Ohio & Erie Canalway

Campsites in the Canalway

Check out the best locations available in each of the districts below:

Cuyahoga Valley National Park:

There are five campsites in the national park that are open from Memorial Day through Oct. 31. Sites must be reserved. To book, visit the Cuyahoga Valley website.

Summit Metro Parks:

Camping is available at the Nimisila Reservoir Metro Park through Oct. 31 and features 29 available sites along the eastern banks of the reservoir.

There are also two primitive sites available year-round along the Towpath Trail at the Big Bend Trailhead in Akron and the Franklin Trailhead in New Franklin. Campers must sign in and out at the kiosk on site.

Visit Summit Metro Parks' website to learn more.

Stark Parks:

The primitive Rivers Edge camping area along the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail near the Brideport Quarry Trailhead in Massillon is available for bikers or hikers traveling the Towpath Trail. Drive-up camping is not permitted. Reservations are not required, but visitors must fill out the Primitive Camping at Rivers Edge Registration Card or at the campsite kiosk and must call 330-353-2377 when they arrive.

Check out "What's in the Area" to see where these great sites are located.

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