98% (2.2K) • 9 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Painesville
Sawdust FarmCamp
1. Sawdust FarmCamp
96%
(186)
14mi from Painesville · 5 sites · Tents, Lodging
Welcome to Sawdust FarmCamp! Located in Geneva, Ohio. We have four different sites to choose from: one tent site, two glamping tent sites, and one cabin.
New in 2026 propane heated hot water showers are now available for all guests located along the drive and a short hike from the sites.
Included with your stay a Nature Mindfulness Hike, where we find a deeper connection to nature and yourself is upon request. Contact host to schedule.
Need some additional relaxation? Book a Reiki Healing at the Jug House next to the pond for an extra fee. Reiki is a Japanese stress reduction and relaxation technique that promotes healing. Contact your host for availability before booking the extra.
We also have the option to book all our sites for a 15-person retreat, with special extras only available for that booking, including a pavilion teepee tent.
Portable toilets are available, pets are welcome, and campfires are permitted.
Naturalist Isabelle H. Klein wrote a collection of letters from her home of Sawdust (named form the sawdust left by the loggers of the early 60’s) for the Cleveland Museum of Natural History’s Explorer Magazine from the winter of 1969 to the summer of 1976.
They then were published as the book “Letters From Sawdust” by the Press of Case Western Reserve University for the Museum. It is a lyrical voyage through the seasons at the Sawdust Tract in Northeast Ohio. She details encounters with the wildlife of the area as well as the changing seasons and plant life. Reminiscent of Thoreau's writings about Walden.
In 1978 an additional house was moved onto the property from Sidley's gravel pit and joined with the existing Klein farmhouse. We decided to preserve almost 400 acres of the property with the help of the Western Reserve Land Conservatory for the Cleveland Museum Of Natural History, Natural Areas. Forest is home to the red-sided dace, and 10 rare species of birds, including cerulean warblers.
The original small family farm and surrounding woods we have retained are being restored and updated.
We are proud to call Sawdust home and would love to share it with you.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$20
/ night
Heritage Lake Farm
2. Heritage Lake Farm
97%
(57)
26mi from Painesville · 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
CHERRY VALLEY CHILL
3. CHERRY VALLEY CHILL
100%
(18)
32mi from Painesville · 1 site · Lodging
In the heart of farm country, just down the road from the Amish country store and minutes from pymatuning park and reservoir with great fishing, pontoon rental and a nice beach, Local wineries and several public golf courses , 30 minutes south of historic Ashtabula harbor and walnut beach on beautiful lake erie and quiet country roads to bike ride, just minutes from the new green way trail.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$80
/ night
Pymatuning State Park
4. Pymatuning State Park
67%
(3)
443 sites · Pymatuning South, Pennsylvania
Discover Pymatuning State Park's natural beauty and outdoor activities.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Cabin Off-Grid Camping
5. Cabin Off-Grid Camping
96%
(38)
21mi from Painesville · 1 site · Lodging
Enjoy the lovely setting of this quiet spot in nature conveniently located near Geneva on the Lake and surrounding wineries. Propane heater and gas generator for electricity add more comfortable options for your stay. Outside port-a-potty is private and not shared with anyone else. Please bring your own bedding for use on the futon. Limited water is supplied for your use. There is not pre-cut firewood on the premises, but you are welcome to cut down logs. If you plan on having a fire, there is also firewood for sale within 5 minutes at Geneva Lakeside Storage.
Any fuel that is onsite when you arrive, you are welcome to use. Plan to acquire fuel if you anticipate using the electric and heating elements. We have fuel canisters onsite if you'd like to use them to transport fuel from the nearest stores back to the site.
We do not have a cleaning crew out between each visit, so please be courteous and leave the site the way you left it.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$41
/ night
Hemlock Hideaway
6. Hemlock Hideaway
100%
(120)
16mi from Painesville · 12 sites · Lodging
*We have managed to keep our prices the same since our opening in 2019. Sadly, Hipcamp has raised our fee from 10 to 15%, beginning September 1, 2025. This increase will hit us hard and we have no choice but to increase our prices as well*
Hemlock Hideaway and its 18 acres was originally part of a larger 100-acre plot that was surveyed and settled in the late 1700's by Gideon Granger of the Connecticut Land Company.
Granger sold it to one Jehoikim Burget in 1815 for the whopping price of $400.
The resident house was built in 1816 by Burget and then passed down to family members over the next 5 generations, until we bought it in 2003, marking the first time the house and remaining property were ever officially sold.
In the mid 1800's, a grist mill was put up across the river from the cabin, and our creek was the main road in and out of that operation.
There is a gravestone belonging to the wife of Jehoikim's son, she being half
Native American and therefore couldn't be buried in the local white cemetery.
We also own the original hand-written deed from 1815 detailing the sale of the original 100 acres to Jehoikim Burget.
Learn more about this land:
Our primitive cabin nestled in the woods overlooking the Grand River is a nature-lover's paradise! Come canoe, fish, experience wine country, or unplug and just get away from it all. Please note: There is no running water or electricity at the site, but the cabin is generator-ready and there is an outhouse.
The cabin does have a wood burning stove for heat and simple cooking, however there is no running water or electricity. That being said, the building is wired and has plugs and outlets and is generator-ready. You provide your own generator and fuel. We provide sheets, pillows, flashlights, a fire ring with cooking grate, charcoal grill (you provide the charcoal), access to firewood, and an outhouse with toilet paper. Our 1/4 mile of Grand River frontage can be accessed right outside the cabin door via a quick hike down the steep hillside. If hiking isn't preferred, then a quick two-minute drive will take you to the Harpersfield Covered Bridge Metropark - a favorite of local fishermen. Bigger groups with tents are welcome, but will need to bring all supplies beyond what we provide for two guests.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$75
/ night
BB Hideaway
7. BB Hideaway
16mi from Painesville · 4 sites · Tents, Lodging
Welcome to our off grid camping experience, we currently feature 3 cabins and 1 primitive camping sites. We are a stone throw away from Geneva on the lake-wine country and the best golf course in N.E. Ohio. Starting in Spring we will be providing a series of you pick gardens and fruit trees, you need something go pick it!! You will also enjoy a .75 mile towpath and a common area to enjoy new friends. and experiences. Come and join us for all of the day and night beauty our space provides. Future plans include showers, dog run area (fenced) more cabins and primitive spots, mini store. Don’t be a stranger!! (The sites say we have showers). we will be in near future .
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$30
/ night
98% (2.2K) • 9 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Painesville
Sawdust FarmCamp
1. Sawdust FarmCamp
96%
(186)
14mi from Painesville · 5 sites · Tents, Lodging
Welcome to Sawdust FarmCamp! Located in Geneva, Ohio. We have four different sites to choose from: one tent site, two glamping tent sites, and one cabin.
New in 2026 propane heated hot water showers are now available for all guests located along the drive and a short hike from the sites.
Included with your stay a Nature Mindfulness Hike, where we find a deeper connection to nature and yourself is upon request. Contact host to schedule.
Need some additional relaxation? Book a Reiki Healing at the Jug House next to the pond for an extra fee. Reiki is a Japanese stress reduction and relaxation technique that promotes healing. Contact your host for availability before booking the extra.
We also have the option to book all our sites for a 15-person retreat, with special extras only available for that booking, including a pavilion teepee tent.
Portable toilets are available, pets are welcome, and campfires are permitted.
Naturalist Isabelle H. Klein wrote a collection of letters from her home of Sawdust (named form the sawdust left by the loggers of the early 60’s) for the Cleveland Museum of Natural History’s Explorer Magazine from the winter of 1969 to the summer of 1976.
They then were published as the book “Letters From Sawdust” by the Press of Case Western Reserve University for the Museum. It is a lyrical voyage through the seasons at the Sawdust Tract in Northeast Ohio. She details encounters with the wildlife of the area as well as the changing seasons and plant life. Reminiscent of Thoreau's writings about Walden.
In 1978 an additional house was moved onto the property from Sidley's gravel pit and joined with the existing Klein farmhouse. We decided to preserve almost 400 acres of the property with the help of the Western Reserve Land Conservatory for the Cleveland Museum Of Natural History, Natural Areas. Forest is home to the red-sided dace, and 10 rare species of birds, including cerulean warblers.
The original small family farm and surrounding woods we have retained are being restored and updated.
We are proud to call Sawdust home and would love to share it with you.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$20
/ night
Heritage Lake Farm
2. Heritage Lake Farm
97%
(57)
26mi from Painesville · 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
CHERRY VALLEY CHILL
3. CHERRY VALLEY CHILL
100%
(18)
32mi from Painesville · 1 site · Lodging
In the heart of farm country, just down the road from the Amish country store and minutes from pymatuning park and reservoir with great fishing, pontoon rental and a nice beach, Local wineries and several public golf courses , 30 minutes south of historic Ashtabula harbor and walnut beach on beautiful lake erie and quiet country roads to bike ride, just minutes from the new green way trail.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$80
/ night
Pymatuning State Park
4. Pymatuning State Park
67%
(3)
443 sites · Pymatuning South, Pennsylvania
Discover Pymatuning State Park's natural beauty and outdoor activities.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Cabin Off-Grid Camping
5. Cabin Off-Grid Camping
96%
(38)
21mi from Painesville · 1 site · Lodging
Enjoy the lovely setting of this quiet spot in nature conveniently located near Geneva on the Lake and surrounding wineries. Propane heater and gas generator for electricity add more comfortable options for your stay. Outside port-a-potty is private and not shared with anyone else. Please bring your own bedding for use on the futon. Limited water is supplied for your use. There is not pre-cut firewood on the premises, but you are welcome to cut down logs. If you plan on having a fire, there is also firewood for sale within 5 minutes at Geneva Lakeside Storage.
Any fuel that is onsite when you arrive, you are welcome to use. Plan to acquire fuel if you anticipate using the electric and heating elements. We have fuel canisters onsite if you'd like to use them to transport fuel from the nearest stores back to the site.
We do not have a cleaning crew out between each visit, so please be courteous and leave the site the way you left it.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$41
/ night
Hemlock Hideaway
6. Hemlock Hideaway
100%
(120)
16mi from Painesville · 12 sites · Lodging
*We have managed to keep our prices the same since our opening in 2019. Sadly, Hipcamp has raised our fee from 10 to 15%, beginning September 1, 2025. This increase will hit us hard and we have no choice but to increase our prices as well*
Hemlock Hideaway and its 18 acres was originally part of a larger 100-acre plot that was surveyed and settled in the late 1700's by Gideon Granger of the Connecticut Land Company.
Granger sold it to one Jehoikim Burget in 1815 for the whopping price of $400.
The resident house was built in 1816 by Burget and then passed down to family members over the next 5 generations, until we bought it in 2003, marking the first time the house and remaining property were ever officially sold.
In the mid 1800's, a grist mill was put up across the river from the cabin, and our creek was the main road in and out of that operation.
There is a gravestone belonging to the wife of Jehoikim's son, she being half
Native American and therefore couldn't be buried in the local white cemetery.
We also own the original hand-written deed from 1815 detailing the sale of the original 100 acres to Jehoikim Burget.
Learn more about this land:
Our primitive cabin nestled in the woods overlooking the Grand River is a nature-lover's paradise! Come canoe, fish, experience wine country, or unplug and just get away from it all. Please note: There is no running water or electricity at the site, but the cabin is generator-ready and there is an outhouse.
The cabin does have a wood burning stove for heat and simple cooking, however there is no running water or electricity. That being said, the building is wired and has plugs and outlets and is generator-ready. You provide your own generator and fuel. We provide sheets, pillows, flashlights, a fire ring with cooking grate, charcoal grill (you provide the charcoal), access to firewood, and an outhouse with toilet paper. Our 1/4 mile of Grand River frontage can be accessed right outside the cabin door via a quick hike down the steep hillside. If hiking isn't preferred, then a quick two-minute drive will take you to the Harpersfield Covered Bridge Metropark - a favorite of local fishermen. Bigger groups with tents are welcome, but will need to bring all supplies beyond what we provide for two guests.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$75
/ night
BB Hideaway
7. BB Hideaway
16mi from Painesville · 4 sites · Tents, Lodging
Welcome to our off grid camping experience, we currently feature 3 cabins and 1 primitive camping sites. We are a stone throw away from Geneva on the lake-wine country and the best golf course in N.E. Ohio. Starting in Spring we will be providing a series of you pick gardens and fruit trees, you need something go pick it!! You will also enjoy a .75 mile towpath and a common area to enjoy new friends. and experiences. Come and join us for all of the day and night beauty our space provides. Future plans include showers, dog run area (fenced) more cabins and primitive spots, mini store. Don’t be a stranger!! (The sites say we have showers). we will be in near future .
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$30
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Vince
November 2025
With pets
It is the perfect getaway with being far enough away but not to far from plenty to do. A small cozy cabin nestled in the woods with a back drop that is perfect for every sunrise to sunset. Geneva on the lake is only 15 mins away with plenty of stuff to make for a busy weekend or to stay put and light a fire, relax and unwind. The hosts are very accommodating and easy to work with. A great time for all people and their pets!
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Karen
November 2025
With pets
I had a great weekend of camping. The cabin was clean and very comfortable. The wood burning stove provided the perfect amount of warmth. I enjoyed the sounds of all the wildlife outside the doors. From the geese to the pack of howling coyotes, to all the farm animals in the area. Tim had the outside fire pit already set and the inside stove as well. He made sure we were stocked with more than enough wood for the weekend, and messaged me to make sure I still had enough wood. The outdoor porta potty was very clean and a very nice perk from our normal camping locations. It was also nice being able to let my dog run free all weekend. He enjoyed that very much. I highly recommend this site and will definitely be coming back here again!
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Carolyn
November 2025
With pets
We were warmly greeted by host with fire blazing in fire pit & woodstove! Plenty of firewood provided. Very appreciated on a cold evening in Nov! Beautiful site!!! Can’t say enough! Loved all of the lights, the pull down platform was great for our folding mattress, even a charging station for our phones, plenty of room for ourselves & our pups. The outhouse was convenient & clean. Felt very private. Highly recommend!
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Mike
November 2025
With kids
Best type of getaway - clean cabin, great host and tucked away in a perfect spot. Accessible but secluded - my son asked if we could stay there permanently!
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Michael
October 2025
Weekend Trip to Hemlock Hideaway
It was everything we expected and more. Lisa and her husband were very accommodating. Went above and beyond for us. We were very happy we stayed there. What an amazing location directly on the Grand River, down the street from the Harperfield Bridge and minutes from so many great wineries and restaurants. We would highly recommend.
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Christina
October 2025
With pets
Very clean and comfortable with nearby winery’s and activities. It was a blast watching the pup enjoy himself.
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Latonda
September 2025
With pets
This place was a diamond in the rough! Can’t believe for the price all that is offered. I didint need any of the amenities but there is lots of it! Frig, microwave, Tv , etc and a comfortable recliner which I fell asleep in! The place was clean, smelled so woodsy and the area was safe for a single woman camper such as me! Directions are spot on and the area was near the road but not close enough for constant noise. The Outhouse had to be the cleanest I’ve ever seen one! So pleased to see that for sure. I did let the owner know the fire pits grate was gone so he definitely will fix that. I would just bring a grill grate or a pop up pit like I have and you’re ready to cook. It did rain while I was there but me and furbabies just cuddled up on the recliner and napped. Folks for the price and location you should check it out. I will definitely be back!
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Kelly
September 2025
Weekend Trip to Cabin Off-Grid Camping
It sits back off the main road. He supplies the generator so you have electric in the cabin plus has outside lights. The Porta Potty was so clean. He gave us easy to understand directions on the codes and keys to use at the cabin. It was close to the different of Lake Erie. We will definitely be back next year. I highly recommend.
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Adam
September 2025
1 night at Cabin Off-Grid Camping
Great spot for a quick visit to the area. Appreciated all the extra amenities
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Sue
September 2025
With pets
Our small family of two humans and a pup had a wonderful time at this cabin. We had never used a generator before, but it turned out to be much easier than expected, and Dan sent us a helpful YouTube link to guide us. The cabin is cozy and has everything we needed for a two-day stay. We loved the area and the two nearby towns.
The only downside is that we booked, thinking there would be water available. However, the outside water dispenser was empty and had algae buildup. We purchased some large water jugs from the dollar store, as the host recommended.
We were a bit unlucky with the dates since we booked it for the same weekend as the "Thunder on the Strip" Harley event, which happens once a year in the Geneva-by-the-Lake area. Besides the constant noise, we enjoyed checking out the bikes, and all the bikers were very friendly. Be aware that the cabin is next to a shooting range. They close in the evenings, but you can hear the shots during the day.
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Hannah
August 2025
With pets
Nice clean and easy to find. He even set up the fire pit with wood for an easy start fire. Would stay again.
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Georgiana
August 2025
Weekend Trip to CHERRY VALLEY CHILL
Troy and his wife are incredible host, with great communication and hospitality. This is our second time visiting and we definitely plan to visit again in the future. Highly recommend!
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Tiffany
August 2025
Weekend Trip to Cabin Off-Grid Camping
Cute little off grid cabin! Definitely a plus that a generator was included, so we could run some lights and a fan. The host, Dan, was extremely quick with responses and was willing to drive an hour out to us to fix a small problem that we encountered during our stay! The firepit was an added bonus that enjoyed using. Within driving distance of Geneva on the Lake’s strip, as well! We will definitely be returning!
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Cassidy
August 2025
Weekend Trip to Heritage Lake Farm
We had a great time camping! Don’t think about coming here just do it! Our third year in a row! Swimming, fishing, cooking out by the fire. All of it in a private setting.
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Scott
August 2025
Weekend Trip to Hemlock Hideaway
Let Hemlock Hideaway be whatever you need it to be. After a wonderful yet busy and sometimes chaotic summer, I needed a place to unwind, find solitude and relax for a day. I literally came and stripped away all the constraints of everyday life and bared myself to nature and the peace and silence of the cabin. Tucked away in a little nook, close enough to the owners of anything was needed but far enough away and secluded enough to find privacy and solitude. The truly rustic stay was everything I was hoping for. I enjoyed a warm, sunny day hidden in the shade. The morning offered a short rain that actually added to the effect and then cleared for a beautiful morning. I could have stayed that way for days. Hang out, breathe deep, release everything and truly be one with the surroundings. I cannot wait until I can come again.
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Matthew
August 2025
With kids
Amazing site. We loved exploring the property with our children. The site was very private and nicely shaded. We will definitely be back!
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Sandi
August 2025
With kids
Quiet and tranquil. Hard to find but well worth the effort. We loved staying in the cabin !
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Alexander
August 2025
Weekend Trip to Cabin Off-Grid Camping
This off grid campsite was great. We enjoyed our short trip. It was very relaxing. Cabin was easy to get to and easy to find places nearby. We will be back!
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Chase
August 2025
With pets
This was a great place for us to crash on our road trip. Instructions were clear and simple. The cabin was clean, and having access to the generator to charge up phones was awesome.
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christa
July 2025
Group trip
Great space for a private, rustic camping experience. Unfortunately our weekend away was hot, humid, and stormy but we were still able to enjoy the space. Too hot to stay in the cabin but plenty of space for two tents and a large canopy to stay dry. Hiked down the hill and the river was totally worth the climb! Woke every morning to the sound of eagles which brightened our day after stormy nights.
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