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A little too close together for my comfort. But very nice and relaxing area. And definitely more spread a part than commercial campgrounds.
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Campgrounds surrounding Mineral Ridge, Ohio include a mix of state parks and private facilities that accommodate various camping styles. West Branch State Park Campground, located near Wayland, provides year-round access for tent camping, RV sites, cabin rentals, and even glamping options. Nearby KOA Lake Milton Berlin Lake offers similar amenities with the addition of cabin rentals. Chestnut Ridge Park and Campground in Hubbard features 115 established campsites approximately 15 miles east of Mineral Ridge, supporting both tent and RV camping with full hookup availability.
Most campgrounds in the area operate seasonally, with peak availability from May through October. Mosquito Lake State Park Campground remains open year-round, though amenities may be limited during winter months. "Most sites were kind of close, but they had a lot of things to do and activities all weekend," noted a visitor at Lake Milton KOA. While some locations like Mill Creek Camping near Berlin Lake Wildlife Area permit pets, others have restrictions, so advance verification is recommended. Reservation requirements vary by location, with many private campgrounds offering online booking while some public sites operate on a first-come basis.
Several visitors highlight the family-friendly atmosphere at campgrounds in this region. Campers consistently mention the recreational opportunities at properties like Lake Milton KOA, which features a swimming lake with inflatable water features that prove particularly popular with children. The region's campgrounds generally receive positive reviews for cleanliness and maintenance. One camper described their experience: "The campground was clean, the bathrooms were updated and also extremely clean. The campground had so many amenities it's hard to name them all!" Sites with full hookups typically range from $35-$80 per night, while primitive tent camping areas are available at lower rates. Some locations like Pioneer Trails Tree Farm offer more secluded experiences, though availability at these specialized camping areas may be limited.
Best Campgrounds near Mineral Ridge (162)
1. West Branch State Park Campground
"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 Availability2. Mosquito Lake State Park Campground
"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 Availability3. Mill Creek Camping — Berlin Lake Wildlife Area
"Lots of playgrounds and you can access the lake for swimming and fishing from just about anywhere. The sites are well spaced and feel private, until you get closer to the lake."
"The people next to us parked their boat right behind their site. We even seen a doe and 2 fawn right here at our site!"
from $26 - $55 / night
Check Availability4. Chestnut Ridge Park and Campground
"Our family really enjoyed staying here, and our kids especially loved swimming and fishing in the lake. In the evening, we bought some firewood from the campground owners for our bonfire."
"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."
from $45 - $55 / night
Check Availability5. KOA Lake Milton Berlin Lake
"My 2 boys had so much fun at the lake and the playground and the bounce pad ect ect! The owners and all the staff were extremely friendly and helpful and always around interacting with the guests."
"Very nice lake and inflatables in swim area. Good fishing lake as well. Lake milton is a jump down the road for boating."
6. Shenango Campground
"The Shenango Recreation Area is a large campground with some 300 plus sites located on a lake in western Pennsylvania. Access to the campground is fairly easy and about 12 miles north of I-80."
"Most spaces are shaded and if not on the water, close to the water. We took kayaks - endless places to put into the water including from many sites. Easy 1.5 hour drive from Pittsburgh."
from $24 - $38 / night
Check Availability7. Ridge Ranch Campground
"It was away from the in RVs but close enough to the bathrooms."
"Needed a place to park for the night driving across country. Please arrive before 7pm (office closes) to get a last minute spot if available always call ahead."
8. Youngstown ARS FamCamp
"Thankfully Youngstown, Ohio isn't really a vacation destination. Only 5 Sites are full hookup. The rest are water/ electric. It's attached to the Youngstown Regional Airport."
from $12 - $15 / night
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from $5 - $35 / night
10. Nelson-Kennedy Ledges Quarry Park
"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."
Drive Time
- 6 min from Youngstown, OH
- 34 min from Akron, OH
- 45 min from Canton, OH
- 1 hr 1 min from Weirton, WV
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Country Acres Campground
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Mill Creek Camping — Berlin Lake Wildlife Area
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West Branch State Park Campground
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Recent Reviews near Mineral Ridge, OH
817 Reviews of 162 Mineral Ridge Campgrounds
- AAdam O.
TravelerSilver Springs Campground
Nice local park
Nice place to stay for the weekend. Inexpensive. No water hookups at the individual sites but potable water is available in the park. The downsides are the sights can get muddy if there is rain. Only portapotties nearby.
We had big storms roll through when we were there. Unfortunately a large branch broke off of a nearby tree and hit the engine hood of our RV and dented it in several places. It could have been much worse though and not the park’s fault. Could happen anywhere there are trees.
- WWilliam M.Traveler
Shenango Recreation Area Campground
Great clean place
Came tent camping here. Stayed on new duck loop, which from the looks of all the other sites, this one seemed more open, less R. V. Campers. Plenty of open spots even for the weekend. Place is clean, well kept, bathrooms are clean which is a plus. All the sites around have decent space between them. Close access to a lake. You can bring your boat
Zachary A.
GuideHeadwaters Park
Campsite A
Had a nice stay at the Camp Site A tent site, which they label as their ADA Accessible site.
Overall me and the kids had a really nice time hanging atbthe site and exploring around the lake. Lots of friendly people too.
Pros:
- Tent site was generally good with a picnic table and fire pit on-site
- Pull in parking right next to the campsite (which seems to be true for all tents and leantos)
- Great walkable area with lots to explore with the kids
- A few nice things just a 10min drive away like the Eagle Park splash park and playground and the cute Burton town square.
- Tons of birds for all my bird watchers
- Right at the entrance to the tent site area and right next to the restrooms
- Sometimes people bring horses down there for a walk
- Can't see other campers tent from your site (which i like because Im out here to get away from people)
Cons:
- Being right next the restrooms and tent area entrance is a higher traffic area. Didn't bother us much but could get annoying if woken up by a late night driver or door slam
- The stump on the tent site has a snake in it. Didn't bother us at all, only saw it once as it was slithering away, but thought other might like to know.
- Toilet was out of hand sanitizer
FAQ:
- No electic
- No plumbing or showers (it is basically an outhouse)
Peyton L.ScoutClay'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.
- HHolly B.Guide
Thompson/Grand River Valley KOA Holiday
Enjoyable
The staff here was excellent. We got a spot near the entrance that had the doggy play pen. It was a well built structure. I felt good about my dogs being in it. The campground is wonderful. So peaceful and pretty. As and added plus for anybody a fan of the band The Cars, Ben Orr’s grave is not far.
- JJill S.Traveler
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!
Julie P.TravelerMercer-Grove City KOA
Nice campground
Nice campground! They hold lots of random activities for kids like tie dying, tractor ride, etc. We stayed in spot 24, which is very spacious, but I did not like the fact that it’s right next to the road where cars are speeding by. I do not think this spot in particular would be good if you have small children
Shannon S.ScoutPride 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.
Guide to Mineral Ridge
Campgrounds near Mineral Ridge, Ohio vary from state parks with improved facilities to smaller private operations with swimming areas and tree-lined settings. The region includes options like West Branch State Park, about 12 miles southeast of Mineral Ridge, and Chestnut Ridge Park and Campground to the east, near the Pennsylvania border. Both tent campers and RV users find suitable accommodations across the area, with several locations offering cabin rentals and some providing glamping options. Camping areas generally feature a mix of water and electric hookups with select campgrounds providing full-service RV sites.
Reservations are recommended at most mixed-use campgrounds in the region, particularly during the summer season when facilities like KOA Lake Milton Berlin Lake experience higher demand. "The campground was clean, the bathrooms were updated and also extremely clean. The campground had so many amenities it's hard to name them all," noted one visitor at Lake Milton. Weather considerations affect camping seasons, with most campgrounds operating from May through October. Primitive tent sites often have more availability than improved RV spots with hookups. The area experiences typical Midwestern seasonal patterns with hot, humid summers and cold winters that limit camping opportunities during the off-season.
Campers consistently mention the family-friendly atmosphere at campgrounds like Chestnut Ridge, where level sites and access to swimming areas receive positive reviews. Several visitors highlighted the value of campgrounds with recreational water features, particularly for families with children. Based on reviews from The Dyrt, some campgrounds offer reasonable rates while others may charge premium prices, especially for holiday weekends and sites with full hookups. Site privacy varies considerably between locations, with KOA Lake Milton receiving some feedback about closely spaced sites despite its popular amenities. Public restroom and shower facilities range widely in quality and maintenance levels across the camping areas, with newer facilities generally earning better reviews than older bathhouses with limited capacity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Mineral Ridge, OH?
What camping is available near Mineral Ridge, OH?
According to TheDyrt.com, Mineral Ridge, OH offers a wide range of camping options, with 162 campgrounds and RV parks near Mineral Ridge, OH and 1 free dispersed camping spot.
Which is the most popular campground near Mineral Ridge, OH?
Which is the most popular campground near Mineral Ridge, OH?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Mineral Ridge, OH is West Branch State Park Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 66 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Mineral Ridge, OH?
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Mineral Ridge, OH?
According to TheDyrt.com, there is 1 free dispersed camping spot near Mineral Ridge, OH.
What parks are near Mineral Ridge, OH?
What parks are near Mineral Ridge, OH?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 12 parks near Mineral Ridge, OH that allow camping, notably Michael J Kirwan Lake and Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
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