Best Tent Camping near Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Nestled between Akron and Cleveland, OH, lies Cuyahoga Valley National Park where campers can enjoy everything the park has to offer. Spend the day horseback riding exploring the trails and camp along a cow path to travel back in time. Fishing enthusiasts will find some of the best camping opportunities in Ohio are along the Cuyahoga River where you can toss a line out from the shore or a boat. And don't miss the majestic Brandywine Falls. There are plenty of campsites near Cuyahoga Valley National Park offering something for everyone. RV campers can also pull into the area campgrounds and find all of the amenities their large vehicles need.

Best Tent Sites Near Cuyahoga Valley National Park (15)

    1. Heritage Farms

    10 Reviews
    Peninsula, OH
    2 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.  "

    "It is in the cuyahoga valley national park, so it is in a very central area if you want to explore! The views from the camp spots are incredible. We stayed in a lean to and it was so much fun!"

    2. The West Woods

    4 Reviews
    Novelty, OH
    20 miles
    Website

    "Tent pad is raised so even though it rained and the water streamed through the middle of camp, tent was fine."

    "While this is a spot in a smaller park with a lot of day use, the site is a walk off of the trail, and situated slightly lower than trail level for privacy. Amazing sounds, smells, and relaxation."

    4. Ottawa Overlook Backcountry sites

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    Brecksville, OH
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (440) 526-1012

    $5 / night

    5. Rivers Edge Camping Area (Bridgeport Quarry Trailhead)

    3 Reviews
    Massillon, OH
    27 miles
    Website

    "Great access close to parking lot with privacy between you and the trail. Right alongside the river with a picnic table and firepit. Portable toilet in parking lot."

    "Located near the Bridgeport Quarry Trailhead about 2.5 miles north of Massillon, OH in the Stark County Parks District. These sites are specifically designed for hikers/cyclists."

    6. KimTam Park at Melanie Springs

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    Lakemore, OH
    17 miles
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    +1 (330) 310-7661

    $35 - $60 / night

    7. Camelot Camping Grounds

    1 Review
    Clinton, OH
    22 miles
    +1 (330) 855-5225

    8. Penitentiary Glen Reservation Campsite

    2 Reviews
    Kirtland, OH
    29 miles
    Website

    $25 / night

    "Even with the colder weather it was nice and cozy. Plenty of fire wood provided and a short distance away from the gorge to walk."

    "Would have given this site 5 stars but the walk to the site was a bit more of a haul than expected. It was just myself, kids, and pup."

    9. Headwaters Park

    2 Reviews
    Middlefield, OH
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (440) 286-9516

    $10 - $20 / night

    "I camped at site J the tent pad was level and easy to drive stakes into. I didn't use the toilets so can't comment on the cleanliness there."

    "Park has tent sites as well. Site G is a great setting and therefore books out more readily than other sites. Best for relaxation, chill kayaking, fishing, horseback riding, and shorter walks."

    10. Hidden Hollow Camp

    1 Review
    Lodi, OH
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (330) 722-9364

    "Vault toilets are fine."

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Tent Camping Reviews near Cuyahoga Valley National Park

545 Reviews of 15 Cuyahoga Valley National Park Campgrounds


  • Nancy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 21, 2017

    West Branch State Park Campground

    Love the Lake!

    This state park has a lot to offer with the highlight being a large 2,650-lake that appeals to fishermen, boaters, and swimmers. The park is over 5,000 acres and not only has camping but hiking, volleyball, fishing, playgrounds, picnicking, hunting, horseback riding, and more.

    The campground is divided into three loops with nearly 200 sites. Campsites include those with full hook-up (50 amp), electric only (50 amp), and some with no electric. This campground is suitable for everything from large RVs to tents. Sites and roads are paved and each site has a picnic table and fire pit. In loops where there is no water directly at the site, water spigots are scattered throughout. The restroom/bathhouses in our loop were really nice, modern, clean, and had laundry facilities which is a real plus at a state park campground. Campsites can be reserved online up to six months in advance. Since we were here in April, the campground was practically empty and getting a site was no problem. But, if you want one of the 29 full hook-up sites in the summer, you better book early.

    We really enjoyed the hiking trails and being able to leave our campsite and be right on the trails. There are approximately 12 miles of hiking trails and an additional 20 miles that are open to horses and snowmobiles. (Be aware that hunting is permitted in certain areas.)

    The park is about 15 miles from Cuyahoga Valley National Park which is a fantastic place to explore with a lot going on for the whole family! If you are interested in football, the National Football Hall of Fame is just down the road in Canton. The town of Hudson has a pretty, historic downtown with a fun old soda fountain.

    We would definitely stay at this campground again. It was a perfect place to stay while visiting family in the nearby town of Hudson. Loved having a paved site with full hook-ups especially since there was a lot of rain while we were there. The lake was perfect for kayaking and had we been able to stay longer we would have spent more time on the water.

  • Cynthia K.
    Aug. 18, 2022

    Streetsboro-Cleveland SE KOA

    Nice but...

     This KOA is only a few miles from Cuyahoga Valley National Park, which is our reason for coming to the area. 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. There is light industry behind the campground- trees cover it, but you can still hear it. There's some train & traffic noise.

     Nightly rate for the weekend is$10 higher.$69.99 seems a little high.

     There's 4 ponds, 2 that you can fish. There's a pool, playground & jumping pillow grouped together. Very noisy (we had site  2 right across from it), but it settles down after sunset. 

    The main office has a gift shop/store. They have scoop ice cream & fudge. 

    The sites are nice. The main area has some pull throughs, Some of the back in sites have a view of the pond. The tent sites are at the bottom of a hill & IMO too close together. Also too far away from the bathroom.

      Which brings me to the bathrooms/showers. I requested a site near a bath house since my husband is mobility impaired & we don't have a shower. We had site 2, which is right by the shower house& bathrooms. This one of those bathrooms where there's no Mens/womens, just individual bathrooms. After the first night the showers were all closed...for the duration of our 4 night stay. We had to drive to the back where there were 4 or 5 shower/bathroom combos. All for the use of the entire campground! It was a busy weekend& the bathrooms were VERY dirty. It got better Sunday evening, but when you know a lot of people are going to be in the bathrooms you need to step up your game!

  • Christina V.
    Sep. 25, 2022

    Silver Springs Campground

    It's Just a Field- But the Staff (and Dog Park) are Wonderful!

    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. 

    While there isn't much to say about the privacy at this campground, because you are generally just staying in a field, the manager was absolutely wonderful and gave us all kinds of maps and information on Cuyahoga National Park when he came around to check us in. 

    The campground can get very muddy during the wet season- the town offers a good description of each campsite on their website and we found the descriptions, as well as their warnings about flood potential, to be very accurate. Our site had a large mud hole, so we joked that we had a waterfront campsite and just rolled with it- the sites were large enough that we didn't have to park near the water. 

    Despite having a dog aggressive dog, we were able to check out Bow Wow Beach nearby because we went early enough in the morning that nobody was around. The dog park is really fun and offered a great opportunity for our dog to run around before we got back on the road. 

    We were really happy with this campsite and would definitely return at some point if we needed to visit Cuyahoga again.

  • Jen L.
    Aug. 23, 2018

    The West Woods

    Newer isn't always better

    There are 2 sites in the park both of which are walk in only and not close together. They are relatively small, 2-4 person tent only. Run by the Geauga Park District and only $5 for county residents, its cheap and looks it. Reservations must be made 3 days in advance, so no spur of the moment get aways. Basically it was just a space for a tent and a fire ring. No bathroom (about a half mile of trail away), no water, no picnic table, no alcohol. Basically I got the urge to camp in the early spring and wanted somewhere near home but I wouldn't stay there again, and wouldn't recommend anyone else do so either. However, the West Woods as a park is really nice with a nature center, hiking and bridle trails, just the campsite that was lacking.

  • Amanda K.
    Jul. 18, 2017

    Streetsboro-Cleveland SE KOA

    KOA is A-OK!

    We stayed at this charming KOA for the weekend as we wanted to hike in Cuyahoga Valley National Park. The staff was friendly, the amenities were clean, and the campground was quite serene. Despite some loud campers on a nearby tent site, we loved this campground and would definitely go back!

  • Jennifer K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 18, 2022

    Mill Creek Camping — Berlin Lake Wildlife Area

    Beautiful but no peace and quiet

    Camp hosts were amazing and our spot was large and pretty. Our neighbors however were absolutely obnoxious. Just screaming obscenities nearly the whole time and were definitely drinking even though no alcohol is allowed in the park. Rangers drive by very frequently yet do absolutely nothing even after quiet hours start. Maybe it's not always like this but I may never return because of it. I want a nice quiet and relaxing time not put up with screaming drunks and kids. Also there was so much traffic constantly!

  • G
    Oct. 7, 2021

    Silver Springs Campground

    Rooftop Tent Camping

    My partner and I stayed here to visit Cuyahoga Valley National Park. It was a really short drive to the park and loads of hiking trails (most are dog friendly!). There were multiple potable water stations and electric hookups. We want to come back to bike some of the awesome biking trails that are around.

  • K
    Sep. 22, 2022

    Silver Springs Campground

    Really enjoyed Stow!

    Close to Cuyahoga Valley National Park and very nice/helpful park manager!

  • W
    Jun. 10, 2022

    Rivers Edge Camping Area (Bridgeport Quarry Trailhead)

    Great location

    Great access close to parking lot with privacy between you and the trail. Right alongside the river with a picnic table and firepit. Portable toilet in parking lot. No running water but close to gas stations and restaurants. Only 12 minute drive over to Pro Football Hall of Fame.


Guide to Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Tent camping near Cuyahoga Valley National Park offers a blend of natural beauty and outdoor adventure, making it a perfect getaway for nature enthusiasts.

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Tips for tent camping near Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Tent campers like these nearby activities

  • Enjoy scenic hikes along the trails at Cuyahoga Valley National Park - CAMPING NO LONGER OFFERED, where you can explore beautiful landscapes and historic sites.
  • Heritage Farms is close to biking paths, making it ideal for those who want to cycle through the picturesque surroundings.
  • Experience the thrill of hiking and trail running at The West Woods, which features well-maintained paths and a variety of trails for different skill levels.

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