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NWIndianNation01

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Jun 4, 2010 12:15 PM
My wife and I are looking for a place to go camping in July (hopefully everything isn't already full), but are not sure where we should go. We live in Canal Fulton, OH (between Akron and Canton) and don't want to drive more than a couple hours...which keeps us in the general Northeast Ohio area. We are hoping to have a place with some good hiking, maybe caves, maybe fishing...not sure what else a campground could have....maybe swimming.

Any ideas?

Thanks!
Jun 4, 2010 12:15pm
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NWIndianNation01

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Jun 4, 2010 12:25 PM
Mohican looks good but is full the weekend we want to go.

We are looking to stay July 23rd & 24th.
Jun 4, 2010 12:25pm
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GoChiefs

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Jun 4, 2010 12:28 PM
Hocking Hills..it's a 2 hours and 15 minutes drive. Plenty of places to stay..so doubt you have to worry about anything being full.
Jun 4, 2010 12:28pm
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thereddragin

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Jun 4, 2010 12:36 PM
Being a former employee of the State Parks... My presonal fav is Mohican, followed up by a close second by Salt Fork, Now i live like 8 miles from Salt Fork so if it wasn't for that it may be my fav... i tend to take the place for granted... Hocking is a wonder place to go to... but i'd have to say once you go to either mohican or salt fork the drive won't be need to Hocking... you'll love them both!

have fun and if you do decided on Salt Fork send me a PM if you want some specifics....

RED

Edit... fyi i'm getting married at Salt Fork in July thats how wonderful of a place it is....
Jun 4, 2010 12:36pm
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Fab4Runner

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Jun 4, 2010 1:06 PM
Big fan of East Harbor. They have a nice beach and there is a lot to do in that general area. I haven't been since I was a kid though so things may have changed.
Jun 4, 2010 1:06pm
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trackandccrunner

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Jun 4, 2010 1:07 PM
Mohican and Hocking Hills are the only two that I have been to that fit your area your looking for. Mohican is wish all my camping friends didn't move out of state I'd love to go there again.
Jun 4, 2010 1:07pm
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cbus4life

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Jun 4, 2010 1:16 PM
Mohican. Sucks it is going to be full when you're looking to go.
Jun 4, 2010 1:16pm
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sonofsam

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Jun 4, 2010 1:32 PM
NWIndianNation01;379041 wrote:Mohican looks good but is full the weekend we want to go.

We are looking to stay July 23rd & 24th.

NW, look around the area... There are MULTIPLE campgrounds around the Mohican River near Loudenville. My family has gone there once a year for as long as I can remember. We usually go on labor day weekend and its packed, but there are always open spots. I believe the place we stayed has always been Valley View Campground. The Mohican River is still one of my favorite places to go, most spots on the river you can bring a lawnchair out, sit right in the river with a cooler tied to your chair and ENJOY the view. (boobies EVERYWHERE) Hocking Hills wasn't bad either, but I prefer Mohican.
Jun 4, 2010 1:32pm
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I Wear Pants

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Jun 4, 2010 2:00 PM
The camp sites at Berlin lake are actually really nice.

7400 Bedell Rd.
Berlin Center, Ohio 44401
Phone: 330 547-8180

http://www.landbigfish.com/campgrounds/showcase.cfm?campground=8834

My family has a house on Berlin Lake but I still usually end up camping at the Mill Creek sites at least once a year with friends or someone. It's nice.
Jun 4, 2010 2:00pm
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BRF

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Jun 4, 2010 2:05 PM
What? Clay's Park isn't good enough for you? How's it goin', old pal?
Jun 4, 2010 2:05pm
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NWIndianNation01

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Jun 4, 2010 2:21 PM
I'm good BRF, you?...No, it isn't good enough...I don't want to feel like I am still at home.
Jun 4, 2010 2:21pm
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Enforcer

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Jun 4, 2010 4:18 PM
Burr Oak is really nice and not crowded
Jun 4, 2010 4:18pm
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BRF

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Jun 4, 2010 11:57 PM
NWIndianNation01;379218 wrote:I'm good BRF, you?...No, it isn't good enough...I don't want to feel like I am still at home.
I am doing good and that's what I thought you would say about Clay's Park. My second suggestion would be Salt Fork.
Jun 4, 2010 11:57pm
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killdeer

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Jun 5, 2010 12:04 AM
if you are coming from NE Ohio...Hocking Hills should still be within your range...
Lake Hope is another option.
Mohican, as others have said..may be more booked,
Salt Fork is always nice,
I am a big Burr Oak fan...

If you want to go across the border, check out Ohiopyle........MY Favorite!
Jun 5, 2010 12:04am
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NWIndianNation01

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Jun 7, 2010 10:21 AM
Thanks for the info! I will use this and see what we can find.
Jun 7, 2010 10:21am
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sonofsam

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Jun 7, 2010 12:24 PM
Pymatuning is very nice. I also Like Seneca Lake which is down by woodsfield/caldwell area.
Jun 7, 2010 12:24pm
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bartsimpson

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Jun 7, 2010 12:34 PM
try maumee bay state park.
Jun 7, 2010 12:34pm