Best Glamping near Canal Winchester, OH

Jackson Lake Park cabins and the glamping facilities at Buckeye Lake-Columbus East KOA provide upscale outdoor accommodations near Canal Winchester, Ohio. These locations feature canvas tent options with comfortable beds, electricity, and climate control—a significant upgrade from traditional camping. One guest shared, "The cabins were lovely. The design is nice as the bunk beds are in their own separate room. This means the back room will sleep four individuals." Some glamping sites include private bathrooms and kitchenettes, while others offer shared but well-maintained facilities. Geneva Hills Camp and Event Center houses yurts among its glamping options, providing a unique circular accommodation experience. At Boulders Edge Cabin and Tipi Retreat, located within driving distance, offers distinctive tipi accommodations for those seeking an authentic yet comfortable glamping experience.

Seasonal camping events make these glamping destinations particularly appealing during summer and fall. Halloween celebrations at Buckeye Lake KOA attract families looking for festive glamping weekends with organized activities. The park's mini golf, bounce house, and playground complement the comfortable accommodations. According to a camper, "The outdoor shower is my favorite part. Short hike to the Rock bridge. Well worth it." Glamping sites provide easy access to hiking trails, fishing spots, and water recreation at nearby lakes. Many locations offer firewood delivery directly to sites, allowing glampers to enjoy campfires without the hassle of gathering materials. Several glamping venues remain open from April through October, with reduced availability during winter months. Most sites require reservations, particularly for specialized accommodations like tipis and yurts.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Canal Winchester, Ohio (26)

1. Jackson Lake Park
7 Reviews
Lithopolis, OH
4 miles
Website
+1 (614) 837-2656
$40 - $139 / night
"So originally I was not super thrilled when we arrived but that changed quickly. We booked last minute on a holiday weekend and had like 2 options for a spot."

"My wife and I spent Labor Day weekend here as it was close to Columbus and allowed family to come spend a night or two.

We appreciated the full hook-ups and pull through site."
2. Alum Creek State Park Campground
80 Reviews
Lewis Center, OH
29 miles
Website
+1 (740) 548-4039
"Happened to be next to the park host. No choice of where to locate my large tent. Showers/bathrooms were OK--older facilities. "

"Large, private sites, good electric service, reasonable distance to Columbus. I was confused about no on-site office, self check in. Lake is beautiful. Bathrooms are decent."

3. Buckeye Lake-Columbus East KOA
12 Reviews
Heath, OH
17 miles
Website
+1 (740) 928-0706
"Nice little campground near the lake. Great attentive staff and amenities. Pool, mini golf, bounce house, playground. Variety of site types available."

"They have bunk beds in them and are just enough to have shelter to sleep in and then spend the day outside."
4. Geneva Hills - Camp and Event Center
2 Reviews
Rockbridge, OH
18 miles
Website
+1 (740) 746-8439
$35 - $600 / night
"It was a nice driving distance from Hocking Hills and a neat place to camp."

5. Tar Hollow State Park Campground
24 Reviews
Adelphi, OH
32 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. "
6. Lakeview RV Park
2 Reviews
Rockbridge, OH
20 miles
Website
+1 (740) 653-4519
"Staff is very friendly and we got a nice pull through site for a quick stop over my way to upper Michigan. There’s a really nice pond and has water activities if you stay longer. Easy in/out"

"Small swimming lake! Canoe rental and jet pack “skiing”"

7. Delaware State Park Campground
37 Reviews
Radnor, OH
40 miles
Website
"We stayed in site 174 on the farthest loop from the entrance. This site provided full shade all day long. The pad was pretty even so not a lot of leveling to do for our a-frame camper."

"We can imagine that this park is pretty full in the summer with all their amenities and close proximity to major Ohio cities. "
8. Dillon State Park Campground
26 Reviews
Nashport, OH
38 miles
Website
"I camped at this state park in the very scenic rolling hills of central Ohio on a hot and sunny weekend and was happy to find plenty of shade."

"Dillon Lake State Park is located about 10 miles west of Zanesville, OH in a heavily forested area. There is no road noise from the local route 146 used to access the campground."

9. Deer Creek Camping Resort
6 Reviews
Mount Sterling, OH
26 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"
10. Top O' The Caves Campground
16 Reviews
South Bloomingville, OH
33 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 ."

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389 Reviews of 26 Canal Winchester Campgrounds

Shannon G.
Legend
Jul. 7, 2020
Delaware State Park Campground
Lots of shade and mosquitoes
We stayed in site 174 on the farthest loop from the entrance. This site provided full shade all day long. The pad was pretty even so not a lot of leveling to do for our a-frame camper. The pad was easy to back in to and we had plenty of room to pull our truck forward. The site has 30 amp and 50 amp and our 30 amp was not working. We notified the park staff and they responded quickly to come out and fix it. The site had a great fire ring and lots of space for chairs, an ez-up, pop-up bathroom tent off to the side and it probably could have held 1-2 tents. There were trees close enough to set up 1-2 hammocks as well. The park staff came out it seemed to be every 3 hours to spray the water fountain in the middle of the turn around. There is a showerhouse in the middle of the loop, not a far walk or you could drive as there were a few parking spots nearby. The showerhouse had plenty of flush toilets and sinks. There were three showers that had doors, but it was just one space and no bench inside your stall. There were plenty of hooks, but you could get your items wet if you weren't careful. There is a bench outside of your stall and there is a curtain that separates you from the toilets and sinks. Not the greatest changing area if you are shy. You could tell it was the weekend as the bathrooms were a little messy, but I've seen way worse. There are also two dumpsters outside the showerhouse for trash. Watch out for the masked bandits (raccoons). They were not shy at all and we had to chase them off from our campsite. Do not leave out any food or trash, they will get into it. There are lots of trails (we found a lot of mushrooms!), a beach, playgrounds and a frisbee golf course. The mosquitoes were really bad this weekend, but we had been there last year and didn't have any issues.
Beth Ann W.
Traveler
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
Nancy W.
Legend
Jun. 22, 2017
Delaware State Park Campground
Nice Ohio State Park
This state park spans over 2,000 acres and is just north of the cute Ohio town of Delaware. We stayed here for two nights while visiting friends in the area but wished we would have stayed to enjoy all that the park had to offer. The campground was really nice and quiet when we stayed there which was during the week and in the spring and not very crowded. We can imagine that this park is pretty full in the summer with all their amenities and close proximity to major Ohio cities.

The 'pod' layout of the campground made for large campsites (some sites are over 90 feet in length and well suited for large RV’s) with good separation between sites. There are 212 sites that have 50 amp electric. The campground also has yurts for rent (May through October) that are furnished with beds, table and chairs, a cooler, ceiling fan, outdoor charcoal grill and a picnic table with canopy. This is a great option for those wanting to stay in something more than a tent but don’t have an RV.

There is no sewer or water at individual sites but there is a dump station and water fill station near the park entrance. Roads and campsites are paved with grassy patios that feature picnic tables and fire pits. The park does not provide wifi but our Verizon hotspot and 4G phone worked well. There are centrally located bath/shower houses with coin-operated laundry facilities.

The park is open year-round and great for outdoor activities; especially, those that are water-related. There are numerous boat launches, fully equipped marina, and swimming area. We launched our kayaks and had a great time paddling around the lake. Be aware that there is no horsepower limits for boats on the lake and weekends are very popular for anglers in high-powered bass boats. The northern portion of the lake is a “no wake zone” which makes for a more pleasant paddling environment.  If you don’t have a boat, boat rentals are available at the marina.

For those wanting to hike there are plenty of hiking/biking trails for you to get out and explore the park. Many of the trails link together so you can decide how long you want to hike. The Lakeview Trail was perfect for us as our dog loved jumping in the water during our hike. Other amenities in the park include a nature center, 18-hole disk golf, hunting, archery, volleyball, horse shoe pits, picnic areas, and an 800-foot designated swimming area. At the camp store/office you can rent bikes as well as other sporting equipment.

If you decide to venture out of the park you are only about 40 miles from downtown Columbus and less than 20 miles to the world-renowned Columbus Zoo (which is definitely worth a visit). The nearby town of Delaware is really nice with downtown shopping, restaurants, a historic theater and brewery (Stass Brewing Company has great Belgian-style beer with a fun atmosphere).

Would definitely camp here again if we were in the area.
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Theresa P.
Traveler
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.
Guide
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!
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Karen K.
Guide
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.
Mary S.
Traveler
Jul. 16, 2020
Alum Creek State Park Campground
Alum Creek State Park
This is a huge campground! I tent camped by myself--felt very safe. Happened to be next to the park host. No choice of where to locate my large tent. Showers/bathrooms were OK--older facilities. Wish this park had a laundry facility--another Ohio park I recently stayed at had a fairly new shower facility that included a laundry facility! Did not appreciate the waste management company emptying the dumpsters at 4:00 AM!!! There is a huge, lakeside beach that was just packed with people (no social distancing) and there was trash everywhere--not enough dumpsters. Near to shopping (Polaris), if you are interested. Will try to get a lakeside site next time.
Mike F.
Traveler
Sep. 30, 2018
Alum Creek State Park Campground
Nice quiet place
Large, private sites, good electric service, reasonable distance to Columbus. I was confused about no on-site office, self check in. Lake is beautiful. Bathrooms are decent.
AM S.
Guide
Jul. 10, 2023
Buck Creek State Park Campground
Leaves some to be desired
It's easy to get there. The non-electric sites don't have a lot of space or privacy (ie; trees) between them, definitely no hammocking. There's also a private camper's beach that is absolutely serene, probably not safe to swim in. Due to it being a holiday weekend, it was busy & loud like you'd expect, but it was so rowdy we left early. When we showed up, someone dumped all their trash in our firepit, absolutely disgusting behavior. Two different camp groups, one in electric and one in non-electric, got into loud verbal fights that resulted in the police being called. Fireworks and loud music were played all night long. No quiet hours, or if there are any they're not enforced. It's still great for a night visit if you're in the area, but it's not a dream weekend getaway by any means.