In the 19th century, a concerted effort was made by the US government to push the native tribes of Ohio farther west out of the newly minted territory, opening up the land for settlement by European Americans. Ashtabula was founded in 1803, after which it slowly became one of the region’s most important port cities, responsible for high quantities of ore and coal passing through its docks. On top of that, the city is full of history, containing lots of stops that once belonged to the storied Underground Railroad that helped free thousands of slaves.

When you book an RV in Ashtabula, you are just minutes from Interstate 90 that passes through the northern area of Ohio along Lake Erie. Nearly the entire stretch of coast along the lake is ideal for recreation in the summertime, helping to establish the area as a lovely vacation destination.