The best waterside campgrounds near Lake Tomahawk, Ohio

Set up camp along the shores of Lake Tomahawk, where waterside spots let you wake up to the slap of paddle against water or the call of a heron. With over 1,170 options that put you right by the lake, you’ll find everything from quiet coves to open stretches where the water’s never far from your tent. Nightly rates average $45, but you can snag a site for as little as $10. Top picks? Locals love Bill S. and Nancy's property (176 reviews), Barrel Run Creek (159 reviews), and Towpath Trail Peace Park (152 reviews). Most sites keep things simple but functional—expect a toilet, shower, and a pet-friendly welcome. Off the water, trails wind through the woods for hiking and wildlife-watching, and horseback-riding is a staple for those who want to cover more ground. Pack your boots, your curiosity, and don’t forget the bug spray.

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1. Raccoon Creek State Park

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195 sites · Frankfort Springs, Pennsylvania

Wildflowers, wetlands, and woodlands provide photo-worthy views through every season.

Potable water

Toilets

Campfires

2. Berlin Lake

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338 sites · Lake Milton, Ohio

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!

Set up camp along the shores of Lake Tomahawk, where waterside spots let you wake up to the slap of paddle against water or the call of a heron. With over 1,170 options that put you right by the lake, you’ll find everything from quiet coves to open stretches where the water’s never far from your tent. Nightly rates average $45, but you can snag a site for as little as $10. Top picks? Locals love Bill S. and Nancy's property (176 reviews), Barrel Run Creek (159 reviews), and Towpath Trail Peace Park (152 reviews). Most sites keep things simple but functional—expect a toilet, shower, and a pet-friendly welcome. Off the water, trails wind through the woods for hiking and wildlife-watching, and horseback-riding is a staple for those who want to cover more ground. Pack your boots, your curiosity, and don’t forget the bug spray.