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Camping areas near Columbiana, Ohio range from state parks with full amenities to private campgrounds with cabin options. Beaver Creek State Park Campground in East Liverpool provides tent, RV, and cabin camping with access to fishing and hiking trails. The Salem-Lisbon KOA offers year-round camping with tent sites, RV hookups, cabins, and glamping options. Guilford Lake State Park Campground maintains electric hookups, showers, and boat access just outside Lisbon. West Branch State Park Campground in Wayland features diverse accommodation types including cabins and yurts with lake access.
Road conditions and seasonal availability vary throughout the region, with most campgrounds open year-round but some, like Flying Finn Family Campground, operating only from May to October. Water levels at lakes can affect boating and fishing opportunities. According to one visitor, "West Branch State Park was a very welcome experience with no trouble pulling in at 3 pm on a Sunday after Labor Day with no reservations and snagging a very nice spot." Advance reservations are recommended for weekend camping during summer months when waterfront sites fill quickly. Cell service can be limited in some areas, with one reviewer noting "weak T-mobile cell service" at Pymatuning State Park.
Several visitors highlight the lake access as a primary draw for camping in the region. Atwood Lake Park receives praise for its newly revamped camping areas and full hookup sites with lake views. Many developed campgrounds in the area feature playgrounds, fishing access, and hiking trails. A review from Beaver Creek State Park mentioned clean bathrooms and showers. Some campgrounds like Getaway Beaver Creek specialize exclusively in cabin accommodations, providing a more comfortable option for those not interested in tent camping. Mixed-use campgrounds offering both primitive tent sites and full-service RV spots are common throughout the region, though tent campers should research carefully as some locations are primarily designed for RVs with limited tent-friendly terrain.
Best Campgrounds near Columbiana (137)
1. 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 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. 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."
4. Guilford Lake State Park Campground
"This beautiful small state park is only a half hour away from my house. It's close enough that we ho for a week several times a year and I can still drive to work daily. We love the sites lakeside."
"You are close together and no privacy like they have at other ohio state parks. I was able to snag a site on the water same day. Bathhouse is dated but clean and stocked."
from $37 / night
Check Availability5. 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 Availability7. Raccoon Creek State Park Campground
"All and All great place to camp, good things; 1) lots of deer, turkeys, racoons, owls etc. 2) close to a farmer's market Jankowski's great place to get fresh food, 3) once you have level camp, all good"
"This location is pretty great, especially since it's very close to Pittsburgh. You can go canoeing, hiking, swimming, and camping! There is even a nice snack bar during the summer!"
from $22 - $128 / night
Check Availability8. 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 Availability9. Tomlinson Run State Park Campground
"Bathhouse is heated with showers that have a fiberglass tub surround, not concrete. Nice hiking trails that connect through the campground. "
"There are trails and fishing so plenty to do. Fairly sparse in April but a lot of people still driving and walking by. Alcohol prohibited"
from $28 - $40 / night
Check Availability10. Getaway Beaver Creek
"If you are looking for a quiet getaway with gorgeous surroundings, this is the definitely place for you."
from $119 - $299 / night
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Drive Time
- 18 min from Youngstown, OH
- 50 min from Canton, OH
- 52 min from Weirton, WV
- 53 min from Akron, OH
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Recent Reviews near Columbiana, OH
775 Reviews of 137 Columbiana 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 Columbiana
Campsites near Columbiana, Ohio range from primitive tent spaces to full-amenity facilities across Mahoning, Columbiana, and Beaver counties. The region features rolling hills and woodlands at elevations of 900-1,200 feet, with summer temperatures averaging 75-85°F. Many sites border lakes, streams, or reservoirs that can experience significant water level fluctuations during dry seasons.
What to do
Kayaking at small, quiet lakes: Mill Creek Camping at Berlin Lake Wildlife Area offers multiple water access points. "The only thing we were unable to do is have a camp fire. The fire ring was pushed so far down in the mud we were unable to get good air flow to start a fire," noted one visitor who instead took "the inflatable kayaks out on the lake twice and it was so smooth and clear."
Historical exploration: Beaver Creek State Park Campground features a pioneer village with original buildings. "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)," according to one camper.
Winter camping options: The Salem-Lisbon Ohio KOA provides year-round camping opportunities with heated facilities. A winter visitor reports, "This was an awesome place for a winter trip! The tent sites were big and right on the lake. Everyone was so kind!"
Geocaching and disc golf: West Branch State Park offers activities beyond typical hiking and fishing. "We also played some disc golf and went geocaching. The campground is nice—the toilets are just pit toilets and they do have a sun shower."
What campers like
Privacy at tent sites: Tomlinson Run State Park Campground offers secluded spots for tent campers. "Most of the sites were pretty private and ours was probably the most private and had a lot of space since we were on the very end of the road/cul-de-sac," noted a visitor who stayed at tent site 40.
Pine forest camping: Beaver Creek State Park has distinctive pine tree camping areas. "We camped this past weekend in site 50. It is an unbelievably spacious site under towering pine trees. The site sits back off the road and really makes you feel like you have the place to yourself," shared one camper.
Clean facilities: Campers consistently note well-maintained bathrooms at Guilford Lake State Park Campground. "The bathrooms were extremely well maintained," wrote one visitor, while another mentioned, "The camp sites on the water are very spacious, but the ones on the inside of the loop, not so much."
Dark skies for stargazing: Several sites offer minimal light pollution. One Beaver Creek visitor noted, "The sky was dark enough to see far more stars than you'd see near any larger towns or cities. To cap it off, we laid in our tent dozing off to the sounds of owls and coyotes!"
What you should know
Sloping terrain at many sites: West Branch State Park Campground has elevation challenges. "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," reported one camper who advised site selection caution.
Limited water availability: Some parks restrict water usage. At Beaver Creek, "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!"
Road access restrictions: Vehicle size matters when accessing certain areas. A camper at Beaver Creek advised, "There is a road in the park (Echo Dell Road) that RVs/Trailers can't go on so make sure you approach this campground from Leslie Road!"
Wildlife encounters: Expect wildlife interactions, especially with water birds. A Guilford Lake visitor warned about "Goose excrement all over on the lakeside campsites - bring a small shovel and a lot of plastic bags. Plan on cleaning before you set camp (my site was disgusting)."
Tips for camping with families
Playgrounds and activities: Mill Creek Camping offers multiple recreation options. "The park itself and the bathrooms were very clean. We book a lakefront site and it is just gorgeous! We have our own private little beach which our dog loves," reported a visitor.
Tent sites near play areas: Beaver Creek has strategic sites for families with children. "We got a site near the playground, which my 3 year old enjoyed. The campground wasn't busy and we had a lot of privacy."
Kid-friendly beach access: Guilford Lake provides dedicated swimming areas. "They have a playground, a basketball court, and their own beach for the campers. Along with several docks to fish from and launch your kayak," noted one visitor.
Mixed cabin options: For families not ready for tent camping, Getaway Beaver Creek offers cabin alternatives. "We had a cozy cabin with 2 bathrooms. We also had a small kitchen where we could cook when we didn't want to cook over the fire."
Tips from RVers
Approach routes: Raccoon Creek State Park Campground can be challenging to access. "You drive up a long, steep, windy road to the campgrounds, not to mention the drive to get to the town was very out of the way," warns one RVer.
Water fill stations: Several campgrounds have problematic water access. At West Branch, "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."
Cell service considerations: Mobile connectivity varies significantly. At Raccoon Creek, "If you're on Sprint or T-mobile - there is no service."
Dump station accessibility: Most area campgrounds have dump stations, but they may have limited hours. At Tomlinson Run, one RVer noted "Dump station—2 way and potable water on the other side of it. The only place to drop your trash too."
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best campgrounds near Columbiana, Ohio?
What are the best campgrounds near Columbiana, Ohio?
Several excellent campgrounds surround Columbiana. Beaver Creek State Park Campground is one of the closest options, offering drive-in and walk-in sites with water access and clean facilities. For lakeside camping, Guilford Lake State Park Campground provides beautiful water views, boat-in access, and is big-rig friendly. Those willing to drive a bit farther will find Jefferson Lake State Park Campground, a hidden gem with clean facilities, a playground, and 18 miles of multi-use trails. The park features a small lake perfect for fishing, wading with children, or skipping rocks. Most campgrounds in the region offer basic amenities like restrooms and reservable sites.
What camping sites near Columbiana are currently open year-round?
What camping sites near Columbiana are currently open year-round?
Mosquito Lake State Park Campground offers year-round camping with somewhat private sites and is considered one of the best parks in Ohio. The park features multiple trails and a dog park next to the lake, making it ideal for winter camping adventures. Atwood Lake Park Campground in eastern Ohio is another excellent option with year-round availability. This relatively new facility has been completely revamped in recent years and provides a beautiful setting in all seasons. While many state parks in Ohio reduce services during winter months, these campgrounds maintain accessibility throughout the year. Always call ahead to confirm current operating status and available amenities during off-season visits.
Are there any RV resorts near Columbiana with full hookups?
Are there any RV resorts near Columbiana with full hookups?
Kool Lakes Family RV Park is a family-oriented option near Columbiana that accommodates RVs with affordable sites. The park features a gravel road system connecting numerous camping spaces and is particularly well-suited for families. Another excellent option is Salem-Lisbon Ohio KOA, which provides full hookups and is designed to be big-rig friendly. This KOA offers the typical amenities RVers expect, including water and toilet facilities, with the added convenience of being a short drive from Columbiana. Both locations are popular among RVers in the area, so reservations are recommended, especially during peak camping season.
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