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A Family Campground Near Kent With a Lake and Beach
Ridge Ranch Campground is about 23 miles from Kent, on 76 acres in Newton Falls with a 17-acre lake, a sandy beach and a Wibit water park.
23 milesfrom Kent
About 40 minutestypical drive
76 acresshaded and sunny sites
17-acre lakebeach and water park
Why Kent families camp at Ridge Ranch
Kent families and students looking for a lake weekend head east to Ridge Ranch: swim off the beach, fish the lake, paddle a canoe and end the night around a fire pit at your site.
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.
What’s waiting for you
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.
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.
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 Kent-area campers
A seasonal site at Ridge Ranch keeps your camper set up all season, about 40 minutes from Kent.
Make a weekend of it
Pair a few days at the campground with a stop in or near Kent:
- Kent State University and downtown Kent
- Nelson Kennedy Ledges State Park
- The Cuyahoga River and canoe outfitters
Then come back to camp for a swim, a quiet evening and a campfire.
Questions from Kent campers
How far is Ridge Ranch from Kent?
About 23 miles, or about 40 minutes. Head east on State Route 5 through Ravenna toward Newton Falls, then State Route 303.
How close is Ridge Ranch to Nelson Kennedy Ledges?
Nelson Kennedy Ledges State Park is a short drive north of the campground, so it makes an easy day hike during your stay.
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
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