Best Tent Camping near Brunswick, OH

If you're looking for a place to pitch your tent near Brunswick, look no further. Finding a place to camp in Ohio with your tent has never been easier. From remote to easy-to-reach, these Brunswick campsites are perfect for tent campers.

Best Tent Sites Near Brunswick, OH (17)

    Camper-submitted photo from Cuyahoga Valley National Park - CAMPING NO LONGER OFFERED
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    1. Cuyahoga Valley National Park - CAMPING NO LONGER OFFERED

    26 Reviews
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    117 Saves
    Peninsula, Ohio

    Overview

    Cuyahoga Valley National Park is a destination for millions of visitors each year who enjoy hiking, riding the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad , biking and picnicking. Whether you need an area large enough for a family reunion or just an intimate spot for two, Cuyahoga Valley is an ideal destination. Picnic areas are scattered throughout the park. Two rustic shelters, Ledges and Octagon, are available for reservation in the Virginia Kendall Unit of Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

    Recreation

    With many different facilities and attractions in the park, there is something to interest everyone. Most shelter areas have open fields for games and nearby hiking trails.Visitors enjoy riding the scenic railroad, exploring the visitor centers, catching one of the summer concerts, attending one of the ranger-guided programs, biking the Towpath Trail or picnicking in one of the park's picnic shelters.

    Facilities

    Cuyahoga Valley's two shelters are fully-accessible. The Civilian Conservation Corps constructed them with American chestnut and locally quarried sandstone. The shelters are located near Ritchie Ledges, an area with approximately 2 miles of Sharon conglomerate stone cliffs about 30 feet (9m) tall. A large play field and hiking trails are available near each shelter.Ledges Shelter accommodates up to 75 people. It has two fireplaces and eight picnic tables inside, as well as eight tables in the outside pavilion and a large grill. Octagon Shelter accommodates up to 50 people. During the summer months its walls are removed; they are in place from October 15 to May 14. Seven indoor picnic tables, two fireplaces and an outdoor grill are provided.Both shelters have electricity for normal two-pronged household appliances such as coffee pots and crock pots. Drinking water is available at a drinking fountain from May 1 to September 15. Restrooms with flush toilets are available year-round.

    Natural Features

    The Cuyahoga River flows through the park for 22 miles (35 km), fed by more than 190 miles (306 km) of perennial (permanent) and ephemeral (temporary) streams. The Beaver Marsh and other wetlands, many lined with cattails and dense patches of duckweed, provide a home for many of the park's reptiles and amphibians and help filter pollutants from the water.

    Nearby Attractions

    Visit Brandywine Falls, the historic Boston Store Visitor Center, Ritchie Ledges, the Beaver Marsh and the Everett Road Covered Bridge. These are some of the more popular attractions in the park.

    Charges & Cancellations

    Cancellations more that 14 days before arrival will receive a refund minus a $10 cancellation fee. Cancellations less than 14 days out will forfeit the entire fee. However, the reserving party may be given an opportunity to reschedule the reservation (based on availability) within 12 months of the original reservation by contacting the park.

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    $80 - $110 / night

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    2. Heritage Farms

    9 Reviews
    52 Photos
    157 Saves
    Peninsula, Ohio
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    $35 - $55 / night

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      3. Hidden Hollow Camp

      1 Review
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      Lodi, Ohio

      Hidden Hollow Camp features a beautiful one-acre woodland pond and two nature trails. In geographical terms, a “hollow” is exactly as it sounds – a small valley or basin in the land. At the bottom of Hidden Hollow is the West Fork of the East Branch of the Black River. The rich soil of its floodplain is home to towering sycamore, black willow, and black walnut trees -- along with a diverse array of wildflowers. The trees and thickets here provide ideal habitat for migrating warblers. Visitors should plan on bird-watching during spring and fall migration.

      The enclosed building at Hidden Hollow Camp offers the perfect amenities for an “indoor camping” experience for up to 75 people, including a wood-burning stove, scenic wraparound porch, movie screen, electric range, food preparation tables, and a refrigerator. Alcohol is permitted inside the enclosed building only when reserved for day-use or camping.

      Although there is no indoor plumbing, the frost-proof water spigots with potable water are easily accessible at two outdoor locations. A gray-water pit for disposal of dirty dish water is located adjacent to the toilets. The site includes a campfire ring surrounded with plenty of flexible bench seating and a parade ground area with a flagpole for scout ceremonies. There are turf areas for outdoor recreation activities and a team-building challenge course.

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      5. The West Woods

      3 Reviews
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      Novelty, Ohio

      There are 2 primitive sites here. The West Woods is a 902-acre park that protects the historic sandstone ledges of Ansel’s Cave, Silver Creek and its watershed, extensive wetlands and mature forests.

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          8. Ottawa Overlook Backcountry sites

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          Brecksville, Ohio

          Three primitive sites along the trail with few amenities. Remember to LNT.

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          $5 / night

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            Camper-submitted photo from Park and Pack Campsite 10 — Mohican-Memorial State Forest
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          Recent Tent Reviews in Brunswick

          581 Reviews of 17 Brunswick Campgrounds


          • J
            Camper-submitted photo from West Branch State Park Campground
            Nov. 9, 2024

            West Branch State Park Campground

            Great park

            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. Bathrooms were clean separate showers verizon works well here.

          • KThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Silver Springs Campground
            Nov. 3, 2024

            Silver Springs Campground

            Simple but comfortable.

            Stayed here while visiting Cuyahoga NP although was 15-20 minute drive to park. But is close to quaint beautiful towns such as Stow Silver and Hudson. Close to a golf course. I felt the road noise was bothersome at night. Most of the sites are simple, treeless but grassy. The power station was several feet from the driveway but the camp host encouraged me to drive on the grass to access power. The price is very reasonable.

          • TThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Punderson State Park Campground
            Oct. 31, 2024

            Punderson State Park Campground

            Only consideration is noise...

            TL:DR-This is a really nice, well-kept campground, though there may be some noise.

            Pros: very clean, well-kept grounds and bathrooms; there's a nice-looking playground, two lakes, trails.

            Considerations: the entire time we were here, the wind was 10-15 mph and all of our neighbors were very quiet, friendly, and respectful. So the majority of what we heard was October winds blowing leaves off the trees (nice!!), but the few times the wind died down, or when motorcycles or large trucks were on the highway, the sound came thru loud and clear.

            The only other thing I can say that I don't think others did, is that some of the sites, like ours, while more or less level where you'd put an RV, might require going up or down an incline to get to the picnic table. A bit of a problem if you have trouble with knees or hips. ;)

          • Amanda E.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Findley State Park Campground
            Oct. 24, 2024

            Findley State Park Campground

            Very nice

            We tent camped. Loved the place. Loved the kayak launch. Some of the sites are super close together. We took a look around and got an idea of where we went to stay next time.

          • Michele M.
            Camper-submitted photo from Town and Country Camp Resort
            Oct. 2, 2024

            Town and Country Camp Resort

            Affordable, friendly and beautiful

            I have camped here 3 times as an adult and most of my childhood here. It's quiet, the campers and staff and friendly. They have large shaded sites and a few tent sites in the back still. It's not going to blow your mind here, but I will continue to enjoy T&C because of its cost, how close it is to home, and how enjoyable of a time I've had here.

          • Brian O.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Sandusky-Bayshore KOA
            Oct. 1, 2024

            Sandusky-Bayshore KOA

            Great base camp for visiting Cedar Point

            The owners are very frank about what they have here. This isn't a place to get away from it all. It's behind a car dealership and next to a fairly busy railroad. But they do offer amenities to make your stay easier.
             We normally stay at State Parks, so didn't understand all the options they had, and ended up with a deluxe dual site which had more than we needed, but was a pleasant surprise.
            Our site was not in the tree shaded area, but instead included a Shelter with table, a patio with furniture and a fire pit, a grill and a free-stranding sink and electricity. the sites are close together, but our neighbors were friendly and comradery was the norm. 
             The showers are a bit cramped, but plenty of hot water.  There are TWO heated pools, which we didn't have time to use.  Plus there's  a big bouncy hill for the kids, something I've never seen before. A good General store and friendly staff.
            We spent all our time at Cedar Point, but here are things for the kids to do here, including a crafts barn.

          • SThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Streetsboro-Cleveland SE KOA
            Sep. 25, 2024

            Streetsboro-Cleveland SE KOA

            It's a KOA, so know what you are getting

            I had a tent site and it wasn't bad. The site next to me was blasting music but turned it off around 8 so I won't dock points. The bathrooms were clean and it was easy to get to from the highway. There was a lot of road noise though. The tent platform was level and clean. I would stay again.

          • GThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Charles Mill Lake Park Campground
            Sep. 17, 2024

            Charles Mill Lake Park Campground

            Nice older campground

            Eagle point is more rustic than the campground by the marina. Gravel pads, many on sloping ground. No way to know which sites might work for you until you look when you arrive. Someone did answer the phone, though, and let us move to another site.We had electric-only, by choice, for 2 nights. Water nearby. Not very many transient campers, but lots of "seasonal" to permanent-looking larger trailers. Quiet in our loop because only a few sites were occupied. Very nice bathroom and shower building. The dump station here is set up for emptying totes- not much room to park a trailer/RV for dumping at it. We drove to the dump station by the marina to have more room to work. Rinse water hose at the sewer opening had no water hose fitting on it (just a skinny brass angled spout), so no way to rinse our blackwater tank. Potable water was 40 feet away, but all water came out of a backflow preventer, so no way to use a hose. Disappointed with the dump station. Overall, it was fine for 2 nights. If you have a boat, there are lots of covers to explore on the lake. The water is very silty, and rather shallow in most places.

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            Camper-submitted photo from Streetsboro-Cleveland SE KOA
            Sep. 9, 2024

            Streetsboro-Cleveland SE KOA

            Gross & Rundown

            I don’t have much to say about this campground but to start off on a high note the pool was nice. Now the reasons for our low rating. WiFi was nonexistent, everything was dirty and run down. Our RV site was ok. Family rented a cabin and it was disgusting. Dirty furniture-dishes-run down. Toilet looked like someone died in it. For $250 a night our recommendation is get a hotel-cheaper and cleaner (which is what our family ended up doing). Oh and letting permanent sites fly all sorts of political flags makes this KOA unwelcoming and honestly a little scary. Do not waste your money here.

          • Charles K.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Ashland Fairgrounds
            Aug. 31, 2024

            Ashland Fairgrounds

            Great place to stop over night

            Ashland fairgrounds has $20 tent sites or $35 full hookups. You may need an extension cord. All back in sites. Bathrooms are open and close by. No showers. Very clean and quiet. There were 4 others staying here. All were nice. If you arrive after hours grab an envelope and drop payment in an envelope. If you stay in the grass parking lot while no other events are going on you can stay for free.

          • Bill G.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Evergreen Park RV Resort
            Aug. 27, 2024

            Evergreen Park RV Resort

            Immaculate

            Truly a quiet, nice, meticulously cared for, and perfect place to stay. This place will be a regular destination from now on.

          • Hali R.
            Camper-submitted photo from Clay's Resort Jellystone Park
            Aug. 19, 2024

            Clay's Resort Jellystone Park

            Disgusting

            We recently stayed at the Yogi Bear Campground and, while the overall experience was fun, the condition of our cabin was absolutely unacceptable, especially considering the$900 we paid for just two nights. Upon arrival, we were shocked by the state of the cabin. There was hair all over the sink, toilet, and shower. The floors were filthy, with dog hair everywhere. It was clear that the silverware hadn't been properly cleaned, and the fans were caked with about a quarter-inch of dust. To make matters worse, we found trash and wrappers lying around, and there was a huge stain on the mattress protector. Crumbs were scattered throughout, indicating that the cabin had not been cleaned prior to our stay. I tried to clean the futon myself after realizing how dirty everything was, and the amount of dog hair and dirt I collected was appalling. When I spilled something on the floor and wiped it up with a paper towel, the towel turned black, showing that the floors likely hadn't been scrubbed in ages.

             The water situation was equally disturbing. 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. While I understand that water softeners and filters can be expensive, this was simply unacceptable, especially given how much we paid for the higher-end cabins. At the very least, the website should mention that guests might want to bring a shower head filter or be prepared for the poor water quality. 

            To add to our frustration, unlike the other cabins, ours didn't have a WiFi access code panel. Some of our friends stayed in nearby cabins, and only a few of them had the WiFi password. When we called to ask for the password, nobody ever called us back. This was especially concerning for our friends who had babies with them and needed WiFi to set up their baby monitors. 

            This level of cleanliness might be expected in a$50/night cabin, but for the price we paid, it is beyond ridiculous and incredibly disappointing.

          • Hillz M.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from The Farm at Grand River
            Aug. 16, 2024

            The Farm at Grand River

            Family Friendly idyllic farm get away

            My 6 year old daughter lived her farm animal dream life for a week! The hosts were so accommodating. My daughter loved the free movie nights under stars, running wild with the goats, and the play grounds and play houses kept her busy for hours! The eggs were delicious, I spent time by the fire, in a hammock, and soaking up the sunshine. It was the rejuvenating experience I needed. I will definitely plan to stay here again!

          • SThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Mohican State Park Campground
            Aug. 8, 2024

            Mohican State Park Campground

            Good overnight

            I didn’t see much of this park because I only stayed overnight, but I got a good nights rest and felt safe. A few of the spots are not level and it appeared that not all of them had tables or fire pits. It didn’t appear that anyone did drive throughs to monitor noise or who was there, but I didn’t mind. There were quite a bit of teens camping out and while they were pretty loud late into the night, it made me happy to see them camping and floating the river. The pit toilet shelters were large and clean too.

          • Alika T.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Mill Creek Camping — Berlin Lake Wildlife Area
            Jul. 29, 2024

            Mill Creek Camping — Berlin Lake Wildlife Area

            Nice campsites

            Gets loud and crowded on the weekend as usual, the shower house is pretty nice. There are fire rings and electrics and nonelectric sites. Swimming and boating is nearby.

            The water is muddy and the shoreline is sharp rocks.

            Peaceful when the early morning lawn mower brigade has gotten past and the dumpster work isn't at full force near my campsite (B18) at 7:30 AM.

          • JThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Riverview RV Park
            Jun. 20, 2024

            Riverview RV Park

            Friendly Campground

            Everyone at this campground is so friendly even the staff is great. The campground has season spots to daily and weekly spots along with yearly. Of course your stay length can determine your views. The campground has waterfront spots with tree coverage to no tree coverage to close up against one another spot where you can hear your neighbors. It’s the you get what you pay for. I have so far enjoyed my spot so far along with my neighbors. I have enjoyed the owner and managers despite other reviews on google. I would recommend and come back. My reasons for 4 stars is your are responsible for maintaining and cutting grass for your campground if you are seasonal to yearly, which is crazy since it’s not our grass and everywhere I have been before takes care of this. This campground does not have sewage and pumps you out twice a week if seasonal and yearly. If you need a pump out it 20$ for emergency situations.

          • J
            Camper-submitted photo from Maple Lakes Campground
            Jun. 19, 2024

            Maple Lakes Campground

            Overnight

            We stayed for a quick overnight. Plenty of grass and good spacing between the sites. Most appear to be seasonal or full time living. You aren’t allowed to walk a dog around the park which was a very odd rule. Had to stay at your site.

          • dellimama_6@yahoo.com
            Camper-submitted photo from Claremar Twin Lakes Camping Resort
            Jun. 18, 2024

            Claremar Twin Lakes Camping Resort

            Clar Mar/ Twin Lakes

            After booking online, they changed my reservation site to a small spot no where near the bathrooms as I asked. She told me it was right across from the site. Not true. No fire pit in this spot and the site was so small, (my driveway is bigger). Not the picture that supposedly represented what I was paying for. We went home very disappointed. The kids were so excited to go camping and it wasn't worth paying for. We will NEVER reserve a spot at this campground again.

          • Kimberly C.
            Camper-submitted photo from Willow Lake Park Inc
            Jun. 16, 2024

            Willow Lake Park Inc

            Enjoy the great camping! Absolutely beautiful and fun!

            Some days you just need peace and quiet sitting by the campfire and enjoying the creek and the woods. Other times you want to get up and go dance to the band, swim in the lake, join the bingo and other games or throw a grand picnic.  Willow Lake Campground offers it all.

          • i
            Camper-submitted photo from Willow Lake Park Inc
            May. 28, 2024

            Willow Lake Park Inc

            Beautiful campground

            Stay here for the holiday weekend, they offer plenty of activities for everyone. Had a band each night! Bad Juju was definitely a favorite of mine. During the band and the day they have a concession stand open with really good food, the girls that work in there are very lovely. The facilities were clean and staff members were respectful and friendly, really the whole park was. This is a great park for a weekend getaway for the family or even just for yourself.

          • D
            Camper-submitted photo from Ridge Ranch Campground
            May. 20, 2024

            Ridge Ranch Campground

            Bathhouse in poor shape

            It was a nice location to the turnpike but the bathrooms are so out of date. We have a small TT and use the bathhouse frequently. The stall doors hit your knees and the well water stinks…couldn’t wash my hand in the sink. Only one shower stall in the one of 2 bathroom locations. It was nice to see an area designated for dog swimming area. The office closed at 6 PM so no late arrivals. Nice pond but it was a little murky.

          • A
            Camper-submitted photo from (R&R HOF) American Wilderness Campground
            May. 19, 2024

            (R&R HOF) American Wilderness Campground

            We love AWC

            Such a great place to camp. We had such an enjoyable trip. The campground was just incredible.

            We visited with our family and really made

            Some happy camping memories, which will always treasure. Our site was really pretty and we would visit again!

          • CThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Mohican State Park Campground
            May. 16, 2024

            Mohican State Park Campground

            Great Location

            Older state park, but very well maintained. Restrooms and showers clean and sanitary. Pool was not open yet when we were there. Close to hiking, MTB trails, canoeing. Sites are generally level with ample spacing. Park staff were friendly and helpful. We camped at Mohican State Park in a Motorhome on a site along the river.

          • April J.
            Camper-submitted photo from Sandusky Milan RV Park
            May. 14, 2024

            Sandusky Milan RV Park

            Wonderfully Updated!

            This campground has been wonderfully updated! The owners have added in an additional playground, dog park, newly paved roadways, newly redone building, a new pavilion, fire pit, and boat parking! We love camping here every chance we get! It is convenient to the turnpike and Cedar Point is just a few miles away!



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