Punderson State Park Campground
Nice campground
Fishing, boating, clean areas. Nice fire pits, and nice cement pads. Gave 4 instead of 5 stars because the entry gate and shop doesnt always have employees in it. Closes early in day.
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Campgrounds near Middlefield, Ohio range from state parks to private family campgrounds, with most facilities concentrated around nearby lakes and reservoirs. Punderson State Park Campground in Newbury offers year-round camping with tent sites, RV hookups, and glamping options. Several miles east, West Branch State Park Campground provides lakefront camping on Kirwan Reservoir with boat-in access and cabin rentals. The region includes a mix of established campgrounds with full amenities and more rustic options, particularly along waterways like Mosquito Lake and Pymatuning Lake on the Ohio-Pennsylvania border.
Reservations are strongly recommended at most campgrounds in the area, especially for summer weekends and holiday periods when waterfront sites fill quickly. Many campgrounds operate year-round, though services may be limited during winter months. The terrain is generally flat to gently rolling, making most sites accessible without specialized vehicles. Cell service varies throughout the region, with stronger coverage near towns and spotty reception in more remote areas. Electrical hookups are common at developed campgrounds, but primitive tent sites are also available at locations like Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park. According to one visitor, "The campground is not big and it's not small, has non-electric and electric sites, and it also has RV hookups. A lot of people go here to go fishing since it's located beside a very large lake."
Waterfront camping receives consistently positive reviews, with sites at Pymatuning and Mosquito Lake State Parks being particularly popular. One camper noted, "At Pymatuning most if not all sites have views of the beautiful lake and the Pennsylvania shoreline across the lake." Family-friendly amenities are common, with playgrounds, swimming beaches, and fishing opportunities available at many locations. Several campgrounds feature hiking trails, though extensive trail systems are limited compared to other regions. Campers seeking more privacy should consider sites in wooded sections rather than open lakefront areas, which tend to be busier but offer better views and water access. The proximity to Amish Country provides unique cultural experiences within a short drive of most camping areas, with small towns offering shopping and dining options.
"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"
"I had the furthest lakeside tent from the office. was a beautiful site but the water treatment facility had a loud hum all night, even though they said it was quiet."
from $27 - $50 / night
Check Availability"Ranger Review: Morsel Spork at West Branch State Park **Campground Review: **
This state park was very welcome after our first two unlucky Ohio state park experiences."
"Here's what's great about this campground situated at an easy drive from major cities like Columbus and Cleveland...its scenic, a fully loaded campground with bathhouses, parks, hiking paths, swimming"
from $30 - $52 / night
Check Availability"If you're looking to stay off the grid, I stayed in M62, the woods directly behind me, no cell service."
"Many of my friends from Ohio recommended checking out Nelson Ledges for apparent “cliff jumping” and a music festival."
"This park is one of my favorites in Ohio at this time. Most of the sites are some what private. There are many trails and even a fog park next to the lake."
"They told me Ohio State Parks were voted #1 in the US. Well there is a reason for that. Beautiful, clean, great spots, not a bad site in the entire park."
from $27 - $80 / night
Check Availability"Our site was lakeside and was probably the largest campsite I ever stayed in."
"We stayed here mid June on their premium lot, super large and right on fishing lake. We brought our canoe and enjoyed fishing and just cruising around."
"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."
"Geneva State Park Campground: This was our first trip here and given the COVID situation it was still very pleasant. "
from $29 - $75 / night
Check Availability"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."
"Best for relaxation, chill kayaking, fishing, horseback riding, and shorter walks. Four stars because it is not a vast wilderness adjacent experience."
"I camped at site J the tent pad was level and easy to drive stakes into. I didn't use the toilets so can't comment on the cleanliness there."
from $10 - $20 / night
Check Availability"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
Check Availability"Our 2 dogs ran around our site enjoying the wkend as well. Great low key, inexpensive campground to enjoy a quiet relaxing wkend fishing . We ll definitely be back."












Fishing, boating, clean areas. Nice fire pits, and nice cement pads. Gave 4 instead of 5 stars because the entry gate and shop doesnt always have employees in it. Closes early in day.
First time at a koa. Wasn’t a bad experience but I was there from march thru December instead of getting the season rate they charged me the monthly rate it cost me $3000 extra and I was treated like a seasonal camper had to mow my own grass and take out my own trash so I will not be staying at another koa
Sites are clean with a variety of hook-ups but few are 100% level. It appears to be an older CG. I’m in a 21’ van and tried several sites before one was level enough for me without blocks. Most sites are on the smaller side but FHU sites are okay for larger rigs. Numerous sites are walk-in and popular with tenters, they are very private and you park pretty close and walk up or down an embankment. Potable water and a dump station are available. Sites have picnic tables and fire rings. Staff is great! Swimming beach is across the lake from the CG and too far to walk for most. Marina is available. Restrooms are nice.
Absolutely a great spot for large private heavily wooded sites! Only primitive non electric site for roof top campers is C5! Others are park and walk or to small to open up and be comfy. Great cabins and yurts! Clean bathrooms and showers. Everything here is done online from reservation to buying wood and so Ice so prepare for that.
Family run campground that's been around for 45 years. Small place. Mostly seasonal campers. They have a few walk up tent sights. RTT campers will have to take a back in sight but they will not charge you extra unless you plug into electric. 1 swimming pond, 3 great bass fishing ponds. Nice camp store. Bathrooms are clean.
When we arrived, we checked in at the camp office. The ladies there were very kind. The roads through the campground are wide enough for two-way traffic and nicely paved.
This is a beautiful, heavily treed campground. Even on Memorial Day weekend with lots of people, the park was very peaceful. The sounds of birds permeate the air round the clock. Chipmunks run amok. They’re just so cute.
We booked site 56 for our 39’ fifth wheel. As soon as we pulled up, we knew there was no way we’d fit even though the reservation site said it would accommodate a 40’ rig. The camp hosts happened to be passing by as we were surveying the site. They were very helpful redirecting us to a nearby site that would be more suitable. FYI, sites 55 and 56 have deep culverts on either side. One wrong turn and you’re going to have a problem. The majority of sites along our road were just wide enough to keep the tires out of the dirt, but not wide enough for the stairs to land on asphalt. If you have a motorhome or other wide-bodied rig, like an Alliance Paradigm, I would recommend choosing one of the sites on the loop around the playground. Those are better suited for newer big rigs.
TIP…the line at the dump station is long on the holiday weekends. Plan accordingly.
Nice and quiet. Friendly staff. Beautiful campground.
Family owned an operated. The owner is very pleasant, great person to talk to.. communication is great.
Pymatuning Lake Campground is a huge 700 site family oriented campground. Sites are large and clean and your not packed in. Bathrooms and showers are OK but they are clean. Best part of being here is the awesome fishing. Know for huge black crappie, walleye, and small and big mouth bass. This is the place to go fishing.
Camping spots near Middlefield, Ohio range from rustic tent sites to full-service RV parks, with most located within 30 miles of town. The region sits at elevations between 900-1,200 feet with a humid continental climate that brings warm summers and cold, snowy winters. Fall camping season typically runs from early September through late October, when overnight temperatures range from 35-55°F.
Fishing at multiple lakes: Kool Lakes Family RV Park offers prime fishing opportunities with waterfront sites where children can fish all day. "Our kids age 4 and 8 fished from sun up Saturday to about noon and then sporadically after that throughout the day. That night we hunted large bull frogs," notes one visitor at Kool Lakes Family RV Park.
Disc golf courses: Several campgrounds maintain disc golf facilities for visitors. At Punderson State Park Campground, campers mention "opportunities for disc golf, archery range, canoeing/kayaking/row boats, swimming (no lifeguard) and golf." The park also features an archery range for target practice.
Dog-friendly areas: Many campgrounds provide dedicated dog parks or pet-friendly trails. Silver Springs Campground stands out with "a fantastic dog park with a swimming beach for dogs only. Fun to watch them play even if you don't have a dog."
Private lakeside sites: The ability to launch watercraft directly from campsites is highly valued. At West Branch State Park Campground, one camper appreciated their "beautiul water side site. Great site! Shades lots of space semi private area. Right off the water with area to tie boat for easy water access."
Clean facilities: Campers frequently mention the quality of facilities as a deciding factor. "The 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," notes a visitor to West Branch State Park.
Family-oriented environments: Hidden Lakes Family Campground gets high marks for its family focus. "Nice big sites, not crowded together. Has pool and pond. Multiple play grounds," reports one camper at Hidden Lakes Family Campground.
Site leveling challenges: Many campgrounds in the area have uneven sites requiring equipment for leveling. "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," reports a camper at West Branch State Park.
Variable cell coverage: Connectivity varies significantly throughout the region. Strong signals exist near towns and major highways, while coverage can be spotty in more remote camping areas, especially in wooded sections.
Local firewood regulations: Most campgrounds prohibit bringing outside firewood due to invasive species concerns. "They don't allow outside firewood and your have to pay $12 a bundle for theirs. This adds some cost to the stay," notes a camper at Hidden Lakes Family Campground.
Unique play areas: Some campgrounds offer specialized play facilities. Punderson State Park provides "a playground for the kiddos. Not for your serious adventures but great for families," and another camper mentions "a nice playground and cute camp store."
Educational opportunities: Several parks offer nature programs or wildlife viewing. "The kids enjoyed the western quest searching for posts with symbols arranged around campground," reports a visitor to Hidden Lakes Family Campground.
Weekend events: Many campgrounds host scheduled activities. "An ice cream social is held on Saturday evenings that my children always love to attend," notes a camper describing the weekend activities at West Branch State Park Campground.
Electric hookup variations: Electric service ranges from basic to full-service depending on the campground. At Punderson State Park Campground, "very few full hookups. Rest of the sites only have 15-20 amp service. The lots are not even close to level."
Dump station accessibility: Water fill and dump station design varies significantly between parks. "First the water fill is on an incline so when our tank was 'full' pulling away from fill station it was really only 2/3 full. This was okay for a short weekend but not good planning," notes an RVer at West Branch State Park Campground.
Site selection recommendations: Campground layout knowledge is valuable for selecting appropriate sites. At Streetsboro-Cleveland SE KOA, "if you can afford it, get the pull through site," while another camper notes "the sites are right on top of each other so either you can handle that or not."
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Middlefield, OH?
According to TheDyrt.com, Middlefield, OH offers a wide range of camping options, with 124 campgrounds and RV parks near Middlefield, OH and 1 free dispersed camping spot.
Which is the most popular campground near Middlefield, OH?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Middlefield, OH is Punderson State Park Campground with a 4-star rating from 38 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Middlefield, OH?
According to TheDyrt.com, there is 1 free dispersed camping spot near Middlefield, OH.
What parks are near Middlefield, OH?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 9 parks near Middlefield, OH that allow camping, notably Michael J Kirwan Lake and Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
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