Mansfield, Ohio

Be amazed and explore the city of Mansfield in your RV from RVshare! Mansfield is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Richland County. Because of its geographic location, the municipality is referred to as being part of the southern portion of the Northeast Ohio and part of North-central Ohio regions in the western foothills of the Allegheny Plateau. It is approximately 65 miles (105 km) northeast of Columbus and 69 miles (111 km) southwest of Cleveland. Mansfield lies midway between Columbus and Cleveland via Interstate 71.

Popular Tourist Attractions

Ohio State Reformatory

The Ohio State Reformatory (OSR), also known as the Mansfield Reformatory, is a historic prison located in Mansfield. It was built between 1886 and 1910, and remained in operation until a 1990 federal court ruling ordered the facility to be closed. While this facility was used in a number of films, TV shows and music videos, it was made famous by the film Shawshank Redemption. This is by far the most famous attraction in the area, so make sure you check it out in an RV rental Mansfield OH!

Kingwood Center

The Kingwood Center is a historic 47-acre site with a house, gardens and greenhouses. Mr. Charles Kelley King began making his fortune when he was hired by the Ohio Brass Company as t its first electrical engineer in 1893. He led Ohio Brass into new ventures, particularly the manufacture of electrical fittings for railroads and trolleys. Mr. King was responsible for much of the company's success and eventually became its President and Chairman of the Board. The house was built in 1926 for Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kelley King. A year after his death in 1952, the 47-acre estate was opened to the public by the foundation which continues to operate Kingwood Center today. On November 7, 1976, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. Get to Kingwood Center in an RV rental Mansfield Ohio and take a step back in time!

Oak Hill Cottage

Oak Hill Cottage was purchased by the Historical Society in 1965.  Included in the sale were the accumulated furniture and contents from the Victorian period. The Oak Hill Cottage was occupied by Dr. Johannes Jones and his family for more than a hundred years. It would be difficult to find a better-documented house than Oak Hill, having been featured with interior and exterior photos in a 1896 county atlas. It was also the focal point of Louis Bromfield's first novel, The Green Bay Tree.

Campgrounds Near Mansfield

Charles Mill Lake Park

Charles Mill Lake Park welcomes visitors of all ages. Its daily events and special activities make Charles Mill an excellent family destination. This campground offers camping sites, cabins, showers, swimming pool, a sandy beach, and boat rental & marina for your motorhome rental Mansfield. Free public boat launch ramps are available for all fishing, and boating enthusiasts. Free access to public land is also available for outdoor recreational activities.

Malabar Farm

Malabar farm offers a 15-site primitive campground suitable for horse and pet camping. Facilities include: fire rings, picnic tables, hitching posts, gravel parking pads, pressurized water, and handicapped-accessible, self composting restroom for your camper rental Mansfield Ohio. Bridle Trail access from campground.

15 non-electric sites
Fire rings, picnic tables, drinking water and latrines are offered
Pets are permitted on all sites
Equestrian camping is available

River Trail Crossing RV Park

On the Clear Fork Mohican River, nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, River Trail Crossing is a quaint, privately owned campground. This campground modern campground is ideal for an RV Rental in Mansfield, OH. It offers a range of accommodation including full hook-up (water/electric/sewer) sites to primitive tent sites. It also has pull through sites with 50-amp service for big rigs. All of their sites are well-maintained and spacious. River Trail Crossing offers these fun activities for your entire family:

Fish - Come and try your luck fishing in the Clear Fork River where you'll find brown trout, as well as 26 other species of fish.
Biking & Hiking on the 18 mile B & O paved bike trail!
Swimming
Basketball
Volleyball
Horse Shoes
A playground, complete with sandbox, for the little ones.

Events

Fairs

The Richland County Fair is also held in Mansfield, at the Richland County Fairgrounds. The fair is held in the beginning of August. The fair started on October 26, 1849. In 1872 and 1873, Mansfield also hosted the Ohio State Fair. At the fair there are several rides, livestock judging.

Festivals

Mark your calendar for some of the area's favorite festivals. Spend time with friends and family exploring the nuances of local festivals like the Great Mohican Indian Pow Wow, Prairie Peddler Festival, and Lexington Blueberry Festival. Taste their specialties and take home a treasure or two. Enjoy these activities when you drive your RV rental to Mansfield, Ohio.

Pack your things now and visit this awesome city together with your whole family.

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