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Established campgrounds surrounding Boardman, Ohio provide a range of accommodations from tent-only areas to full-hookup RV sites and cabin rentals. Chestnut Ridge Park and Campground in nearby Hubbard features 115 sites with electric hookups, water access, and bathroom facilities, while KOA Lake Milton Berlin Lake offers tent camping alongside cabin and glamping options. Pioneer Trails Tree Farm Campground represents a more rustic option with limited amenities but peaceful surroundings. Most campgrounds in this region are within a 30-minute drive from Boardman, situated in Ohio's northeastern corner near the Pennsylvania border.
Camping season generally runs from May through October at most facilities in the area, though select campgrounds like West Branch State Park remain open year-round. Winter camping requires preparation for cold temperatures and potentially challenging road conditions. Many campgrounds require reservations, particularly during summer weekends and holidays. Sites with hookups typically range from $30-40 per night, while primitive tent sites start around $20. Accessibility varies between locations, with most established campgrounds offering paved or well-maintained gravel roads suitable for standard vehicles. A visitor noted, "The campground was very clean and well maintained. Has activities for all ages. The general store has an ice cream shop and food."
Water features represent a significant draw for campers in the region, with several campgrounds situated near lakes or incorporating small water bodies within their boundaries. Mosquito Lake State Park Campground and West Branch State Park provide access to larger bodies of water for fishing, swimming, and boating activities. Families particularly appreciate the recreational amenities at KOA Lake Milton Berlin Lake, where according to one review, "Kids absolutely loved swimming in the little lake and sliding/jumping off the inflatables." Chestnut Ridge receives consistently positive feedback for its level sites and clean facilities. For those seeking a more secluded experience, the limited sites at Pioneer Trails Tree Farm Campground offer a quieter alternative. Mixed-use campgrounds throughout the area accommodate various camping styles, though sites with full amenities tend to fill quickly during peak season.
Best Campgrounds near Boardman (151)
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. Mosquito Lake State Park Campground
"This park is one of my favorites in Ohio at this time. Most of the sites are some what private. There are many trails and even a fog park next to the lake."
"They told me Ohio State Parks were voted #1 in the US. Well there is a reason for that. Beautiful, clean, great spots, not a bad site in the entire park."
from $27 - $80 / night
Check Availability4. Chestnut Ridge Park and Campground
"Our family really enjoyed staying here, and our kids especially loved swimming and fishing in the lake. In the evening, we bought some firewood from the campground owners for our bonfire."
"The only downside for us is that we're full-time and this is close to "home." We don't really use the amenities, so we can't validate having to pay for anyone to visit us only at our rv."
from $45 - $55 / night
Check Availability5. Beaver Creek State Park Campground
"Site was fairly clean, but be sure to move the pine tree duff away from the fire pits to be safe. "
"direct access to the North Country National Scenic Trail and trails through main park"
from $23 - $50 / night
Check Availability6. Pioneer Trails Tree Farm Campground
"My first camping location and review. Camping in a tree farm has been cool! I called the number listed and left a message. See the friendly manager walking the farm."
from $35 / night
Check Availability7. 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."
8. 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."
9. Not Available
from $5 - $35 / night
10. Shenango Campground
"The Shenango Recreation Area is a large campground with some 300 plus sites located on a lake in western Pennsylvania. Access to the campground is fairly easy and about 12 miles north of I-80."
"Most spaces are shaded and if not on the water, close to the water. We took kayaks - endless places to put into the water including from many sites. Easy 1.5 hour drive from Pittsburgh."
from $24 - $38 / night
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Drive Time
- 5 min from Youngstown, OH
- 47 min from Akron, OH
- 55 min from Canton, OH
- 1 hr 3 min from Weirton, WV
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Recent Reviews near Boardman, OH
796 Reviews of 151 Boardman 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 Boardman
Campgrounds near Boardman, Ohio offer distinctive accommodations beyond the region's established facilities. Most camping opportunities are located within a 45-minute drive from Boardman's urban center, situated between Youngstown and the Pennsylvania border. Winter access remains possible at select locations like West Branch State Park, though campers should check specific road conditions as smaller access routes may become challenging during snowfall.
What to do
Kayaking and water activities: At Mill Creek Camping, visitors have access to Berlin Lake with multiple water entry points. "Very nice park with a lot of spacious spots. Scout camping, boat launch, primitive camping and more," notes one camper. Sites with water access provide convenience for boaters who want to keep their vessels nearby.
Dog-friendly amenities: West Branch State Park Campground offers dedicated dog facilities that enhance pet camping experiences. A visitor observed, "Dog park is pretty great, too! Good spot to camp for Cuyahoga Falls National Park." The park's trail system accommodates hikers with pets on many routes.
Historical exploration: Beaver Creek State Park provides access to a pioneer village with original structures. According to a camper, "The best part about the area was the history that surrounds it. There is a pioneer village near the park office that offers some picnicking areas around it. It also has original buildings from the pioneer days (church, school, etc)." The North Country National Scenic Trail also passes through the park.
What campers like
Private wooded sites: Many campsites in the region offer substantial tree coverage for privacy. At Pioneer Trails Tree Farm Campground, the camping experience occurs within a working tree farm, creating a distinctive environment. A reviewer mentioned, "Camping in a tree farm has been cool! Clean bathroom. Office to charge electronics and a campsite with firepit was great."
Clean facilities: Bathroom cleanliness receives consistent praise across multiple campgrounds. One camper at Chestnut Ridge Park and Campground stated, "The owners have a desire to keep prices steady" while maintaining clean facilities. Another camper highlighted West Branch's "clean individual showers" and mentioned "best bathrooms around! Showers great."
Spacious waterfront options: Waterfront sites are particularly valued at Shenango Campground in nearby Pennsylvania. A visitor reported, "We had site #9 which had electric hook up and you fill with water...Our site was waterfront which had a nice view." The sites provide scenic views though some have steep slopes to the water.
What you should know
Reservation requirements: Many sites require advance bookings, especially for premium locations. A West Branch camper advised, "Make reservations! (6 months in advance). Waterside sites fill up quickly!" Popular campgrounds fill completely during summer weekends and holiday periods.
Site leveling considerations: Uneven terrain affects some campgrounds. A West Branch State Park visitor noted, "First time at this park I can see why it's always booked up. It seems like the sites are good sized but some are on slopes even the pads so make sure to bring stuff to level." At Mosquito Lake State Park, a camper similarly mentioned, "Only negatives I have are some of lots are pretty uneven."
Seasonal limitations: Most campgrounds operate May through October, though availability varies. At KOA Lake Milton Berlin Lake, reviewers note the best weather typically occurs between late May and mid-September. A camper shared, "The campground was clean, the bathrooms were updated and also extremely clean. The campground had so many amenities its hard to name them all!"
Tips for camping with families
Water attractions: Family-oriented campgrounds often feature swimming areas. At KOA Lake Milton Berlin Lake, a visitor reported, "Kids absolutely loved swimming in the little lake and sliding/jumping off the inflatables." Mill Creek Camping also provides swimming opportunities with "many access point to the lake."
Playground access: Several campgrounds maintain dedicated play areas. A Mosquito Lake State Park visitor mentioned, "Beach was great and there is an epic playground for kids. If your kids are 8 and under they'll love the nature playground and nets provided to catch critters."
Weekend activities: Organized events occur at many campgrounds, particularly on weekends. West Branch State Park offers ice cream socials on Saturdays that children "always love to attend," according to one regular visitor. Others mentioned movie nights at various parks throughout summer months.
Tips from RVers
Site selection strategy: Level sites with good hookups require planning. An RVer at Chestnut Ridge noted, "They keep up on the gravel and leveling which is always appreciated." For larger rigs, a Shenango visitor advised choosing sites in the main Golden loop for better access.
Utility limitations: Water access varies significantly between campgrounds. At Beaver Creek State Park, an RVer reported, "They are on a well so there is limited water and they don't allow you to fill up your on board tank. Make sure you fill up before you go!" At Shenango, campers mentioned the need to fill at designated locations before proceeding to sites.
Road considerations: Access roads present challenges at some locations. At Beaver Creek, a reviewer warned, "There is a road in the park (Echo Dell Road) that RV's/Trailers can't go on so make sure you approach this campground from Leslie Road!" Similarly at Shenango, "The road going into the duck loops aren't as nice as the rest of the campground roads."
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best tent camping options in the Boardman area?
What are the best tent camping options in the Boardman area?
Tent campers near Boardman have several quality options to choose from. Jefferson Lake State Park Campground offers a peaceful tent camping experience in southeastern Ohio with clean facilities, a small lake perfect for wading, and 18 miles of multi-use trails. For a more unique experience, Towpath Trail Peace Park provides primitive camping with just four sites in a charming roadside location that's ideal for those seeking a quiet getaway without traveling too far from the Boardman area.
Are there any campgrounds near Boardman, Ohio?
Are there any campgrounds near Boardman, Ohio?
Yes, there are several campgrounds within driving distance of Boardman. Pymatuning State Park Campground is located on the Ohio/Pennsylvania border and offers beautiful lakeside camping with clean facilities and water views. For those willing to drive a bit further, Mosquito Lake State Park Campground is another excellent option with somewhat private sites, multiple trails, and lakeside recreation. Both parks are popular destinations for outdoor enthusiasts in the Boardman region.
Can I find RV parks or campsites around Boardman?
Can I find RV parks or campsites around Boardman?
RV enthusiasts will find several suitable options near Boardman. The Great Outdoors Family Campground is located just a couple miles from the PA/Ohio border with full hookups, though some sites lack shade. Kool Lakes Family RV Park offers affordable sites with a family-oriented atmosphere and gravel road system connecting numerous camping spaces. Other options include KOA Lake Milton Berlin Lake, which provides the amenities and consistency typical of KOA campgrounds with full RV hookups.
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