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."
