Campgrounds near Stow, Ohio operate between April and November, with most parks closing during winter months. The area sits in northeastern Ohio at approximately 1,100 feet elevation, with terrain characterized by rolling hills, lakes, and wooded areas. Campers often encounter wildlife including deer and wild turkey, particularly at campgrounds bordering the 33,000-acre Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: Countryside Campground offers direct access to Mogadore Reservoir. "Lake Accessible. We stayed a few nights on Tent site 4 and had a blast! Stop at Duma Meats to grill something delicious!" reported Jessica R.
Explore Amish Country: Berlin RV Park puts campers within driving distance of Amish attractions. "The campground is right in the middle of Ohio's Amish country with easy access to shopping and food and other great experiences like the large cuckoo clock in Sugar Creek," noted Chris C.
Swimming options: Campgrounds with pools offer summer alternatives to lake swimming. At Whispering Hills Jellystone RV Park, "Great activities including mini golf, pool, jumping pad and frisbee golf. Cabins and RV spots available and the staff is friendly, grounds are clean and nicely kept," according to Kayla S.
What campers like
Immaculate facilities: Evergreen Park RV Resort maintains exceptionally clean amenities. "Truly a quiet, nice, meticulously cared for, and perfect place to stay. This place will be a regular destination from now on," wrote Bill G.
Winter camping options: Several rv parks near Stow provide off-season accommodations. "We camped here the second weekend in December and had the park mostly to ourselves. There were only 3 other campers there. It was a great place to stay. Friendly staff and everything was so clean," Andrea F. commented about Evergreen Park.
Lake activities: Kool Lakes Family RV Park offers waterfront sites for fishing enthusiasts. "Our kids age 4 and 8 fished from sun up Saturday to about noon and then sporadically after that throughout the day. That night we hunted large bull frogs," shared Joe F., who stayed at a lakefront site.
What you should know
Site spacing varies: At some Stow area RV parks, sites are positioned close together. "Very clean and nice campground. I only negative for me was the campsites are very close to each other," noted Doug K. about Evergreen Park RV Resort.
Winter amenities: Indoor facilities remain available at select campgrounds during colder months. "The game room was nice as well as the indoor pool. The park is in Amish areas so there is plenty of shopping to do," Andrea F. mentioned about winter camping.
Limited year-round options: Brady's Leap Ohio Turnpike RV Lot provides one of few winter camping options with water and electric hookups available throughout the year, though the location prohibits campfires and lacks picnic tables.
Tips for camping with families
Kid-friendly activities: Chestnut Ridge Park and Campground offers family amenities. "It is beautifully set up with a small lake for swimming, playgrounds, pavillions, games, events, music etc. Level gravel sites with really great grassy areas," reported Clean Slate D.
Fishing for children: Several campgrounds stock fishing ponds specifically for younger anglers. "My boys were able to walk across the road to get to the pond that was well stocked with fish. It was catch and release but they were very excited to pull in some big ones," Emily shared about Whispering Hills.
Seasonal events: Many campgrounds host themed weekends for families. "When we arrived the kids were trick or treating to each camp spot," noted Erin about Countryside Campground's Halloween activities.
Tips from RVers
Site leveling considerations: Some RV parks near Stow offer more level sites than others. "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," Craig T. explained about Berlin RV Park.
Hookup logistics: At several campgrounds, utility placement requires planning. "The one and only issue is that water and electricity is located in the rear area of RV, while sewer connections are toward the front. I personally used 50' of water line and 30' of sewer line," Earl B. noted at Scenic Hills RV Park.
Water pressure variations: Bring pressure regulators as water systems vary between parks. "Water pressure was low, they came right over with a new back flow valve to remedy," reported Tara T. at Berlin RV Park.
