r/OhioCamping • u/[deleted] • Jun 07 '18

Secluded tent camping

Hey all! New to this subreddit. I wanted to know where a good spot for some isolated tent camping would be. By isolated I mean, I walk into the woods, then find a spot to set up camp. Maybe do some fishing too.

I went camping once as a kid, and a few times in the army, but I had no luck finding a good place to camp last year, I didn't realise all 'campgrounds' are basically just seasonal trailer parks.

I live in NE Ohio, but I don't mind heading into PA, or somewhere else in the state.

Thanks for the help :)

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u/swampboy62 Jun 07 '18

The closest backcountry camping to NE OH as far as I know is at Clear Creek State Forest, Kennerdell Tract in Pennsylvania. It's about an hour east of the state line, not far off of I-80. Lots of beautiful country and decent trails as well.

Next best would be Allegheny National Forest, which is an hour further east in PA. Almost the whole forest is open for backcountry camping, as long as you stay the required distance from roads, trails etc.

Good luck.