Best Tent Camping near Rittman, OH

Tent campsites near Rittman, Ohio include several options across Stark County, Summit County, and the Cuyahoga Valley National Park area. Heritage Farms offers walk-in tent sites situated on a working Christmas tree farm about 25 miles northeast of Rittman, while Rivers Edge Camping Area at Bridgeport Quarry Trailhead provides more primitive tent setups closer to Canton. Other options include tent-specific areas in Mohican-Memorial State Forest, which maintains hike-in backcountry tent sites roughly 30 miles southwest of Rittman.

Most tent-only campgrounds in the region have basic amenities with fire rings and picnic tables, though access to potable water varies significantly between locations. Heritage Farms provides porta-potties and wash water (not drinking water) near the main parking area, requiring campers to transport gear via provided wagons to reach their sites. At Rivers Edge, a single picnic table and fire ring serve multiple tent campsites in a small grassy field, with a pit toilet across the towpath in the parking lot. According to one visitor, "The porta potty was very big, clean and had hand sanitizer!"

The terrain at these walk-in tent sites varies from grassy Christmas tree farm settings to riverside locations. Tent campers at Heritage Farms experience unique surroundings with sites scattered among Christmas trees, offering varied levels of sun exposure and privacy. Many sites require carrying gear some distance from parking areas. A review mentioned that "sites are spread apart nicely" with "grassy spots that are fairly level and mowed." Rivers Edge Camping Area provides a more natural setting alongside the Tuscarawas River, though road noise can be noticeable. Both locations serve as convenient bases for hikers and cyclists using the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath, with most sites operating on a first-come, first-served basis or requiring advance registration through platforms like HipCamp.

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Tent Camping Reviews near Rittman, OH

648 Reviews of 20 Rittman Campgrounds


  • Jen L.
    Aug. 23, 2018

    The West Woods

    Newer isn't always better

    There are 2 sites in the park both of which are walk in only and not close together. They are relatively small, 2-4 person tent only. Run by the Geauga Park District and only $5 for county residents, its cheap and looks it. Reservations must be made 3 days in advance, so no spur of the moment get aways. Basically it was just a space for a tent and a fire ring. No bathroom (about a half mile of trail away), no water, no picnic table, no alcohol. Basically I got the urge to camp in the early spring and wanted somewhere near home but I wouldn't stay there again, and wouldn't recommend anyone else do so either. However, the West Woods as a park is really nice with a nature center, hiking and bridle trails, just the campsite that was lacking.

  • K
    Aug. 26, 2020

    Park and Pack Campsite 10 — Mohican-Memorial State Forest

    Campsite 10 large and beautiful

    Make sure you get a reservation at the kiosk by the ranger station in the forest. Do not go to the state park as that is completely different. For the forest office I go to Co Rd 939, Perrysville, OH 44864

    Do not camp illegally or without a reservation. They do post signs and ask other campers to report the illegal camping.  

    The sunset photo is by the entrance of the parking lot to the campsite.  This is the 2nd easiest campsite to walk into out of the 10.  If you have any mobility issues this is the second best camp site to go to as most of it is along the wide access road and mountain bike trail. The parking lot was clean and easy to access. 

    I had limited cell phone signal while here but this had the best signal out of the 10 sites. 

    All of the Park and Pack camp sites do not have a bathroom. As you can see from this site I took the time to take a picture of the moon pole.  So do leave no trace of your bathroom habits. 

    This site was great for both hammocks and tents.  You could have a small group here and not feel crowded. The camp fire set up is awesome. We had another camper over by that spot so I didn't take pictures of his gear.  He had a hammock and tent set up. He was camping at the spot for a week for his vacation. On our last night at this site another backpacker came through and set up.  Make sure you get a reservation and look closely at the board at the kiosk.  Our main camper at this site was gracious as he had booked the site for the week most folks didn't realize the site was taken as his name was so far up the clipboard.  We weren't alone in not realizing that and he enjoyed the brief company we provided as good neighbors to each other.

  • Jennifer K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 18, 2022

    Mill Creek Camping — Berlin Lake Wildlife Area

    Beautiful but no peace and quiet

    Camp hosts were amazing and our spot was large and pretty. Our neighbors however were absolutely obnoxious. Just screaming obscenities nearly the whole time and were definitely drinking even though no alcohol is allowed in the park. Rangers drive by very frequently yet do absolutely nothing even after quiet hours start. Maybe it's not always like this but I may never return because of it. I want a nice quiet and relaxing time not put up with screaming drunks and kids. Also there was so much traffic constantly!

  • W
    Jun. 10, 2022

    Rivers Edge Camping Area (Bridgeport Quarry Trailhead)

    Great location

    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. Only 12 minute drive over to Pro Football Hall of Fame.

  • Greg A.
    Jun. 5, 2018

    Punderson State Park Campground

    Meh.

    It could be an ok place if you get the right spot. Some of the sites are VERY SLOPED and some people parked campers in those spots and used very odd things to try and level them. The sites are not maintained well and have lots of weeds and some are very close and are essentially sharing the space with the fire ring and picnic table with other campers. Not very private at all. If you have awnings or slides, you will have to be careful about what site you will get or you will not be able to open the slides or your awning. If you get a good spot or are tent camping then it may be ok.

  • Shari  G.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 28, 2018

    Heritage Farms

    Great for cyclists along the Towpath in Cuyahoga National Park

    Located about ½ mile off the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath, this campground is a part of a 5th generation working farm.  Both standard campsites and shelters are available and are scattered among a working Christmas Tree farm.   A very sweet couple owns the place and runs the campground, George & Carol Haramis.

    Each site is situated on grass, has a picnic table, and fire ring (firewood is supplied with your campsite fee).  Both pit toilets and water are available to campers as well. Some are shaded and other sites have quite a bit of sun.  The shelters are robustly constructed, but don’t have much cross ventilation as they are only open to the front, so are quite hot in the heat of the summer, and provide no barrier to insects.  No electricity is available. Come prepared to hang your food (not for bears, but for mice).

    They prefer reservations, but happily accommodated our reservation-less lifestyle as it was early in the season.  Our shelter site was just next to the gravel parking area and overlooked the farm as well as had a great view of the sunset.  Unfortunately, you can hear the highway from the campground, despite the fact that it is located a good distance away. It didn’t bother us at night, but we definitely heard it first thing in the morning.

    Just down the road in the village of Peninsula, OH (and right next to the towpath) are Century Cycles (super helpful bike shop!!) and the Winking Lizard Tavern (fun restaurant/bar). After a long day of cycling, we enjoyed an adult beverage and some dessert after making dinner in the campground.

    More info here:  https://centurycycles.com/articles/camping-along-the-towpath-trail-pg1342.htm

  • Zac C.
    Aug. 28, 2023

    Memory Park Campground

    Quiet but fantastic.

    We stayed in Cousins Cove. Everyone was raving about the newlyweds site so we walked over (when nobody was there, of course). That particular spot had a great fishing spot. Cousins Cove had plenty of shade and was close enough to the portable toilet that it wasn't inconvenient, but far enough to have to worry about smells or run off. The sites were primitive, which we liked and there were plenty of trees to hang hammocks. We used a truck bed and a roof top tent for camping, but the ground was relatively level. The site has plenty of kindling to walk around and gather up as well, so we didn't have to bring our own. There were other campers there, but everyone was so far away, we felt alone.

  • Skooma M.
    Jun. 24, 2022

    Findley State Park Campground

    Organized Group Site 2

    It was difficult to find pictures or reviews of the Findlay group sites. It honestly seemed to me that they didn't exist, so I thought I'd do the service of taking some pictures.

    The group sites are away from the main campsites, so you should have plenty of space for your group to set up and enough distance between them to not disturb the peace if you have a large group. OGA2 is heavily forested, I'm not sure about OGA1. There are plenty of trees so both hammock and tent campers should be accommodated. The fire pit is large and there are 4 picnic tables.

    The campsite is about 75 yards from the parking area, and there is a vault toilet right before the parking area.

  • R
    Jul. 16, 2021

    Park and Pack Campsite 10 — Mohican-Memorial State Forest

    Mohican Memorial State Forest, Park & Pack, Site #10

    This was my second time enjoying Mohican State Forest’s Park & Pack sites. I took my daughter to site 10 for an overnighter.

    If you’re unfamiliar w/ the Park & Pack system I found this PDF to be extremely useful.

    http://www.backpackohio.com/etrails/bpo_mohican.pdf

    As others have stated, make sure to sign in at the kiosk, you can find it here:

    950 ODNR Mohican Road 60 (County Road 939), Perrysville, Ohio 44864

    There’s no reservations, you show up, see what sites are available, sign in and drive to the appropriate parking area.

    After signing in at the kiosk we drove and parked at the upper parking area for sites 8-10. The last 1/4 mile of the road is pretty rutted, so if you have a low profile vehicle you may need to park at the lower area (which isn’t much of a parking area and the Rangers don’t really want anyone parking there).

    Site 10 is about 3/4 of a mile down the trail from the upper parking area. Well marked and easy to find. There are plenty of areas to set up shelter and hang hammocks. After my daughter and I set up camp near the fire ring we explored and found spots below the SE edge.

    You can find a short “trail” at the NE edge of the campsite that leads down to a ledge where a couple unofficial fire rings have been built. You can also get there by continuing east past the last Site 10 trail marker. The trail is a bit over grown but was still easily followed. It will loop around towards the south then back west leading into the lower area.

    The whole area is beautiful and scenic. I’d like to head back in the fall and or winter to enjoy the view of the gorge in different seasons. The site is fairly remote, we only saw a hiker while hiking in and heard mountain bikers riding down the trail NW of Site 10. The only con I would give the site is there’s no water source, so you have to pack in all your water needs. Being the middle of summer that was quite a bit for my daughter and me. Packs were much lighter on the way out.


Guide to Rittman

Tent camping near Rittman, Ohio offers primitive camping options in a region with gently rolling hills at elevations between 900-1,200 feet. Summer temperatures typically range from 60-85°F with higher humidity, while spring and fall offer milder conditions with occasional rain. Many tent sites throughout Wayne and Summit counties require campers to navigate varying access levels, from short walks to longer hike-in adventures depending on the specific location.

What to do

Creek exploration: 0.5 miles from campsites. Park and Pack Campsite 3 in Mohican-Memorial State Forest offers creek access that campers frequently mention. One visitor noted, "It was close enough to hang out by the creek if you wanted," making it ideal for cooling off during summer camping trips.

Towpath cycling: Connect to regional trails. The tent sites at Heritage Farms provide access to the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath for biking adventures. A camper mentioned that "Just down the road in the village of Peninsula, OH (and right next to the towpath) are Century Cycles (super helpful bike shop!!) and the Winking Lizard Tavern (fun restaurant/bar)," giving cyclists convenient amenities after a day on the trails.

Sunset viewing: Best from elevated sites. Several campsites in the region offer sunset viewing opportunities. A camper at Heritage Farms reported, "Our shelter site was just next to the gravel parking area and overlooked the farm as well as had a great view of the sunset," highlighting opportunities for evening photography.

What campers like

Privacy between sites: Varied separation distances. Many tent campers value the spacing between sites at Rivers Edge Camping Area. A visitor appreciated the "Great access close to parking lot with privacy between you and the trail. Right alongside the river with a picnic table and firepit."

Christmas tree farm camping: Unique setting. Heritage Farms offers a distinctive camping environment. A camper exclaimed, "It's hard to not give it any lower than 5 stars when you literally camp within a Christmas tree farm. It's a dream."

Clean facilities: Variable maintenance levels. Campers frequently comment on bathroom conditions. At Rivers Edge, a visitor noted, "The porta potty was very big, clean and had hand sanitizer!" showing appreciation for basic but well-maintained facilities.

What you should know

Site registration requirements: First-come or reservation systems. Most tent sites require registration through various systems. At Park and Pack Campsite 10, campers must "go to the ranger station/kiosk in the park and fill out a park and pack camping registration sheet as well as signing the sheet hanging for picking a site. Check what sites people have reserved before you and double check when they are departing."

Water access limitations: Plan water supplies. Most tent camping sites near Rittman have limited or no drinking water. At Heritage Farms, "no drinking water on site- but there is wash up water & very clean porta potties," requiring campers to bring sufficient water supplies.

Site security concerns: Variable monitoring. Some tent sites have experienced unauthorized use. One Park and Pack camper explained, "I went back and checked the kiosk, and they were not registered. I stayed anyways, down the a little ledge to the left when looking at the site," indicating occasional enforcement challenges.

Tips for camping with families

Mobility considerations: Choose accessible sites. Families with children or mobility concerns should research site access requirements. At Mohican State Park Campground, campers noted, "This is the easiest and safest to get to if you have any issues with mobility. It is almost a rails and trails walk into this campsite."

Gear transport assistance: Provided at some locations. Heritage Farms offers equipment to help transport camping gear. A camper explained, "Be prepared - you park near the front of the campgrounds to check in, and then you are provided wagons to carry your gear to your site. It is kind of a fun adventure."

Group site availability: Space for multiple tents. Several locations accommodate family groups. At Hidden Hollow Camp, a visitor shared, "We have camped here multiple times with out scout troop. Facilities are excellent with a large clubhouse with kitchen."

Tips from RVers

Weather preparation: Protection considerations. While most sites around Rittman focus on tent camping, those with RVs or planning to use shelters should note weather challenges. A Heritage Farms visitor commented, "The photos make it seem like most of the sites provide cover, but I think there's only 3 or so with a shelter. Something to keep in mind, would've been helpful during the rainy night."

Fire regulations and firewood: Source requirements. Many tent camping areas near Rittman have specific firewood rules. A Heritage Farms camper noted, "If you plan on having a fire, you have to purchase wood from them because you can't bring your own (it's a tree farm). One thing I loved is that they will bring the wood up to your campsite for you."

Site access limitations: Challenging for large rigs. Most primitive tent camping locations have restricted vehicle access. At Heritage Farms, "Our site was in the middle of the sites, but upon on a slight hill. Privacy wasn't fully there like many other sites. No tree coverage, so be cautious in summertime heat."

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