Campgrounds near Youngstown

A Lakefront Family Campground Near Youngstown

Ridge Ranch Campground is about 27 miles from Youngstown, on 76 acres in Newton Falls with a 17-acre lake, a sandy beach and a Wibit water park. It’s an easy drive for a full weekend at the lake.

27 milesfrom Youngstown
About 40 minutestypical drive
76 acresshaded and sunny sites
17-acre lakebeach and water park

Why Youngstown families camp at Ridge Ranch

Youngstown families come out for the lake: swimming off the beach and deck, kayaks and paddle boats, fishing from the shore and themed weekends at the pavilion. You can be set up at your site in well under an hour.

Check-in is no-wait so you drive straight to your site, every site has a fire pit and picnic table, and the camp store has groceries, ice, firewood, pop, bait, fishing supplies and ice cream. See the full list of amenities and activities.

Kangaroo Jumper bounce pillow at Ridge Ranch Campground

What’s waiting for you

The lake and beach

A 17-acre lake with a sandy beach, a large swimming deck and a Wibit water park. Kayaks, canoes and paddle boats are allowed, and the fishing is right off the shore.

Something for every kid

The Kangaroo Jumper bounce pillow, a new playground, an arcade room, basketball, volleyball and horseshoes, plus a dog park for the four-legged campers.

Sites for every rig

Full hookup sites with 30 or 50 amp service, lakefront sites, sites along the woods and tent sites, all with a fire pit and picnic table, plus new restrooms and showers.

Weekends bring themed events at the pavilion, with DJs, karaoke, bingo and crafts, and the pavilion can be rented for reunions and group gatherings. See this season’s campground events calendar.

Seasonal sites for Youngstown-area campers

A seasonal site at Ridge Ranch keeps your camper set up all season, about 40 minutes from Youngstown. Come out every weekend without packing and unpacking.

Pavilion at Ridge Ranch Campground

Make a weekend of it

Pair a few days at the campground with a stop in or near Youngstown:

  • Mill Creek MetroParks and Fellows Riverside Gardens
  • The Butler Institute of American Art
  • Downtown Youngstown restaurants and the Covelli Centre

Then come back to camp for a swim, a quiet evening and a campfire.

Questions from Youngstown campers

How far is Ridge Ranch from Youngstown?

About 27 miles, or about 40 minutes. Take I-680 and I-80 west toward Newton Falls, then State Route 303.

Is there a campground with a lake and beach near Youngstown?

Yes. Ridge Ranch in Newton Falls has a 17-acre lake with a sandy beach, a swimming deck and a Wibit water park, about 40 minutes from Youngstown.

Do you have seasonal campsites?

Yes. Ridge Ranch offers seasonal RV sites for the full camping season, many near the lake or along the woods. See seasonal site availability.

Can I bring my dog?

Ridge Ranch has a dog park on site. Check the campground map and rules and contact the office for the current pet policy before you come.

Plan your stay

Ridge Ranch Campground, 5219 State Route 303, Newton Falls, Ohio. Call (330) 898-8080 or book online. Rates and site types are on our rates page.

Serving families from across Northeast Ohio and western Pennsylvania

Ridge Ranch Campground · 5219 OH-303, Newton Falls, OH 44444 · (330) 898-8080 · GPS 41.232057, -80.986637