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Charles Mill Lake Park Campground

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Charles Mill Lake Park Campground, near Mansfield, Ohio, is a scenic spot that offers a mix of relaxation and outdoor fun. With lakefront sites that provide stunning views, it’s a great place to kick back, fish, or launch your boat right from your campsite.

The campground is equipped with clean facilities, including well-maintained showers and restrooms, which visitors appreciate. Many campers have enjoyed the friendly staff and the peaceful atmosphere, with one noting, “Beautiful views! Can bring your boat or kayak and drop in right from your site.”

For those who like to stay active, there are plenty of opportunities for biking and walking around the park. The nearby Messerly Recreation building often hosts activities for families, making it a lively spot on weekends. While some sites are a bit close together, the natural beauty and the welcoming vibe make it a solid choice for a camping trip. Whether you’re looking to unwind by the water or explore the surrounding area, Charles Mill Lake Park has something for everyone.

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Location

Charles Mill Lake Park Campground is located in Ohio

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Directions

From jct I-71 & US 30: Go 2 mi E on US 30, then 1/4 mi S on Hwy 603 to Hwy 430.

Address

1277 State Route 430
Mansfield, OH 44901

Coordinates

40.77096729 N
82.37218418 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Good
  • Verizon
    Good
  • AT&T
    Good
  • T-Mobile
    Fair

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group
  • Tent Cabin
  • Yurts

Features

For Campers

  • Market
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Water Hookups
  • 50 Amp Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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13 Reviews

Reviewed Sep. 17, 2024

Nice older campground

Eagle point is more rustic than the campground by the marina. Gravel pads, many on sloping ground. No way to know which sites might work for you until you look when you arrive. Someone did answer the phone, though, and let us move to another site.We had electric-only, by choice, for 2 nights. Water nearby. Not very many transient campers, but lots of "seasonal" to permanent-looking larger trailers. Quiet in our loop because only a few sites were occupied. Very nice bathroom and shower building. The dump station here is set up for emptying totes- not much room to park a trailer/RV for dumping at it. We drove to the dump station by the marina to have more room to work. Rinse water hose at the sewer opening had no water hose fitting on it (just a skinny brass angled spout), so no way to rinse our blackwater tank. Potable water was 40 feet away, but all water came out of a backflow preventer, so no way to use a hose. Disappointed with the dump station. Overall, it was fine for 2 nights. If you have a boat, there are lots of covers to explore on the lake. The water is very silty, and rather shallow in most places.

Site555
Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Charles Mill Lake Park Campground by Gary H., September 17, 2024
  • Review photo of Charles Mill Lake Park Campground by Gary H., September 17, 2024
  • Review photo of Charles Mill Lake Park Campground by Gary H., September 17, 2024
Reviewed Aug. 13, 2023

Beautiful lakefront sites!

We booked a weekend trip here on a whim to visit some nearby attractions. After looking at the campground map, we chose a lakefront site in the Eagles Point area and were not disappointed! Beautiful views! Can bring your boat or kayak and drop in right from your site. Showers and bathrooms were clean. Staff were friendly and a ranger patrolled multiple times a day/night. We will definitely go back!

Site543
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Charles Mill Lake Park Campground by CampgroundKaren .., August 13, 2023
  • Review photo of Charles Mill Lake Park Campground by CampgroundKaren .., August 13, 2023
  • Review photo of Charles Mill Lake Park Campground by CampgroundKaren .., August 13, 2023
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Reviewed Oct. 16, 2022

Eaglepiont

We stayed on the Eaglepiont side. It’s opposite the main campground up the mile about .5 mile. The sites are not as modern but have more trees and natural beauty. The main campground is most cement pads and no shade. The Messerly Recreation building had some fun things for kids on Saturday and bingo on Saturday night.

Overall nice place and not far off the Highway!

Site603
Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Charles Mill Lake Park Campground by Joseph E., October 16, 2022
Reviewed Sep. 2, 2020

The other campers were kind and helpful and the bathrooms were clean, but we’ll never be back

The campsites were small, very uneven and dirty. We saw seasonal campers with four and five cinder blocks holding up one corner or another. The sites were so small that a “lakefront” site was more accurately called a “lake” site.

The check in staff person was incredibly rude and offered no map, no directions, no help whatsoever. The gate person was somewhat better but with five distinct campgrounds and over 600 sites, no map is unacceptable.

Don’t buy firewood at the marina—you are better off driving around Mohican and stopping along the road where local landowners are offering better quality for less.

It was somewhat quiet for the number of people and campers packed into such a small area, but if not for COVID, it would have been a very loud with parties. As it was, trucks zoomed in and out of the park all night. No one enforced the closing or quiet hours.

In short, it was all of the shortcomings of a crappy private campground, but your tax dollars and local government fees help to support it.

Never again—we’ll stay at Mohican State Park next time.

Reviewed Jun. 13, 2020

mixed feelings 😕

Upon arrival friendly staff greeted us. Bath houses are clean and well maintained.  Our site was not clean and ready.  Picnic table looked like it was not cleaned since last season and the fire pit was full of rubbish.  Had campers behind us who played music so loud we couldn't hear each other talk.  I asked the gentleman to please turn it down and they did slightly. Another camper also asked them to turn it down and again it was very slight.  Well after midnight music continued.  No park ranger made rounds until Saturday morning and throughout the day.  

The lake is gorgeous this weekend and we enjoyed riding bikes and walking the park.  

May be back to try again.

Site565
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Charles Mill Lake Park Campground by Tina D., June 13, 2020
Reviewed May. 31, 2020

Not too far from I-71

Open and almost full on 5/30/20. We stopped for one night on our way from VT to CO. Tho they messed up and double booked our site (a really nice one on quieter waterfront side) we were able to get another waterfront one by marina. I would say this is a popular seasonal site for many. Many pontoon boats and kayaks on the lake. Restrooms were fine with free shower. Had electric at our site, not water. Shared water very close.

  • Review photo of Charles Mill Lake Park Campground by Monica F., May 31, 2020
  • Review photo of Charles Mill Lake Park Campground by Monica F., May 31, 2020
  • Review photo of Charles Mill Lake Park Campground by Monica F., May 31, 2020
Reviewed Sep. 9, 2019

Love it here

I love this place! Just had my second visit and can’t wait to go back. Water view on both sides and sites are nice sized and not right on top of each other.

  • Review photo of Charles Mill Lake Park Campground by Danielle  T., September 9, 2019
  • Review photo of Charles Mill Lake Park Campground by Danielle  T., September 9, 2019
  • Review photo of Charles Mill Lake Park Campground by Danielle  T., September 9, 2019
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Reviewed Aug. 10, 2019

Beautiful views right on the lake

Beautiful lake with lakeside sites. Wooden and peaceful. Bathrooms could be better. They were working on part of the grounds and the improvements are very promising..

Site15-20
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Charles Mill Lake Park Campground by Janice C., August 10, 2019
  • Review photo of Charles Mill Lake Park Campground by Janice C., August 10, 2019
Reviewed Apr. 19, 2019

Crowded

The sites are mostly level but are short & close to each other. Roads are narrow & hilly. Electric went out several times over the weekend. There is a lake with a marina. There is an outdoor pool & shower building. Mostly seasonal campers but some drive in sites.

Reviewed Aug. 24, 2018

Wonderful sites

There is a beach side and a lake side both are nice. We have stayed on both. 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.

Reviewed Jul. 23, 2018

Waterfront camping

Charles Mills Lake is a Great place for waterfront camping and if you like boating. The grounds are well maintained and the primitive sites are pretty well secluded. The only downside is that the hiking trails are not close by.

SiteSite 709
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Charles Mill Lake Park Campground by Ken P., July 23, 2018
  • Review photo of Charles Mill Lake Park Campground by Ken P., July 23, 2018

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Charles Mill Lake Park Campground have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Charles Mill Lake Park Campground has 50 amp electric hookups and water hookups.

  • What is the max vehicle length at Charles Mill Lake Park Campground?

    Charles Mill Lake Park Campground allows vehicles up to 40 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Charles Mill Lake Park Campground?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Charles Mill Lake Park Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Charles Mill Lake Park Campground have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Charles Mill Lake Park Campground does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Charles Mill Lake Park Campground?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is good, AT&T is good, and T-Mobile is fair.