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Best Campgrounds near Carrollton, OH

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Established campgrounds dominate the Carrollton, Ohio area, with several options concentrated around Atwood Lake. The region includes Atwood Lake Park Campground and Atwood Lake County Campground offering full-hookup sites for RVs alongside tent camping areas. Primitive and developed camping opportunities exist throughout the area, with most campgrounds providing water and electric hookups. Several properties feature cabin accommodations, including ABC Country Camping and Cabins and Woods Tall Timber Resort, which also offers glamping options. The landscape primarily consists of lakeside camping with varying levels of amenities from basic tent sites to full-service RV parks with 50-amp electrical service.

Seasonal operations affect campground availability in the region, with many facilities operating from May through October. As one camper noted, "We stayed the weekend of September 17-19, 2021 and camped in the H area. The sites in this area were all level concrete with full hook-up." Atwood Lake County Campground specifically operates from May 1 to October 15, while Woods Tall Timber Resort runs from May 1 to November 1. Weather conditions can significantly impact camping experiences, with some areas prone to flooding during rainy periods. Most developed campgrounds require reservations, particularly for weekend stays during summer months. Shower and restroom facilities vary significantly between properties, with newer facilities at Atwood Lake Park receiving praise for cleanliness while older facilities at other campgrounds have received criticism for maintenance issues.

Waterfront camping represents a major draw for visitors to the Carrollton area, particularly at Atwood Lake Park. A visitor observed, "The spots by the lake are outstanding! Grab a lake front spot and just hang out there!" Several campgrounds provide water access for fishing, boating, and swimming, though amenities and maintenance vary considerably between properties. Family-friendly features like playgrounds and organized activities receive positive mentions in reviews, with multiple visitors highlighting activities for children. Camping areas range from spacious sites with concrete pads to more crowded arrangements where sites may lack privacy. Bathhouse quality represents a common concern in visitor feedback, with newer facilities generally receiving higher ratings than older ones. Jefferson Lake State Park Campground and Guilford Lake State Park Campground provide additional options for campers seeking public land camping experiences year-round.

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Best Camping Sites Near Carrollton, Ohio (128)

    1. Atwood Lake Park Campground

    17 Reviews
    Sherrodsville, OH
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (330) 343-6780

    "The Atwood Lake Campground is a true gem in a beautiful area of eastern Ohio!"

    "The lake and forest trails surround this area. The restroom and showers are brand new and are spacious and clean! The fellow campers were friendly."

    2. Pride Valley Campground

    5 Reviews
    Malvern, OH
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (330) 863-1909

    "Nice small campground.. relaxing, great wooded views .. lake for swimming. Has full hook ups (W/E/S). Sights are pretty level, are newer so gravel still settling. We would come back here!"

    3. Atwood Lake County Campground

    1 Review
    Dellroy, OH
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (330) 735-3220

    4. Woods Tall Timber Resort

    5 Reviews
    Dover, OH
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (330) 602-4000

    "Ohio has a lot of great campgrounds/resorts and this one is one of the best!"

    "WTTR is our families favorite place to be during camping season in Ohio. It has everything you can imagine, it’s safe and CLEAN! We couldn’t recommend a resort more than this one."

    5. Jefferson Lake State Park Campground

    7 Reviews
    Valley View, OH
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 765-4459

    "Tucked away in southeastern Ohio is a gem of a park for camping, hiking and horse camping. Clean water, restrooms, playground, sand volleyball and basketball court."

    "Fire pits have a nice grate to flip over and cook on (this varied highly bw Ohio campgrounds).

    Nice hiking trails and the lake is nice. Lots of geese and the expected goose poop."

    6. Atwood Lake Park Muskingum Watershed Conservancy Dist

    2 Reviews
    Sherrodsville, OH
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (330) 343-6780

    "We're started in a tent, moved to a pop-up, and now we're in a pull behind travel-trailer."

    7. Austin Lake RV Park & Cabins

    9 Reviews
    New Cumberland, OH
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 544-5253

    $70 - $250 / night

    "Adjacent to the lake. Multiple amenities close by. Plenty of activities for the family. Great family owned campground."

    "Kart friendly and great spots all along the main strip, lake side and creek side."

    8. Guilford Lake State Park Campground

    7 Reviews
    Salem, OH
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (330) 222-1712

    "You are close together and no privacy like they have at other ohio state parks. I was able to snag a site on the water same day. Bathhouse is dated but clean and stocked."

    "The positives- the staff was incredible, friendly, nice, helpful. The small boating (kayaks, canoes, etc) facilities and small boat ramp were fantastic. The lake was very very pleasant."

    9. Tappan Lake Park Campground

    8 Reviews
    Deersville, OH
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 922-3649

    "Last weekend we stayed at Tappan Lake Park in Deersville Ohio. We reserved a spot in the “new section 5” of the park. I haven’t been to Tappan lake in probably 15 years with a RV."

    "Great place to camp clean lake and fun to just hang out at the camper"

    10. A1 - Twin Valley Campground, LLC

    1 Review
    Carrollton, OH
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (330) 739-2811

    $10 - $20 / night

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  • Jeremy R.
    Sep. 14, 2025

    Canal Fulton Canoe Livery & Campground

    Great location, laking facilities

    The campground runs along 100 yards or so of the tuscarawas River. Sandwiches by a railroad, and walking path. They allow you to drive to your spot to pack/unpack, but have to park in the lot. While the campsites are scenic and what you expect... the washroom, especially the shower are pretty lacking. There's a nice covered picnic area with grills available with your own gas. And a small (toddler) kids area. All in all, a great cheap spot for a quick stay.

    We stayed mid September and there was live music walking distance every night, a cute ice cream shop a short walk over the bridge, and a nice playground on the other side of the river that was also an easy walk.

    I didnt partake in the canoes... but they do a river clean up monthly and really seem to enjoy what they do.

    All in all a great cheap spot for a quick stay.

  • Kathy L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 5, 2025

    Seneca Lake Park Campground

    Okay campground

    Nice campground on the lake. Some mosquitos& gnats. Much of the campground has sites/ trailers that are owned(or leased), with some campsites for daily/ short-term reservations. Someone we met explained that the short-term ones are on flood areas so they can’t let people build on those sites. Another aspect is that there are boat slips that are owned(or leased) and those can even be in front of one of the short-term campsites so water access is blocked by those no trespassing private docks. Okay place to stay on our way across the country.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 1, 2025

    Whispering Pines Family Campground

    Lake Wateree

    Lovely GEM in the heart of Carolina. Nestled in a quiet area full of smiling faces. And the staff were extremely accommodating.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 1, 2025

    Whispering Pines Family Campground

    Nee Meadow Creek campground

    Beautifully set in midst of a 360* view of mountains. Site are nicely spaced and are blessed with constant gentle breeze. Lovely wild flowers surrounded during my brief visit.

    However I was deceived seeing post and electrical hookup. Pretty sure none of them function.

  • Noel L.
    Aug. 20, 2025

    Scenic Hills RV Park

    Great campground

    Close to everything Amish in Berlin. Asked for a shaded area...got a perfect one that had shade all day. Friendly and helpful staff. Free firewood.Very clean and well kept park.

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 19, 2025

    Zion Retreat & RV Park

    Quiet and beautiful spot in the eastern Ohio hills

    Was a great camp, clean and well kept. Had a great spot by the lake right off the back of our camper. Make sure you have a good tow vehicle as there is a steep hill at the entrance/exit of the camp ground.

  • Jennifer H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 17, 2025

    Streetsboro-Cleveland SE KOA

    Quiet, peaceful, close to all the things

    We stopped here for a couple nights to go to a Cleveland Guardians game and go to Cuyahoga National Park. It was within great proximity to both and had all the amenities the kids and I love. Swimming (wish it were open a little later…) laundry 24/7, a game room, store with just what we needed to pick up a few things, a pond that seemed to always have someone fishing at it (that’s a good thing) and a big wide sites to spread out and have a nice campfire in. (Wood available 24/7 and trash pick up at the site in the AM). It’s always nerve wracking when the fire pits are close to the rigs - loved that these sits were wide. And while there are likely people here it feels nice and spread out.

  • Jerry L.
    Aug. 15, 2025

    Woodside Lake Park

    Old Park With Iron Laden Well Water Beware

       I stayed at this park for 2 months in 2023 and was planing on staying for 5 months in 2025. I left after 2 months due to iron& sulfur laden well water that is provided in at least half the park. I spent hundreds of dollars trying to filter and clean up the water to no avail. It damages everything and they won't put a treatment system in at the well pump like the 2nd well has so you can filter it to an acceptable level for drinking, cooking, washing etc.

       In 2023 I was in a section that was treated and my filters/softener did a acceptable job to make it work. I Used the laundry facilities also. This trip to see family in 2025 I was in a different section and by the second day it was unacceptable disgusting turbid rusty water with sulfur odor. I bought additional filters for Ferrous Iron Water treatment and remediation along with iron out chemical for cleaning fixtures and plumbing system on the camper. It barely worked well enough for a couple weeks between filter changes and rinsing the system for shower use. I Had to buy drinking water in town every few days for cooking, drinking and brushing teeth etc.

       New owners bought the park in 2023 and have increased monthly rent from$750 a month to$950 a month but don't seem to care enough about the health and comfort of their guest to do anything with the well water for a majority of the park. Let alone any of the other infrastructure or"amenities" to be generous in there reference This year even the laundry machines where too disgusting to use that we had to go into town for laundry also.

       The park needs major renovations to just bring it up to modern standards. The bath house is in decrepit condition moldy smelly and barely cleaned anytime I was over there. Site pads are rip rap 1" to 4" size rock with no fine rock coverings, or in some areas smoother rock and dirt but nowhere close to flat or level. Water drainage when its raining is deplorable and you very well might be in a mud pit at your doorway.

       It's sad there are no decent RV parks in the Cleveland area, just old campgrounds that have added hook-ups and market themselves as RV parks and now charge like they are RV Resorts. Reserve a space at your own risk and definitely verify where and what water source you are on. Bring plenty of filters and plan on sanitizing your system after staying there.

Guide to Carrollton

Camping near Carrollton, Ohio, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and family-friendly activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are several campgrounds to choose from.

What to do

  • Hiking and Nature Trails: Explore the scenic trails at Mohican State Park Campground. One reviewer mentioned, "The park is older but very well maintained. Close to hiking, MTB trails, canoeing."
  • Fishing and Boating: At Salt Fork State Park Campground, you can enjoy fishing and boating. A visitor noted, "Great for families and couples alike. It is a state park so if you are looking for a full-blown activities schedule that is not going to happen."
  • Playgrounds and Beaches: Families will love the small campers beach near West Branch State Park Campground. One happy camper shared, "We love the small campers beach near site 160."

What campers like

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the facilities. A review for Raccoon Creek State Park Campground stated, "The facilities were clean. The campground was quiet as much as can be expected."
  • Spacious Sites: Many campgrounds offer spacious sites. A visitor at Mosquito Lake State Park Campground mentioned, "The camp sites were fairly spacious and level."
  • Friendly Staff: Campers often highlight the helpfulness of the staff. One reviewer at Silver Springs Campground said, "The campground attendant was a very friendly man who asked several times if we had questions about the area."

What you should know

  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Silver Springs Campground, have basic amenities. A camper noted, "There are portable bathrooms located throughout the campground."
  • Noise Levels: Depending on the time of year, noise can be an issue. A visitor at Streetsboro-Cleveland SE KOA mentioned, "There’s some train & traffic noise."
  • Site Selection Matters: Choosing the right site is crucial. A reviewer at Raccoon Creek State Park Campground advised, "You have to be careful when picking a site if you have never been here."

Tips for camping with families

  • Check Playground Availability: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds. One family at West Branch State Park Campground enjoyed, "The playground is extremely age-friendly for every kid there."
  • Plan for Activities: Make sure to plan activities that everyone can enjoy. A parent at Salt Fork State Park Campground shared, "We rented a motorboat and paddleboard, swam in the beach, got snacks at the snack hut."
  • Pack Bug Spray: Mosquitoes can be a nuisance. A camper at Punderson State Park Campground reminded others, "There were lots of mosquitoes so be prepared to bring bug spray!"

Tips from RVers

  • Level Your Site: Many sites can be unlevel, so bring leveling blocks. A reviewer at Raccoon Creek State Park Campground mentioned, "The electric sites are very close together."
  • Check for Hookups: Ensure your site has the necessary hookups. A visitor at Salt Fork State Park Campground noted, "Great full hookup sites here."
  • Explore Nearby Attractions: Don’t forget to check out local attractions. A camper at Mohican State Park Campground said, "About 30 min from Cuyahoga Valley NP."

Camping around Carrollton, Ohio, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Whether you’re looking for a quiet spot or a place with activities, you’ll find it here.

Frequently Asked Questions

What campgrounds are available in Carrollton, Ohio?

Carrollton and the surrounding area offer several quality camping options. A1 - Twin Valley Campground, LLC is located directly in Carrollton, providing convenient drive-in access with toilet facilities. Atwood Lake Park Campground is another excellent option near Carrollton featuring beautiful lakeside sites, clean facilities, and scenic forest trails. The campground has been recently renovated with modern restrooms and showers. Within driving distance, you'll also find Pride Valley Campground near Malvern and Guilford Lake State Park Campground, both offering various amenities for campers seeking alternatives in the region.

What is A1 Twin Valley Campground and what amenities does it offer?

A1 Twin Valley Campground is a drive-in campground located in Carrollton, Ohio. This family-friendly campground provides basic toilet facilities and traditional camping amenities. Unlike larger resort-style operations, A1 Twin Valley offers a more authentic camping experience with easy access for visitors to the Carrollton area. For those seeking more developed facilities in the region, Austin Lake RV Park & Cabins offers lake access and multiple family amenities, while Berlin RV Park & Campground provides clean facilities and a convenient location for exploring the area's attractions.

Are there tent camping facilities near Carrollton, Ohio?

Yes, there are several tent camping options near Carrollton. Jefferson Lake State Park Campground is an excellent choice for tent campers, offering clean facilities, a small lake for fishing and wading, and 18 miles of multi-use trails. Towpath Trail Peace Park provides a more intimate experience with four primitive camping sites, perfect for those seeking a charming roadside location within easy distance of the Canton/Akron area. For tent campers willing to travel slightly farther, Salt Fork State Park also offers tent camping options with access to spring-fed water and scenic shoreline trails.

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