Planning a trip to Amish Country and looking for a campground nearby? Ridge Ranch Campground in Newton Falls is a family campground in eastern Ohio, and Amish Country is one of our guests’ favorite day trips. Spend the day browsing Amish-run shops, then come back to a 17-acre lake, a sand beach and a campfire.
Why campers visit Amish Country
Amish Country in eastern Ohio draws visitors from all over the country. Our guests tell us they love the Amish-run shops and businesses, and an Amish cheese factory is a popular stop. The drive itself is part of the fun, through the rolling hills and farm country of eastern Ohio.
Amish craftsmanship at the campground
You don’t have to leave the park to see local Amish work. Ridge Ranch’s lakeside pavilion was built by local Amish craftsmen, a beautiful piece of woodworking, about 50 by 30 feet, that hosts weekend events through the summer. It sits next to the beach, with a shaded picnic area between the pavilion and the water.
Amish Country camping: what you get at Ridge Ranch
- A private 17-acre lake with a new sand beach and a spring-fed swimming area.
- A Wibit floating water park, open Thursday through Sunday in summer for ages 7 and up.
- A free Kangaroo Jumper, a new playground, an arcade in the store and basketball and volleyball courts.
- RV sites from full hookup under old-growth trees to gravel pull-throughs with 50-amp service, plus tent sites.
- Firewood delivered to your site, and a store with groceries, ice, bait and hand-scooped ice cream.
- Food trucks on most summer weekends and events at the pavilion.
Make it a weekend: more day trips nearby
- Nelson Ledges State Park, about 10 minutes away, with some of the most striking rock ledges in the region.
- Garrettsville, with local restaurants, a vintage downtown along the river and its own falls.
- Newton Falls, with its downtown, covered bridge and falls.
- Cuyahoga Valley National Park, about 35 minutes away.
- The Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, an easy day trip.
Getting here
Ridge Ranch is just off I-80 and the Ohio Turnpike. For big rigs, the best route is the Newton Falls exit and through the village of Braceville; you cross over I-80 twice on the way. The gate reads your license plate, so you can drive straight to your site.
Amish Country camping questions
Is Ridge Ranch in Amish Country?
Ridge Ranch is in Newton Falls in eastern Ohio, and Amish Country is a popular day trip for our guests. The campground’s lakeside pavilion was built by local Amish craftsmen.
Can I bring my own firewood?
Only if it is USDA-certified (stamped). The store sells local firewood from inspected forests within the county and delivers it to your site.
Do you have cabins?
No. Ridge Ranch has RV and tent sites only.
When is the campground open?
May 1 to October 20. Fall color along the back of the lake is a highlight in October.
How do I book?
Book online and pick your site on the map, or call (330) 898-8080.
