Dog-Friendly Camping near Richfield, OH

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    Heritage Farms offers tent camping sites dispersed throughout a working Christmas tree farm near the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Campers can bring pets to this rustic camping area featuring sites with picnic tables and fire rings. The farm provides wagons to transport gear from the parking area to individual campsites, which are spread apart for privacy. Camping with dogs is permitted at all ten campgrounds in the Richfield area according to The Dyrt's database. Silver Springs Campground in nearby Stow accommodates both tent and RV campers with pets from April through October. Countryside Campground in Mogadore provides pet-friendly sites with electric hookups and water access. Dogs must remain on-leash at most facilities, and pet waste disposal is available at established campgrounds. Campers have noted that the pet-friendly areas at these sites offer sufficient space for dogs to exercise while keeping them contained.

    The hiking trail system connecting to the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath provides excellent opportunities for dog walking near Heritage Farms. The Big Bend Trailhead primitive camping area offers free tent sites specifically designed for hikers and cyclists with pets exploring the towpath trail. Water stations for pets are limited at primitive sites, so campers should pack extra water for dogs, especially during summer months. Wildlife encounters are possible in wooded camping areas, requiring proper pet containment. Most campgrounds maintain clean facilities with trash receptacles for pet waste disposal. Tent sites at Heritage Farms offer varying degrees of shade and sun exposure, with some campers reporting the shelters provide limited ventilation but good protection from rain. The campsites situated among Christmas trees create distinctive camping environments not found elsewhere in northeast Ohio.

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    Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Richfield (101)

      1. Silver Springs Campground

      4.3(31)13mi from RichfieldRVs, Tents

      "Stayed here to be close to the NP and it is a great little campground for a reasonable price. Big dog park with pond on the other side of the park."

      "Right nearby there is a dog park called Bow Wow Beach:-) our dog absolutely loved it! We biked from our site!"

      from $15 - $22 / night

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      2. Streetsboro-Cleveland SE KOA

      3.6(25)13mi from RichfieldRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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."

      "family camping trip. 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!"

      3. Heritage Farms

      4.6(10)4mi from RichfieldTents

      "Located about ½ mile off the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath, this campground is a part of a 5th generation working farm.  "

      "really lovely camp spot. beautiful views and surroundings. Extremely close proximity to CVNP. lots of room for kiddos to run wild."

      from $35 - $55 / night

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      4. Willow Lake Park Inc

      4.0(10)12mi from RichfieldRVs, Tents

      "Fishing lake and swimming lake are separate. Multiple bathroom/shower locations. Game room, snack pavilion and general store."

      "Good price very kid friendly , swimming lake and a pool, also a fishing lake. Mostly RV but some tent. Old campground"

      from $35 - $65 / night

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      5. West Branch State Park Campground

      4.6(66)28mi from Richfield196 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "best barhrooms around! showers great. bathrooms great. lots of “lakefront” spots. dog park is pretty great, too! good spot to camp for cayahoga falls national park."

      "My wife, 2 dogs, and I came with no reservation. They gave us a temporary tag to drive around and see what site we wanted."

      from $30 - $52 / night

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      6. American Wilderness Campground

      4.5(16)20mi from RichfieldRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "We had nice woods behind us, neighbors to the right and vacancy on the left (jackpot)."

      "Drive in sites are set back & not near the lake. They have back in & drive through sites. There is a small store. It is close to Cleveland & has Good Sam discount."

      from $35 - $69 / night

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      7. Punderson State Park Campground

      4.0(38)27mi from Richfield155 sitesRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "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"

      "The location was great. Big lake with a lot of water sports. Fantastic (but technical) disc golf course. It was me, my fiancee and my dog in a rooftop tent on top of a Tacoma."

      from $27 - $50 / night

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      8. Maple Lakes Campground

      4.8(6)17mi from RichfieldRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "A little restrictive if you have pets. Guard gate and expansive grounds - lovely fishing pond; clean showed and bathrooms- excellent spacing between spaces."

      "You aren’t allowed to walk a dog around the park which was a very odd rule. Had to stay at your site."

      from $45 - $50 / night

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      9. Findley State Park Campground

      4.1(45)31mi from Richfield259 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "Beware, the sites are close to these roads and quite shallow, but because each road dead ends in a cul de sac, traffic is very light, even when the campground is full, as when we visited."

      "Lots of walking trails, lots of nature. Once off my favorite local ohio parks."

      from $29 - $52 / night

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      10. Woodside Lake Park

      4.2(6)18mi from RichfieldRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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."

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    591 Reviews of 101 Richfield Campgrounds


    • deb K.
      Jun. 28, 2022

      Streetsboro-Cleveland SE KOA

      Outstanding site in great campground

      Stayed on a premium patio site and loved it. The campground and staff were awesome. Level site, great hook ups, awesome WiFi and cable. 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. Just off Ohio Turnpike, but can't hear it. Definitely recommend this KOA

    • C
      Jul. 17, 2018

      Streetsboro-Cleveland SE KOA

      quaint, quiet and country.

      family camping trip. 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!

    • Demi R.
      Jun. 2, 2022

      Silver Springs Campground

      Great for the price and location

      Stayed here to be close to the NP and it is a great little campground for a reasonable price. Big dog park with pond on the other side of the park. Sites are uneven but my favorite part was the wooded path.

    • Michael K.
      Jun. 19, 2022

      Silver Springs Campground

      Amazing park!

      Right nearby there is a dog park called Bow Wow Beach:-) our dog absolutely loved it! We biked from our site!

    • Aliza  N.
      Jun. 25, 2022

      Silver Springs Campground

      Nice campground near Cuyahoga

      We were in the area exploring Cuyahoga Nat Park and found Silver Springs. It was 18$ for a site with electric hook ups (15$ if you are a Stow resident) No option for no paying less for no hook-up camping. 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. Wasn’t a big issue for us but could be for a bigger camper. The campground was calm and quiet. Lots of trails close by. Dog park down the street as well as a play ground and fishing pond! We had a great few days staying here and will be back if we are even passing thru Stow again.

    • Molly G.
      Sep. 19, 2016

      Silver Springs Campground

      Lots of options!

      We really loved this little spot! It appealed to all of what we were looking for, our camp host was awesome. There was even a dog park within walking distance- a lot of trails to explore too. No showers and the Porto potties weren't the cleanest... But they were functional. Very hospitable locals- we were invited to a square dancing party that evening in the park! Very comfy and safe.

    • Kate W.
      May. 12, 2018

      Silver Springs Campground

      Great parking

      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. It was dark enough to see a space station cross the sky at night. The camping spaces are rather close, but so many people want to camp there, because of its proximity to everything amazing.

    • Steven V.The Dyrt PRO User
      Aug. 20, 2025

      Rvino - Camp Hiyo

      Nice spot

      Nice park, two fenced dog parks. Bathrooms were clean.


    Guide to Richfield

    Dispersed camping near Richfield, Ohio provides outdoor access within 30 minutes of Cleveland and Akron. The area features a mix of state parks and private campgrounds at elevations between 900-1,200 feet, with summer temperatures averaging 75-85°F. Most sites require reservations during peak season from May through September when local rainfall averages 3-4 inches monthly.

    What to do

    Fishing at multiple lakes: Campers at Woodside Lake Park enjoy catch-and-release fishing in their lake plus water sports. "The swimming pond has inflatables and boat rentals. There's good fishing, and typically lots of activities," notes James S.

    Hiking trail exploration: Punderson State Park Campground provides extensive trail systems for day hiking. "There is a wooded walking trail network on the east and North sides of the campground," reports Gary G. from Silver Springs. Daniel U. adds that Punderson features "lots of trails, man made beach, loooong floating boardwalk... and tons of history."

    Disc golf courses: Punderson State Park offers additional recreation beyond hiking. Rebecca G. mentions the park provides "opportunities for disc golf, archery range, canoing/kayaking/row boats, swimming (no lifeguard) and golf."

    What campers like

    Space between sites: Heritage Farms provides roomier sites than many campgrounds in the region. Abbey E. shares, "We booked last minute and got the site at the very back of the campsite, which happened to be up a hill... Our site was beautiful and private. We also had a lot of space. We couldn't really see or hear any other campers."

    Clean facilities: Streetsboro-Cleveland SE KOA maintains good bath facilities. Rae Ann P. states the park has a "great shower/restrooms conveniently located. Nice pool and catch and release fishing pond. Great camp store with a book exchange bookcase."

    Wildlife viewing opportunities: The KOA offers encounters with local fauna. Traci F. reports, "Every night we were visited by raccoons, they stole our trash on the first night but the other nights we kept everything out of their reach. There were fun little raccoon hand prints all over though."

    What you should know

    Water quality varies: Some campgrounds have water issues. At Willow Lake Park Inc, Derek N. advises, "I'm not sure what's up with the water, but it smells like metal and you're probably better off bringing your own drinking water."

    Site leveling challenges: Several parks have uneven terrain. Coy from Punderson State Park warns: "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."

    Seasonal operation: Most campgrounds close for winter. Punderson State Park remains open year-round, while Silver Springs operates April to October, and the Streetsboro KOA runs May 1 to October 15.

    Tips for camping with families

    Kid-friendly swimming options: Countryside Campground offers swimming and activities for children. Kathryn P. says, "The bathrooms were clean, the showers we nice and the pool was well kept. Each site comes with a fire ring and picnic table both in good condition."

    Seasonal activities: Countryside plans special events for families. Joe F. mentions, "Kids trick or treated and all campers were very friendly... Staff had crafts and pumpkin decorating for kids also and were helpful and friendly."

    Playground facilities: Multiple family-oriented campgrounds include play structures. Tommy K. notes Countryside has "4 kids, the hound and my wife. The 9 tent sites are very large and spacious... Showers were clean and spacious. Pool was closed since went before Memorial Day but it was a nice medium sized pool."

    Tips from RVers

    Electric hookups vary: Different areas within the same park may have different amperage. Judy F. explains that at Silver Springs "Only 3-30 amp hooks ups, the rest are 20 amp. No reservations."

    Proximity to Cleveland attractions: Silver Springs Campground offers convenient access for RVers visiting regional attractions. Gary G. shares, "Gave it an extra star for proximity to Cuyahoga Valley NP, bargain price for a site with electric hookups, quiet setting and helpful hosts. No road noise, other campers very considerate."

    Weekend planning essential: Weekends fill quickly at popular parks. Jeffrey L. advises about Findley State Park: "Only downfall is trying to find an open spot for reservations. Place is booked most of the time. If you're planning a holiday weekend you need to book 6 months in advance."

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