Best Tent Camping near Wooster, OH

The region surrounding Wooster, Ohio offers several tent camping options, particularly within nearby forested areas like Mohican-Memorial State Forest, where primitive Park and Pack sites provide secluded tent camping experiences. Hidden Hollow Camp in Lodi provides group tent camping opportunities with basic facilities, while Rivers Edge Camping Area at Bridgeport Quarry Trailhead offers free tent sites along the Tuscarawas River for hikers and cyclists.

Tent campers should register at the forest kiosk before setting up at any of the Park and Pack sites in Mohican-Memorial State Forest. These primitive tent-only locations require hikers to carry in all supplies, including drinking water, as no potable sources exist at the campsites. Sites feature established fire rings, but most lack amenities like picnic tables or toilets. A review mentioned, "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." Access varies significantly between sites, with some requiring creek crossings while others follow wide, relatively flat trails suitable for those with mobility considerations.

The tent sites throughout the region provide varying levels of privacy and natural settings. Most Mohican Park and Pack sites are situated along creeks or in forested areas with ample trees for hammock camping. One camper noted that "Site 10 was great for both hammocks and tents. You could have a small group here and not feel crowded." Several sites feature unique landscape elements, including creek access or scenic views. Tent campers should be prepared for limited or no cell service in many areas. For those seeking free tent camping, Rivers Edge offers sites within walking distance of parking with picnic tables and fire rings, though road noise can be an issue. Most primitive tent camping locations in the area operate on a first-come, first-served basis, making early arrival advisable during peak seasons.

Best Tent Sites Near Wooster, Ohio (17)

    1. Hidden Hollow Camp

    1 Review
    Lodi, OH
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (330) 722-9364

    "Vault toilets are fine."

    2. Park and Pack Campsite 10 — Mohican-Memorial State Forest

    5 Reviews
    Loudonville, OH
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (419) 938-6222

    "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. "

    "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."

    3. Mohican State Park Campground

    5 Reviews
    Perrysville, OH
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (419) 938-6222

    "You're never far from a restroom no matter where you are. They have a very nice campground store and a pool that wasn't open for the season yet when we were there."

    "Near the bridal trails you'll find Park and Pack site #4. It's a great spot if your legs are tired after a long day of hiking or if you did too many hills that day."

    4. Rivers Edge Camping Area (Bridgeport Quarry Trailhead)

    3 Reviews
    Massillon, OH
    21 miles
    Website

    "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."

    "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."

    5. Lazy B Campground

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    Burbank, OH
    7 miles
    +1 (330) 264-9930

    6. Park and Pack Campsite 3 — Mohican-Memorial State Forest

    3 Reviews
    Perrysville, OH
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (419) 938-6222

    "It had plenty of space for tents and hammocks. It was close enough to hang out by the creek if you wanted.  No cell phone service for Verizon."

    "We took the main trail head at the bridle parking lot but this isn't where you should go. The main trail head gets you to sites 1- 3."

    7. Mohican Memorial State Forest Park and Pack Site 1

    4 Reviews
    Loudonville, OH
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (419) 938-6222

    "We almost walked past it and didn't even know it. Toledo another hiker on the trail was still looking for it and never found it.  This is one of the smallest camp sites. "

    "Was at main Camp ground with RV's all around. Seemed pretty popular yet was quiet enough. People were very respectful and careful driving around as kids and families tend to walk/ride bikes around."

    8. Camelot Camping Grounds

    1 Review
    Clinton, OH
    16 miles
    +1 (330) 855-5225

    9. Heritage Farms

    10 Reviews
    Peninsula, OH
    36 miles
    Website

    $35 - $55 / night

    "Located about ½ mile off the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath, this campground is a part of a 5th generation working farm.  "

    "Privacy wasn't fully there like many other sites. No tree coverage, so be cautious in summertime heat. That being said, there was a two-open-sided A frame."

    10. Walhonding Hills Campground

    1 Review
    Danville, OH
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 824-4575

    "They have a pool and atv trails on campground property. Great for doom buggies, side by sides, and 4 wheelers, dirt bikes as well."

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Tent Camping Reviews near Wooster, OH

583 Reviews of 17 Wooster Campgrounds


  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • Shannon G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 26, 2020

    Mt Gilead State Park Campground

    Fall is here!

    Site 29 - this was a nice site in tall pine trees and colors all around. The pad was gravel and pretty level. We had trees in our site that could be used for hammocks as well. We were able to set up our ez-up and still have room to walk our dogs. It wasn’t the biggest site, but definitely not the smallest. We had electric for our camper. We had a good storm one night that caused a small pool of water out front and around the fire ring, but both areas drained very well the next day. There are vault toilets at the end of the road and a very nice shower house as you drive in that were clean all weekend. The park had a couple of playgrounds for kids, disc golf course and lots of hiking trails. The camp store is now open with limited hours. Wood is available but it’s all slab cut. There are also permanent cornhole boards. There are full hook up sites as well but are right next to one another and not a lot of trees. You can drive down to the lake and kayak and fish. It’s a very small campground with a very big park.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Megan M.
    Sep. 6, 2018

    Mohican State Park Campground

    Beautiful river, trails, running water in the toilets, yay!

    I love Mohican State Park. There is so much to do- canoeing, kayaking, tubing, creeking, and great trails also.

    This campground is nice but is crowded in the warmer months. Look for a site along the water, that's where the tree cover is. I stayed in a camper cabin which was very nice, with microwave and refrigerator.

    There is running water in the toilets, which is nice for a state park in Ohio. The showers were decent, nothing to complain about there.

    The primitive tent camping sites looked nice and peaceful- take care to get a shaded spot, though, as some were just exposed in a grassy field. There is a long bumpy walk from the parking area to the primitive sites, so bring a wagon or sled or something.

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    May. 16, 2021

    Atwood Lake Park Campground

    Incredible!

    The Atwood Lake Campground is a true gem in a beautiful area of eastern Ohio! We’ve visited the Atwood region many times in the past but have never camped - but after this visit we’ll be back for sure. The campground is relatively new, with the campground area being completely revamped beginning in 2017. There are two overnight camping areas with seasonal sites in a separate section; we stayed in “Camp H” which is the newest area. There is a huge bathhouse with two sets of men’s and women’s restrooms and shower facilities along with a very nice laundry area. Adjoining the bathhouse area is a beautiful pavilion and children’s playground - all of which overlooks Atwood Lake. The campsites are nicely spaced though if you’re in the inner loop as we were or even some of the outer ring sites you’ll be looking right into your neighbor’s site. All sites are FHU on level concrete pads and include a metal picnic table and fire ring. If needed there are two very well equipped dump stations if you prefer to use them instead of the sewer connection at your site. Many sites are on cul de sacs directly on the lake with docks and fishing areas adjacent to the campsites. Lots of hiking trails, paved bike paths, a swimming beach and restaurant are in a nearby area. We loved the campground and will return soon!


Guide to Wooster

The Wooster, Ohio area sits within the Appalachian foothills with elevations ranging from 900-1100 feet, creating varied terrain perfect for tent campers seeking both creek-side and hilltop camping experiences. Seasonal variations significantly impact camping conditions, with humidity reaching 85% in summer months while fall temperatures can drop below 40°F at night. The region's mixed hardwood forests provide natural windbreaks at most primitive campsites.

What to do

Creek exploration and fishing: Several campsites in Mohican-Memorial State Forest offer stream access with clear, shallow water suitable for wading. "The creek was clear and cool. It was also far enough away that I wouldn't be constantly worried about it," notes one camper who stayed at Park and Pack Site 2.

Trail networks: The network of bridle paths connects many of the primitive campsites through wide, multi-use trails. "You'll need to download the various bridle trails (Mohican) on the AllTrails app. The paper map provided at the trail head was missing some information," advises a forest visitor.

Christmas tree farm camping: For a unique camping experience within a working tree farm, sites at Heritage Farms offer unusual landscapes. "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," writes one camper who stayed at Site #12.

Bike path access: Cyclists can access free camping near the Tuscarawas River at Rivers Edge Camping Area. Located along the Towpath Trail, these sites are specifically designed for hikers and cyclists. A camper noted that it's "right alongside the river with a picnic table and firepit."

What campers like

Secluded hammock options: Many forest sites feature ample trees for hammock camping. At Park and Pack Campsite 10, a visitor described: "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."

Less crowded camping experience: The Park and Pack sites offer a more private experience than typical state park campsites. "We felt so spoiled as it isn't the crowded state parking campsite that you often think of when you think of camping," shared a camper at Site 2.

Natural settings: Many sites feature unique landscape elements like ledges or stream crossings. One camper at Campsite 10 wrote: "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."

Budget-friendly options: Free camping is available at Rivers Edge with basic amenities. "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!"

What you should know

Navigation challenges: Finding specific sites can be difficult without proper preparation. For Park and Pack Campsite 3, a visitor noted: "The Park & Pack sites were a bit confusing online, so I decided on a solo exploratory trip before bringing my 9yr out."

Stream crossings: Some sites require crossing water that varies seasonally. "This site was one of my favorites as it was right by the creek. Crossing the creek the water at this time was ankle high," writes a visitor at Campsite 3, adding that wading is typically required.

Registration requirements: Registration processes vary by location. For Mohican-Memorial sites, campers stress: "The ranger office is closed at this time. Make sure you go to the Mohican Memorial Forest office and not the Mohican State Park office."

Cell phone coverage: Most primitive sites have limited or no service. A visitor to Site 3 warned: "Cell phone coverage with Verizon was very limited out here. Download your maps before you go."

Tips for camping with families

Mobility considerations: Some sites are more accessible than others for families with young children or mobility concerns. "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," writes a visitor about Park and Pack Campsite 4.

Distance from parking: Consider how far you'll need to carry gear. At Hidden Hollow Camp, "facilities are excellent with a large clubhouse with kitchen. Vault toilets are fine," making it suitable for scout troops and larger family groups.

Gear transportation: Some campgrounds provide equipment to help transport gear. At Heritage Farms, "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."

Site selection for privacy: Camp areas vary in privacy levels. "We couldn't really see or hear any other campers. We also had a lot of space," reports a Heritage Farms visitor about their site at the back of the property.

Tips from RVers

ATV access: For those bringing off-road vehicles, Walhonding Hills Campground offers dedicated trails. "They have a pool and atv trails on campground property. Great for doom buggies, side by sides, and 4 wheelers, dirt bikes as well," reports a seasonal camper.

Holiday celebrations: Certain campgrounds host special events during holidays. A Walhonding Hills camper noted that "The 4th of July celebration is better than any other town fireworks I've ever seen."

Site selection cautions: Some campgrounds may close sites or entire facilities seasonally. A visitor to Mohican Memorial State Forest Park and Pack Site 1 warned: "THE FREE CAMPING IS CLOSED!!!!!! We went to the location of the office to fill out a slip for the free camping sites and they are all closed now."

Facility limitations: Primitive sites lack typical RV hookups and often don't accommodate larger vehicles. Park and Pack sites feature official fire rings but lack amenities like electric, water, or sewer that RVers typically need.

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