Dispersed Camping in Summit County, Ohio
Showing 13 locations in Summit County.
Big Bend Campsite
Designated primitive walk-in tent campsite along the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail, intended solely for long-distance trail users. Overnight parking or vehicle camping of any kind in the trailhead lot is strictly prohibited and actively enforced.
Cracker Barrel - Montrose-Ghent
Paved commercial parking lot offering designated longer spaces suitable for RVs and trailers. Extremely close to Cuyahoga Valley National Park, local dining, and shopping options.
Cracker Barrel - Twinsburg
An overnight stop situated in Twinsburg, Ohio. The designated RV and bus parking area is located at the back of the lot. Offers convenient access to local dining and services, though some highway noise from nearby Interstate 480 should be expected.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
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Cuyahoga Valley National Park Picnic Shelters
Historic Civilian Conservation Corps picnic shelters and surrounding parking areas. These facilities are strictly for daytime recreational use and group picnic reservations; overnight camping is not permitted.
Nimisila Reservoir Metro Park Campground
A beautiful, mostly shaded developed campground situated on the shores of Nimisila Reservoir. Offers electric and non-electric sites, picnic tables, fire rings, vault toilets, a children's playground, and a boat ramp. Very popular for lakeside recreation.
Pilot Travel Center
Standard Pilot Travel Center parking lot suitable for quick, single-night stays while transit driving. Features a convenience store and on-site fast food.
Planet Fitness - Macedonia
A Planet Fitness parking lot in Macedonia, OH, that may offer convenient overnight parking for gym members.
Planet Fitness Akron
A fully paved parking area situated at the Akron Planet Fitness. Conveniently located near the highway for a quick and simple overnight stopover.
Planet Fitness
A paved commercial parking lot outside of a Planet Fitness in Lakemore, offering a convenient overnight option.
Silver Springs Park Campground
A well-organized municipal campground offering electrical hookups, potable water, and flush toilets. This city park serves as an ideal staging ground for exploring Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
Stanford House Permit Parking
A quiet and well-maintained historic area located in Cuyahoga Valley National Park, offering a scenic green space near hiking trails and waterfalls. Overnight stays in vehicles require prior authorization.
Virginia Kendall & Camp Manatoc Area
This area encompasses the historic Virginia Kendall Unit of Cuyahoga Valley National Park and the adjacent private Camp Manatoc Scout Reservation. No public overnight camping or dispersed camping is permitted anywhere within these boundaries. The picnic shelters and trailheads are strictly day-use only.