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Best Tent Camping near Doylestown, OH

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State forests and county parks surrounding Doylestown, Ohio provide several tent-only camping options within an hour's drive. Mohican Memorial State Forest offers Park and Pack campsites that are specifically designed for tent camping, with ten walk-in sites spread throughout the forest. Heritage Farms, located near Peninsula in Cuyahoga Valley National Park, provides tent-only sites scattered among a working Christmas tree farm. Rivers Edge Camping Area at Bridgeport Quarry Trailhead offers free primitive tent camping with sites positioned alongside a river, making it popular with hikers and cyclists exploring the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath.

Most tent campsites in the region require some walking from parking areas, with distances ranging from 100 yards to nearly a mile. Campers should prepare for varied terrain and limited amenities. At Mohican's Park and Pack sites, registration must be completed at the forest kiosk (Co Rd 939, Perrysville) before proceeding to the trailhead. Sites typically include fire rings but many lack drinking water, requiring campers to pack in their supplies. Vault toilets or portable facilities are available at most locations but may be a short walk from actual campsites. Cell service is limited or non-existent at more remote locations, particularly in Mohican State Forest.

According to reviews, Mohican's Site 10 accommodates "several tents to be set up with a few safe spots for hammocking," making it suitable for small groups. One camper noted that Heritage Farms provides "grassy spots that are fairly level and mowed" with each site featuring a picnic table and fire ring. At Rivers Edge, a visitor appreciated the "privacy between you and the trail" with sites positioned "right alongside the river." Walk-in tent sites at The West Woods are described as "situated slightly lower than trail level for privacy" with "amazing sounds and smells." Backcountry tent camping experiences vary by season, with early fall offering fewer crowds and summer requiring more water planning, especially at sites without nearby sources.

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647 Reviews of 20 Doylestown Campgrounds

  • 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.

  • K
    Aug. 26, 2020

    Park and Pack Campsite 10 — Mohican-Memorial State Forest

    Campsite 10 large and beautiful

    Make sure you get a reservation at the kiosk by the ranger station in the forest. Do not go to the state park as that is completely different. For the forest office I go to Co Rd 939, Perrysville, OH 44864

    Do not camp illegally or without a reservation. They do post signs and ask other campers to report the illegal camping.  

    The sunset photo is by the entrance of the parking lot to the campsite.  This is the 2nd easiest campsite to walk into out of the 10.  If you have any mobility issues this is the second best camp site to go to as most of it is along the wide access road and mountain bike trail. The parking lot was clean and easy to access. 

    I had limited cell phone signal while here but this had the best signal out of the 10 sites. 

    All of the Park and Pack camp sites do not have a bathroom. As you can see from this site I took the time to take a picture of the moon pole.  So do leave no trace of your bathroom habits. 

    This site was great for both hammocks and tents.  You could have a small group here and not feel crowded. The camp fire set up is awesome. We had another camper over by that spot so I didn't take pictures of his gear.  He had a hammock and tent set up. He was camping at the spot for a week for his vacation. On our last night at this site another backpacker came through and set up.  Make sure you get a reservation and look closely at the board at the kiosk.  Our main camper at this site was gracious as he had booked the site for the week most folks didn't realize the site was taken as his name was so far up the clipboard.  We weren't alone in not realizing that and he enjoyed the brief company we provided as good neighbors to each other.

  • 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!

  • 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.

  • Greg A.
    Jun. 5, 2018

    Punderson State Park Campground

    Meh.

    It could be an ok place if you get the right spot. Some of the sites are VERY SLOPED and some people parked campers in those spots and used very odd things to try and level them. The sites are not maintained well and have lots of weeds and some are very close and are essentially sharing the space with the fire ring and picnic table with other campers. Not very private at all. If you have awnings or slides, you will have to be careful about what site you will get or you will not be able to open the slides or your awning. If you get a good spot or are tent camping then it may be ok.

  • Shari G.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 28, 2018

    Heritage Farms

    Great for cyclists along the Towpath in Cuyahoga National Park

    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.   A very sweet couple owns the place and runs the campground, George & Carol Haramis.

    Each site is situated on grass, has a picnic table, and fire ring (firewood is supplied with your campsite fee).  Both pit toilets and water are available to campers as well. Some are shaded and other sites have quite a bit of sun.  The shelters are robustly constructed, but don’t have much cross ventilation as they are only open to the front, so are quite hot in the heat of the summer, and provide no barrier to insects.  No electricity is available. Come prepared to hang your food (not for bears, but for mice).

    They prefer reservations, but happily accommodated our reservation-less lifestyle as it was early in the season.  Our shelter site was just next to the gravel parking area and overlooked the farm as well as had a great view of the sunset.  Unfortunately, you can hear the highway from the campground, despite the fact that it is located a good distance away. It didn’t bother us at night, but we definitely heard it first thing in the morning.

    Just down the road in the village of Peninsula, OH (and right next to the towpath) are Century Cycles (super helpful bike shop!!) and the Winking Lizard Tavern (fun restaurant/bar). After a long day of cycling, we enjoyed an adult beverage and some dessert after making dinner in the campground.

    More info here:  https://centurycycles.com/articles/camping-along-the-towpath-trail-pg1342.htm

  • Zac C.
    Aug. 28, 2023

    Memory Park Campground

    Quiet but fantastic.

    We stayed in Cousins Cove. Everyone was raving about the newlyweds site so we walked over (when nobody was there, of course). That particular spot had a great fishing spot. Cousins Cove had plenty of shade and was close enough to the portable toilet that it wasn't inconvenient, but far enough to have to worry about smells or run off. The sites were primitive, which we liked and there were plenty of trees to hang hammocks. We used a truck bed and a roof top tent for camping, but the ground was relatively level. The site has plenty of kindling to walk around and gather up as well, so we didn't have to bring our own. There were other campers there, but everyone was so far away, we felt alone.

  • R
    Jul. 16, 2021

    Park and Pack Campsite 10 — Mohican-Memorial State Forest

    Mohican Memorial State Forest, Park & Pack, Site #10

    This was my second time enjoying Mohican State Forest’s Park & Pack sites. I took my daughter to site 10 for an overnighter.

    If you’re unfamiliar w/ the Park & Pack system I found this PDF to be extremely useful.

    http://www.backpackohio.com/etrails/bpo_mohican.pdf

    As others have stated, make sure to sign in at the kiosk, you can find it here:

    950 ODNR Mohican Road 60 (County Road 939), Perrysville, Ohio 44864

    There’s no reservations, you show up, see what sites are available, sign in and drive to the appropriate parking area.

    After signing in at the kiosk we drove and parked at the upper parking area for sites 8-10. The last 1/4 mile of the road is pretty rutted, so if you have a low profile vehicle you may need to park at the lower area (which isn’t much of a parking area and the Rangers don’t really want anyone parking there).

    Site 10 is about 3/4 of a mile down the trail from the upper parking area. Well marked and easy to find. There are plenty of areas to set up shelter and hang hammocks. After my daughter and I set up camp near the fire ring we explored and found spots below the SE edge.

    You can find a short “trail” at the NE edge of the campsite that leads down to a ledge where a couple unofficial fire rings have been built. You can also get there by continuing east past the last Site 10 trail marker. The trail is a bit over grown but was still easily followed. It will loop around towards the south then back west leading into the lower area.

    The whole area is beautiful and scenic. I’d like to head back in the fall and or winter to enjoy the view of the gorge in different seasons. The site is fairly remote, we only saw a hiker while hiking in and heard mountain bikers riding down the trail NW of Site 10. The only con I would give the site is there’s no water source, so you have to pack in all your water needs. Being the middle of summer that was quite a bit for my daughter and me. Packs were much lighter on the way out.

  • Skooma M.
    Jun. 24, 2022

    Findley State Park Campground

    Organized Group Site 2

    It was difficult to find pictures or reviews of the Findlay group sites. It honestly seemed to me that they didn't exist, so I thought I'd do the service of taking some pictures.

    The group sites are away from the main campsites, so you should have plenty of space for your group to set up and enough distance between them to not disturb the peace if you have a large group. OGA2 is heavily forested, I'm not sure about OGA1. There are plenty of trees so both hammock and tent campers should be accommodated. The fire pit is large and there are 4 picnic tables.

    The campsite is about 75 yards from the parking area, and there is a vault toilet right before the parking area.

Guide to Doylestown

Tent campsites near Doylestown, Ohio primarily sit at elevations between 900 and 1,200 feet, creating moderate hiking conditions for accessing remote sites. The region features glacial terrain with rolling hills and creek valleys, resulting in varied campsite positioning. Winter overnight temperatures frequently drop below freezing between November and March, requiring appropriate cold-weather gear for off-season camping.

What to do

**Creek exploration: Cross the shallow waters at Mohican-Memorial State Forest's Park and Pack Site 2 where "the creek was clear and cool" according to one camper who added that the water was "ankle high" during their visit.

**Cycling access: Position yourself near the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail at Rivers Edge Camping Area where campers appreciate being "only 12 minute drive over to Pro Football Hall of Fame" while maintaining access to the trail system.

**Sunset viewing: Set up at higher elevation sites like Park and Pack Site 4 which offers "a great view for sunset" and features "creative man made benches from logs/branches" where you can relax after a day of hiking.

What campers like

**Privacy between sites: At Heritage Farms, campers appreciate that "sites are spread apart nicely" and how "we couldn't really see or hear any other campers" with many sites being "beautiful and private."

**Easy gear transport: Many campsites provide equipment to move camping supplies from parking areas to sites. Heritage Farms provides "wagons to carry your gear to your site" which makes it "a fun adventure" according to visitors who stayed at more remote sites.

**Natural soundscapes: Several sites offer natural ambient sounds, with one camper at Hidden Hollow noting the "whole area is beautiful and scenic" and others mentioning the sounds of nearby creeks at Park and Pack sites.

What you should know

**Registration requirements: For Park and Pack Campsite 10, "make sure you get a reservation at the kiosk by the ranger station in the forest. Do not go to the state park as that is completely different." One camper specifies the address: "Co Rd 939, Perrysville, OH 44864."

**Water planning: Most remote sites lack drinking water sources. At Park and Pack Site 10, a camper noted "there's no water source, so you have to pack in all your water needs" which made summer camping challenging as "that was quite a bit for my daughter and me."

**Trail navigation: Some campsite trails can be confusing to locate. A camper at Park and Pack Site 10 warned that "the directions on the kiosk where you sign in are misleading" and recommended downloading maps in advance since "the paper map provided at the trail head was missing some information."

Tips for camping with families

**Site selection for mobility: Choose accessible options like Mohican State Park Campground where "you're never far from a restroom no matter where you are" and the layout is "very well laid out" with sites that are "long and just a few rows deep with trees throughout."

**All-in-one facilities: Some campgrounds provide comprehensive amenities. Mohican State Park has "a very nice campground store and a pool" making it "the kind of campground that you never need to leave if you don't want to."

**Group-friendly layouts: For family gatherings, choose larger sites. Park and Pack Site 2 "has a good mix of space for tents and hammocks. A larger group could easily camp here together without feeling like they were on top of each other."

Tips from RVers

**Off-grid preparation: RV sites are limited near Doylestown, with most tent-only areas lacking hookups. At Hidden Hollow Camp, facilities are described as "excellent with a large clubhouse with kitchen" making it a "great spot for group camping" even without typical RV amenities.

**Seasonal considerations: RV camping is primarily available at established campgrounds rather than dispersed sites. At Mohican State Park Campground, visitors note they "liked the paved pull-through site and were close to the river. Electric was good and people were friendly."

**Day-use facilities: Some areas better serve as day-trip destinations from RV parks. Rivers Edge Camping Area has "no running water but close to gas stations and restaurants" making it convenient to visit while staying at more developed campgrounds nearby.

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