Army Corps of Engineers · Berlin Lake · Berlin Center, OH

Mill Creek Camping

Mill Creek Recreation Area is an ideal family campground located on Berlin Lake in northeastern Ohio. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing, hunting, picnicking and camping.

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Mill Creek CampingMill Creek CampingEntrance to the Maplewood Loop.Entrance to the Buckeye Loop.
Photos courtesy of USACE · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard, no hookups193
Standard with electric102
group shelter electric1
Group tent areas1
Group sites1
Host/management9
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 82 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

298 sites in 7 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteLoopTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePowerPeople / vehiclesFiresAccessible
A001ASPEStandardBack-in50GravelPartialNo8 / 2Yes
A002ASPEStandardBack-in49GravelFullNo8 / 2Yes
A003ASPEStandardBack-in53GravelPartialNo8 / 2Yes
A004ASPEStandardBack-in55GravelPartialNo8 / 2Yes
A005ASPEStandardBack-in45GravelNo8 / 2Yes
A006ASPEStandardBack-in35GravelPartialNo8 / 2Yes
A007ASPEStandardBack-in38GravelPartialNo8 / 2Yes
A008ASPEStandardBack-in53GravelFullNo8 / 2Yes
A009ASPEStandardBack-in50GravelPartialNo8 / 2Yes
A010ASPEStandardBack-in37GravelFullNo8 / 2Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsElectric
Max vehicle length82 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
AccessibilitySites A076, A078 are listed accessible

Mill Creek Campground offers 295 sites ranging from wooded water sites to grassy sites in the sun. Over 100 sites have electric hookups. Other amenities include a dump station, showers, flush restrooms, a boat ramp, playgrounds, and a volleyball court.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Mill Creek Camping20°30°40°50°60°70°80°January: 3.11 inches of precipitation, 9.6 inches of snowFebruary: 2.31 inches of precipitation, 6.4 inches of snowMarch: 3.13 inches of precipitation, 4.4 inches of snowApril: 3.76 inches of precipitation, 0.2 inches of snowMay: 3.76 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 4.10 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 4.64 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 3.49 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 3.67 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 3.30 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowNovember: 2.61 inches of precipitation, 0.8 inches of snowDecember: 2.93 inches of precipitation, 6.5 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 25.8°F averageFebruary: 27.4°F averageMarch: 35.8°F averageApril: 47.6°F averageMay: 58.3°F averageJune: 66.7°F averageJuly: 70.7°F averageAugust: 69.1°F averageSeptember: 62.5°F averageOctober: 51.3°F averageNovember: 40.5°F averageDecember: 31.3°F average0 in2 in4 in6 in8 in10 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Warren 3 S, 17 miles from the campground at 900 feet, station USC00338769 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 41 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 28 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

From I-76, take Exit 54 and go south 5.5 miles on State Route 534 to U.S. Route 224 in Berlin Center. Turn right (west) onto U.S. Route 224 and go about 2 miles to Bedell Road. Turn left (south) on Bedell Road and go about 3/4 of a mile to the campground.

Nearest townBerlin Center, Ohio
Coordinates41.0069° N, 80.9981° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearRunzo's ↗7.3 mi
RV sales & serviceCamper Care ↗7.7 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗24.4 mi

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Natural features

Berlin Lake is situated on the Mahoning River, where it covers 3,590 acres and offers 70 miles of shoreline. The banks of the lake are gently to moderately sloped, allowing for easy access. Beech and maple trees cover the area, offering shade and beautiful fall color. A variety of wildlife makes its home around the lake. Visitors delight in viewing nesting ospreys. Bald eagles can occasionally be seen in the area as well.

Recreation

The lake is a popular location for boating, swimming, and fishing. Berlin Lake is renowned for its excellent walleye fishing. It is one of the few area lakes where natural reproduction of the species occurs. Anglers will also find largemouth and smallmouth bass, muskie, crappie and bluegill. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources manages over 6,800 acres of project lands for public hunting and wildlife management purposes. Small game species are found in abundance and hunting areas can be easily accessed.

Nearby

Noah's Lost Ark Animal Sanctuary is just one mile south. The sanctuary is home to a large variety of big and small cats, including lions, tigers, cougars, leopards, bobcats and lynx. Wolves, coyotes, fox, bears, camels, zebras and primates also live in Noah's Lost Ark. Children love the sanctuary's petting zoo and educational tours.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Mill Creek Camping?

Sites at Mill Creek Camping are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Mill Creek Camping?

Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Mill Creek Camping have?

307 sites, including 193 standard sites without power, 102 standard sites with power, 1 group shelter electric, and 1 group tent area.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Mill Creek Camping?

Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Does Mill Creek Camping have hookups?

Yes, electric hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there showers or a dump station at Mill Creek Camping?

Other amenities include a dump station, showers, flush restrooms, a boat ramp, playgrounds, and a volleyball court.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Mill Creek Camping?

Yes, pets are allowed at Mill Creek Camping. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Mill Creek Camping?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there accessible sites at Mill Creek Camping?

Sites A076 and A078 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is there cell service at Mill Creek Camping?

FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE and AT&T 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is there to do at Mill Creek Camping?

The lake is a popular location for boating, swimming, and fishing. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Mill Creek Camping?

Berlin Center, Ohio. Noah's Lost Ark Animal Sanctuary is just one mile south.

Source: Getting there