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AtwaterAtwater Township, Ohio

Skip as a base: no hotels, one campground, a handful of sights. Use it as a 2–3 hour stop off I-76 or sleep in Kent or Alliance.

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Atwater is a rural township in southeast Portage County, Ohio, at the crossroads of SR 244 and SR 183, about 20 minutes from Kent and 30 from Akron. There is one 1841 church, a reservoir with trails and a pizza place — no lodging beyond a campground. Come for a half-day of back-road driving and reservoir walking, then move on.

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Weather
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Currency
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Best months
May–Jun, Sep–Oct
avoid Jan–Feb (ice, closed trails), Jul–Aug humidity
Airports
CAK · CLE
Nights
0–1
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
  • North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
  • North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
  • North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
  • United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
  • United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
  • United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
  • United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Coffeediner or gas stationUS$2–4
  • Street or quick mealDiner breakfastUS$10–16
  • Beerdraught at a barUS$5–8
  • SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekUS$10–30
  • Budget bedTent or RV site, Whispering Pines, a night, per roomUS$35
  • Mid-range bedTent or RV site, Whispering Pines, a night, per roomUS$50
  • High-end bedTent or RV site, Whispering Pines, a night, per roomUS$70

A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$60 · Mid US$110 · High US$190

Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Atwater Congregational Church (1841)Walborn Reservoir and trailsSR 244 / SR 183 crossroadsCampground-only lodging
Airports
CAK Akron-Canton Airport (About 40 min by car; check current carriers.) · CLE Cleveland Hopkins International (About 1 h 10 min by car; the main international gateway for the region.)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    1°C (34°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    3°C (37°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    9°C (48°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    16°C (61°F)

  5. May

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    26°C (79°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    28°C (82°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    27°C (81°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    23°C (73°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    17°C (63°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    10°C (50°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    3°C (37°F)

Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb, Jul–Aug. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (28°C (82°F)), coolest Jan (−8°C (18°F) low), wettest Jan (13 rain days), driest Sep (9). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Atwater: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

1°C (34°F)

−8°C (18°F)

13 rd

Feb

3°C (37°F)

−7°C (19°F)

11 rd

Mar

9°C (48°F)

−2°C (28°F)

12 rd

Apr

16°C (61°F)

4°C (39°F)

13 rd

May

22°C (72°F)

9°C (48°F)

12 rd

Jun

26°C (79°F)

14°C (57°F)

11 rd

Jul

28°C (82°F)

17°C (63°F)

11 rd

Aug

27°C (81°F)

16°C (61°F)

10 rd

Sep

23°C (73°F)

12°C (54°F)

9 rd

Oct

17°C (63°F)

6°C (43°F)

10 rd

Nov

10°C (50°F)

1°C (34°F)

12 rd

Dec

3°C (37°F)

−5°C (23°F)

13 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

You need a car. SR 244 runs east–west and SR 183 runs Ravenna–Carroll County, meeting in Atwater. From I-76 take the Edinburg exit, then SR 14 northwest to SR 183 south. There is no bus or rail service in the township.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time
Kent, Ohiogo

Door to door: About 25 min

SR 59 west by car

Best base for hotels and food; downtown Kent has the restaurant choice Atwater lacks.

Akrongo

Door to door: About 35 min

US 224 west to I-76, or SR 183 north to I-76

Museums, the towpath and a full hotel range.

Ravenna, Ohiogo

Door to door: About 20 min

SR 183 north by car

County seat with a small historic downtown; easy half-day pairing.

Hudson, Ohiogo

Door to door: About 40 min

SR 183 north to I-80, then west

Green and a walkable historic main street; good for an afternoon.

Alliance, Ohio

caution

Door to door: About 30 min

SR 183 southeast by car

Useful mainly as a lodging fallback; sights are thin.

Youngstown

caution

Door to door: About 50 min

US 224 east by car

Longer drive; only worth it with a specific reason.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Whispering Pines Campground

1085 Industry Rd; the only in-town option. Facilities, opening dates and rates: check directly.

Kent

About 20 min west on SR 59; the nearest full range of hotels and motels.

Alliance

About 30 min southeast on SR 183; motels and chain hotels.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
US$60–90 excl. bed
Mid
US$100–160 excl. bed
High
US$180+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Motel double in Kent or Alliance1 × 1 night × US$110US$110
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$110US$220
Rental car, one day, compact1 × US$65 · 2026 estimate, check — fuel and insurance extraUS$65
Fuel, about 100 km of back roads1 × US$12 · 2026 estimate, checkUS$12
eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15 · 2026 estimate, checkUS$30
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeUS$44
Trip total≈ US$241 per person per day, bed includedUS$481

2026 estimate, check

2026 estimate in US dollars; sales tax added at checkout. Lodging, car and fuel figures are check. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee, diner or gas stationUS$2–4
Pizza, large, at Sports PizzacheckUS$15–25
Diner breakfastUS$10–16
Beer, draught at a barUS$5–8
Fuel, per galloncheck — varies by seasonUS$3.00–3.60
eSIM or data SIM, about a weekUS$10–30

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Low-crime rural township; the real risks are driving — unlit roads, deer at dusk, winter ice — plus patchy phone signal on the back roads.
  • No hotels or inns in the township: book Kent or Alliance before you arrive.
  • Rural roads are unlit and deer cross at dusk — drive slower after sunset.
  • Cell coverage can be patchy on the back roads around Walborn Reservoir.
  • Winter ice can close trails; check conditions before a January or February visit.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
911
Portage County Sheriff (non-emergency)
330-296-5100
Poison Control
1-800-222-1222

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AtwaterAtwater Township, Ohio

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Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance911
  • Portage County Sheriff (non-emergency)330-296-5100
  • Poison Control1-800-222-1222

Embassy

No consulates in Atwater; nearest consulates are in Cleveland. Check your country's list before travelling.

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Drive, Atwater → Kent: about 20 min via SR 59
  • Drive, Atwater → Akron: about 35 min via US 224 and I-76
  • Drive, Atwater → Cleveland Hopkins (CLE): about 1 h 10 min via I-76 and I-77

Say or show

  • Where is the trailhead? — Where is the trailhead?
  • Is the campground open? — Is the campground open?
  • How far to Kent? — How far to Kent?
  • Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
  • Is there gas nearby? — Is there gas nearby?

Tipping: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, US$1–2 a drink, 15–20% taxis. Sales tax is added at checkout.

Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Atwater. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jan–Feb (ice, closed trails), Jul–Aug humidity · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 6 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for CAK and CLE: drive times, rental desks, late-arrival fallback in Kent.
  2. Walking and driving clusters: the SR 244/183 crossroads, the 1841 church, Walborn Reservoir.
  3. Place pages with verified access notes (church, reservoir trails, campground) and eat pages with posted hours.
  4. Seasonal fixtures for ice, deer at dusk and campground opening dates.

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