Wilderness Campground

    Property is so relaxing and nice

    We had a nice time the place was clean and the people were nice as in other campers we had a good time we went to the pavilion to a get together.

  • Joe B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 25, 2025

    East Harbor State Park Campground

    Nice park

    Stayed 2 nights. The bathrooms are decent, laundry facility is good and the sites are a good size. There are trails and beaches in the park. I found a disc golf course in the park, and I really enjoyed the layout’s layout. The main issue is the mosquitoes, on every tee pad I was swarmed by at least 50 mosquitoes. It was by far the most mosquitoes I’ve ever seen in one area. I was warned, so I sprayed before going. It helped, but they still buzzed around your head.

  • Steven V.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 20, 2025

    Rvino - Camp Hiyo

    Nice spot

    Nice park, two fenced dog parks. Bathrooms were clean.

  • Jennifer H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 17, 2025

    Streetsboro-Cleveland SE KOA

    Quiet, peaceful, close to all the things

    We stopped here for a couple nights to go to a Cleveland Guardians game and go to Cuyahoga National Park. It was within great proximity to both and had all the amenities the kids and I love. Swimming (wish it were open a little later…) laundry 24/7, a game room, store with just what we needed to pick up a few things, a pond that seemed to always have someone fishing at it (that’s a good thing) and a big wide sites to spread out and have a nice campfire in. (Wood available 24/7 and trash pick up at the site in the AM). It’s always nerve wracking when the fire pits are close to the rigs - loved that these sits were wide. And while there are likely people here it feels nice and spread out.

  • Jerry L.
    Aug. 15, 2025

    Woodside Lake Park

    Old Park With Iron Laden Well Water Beware

       I stayed at this park for 2 months in 2023 and was planing on staying for 5 months in 2025. I left after 2 months due to iron& sulfur laden well water that is provided in at least half the park. I spent hundreds of dollars trying to filter and clean up the water to no avail. It damages everything and they won't put a treatment system in at the well pump like the 2nd well has so you can filter it to an acceptable level for drinking, cooking, washing etc.

       In 2023 I was in a section that was treated and my filters/softener did a acceptable job to make it work. I Used the laundry facilities also. This trip to see family in 2025 I was in a different section and by the second day it was unacceptable disgusting turbid rusty water with sulfur odor. I bought additional filters for Ferrous Iron Water treatment and remediation along with iron out chemical for cleaning fixtures and plumbing system on the camper. It barely worked well enough for a couple weeks between filter changes and rinsing the system for shower use. I Had to buy drinking water in town every few days for cooking, drinking and brushing teeth etc.

       New owners bought the park in 2023 and have increased monthly rent from$750 a month to$950 a month but don't seem to care enough about the health and comfort of their guest to do anything with the well water for a majority of the park. Let alone any of the other infrastructure or"amenities" to be generous in there reference This year even the laundry machines where too disgusting to use that we had to go into town for laundry also.

       The park needs major renovations to just bring it up to modern standards. The bath house is in decrepit condition moldy smelly and barely cleaned anytime I was over there. Site pads are rip rap 1" to 4" size rock with no fine rock coverings, or in some areas smoother rock and dirt but nowhere close to flat or level. Water drainage when its raining is deplorable and you very well might be in a mud pit at your doorway.

       It's sad there are no decent RV parks in the Cleveland area, just old campgrounds that have added hook-ups and market themselves as RV parks and now charge like they are RV Resorts. Reserve a space at your own risk and definitely verify where and what water source you are on. Bring plenty of filters and plan on sanitizing your system after staying there.

Guide to Avon

Camping near Avon, Ohio, offers a great mix of outdoor fun and relaxation. With several campgrounds nearby, you can enjoy nature while still being close to home.

What to do:

  • Hiking and Nature Trails: Explore the beautiful trails at Mohican State Park Campground. One visitor mentioned, "The pool is nice in the summer and the people working at check-in and at the camp store are so nice."
  • Fishing and Boating: At Kelleys Island State Park Campground, you can enjoy fishing and kayaking. A camper shared, "The campground is immaculate, quiet during the week, especially after Labor Day."
  • Playgrounds and Family Activities: Families will love the playgrounds at East Harbor State Park Campground. One review noted, "Great showerhouses and a very nice playground."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the facilities. A visitor at West Branch State Park Campground said, "The facilities were clean. The campground was quiet as much as can be expected."
  • Spacious Sites: Many enjoy the spaciousness of the sites. A reviewer at Findley State Park Campground mentioned, "We backed in and had plenty of space at our site."
  • Friendly Staff: Campers often highlight the helpfulness of the staff. One camper at Silver Springs Campground said, "The park manager is very nice and helpful as well."

What you should know:

  • Busy Seasons: Expect larger crowds during peak seasons. A camper at East Harbor State Park Campground noted, "Sites are very tightly packed."
  • Limited Privacy: Some campgrounds have sites that are close together. A visitor at Geneva State Park Campground mentioned, "Large sites but no privacy between sites."
  • No Full Hookups: Not all campgrounds offer full hookups. A reviewer at Findley State Park Campground pointed out, "It is not full hookup in most spots."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Campgrounds with Play Areas: Look for campgrounds that have playgrounds and family-friendly activities. One camper at Mohican State Park Campground said, "The playground is extremely age-friendly for every kid there."
  • Plan for Quiet Hours: Be aware that some campgrounds can get noisy. A visitor at East Harbor State Park Campground noted, "Quiet hours were, however, quiet!"
  • Pack for Rain: Be prepared for rain, especially if your campsite is on a slope. A camper at West Branch State Park Campground mentioned, "The rain on our last day quickly ran down the slope and saturated our area."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure to check the size of the sites before booking. A reviewer at Punderson State Park Campground said, "Make sure you check pictures of the sites to see if they will accommodate your rig/tent."
  • Bring Extra Power Cords: Some sites have power outlets located on a slope. A camper at Silver Springs Campground noted, "The outlets are at the top of a gentle slope, so if your power cord isn’t long enough..."
  • Explore Nearby Attractions: Take advantage of nearby attractions. A visitor at Findley State Park Campground mentioned, "It was a nice family place. Everyone was out and about."

Camping near Avon, Ohio, has something for everyone, whether you're looking for family fun, peaceful nature, or a friendly community.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find camping sites near Avon?

Several excellent camping options are available near Avon. Findley State Park Campground offers a quiet wooded retreat less than an hour from Cleveland with fishing, canoeing, and kayaking opportunities. The park features numerous walking trails and is perfect for nature lovers. For RV travelers, Middle Ridge/Vermilion Valley Rest Area on the Ohio Turnpike provides convenient overnight stays with nearby amenities. Other noteworthy options include Heritage Farms (a working Christmas tree farm with campsites), American Wilderness Campground (with tent sites offering electric and water), and Penitentiary Glen Reservation for a more rustic experience.

Which is the most popular campground near Avon, OH?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Avon, OH is American Wilderness Campground with a 4.5-star rating from 16 reviews.

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