Best Tent Camping near Louisville, OH

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Best Tent Sites Near Louisville, OH (16)

    Camper-submitted photo from Cuyahoga Valley National Park - CAMPING NO LONGER OFFERED
    Camper-submitted photo from Cuyahoga Valley National Park - CAMPING NO LONGER OFFERED
    Camper-submitted photo from Cuyahoga Valley National Park - CAMPING NO LONGER OFFERED
    Camper-submitted photo from Cuyahoga Valley National Park - CAMPING NO LONGER OFFERED
    Camper-submitted photo from Cuyahoga Valley National Park - CAMPING NO LONGER OFFERED
    Camper-submitted photo from Cuyahoga Valley National Park - CAMPING NO LONGER OFFERED

    1. Cuyahoga Valley National Park - CAMPING NO LONGER OFFERED

    26 Reviews
    127 Photos
    117 Saves
    Peninsula, Ohio

    Overview

    Cuyahoga Valley National Park is a destination for millions of visitors each year who enjoy hiking, riding the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad , biking and picnicking. Whether you need an area large enough for a family reunion or just an intimate spot for two, Cuyahoga Valley is an ideal destination. Picnic areas are scattered throughout the park. Two rustic shelters, Ledges and Octagon, are available for reservation in the Virginia Kendall Unit of Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

    Recreation

    With many different facilities and attractions in the park, there is something to interest everyone. Most shelter areas have open fields for games and nearby hiking trails.Visitors enjoy riding the scenic railroad, exploring the visitor centers, catching one of the summer concerts, attending one of the ranger-guided programs, biking the Towpath Trail or picnicking in one of the park's picnic shelters.

    Facilities

    Cuyahoga Valley's two shelters are fully-accessible. The Civilian Conservation Corps constructed them with American chestnut and locally quarried sandstone. The shelters are located near Ritchie Ledges, an area with approximately 2 miles of Sharon conglomerate stone cliffs about 30 feet (9m) tall. A large play field and hiking trails are available near each shelter.Ledges Shelter accommodates up to 75 people. It has two fireplaces and eight picnic tables inside, as well as eight tables in the outside pavilion and a large grill. Octagon Shelter accommodates up to 50 people. During the summer months its walls are removed; they are in place from October 15 to May 14. Seven indoor picnic tables, two fireplaces and an outdoor grill are provided.Both shelters have electricity for normal two-pronged household appliances such as coffee pots and crock pots. Drinking water is available at a drinking fountain from May 1 to September 15. Restrooms with flush toilets are available year-round.

    Natural Features

    The Cuyahoga River flows through the park for 22 miles (35 km), fed by more than 190 miles (306 km) of perennial (permanent) and ephemeral (temporary) streams. The Beaver Marsh and other wetlands, many lined with cattails and dense patches of duckweed, provide a home for many of the park's reptiles and amphibians and help filter pollutants from the water.

    Nearby Attractions

    Visit Brandywine Falls, the historic Boston Store Visitor Center, Ritchie Ledges, the Beaver Marsh and the Everett Road Covered Bridge. These are some of the more popular attractions in the park.

    Charges & Cancellations

    Cancellations more that 14 days before arrival will receive a refund minus a $10 cancellation fee. Cancellations less than 14 days out will forfeit the entire fee. However, the reserving party may be given an opportunity to reschedule the reservation (based on availability) within 12 months of the original reservation by contacting the park.

    • Electric Hookups
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    $80 - $110 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Rivers Edge Camping Area (Bridgeport Quarry Trailhead)
    Camper-submitted photo from Rivers Edge Camping Area (Bridgeport Quarry Trailhead)
    Camper-submitted photo from Rivers Edge Camping Area (Bridgeport Quarry Trailhead)
    Camper-submitted photo from Rivers Edge Camping Area (Bridgeport Quarry Trailhead)
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    3. Heritage Farms

    9 Reviews
    52 Photos
    157 Saves
    Peninsula, Ohio
    • Pets
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    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
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    • Trash

    $35 - $55 / night

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      5. Pioneer Trails Tree Farm Campground

      2 Reviews
      25 Photos
      29 Saves
      Struthers, Ohio

      Pioneer Trails Tree Farm has 35 acres of beautiful fir, spruce, and pine trees to explore. Pioneer Trails Tree Farm has been serving Ohio and Western Pennsylvania for over 30 years, the Perdulla family welcomes your family this camping season!

      Reserve Your Space – Camping Season Opens May 1st. Primitive camping sites are available May 1st - October 31st for those wanting to escape the daily grind to get a bit of country peace and quiet.

      • Pets
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      • Reservable
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      $35 / night

      Camper-submitted photo from KimTam Park at Melanie Springs
      Camper-submitted photo from KimTam Park at Melanie Springs

      6. KimTam Park at Melanie Springs

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      2 Photos
      17 Saves
      Lakemore, Ohio

      15 acre BEAUTIFUL park with a 2 acre man made artesian spring water lake. We have the only high dive left in Ohio with 3 diving boards and slides. Bonfire pits horseshoe pits 3 outdoor pavilions, kids playground. The park was made in 1952 and it’s been creating memories threw multiple generations. A MUST SEE

      • Reservable
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      • Picnic Table
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      $35 - $60 / night

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        Camper-submitted photo from The West Woods
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        Camper-submitted photo from The West Woods

        8. The West Woods

        3 Reviews
        14 Photos
        36 Saves
        Novelty, Ohio

        There are 2 primitive sites here. The West Woods is a 902-acre park that protects the historic sandstone ledges of Ansel’s Cave, Silver Creek and its watershed, extensive wetlands and mature forests.

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        • Dispersed
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          9. Hidden Hollow Camp

          1 Review
          1 Save
          Lodi, Ohio

          Hidden Hollow Camp features a beautiful one-acre woodland pond and two nature trails. In geographical terms, a “hollow” is exactly as it sounds – a small valley or basin in the land. At the bottom of Hidden Hollow is the West Fork of the East Branch of the Black River. The rich soil of its floodplain is home to towering sycamore, black willow, and black walnut trees -- along with a diverse array of wildflowers. The trees and thickets here provide ideal habitat for migrating warblers. Visitors should plan on bird-watching during spring and fall migration.

          The enclosed building at Hidden Hollow Camp offers the perfect amenities for an “indoor camping” experience for up to 75 people, including a wood-burning stove, scenic wraparound porch, movie screen, electric range, food preparation tables, and a refrigerator. Alcohol is permitted inside the enclosed building only when reserved for day-use or camping.

          Although there is no indoor plumbing, the frost-proof water spigots with potable water are easily accessible at two outdoor locations. A gray-water pit for disposal of dirty dish water is located adjacent to the toilets. The site includes a campfire ring surrounded with plenty of flexible bench seating and a parade ground area with a flagpole for scout ceremonies. There are turf areas for outdoor recreation activities and a team-building challenge course.

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          Recent Tent Reviews in Louisville

          536 Reviews of 16 Louisville Campgrounds


          • J
            Camper-submitted photo from West Branch State Park Campground
            Nov. 9, 2024

            West Branch State Park Campground

            Great park

            First time at this park I can see why it's always booked up. It seems like the sites are good sized but some are on slopes even the pads so make sure to bring stuff to level. Bathrooms were clean separate showers verizon works well here.

          • KThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Silver Springs Campground
            Nov. 3, 2024

            Silver Springs Campground

            Simple but comfortable.

            Stayed here while visiting Cuyahoga NP although was 15-20 minute drive to park. But is close to quaint beautiful towns such as Stow Silver and Hudson. Close to a golf course. I felt the road noise was bothersome at night. Most of the sites are simple, treeless but grassy. The power station was several feet from the driveway but the camp host encouraged me to drive on the grass to access power. The price is very reasonable.

          • TThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Punderson State Park Campground
            Oct. 31, 2024

            Punderson State Park Campground

            Only consideration is noise...

            TL:DR-This is a really nice, well-kept campground, though there may be some noise.

            Pros: very clean, well-kept grounds and bathrooms; there's a nice-looking playground, two lakes, trails.

            Considerations: the entire time we were here, the wind was 10-15 mph and all of our neighbors were very quiet, friendly, and respectful. So the majority of what we heard was October winds blowing leaves off the trees (nice!!), but the few times the wind died down, or when motorcycles or large trucks were on the highway, the sound came thru loud and clear.

            The only other thing I can say that I don't think others did, is that some of the sites, like ours, while more or less level where you'd put an RV, might require going up or down an incline to get to the picnic table. A bit of a problem if you have trouble with knees or hips. ;)

          • Michele M.
            Camper-submitted photo from Town and Country Camp Resort
            Oct. 2, 2024

            Town and Country Camp Resort

            Affordable, friendly and beautiful

            I have camped here 3 times as an adult and most of my childhood here. It's quiet, the campers and staff and friendly. They have large shaded sites and a few tent sites in the back still. It's not going to blow your mind here, but I will continue to enjoy T&C because of its cost, how close it is to home, and how enjoyable of a time I've had here.

          • Joshua B.
            Camper-submitted photo from Ronsheim Campground — Harrison State Forest
            Oct. 1, 2024

            Ronsheim Campground — Harrison State Forest

            It’s free, you can’t beat free.

            It’s nothing much, there isn’t much in the way of activity save a few trails. However if you like adding trails to your list or you’re fine with driving a little bit to Harrison or Salt Fork, they aren’t far away at all. The overall reason I gave 5 stars though, is because it’s free.

          • SThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Streetsboro-Cleveland SE KOA
            Sep. 25, 2024

            Streetsboro-Cleveland SE KOA

            It's a KOA, so know what you are getting

            I had a tent site and it wasn't bad. The site next to me was blasting music but turned it off around 8 so I won't dock points. The bathrooms were clean and it was easy to get to from the highway. There was a lot of road noise though. The tent platform was level and clean. I would stay again.

          • Aaron B.
            Camper-submitted photo from Beaver Creek State Park Campground
            Sep. 20, 2024

            Beaver Creek State Park Campground

            Warm Days, Cool Nights--No Frills Camping

            When you pull into Beaver Creek Family Campground you pretty much have two choices: either you go left into multiple Pine tree sites or right into two cabins and more RV friendly open sites.  A few of the RV sites have electric, but no water for their tanks.  I suggest the pine sites for any tent or hammock campers.  I stayed in one of the first set of 3 pine sites numbered 43, 44, and 45.  There is some brush and cover between these sites, but each has a pull in parking pad.  If 45 was occupied with a RV, 44 would not be as nice as it was.  Backing into 44 and 45 would be tricky as well.  To be fair any larger RV that came in better know how to get through tight quarters.

            The back area of each of those 3 sites looked best to get even ground for a tent.  My buddy hung his hammock between the tree to the left of the picnic bench and to a tree back and left in the picture of site 44.  Site was fairly clean, but be sure to move the pine tree duff away from the fire pits to be safe. 

            Probably the nicest pit toilets I have experienced and while we didn't use, it the sun shower building would give anyone privacy if they had packed a portable shower.  Lots of trails to choose from and the pioneer village in the state park gives you many options to spend the day.  Had some luck fishing at the Canoe/Kayak area in the South East area of the park close to the Group Camp Sites.

          • T
            Camper-submitted photo from Streetsboro-Cleveland SE KOA
            Sep. 9, 2024

            Streetsboro-Cleveland SE KOA

            Gross & Rundown

            I don’t have much to say about this campground but to start off on a high note the pool was nice. Now the reasons for our low rating. WiFi was nonexistent, everything was dirty and run down. Our RV site was ok. Family rented a cabin and it was disgusting. Dirty furniture-dishes-run down. Toilet looked like someone died in it. For $250 a night our recommendation is get a hotel-cheaper and cleaner (which is what our family ended up doing). Oh and letting permanent sites fly all sorts of political flags makes this KOA unwelcoming and honestly a little scary. Do not waste your money here.

          • F
            Camper-submitted photo from Pioneer Trails Tree Farm Campground
            Sep. 8, 2024

            Pioneer Trails Tree Farm Campground

            Perfect setting at the tree farm. 9/7/24

            I'm bicycle touring across the United States. First time user of dyrt. 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. He says they no longer offer the camping service due to low guest attendence. Since I've got no place else to camp, I offer to pay for the spot. Weather was a factor. So he let me stay.

            Clean bathroom. Office to charge electronics and a campsite with firepit was great. Nice and quiet here also.

            I do hope more people find a use for this location. The camping service needs to return. 🚲

            If not, come here during the holiday season and purchase a tree! 🌲

            Thank you!

          • Bill G.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Evergreen Park RV Resort
            Aug. 27, 2024

            Evergreen Park RV Resort

            Immaculate

            Truly a quiet, nice, meticulously cared for, and perfect place to stay. This place will be a regular destination from now on.

          • Hali R.
            Camper-submitted photo from Clay's Resort Jellystone Park
            Aug. 19, 2024

            Clay's Resort Jellystone Park

            Disgusting

            We recently stayed at the Yogi Bear Campground and, while the overall experience was fun, the condition of our cabin was absolutely unacceptable, especially considering the$900 we paid for just two nights. Upon arrival, we were shocked by the state of the cabin. There was hair all over the sink, toilet, and shower. The floors were filthy, with dog hair everywhere. It was clear that the silverware hadn't been properly cleaned, and the fans were caked with about a quarter-inch of dust. To make matters worse, we found trash and wrappers lying around, and there was a huge stain on the mattress protector. Crumbs were scattered throughout, indicating that the cabin had not been cleaned prior to our stay. I tried to clean the futon myself after realizing how dirty everything was, and the amount of dog hair and dirt I collected was appalling. When I spilled something on the floor and wiped it up with a paper towel, the towel turned black, showing that the floors likely hadn't been scrubbed in ages.

             The water situation was equally disturbing. The water smelled horrible, and both the shower head and faucet were caked with scum. My kids begged not to have to take a shower because of the smell. While I understand that water softeners and filters can be expensive, this was simply unacceptable, especially given how much we paid for the higher-end cabins. At the very least, the website should mention that guests might want to bring a shower head filter or be prepared for the poor water quality. 

            To add to our frustration, unlike the other cabins, ours didn't have a WiFi access code panel. Some of our friends stayed in nearby cabins, and only a few of them had the WiFi password. When we called to ask for the password, nobody ever called us back. This was especially concerning for our friends who had babies with them and needed WiFi to set up their baby monitors. 

            This level of cleanliness might be expected in a$50/night cabin, but for the price we paid, it is beyond ridiculous and incredibly disappointing.

          • Alika T.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Mill Creek Camping — Berlin Lake Wildlife Area
            Jul. 29, 2024

            Mill Creek Camping — Berlin Lake Wildlife Area

            Nice campsites

            Gets loud and crowded on the weekend as usual, the shower house is pretty nice. There are fire rings and electrics and nonelectric sites. Swimming and boating is nearby.

            The water is muddy and the shoreline is sharp rocks.

            Peaceful when the early morning lawn mower brigade has gotten past and the dumpster work isn't at full force near my campsite (B18) at 7:30 AM.

          • RThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Coshocton Lake Park
            Jul. 26, 2024

            Coshocton Lake Park

            Hidden Gem

            Decent sites with a waterpark, historic Roscoe Village, canal boat, and plenty of hiking/ walking/ biking trails and paved paths. One of our favorites

          • J
            Camper-submitted photo from Maple Lakes Campground
            Jun. 19, 2024

            Maple Lakes Campground

            Overnight

            We stayed for a quick overnight. Plenty of grass and good spacing between the sites. Most appear to be seasonal or full time living. You aren’t allowed to walk a dog around the park which was a very odd rule. Had to stay at your site.

          • Kimberly C.
            Camper-submitted photo from Willow Lake Park Inc
            Jun. 16, 2024

            Willow Lake Park Inc

            Enjoy the great camping! Absolutely beautiful and fun!

            Some days you just need peace and quiet sitting by the campfire and enjoying the creek and the woods. Other times you want to get up and go dance to the band, swim in the lake, join the bingo and other games or throw a grand picnic.  Willow Lake Campground offers it all.

          • Lillian M.
            Camper-submitted photo from Pride Valley Campground
            Jun. 9, 2024

            Pride Valley Campground

            Terrible to say the least

            The owners don’t care about camper safety at all. When a permanent camper starts slashing tires and threatening people with a knife they should act when called. Nope they came up two plus hours later and told her to get in her camper. Violence should never be exceptable. The women was arrested the next morning. The owners should have called the sheriff’s when they were called. They care zero about the campers or the kids that are there. Very unsafe. We won’t be back.

          • Clean Slate D.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Chestnut Ridge Park and Campground
            May. 29, 2024

            Chestnut Ridge Park and Campground

            Great spot for families and quiet

            We've stayed here twice, and both times have been great. The only downside for us is that we're full-time and this is close to "home." We don't really use the amenities, so we can't validate having to pay for anyone to visit us only at our rv. We understand the policy as camp hosts ourselves. People abuse areas and will bring 30 people to a place like this. It is beautifully set up with a small lake for swimming, playgrounds, pavillions, games, events, music etc. Level gravel sites with really great grassy areas. We stayed memorial weekend and it was quiet by 9 every night. They do a great job keeping the park looking beautiful. Reasonable rates.

          • i
            Camper-submitted photo from Willow Lake Park Inc
            May. 28, 2024

            Willow Lake Park Inc

            Beautiful campground

            Stay here for the holiday weekend, they offer plenty of activities for everyone. Had a band each night! Bad Juju was definitely a favorite of mine. During the band and the day they have a concession stand open with really good food, the girls that work in there are very lovely. The facilities were clean and staff members were respectful and friendly, really the whole park was. This is a great park for a weekend getaway for the family or even just for yourself.

          • D
            Camper-submitted photo from Ridge Ranch Campground
            May. 20, 2024

            Ridge Ranch Campground

            Bathhouse in poor shape

            It was a nice location to the turnpike but the bathrooms are so out of date. We have a small TT and use the bathhouse frequently. The stall doors hit your knees and the well water stinks…couldn’t wash my hand in the sink. Only one shower stall in the one of 2 bathroom locations. It was nice to see an area designated for dog swimming area. The office closed at 6 PM so no late arrivals. Nice pond but it was a little murky.

          • A
            Camper-submitted photo from (R&R HOF) American Wilderness Campground
            May. 19, 2024

            (R&R HOF) American Wilderness Campground

            We love AWC

            Such a great place to camp. We had such an enjoyable trip. The campground was just incredible.

            We visited with our family and really made

            Some happy camping memories, which will always treasure. Our site was really pretty and we would visit again!

          • Teri A.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Jefferson Lake State Park Campground
            May. 4, 2024

            Jefferson Lake State Park Campground

            Peace and quiet with level pads.

            Perfect for our little Scamp trailer. Only 5 big electric sites, no showers or potable water. As a result it was so peaceful! We loved our rainy stay. There are some lovely hiking trails around the lake and spillway. But lately there has been no swimming because of blue green algae.

          • C
            Camper-submitted photo from Silver Springs Campground
            May. 2, 2024

            Silver Springs Campground

            April/May Camping

            We enjoy camping in this local park. It's quiet, and everyone is very nice here. The park Mgr. is very nice and helpful as well.



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