Camping options near Millersburg, Ohio include wooded riverside sites and open meadow locations throughout Holmes County. The region contains both primitive camping opportunities and full-service RV parks, with most campgrounds sitting between 900-1,100 feet elevation. Cell service varies significantly across the area, with stronger signals on hillsides and weaker connectivity in valleys and more remote locations.
What to do
Horseback riding: Mohican Reservation Campground offers horseback riding along with miles of hiking and mountain biking trails. "There is a nice lodge with a restaurant for people just looking to escape from the 'city life' for a bit. Also campgrounds for sleeping outdoors with nature," notes Terry R., who visited Mohican Reservation Campground.
River tubing: For water recreation, multiple campgrounds provide river access for tubing, kayaking and canoeing. "The ability to tube down the river and walk back to your campsite was so much fun," notes one visitor to Mohican State Park. At Mohican Wilderness, campers appreciate the riverside options: "We had a pull through site which was gravel. The staff is friendly and the indoor pool and shower houses were amazing," reports Renee L.
Hiking trails: Trails range from easy walking paths to more challenging terrain. "The hiking trails are great with a covered bridge, overlook and waterfalls," reports Andrea F. about Mohican State Park Campground. For free primitive options, Nicole K. notes, "lots of hiking trails and waterfalls. free hike-in camping available here too."
What campers like
Clean facilities: Bathroom cleanliness receives consistent praise across multiple campgrounds. "SPOTLESS bathrooms and I mean SPOTLESS," writes Tara T. about Berlin RV Park. Another camper, Jenalee R., adds: "We were very pleased with this rv park. They keep the grounds well maintained... The bathrooms, showers and laundry areas were very clean."
Off-season camping: Winter camping offers a quieter experience with fewer crowds. "Camping in the off season is our favorite time of year. This particular park has potable water on by the dump station and the dump station is open," explains Andrea F. about Mohican State Park. At Evergreen Park RV Resort, one camper notes: "The indoor pool is great for enjoying a swim even in January and the bathrooms and showers are spotless and very private."
Free firewood: Several campgrounds provide complimentary firewood, a rare amenity. "Free firewood was also available!" reports Mark S. about Amish Country Campsites. Another camper mentioned "free firewood" when reviewing Berlin RV Park, making these campsites near Millersburg, Ohio more economical for overnight stays.
What you should know
Limited winter options: Though some campgrounds close seasonally, year-round options exist. "First come first serve in the winter. One heated bathroom with a shower is open in the winter. Absolutely beautiful & great trails," explains Renée C. about winter camping at Mohican State Park.
Site selection matters: Site layout varies significantly within each campground. At Mohican State Park, "the B class campground features first come availability... No level ground to be found, but far fewer neighbors than the A class, main campground," reports Jared H.
Cell service limitations: Connectivity can be spotty depending on location. "No cell service with Verizon at this park," notes Andrea F. about Mohican State Park. At Mohican Wilderness, a camper mentioned: "It was great to be screen free for a couple days," reflecting the limited connectivity in some areas.
Tips for camping with families
Activity-focused campgrounds: Family-oriented campgrounds offer structured programs. At Whispering Hills Campground, "Kids activity Schedule 9-9 almost daily," notes Cyndi L., and another visitor adds there are "so much for Kids and adults to do" including "the jumping pad, mini golf, fishing, basketball."
Primitive river camping: For families seeking more nature immersion, riverside camping provides natural entertainment. "Beautiful campsites on the water and near it. Playgrounds, cabins, camper cabins, tent sites & camper sites," reports Renée C. about Mohican State Park's riverside options.
Space between sites: Site spacing affects the family camping experience. "The sites are spacious and with the option to park your trailer where you want (grass sites)," notes Shannon P. about Mohican Wilderness. However, at Amish Country Campsites, one camper warns it is "extremely cramped" with their "back of our camper was 2ft from the camper behind us."
Tips from RVers
Hookup considerations: Water and electric hookup locations can present challenges. At Scenic Hills RV Park, one RVer noted: "The one and only issue is that water and electricity is located in the rear area of RV, while sewer connections are toward the front. I personally used 50' of water line and 30' of sewer line."
Leveling challenges: Some RV sites require extra effort for leveling. "We had difficulty leveling one night in lot 3 but traded to #4 the next night and did fine. The many pull thru lots looked like a good level base," reports Craig T. about Berlin RV Park.
Dump station access: Access and positioning of dump stations varies between campgrounds. One RVer noted about Amish Country Campsites: "The dump station isn't the best it is on a hill so dumping ones waste tanks completely could be a challenge." Conversely, Mohican State Park receives praise for its well-maintained dump station that remains open year-round.