Wilmot, Ohio sits in Holmes County at 1,066 feet elevation, where camping options benefit from the rolling terrain and moderate climate with average summer highs of 82°F. The area's mix of woods and open spaces creates natural wind breaks at many campgrounds, while proximity to the Tuscarawas River provides water-based recreation opportunities during camping season from April through October.
What to Do
Trail hiking near water: Atwood Lake Park Campground offers well-maintained hiking paths alongside Kirwan Reservoir. "We camped here the second weekend in December and had the park mostly to ourselves. There were only 3 other campers there. The game room was nice as well as the indoor pool," notes Andrea F., highlighting off-season possibilities.
Yurt camping: West Branch State Park provides unique yurt accommodations not commonly found in central Ohio. "Check in is very easy as you pass the camp store on your way in. West Branch has private, spacious, shady sites. We can launch our kayaks right from our campsite," explains Alisa G. Yurt camping near Wilmot combines comfort with nature access.
Horseback riding: Canton/East Sparta KOA Holiday has on-site horses available for guided rides. Bradley B. confirms: "Took the family there and loved it. It's clean and quiet. Took the kids on the horse ride and they loved it. All staff were very friendly."
What Campers Like
Clean bathrooms: Berlin RV Park & Campground consistently receives praise for spotless facilities. "SPOTLESS bathrooms and I mean SPOTLESS. There also was not an issue with biting insects- none of us got a mosquito bite during our stay here," explains Jenalee R., pointing to both cleanliness and pest control.
Water recreation: Woods Tall Timber Resort provides swimming and zip lining over water. According to Ashley S., "We have never experienced so much fun all in one place, from the clean swimming lake, to ziplining, to rv camping, and we'll kept bath houses."
Fall and winter camping options: Several campgrounds remain open in cooler months. Kenny C. notes about Berlin RV Park: "My only complaint (and it's very minor) is that you are not allowed to put any outside rugs down. Their afraid you might kill the grass. But the weather was beautiful, so it wasn't a problem."
What You Should Know
Site levelness varies significantly: West Branch State Park has many unlevel sites. "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," explains Andrea F.
Reservations essential for waterfront sites: Popular water-view sites book 4-6 months in advance. "Make reservations! (6 months in advance). Waterside sites fill up quickly!" advises Alisa G. about West Branch State Park.
Free primitive options: Rivers Edge Camping Area offers no-cost camping. Shari G. explains, "Shhhhhh…these campsites seem to be the best kept secret! Located near the Bridgeport Quarry Trailhead about 2.5 miles north of Massillon, OH in the Stark County Parks District. These sites are specifically designed for hikers/cyclists. Camping is dispersed in a small grassy field and is FREE!"
Tips for Camping with Families
Indoor options for rainy days: Clay's Park features indoor facilities when weather turns bad. Linda R. notes, "Great park with many plusses. A waterpark area, indoor pool, restaurant, and many event weekends to choose from."
Book activities in advance: Canton/East Sparta KOA's horseback riding can fill quickly during summer weekends. Lisa D. confirms its family appeal: "This is our favorite KOA! I have 4 kids and return at least 1x per year. Great family owned KOA."
Consider pool access: Multiple campgrounds maintain swimming facilities. About West Branch, Teresa B. states, "Very clean bathrooms! Beautiful sites with lake views," while Jill T. adds, "Swimming area is alright, a little muddy in areas, but the beach is kept clean."
Tips from RVers
Full hookup availability: Berlin RV Park offers complete connections for larger rigs. Craig T. notes, "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."
Big rig navigation: Several campgrounds accommodate larger RVs with specific sections. At Atwood Lake Park Campground, Bob R. points out practical details: "Evergreen is a somewhat upscale campground with full hookups at each site - big rig friendly and perfect for families."
Off-season advantages: Water shutoff timing varies between parks. About Mohican State Park, Andrea F. notes, "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."
