Best Cabin Camping near Bainbridge, OH

Pike Lake State Park Campground near Bainbridge offers cabin accommodations with essential amenities for comfortable forest stays. The cabins feature functional kitchens, air conditioning, comfortable beds, and larger bathrooms than might be expected. Situated in a wooded setting, these accommodations provide a convenient base for enjoying the park's natural features without roughing it completely. "While not luxurious, the cabin was clean, beds comfortable, AC worked great, functional kitchen and bigger bathroom than I expected," according to one visitor who stayed in cabin #4.

Several campgrounds throughout the region provide cabin options with varying levels of amenities. Paint Creek State Park Campground maintains year-round cabin availability, making it suitable for winter camping enthusiasts. Rocky Fork State Park and Long's Retreat Family Resort also offer cabin accommodations with differing levels of rustic or modern features. Many locations allow pets in cabins, though specific policies vary by campground. Reservations are strongly recommended, particularly during summer months and autumn when the changing leaves attract more visitors.

Most cabins include basic furnishings but guests typically need to bring their own linens, pillows, and personal items. Kitchen setups vary significantly between locations - some provide fully equipped cooking facilities while others offer only minimal preparation areas. The camp stores at Pike Lake and Paint Creek stock essential supplies and forgotten items. Firewood is available for purchase at most cabin campgrounds, as outside wood is often prohibited to prevent pest introduction. Nearby towns provide additional grocery and supply options for longer stays, though stocking up before arrival is advisable.

Best Cabin Sites Near Bainbridge, Ohio (42)

    1. Paint Creek State Park Campground

    21 Reviews
    Paint Creek Lake, OH
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (937) 981-7061

    "Heated bathroom with showers are available for winter campers at Paint Creek State Park. An excellent disc golf course, hiking and beautiful lake views."

    "Nice large campground with a fire pit and picnic table at each site. Camp site was decently sized though on a corner so can get a little busy. Bathrooms and showers were clean."

    2. Pike Lake State Park Campground

    11 Reviews
    Latham, OH
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 493-2212

    "Great neighbors on both sides but right across the site is the playground. It’s a little noisy but if you have kids, it works. The fire ring was nice, but trash was left inside of it."

    "We rented a cabin (#4) for a weekend. While not luxurious, the cabin was clean, beds comfortable, AC worked great, functional kitchen and bigger bathroom than I expected."

    3. Long's Retreat Family Resort

    13 Reviews
    Sinking Spring, OH
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (937) 588-3725

    "Unfortunately they no longer do overnight camping so your options are to do seasonal, or rent a cabin. Their cabins are very nice. There is so much to do like go karts, swimming, water slides, etc."

    "I enjoyed every second I spent at this camp ground... very friendly staff.. great cabins.. awesome environment!! I plan on going back often this summer!"

    4. Rocky Fork State Park Campground

    18 Reviews
    Hillsboro, OH
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (937) 393-4284

    "We were blessed as the journey to the park was uneventful, but we missed some wonderful countryside. Upon arrival at Rocky Fork we realized even with a map it took 40 minutes to find our site."

    "Nice lake, boating, playgrounds, bath houses, some full hook up sites. There are more good sites than bad. 4,5,9,10, 147-165 those were my favorites."

    5. Sun Valley Campground

    4 Reviews
    Chillicothe, OH
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 775-3490

    "Peaceful nice place, pets okay. I'd recommend it."

    "This campground has a lot to offer with electric and water hookups for RVs with back-in and pull through sites. They have a dump station as well as an onsite bathroom/shower house."

    6. Hocking Hills State Park Campground

    109 Reviews
    South Bloomingville, OH
    41 miles
    Website

    $29 - $46 / night

    "We stayed in a Sherman cabin; it included two sets of bunk beds, a mini fridge, microwave and a/c. The pool was clean (tho' unheated) and showerhouses well-maintained."

    "General: 172-site state park with a mix of full hook-up, electric, and no hook-ups in separate areas plus a 33-site family hike-in camp, two group camps, and three cabins."

    7. Lake Hill Campground

    1 Review
    Bourneville, OH
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 998-5648

    "I needed to be close by and this was perfect for me. "

    8. Waters Edge Canoe Livery

    1 Review
    Chillicothe, OH
    13 miles
    Website

    $12 / night

    9. Tar Hollow State Park Campground

    24 Reviews
    Adelphi, OH
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 887-4818

    $4 - $27 / night

    "The campground was very low key and made for an easy going weekend! We weren’t too keen on most of the parks amenities, but enjoyed just sitting around the fire the whole time."

    "Waited too late to book in hocking hills state park but found a site here instead. We are tent campers and stayed in site 106 on"Northridge"."

    10. Cowan Lake State Park Campground

    28 Reviews
    Wilmington, OH
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (937) 382-1096

    "Clerk told us to book online once we picked our spot, as she had just closed the register. We just chose an open spot that was level as we could see in the dark."

    "The boat ramp and parking lot is easy to use and has a good layout.  They do have some tent sites close to the boat ramp area and you can see the lake from those tent sites. "

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Cabin Reviews near Bainbridge, OH

478 Reviews of 42 Bainbridge Campgrounds


  • Beth Ann W.
    May. 25, 2020

    Tar Hollow State Park Campground

    Memorial Weekend 2020

    After being cooped up, we (3 young adults) decided to get out and decided on this campground that was new to all of us. The campground was very low key and made for an easy going weekend! We weren’t too keen on most of the parks amenities, but enjoyed just sitting around the fire the whole time. Pros: -staff was cleaning common areas (bathroom and showers) either once or twice a day -campsite 12 was incredible space and had an added bonus of a deck structure over the creek

    Other notes: -WiFi available, but only right by the main office/general store -no service for AT&T or Verizon -Fire tower not accessible -Lake tested high for a bacteria and swimming is not recommended

    Corona Virus Notes: -only Ice and Firewood available for purchase at General Store -putt putt, boat and bike rentals, and game box rentals not available -nearby Hocking Hills trails were closed

  • T
    Oct. 1, 2018

    Jackson Lake Park

    Campground with Water Park

    I stayed at this campground because they hosted a wedding I attended. I chose to stay in a cabin, which was pretty pricy for what it was. for $175, it was a basic cabin with a queen bed and 2 twin bunk-beds, a very small bathroom with a toilet and shower, and a small kitchenette with a microwave, sink, and mini-fridge. The cabin was somewhat dirty - dust on the floor and spider webs in the corner. It had no bed linens, or towels, and the bathroom didn't even have a mirror.

    There is a "lake" (more of a large pond) on the property, with fishing, and large inflatables to play on in the summer. There is also a disc golf course. The nearby town Lithopolis is cute, with some local coffee and dining, as well as antique shops.

  • j
    Oct. 26, 2022

    Hocking Hills KOA Holiday

    Logan Ohio KOA

    Awesome staff family owned for over 20 plus years. Extremely clean well maintained. Shower houses plenty of hot water facilities were very clean sites are well spread apart. Handicap sites available including cabin rentals fire wood and menu items delivered to your campsite from camp kitchen and store. Sites are reasonably level we had to use one 3/4 “ leveler under the wheels in one side. They have sites that are full hook up with wooden decks prices were 80.00 to 135.00 per night for those that were paved and with decks. All the others were water and electric. “ cable and WiFi “ included 70 plus channels. 50 /30 /20 amp power at all sites. Big Rig friendly. Close to all sites. Trails and state park Camp store was well stocked actually had what you needed if you forgot something. Prices were reasonable Definitely recommended to anybody traveling through the area Owner planning to stay open all year working g on some big upgrades to campground to accommodate winter weather camping. Nice swimming staff was very helpful restaurants gas stations groceries with in 10 min drive.

  • Renée C.
    Jul. 12, 2017

    At Boulders Edge Cabin and Tipi Retreat

    Amazing!

    Perfect place for a getaway! They have tipi and cabin rentals. Such a nice place tucked away that isn't as over crowded as other places.

  • D
    Jun. 11, 2022

    Paint Creek State Park Campground

    Premium sites are

    We paid extra to have a "Premium" site, which meant we got a deck. That deck held our picnic table,  but there was no room to put our camping chairs. And though we were close to the lake, you could not see it through the trees. We could barely get out of our trailer and into the driveway without falling into a ravine. The fire pit had to be put on the back side of our trailer next to the road as that was the only spot it could fit. We were told to check out other sites in case we want to come back. Ha. The staff knew no one who had ever been here would ever take this site! But... we won't need to check out other sites as we'll never come back.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 24, 2022

    Cowan Lake State Park Campground

    Just plain nice

    Although it’s quite a bit off the main road, it was a nice place to stay. Gate was manned when we arrived just before 8:00 pm. Clerk told us to book online once we picked our spot, as she had just closed the register. We just chose an open spot that was level as we could see in the dark. Weary from a day of travel, we put our heads on the pillow and were fast asleep. Shortly after 9 we heard several rounds of gun shots; that was alarming because it was well after sunset. All in all it was a nice spot with electric only. Several gray water dumps were situated throughout the campground. Dumpsters were full from I’m sure what was a busy weekend of fall camping. The lake was beautiful with ability to rent kayaks. Frisbee golf was onsite too. Commissary for ice and basic sundries, with playground nearby. We didn’t visit the bathhouse, so I’m unsure of it’s condition. Tenant sites with no electricity were down by the lake. Cabin rentals were in a separate spot, off the lake. All in all, in was a nice place with lots of things to do. More of a destination park, for sure.

  • CampgroundKaren ..
    Aug. 14, 2023

    Pine Creek Cabins & Camping Resort

    Cabin stay

    We stayed in one of the small cabins and loved it! Very clean, with thoughtful amenities. Hot tub on the back porch. This cabin also comes with two horse stalls. Bridle trail access right from campground.

  • not S.
    Aug. 3, 2022

    Hocking Hills State Park Campground

    Beautiful location and basic campground

    We stayed in a Sherman cabin; it included two sets of bunk beds, a mini fridge, microwave and a/c. The pool was clean (tho' unheated) and showerhouses well-maintained. We were glad we stayed in the cabin because it rained heavily while we were there and many sites had standing water. The tent section is very hilly and you may need to be creative with your set-up. We loved the close location to fantastic hiking trails. Take your kids to the pencil sharpener museum while visiting Hocking Hills; it won't take long (it's only one room) and you can gather info at the visitors center next door while you're there.

  • Shannon G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 26, 2020

    Pike Lake State Park Campground

    Great views but a little too close to the playground

    Site 57 - this site backs up to the ravine and is nice and large. It has a lot of shade and grass. We were able to run a line between trees for a dog run. Great neighbors on both sides but right across the site is the playground. It’s a little noisy but if you have kids, it works. The fire ring was nice, but trash was left inside of it. I found out that there Is no campground host. They did have park staff cleaning the bathrooms both the shower house and the drop toilets. All of the water fountains were closed due to COVID. There was one pump available for water. There are two trash bins on either side of the campground. There is another bigger playground right across from the campground with more parking. There is a small lake with a beach. You can kayak, but it’s really small. Lots of trails to hike and the camp store was open. I would recommend bringing your own wood as it’s just slab cut. The trees and shade were the best part - lots of birds and pretty views.


Guide to Bainbridge

Cabin camping near Bainbridge, Ohio offers outdoor getaways in the heavily forested hill country of southern Ohio. The region sits within the Appalachian foothills with elevations ranging from 700-1,300 feet, creating terrain with ravines, streams, and varied forest coverage. Fall temperatures average between 45-65°F, making autumn a popular but crowded season for cabin rentals.

What to Do

Lake activities at Paint Creek: The 1,200-acre lake provides year-round recreation options. "A winter camping gem! Heated bathroom with showers are available for winter campers at Paint Creek State Park Campground. An excellent disc golf course, hiking and beautiful lake views," notes visitor Jody R., highlighting this park's off-season appeal.

Hiking through forest terrain: Multiple trail systems connect through the region's parks. The Greenbriar and CCC trails at Pike Lake State Park Campground offer moderate hiking routes. According to reviewer Shannon G., "We like to hike and there were plenty of trails to follow. Some of the trails are horse and some are not. There is no cell phone service - we didn't get service until we were on our hike on top of the hill."

Water recreation options: Seasonal boating, fishing, and swimming opportunities exist at most area parks. At Long's Retreat Family Resort, they offer "swimming, water slides, canoeing, go-cart racing, mini golf, and a full arcade give plenty of variety," according to Rocky B., who maintains a permanent site there.

What Campers Like

Quiet, secluded settings: Pike Lake offers a more intimate camping experience compared to larger parks. Buck B. describes it as a "small hidden gem, very secluded and quiet... not many spots, but makes it nicer, minimal noise... nice little lake to fish or kayak."

Diverse recreation amenities: Many parks offer more than just camping. Tom O. from Paint Creek notes the park has a "spacious park, well maintained. Paved sites, most of them fairly level. Well stocked camp store."

Seasonal variety: The region supports camping through different seasons with varying natural features. "We visited when the leaves were changing and it was absolutely gorgeous. Hiking was great," reports Mitch and Kristi N. about their fall experience at Pike Lake, though they warn "campground is small, some sites too small for our 20' trailer and truck."

What You Should Know

Cabin locations and access: Not all cabins provide direct lake or trail access. At Rocky Fork State Park Campground, "this is a very nice campground. Nice lake, boating, playgrounds, bath houses, some full hook up sites. There are more good sites than bad. 4,5,9,10, 147-165 those were my favorites," according to Jarrod M., providing specific site recommendations.

Cell service limitations: Communication can be limited or unavailable. Sydney from Tar Hollow State Park Campground advises, "There is no cell service. Enjoy the outdoors! You are off the grid!" and recommends "Be sure to give anyone who may need to contact you a heads up."

Water drainage issues: Several campgrounds experience problems during rainy periods. Bob M. reports about Pike Lake: "It rained quite a bit and many of the sites got flooded. The ground here doesn't drain well."

Bathroom facilities vary: Quality and types of restrooms differ significantly between parks. According to Sydney at Tar Hollow: "The bathrooms are pit latrines... these are some of the dirtiest I've experienced... they are not lit, so you have to make sure you bring your headlamp with you at night."

Tips for Camping with Families

Beach access considerations: Different parks offer varying water features. At Long's Retreat Family Resort, Kristi J. shares, "The kids can either swim up at the lake (with multiple water slides and a huge floating dock with diving board), the little kids can have fun in the splash pad right at the beach."

Organized activities: Some parks provide scheduled programming. The Tar Hollow naturalist conducts activities; as Jonathan W. explains, "We've been able to spend an hour or so at the nature rooms, and then let the kids go off with the naturalist on an hour+ guided hike down the creek to explore for wildlife and plants."

Digital detox opportunities: Limited connectivity creates family focus time. Kristi J. comments about Long's Retreat: "Best part is there is no phone service... everyone has to actually spend time together and it's a great reset!"

Tips for RVers

Site leveling and setup: Check site characteristics before booking. At Cowan Lake State Park Campground, Kim H. notes, "The asphalt pad was decently level; a picnic table and fire ring were included. There was significant variety in the types of sites: some were quite wooded while others were full sun. Some sites were much larger than others."

Utility considerations: Hookup types vary between and within campgrounds. Johnothan R. reports for Cowan Lake: "Electric site only, full service all full. A bit rough getting RV setup, but pad is fairly level, so easily setup to use slides... Has water to fill tanks and Dumping Stations to empty as needed, so great semi-boondocking."

Weather preparation: Local terrain affects campsite conditions during rainfall. Dustin C. warns about Long's Retreat: "Rv sites could use some solid level pads to set up your rv on the place can get muddy fast bring your 4 x 4."

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Bainbridge, OH is Paint Creek State Park Campground with a 4.1-star rating from 21 reviews.

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