Andover / Pymatuning Lake KOA

The Great Outdoors

Anglers hoping to land walleye, bluegill, and black bass would find the nearby Pymatuning Reservoir fishing heaven. There are five launches for boaters here, two trails for hikers, and a trio of beaches for picnics. Fourteen thousand years ago, glaciers carved out the land around Pymatuning and left behind several kettle lakes as the ice retreated. As it is now, the area is prime habitat for wildlife, with the Pennsylvania side of Pymatuning State Park home to nesting bald eagles.Lake Erie beckons more water adventures, and you'll only be an hour's drive away from Presque Isle State Park when you rent a camper near Andover/Pymatuning Lake KOA. A 3,200-acre sandy peninsula that sweeps into the massive lake, Presque Isle not only attracts visitors eager to swim, boat, and fish, but also migrating birds – warblers, waterfowl, and shorebirds – that make the peninsula their launching pad for northward migration, and landfall for southbound flight. Spring and fall are optimal birding seasons.Combine a generous dose of history, nature, and outdoor exploration at Cuyahoga Valley National Park about 90 minutes' drive from the campground. Follow the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail on foot, get sprayed with mist at the Brandywine Falls, or glide on the Cuyahoga River on a kayak. More adventure awaits onboard the park's Scenic Railroad as it takes visitors through the Cuyahoga Valley and breezes past the Cuyahoga River where beavers and otters are regularly sighted.

Exploring the City

Ashtabula County has its fair share of covered bridges, about a tenth of Ohio's number of similar structures. Take your campervan rental on a self-driving tour and stop at each wooden bridge for closer inspection. Get tour directions at the campground front desk. Set aside four hours for this leisurely drive. There are a few grocery stores and gas stations in Andover so you can stock up on provisions and make a gas stop before leaving town for this wonderful half-day out.With an RV rental near Andover/Pymatuning Lake KOA, you’ll be able to enjoy some of Ohio’s best dry and sweet wines. Owing to its temperature ideal for growing grapes, Ohio boasts some of the finest wines in North America. Contributing to the state's viticulture industry are the Grand River Valley's 20+ wineries. Explore the rolling acres of well-tended vineyards and roll down your windows to breathe in the sweet smell of ripening grapes. Join cellar tours for an immersive wine-tasting experience.Animal-loving visitors will find plenty of entertainment in and around the small village of Andover. There's a deer park where children can see not only several species of deer but also camels, lions, and black bears; the Linesville Spillway where they can feed fish; and the Linesville Fish Hatchery where millions of walleye, bluegill, and muskie are bred in massive tanks.Andover is not only the gateway to Pymatuning Lake but also your starting point for more adventures in the nearby big cities and the coastal towns and villages by Lake Erie’s shores. Book an RV rental in Andover, Ohio today and experience them all.