Greater Cleveland's Best Kept Camping Secret Is This Waterfront Spot With A Beach & Hiking Trails
By Nikki Rhoades|Published August 24, 2021
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Nikki is a lifelong Ohioan with a love for literature. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Akron and has enjoyed publishing her written work since 2007. She has a love of travel and does so frequently, though she believes that home is where the heart is — she continues to work in and around Cleveland as a digital content specialist to this day, working on everything from commercial scripts and social media posts to grassroots marketing initiatives.
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Summertime in Northeast Ohio is magical, but so, too, are spring and fall. In fact, all of these seasons are magical at one fabulous lakefront campground near Cleveland. If you’ve never been to Grafton, Ohio, then you might be surprised to learn that this sleepy village of circa 6,000 residents also hides one of the loveliest campgrounds in the entire area. However, locals know that American Wilderness Campground is the best place to enjoy a sunset followed by a night under the stars. Pack your bags and prepare for an adventure, because the Northeast Ohio landscape is calling your name.
Imagine camping under such a brilliant sky! Believe it or not, this lovely landscape is a campground near Cleveland.
Located in Grafton, the American Wilderness Campground is a magnificent place to stay for a spell. It offers tent sites, RV sites, cabins, and so much more. Operating April through October, this campsite offers a brilliant way to appreciate Northeast Ohio's warmest months.
American Wilderness Campground, complete with clean restrooms and laundry facilities, is pet friendly and offers rates for one night or an entire season.
Are you looking for a new place to take the RV? This pretty campground has spacious lots, both back-in and pull-through. Not an RVer, but also not a fan of primitive tent camping? You can also rent a cabin here, with rates starting at $65 per night, with additional fees added for holiday rentals.
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Tent sites range from $32 to $38, a price that covers two adults, two children, and one pet.
Keep in mind that the fun continues rain or shine, so it's important to check the weather and be prepared prior to your arrival. However, their on-site Log Cabin Store has everything you need for a successful outing.
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Here, an 11-acre fishing lake, swimming beach, gem mining, and other exciting features ensure your camping trip is one to remember.
You can find a full list of amenities on their website, or you can discover what the campground has to offer as soon as you arrive. Either way, you're in for a treat at this cozy getaway.
Fireworks, bingo, lantern lightings, and hayrides are just a few of the special events at this quirky cool campground. Plan to rest up before your arrival, because events like night hikes (complete with spooky ghost stories) just might keep you up past your bedtime.
And if you think the festivities ease up as autumn approaches . . . well, think again.
As summer draws to a close, their annual karaoke party sends the season out on a high note. Decorations and festivities keep this campsite feeling cool as a cucumber as the air starts to take on a certain crispness.
Not looking for a place to camp? You should still keep this cool destination on your radar—the on-site Event Center is something you might want to keep in mind for future events.
Look for it at 17273 Avon Belden Rd, Grafton, OH 44044.
There’s no place quite like this lakefront campground near Cleveland, especially when you’re attending a special event. So, what do you say? Are you ready to plan a camping trip? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
