RV Dump Stations In Andover, Ohio
41.6067° N, 80.5723° W
Quick Overview
Andover sits in the far northeast corner of Ohio, about five miles from Pymatuning Reservoir, and for RVers it is really the gateway to the big state-park campgrounds that straddle the Ohio and Pennsylvania sides of the lake. Our directory lists several dump stations in the Andover area, and as is typical for lake country, they are based at those campgrounds rather than at gas stations or rest areas. With Andover itself small on RV facilities, the reservoir is where you go to service the rig.
The best options ring Pymatuning Reservoir. Pymatuning State Park on the Ohio side has a large campground with hookups and a dump station, and the Pennsylvania-side Pymatuning State Park just across the line offers extensive camping as well, so you can dump at whichever side fits your route. Both are major fishing destinations on a reservoir famous for the Linesville Spillway, where the carp are so thick the ducks famously walk across their backs. If you are camped at either park, the dump comes with your stay; passing through without a reservation, call ahead, since dump stations here are geared to registered guests.
Plan your resupply around the small-town setting. Andover has gas stations and propane, but the nearest full grocery is over in Conneaut or Ashtabula, and RV repair is limited locally, with the Youngstown area the place for real service. Top off fuel, water, and propane while you are near the lake, and you are set to enjoy the reservoir, the covered bridges of Ashtabula County, and the quiet rolling country along the Ohio-Pennsylvania border.
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All Dump Stations Near Andover
| Station Name | Distance | Rating | Category | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildwood Acres Family Campground | 1.9 mi | N/A | Dump Station | Free |
| Pymatuning State Park | 2.4 mi | N/A | Dump Station | Free |
| Holiday Camplands Association Inc. | 2.5 mi | N/A | Dump Station | Varies |
| Bay Shore Resort | 4.2 mi | N/A | Dump Station | Free |
| KOA - Andover / Pymatuning Lake KOA | 4.9 mi | N/A | Dump Station | Free |
| Pymatuning State Park | 9.2 mi | 4.7 | Dump Station | Free |
| Pine View Camplands LLC | 11.4 mi | N/A | Dump Station | Free |
| Buccaneer Campsites | 15.7 mi | N/A | Dump Station | Free |
| Pilot Flying J Travel Plazas #694 | 19.3 mi | N/A | Dump Station | Varies |
| Hide-A-Way Lakes | 20.4 mi | N/A | Dump Station | Free |
Wildwood Acres Family Campground
1.9 miPymatuning State Park
2.4 miHoliday Camplands Association Inc.
2.5 miBay Shore Resort
4.2 miKOA - Andover / Pymatuning Lake KOA
4.9 miPymatuning State Park
9.2 miPine View Camplands LLC
11.4 miBuccaneer Campsites
15.7 miPilot Flying J Travel Plazas #694
19.3 miHide-A-Way Lakes
20.4 miTraveling to Andover by RV
Andover is easy to reach despite its rural setting. US-6 runs east-west right through town, with US-322 and nearby OH-7 filling in the local network. For interstate travelers, I-90 passes about 20 miles north and the Ohio Turnpike (I-80) runs roughly 15 miles south, with the Pennsylvania border just 10 miles east. The terrain is gently rolling northeast Ohio country with no significant RV restrictions, so big rigs travel comfortably on the main roads.
The dump points sit at the Pymatuning campgrounds a short drive east of Andover, on both the Ohio and Pennsylvania sides of the reservoir. Plan your stop for whichever side matches your direction of travel, since the lake is large and driving all the way around takes time. Take the state-park campground access roads at an easy pace, and in winter be ready for heavy lake-effect snow off Lake Erie, which can make the back roads slow going from late fall into spring.
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Before You Go: RV Trip Essentials
Dump stations are only one piece of the trip puzzle. Before you set out for your trip to Andover, Ohio, it's worth taking thirty minutes to check that the basics are in place — the four areas below are where unprepared RVers most often get stung.
Check your RV insurance coverage
A standard auto policy rarely covers a Class A, Class C, or travel trailer the way a dedicated RV insurance policy does. If you're financing a motorhome, lenders typically require comprehensive and collision; full-timers should additionally price in vacation liability and personal belongings coverage. Rates vary widely by state and travel pattern — compare quotes from multiple RV-focused carriers before each season.
Know your roadside assistance options
RV-specific roadside plans tow motorhomes and trailers that regular AAA coverage won't touch — flat beds, mobile mechanics, tire service for duallies, and even emergency lockouts at remote campgrounds. Good plans cover your spouse and trailer even if you're driving a separate vehicle, and some include trip interruption reimbursement if a breakdown costs you a reservation.
Decide about an extended warranty early
Original manufacturer warranties on new RVs typically run 12–24 months — shorter than most buyers realize. An extended service contract (essentially a mechanical breakdown policy) covers the appliances, slides, levelling systems, and drivetrain components that can run $3,000–$10,000 to replace. The time to price one is before the factory coverage expires, not after something breaks.
Set up a travel rewards card for fuel and fees
A no-annual-fee travel or gas rewards card pays for itself on a single month of RV travel. Expect to spend $400–$800 per week combined on fuel, campgrounds, and propane — 3–5% cash back on gas alone covers the next oil change. For bigger trips, a sign-up bonus can offset campground fees for the whole season.
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Dump Station Costs in Andover
Dumping around Andover is inexpensive and tied to the Pymatuning campgrounds. If you are staying overnight at the Ohio or Pennsylvania state park, the dump station is included with your site, so there is no separate charge. Ohio and Pennsylvania state-park camping fees are reasonable, which makes a night on the reservoir a good value with a dump included, plus access to fishing and the lake.
For drop-in dumping without an overnight stay, options are limited in this rural area, and where a state park allows it the fee is typically modest. Of our several listed Andover dump stations, the most economical plan is to time your dump for a night you are already camped on the reservoir, then top off fuel and propane in Andover. Because the area is small and services are spread out, combining your dump with resupply near the lake keeps the whole stop efficient and cheap.
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Best Time to Visit Andover by RV
Winter
Nov - Feb
18F - 34F
Crowds: Low
Cold with heavy lake-effect snow off Lake Erie, and most campground dump stations close for the season. From late fall through early spring, do not rely on a specific dump without calling ahead, and winterize your rig for hard freezes.
Spring
Mar - May
36F - 56F
Crowds: Low
Variable and slow to warm, with campgrounds and dump stations reopening as the season turns. A quiet time to fish the reservoir before summer crowds arrive, though late snow is possible early in the season.
Summer
Jun - Aug
58F - 80F
Crowds: High
Warm and pleasant with Lake Erie moderating the heat, the peak season for camping and fishing on Pymatuning. Dump stations are fully open and busiest, so stop earlier in the day at the popular state-park campgrounds.
Fall
Sep - Oct
40F - 60F
Crowds: Medium
Comfortable days and good fall foliage make autumn a fine time for a stop. Campground dump stations stay open through the season, though hours begin tapering toward late fall as the cold and snow return.
Explore the Andover Area
A few practical notes for servicing your rig around Andover. First, treat Pymatuning State Park as your dump hub. The Ohio-side campground has hookups and a dump station, and if you are coming from the east, the Pennsylvania-side park works just as well, so pick the side that saves you a drive around the lake. Second, build the dump into an overnight; the campgrounds are set up for it, and a night on the reservoir is a pleasant stop in its own right.
Third, handle resupply near the lake. Andover has fuel and propane, but the nearest full grocery is in Conneaut or Ashtabula, and RV repair means a run toward Youngstown, so stock up before you settle in. Fourth, do not miss the Linesville Spillway, a genuine oddity where you buy bread and watch ducks walk across the packed carp; it is a fun, free stop for families. Finally, if you have time, the 19 covered bridges of Ashtabula County, about 20 miles north, make a scenic driving tour that pairs perfectly with a lake stay.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dump Stations in Andover
Where can I dump my RV tanks in Andover, OH?
Dumping in the Andover area happens at the Pymatuning Reservoir campgrounds rather than at gas stations or rest areas. Pymatuning State Park on the Ohio side has a large campground with hookups and a dump station, and the Pennsylvania-side Pymatuning State Park just across the border offers the same, so you can dump on whichever side suits your route. Our directory lists several dump stations in the area. Andover itself is a small town with limited RV facilities, so plan to head the few miles east to the reservoir to service your rig.
Are there free dump stations in Andover?
Free standalone dump stations are uncommon here, since dumping is tied to the state-park campgrounds. If you stay overnight at Pymatuning State Park on either the Ohio or Pennsylvania side, the dump station is included with your reasonable site fee, which is the closest thing to free dumping in the area. True no-fee public dumps are rare around Andover, so the cheapest reliable plan is to dump on a night you are already camped on the reservoir. Call the park ahead of time to confirm whether they allow drop-in dumping and what they charge.
How much does it cost to dump an RV near Andover?
If you are camping overnight at Pymatuning State Park, dumping is included with your site at no extra charge, and Ohio and Pennsylvania state-park fees are both reasonable. For drop-in dumping without staying, options are limited in this rural area, and where a park allows it the fee is typically modest. The most economical approach is to time your dump for a night you are already camped on the reservoir, then combine it with a fuel and propane top-off in Andover. Overall it is a low-cost stop, especially paired with a night of lake fishing.
Can I dump at Pymatuning State Park?
Yes. Pymatuning State Park is the main place to service your rig in the Andover area, and it exists on both sides of the reservoir. The Ohio-side park has a large campground with hookups and a dump station, while the Pennsylvania-side park offers extensive camping as well. Both are geared toward registered overnight guests, so dumping is simplest if you stay a night. The reservoir is a major fishing destination, famous for the Linesville Spillway where the carp are so thick that ducks walk across them, so a stop here is worth more than just emptying your tanks.
Which side of Pymatuning should I use, Ohio or Pennsylvania?
Either works, so pick the side that matches your direction of travel. Pymatuning Reservoir straddles the Ohio-Pennsylvania border, and both states run a Pymatuning State Park with campgrounds and dump stations. Because the lake is large and circling it takes time, the practical choice is whichever side keeps you on your route. Andover sits about five miles west of the reservoir on the Ohio side, with the Pennsylvania border just ten miles east, so both parks are within easy reach. Confirm camping availability and dump-station hours with the specific park before you arrive.
Where do I find propane, fuel, and groceries near Andover?
Andover covers the basics but not everything. Gas stations and propane are available in town or nearby, so refilling fuel and a propane tank is straightforward. Groceries are thinner, with only small stores in Andover itself and the nearest full supermarket over in Conneaut or Ashtabula to the north. RV repair is limited locally, with the Youngstown area the place to head for real service. Because the town is small and services are spread out, it is smart to top off fuel, propane, and water and stock groceries while you are near the lake before settling in.
When is the best time to stop for a dump near Andover?
Summer is the peak season, when the Pymatuning campgrounds are fully open and the dump stations reliably in service, though they are also busiest then, so stop earlier in the day. Fall is comfortable with good foliage and remains a fine time for a stop. Spring is quiet but slow to warm. The season to plan around is winter: northeast Ohio gets heavy lake-effect snow and most campground dump stations close, so from late fall through early spring you should call ahead before relying on a specific dump and winterize your rig.
Do the dump stations close in winter?
Usually, yes. This corner of northeast Ohio gets cold winters with heavy lake-effect snow off Lake Erie, and the state-park campground dump stations typically close for the season to prevent freezing damage. From roughly late fall through early spring, you should not count on a specific dump station being open without calling Pymatuning State Park first. If you are traveling through in winter, also winterize your own rig for hard freezes. In the warmer months, from late spring through fall, the reservoir dump stations are fully and reliably available to campers.
Are the roads around Andover RV-friendly?
Yes. Andover sits in gently rolling northeast Ohio country with no significant RV restrictions on the main routes. US-6 runs east-west through town, US-322 and OH-7 connect the local area, and the terrain is easy on big rigs. I-90 is about 20 miles north and the Ohio Turnpike roughly 15 miles south for interstate travelers. The state-park campground access roads at the reservoir are manageable, though you should take them at an easy pace. The main seasonal caution is winter lake-effect snow, which can make the back roads slow going from late fall into spring.
What is the Linesville Spillway at Pymatuning?
It is one of the quirkiest free attractions in the region and a favorite with RV families. At the Linesville Spillway on the Pennsylvania side of Pymatuning Reservoir, the carp gather in such enormous numbers that when visitors toss bread, the ducks literally walk across the backs of the packed fish to get at it, which is where the old saying about ducks walking on the fish comes from. It costs nothing to watch, takes only a few minutes, and is a memorable, kid-pleasing stop to pair with a dump and an overnight on the reservoir.
What else is there to do around Andover?
Plenty for a quiet lake stop. Pymatuning Reservoir is the centerpiece, with excellent fishing, boating, and the famous Linesville Spillway where ducks walk on the fish. About 20 miles north, Ashtabula County is known for its 19 historic covered bridges, which make a scenic and relaxed driving tour through the countryside. The rolling farmland along the Ohio-Pennsylvania border is pleasant for cycling and slow exploring. Between the reservoir recreation, the spillway oddity, and the covered bridges, Andover is an easy place to turn a routine dump stop into a restful day or two.
Where can I refill fresh water near Andover?
Fresh water is available at the Pymatuning State Park campgrounds where you dump. Both the Ohio and Pennsylvania side parks provide potable water at their hookup sites, so you can empty your tanks and refill fresh water in a single stop. Andover also has municipal water in town. The most efficient plan in this rural area is to combine your dump, water refill, and a fuel and propane top-off while you are near the reservoir, then stock groceries in Conneaut or Ashtabula if you need a full store. That keeps your service stop short before you settle in to enjoy the lake.
Where can I dump my RV tanks in Andover, OH?
Dumping in the Andover area happens at the Pymatuning Reservoir campgrounds rather than at gas stations or rest areas. Pymatuning State Park on the Ohio side has a large campground with hookups and a dump station, and the Pennsylvania-side Pymatuning State Park just across the border offers the same, so you can dump on whichever side suits your route. Our directory lists {{stationCount}} dump stations in the area. Andover itself is a small town with limited RV facilities, so plan to head the few miles east to the reservoir to service your rig.
Are there free dump stations in Andover?
Free standalone dump stations are uncommon here, since dumping is tied to the state-park campgrounds. If you stay overnight at Pymatuning State Park on either the Ohio or Pennsylvania side, the dump station is included with your reasonable site fee, which is the closest thing to free dumping in the area. True no-fee public dumps are rare around Andover, so the cheapest reliable plan is to dump on a night you are already camped on the reservoir. Call the park ahead of time to confirm whether they allow drop-in dumping and what they charge.
How much does it cost to dump an RV near Andover?
If you are camping overnight at Pymatuning State Park, dumping is included with your site at no extra charge, and Ohio and Pennsylvania state-park fees are both reasonable. For drop-in dumping without staying, options are limited in this rural area, and where a park allows it the fee is typically modest. The most economical approach is to time your dump for a night you are already camped on the reservoir, then combine it with a fuel and propane top-off in Andover. Overall it is a low-cost stop, especially paired with a night of lake fishing.
Can I dump at Pymatuning State Park?
Yes. Pymatuning State Park is the main place to service your rig in the Andover area, and it exists on both sides of the reservoir. The Ohio-side park has a large campground with hookups and a dump station, while the Pennsylvania-side park offers extensive camping as well. Both are geared toward registered overnight guests, so dumping is simplest if you stay a night. The reservoir is a major fishing destination, famous for the Linesville Spillway where the carp are so thick that ducks walk across them, so a stop here is worth more than just emptying your tanks.
Which side of Pymatuning should I use, Ohio or Pennsylvania?
Either works, so pick the side that matches your direction of travel. Pymatuning Reservoir straddles the Ohio-Pennsylvania border, and both states run a Pymatuning State Park with campgrounds and dump stations. Because the lake is large and circling it takes time, the practical choice is whichever side keeps you on your route. Andover sits about five miles west of the reservoir on the Ohio side, with the Pennsylvania border just ten miles east, so both parks are within easy reach. Confirm camping availability and dump-station hours with the specific park before you arrive.
Where do I find propane, fuel, and groceries near Andover?
Andover covers the basics but not everything. Gas stations and propane are available in town or nearby, so refilling fuel and a propane tank is straightforward. Groceries are thinner, with only small stores in Andover itself and the nearest full supermarket over in Conneaut or Ashtabula to the north. RV repair is limited locally, with the Youngstown area the place to head for real service. Because the town is small and services are spread out, it is smart to top off fuel, propane, and water and stock groceries while you are near the lake before settling in.
When is the best time to stop for a dump near Andover?
Summer is the peak season, when the Pymatuning campgrounds are fully open and the dump stations reliably in service, though they are also busiest then, so stop earlier in the day. Fall is comfortable with good foliage and remains a fine time for a stop. Spring is quiet but slow to warm. The season to plan around is winter: northeast Ohio gets heavy lake-effect snow and most campground dump stations close, so from late fall through early spring you should call ahead before relying on a specific dump and winterize your rig.
Do the dump stations close in winter?
Usually, yes. This corner of northeast Ohio gets cold winters with heavy lake-effect snow off Lake Erie, and the state-park campground dump stations typically close for the season to prevent freezing damage. From roughly late fall through early spring, you should not count on a specific dump station being open without calling Pymatuning State Park first. If you are traveling through in winter, also winterize your own rig for hard freezes. In the warmer months, from late spring through fall, the reservoir dump stations are fully and reliably available to campers.
Are the roads around Andover RV-friendly?
Yes. Andover sits in gently rolling northeast Ohio country with no significant RV restrictions on the main routes. US-6 runs east-west through town, US-322 and OH-7 connect the local area, and the terrain is easy on big rigs. I-90 is about 20 miles north and the Ohio Turnpike roughly 15 miles south for interstate travelers. The state-park campground access roads at the reservoir are manageable, though you should take them at an easy pace. The main seasonal caution is winter lake-effect snow, which can make the back roads slow going from late fall into spring.
What is the Linesville Spillway at Pymatuning?
It is one of the quirkiest free attractions in the region and a favorite with RV families. At the Linesville Spillway on the Pennsylvania side of Pymatuning Reservoir, the carp gather in such enormous numbers that when visitors toss bread, the ducks literally walk across the backs of the packed fish to get at it, which is where the old saying about ducks walking on the fish comes from. It costs nothing to watch, takes only a few minutes, and is a memorable, kid-pleasing stop to pair with a dump and an overnight on the reservoir.
What else is there to do around Andover?
Plenty for a quiet lake stop. Pymatuning Reservoir is the centerpiece, with excellent fishing, boating, and the famous Linesville Spillway where ducks walk on the fish. About 20 miles north, Ashtabula County is known for its 19 historic covered bridges, which make a scenic and relaxed driving tour through the countryside. The rolling farmland along the Ohio-Pennsylvania border is pleasant for cycling and slow exploring. Between the reservoir recreation, the spillway oddity, and the covered bridges, Andover is an easy place to turn a routine dump stop into a restful day or two.
Where can I refill fresh water near Andover?
Fresh water is available at the Pymatuning State Park campgrounds where you dump. Both the Ohio and Pennsylvania side parks provide potable water at their hookup sites, so you can empty your tanks and refill fresh water in a single stop. Andover also has municipal water in town. The most efficient plan in this rural area is to combine your dump, water refill, and a fuel and propane top-off while you are near the reservoir, then stock groceries in Conneaut or Ashtabula if you need a full store. That keeps your service stop short before you settle in to enjoy the lake.
Are there free dump stations in Andover?
Yes — there are free RV waste disposal options available near Andover.
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