4 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Canton / East Sparta KOA Holiday - Bear Creek Ranch and Atwood Lake Park campgrounds house several glamping accommodations with private bathrooms, comfortable furnishings, and full utility connections. These luxury camping options provide a step up from traditional camping while maintaining the outdoor experience with firewood available on-site and fires permitted at designated rings. One visitor noted, "This is our favorite KOA! I have 4 kids and return at least 1x per year. Great family owned KOA. Horseback riding on site." Both locations offer picnic tables at each glamping site and accommodate various access methods including drive-in and walk-in options. The campgrounds maintain clean facilities with modern amenities and are open for reservations throughout their respective seasons.
Atwood Lake Park's glamping pods and accommodations sit alongside a scenic lake perfect for boating and fishing, with docks available just 50 feet from waterfront locations. The park features multiple hiking trails, a swimming beach, and newly constructed facilities that complement the natural setting. A recent visitor mentioned, "The Atwood Lake Campground is a true gem in a beautiful area of eastern Ohio! We've visited the Atwood region many times in the past but have never camped - but after this visit we'll be back for sure." The eco-friendly glamping sites allow visitors to enjoy outdoor activities while returning to comfortable, climate-controlled accommodations each evening. Bear Creek Ranch adds horseback riding to the experience, making it particularly popular with families seeking adventure-oriented glamping experiences in northeastern Ohio's countryside.
"The Atwood Lake Campground is a true gem in a beautiful area of eastern Ohio!"
"Atwood lake os a true gem . Has everything you need. The H campground loops are full hookups, some right on the water. Electric, and primitive sites too."
"Horseback riding on site."
"All staff were very friendly. Would def recommend anyone to go."
"Ohio has a lot of great campgrounds/resorts and this one is one of the best!"
"We have never experienced so much fun all in one place, from the clean swimming lake, to ziplining, to rv camping, and we’ll kept bath houses."
"Everyone who helped me with my arrival was very nice and made it easy for me. Also, the bathrooms are very nice!"
"Staff were great and helpful. There was a lot of traffic at night but that’s not their fault I suppose. But it’s a fun campsite. Clean as always"
"We're started in a tent, moved to a pop-up, and now we're in a pull behind travel-trailer."
"The staff are very friendly and care a great deal about the quality of everyone's experience - they inspect and clean each site after the sites are vacated."
"They had a fantastic shower house with individual locking rooms, bathrooms were very clean and they even had Laundry on site. The front desk was very helpful and gave us some ideas of things to do."
Available this weekend
from $29 - $55 / night
"Highly recommend close proximity to bathrooms and showers. Spacious! Concrete slab with full hookup and straw instead of mud/grass. The bathrooms are very well cleaned and maintained."
"The lake was virtually algae free, and even during this pandemic, it didn’t feel over crowded at any point. My kids really enjoyed the entire time and were wore out!"
"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."
"spacious site for up to 8 people, 2 tents at no additional costs) Numerous fishing and open swimming opportunities (basically anywhere you want along the water)
- Very clean fire rings and running water"
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $26 - $55 / night
"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."
ScoutI struggled making a reservation online, you need an account and it wouldn’t let me make one but i was able to call in and reserve a spot same day. I’m traveling to the east coast and just needed a place to pitch a tent for the night. worked perfect.
GuideThis is the cleanest park we've ever used! The bathroom is tidy; the showers are roomy and convenient to use. There is a nice playground for younger kids as well as a pickleball court and basketball court for teens and adults. There also is a pleasant hiking trail. We stayed in Site 42, a concrete site, which was fantastic for my spouse's mobility issues. The sites are not super spaced apart, but, with the graduated elevation, we didn't feel smashed together. We visited Amish Country to absorb the beautiful fall scenery, to shop at local stores, and to relax by a campfire in the evening . The campground was perfect for us. If you're seeking a wilderness adventure , this park is not for you .
GuideWell maintained campground with friendly staff. Super spacious and clean bathhouse. Close to Berlin and Millersburg for exploring Amish country. Some road noise due to location on main highway.
GuideWe found site F26 at the far end of the loop. Short paved pad with electric very near a simple clean bathroom with flush toilets. Sites are treeless and fairly close together but the sites in our mini loop all backed up to the woods. Surprised to encounter mosquitoes in October. Overall the campground is huge with 5 separate loops that are spread far apart. The check in station is a significant distance from the first loop A and more than a mile from loop F so if you don’t have reservations, go to the website to find out which sites are available then drive around to make your selection -then call or go online to register. $45.50 for electric only site includes booking fee.
TravelerWe stayed in the fall for one night to visit Cuyahoga Valley Park (about 25 minutes away, as is a Costco). Many choices for short term sites. From the many permanent RVs and water slides in the pond, looks like it could be less quiet other times of year and a fun place for kids (we weren’t traveling with any). Staff nice and helpful but showers were old and dirty, probably in part to the high iron in the water (we didn’t hook up water).
GuideWe were passing through on a weeknight in mid September. Many open sites. Sites are paved and many are sloped. Most are shaded. Our site #41 was fairly level with electricity. Close to huge bathhouse with flush toilets, showers and laundry. High above the lake with views through the trees. Appeared there were many long term campers but just as good for our short overnight stay. Online registration. $45 for electric only site.
ScoutI 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.
GuideMany 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.
GuideI have to agree with all the other reviews. It’s a great facility with a ton of potential it just seems poorly managed. The sites are not up to par with other campgrounds in the same price bracket nationwide. The staff does not have great attitudes and are put off being asked to assist. They say no scooters or electric bikes but there’s a thousand golf carts flying around because realistically it’s not a walkable park. They would benefit from a tram or trolley on busy weekends to go from camping areas to activities. Check-in was rough after hours especially trying to navigate to find your site is extremely difficult. We drug a few trees across the top of our unit. We were originate to have friends take us to our spot or we would not have found it until morning. Underwhelmed for the $180/night camp spot.
Atwood Lake Park Campground and the surrounding area offer camping opportunities within Ohio's rural northeastern region near Magnolia. The area sits in the Tuscarawas River valley at approximately 950 feet elevation, characterized by rolling hills and mixed hardwood forests. Winter temperatures average 28°F while summer averages reach 82°F, with most campgrounds in the region operating between April and October.
Kayaking on Berlin Lake: Launch from Mill Creek Camping's waterfront sites for easy lake access. "My kids and I have been coming to Atwood for the last 10 years. We look forward to it every summer. The people are friendly and there is always something to do!!" notes Leslie C. about nearby Atwood Lake Park Campground.
Fishing from your site: Many campgrounds offer direct water access for fishing. "Nice to see sailboats on the lake. All new camping spots with full hookup. Grass is coming in nicely. Kids love the playgrounds and being able to bike or scoot all around. Shower house's are superb. Great fishing," according to Fred R. at Atwood Lake.
Horseback riding: For glamping near Magnolia that includes equestrian activities, check out Canton / East Sparta KOA Holiday - Bear Creek Ranch. "Took the family there and loved it. It's clean and quiet. Took the kids on the horse ride and they loved it. All staff were very friendly," says Bradley B.
Waterfront accommodations: The lakeside sites provide direct water access. "We could leave our camper, take the boat over to the beach and drop off the grandkids and me the Nana for swimming at the beach dock. Good fishing, clean clean clean," writes Susan S. about West Branch State Park Campground.
Private facilities at glamping sites: Luxury accommodations near Magnolia offer better amenities than standard sites. "The shower house and bathrooms are large and clean. There is even a book exchange shelf at the shower house in case of rainy days. The park office loans games and sports equipment to campers," mentions Alisa G. at West Branch.
Indoor amenities for off-season glamping: Some resorts offer year-round access. "We camped here the second weekend in December and had the park mostly to ourselves. The game room was nice as well as the indoor pool. The park is in Amish areas so there is plenty of shopping to do," says Andrea F. about Evergreen Park RV Resort.
Site layout variations: Some campgrounds have better separation between sites than others. "Location, location, location! Grab a lake front spot and just hang out there! The park is in excellent condition and the facilities are just as clean and comfortable," advises Lisa S. at West Branch State Park.
Water quality differences: Be prepared for varying water conditions. "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," reports Hali R. about Clay's Resort Jellystone Park.
Seasonal crowds: Many campgrounds become busy in peak summer months. "There are a lot of things to do, lot of room to roam around and great campsites. Beach clean shower and restroom houses, big lake," shares David B. about Atwood Lake Park.
Look for playgrounds: Multiple campgrounds offer play areas for children. "We have never experienced so much fun all in one place, from the clean swimming lake, to ziplining, to rv camping, and well kept bath houses," comments Ashley S. about Woods Tall Timber Resort.
Beach access considerations: Not all beaches are equally maintained. "Biggest downfalls were the construction, small sites and bath houses being spread out. Not great when it rains, grounds flood quickly," warns Jason S. about Atwood Lake Park.
Free camping options: Budget-conscious families can use free sites. "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," explains Whiskey B. about Rivers Edge Camping Area.
Site leveling needs: Be prepared with leveling blocks at some campgrounds. "On first impression we were not impressed with this park. 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," shares Andrea F. about West Branch State Park.
Full hookup availability: For luxury glamping near Magnolia, check for full utilities. "Very nice and clean campground. I only negative for me was the campsites are very close to each other," notes Doug K. about Evergreen Park RV Resort.
Off-season considerations: Some RV parks offer winter camping options. "The indoor pool is great for enjoying a swim even in January and the bathrooms and showers are spotless and very private. They also have very nice apartments or duplexes available if you're not into camping," explains Bob R. about Evergreen Park.
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