I biked through Akron/Canton area once and stayed at Portage Lakes State Park, I believe. I don't remember any issues with the campground, although it was 20 years ago, so lots may have changed both with the campground and my memory. I do remember that the Greatful Dead were playing nearby, and the park was full of Deadheads, but they may have moved on by now. The park looks to be around 10 miles from the university.