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Best Campgrounds near Wadsworth, OH

685 Reviews

Camping options within 30 miles of Wadsworth, Ohio range from developed campgrounds with full amenities to primitive sites in natural settings. The region includes several established campgrounds like Maple Lakes Campground in Seville and Clay's Resort Jellystone Park in North Lawrence, both offering cabin accommodations alongside traditional tent and RV sites. Nimisila Reservoir Metro Park Campground and Silver Springs Campground provide alternatives for campers seeking proximity to water features. Most campgrounds in the area support mixed-use camping with varying levels of hookups and facilities.

Seasonal operations affect availability throughout the region, with many campgrounds operating from April through October. "This campground is very well maintained. The signs were easily identifiable with where each roadway led, along with each trail was marked," noted one visitor about Portage Lakes State Park. Travelers should check current status as some previously established camping areas, like Cuyahoga Valley National Park, no longer offer overnight accommodations. Access varies significantly between locations, with some campgrounds offering paved roads suitable for large RVs while others have more primitive entry points. Summer weekends typically experience higher occupancy rates, making advance reservations advisable during peak season.

Several visitors mention the quality of waterfront camping as a highlight in the region. Big Bend Trailhead Primitive Camping in Summit Metro Parks offers free sites specifically designed for hikers and cyclists along the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath. A camper wrote, "Luckily I found this spot while staying in Ohio, and it has everything. It's so high up and in the woods so even if people are around, it still feels private." Maple Lakes Campground receives consistent praise for its spacious sites and lake access, with one visitor describing it as "a beautiful location with lots of space between sites." Family-friendly amenities appear frequently in campground reviews, with swimming areas, fishing lakes, and playground facilities mentioned as standout features at several locations throughout the region.

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Best Camping Sites Near Wadsworth, Ohio (141)

    1. Cuyahoga Valley National Park - CAMPING NO LONGER OFFERED

    26 Reviews
    Peninsula, OH
    17 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."

    2. Maple Lakes Campground

    6 Reviews
    Seville, OH
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (330) 336-2251

    $45 - $50 / night

    "Happy with this campground we just moved out here from utah and this is our first time out with the 5th wheel in Ohio."

    "You aren’t allowed to walk a dog around the park which was a very odd rule. Had to stay at your site."

    3. Silver Springs Campground

    31 Reviews
    Stow, OH
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (330) 689-5100

    $15 - $22 / night

    "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. "

    4. Nimisila Reservoir Metro Park Campground

    13 Reviews
    Green, OH
    13 miles
    Website

    $23 - $35 / night

    "Even though the campground is very small, the sites are relatively private, and disappearing into the woods so close to home is very refreshing."

    "Sort of close to other sites but no one behind you so at least you have some space! Definitely plan to come back in the summer. Only 30 minutes to the national park."

    5. Clay's Resort Jellystone Park

    12 Reviews
    Canal Fulton, OH
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (330) 854-6691

    "Highly recommend close proximity to bathrooms and showers. Spacious! Concrete slab with full hookup and straw instead of mud/grass. The bathrooms are very well cleaned and maintained."

    "The lake was virtually algae free, and even during this pandemic, it didn’t feel over crowded at any point. My kids really enjoyed the entire time and were wore out!"

    6. Willow Lake Park Inc

    10 Reviews
    Brunswick, OH
    14 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"

    7. Findley State Park Campground

    42 Reviews
    Wellington, OH
    26 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."

    8. Heritage Farms

    10 Reviews
    Peninsula, OH
    17 miles
    Website

    $35 - $55 / night

    "Located about ½ mile off the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath, this campground is a part of a 5th generation working farm.  "

    "really lovely camp spot. beautiful views and surroundings. Extremely close proximity to CVNP. lots of room for kiddos to run wild."

    9. American Wilderness Campground

    16 Reviews
    Grafton, OH
    21 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."

    10. Streetsboro-Cleveland SE KOA

    25 Reviews
    Streetsboro, OH
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (330) 650-2552

    "It's also close to Akron & Cleveland.

     I was pleasantly surprised at how scenic it is. I expected an urban KOA. This one is in a rural area outside Streetsboro."

    "Clean facilities, 3 lakes (one with a fishing pier), 2 dog parks, and super friendly staff. 30 min to Cleveland. Walmart, gas stations and restaurants within 5 miles."

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  • Jeremy R.
    Sep. 14, 2025

    Canal Fulton Canoe Livery & Campground

    Great location, laking facilities

    The campground runs along 100 yards or so of the tuscarawas River. Sandwiches by a railroad, and walking path. They allow you to drive to your spot to pack/unpack, but have to park in the lot. While the campsites are scenic and what you expect... the washroom, especially the shower are pretty lacking. There's a nice covered picnic area with grills available with your own gas. And a small (toddler) kids area. All in all, a great cheap spot for a quick stay.

    We stayed mid September and there was live music walking distance every night, a cute ice cream shop a short walk over the bridge, and a nice playground on the other side of the river that was also an easy walk.

    I didnt partake in the canoes... but they do a river clean up monthly and really seem to enjoy what they do.

    All in all a great cheap spot for a quick stay.

  • 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.

  • Noel L.
    Aug. 20, 2025

    Scenic Hills RV Park

    Great campground

    Close to everything Amish in Berlin. Asked for a shaded area...got a perfect one that had shade all day. Friendly and helpful staff. Free firewood.Very clean and well kept park.

  • 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 Wadsworth

Camping sites near Wadsworth, Ohio range from primitive spots near reservoirs to full-service family campgrounds with cabin options. Located in northeastern Ohio at approximately 1,150 feet elevation, the area experiences distinct seasonal changes with humid summers reaching into the 80s and cold winters that limit camping primarily to April through October. Winter camping opportunities exist but are limited to hardy campers willing to face temperatures that commonly drop below freezing.

What to do

Hiking trails at Heritage Farms: Situated within a working Christmas tree farm, this unique camping destination connects to the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath. "Located about ½ mile off the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath, this campground is a part of a 5th generation working farm. Both standard campsites and shelters are available and are scattered among a working Christmas Tree farm," notes one camper at Heritage Farms.

Kayaking at Nimisila Reservoir: The 800-acre reservoir offers excellent kayaking opportunities with no gas motors allowed. "Nimisilin seems perfectly poised for those eager to launch kayaks, stand up paddle boards, and boats with small motors. I saw several people fishing, and at least a dozen people out on the water," reports a visitor to Nimisila Reservoir Metro Park Campground.

Mountain biking at Findley State Park: The park features numerous trails designed for mountain biking enthusiasts. "There are quite a few trails and a lake with a beach for swimming. It can get fairly crowded if you are here with a trailer that requires electrical hookups since there are only so many sites available with electric," explains a camper at Findley State Park Campground.

What campers like

Spacious, shaded sites: Campers appreciate sites that offer privacy and natural surroundings. "We enjoyed the shade at our site this week and the space between us and our neighbors," notes a visitor to Findley State Park. Another adds, "Plenty of shady campsites, good balance of primitive and camper sites."

Clean facilities: Many campers mention the importance of well-maintained bathrooms and shower facilities. At Silver Springs Campground, a camper reports, "Staff was very friendly as they made their rounds! We checked in late and they came around and gathered our info and told us about the place."

Fishing opportunities: Several campgrounds feature fishing ponds or lake access. "The sites are RV and tent sites. They offer coupons for return campers. The suppounding area is nice and the owners are welcoming. Very clean," reports a visitor to Silver Springs Campground.

What you should know

Water limitations: Some campgrounds have minimal water facilities. A camper at Nimisila Reservoir warns, "Please do not make the mistake I did. There is no running water here. No showers, nothing to wash with or drink. You must bring in your water and bath when you get home."

Seasonal operation: Most campgrounds in the area operate from April through October. At Maple Lakes Campground, which operates April 15 through October 1, a visitor shares, "This is a beautiful location. Lots of long term campers. Beautiful trees and the fishing lakes had lovely benches."

Frequently Asked Questions

What amenities are available at Wadsworth camping areas?

Camping areas near Wadsworth offer varied amenities to suit different preferences. Toodik Family Campground Cabin & Canoeing provides excellent facilities including a laundry room, swimming pool, and clean bathrooms in a nicely shaded setting. Kool Lakes Family RV Park features affordable sites with a family-oriented atmosphere and a gravel road system connecting numerous campsites. Other area campgrounds typically offer fire rings, picnic tables, and access to hiking trails. Some locations provide modern restrooms with showers, while more primitive sites may only have basic facilities. Many campgrounds in the region also feature water recreation opportunities like fishing, kayaking, and canoeing.

Is tent camping available near Wadsworth?

Yes, tent camping is readily available near Wadsworth at several locations. Heritage Farms, located just half a mile off the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath, offers standard tent campsites scattered among a working Christmas tree farm. Penitentiary Glen Reservation Campsite provides a cozy tent camping experience with plenty of firewood provided and proximity to scenic gorge trails. For a historical experience, Malabar Farm State Park Campground offers tent camping in a conservation-focused setting. Most area campgrounds accommodate tents, though reservation policies and seasonal availability vary, so checking ahead is recommended.

What are the best campgrounds near Wadsworth?

Several excellent campgrounds are within easy reach of Wadsworth. Findley State Park Campground offers a peaceful wooded retreat less than an hour away with great fishing, canoeing, and hiking trails. Nature enthusiasts also appreciate Mohican State Park Campground for its clean facilities, river tubing, and convenient trailheads. For those seeking smaller, more primitive options, the four campsites at Towpath Trail Peace Park provide a charming roadside experience within easy distance of Akron. Nimisila Reservoir Metro Park Campground and West Branch State Park also offer quality camping experiences in the region.

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