Glamping in Shreve, Ohio puts visitors within 15 miles of multiple campgrounds in Ohio's Mohican region. The area features rolling hills with elevations ranging from 900-1200 feet, creating diverse camping terrain through hardwood forests. Winter temperatures can drop below 20°F, while summer daytime highs typically reach 80-85°F with moderate humidity.
What to do
Creek exploration: At Mohican Reservation Campground, families can enjoy wading in the natural waterways. A camper noted, "There is a nice lodge with a restaurant for people just looking to escape from the 'city life' for a bit. Also campgrounds for sleeping outdoors with nature. Can go canoeing on the nearby river with canoe rental available and shuttle pickup at the end of your journey back to where you started."
Indoor swimming year-round: Evergreen Park RV Resort maintains an indoor pool that operates throughout winter, making it suitable for off-season camping trips. "The indoor pool is great for enjoying a swim even in January and the bathrooms and showers are spotless and very private," explains one visitor who stayed during colder months.
Primitive hiking campsites: Mohican-Memorial State Forest offers backpack-only camping sites accessible via hiking trails. "There are 10 free camp sites for backpackers in Mohican, each is about a mile hike in, no vehicles can reach these sites. There are 4 on the mountain bike trail and 6 on the horse trails, first come first serve, no reservations," reports a regular visitor.
Fishing opportunities: Many campgrounds in the area feature fishing access points. A Charles Mill Lake camper shared, "There is a lake with a boat launch near by a playground and beach for families to swim. Kid friendly activities available while we were there."
What campers like
Lake view sites: Charles Mill Lake Park Campground offers camping spots directly on the water. "Beautiful lake with lakeside sites. Wooden and peaceful," writes one visitor. Another camper confirms, "We have stayed on both [sides]. There is a lake with a boat launch near by a playground and beach for families to swim."
Clean facilities: Berlin RV Park & Campground maintains exceptionally clean amenities. One visitor emphasized, "SPOTLESS bathrooms and I mean SPOTLESS. Lots to do for kids: Sand Volleyball, basketball court, tetherball, corn hole area and playground." Another reviewer noted, "We were very pleased with this rv park. They keep the grounds well maintained, the playground also well maintained. The bathrooms, showers and laundry areas were very clean."
Convenient Amish Country access: Evergreen Park RV Resort positions campers within easy reach of Amish attractions. "The campground is right in the middle of Amish Country so there's plenty of beautiful scenery, lots of shopping, wonderful roadside produce and cheese stands and other tourist hotspots so you won't be bored," explains one visitor.
Primitive tent camping: Mohican State Park offers simpler camping options. A camper reported, "As far as tent camping goes, it does not get any easier than this. Everything is clean and well organized. Perfect for first time campers."
What you should know
Limited connectivity: Cell phone service can be unreliable throughout the region. One Mohican State Park visitor advised, "No cell service with Verizon at this park." Similar reports come from the Memorial Forest area.
Site variations: Not all campsites are created equal. A visitor to Mohican Adventures Campground observed, "We tent camped and had a private spot in the woods which we loved. The campgrounds covers all the basics." Another mentioned, "Nice clean and friendly staff the only complaint is that the sites are not flat."
Seasonal crowds: Pleasant Hill Lake Park experiences significant differences in visitor numbers throughout the year. A camper noted, "We called last minute and it was on a 1st come, we hit the road quick. Great Lake close to rafting on Mohican river."
Reservation requirements: Most campgrounds require advance booking during peak season. For primitive sites, however, different rules apply. At Mohican-Memorial Forest, "You don't want to do illegal camping at the Park and Pack sites as they do keep an eye out for it. They also want folks to call it in to discourage bad behaviors."
Tips for camping with families
Indoor recreation options: Pleasant Hill Lake Park provides multiple activity options for different weather conditions. One family mentioned, "There are two basketball courts on either side of the park and a few playgrounds. Overall great camping."
Stream exploration: Mohican Reservation offers water play opportunities. A visitor noted, "The campground is a great place for families with things like go-karts, aerial obstacle course, and other fun outdoor activities available."
Biking paths: Pleasant Hill Lake Park has designated cycling areas. A visitor reported, "The bike/walking paths for kids/adults is a great addition for campers with young kids. The shower houses are clean as well as the grounds."
Site selection for families: At Mohican Adventures, "We stayed in a small group of sites which made it safe for kids to run around and play." Another visitor advised, "RV sites are a little small and close together, but comes with a picnic table and fire pit. There are back in and pull through RV spots - along with nice shady spots for tent camping."
Tips from RVers
Leveling challenges: Some campgrounds require extra equipment for leveling. A camper at Charles Mill Lake noted, "We saw seasonal campers with four and five cinder blocks holding up one corner or another."
Site spacing: Berlin RV Park offers well-organized layouts. "We enjoyed 2 nights in this well maintained park. We had difficulty leveling one night in lot 3 but traded to #4 the next night and did fine. The many pull thru lots looked like a good level base," reported one RV camper.
Full hookup availability: At Evergreen Park RV Resort, "Every site is full hookup." This makes extended stays more comfortable for RV travelers requiring complete services.
Winter camping options: For cold-weather RV trips, Mohican State Park works well. A visitor explained, "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."
