The best family-friendly campgrounds near Lake Tomahawk, Ohio

Looking for a family-friendly camping experience near Lake Tomahawk, Ohio? Hipcamp has you covered! With over 160 options in the area, you're sure to find the perfect campsite to suit your needs. Whether you prefer camping at Heritage Farms (976 reviews), The Turkey Hollow Campground (239 reviews), or Pleasant Valley Farm Camp (194 reviews), you'll have access to popular amenities like cooking equipment, potable water, and showers. Plus, you can enjoy exciting activities such as climbing, snow sports, and paddling. With an average price per night of $35 and options as low as $20, you can experience the great outdoors without breaking the bank. So pack up your gear and get ready for an unforgettable camping adventure!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking for a family-friendly camping experience near Lake Tomahawk, Ohio? Hipcamp has you covered! With over 160 options in the area, you're sure to find the perfect campsite to suit your needs. Whether you prefer camping at Heritage Farms (976 reviews), The Turkey Hollow Campground (239 reviews), or Pleasant Valley Farm Camp (194 reviews), you'll have access to popular amenities like cooking equipment, potable water, and showers. Plus, you can enjoy exciting activities such as climbing, snow sports, and paddling. With an average price per night of $35 and options as low as $20, you can experience the great outdoors without breaking the bank. So pack up your gear and get ready for an unforgettable camping adventure!

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Bill S. and Nancy's property

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35mi from Lake Tomahawk · 11 sites · Tents, RVs · Mercer, PA

The toilet is not available in winter due to freezing temps. We keep it open through October and generally close it sometime in November. It's pretty dark here. There are no large cities anywhere around here. My family moved here in 1957 and I purchased it from my father in 1975. My wife is responsible for much of the landscaping and home improvements that have been done since 1990. We are retired self-employed .

2. Tiny Home on the Hill

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43mi from Lake Tomahawk · 4 sites · Lodging · Harrisville, PA

Learn more about this land: The TINY HOME features: • 240 square feet plus sleeping for five. We have one queen sized and two single beds in the loft area. We have a comfortable single daybed on the first floor. We provide towels, comforters and pillows. We ask that Campers bring their own sheets or sleeping bags. House features a small kitchen and a full bathroom with a shower. We recommend short showers due to small hot water tanks. • Electric fireplace, and a split unit provides air conditioning and heat. • Refrigerator and electric stove. • Large wooden covered front porch. The SITE also features: • Wooded trails • Three fire pits with plentiful free firewood • 250 square foot pavilion with picnic table. • Trails thru woods plus large lawn area OTHER: We now accept pets. We charge $15.00 per pet per night. Pets must stay on the first floor. • Recommend good tires, or 4 wheel drive to get up driveway, deflating tires may be necessary in bad weather. • No Smoking Inside

3. The Camp Cabin at the Hallstead

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41mi from Lake Tomahawk · 3 sites · Lodging · Hartville , OH

This small farm is 7 acres of the original 25 my great grandmother purchased for her family in 1934. Guests can enjoy the cabin as well as the barn, which has been converted to a rec area. Make our home and green space yours for a few days. Camp in comfort in our "little cabin in the woods." Accommodates up to six guests, with a queen-sized bed, a futon and two low single beds in the loft, accessible only by ladder. Kids 6 and older may sleep in the loft-- just like Laura and Mary-- and they can read a chapter of one of Laura Ingalls' "Little House" books before bed! The Camp Cabin contains a small refrigerator, microwave and gas fireplace (no, the pioneers didn’t have that!). Fresh eggs and other snacks are provided for breakfast. The restroom and shower are located in the walkout basement of the farmhouse, a 40 yard walk from the Cabin. The restroom has a private entrance and is used only by guests during their stay. Pet and feed goats and other farm animals. Enjoy fun activities on the farm and in the barn.

4. Memory Park Campground

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40mi from Lake Tomahawk · 28 sites · Tents, RVs · Mineral City, OH

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.

5. Bass and Buck Tent Adventures

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48mi from Lake Tomahawk · 8 sites · Tents · OH

With over 230 acres, a lake, trails, the Grand River, plenty of wildlife, and FREE firewood. Bass and Buck Adventures is the perfect place to get away. Once known as Parkman Gorge the valley was a hub for water powered industry in the early 1800's. The river and valley is home to a wide array of wildlife. Deer, turkey, eagles, hawks, owls, mink, river otters to name a few. The area also attracts many song birds including a wide variety of warblers. There is also an abundance of wild flowers. The valley is rich in Native American history. Many artifacts have been found on the property. My great grandfather talked about the last Native American to live in Parkman. He had a cabin on one of the bluffs along the river. In the 1820's there was a water powered sawmill, flaxseed mill, and forge on the river. The boy scouts used the valley for a camp in the 1920,s. My grandpa purchased the property in the 50's from Ohio Edison. Ohio Edison's plan to dam up the river for hydro power never materialized. The valley has been a favorite for outdoor enthusiasts. Camping, hiking, fishing, hunting. Many of the items used for the camp sites have been reclaimed. The fire rings are old tractor rims and scrap steel. The tent platform is from reclaimed deck lumber. The firewood is excess cutoffs purchased from a local sawmill. For more information log onto our website. bassandbuckadventures.com

Stories from the community

Eric

2 weeks ago

18 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Memory Park Campground

Beautiful property with everything you need. Highly recommend a stay!

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Mary

October 2025

1 night at The Camp Cabin at the Hallstead

We had a rainy night but the cabin was filled with puzzles and games. We had a great time!

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Karen

October 2025

16 ft car

1 night at Bill S. and Nancy's property

Bill and Nancy were very quick to respond, accommodating and helpful! He even even offered to loan me a sleeping bag when the weather was colder than I'd planned for! I ended up caught in traffic and was not able to stay there, but I have their place on my list for cross-country drives!

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Eva

October 2025

With pets

1 night at Tiny Home on the Hill

Very private . Nicely kept tiny home. Had everything we needed. Bring sheets if sleeping bag and own towels. But I didn’t find that to be an issue. Great place for dogs as well.

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Kyle

October 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to The Camp Cabin at the Hallstead

A terrific stay. Feel like you are in the country, but close enough to civilization in case anything happens. The cabin is perfect. Host communicates quickly. The barn was a big hit with my two young girls. Cozy and quiet. Would definitely stay here again.

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Julie

October 2025

With kids

2 nights at The Camp Cabin at the Hallstead

Wow! What gems this cabin, this farm, and this host are!! Our kids were enchanted by the many activities (the barn being highlighted!) and I adored the cozy cabin. We can’t wait to come back!

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Mark

October 2025

Tent

1 night at Bill S. and Nancy's property

Great private camp spot on a beautiful property in a scenic community!

Barby

October 2025

Group trip

3 nights at Tiny Home on the Hill

So peaceful and charming. Had the best weekend. Just bring your own sheets and food and everything else is provided. You will have an amazing time at this tiny house.

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Shannon

October 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to The Camp Cabin at the Hallstead

The land is beautiful and the cabin is so cute! My kids, our dogs, everyone had an awesome time!!! The animals were so fun to pet and feed too!

Lori

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Bill S. and Nancy's property

Owner was extremely helpful and accommodating. Will definitely be looking to stay here again next year. Beautiful property.

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Joseph

October 2025

1 night at Tiny Home on the Hill

Compact, cozy , clean house with porch view. Lovely surroundings with outdoor covered fire pit and grill.

Cassandra

October 2025

23 ft Class C

2 nights at Bill S. and Nancy's property

We parked our short bus at the hill top and had the most RESTFUL stay with Bill and Nancy. No one else had booked the weekdays we stayed and it was such a treat to enjoy the sounds of turkeys, birds, and gentle rain all to ourselves. Having the flushable toilet on site was wonderful (rare to find). The hilltop felt private as could be. We enjoyed fires for 2 nights with the bundle provided, and there was still a bit left. Pokeberries abundant for painters! Bill and Nancy are kind, considerate, and have a lovely kept home and property. We were beside ourself with the peace we felt during our stay and will definitely try to stop back on our way home. There's a rifle range in the distance but for a person who struggles with PTSD, the sounds were few and far between, and distant. For as many stays as I've come across this, it was entirely manageable 🩷 appreciation to bill for the heads up when we arrived/met.

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mark

October 2025

31 ft pop-up camper

Weekend Trip to Bill S. and Nancy's property

Thus is my favorite hipcamp mainly because of no leash on you dog. Back story we got a dog we love the dog we bought a camper so we can take her when we travel. We live near Pittsburgh and there are 3 hipcamps that have no leash Bill and Nancy's, one near Harrisburg one somewhere in middle Ohio.

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Nicholas

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Tiny Home on the Hill

Nice and peaceful they had everything we needed loved sitting out at the fire pit with all the lights, perfect weekend getaway!

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Misseann

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Bass and Buck Tent Adventures

This was the second time I came to this property and I will say Rick is just an amazing host. The property is well taken care of and the spots are quiet. We went for a hike and it was peaceful, everything we wanted for the day!

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Boaz

October 2025

Weekend Trip to The Camp Cabin at the Hallstead

We loved the little cabin in the woods. Was lovely and peaceful. We loved the goats and the chicken. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking a cabin to stay in the Cleveland/ Akron area.

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Car

September 2025

20 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Bill S. and Nancy's property

Quite & beautiful setting, w an outhouse flush toilet and a rustic shower. We all shared stories of past adventures and we enjoyed Bill's sense of humor. We hope to visit again soon, especially since down the road on Saturdays there's fresh yummy donuts!! Can't pass either up!

katie

September 2025

With pets

2 nights at The Camp Cabin at the Hallstead

I was very excited for this stay, and it was even better than I expected. The land and the cabin were beautiful, Donna and Garry were lovely as were all the goats and the chickens! Wonderful people and a wonderful stay!!! The cabin has everything you need and was very comfortable, even with our big dogs.

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Brian

September 2025

34 ft travel trailer

With pets

2 nights at Bill S. and Nancy's property

Quiet and peaceful. Bill and Nancy are very kind and hospitable. We’ll be back for sure.

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Kevin

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Bass and Buck Tent Adventures

Forge hill was perfect. It was easily accessible had a good fire ring and table. Rick provides firewood, which is very convenient. We caught many bass, bluegill, and catfish in the stocked lake. There are also kayaks, a canoe, and a paddle boat to get out on the water.