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A little too close together for my comfort. But very nice and relaxing area. And definitely more spread a part than commercial campgrounds.
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Northeast Ohio near Sebring features multiple established campgrounds with varying amenities and settings. West Branch State Park Campground provides year-round camping with tent, RV, cabin, and glamping options along with boat access to Kirwan Reservoir. Several private campgrounds complement the state park options, including KOA locations in Salem-Lisbon and Lake Milton-Berlin Lake areas. Most sites offer electric hookups, fire rings, and picnic tables, with many facilities providing shower houses and sanitary dump stations for RVs.
The camping season primarily runs from April through October, though some locations like West Branch State Park remain open year-round. Reservations are strongly recommended during summer months, especially for waterfront sites which tend to fill quickly. Primitive tent camping areas generally offer more privacy than the developed RV sections. Many campgrounds provide water and electric hookups, though full hookup availability varies by location. According to one visitor, "West Branch State Park was very welcome after our first two unlucky Ohio state park experiences. We had no trouble pulling in at 3 pm on a Sunday after Labor Day with no reservations and snagging a very nice spot."
Waterfront campsites rank as the most popular feature in the region, with numerous locations offering direct lake or reservoir access. West Branch State Park includes sites that back up to Kirwan Reservoir, while other campgrounds provide access to Berlin Lake, Guilford Lake, and Lake Milton. Facilities typically include clean restrooms, showers, and laundry options at the more developed locations. Several campgrounds include recreational amenities such as playgrounds, hiking trails, and boat rentals. A camper noted that West Branch has "nice playground with toy stocked sandpit, volleyball net, cheap laundry, dishwashing sinks, showers, and clean bathrooms." The region appeals primarily to local Ohio residents, with relatively few out-of-state visitors even during peak season.
Best Campgrounds near Sebring (146)
1. West Branch State Park Campground
"Ranger Review: Morsel Spork at West Branch State Park **Campground Review: **
This state park was very welcome after our first two unlucky Ohio state park experiences."
"Here's what's great about this campground situated at an easy drive from major cities like Columbus and Cleveland...its scenic, a fully loaded campground with bathhouses, parks, hiking paths, swimming"
from $30 - $52 / night
Check Availability2. Mill Creek Camping — Berlin Lake Wildlife Area
"Lots of playgrounds and you can access the lake for swimming and fishing from just about anywhere. The sites are well spaced and feel private, until you get closer to the lake."
"The people next to us parked their boat right behind their site. We even seen a doe and 2 fawn right here at our site!"
from $26 - $55 / night
Check Availability3. Guilford Lake State Park Campground
"This beautiful small state park is only a half hour away from my house. It's close enough that we ho for a week several times a year and I can still drive to work daily. We love the sites lakeside."
"You are close together and no privacy like they have at other ohio state parks. I was able to snag a site on the water same day. Bathhouse is dated but clean and stocked."
from $37 / night
Check Availability4. Salem-Lisbon Ohio KOA
"It's been raining and our step out is into mud. To be expected in the area during the winter. If it isn't snow covered, it's muddy. They have a little pizza shop and are right by Gilford Lake."
"This was another way for us to social distance as COVID-19 was still an issue. I also took photos of the camping bathrooms as each KOA does it a little differently."
5. Cuttys Sunset Camping Resort
"Nearby attractions are: The Hartville Kitchen (seriously worth it), Hartville hardware (again, worth it - believe me), Quail Hollow State Park, Football Hall of Fame, McKinley Museum, and Cuyahoga Valley"
from $42 - $60 / night
Check Availability6. KOA Lake Milton Berlin Lake
"My 2 boys had so much fun at the lake and the playground and the bounce pad ect ect! The owners and all the staff were extremely friendly and helpful and always around interacting with the guests."
"Very nice lake and inflatables in swim area. Good fishing lake as well. Lake milton is a jump down the road for boating."
7. Philabauns Hidden Cove Resort
8. Silver Springs Campground
"Water close by and port a pottie style bathrooms close to the camp sites. There are flush toilets a walk away but we didn’t use them. Sites are big and grassy but not super level."
"Silver Springs Campground is a small 27 site campground in Stow, Ohio, a convenient 17 minutes from Cuyahoga Valley National Park and a bargain at $18/night for a site with electrical hookups. "
from $15 - $22 / night
Check Availability9. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park™- Akron/Canton
10. Countryside Campground
"Friendly staff, and found what I hope will be be good spot with reservoir in the distance and leaves on the trees."
"There is a local butcher shop right around the corner and they have an incredible selection to choose from . The Buckeye ebail connects to the footpath down to the reservoir ."
Drive Time
- 22 min from Canton, OH
- 37 min from Youngstown, OH
- 40 min from Akron, OH
- 1 hr 8 min from Weirton, WV
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Recent Reviews near Sebring, OH
763 Reviews of 146 Sebring Campgrounds
- AAdam O.
TravelerSilver Springs Campground
Nice local park
Nice place to stay for the weekend. Inexpensive. No water hookups at the individual sites but potable water is available in the park. The downsides are the sights can get muddy if there is rain. Only portapotties nearby.
We had big storms roll through when we were there. Unfortunately a large branch broke off of a nearby tree and hit the engine hood of our RV and dented it in several places. It could have been much worse though and not the park’s fault. Could happen anywhere there are trees.
- WWilliam M.Traveler
Shenango Recreation Area Campground
Great clean place
Came tent camping here. Stayed on new duck loop, which from the looks of all the other sites, this one seemed more open, less R. V. Campers. Plenty of open spots even for the weekend. Place is clean, well kept, bathrooms are clean which is a plus. All the sites around have decent space between them. Close access to a lake. You can bring your boat
Zachary A.
GuideHeadwaters Park
Campsite A
Had a nice stay at the Camp Site A tent site, which they label as their ADA Accessible site.
Overall me and the kids had a really nice time hanging atbthe site and exploring around the lake. Lots of friendly people too.
Pros:
- Tent site was generally good with a picnic table and fire pit on-site
- Pull in parking right next to the campsite (which seems to be true for all tents and leantos)
- Great walkable area with lots to explore with the kids
- A few nice things just a 10min drive away like the Eagle Park splash park and playground and the cute Burton town square.
- Tons of birds for all my bird watchers
- Right at the entrance to the tent site area and right next to the restrooms
- Sometimes people bring horses down there for a walk
- Can't see other campers tent from your site (which i like because Im out here to get away from people)
Cons:
- Being right next the restrooms and tent area entrance is a higher traffic area. Didn't bother us much but could get annoying if woken up by a late night driver or door slam
- The stump on the tent site has a snake in it. Didn't bother us at all, only saw it once as it was slithering away, but thought other might like to know.
- Toilet was out of hand sanitizer
FAQ:
- No electic
- No plumbing or showers (it is basically an outhouse)
Peyton L.ScoutClay's Resort Jellystone Park
NO communication and severely lacking customer service skills
I won’t rate the other categories yet but I’ve been upset the whole process trying to plan my trip and the people have made it impossible. I’m constantly unable to get ahold of the park. I keep getting put on the“call back list” when trying to modify a reservation only for NO ONE to ever call back. I finally get ahold of someone after a MONTH… only to have zero customer service skills… they just said“oh we don’t even have a call list” so I ask for another form of communication I can have with me since my trip is in a month and I’ve had these issues for a month… they offer ZERO solutions and are not empathetic either. Another issue was last year I was hospitalized for several months due to an early twin birth so I had to push my trip to the following year… when I FINALLY got ahold of the park last year the women I spoke with trying to manage the rescheduling…was ZERO help surprise surprise… on top of that it took 13 calls and weeks before a manager got back to me…making the window to reschedule or get refunds closer to closing adding stress that you might not get to make your next move how you’d like… anyway…I simply asked for dates that matched the costs that we already paid for the trip so I didn’t have to pay more… I simply asked for it to be within the summer days since my previous reservation was during the summer time with all the extra water park and amenities that close at the end of August. I booked when my kid could use all amenities and there were no hour restrictions either due to still being in season. However the lady couldn’t accommodate or recommend any alternate dates to suite my trip that weren’t several hundred dollars more… now we started out with a trip all paid for last year with all amenities no hour restrictions to a weekend we had to pay more and are restricted hours wise on the summer amenities. As the person doing reservations you should be able to recommend dates and help me plan the trip accordingly to the money spent and not sit on the other end of the phone demanding I just give you dates…. After our trip we will never plan or schedule anything at this park again. Regardless of the amenities… for families traveling far distances you couldn’t make it anymore inconvenient, difficult, and time consuming for simply planning questions or just getting ahold of you in general. No sorrys…. Just a whole lot of…”hmm that’s weird well oh well, next” kind of attitude. Zero solutions just excuses. So that being first impressions not too excited to find out what we are in for when we arrive. Especially reading other reviews about deflated balls so you can’t use the hoops, broken a/c units that the property won’t even handle that their own employees have to give up their own personal comfort cause management won’t?… concession stands trash everywhere… broken hot tubs, WiFi not working in cabins for night time with children is tough…sad that my family’s first camping trip ever hasnt even happened yet and it’s been nothing but a headache to plan because of the staff. Yall make money to make the experience smooth for your consumers but somebody missed the memo.
- JJill S.Traveler
Punderson State Park Campground
One of our favorites
We love this park! Unfortunately it’s been so booked this summer we haven’t been able to go. It’s literally 30 minutes from us. The sites are fairly nice. Some near the water are shallow and you have to be careful. The park surrounding it is lovely. There’s a beach, a golf course and even a lodge and cabins. We always get good internet with our hot spot. If I’m being honest though, the worst thing is the bath house. The showers suck! There’s no privacy and I would never use them. There’s a nice playground for kids and a little nature center. We love riding our e-bikes there. Lots of critters and I’ve even seen an otter! Give it a try if you can find an opening!
Julie P.TravelerMercer-Grove City KOA
Nice campground
Nice campground! They hold lots of random activities for kids like tie dying, tractor ride, etc. We stayed in spot 24, which is very spacious, but I did not like the fact that it’s right next to the road where cars are speeding by. I do not think this spot in particular would be good if you have small children
Shannon S.ScoutPride Valley Campground
Perfect for us
The campground is well kept. Sites are well spaced. There’s a large clean swim lake, also a fishing lake. Lots of deer and wildlife. Monthly rates are $550 for full 50amp hookup.
- HHope H.Guide
Mill Creek Camping — Berlin Lake Wildlife Area
Large Campground in the middle of nowhere
Many sites on the lake. Old facilities. It eas humid and had rained (thunder storm). Quiet. Typical eastern usa camping with thick canopy of trees, mosquitoes. Site 80 was more open, and on a cul de sac. Gravel pad with a 2-3 degree slant. Lots of critters about.
Guide to Sebring
Camping spots near Sebring, Ohio range across Portage, Stark, and Mahoning Counties, with elevations between 950-1,250 feet creating varied terrain around lakes and reservoirs. The camping season extends beyond typical summer months at several locations, with West Branch State Park and Salem-Lisbon KOA offering year-round options for cold-weather camping enthusiasts. Most campgrounds in this region feature a mix of open and wooded sites with variable slope conditions.
What to do
Fishing access at Mill Creek: At Mill Creek Camping, the Berlin Lake Wildlife Area provides numerous fishing spots along the reservoir shoreline. "A very nice and clean campground with many access point to the lake. Our camp site was in close proximity to the restroom facilities. We were fourtante that our spot was right beside the lake and we could keep the boat docked their during our stay," reports Renee G.
Hiking trails at Silver Springs: Silver Springs Campground features wooded walking paths surrounding the campground area. "There is also a wooded walking trail network on the east and North sides of the campground," notes Gary G. The trails connect to larger recreational areas in the Stow community park system.
Mini-golf and recreation at Jellystone: Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park offers extensive recreational facilities with unlimited mini-golf for campers. "This campground has a really nice mini golf course! It's free for campers but the public can come and pay to play," writes Dawn R., adding that they have "a huge slide, a gaga pit, a playground, basketball, human foosball and pedal carts."
What campers like
Private showers at West Branch: West Branch State Park Campground features individual shower facilities that receive consistent praise. "Clean individual showers," notes Dan M. in his review. Another camper, Joe I., mentions "Bathrooms were clean separate showers verizon works well here."
Lakefront camping at Guilford Lake: Guilford Lake State Park Campground offers waterfront sites with direct lake access. "The camp sites on the water are very spacious, but the ones on the inside of the loop, not so much," reports Kevin C. The campground also features a dedicated beach area for campers, with George noting "Swimming beach. Convenient. Flat and quiet lake for paddlers."
Affordability at countryside locations: Less expensive options like Countryside Campground offer good value with tent sites starting at $18-25 per night. "Low cost for staying ($18 for a waterside, spacious site for up to 8 people, 2 tents at no additional costs)," shares Katie, who called it "one of my favorite campgrounds visited this summer."
What you should know
Site leveling challenges: Many campgrounds in the region have uneven terrain requiring leveling equipment. At West Branch State Park, Andrea F. reports: "Our site was labeled slight slope. That was a joke. We were only off 2 inches side to side but front to back we had to lower the front 15 inches. The jack was down as low as it would go and we were still off by 1.5 inches."
Variable bathroom facilities: Bathroom quality varies significantly between campgrounds. Silver Springs has limited facilities, with one reviewer noting "The bathrooms are portojons and there are no showers." In contrast, Countryside Campground gets high marks with "Showers were clean and spacious."
Weather impact on sites: Heavy rainfall can affect camping conditions at several locations. At Jellystone Park, Sally C. mentions "after a huge downpour of rain for a day, our beautiful premium site flooded." Sites near lakes and reservoirs may have standing water issues during wet periods.
Tips for camping with families
Dog-friendly options: Several campgrounds accommodate pets with dedicated facilities. Silver Springs Campground features "THE best dog park I have ever seen in this area. So my dogs loved this campground more than me and that was worth it," according to Kate W.
Activity schedules matter: Campgrounds like Jellystone Park have structured programs for children. "This place is AMAZING for families with kids! Tons of planned activities (about every hour) for everyone to enjoy," notes Sally C. Check activity calendars when making reservations to align with special events.
Swimming options for children: Lake Milton-Berlin Lake KOA offers lake swimming with inflatable water features. "Kids absolutely loved swimming in the little lake and sliding/jumping off the inflatables," reports Kelly R., though she notes "my only complaint is that the sites are very close together."
Tips from RVers
Sewer hookup positioning: Check the location of hookups before setting up. At Lake Milton-Berlin Lake KOA, Julie F. found issues with utility placement: "Our spot was level but our sewer hookup was next to the neighbors campfire so we couldn't hook up and had to use the dump station before we left."
Water fill stations: Some campgrounds have poorly designed utility stations. An RVer at West Branch noted: "The water fill is on an incline so when our tank was 'full' pulling away from fill station it was really only 2/3 full. This was okay for a short weekend but not good planning."
Site selection for larger rigs: For RVs over 30 feet, research site dimensions carefully. At Jellystone Park, one reviewer with a large motorhome reported: "We have a 41 foot class A and we were centimeters from dragging our bumper crossing the road to park."
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Sebring, OH?
What camping is available near Sebring, OH?
According to TheDyrt.com, Sebring, OH offers a wide range of camping options, with 146 campgrounds and RV parks near Sebring, OH and 1 free dispersed camping spot.
Which is the most popular campground near Sebring, OH?
Which is the most popular campground near Sebring, OH?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Sebring, OH is West Branch State Park Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 66 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Sebring, OH?
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Sebring, OH?
According to TheDyrt.com, there is 1 free dispersed camping spot near Sebring, OH.
What parks are near Sebring, OH?
What parks are near Sebring, OH?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 13 parks near Sebring, OH that allow camping, notably Michael J Kirwan Lake and Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
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