Best Campgrounds near Ravenna, OH

Ravenna, Ohio offers a range of camping experiences within several nearby state parks and private campgrounds. West Branch State Park Campground in Wayland stands as one of the most popular camping areas, featuring lakefront sites and accommodations for tents, RVs, and cabins. Within a 30-mile radius, campers find additional options at Silver Springs Campground in Stow, Streetsboro-Cleveland SE KOA, and Countryside Campground in Mogadore. These mixed-use campgrounds typically provide electric hookups, picnic tables, and fire rings, with many offering water access for boating and fishing.

Seasonal considerations shape the camping experience near Ravenna. Many campgrounds operate from April through October, though West Branch State Park remains open year-round. Most established sites require advance reservations, especially for summer weekends and holiday periods when waterfront locations fill quickly. The region experiences typical Midwest seasonal patterns with humid summers and cold winters. Cell service varies throughout the area, with some campgrounds reporting limited connectivity. Water activities represent a significant draw for many visitors, with several campgrounds providing direct access to lakes and reservoirs. As one camper noted, "Many lakefront sites. Quiet, woodsy and very well-maintained state park campground. Great showerhouses and very nice playground."

Campers consistently praise the water recreation opportunities available at campgrounds surrounding Ravenna. West Branch State Park receives particularly high ratings for its lake views, beach access, and boat launch facilities. Several visitors mention the family-friendly atmosphere and well-maintained facilities as highlights. The proximity to Cuyahoga Valley National Park, approximately 25 miles northwest, provides additional recreational opportunities for day trips. While most developed campgrounds feature basic amenities like restrooms and drinking water, the level of privacy between sites varies significantly. A reviewer described West Branch as "a true gem" noting that "the campground is relatively new" with "nicely spaced" sites that include full hookups on level concrete pads. Some campgrounds near Ravenna also provide laundry facilities, camp stores, and playgrounds, making them suitable for extended stays.

Best Camping Sites Near Ravenna, Ohio (135)

    1. West Branch State Park Campground

    67 Reviews
    Ravenna, OH
    7 miles
    Website

    "We love the small campers beach near site 160. Not much hiking at West Branch, but both Cuyahoga Valley NP and Summit Metroparks are a short drive."

    "There is no WiFi and barely one bar of cell service; your best internet access is at the nice public library 7 miles away in Ravenna Sand beach is an easy walk from all camp sites and boat trailers can"

    2. Silver Springs Campground

    31 Reviews
    Stow, OH
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (330) 689-5100

    $15 - $22 / night

    "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. "

    3. Streetsboro-Cleveland SE KOA

    25 Reviews
    Streetsboro, OH
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (330) 650-2552

    "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."

    4. Cuyahoga Valley National Park - CAMPING NO LONGER OFFERED

    26 Reviews
    Peninsula, OH
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (440) 717-3890

    $80 - $110 / night

    "The Stanford House campground is the only one that's relatively easy to find online, but there are many other options."

    "Tucked in between Akron and Cleveland, this quiet NP has numerous hiking trails, historic buildings and the remains of the Ohio and Erie Canal. Well worth the side trip or destination."

    5. Mill Creek Camping — Berlin Lake Wildlife Area

    22 Reviews
    Berlin Center, OH
    17 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!"

    6. Punderson State Park Campground

    34 Reviews
    Newbury, OH
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (440) 564-2279

    $38 / night

    "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."

    7. Countryside Campground

    8 Reviews
    Mogadore, OH
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (330) 628-1212

    "There is a local butcher shop right around the corner and they have an incredible selection to choose from . The Buckeye ebail connects to the footpath down to the reservoir ."

    "Friendly staff, and found what I hope will be be good spot with reservoir in the distance and leaves on the trees."

    8. Woodside Lake Park

    6 Reviews
    Streetsboro, OH
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (330) 626-4251

    "There are lots of activities centered around the lake and beach area. It has a store and other recreational areas. There is a lot of day use activity around the lake."

    "At night, there was highway noise in the background. A lot to do here but also very close to Cuyahoago Valley National Park."

    9. Nelson-Kennedy Ledges Quarry Park

    10 Reviews
    Garrettsville, OH
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (440) 548-2716

    "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."

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Recent Reviews near Ravenna, OH

671 Reviews of 135 Ravenna 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.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 14, 2025

    Geneva State Park Campground

    Beautiful and close to a beach

    You can camp right on the lake in some spots. Tons of trails to hike and a beautiful beach.

  • 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.

  • Jeff and Linda L.
    Sep. 5, 2025

    Perry Township Park

    Beautiful

    There are many sites taken by permanent campers for the summer. There are pickleball courts in park. Right on Lake Erie, nice hot showers.

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

    Shenango Campground

    Great camping

    Great place to camp. Beautiful lake and wonderful people.

  • K
    Aug. 27, 2025

    American Wilderness Campground

    American Wilderness

    We had a good experience the place was clean and nice the amenities were great the staff was helpful and the laundry room was clean as well as bathrooms and showers.

  • Travis O.
    Aug. 27, 2025

    American Wilderness Campground

    Property is so relaxing and nice

    We had a nice time the place was clean and the people were nice as in other campers we had a good time we went to the pavilion to a get together.


Guide to Ravenna

Campgrounds surrounding Ravenna, Ohio sit within the glaciated Allegheny Plateau, characterized by rolling hills and numerous lakes formed during the last ice age. Winter temperatures often drop below 20°F from December through February, while summer camping season brings humidity levels frequently exceeding 70%. Most tent campsite areas near Ravenna, Ohio require advance planning during peak season when weekend occupancy rates reach 90-100% at popular parks.

What to do

Fishing opportunities: Nearly year-round fishing at West Branch State Park Campground where visitors can access 2,650 acres of lake water. "We can launch our kayaks right from our campsite. The park office loans games and sports equipment to campers. There are many inlets to explore or fish," shares one camper who visits annually.

Hiking trails: Varied terrain within 30 miles ranging from flat lakeside paths to more challenging rocky formations. "This area is filled magnificent trails that you wouldn't believe are so close to a highly populated city. This is actually under the bridge that you take to enter the City of Akron. Lovely place to fish, hike, camp, paddle, or just relax for the day," notes a visitor to Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

Water activities: Multiple swimming options including natural lakes and pool facilities. A camper at Berlin Lake reports: "Very nice and clean campground with many access point to the the lake. Our camp site was in close proximity to the restroom facilities. We were fourtante that our spot was right beside the lake and we could keep the boat docked their during our stay."

What campers like

Site privacy levels: Wooded seclusion at certain parks with natural buffers between campsites. At Silver Springs Campground, "The sites are nice and large. The main problem was very hard to level and soft grass they don't have a well compacted area for your tt/rv. Would be nice to have bathroom built on the campground. Have to walk to the baseball field to use the bathrooms."

Budget-friendly options: Affordable alternatives to state parks with comparable amenities. "Low cost for staying ($18 for a waterside, spacious site for up to 8 people, 2 tents at no additional costs). Numerous fishing and open swimming opportunities (basically anywhere you want along the water)," reports a visitor to Mill Creek Camping.

Unique camping experiences: Non-traditional sites for those seeking something different. "It seems like the sites are good sized but some are on slopes even the pads so make sure to bring stuff to level. Bathrooms were clean separate showers verizon works well here," notes a recent visitor to West Branch State Park.

What you should know

Unlevel sites: Prepare for sloping terrain at many campgrounds across the region. At Punderson State Park Campground, one camper warns: "The camp grounds for RV's is not the best. Very few full hookups. Rest of the sites only have 15-20 amp service. The lots are not even close the level. You will need a lot of blocks to get close to level. Saw one RV with auto levelers with his tire about foot off the ground."

Bathroom facilities vary significantly: Some parks offer modern facilities while others provide basic options. "The bathrooms are portojons and there are no showers, however there is THE best dog park I have ever seen in this area. So my dogs loved this campground more than me and that was worth it," explains a visitor to Silver Springs Campground.

Water quality concerns: Some campgrounds experience water issues. "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 from who ever designed the park," reports a West Branch camper.

Tips for camping with families

Dog-friendly locations: Accommodations for four-legged family members at several parks with dedicated pet areas. A visitor to Countryside Campground shares: "Clean campground, lots to do! Dog friendly! Lake Accessible. We stayed a few nights on Tent site 4 and had a blast! Stop at Duma Meats to grill something delicious!"

Planned activities: Scheduled events for children during peak season. "We went to this nice little spot with 4 kids, the hound and my wife. The 9 tent sites are very large and spacious. It is mostly an established Rv Park. The community was very kind. Showers were clean and spacious," reports a Countryside Campground visitor.

Playground access: Multiple options for young visitors ranging from simple to elaborate. At Streetsboro KOA, a visitor notes: "We had a nice time with our kids, friends and dogs. The dog park was a bonus... we camped right next to it. perfect! playground, big open area and a nice pool!"

Tips from RVers

Hookup limitations: Electrical capacity challenges at several area campgrounds. "I stayed at site #4, was much more level and full shade. There is also a wooded walking trail network on the east and North sides of the campground," shares a Silver Springs visitor regarding site selection.

Site access considerations: Prepare for tight turns at some facilities. A visitor to Streetsboro-Cleveland SE KOA advises: "Only an overnight stop during a bigger trip but it seemed nice. They were accommodating to our late arrival and left a map and gate key at the office for the late arrivers. The site was level and easy to hook up to."

Seasonal availability: Limited options during winter months with restricted facilities. "Clean and efficient. Campsites close together, but quiet. Can be muddy when you get a lot of rain - if you can afford it, get the pull through site," recommends a visitor about their stay experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the costs for camping in Ravenna, Ohio?

Camping costs near Ravenna vary by location and amenities. At Mosquito Lake State Park Campground, rates are typical of Ohio state parks, with electric sites generally ranging from $25-35 per night. Kool Lakes Family RV Park offers affordable sites, especially when splitting costs among several people. For budget options, Countryside Campground near Mogadore provides economical rates with basic amenities. Most campgrounds in the area offer discounts for Ohio residents, seniors, and extended stays.

Are there tent camping facilities near Ravenna, Ohio?

Yes, several tent camping options are available near Ravenna. West Branch State Park Campground is just a short distance from Ravenna, offering wooded tent sites with many lakefront options. The campground features clean shower houses, a playground, and a small beach area. For a more primitive experience, Towpath Trail Peace Park has four basic tent sites and is within easy driving distance of Ravenna. Both locations are ideal for tent campers looking to enjoy Ohio's outdoor beauty.

What campgrounds are available in Ravenna, Ohio?

The Ravenna area offers several campground options within a short drive. Pymatuning State Park Campground features beautiful lakeside sites with views across the Ohio/Pennsylvania border and well-maintained facilities. Heritage Farms, located near the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath, provides a unique camping experience on a working Christmas tree farm with both standard sites and shelters. Other options include Woodside Lake Park near Streetsboro and Streetsboro-Cleveland SE KOA for those seeking more amenities.