Camping sites near Bolivar, Ohio offer diverse experiences from waterfront lake camping to family-oriented resorts. The area sits in Tuscarawas County at approximately 940 feet above sea level with mild summers averaging 82°F and moderately cold winters. Most campgrounds remain open from May through October with several offering extended or year-round seasons.
What to do
Horseback riding adventures: Canton/East Sparta KOA Holiday - Bear Creek Ranch offers on-site horseback riding that's particularly popular with families. "Took the kids on the horse ride and they loved it. All staff were very friendly," reports Bradley B., while Lisa D. mentioned it's "Great family owned KOA. Horseback riding on site."
Water recreation activities: Atwood Lake Park Campground provides extensive water-based activities with boat docks positioned conveniently near waterfront campsites. Susan S. explains, "Docks available 50' from our waterfront lot. We could leave our camper, take the boat over to the beach and drop off the grandkids and me the Nana for swimming at the beach dock."
Zip lining thrills: Woods Tall Timber Resort features zip lining over their swimming lake for added excitement. Ashley S. describes the experience: "We have never experienced so much fun all in one place, from the clean swimming lake, to ziplining, to rv camping, and well kept bath houses."
What campers like
Clean, modern bathroom facilities: Evergreen Park RV Resort maintains exceptionally clean bathroom facilities. Bob R. notes, "The bathrooms and showers are spotless and very private," while Beth G. adds, "Club house and pool are immaculate, including public restrooms and showers."
Waterfront sites with fishing access: Atwood Lake Park Campground receives praise for its lakefront locations. Susan S. raves, "Atwood lake is a true gem. Has everything you need. The H campground loops are full hookups, some right on the water." Fred R. confirms, "Nice to see sailboats on the lake. All new camping spots with full hookup."
Historic canal trail access: Towpath Trail Peace Park offers direct access to the historic Ohio & Erie Canal towpath. Brannon M. shares, "For those who have ever dreamed about the great hiking pilgrimages in Europe, the towpath trail is Ohio's answer for historically-rooted hiking." He continues, "The property line is on one of the most significant places in Ohio history. You are literally camping 200 yards from where Native American wigwams used to stand."
What you should know
Site spacing considerations: Some campgrounds have tightly packed sites. Doug K. reports about Evergreen Park RV Resort: "Very clean and nice campground. I only negative for me was the campsites are very close to each other." Jeffrey shares a similar experience at Amish Country Campsites: "Very small campgrounds literally next to if not part of a corn field, extremely cramped, back of our camper was 2ft from the camper behind us."
Water quality varies: Water quality can be inconsistent at some campgrounds. One visitor at Clay's Resort Jellystone Park noted, "The water smelled horrible, and both the shower head and faucet were caked with scum. My kids begged not to have to take a shower because of the smell."
Traffic and noise considerations: Some camping areas near Bolivar experience traffic noise. Regarding Towpath Trail Peace Park, Brannon M. cautions, "Joe let me know that the train passes through more frequently than some campers prefer. Also, if you're sensitive to road noise, you want to know that the road passes fairly closely to the campsites."
Tips for camping with families
Look for designated swimming areas: Memory Park Campground offers peaceful sites with access to water. Zac C. shares, "We stayed in Cousins Cove. Everyone was raving about the newlyweds site so we walked over. That particular spot had a great fishing spot."
Check for family entertainment options: Many campgrounds offer activities specifically for children. Leslie C. says about Atwood Lake Park Campground, "My kids and I have been coming to Atwood for the last 10 years. We look forward to it every summer. The people are friendly and there is always something to do!!"
Prioritize campgrounds with play areas: Some camping areas feature designated playgrounds. Fred R. notes about Atwood Lake Park, "Kids love the playgrounds and being able to bike or scoot all around. Shower house's are superb. Great fishing."
Tips from RVers
Choose level sites carefully: RV sites vary in levelness across campgrounds. Chuck E. mentioned about Clay's Resort Jellystone Park, "I stayed on site LV27. Great location, but not even close to level. Seemed to be the only site with this issue."
Look for full hookup availability: Woods Tall Timber Resort accommodates larger RVs with proper hookups. Judy M. shares, "Such a beauty, even with a large RV we were accommodated. Lots of fun activities, and the trees are tall!" Traci B. adds, "Ohio has a lot of great campgrounds/resorts and this one is one of the best!"
Check for off-season operation: Evergreen Park RV Resort stays open year-round, making it suitable for winter camping. Andrea F. reports, "We camped here the second weekend in December and had the park mostly to ourselves. There were only 3 other campers there. The game room was nice as well as the indoor pool."
