Campspace in Lorain, OH
Ways to spend the night
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Tent
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Caravan
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Van
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Motorhome
About this campspace
Bring your own tent, RV, or vehicle.
Private wooded site minutes from the highway and mile south of the Lake Erie shoreline. Within minutes you can be at a one of several beaches, boat launches, restaurants, fishing areas, a paved 7 mile multi use Metropark trail, or Kayak Launch.
* Road trippers stopping to sleep in a safe place are welcome.
The camping area is a half acre area with open and shaded areas available to set up your tent or a gravel drive for your vehicle or RV.
Our small hobby farm is city at the street and a wooded 8 acre county escape past the treeline.
Watch the chickens free range, wait for the wild life at dawn and dusk to see the deer, turkeys, and rabbits, or sit back to enjoy being serenaded by the sounds of nature.
The activities
Welcome to Lorain!
There a lot of things to do close by.
Although it has a very country feel you are only a mile from Lake Erie shoreline.
Turn north (right) out of the driveway, the lake is at the end of the street.
At the stop sign you will find:To the east (right):
• Lakewood Beach Park, a cozy but not to miss natural sand beach.
• Sheffield Lake Public Boat Ramp and Beach
• Apples Market grocery store, dollar store,
• Speedway fuel and convenience store
• Domonkas Library with a child’s play area, beautiful reading room overlooking the lake, impressive model ship displays, and public use computers.
• Erie Outfitters bait shop
To the west (Left):
• Century Park featuring a beach, grills, and playground• K-Cream Corner is a local favorite spot for a cool treat on a hot day best known for their orange-vanilla twist cone.
• Lakeside Landing featuring a beach, Lake Erie Steak and Seafood (formerly Jackalopes) with second floor patio overlooking the Lorain Lighthouse, Lakeside Marina, a bird watching area, a mile-long multiuse pier (walk/bike/fish), and a sheltered picnic overlook.
This is also the location of the dock for the Lorain Lighthouse and River Nature tours.
• Riverside Park features a boardwalk along the Black River to walk or fish, restrooms, play area, grills, and picnic area.
Fun Fact: Crossing the Black River on Erie Avenue you are traveling over the Charles Berry Bascule Bridge, originally built in the 1930’s is was the largest bascule bridge in the world.
Today it is second largest bascule bridge in the world and the inspiration for Lorain’s Bascule Brewery and Public House (See Root Rd to the South)
• Ariel on Broadway Hotel offers rooftop dining with spectacular views:GameOn Lorain - Sports Bar and Restaurant with games, pool tables, air hockey, and over 30 TVs with sports channels, located on the ground floor. Dodie's Dockside - Italian / Seafood Restaurant and Bar, located on the 1st floor next to the lobby. Broadway Boutique - Chocolate and Candy Shop, Boutique Gift Shop, located on the 1st floor.
Cakes by the Lake - Bakery with cakes, cupcakes, pastries, cookies and other gourmet bakery on the 1st floor.
Lolipops - Gift shop with unique Lorain centric gift items on the 1st floor
Other notable things are:Broadway Avenue is the main street of Lorain with a host of restaurants.
New ones are popping up all the time but all that we have been to have been very good. The Shipyard is Lorain’s newest restaurant on this side of the river located at 500 Shipyard Way Lorain.
The Lorain County Metroparks Black River Reservation 6.5 mile multiuse paved trail passes at the south end of Root Rd. LoCo 'Yaks offers kayak rentals, guided trips, and Monday night community group paddles launching from 1355 Black River Parkway LorainDiscount Drug Mart the nearest "has it all" convenience store.
Other things
We DO NOT have electricity or wifi.
This is a camping experience is a great location
Amenities
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Drinking water
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Picnic table
Available pitch types
Select check-in and check-out dates to see available pitches.
* This price is converted to show the approximate cost in EUR. You will pay in USD. The exchange rate might change before you pay.
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Your host, Marijoy
Marijoy speaks
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English
Surroundings
What you can find in the area
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Urban area
Ways to spend the day
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Swimming
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Canoeing or kayaking
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Fishing
Additional info
Cancellation Policy
Guests who cancel at least 30 days before check-in date will receive a refund of the amount paid by them (excl. Campspace fees). If they cancel between 14 and 30 days before check-in, they will receive a 50% refund. Otherwise they will not be refunded.
Rules
Pets allowed: no
Checking in and out
Check-in between:
2:00 pm–8:00 pm
Check-out between:
9:00 am–12:00 pm
Closing periods
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