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    Several good camping spots circle the town of Medina, Ohio, giving visitors different types of places to stay. Mosquito Lake State Park Campground has both shady and open sites that work well for tents and RVs, plus a big lake where people can kayak or use paddleboards. Campers heading to East Harbor State Park Campground on Lake Erie can enjoy the sandy beaches and walking trails nearby. If you want to try something different, Kelleys Island State Park Campground requires a ferry ride but rewards you with nice views of the lake. The wooded grounds at Findley State Park Campground give campers quiet, roomy sites with decent facilities. You should make reservations for any of these places, especially if you plan to visit in summer when they get crowded. Many campers come to fish at these parks, and some rent boats there too. You can pick between staying by a lake or in the forest when camping around Medina. Just make sure to look up the rules for whichever park you choose before you go. The different settings and things to do make camping in this part of Ohio worth the trip.

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    Best Campgrounds near Medina (138)

      1. Findley State Park Campground

      4.1(45)18mi from Medina259 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "Beware, the sites are close to these roads and quite shallow, but because each road dead ends in a cul de sac, traffic is very light, even when the campground is full, as when we visited."

      "Lots of walking trails, lots of nature. Once off my favorite local ohio parks."

      from $29 - $52 / night

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      2. American Wilderness Campground

      4.4(18)10mi from MedinaRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "We had nice woods behind us, neighbors to the right and vacancy on the left (jackpot)."

      "Drive in sites are set back & not near the lake. They have back in & drive through sites. There is a small store. It is close to Cleveland & has Good Sam discount."

      from $35 - $69 / night

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      3. Willow Lake Park Inc

      4.0(10)5mi from MedinaRVs, Tents

      "Fishing lake and swimming lake are separate. Multiple bathroom/shower locations. Game room, snack pavilion and general store."

      "Good price very kid friendly , swimming lake and a pool, also a fishing lake. Mostly RV but some tent. Old campground"

      from $35 - $65 / night

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      4. Cuyahoga Valley National Park - CAMPING NO LONGER OFFERED

      4.4(26)19mi from Medina

      "The Stanford House campground is the only one that's relatively easy to find online, but there are many other options."

      "Tucked in between Akron and Cleveland, this quiet NP has numerous hiking trails, historic buildings and the remains of the Ohio and Erie Canal. Well worth the side trip or destination."

      from $80 - $110 / night

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      5. Maple Lakes Campground

      4.8(6)6mi from MedinaRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "Happy with this campground we just moved out here from utah and this is our first time out with the 5th wheel in Ohio."

      "You aren’t allowed to walk a dog around the park which was a very odd rule. Had to stay at your site."

      from $45 - $50 / night

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      6. Pier-Lon Park

      4.4(5)7mi from MedinaRVs, Tents

      "A nice lake for swimming & catch/release fishing. Sites very close to each other."

      "No Wi-Fi upon the swim in or walk the grounds"

      7. Silver Springs Campground

      4.3(31)24mi from MedinaRVs, Tents

      "Water close by and port a pottie style bathrooms close to the camp sites. There are flush toilets a walk away but we didn’t use them. Sites are big and grassy but not super level."

      "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. "

      from $15 - $22 / night

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      8. Heritage Farms

      4.6(10)18mi from MedinaTents

      "Located about ½ mile off the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath, this campground is a part of a 5th generation working farm.  "

      "really lovely camp spot. beautiful views and surroundings. Extremely close proximity to CVNP. lots of room for kiddos to run wild."

      from $35 - $55 / night

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      9. Sunset Lake Campground

      5.0(2)11mi from MedinaRVs, Tents, Cabins

      10. Streetsboro-Cleveland SE KOA

      3.6(25)26mi from MedinaRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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."

      "Clean facilities, 3 lakes (one with a fishing pier), 2 dog parks, and super friendly staff. 30 min to Cleveland. Walmart, gas stations and restaurants within 5 miles."

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    719 Reviews of 138 Medina Campgrounds


    • Peyton L.
      Jul. 19, 2026

      Clay's Resort Jellystone Park

      NO communication and severely lacking customer service skills

      I 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.

    • J
      Jul. 16, 2026

      Punderson State Park Campground

      One of our favorites

      We love this park! Unfortunately it’s been so booked this summer we haven’t been able to go. It’s literally 30 minutes from us. The sites are fairly nice. Some near the water are shallow and you have to be careful. The park surrounding it is lovely. There’s a beach, a golf course and even a lodge and cabins. We always get good internet with our hot spot. If I’m being honest though, the worst thing is the bath house. The showers suck! There’s no privacy and I would never use them. There’s a nice playground for kids and a little nature center. We love riding our e-bikes there. Lots of critters and I’ve even seen an otter! Give it a try if you can find an opening!

    • Jeff H.
      Jul. 14, 2026

      Wally World

      great place along the Mohican river lots of close activities to do .

      i have been going to Wally World Riverside Resort for the past 15 years always a great time ,clean camp ground well maintained .On the week end they have activities for the children and movies on Saturday most of the time on the week end it can get busy.

    • Shannon S.The Dyrt PRO User
      Jul. 10, 2026

      Pride Valley Campground

      Perfect for us

      The campground is well kept. Sites are well spaced. There’s a large clean swim lake, also a fishing lake. Lots of deer and wildlife. Monthly rates are $550 for full 50amp hookup.

    • Robert G.The Dyrt PRO User
      Jul. 10, 2026

      American Wilderness Campground

      Money Grubbers

      Made a reservation. Canceled since wife had to go into hospital due to an emergency. No flexibility in the 7-day prior window. State parks and others have all been decent to us over this. We paid 3 days for a reservation we never used but canceled 2 days out. The park did not fill up so they took our money over a gotcha clause even after I begged the manager for her understanding. Under the circumstances, I was hoping they would compromise and take only the first night, but they are in it mainly for your money, I'm afraid.

    • Justin C.The Dyrt PRO User
      Jul. 8, 2026

      American Wilderness Campground

      Just beautiful

      fantastic place to camp with family and friends! There is always something fun and exciting to do, whether you're fishing, swimming, hiking, relaxing around the campfire, or enjoying the many activities throughout the campground. The atmosphere is welcoming, the scenery is beautiful, and it's a great place to make lasting memories.

    • A
      Jul. 6, 2026

      Mohican Wilderness

      Return campers

      We return to Mohican wilderness a few times each year and love the sites we choose right on the river.

      Most sites here are wide open field sites and would not suite our style of camping.

      Bathrooms are typically clean.

    • HThe Dyrt PRO User
      Jul. 4, 2026

      Mill Creek Camping — Berlin Lake Wildlife Area

      Large Campground in the middle of nowhere

      Many 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.

    • sThe Dyrt PRO User
      Jun. 29, 2026

      Punderson State Park Campground

      Does the job

      This campground has a ton to do - a beach for swimming, kayaking, archery, hiking and more. The tent sites are tucked back from the campground road, but the camper sites are fairly close together. Our site was not level. There were a few other issues, including lack of TO in the women’s bathroom and a gate at the back of the park (near the group site) that was left open - right off of a public road.


    Guide to Medina

    Campgrounds near Medina, Ohio offer diverse experiences from fishing lakes to wooded sites with varied terrain. The area sits at elevations ranging from 1,050 to 1,200 feet, receiving approximately 40 inches of annual rainfall that keeps campgrounds lush and green. Most Medina County camping areas require advance reservations for summer weekends, with sites filling 2-3 months ahead during peak season.

    What to do

    Hiking trails: Findley State Park Campground provides numerous marked paths through wooded areas. "Wonderful state park with lots of trails and a lake. Took the kayaks out on the lake and had a great time," notes Linda R. The park features well-maintained paths suitable for various skill levels.

    Dog-friendly activities: Silver Springs Campground includes "THE best dog park I have ever seen in this area. So my dogs loved this campground more than me and that was worth it," according to Kate W. The dog park includes a swimming beach exclusively for canines, making it popular even among non-dog owners.

    Water recreation: American Wilderness Campground offers fishing and beach activities. "We love the fishing available here we also had the kids they enjoyed the arcade and gem mining," reports Jessica J. The campground maintains a clean beach area with sunset views over the water.

    Christmas tree farm camping: Heritage Farms provides a unique camping setting. "We stayed in a lean to and it was so much fun!" shares Rebecca A. Sites are scattered throughout a working Christmas tree farm with wagon transport available to carry gear from parking areas to campsites.

    What campers like

    Clean facilities: Maple Lakes Campground maintains high standards of cleanliness. "This is a beautiful location. Lots of long term campers. Beautiful trees and the fishing lakes had lovely benches," writes Tracy L. The campground features well-spaced sites with ample room between neighbors.

    Family activities: Willow Lake Park offers organized events and entertainment. "Stay here for the holiday weekend, they offer plenty of activities for everyone. Had a band each night!" reports ivory L. The park maintains a concession stand with food options during events.

    Privacy between sites: Findley State Park Campground provides adequate space between campers. "We have enjoyed the shade at our site this week and the space between us and our neighbors," notes Kimberly C., who also mentions the clean shower houses and equipment rentals available.

    Affordability: Silver Springs Campground offers budget-friendly options with electric hookups. "The lots are nice and large," Jeffrey L. notes, though he points out some challenges: "The main problem was very hard to level and soft grass they don't have a well compacted area for your tt/rv."

    What you should know

    Reservation timing: Most camping sites near Medina, Ohio book up quickly in summer. "Only downfall is trying to find an open spot for reservations. Place is booked most of the time. If you're planning a holiday weekend you need to book 6 months in advance," advises Jeffrey L. about Findley State Park.

    Water quality concerns: Some campgrounds have water issues. At Willow Lake Park, "The water, while I'm sure was fine, had an odor to it so I didn't partake," reports Wilson W. Similar concerns exist at other locations, so bringing drinking water is recommended.

    Site variations: American Wilderness Campground has different site types and locations. "Many of the sites are grassy and I could see the potential to get stuck if you ended up in heavy rains," notes Ro B. about a nearby campground. Research specific site details when booking.

    Bathroom facilities: Facilities vary widely between campgrounds. Heritage Farms only offers "Port o potty but it was very well maintained and clean," according to Rebecca A., while Willow Lake Park has "kind of gross" showers where "my drain didn't seem to work at all and the entire shower stall flooded," according to Derek N.

    Tips for camping with families

    Playground options: Willow Lake Park includes play areas for children. "The playground was good for the kids. The grounds are well maintained," shares Derek N. The campground also maintains a fishing pond and separate swimming pond.

    Kid-friendly attractions: American Wilderness Campground offers activities beyond typical camping. "The kids enjoyed the arcade and gem mining we also liked the access to self serve laundry and camp store as well," notes Jessica J., highlighting additional entertainment options.

    Evening entertainment: Willow Lake Park schedules regular performances. "They have an arcade here that looks fine," mentions Derek N., while ivory L. adds they "had a band each night! Bad Juju was definitely a favorite of mine."

    Space for play: Silver Springs Campground provides open areas. "There is lots of green area to play a game," reports Abbey E. The campground layout allows for recreational activities while maintaining relatively quiet surroundings.

    Tips from RVers

    Site leveling: Silver Springs Campground has challenges for larger rigs. "Some sites are full sun while others are mostly shade but the website describes them well," notes Abbey E., who recommends checking the campground website for accurate site descriptions.

    Hookup availability: Maple Lakes Campground offers full hookups for RVs. "This is a big campground where you are not on to of your neighbors. There is a lot offered and great place for kids," Carrisa P. reports. The campground maintains well-spaced sites with full utilities.

    Seasonal considerations: Sunset Lake Campground requires timing awareness. "My wife and I visited in early May 2023, they were just starting to open things up after drying out," explains Ro B. Many camping sites near Medina open from April/May through October with limited shoulder season availability.

    Dump station access: Some campgrounds have sanitary dump challenges. Willow Lake Park once had issues where visitors "went to the dump station and found it was clogged and overflowing," according to Tina R. Checking facility status upon arrival is recommended.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What campgrounds are available in Medina, Ohio?

    The Medina area offers several quality camping options within a reasonable drive. Findley State Park Campground is less than an hour away, providing a wooded retreat with amenities for fishing, canoeing, and kayaking, plus numerous walking trails. It's a long-established favorite for locals seeking nature without traveling far from the city. Closer to Medina, Willow Lake Park Inc and Pier-Lon Park offer convenient drive-in access with standard amenities including water and toilets. The region surrounding Medina features numerous additional options within 30-45 minutes, making it a good central location for exploring different campgrounds throughout Northeast Ohio.

    Are there tent-only camping options near Medina?

    Several tent-friendly camping options exist near Medina. Towpath Trail Peace Park offers 4 primitive camping sites perfect for tent campers, located within easy driving distance of Medina. The park is particularly suited for those seeking a simple, back-to-basics camping experience. For nature enthusiasts, Penitentiary Glen Reservation Campsite provides tent camping with firewood provided and proximity to hiking trails. While not exclusively tent-only, these sites cater well to tent campers with their more primitive setup and natural surroundings. Both locations offer a peaceful retreat without the disturbance of large RVs in the immediate vicinity, making them ideal for traditional tent camping experiences.

    What are the costs for camping near Medina?

    Camping costs around Medina vary by amenities and location. Kool Lakes Family RV Park offers affordable sites that become especially economical when split among several people. For budget-conscious campers, Heritage Farms provides reasonably priced standard campsites and shelters with the unique experience of staying on a working Christmas tree farm. State parks in the region typically charge $20-35 per night for standard sites, with potential additional fees for amenities like electricity. Most campgrounds offer discounted weekly or monthly rates for extended stays. Costs generally increase with amenities—primitive sites tend to be least expensive, while full-hookup RV sites or cabins command premium prices. Reservation fees may apply at many locations, typically $5-10 per booking.

    Are there tent-only camping options near Medina?

    Several tent-friendly camping options exist near Medina. Towpath Trail Peace Park offers 4 primitive camping sites perfect for tent campers, located within easy driving distance of Medina. The park is particularly suited for those seeking a simple, back-to-basics camping experience. For nature enthusiasts, Penitentiary Glen Reservation Campsite provides tent camping with firewood provided and proximity to hiking trails. While not exclusively tent-only, these sites cater well to tent campers with their more primitive setup and natural surroundings. Both locations offer a peaceful retreat without the disturbance of large RVs in the immediate vicinity, making them ideal for traditional tent camping experiences.

    What are the costs for camping near Medina?

    Camping costs around Medina vary by amenities and location. Kool Lakes Family RV Park offers affordable sites that become especially economical when split among several people. For budget-conscious campers, Heritage Farms provides reasonably priced standard campsites and shelters with the unique experience of staying on a working Christmas tree farm. State parks in the region typically charge $20-35 per night for standard sites, with potential additional fees for amenities like electricity. Most campgrounds offer discounted weekly or monthly rates for extended stays. Costs generally increase with amenities—primitive sites tend to be least expensive, while full-hookup RV sites or cabins command premium prices. Reservation fees may apply at many locations, typically $5-10 per booking.

    What RV camping facilities are available around Medina?

    RV campers near Medina have several well-equipped options. Toodik Family Campground Cabin & Canoeing offers nicely shaded RV sites with amenities including a laundry room, pool, and clean bathrooms. For those seeking a family-oriented environment, Sunset Lake Campground provides drive-in access with water, toilets, and big-rig-friendly spaces. Many RV parks in the region feature full hookups (water, electric, sewer), pull-through sites, and dump stations. Some offer cable TV connections and WiFi access. Most accommodate various RV sizes, though availability for the largest rigs may be limited at some locations. Seasonal and monthly rates are typically available for longer stays. Reservations are recommended, especially during summer months when these facilities tend to fill quickly.

    What campgrounds are available in Medina, Ohio?

    The Medina area offers several quality camping options within a reasonable drive. Findley State Park Campground is less than an hour away, providing a wooded retreat with amenities for fishing, canoeing, and kayaking, plus numerous walking trails. It's a long-established favorite for locals seeking nature without traveling far from the city. Closer to Medina, Willow Lake Park Inc and Pier-Lon Park offer convenient drive-in access with standard amenities including water and toilets. The region surrounding Medina features numerous additional options within 30-45 minutes, making it a good central location for exploring different campgrounds throughout Northeast Ohio.