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Ridge Ranch Campground sits on 76 acres in Newton Falls, between Youngstown, Akron and Cleveland, with a 17-acre lake, a sandy beach and a Wibit water park. Most of our guests drive less than 90 minutes.
Drive times to Ridge Ranch
Typical driving distance and time from each city to 5219 State Route 303, Newton Falls.
| From | Distance | Typical drive |
|---|---|---|
| Warren | 10 miles | about 20 minutes |
| Niles | 14 miles | about 30 minutes |
| Ravenna | 18 miles | about 30 minutes |
| Streetsboro | 19 miles | about 35 minutes |
| Aurora | 22 miles | about 40 minutes |
| Kent | 23 miles | about 40 minutes |
| Youngstown | 27 miles | about 40 minutes |
| Boardman | 33 miles | about 45 minutes |
| Akron | 37 miles | under an hour |
| Canton | 46 miles | about 1 hour 10 minutes |
| Cleveland | 51 miles | about 1 hour 15 minutes |
| Medina | 56 miles | about 1 hour 15 minutes |
| Pittsburgh | 85 miles | about 1 hour 45 minutes |
What sets Ridge Ranch apart from other Northeast Ohio campgrounds
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.
Looking for a seasonal site near home?
Keep your camper set up all season and spend every weekend at the lake instead of on the road.
Other campgrounds in Northeast Ohio worth knowing
Northeast Ohio has a good mix of places to camp, and the right one depends on what your family wants from the trip. A few honest pointers:
- Clay’s Park is the most resort-style, amenity-heavy campground in the area, and it is priced accordingly.
- Woodside Lake Park and Lake Milton KOA are well-amenitized family options.
- West Branch State Park and Nelson Ledges State Park are lovely state parks. Nelson Ledges is about 10 minutes from Ridge Ranch, so many guests camp here and spend a day at the ledges.
Ridge Ranch fits families who want the campground itself to be the trip: a 17-acre lake with a new sand beach, a Wibit floating water park, a free Kangaroo Jumper, an arcade, an Amish-built lakeside pavilion and events most summer weekends, just off I-80.
Northeast Ohio camping questions
What part of Northeast Ohio is Ridge Ranch in?
Ridge Ranch is in Newton Falls, in Trumbull County, about 20 minutes from Warren and 40 minutes from Youngstown, with Akron under an hour and Cleveland about an hour and 15 minutes away.
When is the camping season?
The season runs May 1 to October 20. The Wibit is open Thursday through Sunday in summer and closes after Labor Day; October brings fall color across the lake.
Can I stay just one night on an I-80 trip?
Yes. Gravel pull-through sites 22 to 26 have 50-amp service for an easy in-and-out, and the gate reads your license plate, so there is no office stop.
Planning a reunion or group trip?
The pavilion can be rented for family reunions and group gatherings, and day passes are available for guests who aren’t staying overnight. See rates, reunions and day passes.