Best Campgrounds near Poland, OH

Campgrounds near Poland, Ohio span from primitive tent sites to full-hookup RV parks and cabin accommodations. The area includes several established campgrounds within a 30-minute drive, such as Chestnut Ridge Park and Campground in Hubbard with 115 sites, and West Branch State Park Campground in Wayland offering year-round access. Many facilities accommodate both tent and RV camping, while some like Pioneer Trails Tree Farm provide more secluded tent-only experiences. Several campgrounds feature cabin rentals, including Beaver Creek State Park and Exploring Limits Wilderness Retreat, allowing visitors options beyond traditional camping.

Seasonal availability varies significantly throughout the region, with many campgrounds operating from May through October. "Our family really enjoyed staying here, and our kids especially loved swimming and fishing in the lake," noted one visitor about Chestnut Ridge Park. Weather conditions and site accessibility can change dramatically between seasons, with some facilities like Salem-Lisbon KOA offering year-round operations while others close completely during winter months. Most campgrounds require reservations, especially during summer weekends and holidays. Travelers should check for specific amenities, as drinking water, electric hookups, and shower facilities differ between locations. Cell service remains reliable at most established campgrounds, though more remote sites may have limited connectivity.

According to reviews from The Dyrt, water recreation stands out as a major highlight across multiple campgrounds. Many visitors specifically mention fishing, swimming, and lakefront access as primary draws. Campground cleanliness and well-maintained facilities receive consistent praise, particularly at Chestnut Ridge and KOA Lake Milton Berlin Lake, where updated bathrooms and family-friendly amenities enhance the experience. Several campgrounds feature playgrounds, swimming areas with inflatable water features, and organized activities for children. Site spacing varies considerably between locations—some reviewers note close quarters at certain campgrounds, while others highlight spacious, private settings. Most established campgrounds provide fire rings, picnic tables, and access to firewood, though quality and pricing differ between locations. Proximity to Interstate 80 makes many of these campgrounds convenient stopover points for travelers passing through northeastern Ohio.

Best Camping Sites Near Poland, Ohio (131)

    1. West Branch State Park Campground

    67 Reviews
    Ravenna, OH
    28 miles
    Website

    "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"

    2. Chestnut Ridge Park and Campground

    8 Reviews
    Sharpsville, PA
    12 miles
    Website

    $45 - $55 / night

    "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."

    3. Mill Creek Camping — Berlin Lake Wildlife Area

    22 Reviews
    Berlin Center, OH
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (330) 547-8180

    $25 - $50 / night

    "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!"

    4. Beaver Creek State Park Campground

    17 Reviews
    Negley, OH
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (330) 385-3091

    $18 - $50 / night

    "Site was fairly clean, but be sure to move the pine tree duff away from the fire pits to be safe. "

    "direct access to the North Country National Scenic Trail and trails through main park"

    5. Pioneer Trails Tree Farm Campground

    2 Reviews
    Struthers, OH
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (330) 330-1901

    $35 / night

    "My first camping location and review. Camping in a tree farm has been cool! I called the number listed and left a message. See the friendly manager walking the farm."

    6. Shenango Campground

    15 Reviews
    Transfer, PA
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 646-1124

    $18 - $34 / night

    "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."

    7. Not Available

    1 Review
    Youngstown, OH
    7 miles

    $5 - $35 / night

    8. Flying Finn Family Campground

    1 Review
    Columbiana, OH
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (330) 457-2167

    "Fantastic lake for fishing or hiking."

    9. KOA Lake Milton Berlin Lake

    8 Reviews
    Lake Milton, OH
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (330) 538-2194

    "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."

    10. Salem-Lisbon Ohio KOA

    8 Reviews
    Salem, OH
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (330) 831-8628

    "It's been raining and our step out is into mud. To be expected in the area during the winter. If it isn't snow covered, it's muddy. They have a little pizza shop and are right by Gilford Lake."

    "This was another way for us to social distance as COVID-19 was still an issue.  I also took photos of the camping bathrooms as each KOA does it a little differently."

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Recent Reviews near Poland, OH

729 Reviews of 131 Poland Campgrounds


  • Zachary A.
    Oct. 5, 2025

    Punderson State Park Campground

    Solo tent camping went well

    I had originally gotten lot #81 but quickly got it switched to #83 because it was just waaaay better. Flatter ground and I was able to go deeper into the woods.

    I went the first week of October, and on weekdays, which was great because I had no neighbors.

    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 that fancy stuff was there.

    Only down side was occasional road noise which I just can't seem to escape in my area of Ohio. And I personally wouldn't go here on weekends or over the summer because there are RV sites everywhere, which is another thing that dominates my area of Ohio.

    Going again, as long as I don't have the kids, I would try for a test space as far from the road and is deep in the forest as possible. Do that at tge right time of year and I think this will be a great spot for me in the future

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 30, 2025

    Jamestown Campground — Pymatuning State Park

    Clean and Spacious

    A beautiful campground with plenty of things to do. Fishing, boating (nice docks), beach for swimming and various functions throughout the year. All bath houses and restrooms are handicap available with each toilet and shower set up individually . Really nice

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 28, 2025

    Woodside Lake Park

    Nice quiet camping

    Quiet tent campsite parked in this area. There are quite a few RVs parked here and it appears lively, but the tent area in hilltop was quiet and secluded. Very kid friendly. At night, there was highway noise in the background. A lot to do here but also very close to Cuyahoago Valley National Park.

  • Bettina A.
    Sep. 1, 2025

    Bear Run Campground

    Options.

    This is an amazing campground with reasonable prices, an array of camping options to suit different camping needs as well as budget range. I am unsure if I just happen to have gotten lucky and decided to go camping during a special weekend, but it’s Labor Day weekend and I am loving that there is a calendar of events for campers to participate in if they choose to. Activities include wagon rides to the lake, talent show, karaoke…etc, as well as church! This was an unexpected gem as we are from Florida and were blessed enough to stumble upon the right person in a parking lot when my husband asked if they knew of any places that we could possibly camp at nearby and that gentleman told us about Moraine Park. Upon making our way out to here, we found Bear Run and have loved our experience so far. Love it!

  • Don H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 30, 2025

    Shenango Campground

    Great camping

    Great place to camp. Beautiful lake and wonderful people.

  • Jennifer H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 18, 2025

    Mountain Top Campground

    Solitude peace and quiet

    You come up a winding road and emerge atop the mountain. It’s cute. Wide open grass land with sites around the perimeter. Half a dozen of them (premium) are at the edge and have a nice view to the hills beyond. Basic amenities. Some ice and fire wood that are self serve. We’re just here for the night and are hoping to catch an uber into the city for a pirates game. Place is full - ish but is super quiet. If you’re looking for a place to hang a hammock and read a book. This is it. Nice fire holes with a view.

  • 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 Poland

Camping options near Poland, Ohio range from rustic tent sites to established campgrounds with full amenities. Most camping areas sit at elevations between 900-1,200 feet above sea level, creating moderate temperature variations between day and night. Late spring through early fall brings the most reliable camping conditions, with July and August temperatures averaging 70-85°F during daytime hours.

What to do

Fishing opportunities: At West Branch State Park Campground, visitors can explore multiple inlets for fishing. "Great site! Shades lots of space semi private area. Right off the water with area to tie boat for easy water access," notes Katelyn P. The park includes numerous fishing spots along Kirwan Reservoir.

Water recreation: Many campsites at Mill Creek Camping offer lake access for swimming and boating. "One of my favorite campgrounds! Nice boat dock! Love the lake front sites! And excellent price!" shares Sami Jo L. The Berlin Lake Wildlife Area provides multiple launch points and designated swimming areas.

Hiking trails: Beaver Creek State Park connects directly to the North Country National Scenic Trail system. "There are many scenic hiking trails at West Branch. Bridal trails are located on Esworthy Rd," explains Alisa G., highlighting the trail network that extends throughout the region.

What campers like

Spacious sites: Many campgrounds feature well-spaced sites, particularly in wooded areas. "We had site 50. It is an unbelievably spacious site under towering pine trees. The site sits back off the road and really makes you feel like you have the place to yourself," shares Matt H. about Beaver Creek State Park Campground.

Bathroom facilities: Several campers specifically mention the clean facilities. "Best bathrooms around! Showers great. Bathrooms great. Lots of 'lakefront' spots. Dog park is pretty great, too!" reports Kim B. about West Branch. Bathroom maintenance appears consistent across multiple camping areas.

Family activities: KOA Lake Milton Berlin Lake provides numerous amenities for children. "We had a great time. The campground was clean, the bathrooms were updated and also extremely clean. The campground had so many amenities its hard to name them all! My 2 boys had so much fun at the lake and the playground and the bounce pad ect ect!" Casey L. reports.

What you should know

Site leveling challenges: Several campgrounds have uneven terrain. "We were only off 2 inches side to side but front to back we had to lower the front 15 inches. The jack was down as low as it would go and we were still off by 1.5 inches," notes Andrea F. about West Branch State Park, emphasizing the importance of bringing leveling equipment.

Water accessibility: Shenango Campground offers waterfront sites but with varying access. "It was a steep slope down so we couldn't access the water from our site. A few sites you can," explains B.M., indicating the need to research specific sites when water access matters.

Early maintenance noise: At multiple campgrounds, early morning maintenance affects light sleepers. "But get through that the first night and wake up to the cleaning crew lead blowing the sidewalk around the restroom at 7:00 a.m.," warns Zach P. about Shenango Campground, suggesting sites further from facilities for those wanting to sleep in.

Tips for camping with families

Water recreation options: Look for campgrounds with kid-friendly water features. "Even the rumbling of the nearby trains was on the quiet side! Nice playground with toy stocked sandpit, volleyball net, cheap laundry, dishwashing sinks, showers, and clean bathrooms," mentions Lee D. about West Branch State Park Campground.

Activity scheduling: Many campgrounds run weekend programs. "An ice cream social is held on Saturday evenings that my children always love to attend," states Alisa G., pointing to organized activities that help keep children entertained.

Playground amenities: Salem-Lisbon Ohio KOA provides multiple play areas. "The campground has beautiful scenic open spaces, a large play ground, and super friendly host," says Jaron P., highlighting facilities designed specifically for younger campers.

Tips from RVers

Utility access: Check hookup availability before arriving. "There are no FHU sites (camp host sites have electric & water). Electric sites are centrally grouped within the loops and spaced closer together than most COEs," notes MickandKarla W. about Shenango Campground.

Site selection: Research specific site layouts before booking. "We're at site 160. No electricity, no hook ups, but a HUGE lakefront site. We're in a self contained RV so it's not a problem for us," reports Rino S. about West Branch State Park, emphasizing the trade-off between hookups and premium locations.

Seasonal considerations: Chestnut Ridge Park and Campground adjusts for seasonal conditions. "They keep up on the gravel and leveling which is always appreciated," notes Clean Slate D., mentioning the importance of proper site maintenance during wet seasons.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular campground near Poland, OH?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Poland, OH is West Branch State Park Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 67 reviews.

What parks are near Poland, OH?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 13 parks near Poland, OH that allow camping, notably Michael J Kirwan Lake and Cuyahoga Valley National Park.