97% (876) • 12 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Akron
Three Dog Homestead
1. Three Dog Homestead
96%
(54)
5mi from Akron · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
I started this 2 acre homestead earlier this year. It is home to myself, my three dogs, a couple ducks, turkeys, and a crap ton of chickens. I’m very close to all the creature comforts like Walmart and Target, but the property is wooded on three sides so you feel like you’ve gotten away from the city. There is a small creek my dogs love to play in and a large field for frisbee and star gazing. There are hikes close by at Little Turtle Pond and many restaurants within 10 minutes like Woodys, NauitiVine and Magic City Brewery. If you enjoy boating Nimistila Reservoir (electric only very kayak friendly) and Portage Lakes are a quick 12 minute drive. I look forward to meeting you soon!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$41
/ night
Heritage Lake Farm
2. Heritage Lake Farm
97%
(57)
29mi from Akron · 8 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Heritage Lake Farm features Heritage Lake, of course, a 2-acre spring-fed lake in the headwaters of Ohio's Grand River. Heritage Lake offers fishing, a swimming platform with a diving board, a diving board, a trapeze swing. Park your RV, motorhome or self-contained trailer just off the driveway south of the Host's main cabin for water, electric and sewer on property. Tent Camping can be separately booked at FarmStay - Tent @HeritageLakeFarm and is allowed most anywhere on the farm as long as it will not interfere with seasonal agricultural operations. Two vintage sleeping cabins can be separately booked at FarmStay - Cabin1 or FarmStay - Cabin2 @HeritageLakeFarm. Heritage Lake Farm has abundant wildlife and offers excellent opportunities for hiking, birdwatching, and foraging.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from
$75
/ night
Towpath Trail Peace Park
3. Towpath Trail Peace Park
93%
(215)
30mi from Akron · 5 sites · Tents, RVs
Primitive tent camping on the Greenville Peace Treaty Line, Buckeye Trail, Ohio-Erie Canal Towpath Trail, Scenic Byway, Tuscarawas River Water Trail, and the Great American Rail Trail!
Located on the historic Ohio-Erie Canal between the village of Bolivar Ballparks and the McDonnell trailheads on the towpath trail ten miles south of Canton, Ohio, and 1.5 miles west of I-77 exit 93 on Scenic Byway Rt 212 in beautiful Tuscarawas County, Ohio.
The Peace Park is designed for bikers, hikers, dog walkers, and anyone traveling through to book a campsite even if anyone isn't available to meet and greet. Campers, once booked may go to an available campsite and set up camp.
Dog-friendly, handicapped-accessible Porta-Jon with hand sanitizer, shared electricity for charging phones, pristine aquifer water, picnic tables, fire pits, fire-side benches, birds, butterflies, lightning bugs, wild turkeys, deer, and other wildlife are often seen.
Please note: We're located on a section of the Ohio-Erie Canal Scenic Byway, the Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad, and at a 90-degree corner with a slight slope that causes trucks to downshift and brake. If you're a light sleeper, we recommend bringing earplugs! We now offer disposable, individually packaged earplugs in our Porta-Jon.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
$22
/ night
Berlin Lake
4. Berlin Lake
100%
(3)
Park 27mi from Akron · 338 sites
Don’t worry hunters, fishers, and gatherers, there’s enough of Berlin Lake to go around! The more lake the merrier, right? This 8.518-acre wildlife area is most known for it’s fishin’ and huntin’. Other reasons for which--shall we say--the areas has become popular for includes dog training, and hunting dog field trials. Walleye, bass, and crappie dominate the fishing in Berlin Lake. And there is also a class D shooting range nearby. So what if you don’t want to hunt? You better believe that there is boating, picnicking, camping, and whatever other adventures you can imagine your two feet taking you to in the area. Fish on!
Memory Park Campground
5. Memory Park Campground
100%
(204)
41mi from Akron · 28 sites · Tents, RVs
Memory Park is a primitive, beautifully maintained family-owned private campground located near beautiful Atwood Lake State Park. First developed in 1968, Memory Park offers peace, quiet, and tranquility for you and your family for that perfect weekday or weekend getaway .
There are plenty of primitive sites to choose from, including Murphy Meadow, Outback Bend, Honeymoon Point, and Shady Rest, just to name a few. Each campsite includes a picnic table and fire pit.
Firewood is available ($10 through hipcamp or cash on-site per full wheelbarrow load).
Memory Park is the ideal rustic environment to restore the soul, including simple activities like sitting around a fire, reading or taking a nap, hiking, cooking over the fire, observing nature, and enjoying fellowship with friends.
Memory Park can be your 'go to' camp spot, especially
for Buckeye Trail hikers!
Water is available from two hand pumps on the property. Electricity is not available. Quiet generators are welcome.
A clean port-a-jon is maintained for our campers.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$25
/ night
The Turkey Hollow Campground
6. The Turkey Hollow Campground
93%
(654)
44mi from Akron · 8 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Turkey Hollow is nestled in the rolling hills of Holmes County Ohio. We are right on the edge of the largest Amish settlement in the nation. The primitive campground is in the corner of a small 40 acre farm owned by Matt Polcyn. He started the campground 8 years ago because of his love for nature and real camping. He enjoys traveling in many places in the States and the Caribbean islands and loves finding places off of the beaten path and not commercialized. Because of his interest and love for primitive camping he decided to open the campground in order to provide the same opportunity as a getaway primitive camping location that he tries to find when he travels.
We now just added a in the trees, warm water rinse off area.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
$24
/ night
DLR Mustang Ranch
7. DLR Mustang Ranch
100%
(20)
47mi from Akron · 2 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Located roughly 20 miles from Beaver Creek State Park, DLR Mustang Ranch is a 17-acre peaceful sanctuary for many wild and previously wild mustangs. The Ranch offers veteran and first responder mustang programs year-round. Please let us know if you are a veteran or first responder for a special rate.
Accommodations include a small one-room cabin nestled on a little pond a stone's throw from the main house and veteran program area. The cabin has electricity, a microwave, small refrigerator, tv, futon, heating and cooling; however, it does not have plumbing. Nearby is an outhouse with electricity and a water pump fed from well water. There is a firepit for cooking and picnic tables available. There is also a flat space for tent camping right beside the cabin area. The outhouse and firepit are shared between the cabin and tent campers. If you prefer a more secluded experience, please book both sites. There is space for an RV in the driveway next to the woods with electric hookup and access to the outhouse, water pump, and firepit.
While this is a working ranch with farm animals, our aim is to create a peaceful relaxing environment in order to unwind and enjoy the creation around us. Going in the pastures with horses while unaccompanied by the owners is prohibited; however, it can be arranged for you to meet and interact with the mustangs if interested. There are other farm animals including a sheep, a goat, pigs, donkeys, peacocks, turkeys, chickens, ducks and barn cats on the premises. If you want a quaint country escape complete with farm sounds, this is the spot for you!
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Campfires
from
$30
/ night
Historic neighborhood backyard lot
8. Historic neighborhood backyard lot
36mi from Akron · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
Park whatever you want Lot
5 minutes from Ohio Turnpike Exit 145 - Elyria Interchange
I describe Elyria as a "stepping stone" for myself and others assing through. It's where I was born. My backyard parking Lot is downtown and safe to walk around day/night.
Cafés, fast food, bars and restaurants like the Foundary are all within walking distance.
A calm, safe space to park in a historic neighborhood that cares about the community. Located in the backyard of the property on 5th st, there is a fence and tall row of trees that separate one neighbor providing shade on the Lot, and a vacant Lot of land on the other side that provides quiet and fairly private space.
Electrical hook up on site available for add on.
Designated individual parking spaces or the entire lot is available for rent.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
$16
/ night
Lot Down At The River
9. Lot Down At The River
86%
(7)
48mi from Akron · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
A 2 acre lot right next to the river and a quick (2 block) walk to downtown Loudonville. The property is along the Blackfork River and allows access to put your own canoe, kayak, tube or raft directly from the property.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$26
/ night
97% (876) • 12 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Akron
Three Dog Homestead
1. Three Dog Homestead
96%
(54)
5mi from Akron · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
I started this 2 acre homestead earlier this year. It is home to myself, my three dogs, a couple ducks, turkeys, and a crap ton of chickens. I’m very close to all the creature comforts like Walmart and Target, but the property is wooded on three sides so you feel like you’ve gotten away from the city. There is a small creek my dogs love to play in and a large field for frisbee and star gazing. There are hikes close by at Little Turtle Pond and many restaurants within 10 minutes like Woodys, NauitiVine and Magic City Brewery. If you enjoy boating Nimistila Reservoir (electric only very kayak friendly) and Portage Lakes are a quick 12 minute drive. I look forward to meeting you soon!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$41
/ night
Heritage Lake Farm
2. Heritage Lake Farm
97%
(57)
29mi from Akron · 8 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Heritage Lake Farm features Heritage Lake, of course, a 2-acre spring-fed lake in the headwaters of Ohio's Grand River. Heritage Lake offers fishing, a swimming platform with a diving board, a diving board, a trapeze swing. Park your RV, motorhome or self-contained trailer just off the driveway south of the Host's main cabin for water, electric and sewer on property. Tent Camping can be separately booked at FarmStay - Tent @HeritageLakeFarm and is allowed most anywhere on the farm as long as it will not interfere with seasonal agricultural operations. Two vintage sleeping cabins can be separately booked at FarmStay - Cabin1 or FarmStay - Cabin2 @HeritageLakeFarm. Heritage Lake Farm has abundant wildlife and offers excellent opportunities for hiking, birdwatching, and foraging.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from
$75
/ night
Towpath Trail Peace Park
3. Towpath Trail Peace Park
93%
(215)
30mi from Akron · 5 sites · Tents, RVs
Primitive tent camping on the Greenville Peace Treaty Line, Buckeye Trail, Ohio-Erie Canal Towpath Trail, Scenic Byway, Tuscarawas River Water Trail, and the Great American Rail Trail!
Located on the historic Ohio-Erie Canal between the village of Bolivar Ballparks and the McDonnell trailheads on the towpath trail ten miles south of Canton, Ohio, and 1.5 miles west of I-77 exit 93 on Scenic Byway Rt 212 in beautiful Tuscarawas County, Ohio.
The Peace Park is designed for bikers, hikers, dog walkers, and anyone traveling through to book a campsite even if anyone isn't available to meet and greet. Campers, once booked may go to an available campsite and set up camp.
Dog-friendly, handicapped-accessible Porta-Jon with hand sanitizer, shared electricity for charging phones, pristine aquifer water, picnic tables, fire pits, fire-side benches, birds, butterflies, lightning bugs, wild turkeys, deer, and other wildlife are often seen.
Please note: We're located on a section of the Ohio-Erie Canal Scenic Byway, the Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad, and at a 90-degree corner with a slight slope that causes trucks to downshift and brake. If you're a light sleeper, we recommend bringing earplugs! We now offer disposable, individually packaged earplugs in our Porta-Jon.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
$22
/ night
Berlin Lake
4. Berlin Lake
100%
(3)
Park 27mi from Akron · 338 sites
Don’t worry hunters, fishers, and gatherers, there’s enough of Berlin Lake to go around! The more lake the merrier, right? This 8.518-acre wildlife area is most known for it’s fishin’ and huntin’. Other reasons for which--shall we say--the areas has become popular for includes dog training, and hunting dog field trials. Walleye, bass, and crappie dominate the fishing in Berlin Lake. And there is also a class D shooting range nearby. So what if you don’t want to hunt? You better believe that there is boating, picnicking, camping, and whatever other adventures you can imagine your two feet taking you to in the area. Fish on!
Memory Park Campground
5. Memory Park Campground
100%
(204)
41mi from Akron · 28 sites · Tents, RVs
Memory Park is a primitive, beautifully maintained family-owned private campground located near beautiful Atwood Lake State Park. First developed in 1968, Memory Park offers peace, quiet, and tranquility for you and your family for that perfect weekday or weekend getaway .
There are plenty of primitive sites to choose from, including Murphy Meadow, Outback Bend, Honeymoon Point, and Shady Rest, just to name a few. Each campsite includes a picnic table and fire pit.
Firewood is available ($10 through hipcamp or cash on-site per full wheelbarrow load).
Memory Park is the ideal rustic environment to restore the soul, including simple activities like sitting around a fire, reading or taking a nap, hiking, cooking over the fire, observing nature, and enjoying fellowship with friends.
Memory Park can be your 'go to' camp spot, especially
for Buckeye Trail hikers!
Water is available from two hand pumps on the property. Electricity is not available. Quiet generators are welcome.
A clean port-a-jon is maintained for our campers.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$25
/ night
The Turkey Hollow Campground
6. The Turkey Hollow Campground
93%
(654)
44mi from Akron · 8 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Turkey Hollow is nestled in the rolling hills of Holmes County Ohio. We are right on the edge of the largest Amish settlement in the nation. The primitive campground is in the corner of a small 40 acre farm owned by Matt Polcyn. He started the campground 8 years ago because of his love for nature and real camping. He enjoys traveling in many places in the States and the Caribbean islands and loves finding places off of the beaten path and not commercialized. Because of his interest and love for primitive camping he decided to open the campground in order to provide the same opportunity as a getaway primitive camping location that he tries to find when he travels.
We now just added a in the trees, warm water rinse off area.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
$24
/ night
DLR Mustang Ranch
7. DLR Mustang Ranch
100%
(20)
47mi from Akron · 2 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Located roughly 20 miles from Beaver Creek State Park, DLR Mustang Ranch is a 17-acre peaceful sanctuary for many wild and previously wild mustangs. The Ranch offers veteran and first responder mustang programs year-round. Please let us know if you are a veteran or first responder for a special rate.
Accommodations include a small one-room cabin nestled on a little pond a stone's throw from the main house and veteran program area. The cabin has electricity, a microwave, small refrigerator, tv, futon, heating and cooling; however, it does not have plumbing. Nearby is an outhouse with electricity and a water pump fed from well water. There is a firepit for cooking and picnic tables available. There is also a flat space for tent camping right beside the cabin area. The outhouse and firepit are shared between the cabin and tent campers. If you prefer a more secluded experience, please book both sites. There is space for an RV in the driveway next to the woods with electric hookup and access to the outhouse, water pump, and firepit.
While this is a working ranch with farm animals, our aim is to create a peaceful relaxing environment in order to unwind and enjoy the creation around us. Going in the pastures with horses while unaccompanied by the owners is prohibited; however, it can be arranged for you to meet and interact with the mustangs if interested. There are other farm animals including a sheep, a goat, pigs, donkeys, peacocks, turkeys, chickens, ducks and barn cats on the premises. If you want a quaint country escape complete with farm sounds, this is the spot for you!
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Campfires
from
$30
/ night
Historic neighborhood backyard lot
8. Historic neighborhood backyard lot
36mi from Akron · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
Park whatever you want Lot
5 minutes from Ohio Turnpike Exit 145 - Elyria Interchange
I describe Elyria as a "stepping stone" for myself and others assing through. It's where I was born. My backyard parking Lot is downtown and safe to walk around day/night.
Cafés, fast food, bars and restaurants like the Foundary are all within walking distance.
A calm, safe space to park in a historic neighborhood that cares about the community. Located in the backyard of the property on 5th st, there is a fence and tall row of trees that separate one neighbor providing shade on the Lot, and a vacant Lot of land on the other side that provides quiet and fairly private space.
Electrical hook up on site available for add on.
Designated individual parking spaces or the entire lot is available for rent.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
$16
/ night
Lot Down At The River
9. Lot Down At The River
86%
(7)
48mi from Akron · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
A 2 acre lot right next to the river and a quick (2 block) walk to downtown Loudonville. The property is along the Blackfork River and allows access to put your own canoe, kayak, tube or raft directly from the property.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$26
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
Richard
2 days ago
Tent
I stayed at Kent's land as I wanted to fly fish at Apple Creek and the Upper and Lower Clear Fork of the Mohican. His spot put me 20 minutes or so to Apple, 15 minutes or so to the Lower Clear Fork and 20 minutes to the Upper Clear Fork. This made it a great place for me to make camp. While it is located in a "neighborhood" type of setting and isn't particularly remote, in the spring and summer when the trees are fully in leaf etc. it is likely quite pretty. It is rather bleak in the winter but frankly so is most of OH so that really wasn't an issue for me. I would stay there again if I planned the same trip. It is also perfect for exploring around downtown Loudenville which is a quaint town for sure.
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Devan
November 2025
Tent
With pets
Michael’s land is gorgeous and it was heaven to have it to ourselves. We especially loved the trails in the wooded area. There’s an awesome fire pit too. Looking forward to another opportunity to tent-camp there!
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Tyler
November 2025
16 ft campervan
Some of the reviews are overly critical of Matt's camping area. The campgrounds are easy to get to, with improved gravel roads. The road leading to his land is mostly paved, but only one way. The 4x4 camp sites are well marked. I had no issue getting my pop-up camper in and out from one of the close to the road spaces. Kermit's bottom did require 4x4 when climbing the gravel hill. He clearly states this many times in the listing.
All of that being said, the campground is peaceful, serene, and very colorful during the fall. Firewood is provided for a small fee, as well as a fire ring and picnic table. Close to town as well - you can get whatever you need within 10 minutes. Currently there are outdoor showers and a porta potty. I will definitely come back, and I'm sure it will only be a better experience.
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Brian
November 2025
Tent
It’s an awesome little camp ground! Nice swim/fishing pond, an outlet to charge a phone, outdoor showers with a propane water heater, firewood available and a porta potty. The property was really pretty! Walked the creek bed to see some cool rock formations, bunch of wildlife and had owls hooting to wake us up both mornings. 2nd time there now, I will visit again! I walked past the cabins while I was there also, definitely want to rent one of those, they look really nice.
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DOUGLAS
October 2025
14 ft campervan
With pets
It is a beautiful and peaceful place to camp. There are a number of sites to choose from; in the woods or out in the open on grass. The only truly level place is on the grass near the road in so it is not an ideal camping spot for larger pull trailers or RVs. My camper is only 13' so it was just small enough. To my surprise there are a few power hookups and a water hydrant. Also, the owner has provided a port-a-potty and an outdoor shower with an on-demand water heater! He also provides firewood for a reasonable price. If you are a star gazer, there are clear views of the sky with no light pollution. If you like primitive camping with some amenities this is your place. I would definitely stay again.
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pat
October 2025
Tent
Beautiful, incredibly well kept, Matt is more than friendly and at an amazing price. Definitely my favprite campground
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Francesca
October 2025
Tent
With kids
Our stay was perfect, the site is beautiful and well kept and the host was very welcoming and kind to our two boys. She showed us all their animals and told us their backstories and even let our oldest help feed the chickens. She provided snacks for the horses which we were able to feed whenever we wanted. They come right up to the tent site and the cabin. We felt very safe and it was easy to find when driving in. Each animal we interacted with was good, the turkey will climb on your shoulder and the cats will sit on you by the fire. We are very happy and plan to come back again!
If you want a more private stay I would recommend booking both the tent site and the cabin if possible. The out house and fire pit are communal so if you don’t you’ll end up getting cozy with some strangers.
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Seth
October 2025
Tent
This is a beautiful spot! I appreciated the diversity of site areas, in the grass under the sun or under trees, and the warm outdoor shower was a great amenity.
My only difficulty was getting there by bike. It's a tough climb no matter which way you go. I followed directions on the website to take the paved road on the way there from the OTET trail, which is steep with some blind turns. It felt unsafe given my slow speed and fast drivers, but maybe it was just the time of day. I chose to hike my bike down the gravel road (TWP 102) back to the trail the next morning since I wasn't confident my brakes could handle the descent with a fully loaded bike and didn't want to walk on the busier road. I would probably take the gravel road up if I had to do it again.
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Alayna
October 2025
Tent
This was a great place to stay, especially if you are looking to explore Berlin or Millersburg. The sites were nicely secluded and every site had a fire pit and picnic table. It's helpful to arrive in the daylight for first timers so that you find the right sites. Regular camping is a left right after registration. Cabins and the group sites are farther down the hill. A beautiful place to stay and we'd happily come back.
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Blanca
September 2025
Tent
The views were beautiful and is very private. We enjoyed our time there.
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Bryson
September 2025
Tent
Phenomenal spot, given its close proximity to just about anything in the area it was nice having a short drive to our kayaking and hiking spots. The property itself is quite large and secluded from everything around it. Though if u got hungry and don’t feel like cooking it’s a 2 minute walk into town. Would highly recommend this place and will definitely be coming back with my friends.
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David
September 2025
Tent
Good spot to pitch a tent for night or two! Nice and close to town if you wanted to check it out more. Would come again!
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MATT
September 2025
Tent
Absolutely beautiful property! We stayed a week and I sure wish we had a few more days. Yes its rough getting there, but it's possible. Those reviews are the reason we had to come here. We love back roads and seclusion. I cant wait to go back. Never met the host but he was busy improving his property. Thank you so much for a week to remember!
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Dustin
September 2025
Tent
This was our first time to camp here yes it's a little tretchiurois getting back to the site but if you take your it's not that bad it was very peaceful and we really enjoyed ourselves we will definitely stay here again when we're in the area
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Pamela
September 2025
Tent
What a great spot! We didn’t originally anticipate stopping in Akron, but wanted to spend a day at CVNP, so when we found Blackberry Campsite we decided to camp there for a couple nights. It’s a great lil wooded area right in town, you can’t beat the location for convenience and it was as quiet as if you’re deep in the woods. Hannah was an excellent host and responded immediately with anything we needed. Saving this location!
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Richard
September 2025
Tent
Matt’s property is beautiful! It looks like they’re in the process of making it even better!
Challenging to get there via bicycle, but It’s worth it once you’re there.
See you next trip!
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Andrew
September 2025
Tent
With kids
Matt's land is beautiful, tucked away along a narrow, tree-tunneled road that suddenly opens onto his hills and pond. The campsites are sheltered in the woods, and there's plenty to explore. The kids had a great time exploring a dry creek bed and seeing the cows!
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Matthew
September 2025
Tent
With pets
We stopped in for a short stay at one of the primitive campsites. Perfect for our purposes. We drove in right to the site. Nice fire pit and picnic table and plenty of space. The primitive spots are very similar to state sites, as the other spots are close, but there's plenty of space and trees in between for privacy. We were only there for getting some zzzs on the road, so we weren't around long. But, again, great for our purposes (and for our dog's).
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Kristen
September 2025
26 ft travel trailer
With pets
Beautiful property. Had so much fun fishing and hanging out on the dock. Very private. It was too chilly to swim but we would definitely go back during warmer weather. Michael was very responsive and helpful.
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Kellie
September 2025
Tent
Perfect campsites with lots of privacy! The showers were very nice and the water was very warm. The road to the sites definitely requires 4wd but is easy to navigate. We would love to go back in the future!
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