Towpath Trail Peace Park

94%

160 reviews

· Bolivar, Tuscarawas, Ohio · 2 acres

Hosted by Joe R.

4 tent sites

Near Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Within a 60-minute drive from the Hunt House.

Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.

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 a 90-degree corner with a slight slope that causes trucks to downshift brakes. If you're a light sleeper, we recommend bringing earplugs! We now offer disposable individual packaged earplugs in our Porta-Jon.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 else traveling thru to book a campsite even if anyone isn't available to meet and greet. Hipcampers, 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 tested annually, picnic tables, fire-pits, fireside benches, birds, butterflies, lightning bugs, wild turkey, deer, and other wildlife are often seen.

What to expect

Tent site

Camping area selected or assigned upon arrival.

8 guests max per site

Campfires allowed

Firepit, communal, wood burning fireplace. Hard firewood is available for sale at $20 per flush cart load. A fire ban is in effect from 6 AM through 6 PM, however, our local Bolivar Fire Department said it's OK to have a small campfire in our portable fire rings.

Toilet available

Portable toilet. We added a handicapped accessible Porta-potty with hand sanitizer on May 19th, 2020! The Porta-Jon will be unavailable out of season between Nov through April. A porta-jon is available during the off-season at the local ballparks a few hundred yards east on the trail.

Pets allowed

Off leash, on leash. Our mascot is a golden retriever we named Airbud! ;) We welcome docile & friendly dogs off-lease sunset to sunrise only.

Potable water available

Hose, pump or well, bottled water or jugs. We've tested our water with the Tuscarawas County Health Department which resulted in a 0.0 score which is pristine so we've decided to make it freely available. We also currently sell Aquafina in bottles for $1.

Bins available

Recycling bin, trash bin. We offer a Blue recycling drum for cans and bottles and a Green can for all other trash at each campsite.

Cooking equipment present

Grill over firepit, bbq. We offer barbecue grates for fire rings and various barbecue cooking tools with a modest deposit on a first-come-first-serve basis. Our Towpath Trail Snack Shack trailer will be open once the trail is developed from 11 am to 2 pm Memorial Day through Labor Day and is available for catering year-round.

Picnic table present

We have picnic tables available at each campsite just off the towpath trail.

Wifi available

We offer Wifi for our campers using the network name: "TTSS 2G" and "TTSS12345" as the password.

Laundry present

We have a private washer & dryer available and will do emergency usage for $10 a load. Commercial laundry is available 1.5 miles east on 212 behind Giant Eagle.

No showers

Bathe in river or stream. The Tuscarawas river is about 300 yards west. Atwood Lake State Park Beach is 20 minutes east. Camp Tuscazoar about 6 miles on the towpath to our east offers a couple of cabins with showers. Portable camping showers are permitted by thru-hikers and thru-bikers.

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 2:00 PM

Early or late check-in may be available

Check out: Before 12:00 PM

On arrival: Head straight to site

Cancellation policy: Super Flexible

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 18 months out

Short walk

Wheelchair access

Max 1 vehicle

During your trip

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Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.

ExtrasAvailable at checkout

Firewood bundlegood

$15.00

We have a wheelbarrow by our woodpile so you may take a flush wheelbarrow load.

Northern Tuscarawas County Historyexperience

$10.00

Our rich history lecture tour of Northern Tuscarawas county includes: 1. The Delaware Indians 2. Christian Frederick Post 3. Fort Laurens 4. The Greenville Peace Treaty 5. Bolivar, Ohio 6. Zoar, Ohio 7. Ohio-Erie Canal in Bolivar-Zoar. 8. Historic sites along the Ohio & Erie Canal within 10 miles.

Smoky Joe Grill and Charcoal good

$10.00

We offer loaner Smoky Joe grills for bikers and hikers to use for cooking. Charcoal isn't included, but is available with this add-on.

Emergency laundrygood

$10.00

We have a private washer & dryer available and will do emergency usage for $10 a load. Commercial laundry is available 1.5 miles east on 212 behind Giant Eagle.

Additional Parking Spotrental

$10.00

Our campsites include the first parking spot, however, if you have multiple cars arriving, we have a fee for additional cars.

Reviews

94% Recommend202 ratings · 160 reviews

Joe's campsite offers a convenient spot for campers seeking easy access to the Towpath Trail, with many guests appreciating the nearby historical attractions and Joe's knowledge of local history. The site is basic but functional, featuring essential amenities like a portapotty and fire rings. Although the proximity to the road and rail can be noisy, the overall experience is enhanced by the site's location near Bolivar's restaurants and Joe's friendly demeanor. Some guests noted that the grass could be better maintained to keep bugs at bay.

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Ross E.

1 month on Hipcamp

Recommends

· May 2025

Tent · With pets

Joe is very friendly host. Great local historian. The property sits close to a road and a railroad but neither bothered me. I see why he offers free ear plugs for light sleepers. His location in relation to the trail can’t be beat.

Justin W.

2 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· April 2025

Awesome spot right off the tow path

Tent

Awesome spot right off the tow path. Wish I could have stayed to enjoy it but after several delays I ended up getting there after dark and had to leave asap the next morning. Being 105 miles by bike from my start was a big plus for me. Next time I pass through I'll hang around haha.

Tyler S.

2 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· April 2025

Tent

Nice property, right off of the towpath. I did an overnighter on my bike, this place was perfect for that. It's a short ride into town for restaurants. Also Joe was super nice, very knowledgeable about history of the local area and his property specifically.

Gregory P.

4 reviews

Recommends

· March 2025

Great campsite!

Tent · With pets

Joe was very friendly, accommodating and knowledgeable about the areas history, which was very interesting to learn about. The campsite was well maintained and thoughtfully laid out. Campsites are extremely close to towpath access (basically next to it) and close by to the river so you do not have to go far for outdoor recreation. Will be back soon!

Jonski C.

4 reviews

Recommends

· September 2024

Tent

We had a great experience here. Beautiful scenery and very peaceful thanks again

Ned B.

9 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· September 2024

Tent

Very convenient to I 77, and Joe is a great host. Very knowledgeable about interesting local history too!