Looking for a jumping pillow near you? Ridge Ranch Campground in Newton Falls, Ohio has a Kangaroo Jumper, a big inflatable bounce pillow, and it’s free for campers. It sits near the store and arcade at the front of the park, a short walk from the beach.
What is a jumping pillow?
A jumping pillow (also called a bounce pillow) is a large air-filled surface built into the ground. Kids, and plenty of adults, run, bounce and flop on it. The Kangaroo Jumper is the brand at all three GatherGrounds parks.
Is the Kangaroo Jumper free?
Yes, it’s free for campers. A floating water park costs a lot to run every single year, so it carries a wristband fee on busy days. The Kangaroo Jumper is a one-time investment, so we can offer it at no extra charge. It gives families a free way to burn off energy, especially if they’re keeping the weekend budget lighter.
Where is it at Ridge Ranch?
The Jumper is near the front of the park, close to the renovated restroom building and the store, which now houses an arcade. From there it is a short walk to the beach and the Wibit.
Best sites if your kids will live on the Jumper
- RV sites 17 to 21 and 27 to 32 are near the renovated restroom, the store and arcade, and the Kangaroo Jumper.
- The front tent area is near the Jumper and is our pick for tent campers with kids.
- Lakefront sites 138 to 156 are our most popular sites if you want the water view instead.
More for kids near the Jumper
- A new sand beach with a shallow kids’ area.
- The Wibit floating water park, Thursday through Sunday in summer, for ages 7 and up.
- A new playground by the lake.
- The arcade and hand-scooped ice cream at the store.
- A renovated basketball court and volleyball.
Jumping pillows at our other parks
Our Michigan campgrounds, Walnut Hills in Durand and The Oaks in Munith, each have a Kangaroo Jumper too, and it’s free for campers there as well. When The Oaks added its Jumper in October 2026, hundreds of kids and even adults were on it over the Halloween-themed weekend that followed.
Jumping pillow questions
Do I have to camp to use the Jumper?
The Jumper is free for campers. Day visitors can buy a park visitor pass or a beach day pass at the store; ask the staff about current day-visitor access.
Is there a fee for the Kangaroo Jumper?
No, it’s free for campers at all three of our parks.
What else is free for kids?
The beach for campers, the playground and the Jumper. The Wibit has a wristband fee except on Thursdays, when it’s free for campers.
When is Ridge Ranch open?
May 1 to October 20.
How do I book a site near the Jumper?
Book online and pick sites 17 to 21 or 27 to 32 on the map, or call (330) 898-8080.
