Glamping near Rittman, Ohio offers diverse landscapes where Killbuck Creek joins the Tuscarawas River watershed. Winter luxury camping options expand beyond summer months, with heated indoor pools and winter-accessible structures available at several locations. Temperatures in this region can drop below freezing from November through March, making campgrounds with climate-controlled accommodations particularly valuable.
What to Do
Fishing year-round: West Branch State Park Campground provides excellent fishing access with sites directly on Kirwan Reservoir. Camper reviews note the convenience: "We had 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. Beach is right next door too!"
Winter activities: Evergreen Park RV Resort maintains winter accessibility when many other campgrounds close. "We camped here the second weekend in December and had the park mostly to ourselves. There were only 3 other campers there. Friendly staff and everything was so clean. The game room was nice as well as the indoor pool."
Off-season hiking: Mohican State Park Campground offers extensive trail networks accessible year-round. "We love this park! Lots of hiking! Even saw a bald eagle this trip. Another Thanksgiving spent in our camper and it was so nice and relaxing. There were more campers than expected this weekend. I guess everyone likes to social distance in their campers too."
What Campers Like
Level sites: At Countryside Campground, campers appreciate the well-maintained grounds. "This is easily one of the most beautiful and well kept campgrounds we've stayed at. We spent a long weekend in a pull thru site. Each site comes with a fire ring and picnic table both in good condition. The pull thru sites were a tad small but nice and long."
Private tent areas: Mohican Adventures Campground offers secluded tent sites away from RV areas. "We tent camped and had a private spot in the woods which we loved. The campgrounds covers all the basics. We fished and swam in the indoor pool which was not heated at the time."
Free dispersed options: Rivers Edge Camping Area offers free camping near the Bridgeport Quarry Trailhead. "Great access close to parking lot with privacy between you and the trail. Right alongside the river with a picnic table and firepit. Portable toilet in parking lot. No running water but close to gas stations and restaurants."
What You Should Know
Site grading challenges: Some sites at West Branch require significant leveling. One camper reported: "Our site was labeled slight slope. That was a joke. 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."
Winter water restrictions: Most campgrounds with winter access shut off water at individual sites but maintain central water stations. At Mohican State Park, "Camping in the off season is our favorite time of year. This particular park has potable water on by the dump station and the dump station is open. The water at the full hook up sites are turned off."
Firewood restrictions: American Wilderness Campground sells firewood at $8 per bundle, which adds up for extended stays. One camper noted: "Fire sold here, small bundles for $8. Gets expensive for longer stays."
Tips for Camping with Families
Off-season planning: Countryside Campground maintains family programming into fall. "We stayed here in a 29'TT, 3 kids, 2 dogs. Well kept smaller campground. Kids trick or treated and all campers were very friendly. Staff had crafts and pumpkin decorating for kids also and were helpful and friendly."
Activity alternatives: When outdoor recreation isn't possible, Streetsboro-Cleveland SE KOA offers indoor options. "The game room was small but the kids loved it. My only complaint is they could have used more restrooms and showers but everyone was very courteous and was quick about it."
Space considerations: American Wilderness Campground provides larger sites for families needing room to spread out. "Nice clean serene park with absolutely stunning beach views at sunset. We also had the kids they enjoyed the arcade and gem mining we also liked the access to self serve laundry and camp store as well."
Tips from RVers
Wi-Fi limitations: Cell service varies significantly between campgrounds. At Mohican State Park, "No cell service with Verizon at this park," while West Branch reports "Verizon works well here."
Seasonal sites: For frequent visitors, several campgrounds offer seasonal options. Countryside Campground receives positive feedback from seasonal campers: "Although my recent visit to do a recon for a seasonal site was in the off season, it was a really good first impression. Friendly staff, and found what I hope will be a good spot with reservoir in the distance."
Space between sites: Site spacing differs dramatically between campgrounds. Clay's Resort visitors noted challenges with proximity: "Crazy expensive but we figured we'd try it. Bunch of drunks and kids speeding by on golf carts all hours of the night."
