Cabin camping near Carey, Ohio provides options within a 30-mile radius in the flat, agricultural terrain of northwest Ohio. The area experiences four distinct seasons with humid summers averaging 85°F and winters dropping below freezing. Most cabin facilities remain open from spring through fall with limited winter availability.
What to do
**Fishing access: Water activities at Van Buren State Park Campground include a stocked pond for anglers. "I love this place. Its a smaller campground with only two loops of sites, but its flat, shaded, and comfortable. No showers, but clean and sturdy pit toilets with centralized well water," notes Joseph N.
**Hunting opportunities: Seasonal pheasant hunting is available at Delaware State Park. "Great pheasant hunting," says Michael P. The park maintains designated hunting areas separate from camping zones.
**Outdoor recreation: Twin Lakes Park offers fishing lakes suitable for families. "Caught some decent bass and kids enjoyed all the bluegill fishing," reports Lauren R. The park includes separate swimming and fishing lakes.
**Winter activities: Some cabins remain accessible year-round for cold weather recreation. "I came cross country skiing here in early January and it was absolutely amazing. It is cold but the terrain is simple for first time skiers," shares Kevin T. about winter options at Van Buren State Park.
What campers like
**Playground access: Adventure Bound Pleasant View receives high marks for family-friendly amenities. "This campground has everything you could want. Kids areas, swimming pond and pool, dog park area and pleasant employees," writes Annette A. Most cabin sites include access to the common playground areas.
**Halloween events: Many campgrounds near Carey offer seasonal fall activities. "My family enjoyed spending a weekend at Walnut Grove. Staff was very kind and informed. I will be coming back next season!" says RMR H. about the Halloween programming.
**Watercraft rentals: Indian Lake State Park Campground provides water recreation with cabin access. "Right on Indian lake, you can enjoy the beach, boating, swimming, fishing and relaxing," explains Angie B. The park added a swimming pool to complement lake activities.
**Wildlife viewing: Cabins near wooded areas offer opportunities to observe local wildlife. "My daughter had tons of fun exploring the woods connected to our site," shares Ashley R. Woodland cabins typically cost $5-10 more per night than open field sites.
What you should know
**Bathroom facilities: Toledo East-Stony Ridge KOA offers individual private bathrooms. "The shower house has individual bathrooms with your own sink, shower, toilet. These are kept very clean," notes Julia H. Some cabins require walks of 50-200 yards to reach bathroom facilities.
**Water quality issues: Some campgrounds report water concerns. "It was a great campsite. The staff was friendly, they pick up garbage, the bathroom was clean. However in the bathroom there was a weird smell almost like sewage and the smell was coming from the water," reports Brittney K.
**Seasonal pricing: Most cabin rentals cost more during summer months. "We were charged $10 because we arrived at 1:25 PM and check-in is at 2 PM. The park was close to empty so arriving early was not an inconvenience," mentions Julia H. about Toledo East KOA policies.
**Campsite spacing: Site proximity varies widely between locations. "There are no wooded areas in the campground so all spaces are open to all the other camper. Some shaded areas but mostly open land," reports leif D. about Indian Lake facilities.
Tips for camping with families
**Separate beaches: Delaware State Park Campground offers designated swimming areas. "There is a sand beach for swimming (even a separate doggy beach!) or a new in-ground pool," notes Jamie L. The beach areas typically open from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
**Kid-friendly programming: Most cabin campgrounds offer scheduled activities. "They provide activities for children such as crafts, scavenger hunt, etc. Also have adult crafts, corn-hole tournaments, and Yuker tournaments," explains Kelly L. about Foxfire Family Fun Park.
**Playground placement: Consider site location when traveling with children. "We ended up in the one in Mohican area in Loudonville. No complaints here, it was the best camping experience we've ever had!" shares Shelby T. about site selection at Sunset Springs RV Resort.
**Lake inflatables: Several parks offer water play equipment. "Facilities have a laundromat, small game room, outdoor pool, and pond for swimming and fishing. Pond has large blow up slide," Kelly L. mentions about Foxfire's amenities.
Tips from RVers
**Site access: Twin Lakes Park offers accessible cabin and RV sites. "We had site 65, right across from the bath house. Nice site, easy to access, and still very quiet despite being near busy areas," reports Lauren R. Most cabin and RV sites include 20-30 foot parking pads.
**Utility placement: Pay attention to hookup locations when booking. "Full hookup but sewer connection was at very back of spot. We used dump station," notes Jackie M. about Toledo East KOA's configuration.
**Fire restrictions: Not all sites permit open fires. "Our site comes with a concrete patio with picnic table and fire ring. They sell wood for $6 a bundle," reports Julia H. Most cabins include fire rings but may have seasonal burning restrictions.
**Off-season availability: Several campgrounds maintain extended seasons. "We were told they do close October 31st, however they leave electricity and dump station open for campers to use," mentions Never Sitting S. about Toledo East KOA's seasonal policies.
