Ohio has beautiful countryside from Cuyahoga Valley National Park, the Hocking Hills gorges, Lake Erie's island coast, and Amish Country; which all offer genuinely different RV experiences.
Price: The average rental runs about $100/night, with travel trailers starting around $70/night and Class C motorhomes typically running $140/night.
RV Make & Model: Choosing the right RV for your trip comes down to being familiar with RV classes. Take a few minutes to review them with our quick rv class overview guide.
Hocking Hills campgrounds enforce strict site length limits. Hocking Hills State Park's campground caps most sites at 35 feet. The access road into the park is paved but narrow in sections. Confirm your total rig length before booking — the campground fills fast and reassignment is not guaranteed.
A travel trailer is the most practical choice for Hocking Hills and Amish Country. Hocking Hills road access and the secondary roads through Holmes and Tuscarawas Counties favor mid-size rigs. A Class C or travel trailer under 30 feet navigates both regions comfortably. A large Class A works on the main routes but limits detour options.
Lake Erie island ferries do not accommodate RVs. Put-in-Bay and Kelleys Island are accessible by ferry, but only as a foot passenger or with a standard vehicle. Base camp at a Lake Erie mainland campground and take the ferry as a day trip.
Cuyahoga Valley is the best campground option near Cleveland. The park's Stanford Campground is hike-in only. The best RV access is via private campgrounds on the park's periphery in Peninsula and Brecksville. Book ahead for summer weekends — proximity to Cleveland and Akron drives high demand.
Ohio is a straightforward RV state with good roads, affordable campgrounds, and no major access restrictions outside specific park campgrounds.
Before you pick up the keys:
Ohio state park campgrounds use the Ohio State Parks reservation system. Sites open 6 months in advance. Hocking Hills, Buck Creek, East Fork, and Mohican are the most popular. Set a calendar alert for the 6-month mark if targeting any of these.
Hocking Hills State Park campground fills completely for summer and fall weekends. October foliage season is peak demand. The park's reservation system opens 6 months in advance — book the moment the window opens for any fall weekend.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park's primary campground is hike-in only. Stanford Campground requires a 1.4-mile hike. There are no drive-in hookup campgrounds inside the park. Periphery private campgrounds are the RV option for Cuyahoga Valley stays.
Amish Country has seasonal tourism spikes in October. Holmes County and the surrounding area sees heavy traffic in fall. Roads through Millersburg and Berlin can back up on weekends. Plan campsite reservations and driving days around the weekend crowds.
On average expect to pay $160 per night in Ohio.
Do you need to be a certain age to rent an RV in Ohio?Yes. The minimum age is 25 to be eligible to get an RV Rental in Ohio from RVshare.
Does RVshare have emergency roadside assistance?Yes. Every RV rental booked through RVshare receives 24/7 emergency roadside assistance.
Does RVshare offer one way RV rentals in Ohio?Yes. Prior to renting any RV, check with the owner since not all will offer this particular option.
Do you need a special license to drive an RV in Ohio?No. You don’t need a special license or CDL to drive an RV in Ohio.