Best Glamping near Bourneville, OH

Long's Retreat Family Resort provides high-end glamping accommodations near Bourneville, with luxurious cabins featuring comfortable bedding, climate control, and modern amenities. The resort combines natural surroundings with upscale comfort, making it ideal for those seeking an elevated outdoor experience. Waters Edge Canoe Livery also offers glamping options including yurts along the water, providing a distinctive overnight experience with rustic elegance. One guest shared, "So much fun for the whole family. They have beautiful cabins and water fun for the whole family." Both locations maintain the natural setting while providing resort-style amenities that distinguish glamping from traditional camping, with private accommodations that include electricity, comfortable furnishings, and convenient access to outdoor activities.

Several glamping properties near Bourneville provide exceptional recreational opportunities beyond comfortable accommodations. Top O' The Caves Campground features yurts and premium glamping accommodations within easy access to Hocking Hills' famous caves and hiking trails. Visitors can enjoy swimming at Long's Retreat's lake with multiple water slides, go-kart racing, mini golf, and canoeing without sacrificing comfort. A recent visitor mentioned, "We have been going here for the last 6 summers with a big group. Everyone always has such a great time and it is the highlight of all the kids summers." Seasonal availability varies by location, with some properties like Long's Retreat open from April through October. Many sites require reservations well in advance, especially during peak summer months when these unique glamping experiences are in highest demand.

Best Glamping Sites Near Bourneville, Ohio (22)

    1. Long's Retreat Family Resort

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

    "Of course, relaxing by the campfire, grilling hot dogs and making s’mores is really what makes the time with the kids special."

    "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. Also no cell service at all which is good and bad."

    2. Tar Hollow State Park Campground

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

    $4 - $27 / night

    "We weren’t too keen on most of the parks amenities, but enjoyed just sitting around the fire the whole time."

    "We were on site 106, which is at the far end of the campground. The campground is about 2-3 acres large, situated on a hill with a path dug out around the perimeter. "

    3. Rocky Fork State Park Campground

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

    "Air conditioned shower houses. Very nice size spaces, we were in a full hookup site."

    "Upon arrival at Rocky Fork we realized even with a map it took 40 minutes to find our site. This was not so much due to the darkness as it was to the poor road and site markings."

    4. Waters Edge Canoe Livery

    1 Review
    Chillicothe, OH
    7 miles
    Website

    $12 / night

    "Very friendly staff, and one of my favorite places to go."

    5. Cowan Lake State Park Campground

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

    "The bathrooms are clean. The sites have LOTS of extra space in between for hammocks, kids running, and privacy. There are lots with trees and lots without."

    "Autumn is the best time to camp in Ohio. Lots of small bathrooms. Lake access. Only reason I didn't give it 5 stars was due to the fact there was no quick reentry."

    6. Lake Hope State Park Campground

    35 Reviews
    New Plymouth, OH
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 596-5253

    "Firewood available for purchase on site. Lake Hope lodge provides great warm and dry spot for delicious food."

    "With that said, all sites appeared to have a spot for at least 1 tent cleared away and the picnic table and fire ring in a secure location. Most sites only had room for one car parked at the site"

    7. Top O' The Caves Campground

    16 Reviews
    South Bloomingville, OH
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 385-6566

    "The RV site was rather small without much personal space. But it worked for what they needed. The tent site was decently secluded and near a nice small pond."

    "This was a nice campground extremely central to all frequented trails in the area . We stayed on the electric/ water side of campground ."

    8. Shawnee State Park Campground

    20 Reviews
    Friendship, OH
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 858-6652

    $24 / night

    "There are some secluded sites back in the woods, so you don't feel like you are camping in a parking lot in a few places."

    "Unlike many Ohio State parks I've visited, the Shawnee campground has a variety of great tent sites.   Several of these are hidden in the trees at the top of some steps and up a short path. "

    9. Stonelick State Park Campground

    30 Reviews
    Goshen, OH
    48 miles
    Website
    +1 (513) 625-6593

    "Our spot was a small walk to the water so we could fish and still keep up with the fire. We were right against the woods. There was a perfect flat spot for the tent."

    "Sites are drive-up with plenty of room for a tent or two and fire-rings. Some sites may have trees for hammocks. Can get loud with lots of RVs in spots nearby."

    10. Deer Creek Camping Resort

    6 Reviews
    Mount Sterling, OH
    30 miles

    "The lake was pretty. Watching the herons was relaxing. The people in our section were courteous. All seemed to obey the quiet hours."

    "Not only one but was using 4 buckets at a time before dumping keeping in her camper before caught dumping behind camper and trying to fit it down a small hole where the honey pots go that you are suppose"

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Glamping Reviews near Bourneville, OH

259 Reviews of 22 Bourneville Campgrounds


  • Kelly D.
    Jul. 11, 2018

    Cowan Lake State Park Campground

    Accommodating and Fun!

    This campground is well attended as most lots are filled each time I visit. The bathrooms are clean. The sites have LOTS of extra space in between for hammocks, kids running, and privacy. There are lots with trees and lots without. There is a commissary that includes everything you could possibly need as well as a hot grill. There is a beach for swimming, trails for hiking (not long distances), a basketball court and multiple playgrounds. When we were there, they had an outdoor movie theater for the kids and served complimentary popcorn. It was nice and hassle free.

  • 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

  • K
    Jul. 18, 2021

    Rocky Fork State Park Campground

    Nice family friendly area

    Very nice grounds, lots of paved pathways for bike riding, skateboarding, ect.. Air conditioned shower houses. Very nice size spaces, we were in a full hookup site.

  • 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.

  • Fred J.
    Oct. 16, 2022

    Top O' The Caves Campground

    Great Campground for everyone

    This Campground was pretty great! My wife and I stayed in a rather large tent site and my parents stayed in an RV site. The RV site was rather small without much personal space. But it worked for what they needed. The tent site was decently secluded and near a nice small pond.

    The campground put on a free BBQ for all of the guests one of the nights! It was very good and well thought out. They also put on a very long firework show that night which was awesome! We must have came the perfect weekend.

    The restrooms were rather large and and worked fine. As well as the showers. There are also a few nice looking cabins! There is a camp store in the office, but it's rather small without anything interesting. There is a large barn with a few arcade games that the kids seemed to like.

    The best part about this Campground?? DOGS ARE ALLOWED!! We were so grateful of this because we love taking our dog camping with us!

  • K
    Oct. 1, 2020

    Lake Hope State Park Campground

    Great spot for getting prepared for zaleski and going kayaking

    Several campsites are on a slope so this calls for being creative with placement of tent.
    Firewood available for purchase on site. Lake Hope lodge provides great warm and dry spot for delicious food.

    Several activities available, fishing available anywhere on the lake, kayak rental for $10 and good size lake.

    Very clean pit toliets and running water available dispersed throughout the park. Several hiking trails, zaleski is nearby, hocking hills is 30 minutes away. Moonville tunnel and iron furnace in the area.

  • Dave B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 27, 2024

    Cowan Lake State Park Campground

    Large Campground

    Autumn is the best time to camp in Ohio. Lots of small bathrooms. Lake access. Only reason I didn't give it 5 stars was due to the fact there was no quick reentry. Had to wait for rvs in front of me to register.

  • Chase G.
    Jun. 9, 2019

    Rocky Fork State Park Campground

    Meh

    We chose this campground for its proximity to Serpent Mound. It's very middle of the road. The camp store is better than average, but the grounds themselves leave a lot to be desired. Very little privacy, small, uneven sites, bathhouses out of an 80s slasher movie. So much goose poop. The firewood we purchased from the camp store was just awful. Wouldn't light, it just smoked. It's not the first time we've had this problem with wood from an Ohio state park camp store.

    The staff was super friendly and everyone we encountered was very nice, but it's certainly not somewhere I would want to spend more than a night.

  • Zach L.
    Oct. 17, 2025

    Hocking Hills KOA Holiday

    Fall trip

    Big property with every site type. Complete with KOA amenities. EV chargers on-site. Bathrooms were excellent individually separated rooms with showers and toilets. We were escorted to our site upon arrival. Very poor Verizon coverage but the Wi-Fi on site worked fine. Plenty of food spots just north on the highway exit we stopped at Milstone BBQ. Plenty of fun hikes in Hocking Hills State park.


Guide to Bourneville

Glamping locations near Bourneville, Ohio sit within the rolling Appalachian foothills at elevations ranging from 600-1,100 feet. The region experiences four distinct seasons with summer temperatures averaging 75-85°F and winter temperatures often dropping below freezing. Spring camping typically begins in April when seasonal campgrounds open, though several parks maintain year-round availability with reduced amenities during winter months.

What to do

Kayaking and canoeing: Water adventures are accessible at Waters Edge Canoe Livery, which offers equipment rentals for exploring the creek. "Very fun place to camp and enjoy the creek on a kayak or canoe. Very friendly staff, and one of my favorite places to go," notes Jonathan W.

Fishing opportunities: Multiple species can be caught at Rocky Fork State Park Campground. "Great campground... excellent fishing," shares Jeff P., while another visitor mentions that Stonelick State Park is a "Good place to fish for bluegill and catfish."

Miniature golf and games: Several campgrounds offer family recreation beyond hiking. At Top O' The Caves Campground, one camper explains, "It has mini golf, a pool, park and small game room which is awesome for camping with kids."

Trail exploration: Various difficulty levels are available at Tar Hollow State Park. One camper advises, "Beware if you are doing a backpacking trip. We have heard some frustrating on the trail markings. Part of the Buckeye Trail runs through the park."

What campers like

Clean facilities: Regular maintenance is a highlight at Long's Retreat Family Resort. "The bathrooms, showers and camping sites are always well maintained and clean! It is my favorite place to camp," reports Tammy B.

Cell service disconnection: Digital detox is noted as a benefit by some guests. Robin R. appreciates "Love no cell reception! Quiet clean and staff (owner) is always pleasant and helpful!" Similar experiences are reported at Tar Hollow, where one visitor advises, "There is no cell service. Enjoy the outdoors! You are off the grid!"

Spacious camping areas: Rocky Fork offers generous site dimensions. "This is a very nice campground. Nice lake, boating, playgrounds, bath houses, some full hook up sites. There are more good sites than bad," reports Jarrod M., suggesting specific site numbers for visitors.

Year-round options: While most glamping sites close to Bourneville, Ohio operate seasonally, Cowan Lake State Park Campground maintains year-round availability. Sites vary significantly in terms of shade and size, with a visitor noting, "Nice place, spread out, plenty of room between sites."

What you should know

Site selection is critical: Many campgrounds have significant variation in site quality. At Tar Hollow State Park Campground, "Many of the campsites are situated on pretty intense slopes. 106 wasn't too bad. I would guess 105 is probably the most level site in the campground."

Bathroom quality varies: Facilities range from well-maintained to basic. At Rocky Fork, "The shower house was very clean, the crew was around regularly to empty trash and clean. The hot water in the shower house left something to be desired (took forever, lasted about a minute and a half)."

Seasonal opening dates: Most glamping establishments near Bourneville operate from April through October. Cowan Lake State Park's cabins are available year-round, while Lake Hope State Park notes, "One of our visits was during hunting season and both the campground and the cabins were mostly being used by hunting parties."

Reservation timelines: Popular weekends fill quickly, especially at Lake Hope where the sites can feel like "a ghost town" during weekdays but fill on weekends. Campers recommend booking well in advance for holiday periods and summer weekends.

Tips for camping with families

Water activities for children: Shawnee State Park Campground offers diverse recreation options. "Challenge your family members for a round of mini golf or basketball, or set out on a geocaching adventure," suggests Lisa S., adding that the park offers both camping and cabin accommodations.

Biking-friendly campgrounds: Look for level terrain and loop roads. At Stonelick State Park, one parent shares, "It is small enough to let my kids roam a bit on their bikes and feel comfortable not having eyes on them 24/7."

Entertainment options during rain: Several campgrounds provide indoor alternatives. Long's Retreat features "Swimming, water slides, canoeing, go-cart racing, mini golf, and a full arcade give plenty of variety," according to Rocky B.

Nature programs for children: Several parks offer structured activities. Lake Hope stands out for its wildlife programs, as one visitor recalls, "The naturalists feed hummingbirds at the nature center. They pull the feeders for awhile leading up to a 'Feed the Hummingbirds' program. So cool! The birds come right to you!"

Tips from RVers

Site leveling challenges: Prepare for uneven terrain at many campgrounds. At Deer Creek Camping Resort, one visitor found that "Our site was HUGE! The pad was very level, so setting up the TT was quick and easy," though this experience varies significantly between campgrounds.

Hookup limitations: Most glamping sites near Bourneville offer only electric hookups. At Cowan Lake State Park, "Has water to fill tanks and Dumping Stations to empty as needed, so great semi-boondocking."

Size restrictions: Larger rigs face limitations at several campgrounds. At Shawnee State Park, "be selective if you have a camper bigger than 25ft. I recommend site 82, 83, 85, or 78."

Water access planning: Centralized water stations are limited at many campgrounds. One RVer noted at Deer Creek that there was a "lack of a central fresh water fill station. Spigots are dispersed throughout the camp, which means sitting in the road for as long as it takes to fill your tank."

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