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Best Campgrounds near Geneva-on-the-Lake, OH

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Geneva State Park Campground and Sun Retreats Geneva on the Lake provide established camping areas with amenities on the shores of Lake Erie. The region includes several campgrounds with full hookup RV sites, tent camping options, and cabin accommodations within minutes of Geneva-on-the-Lake. Willow Lake Campground offers spacious sites with cement pads and gravel pull-through options, while Kenisee's Grand River Campground provides additional camping alternatives. Most campgrounds operate seasonally, typically from May through October, with limited year-round options at Geneva State Park.

Advance reservations are strongly recommended, especially during summer months when the area experiences peak visitation. The camping season generally runs from early May through mid-October, with some facilities closing earlier due to northern Ohio weather patterns. "We enjoyed our stay in May. Camping area was muddy after several days of intermittent showers. Didn't drain/dry quickly," noted one Geneva State Park camper, highlighting typical spring conditions. Sites with water, electric, and occasionally sewer hookups are available at most campgrounds, though full-service sites are limited and book quickly. Several campgrounds feature paved or concrete pad sites, improving accessibility during wet weather conditions which can affect the region.

Waterfront access represents a significant draw for campers visiting the area. Geneva State Park offers proximity to Lake Erie beaches and marina facilities, though campsites themselves are set back from the shoreline in semi-wooded areas. As described in feedback on The Dyrt, "The views were fantastic even though the cabins are a little close together. The screened porch let us enjoy the view bug-free." Bicycle trails connect many campgrounds to Geneva-on-the-Lake attractions, with several reviews mentioning the convenience of riding into town for dining and entertainment. The campgrounds near Geneva-on-the-Lake generally provide clean facilities, well-maintained grounds, and family-friendly amenities like swimming pools, playgrounds, and fishing opportunities. Many campgrounds feature open, spacious layouts rather than heavily wooded sites, particularly in areas designed for larger RVs.

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Best Camping Sites Near Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio (84)

    1. Geneva State Park Campground

    39 Reviews
    Madison, OH
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (440) 466-8400

    $25 - $41 / night

    "Very big spaces. only a few full hook ups Have to drive to fish, swim etc... minutes from Geneva on the lake. was able to use military discount. If we were in the area again , we would stay here"

    "Easy to get to, not crowded, the sites were paved and spaced decently and, it had bike paths! Another bonus is that it borders Lake Erie."

    2. Sun Retreats Geneva on the Lake

    8 Reviews
    Ashtabula, OH
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (440) 466-8191

    "Slightly overpriced but lots of activities, super clean bathrooms, two pools, fishing pond, put-put golf, restaurant, store, minutes from Geneva on the lake."

    "Love it cause it close to the beach! It close to many activities in Geneva on the lake, the strip! Nice landscaping and a great camp store at the entrance. Lots of amenities."

    3. Perry Township Park

    12 Reviews
    Perry, OH
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (440) 259-5957

    $25 - $45 / night

    "Perry Township Park campground is exactly what campground should be: great accommodations, beautiful views, tremendous service, and easy accessibility to a lot of fun stuff :-) Most of the tent sites"

    "The campground is adjacent to the small community park and baseball fields. Very well maintained and quiet. As an added bonus it is right next to Lake Erie."

    4. Kenisee's Grand River Campground

    4 Reviews
    Madison, OH
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (440) 466-2320

    "We had site 12, which was upfront near the office, showers etc. Great location if your staying more than a few hours. Swimming hole is cool!"

    "Located within a matter of minutes to several wineries in the area. Entertainment provided during the summer time. Several lakes for swimming and fishing."

    5. Willow Lake Campground

    3 Reviews
    Madison, OH
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (440) 466-0150

    "This was a very nice, very secure campground that isn't far from a lot of attractions and wineries in the Geneva region of Ohio's wine country."

    "There aren’t any shade trees near the cement pad sites but the sites themselves are immaculate. This Labor Day weekend we stayed in a pull thru gravel spot. Minimal effort to get leveled and set up."

    6. Thompson/Grand River Valley KOA Holiday

    4 Reviews
    Madison, OH
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (440) 298-1311

    "Fishing lake, swimming lake, trails. Children play areas. Basketball, bad mitten/volleyball, Dog wash, dog parks (2), private fenced dog sites. (2)- pull through site."

    "The kids loved both the pool and the lake. The breakfast pizza was great. The food prices were very reasonable. The wrist band for kid activities is well worth it."

    7. Hide-A-Way Lakes Campground

    2 Reviews
    Ashtabula, OH
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (440) 992-4431

    8. Thousand Trails Kenisee Lake

    3 Reviews
    Jefferson, OH
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "Kenisee Lake RV Resort Thousand Trails in Jefferson, Ohio is a another great Thousand Trails park! This park is very large and has a park-like setting with 2 lakes."

    "Kenisee Lake RV Campground is a wonderful place to work from remotely if you have an external antenna to cellular internet. The campground is clean with plenty of open space and trails."

    9. Deer's Leap Winery

    2 Reviews
    Madison, OH
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (440) 466-1248

    "It's a long drive from Colorado to New Hampshire and this is right off of I90 about 1/4 of a mile, with grocery and gas just down the road. "

    10. Lily of the Valley

    3 Reviews
    Madison, OH
    13 miles
    Website

    $12 - $30 / night

    "Many of the vendors at the nearby Medieval Faire stay here for the 5 week run of the faire. Because so many people return every year, you find people gathering around campfires to socialize."

    "We have a large group that has stayed there for the last 6 years..always a great time and friendly people.. mostly fair goer's...best tent sites around.. looking forward to this year."

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402 Reviews of 84 Geneva-on-the-Lake Campgrounds

  • Zachary A.
    Oct. 5, 2025

    Punderson State Park Campground

    Solo tent camping went well

    I had originally gotten lot #81 but quickly got it switched to #83 because it was just waaaay better. Flatter ground and I was able to go deeper into the woods.

    I went the first week of October, and on weekdays, which was great because I had no neighbors.

    Staff was great, check in area also has a little store with all the essentials stocked up, lots of trails, great for biking and hiking, a park for the kids, fishing, canoeing, showers, flush toilets, all that fancy stuff was there.

    Only down side was occasional road noise which I just can't seem to escape in my area of Ohio. And I personally wouldn't go here on weekends or over the summer because there are RV sites everywhere, which is another thing that dominates my area of Ohio.

    Going again, as long as I don't have the kids, I would try for a test space as far from the road and is deep in the forest as possible. Do that at tge right time of year and I think this will be a great spot for me in the future

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 30, 2025

    Jamestown Campground — Pymatuning State Park

    Clean and Spacious

    A beautiful campground with plenty of things to do. Fishing, boating (nice docks), beach for swimming and various functions throughout the year. All bath houses and restrooms are handicap available with each toilet and shower set up individually . Really nice

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 28, 2025

    Woodside Lake Park

    Nice quiet camping

    Quiet tent campsite parked in this area. There are quite a few RVs parked here and it appears lively, but the tent area in hilltop was quiet and secluded. Very kid friendly. At night, there was highway noise in the background. A lot to do here but also very close to Cuyahoago Valley National Park.

  • S
    Sep. 14, 2025

    Geneva State Park Campground

    Beautiful and close to a beach

    You can camp right on the lake in some spots. Tons of trails to hike and a beautiful beach.

  • Jeff and Linda L.
    Sep. 5, 2025

    Perry Township Park

    Beautiful

    There are many sites taken by permanent campers for the summer. There are pickleball courts in park. Right on Lake Erie, nice hot showers.

  • Maddy T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 4, 2025

    Village Green Campground

    Long-term RV

    This site is great if you’re moving in with your RV. I’m tent camping, and while there were tent sites (about 5), it wasn’t the atmosphere I generally go for.

    Positives- there are bathrooms, showers, and laundry. Right on Lake Erie. Fine for overnight.

    Cons- this is a live-in RV site in the outskirts of Ohio.

  • Don H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 30, 2025

    Shenango Campground

    Great camping

    Great place to camp. Beautiful lake and wonderful people.

  • Jennifer H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 17, 2025

    Streetsboro-Cleveland SE KOA

    Quiet, peaceful, close to all the things

    We stopped here for a couple nights to go to a Cleveland Guardians game and go to Cuyahoga National Park. It was within great proximity to both and had all the amenities the kids and I love. Swimming (wish it were open a little later…) laundry 24/7, a game room, store with just what we needed to pick up a few things, a pond that seemed to always have someone fishing at it (that’s a good thing) and a big wide sites to spread out and have a nice campfire in. (Wood available 24/7 and trash pick up at the site in the AM). It’s always nerve wracking when the fire pits are close to the rigs - loved that these sits were wide. And while there are likely people here it feels nice and spread out.

  • Jerry L.
    Aug. 15, 2025

    Woodside Lake Park

    Old Park With Iron Laden Well Water Beware

       I stayed at this park for 2 months in 2023 and was planing on staying for 5 months in 2025. I left after 2 months due to iron& sulfur laden well water that is provided in at least half the park. I spent hundreds of dollars trying to filter and clean up the water to no avail. It damages everything and they won't put a treatment system in at the well pump like the 2nd well has so you can filter it to an acceptable level for drinking, cooking, washing etc.

       In 2023 I was in a section that was treated and my filters/softener did a acceptable job to make it work. I Used the laundry facilities also. This trip to see family in 2025 I was in a different section and by the second day it was unacceptable disgusting turbid rusty water with sulfur odor. I bought additional filters for Ferrous Iron Water treatment and remediation along with iron out chemical for cleaning fixtures and plumbing system on the camper. It barely worked well enough for a couple weeks between filter changes and rinsing the system for shower use. I Had to buy drinking water in town every few days for cooking, drinking and brushing teeth etc.

       New owners bought the park in 2023 and have increased monthly rent from$750 a month to$950 a month but don't seem to care enough about the health and comfort of their guest to do anything with the well water for a majority of the park. Let alone any of the other infrastructure or"amenities" to be generous in there reference This year even the laundry machines where too disgusting to use that we had to go into town for laundry also.

       The park needs major renovations to just bring it up to modern standards. The bath house is in decrepit condition moldy smelly and barely cleaned anytime I was over there. Site pads are rip rap 1" to 4" size rock with no fine rock coverings, or in some areas smoother rock and dirt but nowhere close to flat or level. Water drainage when its raining is deplorable and you very well might be in a mud pit at your doorway.

       It's sad there are no decent RV parks in the Cleveland area, just old campgrounds that have added hook-ups and market themselves as RV parks and now charge like they are RV Resorts. Reserve a space at your own risk and definitely verify where and what water source you are on. Bring plenty of filters and plan on sanitizing your system after staying there.

Guide to Geneva-on-the-Lake

Camping near Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a family-friendly adventure, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do

  • Explore the lakefront: Many campgrounds, like Geneva State Park Campground, have sites right by the water. One camper mentioned, "We love the small campers beach near site 160," making it a great spot for swimming and relaxing.
  • Visit nearby attractions: Check out Geneva-on-the-Lake, where you can enjoy arcade games, putt-putt, and ice cream. A reviewer noted, "We visited Geneva-on-the-Lake, which is a very short drive away," highlighting the convenience of local entertainment.
  • Hiking and biking: The area has trails for all skill levels. A camper at Punderson State Park Campground said, "It was easy to bike through the campground," making it a great way to explore the natural beauty.

What campers like

  • Clean facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. One reviewer at West Branch State Park Campground said, "The facilities were clean," which is a big plus for many.
  • Spacious sites: Many campgrounds offer roomy spots. A camper at Mosquito Lake State Park Campground mentioned, "The camp sites were fairly spacious and level," making it comfortable for families and groups.
  • Family-friendly activities: Campgrounds like Punderson State Park Campground have playgrounds and rentals for water sports. A happy camper shared, "It was great for the family," emphasizing the fun for kids.

What you should know

  • Water access varies: Some sites are close to the water, while others may not have a view. A camper at Geneva State Park Campground noted, "You can't really see the lake from the campsites," so check the site details before booking.
  • Mosquitoes can be a problem: If you're camping at Punderson State Park Campground, be prepared for bugs. One reviewer said, "There were lots of mosquitoes, so be prepared to bring bug spray!"
  • Limited amenities at some sites: Campgrounds like Silver Springs Campground have basic facilities. A camper mentioned, "There are portable bathrooms located throughout the campground," which may not be ideal for everyone.

Tips for camping with families

  • Choose the right site: Look for sites with easy access to playgrounds and water activities. A camper at Mosquito Lake State Park Campground said, "There were numerous playgrounds and activities for kids," making it a great choice for families.
  • Plan for meals: Some campgrounds have stores nearby, but it’s good to bring your own food. A reviewer at Silver Springs Campground mentioned, "The campground attendant was very friendly," which can help if you need local tips for dining.
  • Bring outdoor games: Campers love to play games outside. One camper at West Branch State Park Campground noted, "The campground was quiet," making it perfect for family activities.

Tips from RVers

  • Check site sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A camper at Punderson State Park Campground advised, "Make sure you check pictures of the sites to see if they will accommodate your rig."
  • Be ready for slopes: Some sites may be hilly. A reviewer at Mosquito Lake State Park Campground mentioned, "Several had a slope from front to back," so be prepared to level your RV.
  • Bring extra power cords: If your site has electric hookups, ensure your cords are long enough. A camper at Silver Springs Campground noted, "The outlets are at the top of a gentle slope," which can be tricky.

Camping near Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. With beautiful campgrounds and plenty of activities, it’s a great spot for your next outdoor adventure!

Frequently Asked Questions

What campgrounds are available in Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio?

Geneva-on-the-Lake offers several excellent camping options. Geneva State Park Campground is a popular choice with paved sites, bike paths, and easy access to Lake Erie. The park features nice spots that aren't overly secluded but provide decent spacing. Sun Retreats Geneva on the Lake offers more amenities including two pools, a fishing pond, mini-golf, restaurant, and camp store. Other nearby options include Hidden Lakes Family Campground with quiet, spacious lakeside sites, and Willow Lake Campground. All these locations provide convenient access to the attractions at Geneva-on-the-Lake's strip, making them great base camps for exploring the area.

Are there RV parks or campgrounds near Geneva-on-the-Lake with full hookups?

Several campgrounds near Geneva-on-the-Lake offer full hookup options for RVs. Hidden Lakes Family Campground provides spacious sites with full hookups in a quiet setting. MillBrook Resort is another excellent option with full hookup sites and is conveniently located near wineries and Pymatuning Lake. While Geneva State Park does have some full hookup sites, they are limited in number, so advance reservations are recommended. Other RV-friendly options include Kenisee's Grand River Campground and Willow Lake Campground, both of which accommodate big rigs. Most of these locations are within a short drive to Geneva-on-the-Lake attractions.

Is camping available at Geneva State Park, and what facilities does it offer?

Geneva State Park Campground offers excellent camping facilities along Lake Erie. The campground features paved sites with decent spacing, though they aren't particularly secluded. Facilities include clean bathrooms and showers, with a handful of full hookup sites available (most sites have partial hookups). The park boasts beautiful bike paths that connect to the campground and borders Lake Erie with beach access. Campers can enjoy fishing, swimming, and hiking within the park. The campground has a camp store (though it may have limited hours during off-season), and firewood is available for purchase. Sites are typically level and the park is just minutes from Geneva-on-the-Lake's attractions. Military discounts are available for eligible campers.

What glamping options are available near Geneva-on-the-Lake?

For glamping enthusiasts near Geneva-on-the-Lake, The Great Outdoors Family Campground offers rental cabins with modern amenities while still providing a camping atmosphere. Kenisee's Grand River Campground also features comfortable cabin rentals for those seeking a glamping experience. Sun Retreats Geneva on the Lake has nicely appointed cabins with landscaped surroundings and access to resort amenities including pools, a fitness center, and restaurant. For those wanting a unique experience, some local wineries like Deer's Leap offer accommodations that combine vineyard views with comfortable lodging. Most glamping options in the area require reservations well in advance, especially during peak summer season.

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