Best Cabin Camping near Clifton, OH

State park cabins near Clifton, Ohio range from basic structures to fully furnished units with heating and air conditioning. Burr Oak State Park offers cabins with electric hookups and picnic tables located near hiking trails and lakeside activities. Lake Hope State Park provides cabin accommodations with fire rings and picnic areas. One camper noted that "the camper cabin is just a very basic shed with a bed, bunk beds, air conditioning and heat," though they mentioned the particular unit "smelled like mold." Salt Fork State Park Campground features year-round cabin options with electrical hookups and access to shower facilities.

Most cabins in the region require advance reservations, especially during summer months. Availability varies by season, with some locations like Lake Hope and Forked Run offering cabin rentals year-round. According to a review, the cabins at North Bend State Park "have been updated with ADA wheelchair ramps and wraparound decks." Pet policies differ between locations—some parks like Salt Fork and Lake Hope allow pets in designated cabins while others prohibit them entirely. Rental cabins at Mountwood Park Family Campground are described by a visitor as "tiny cabins up on the top of the hill," suggesting they are best suited for basic overnight stays rather than extended vacations.

Standard cabin furnishings typically include beds, electricity, and basic furniture, though amenities vary significantly between locations. Most rustic cabins provide limited kitchen facilities, so visitors should bring cooking equipment, food supplies, and bedding materials. Campers staying at state park cabins have access to communal facilities including shower houses, though cleanliness can vary. One visitor to Forked Run State Park reported that their cabin "smelled like mold" despite having the benefit of "A/C and electricity." Some locations offer on-site camp stores selling firewood, ice, and basic provisions, though prices tend to be higher than nearby towns and selection is limited.

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Best Cabin Sites Near Clifton, Ohio (39)

    1. Burr Oak State Park Campground

    33 Reviews
    Glouster, OH
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 767-3683

    "Very spacious with lots of fire rings and picnic tables. The Blue Trail goes through here and provides a fun hike. There is a bathroom across the road and access to water at the entrance of the site."

    "The non-electric site's atr a little hilly but we slept in our Kia Soul next to the picnic table and fire ring"

    2. Riversedge Campground

    3 Reviews
    McConnelsville, OH
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 962-2267

    $30 - $60 / night

    "We chose rivers edge for our annual father son getaway and we were not disappointed. The tent sites are right next to the water and there is a beach and dock nearby also."

    3. Stockport RV Park

    1 Review
    Malta, OH
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 559-2239

    4. Salt Fork State Park Campground

    36 Reviews
    Kimbolton, OH
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 432-1508

    $23 - $34 / night

    "Saltfork is located about 45 minutes from my house, and makes for the perfect overnight trip. 

    There are tons of things to do, and lots of space in which to do them."

    "Backed up to the woods, has a view of the lake, shade, privacy, hammock trees, medium size, electric, bathroom directly across the street, water and grey water dump directly across the street."

    5. Blue Rock State Park Campground

    6 Reviews
    Blue Rock, OH
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 674-4794

    "Blue Rock State Park is outside Zanesville, Oh off I70. Rt 60 takes you South and then you have a choice of routes in. Good Ohio farmland scenery."

    "We had a secluded site right beside the creek. The only negative was no flush toilets, only pits and so sink to was hands, but there was hand sanitizer at least."

    6. Forked Run State Park Campground

    21 Reviews
    Long Bottom, OH
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 378-6206

    "There is electricity and restrooms. There are showers like usual and there is also boat rentals which was really expensive. There i short hiking trails nearby"

    "We live close to this park and frequent there, sometimes just day trips. Tent camping is great and just like most places there are a few sites that are the best."

    7. Mountwood Park Family Campground(Wood County Park)

    5 Reviews
    Petroleum, WV
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 679-3611

    $20 - $40 / night

    "Some of the electric hookups had damage but being able to choose your spot upon arrival helped."

    8. Strouds Run State Park Campground

    10 Reviews
    Athens, OH
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 592-2302

    "The go to camping location for Athens. Many campsites, trails, and amenities. Anything from boat rentals, a small store, and docks to use near the lake."

    "Awesome park! There are shelters with picnic tables at one stop, and a little beach and boating dock if you keep going! Kept going even more and found an abandoned train cart!"

    9. River Run Campground — North Bend State Park

    11 Reviews
    Cairo, WV
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (833) 987-2757

    "North Bend State Park is located at the halfway point of the 72-mile North Bend Rail Trail, so it’s a great camping spot for hikers, bikers and horseback riders who want to explore this scenic trail which"

    "At the top of the hill, you observe a handful of picnic tables and fire rings, a porta-potty and a small woodshed with a water spigot alongside."

    10. Seneca Lake Park Campground

    4 Reviews
    Lore City, OH
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 685-6013

    "Plenty of space between spots. Shower house is beautiful and CLEAN. Includes a very nice laundry room. Views of the lake and ability to launch and dock your boat within walking distance of sites."

    "We stayed at Seneca Lake in our tent, while seeing other attractions in the area. The campground is full of trailers for the weekend and others that are staying all summer."

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Cabin Reviews near Clifton, OH

280 Reviews of 39 Clifton Campgrounds


  • Katie
    Sep. 8, 2020

    Lake Hope State Park Campground

    Great Location, Good Vibes, Slightly Slanted Sites

    Stayed over Labor Day Weekend and was pleasantly surprised by the site we got for booking only a week in advance! Would stay again!

    - Many sites are quite sloped and slanted, but this cannot be determined by pictures online. 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

    - Clean pit style restrooms! With running water restrooms dispersed through the campground.

    - Lake Hope was a good size for kayaking (and rentals were open and only ~$10 per person per hour for various boating devices).

    - Fishing allowed anywhere!

    - Cool hiking trails throughout to see caves, The Hope Furnace, and water features!

    - Only ~30-40min from all the must see attractions of Hocking Hills and surrounding area!

    - Camp Store with wood, ice, etc.

  • Megan M.
    Jul. 8, 2019

    Forked Run State Park Campground

    Dirty pit toilets. Dirty sinks. Beautiful lake.

    This state park has a beautiful lake and a nice beach. There are boat rentals and a frisbee golf course. Overall, this part of the park is beautiful. 

    The campgrounds, however, leave a lot to be desired. The people were really nice, but the facilities were terrible. The pit toilets were filthy- covered in flies, spiderwebs and dirt. They look like they have not been hosed out since the 70's. The showers and sinks are in an old, old building- it could be fine if it were cleaned daily, but it was filthy too. I was there 3 days and the showers and sinks were never cleaned. They were pretty gross from the start, but then by Saturday night one shower housed a pile of feces. No kidding. Poop in the shower. 

    We stayed in the camper cabin, which is just a very basic shed with a bed, bunk beds, air conditioning and heat. We stayed there because it was July and I wanted A/C and electricity. The cabin smelled like mold. 

    I'd go back to this lake but will not stay in the campgrounds again.

  • David M.
    Aug. 15, 2024

    Pops Place Camping

    Hidden gem in Ohio

    I highly recommend pop's place.  I stayed there Aug 2024 and as of that date the rustic tent camping was $20.  This is an ideal base camp for riding your motorcycle on the scenic roads in that area of Ohio such as the triple nickel.  The owners are very nice people and helpful.  The porta john and shower were very clean.  The shower uses an on demand water heater.  The narrow cabin you see in some photos is now a gravel pad for RV type camping with electric.  The wider cabin in the photos is still there, but was currently rented so he couldn't take me on a tour of it.  He took me on a tour of the new cabin he is building and it will be a nice play to stay when he is done.  They sell firewood for $5.  The common grass area has wood lounge chairs, common fire ring, playground,  and cornhole boards.  If you are tent camping and need to charge your phone he has no problem with you using the electric outlet at the RV site if no one is there.  I forgot to suggest to him that maybe add an external electric outlet at the shower house since electric is there for the water heater.  There is a spigot on the outside of the shower house to get drinking water.  There is a basketball backboard near the current cabin if you happen to bring a basketball for your kids to use.  There is good verizon cell service there, I did not expect it because of the location and hills in the area.  I don't hammock camp, but it looked like there were trees far enough apart in the line of pines for hanging 2 hammocks.  One of the photos showed 3 picnic tables for tent campers.  There was only one when I stayed, but I assume it's a temporary or cyclical thing and I was the only tent camper and would have shared it anyway.

    Of note for motorcyclists is that the road the campground is on is paved (good riding to the north of it) and the campground drive is decent gravel for street bikes.

  • Jennifer B.
    Oct. 26, 2019

    River Run Campground — North Bend State Park

    Hikers' Heaven

    North Bend State Park is located at the halfway point of the 72-mile North Bend Rail Trail, so it’s a great camping spot for hikers, bikers and horseback riders who want to explore this scenic trail which crosses 35-bridges and cuts through 11-tunnels where the B&O Railroad used to travel. 

    I highly recommend this trail to hikers because the scenery is spectacular, the wildlife plentiful, and the tunnels are really cool. The trail passes through some quaint towns such as the former oil boom-town of Cairo where many of the buildings from the late 1800’s and early 1900’s are still standing. 

    North Bend State Park has a year-round lodge, year-round cabins and two campgrounds open from mid-April to mid-November. 

    The Cokeley Campground has 28-sites with both water and electricity, picnic tables and fire pits. The bathhouse includes a small coin-op laundry. It’s close to the boat dock at North Bend Lake. I didn’t select this campground because it doesn’t have much shade.

    I stayed at the River Run Campground which has 49-sites along the shores of the North Fork of the Hughes River with electric and non-electric sites to choose from. Four sites are ADA accessible. Each site has paved parking, a picnic table and fire pit. The bathhouse was clean and nicely tiled with hand soap and paper towels provided. The on-site staff was extremely friendly and you get a generous wheelbarrow full of firewood, cut from local downed trees, for$5. 

    The lodge looked a little dated, but had a good home-style restaurant which was popular with travelers. The year-round cabins have been updated with ADA wheelchair ramps and wraparound decks. I may return and rent one after the campground closes so I can do some cross- country skiing on the North Bend Rail Trail this winter.

    I paddled on the North Bend Lake which was extremely peaceful and beautiful, with the colors of fall surrounding me on all sides. I brought my own kayak, but they had boats for rent. There were several fishermen on the water and on the lakeside dock. They told me they catch bass and catfish at this 300-acre lake. The trail around the lake would be good for birders because I spotted ducks, hawks and wood-peckers.

    North Bend State Park would be good for kids because they have playgrounds, mini-golf and an outdoor swimming pool(closed when I visited in October, but looked really nice).

  • Sarah G.
    Aug. 18, 2018

    Burr Oak State Park Campground

    Group Camp

    This is a great place to camp! Very spacious with lots of fire rings and picnic tables. The Blue Trail goes through here and provides a fun hike. There is a bathroom across the road and access to water at the entrance of the site. Showers are 15 minutes walk or a quick drive away.

  • Dave V.
    Aug. 24, 2017

    Mountwood Park Family Campground(Wood County Park)

    Know Before You Go

    As with any trip, do your research, read your reviews, peruse Google Satellite maps and talk to locals when you can.

    Mountwood County Park http://www.mountwoodpark.org/about.html is located about 15 minutes east of Parkersburg on Rt 50. Heading east on Rt 50 from Parkersburg, WV you will arrive at Mountwood County Park on the right...but the campground portion is a mile further east on the left side of the road. Both are marked by road signage...but most would assume they are all in one location.

    If you bring your quads, dirt bikes or mountain bikes with you when you camp, then Mountwood County Park is for you. Right off the back of Mountwood are plenty of ATV trails to keep you busy during your stay. If bombing mountain bike trails is your thing, then across the highway from the campground is your dream. If relaxing in a serene mountain or river valley campground atmosphere is what you desire...keep driving east on Rt 50 another 20 minutes to North Bend State Park.

    The primitive tent sites ($20 nightly) are less than desirable and more of an afterthought...and I'm being gracious. There is patchy tall grass, dirt and rocks with no leveled areas. And you have to wander a distance to the restroom/showerhouse when needed. You can rent the tiny cabins ($40 nightly) up on the top of the hill if you desire. They were rented and filled during my visit, surrounded with trailers filled with quads (not a bad thing, just not what I was expecting). One of the main ATV offroad trail entrances is a hundred yards or so past the primitive tent sites so anticipate traffic and some noise. There were a few electric/water sites available for RV/Campers but the majority of them were filled.

    It does appear that that there are several "long term campers" at numerous sites, as wooden steps and decks are built and attached to the campers. I would not describe the campground as neat and tidy, but fills a need.

    The other portion of the county park lies across Rt 50 about 1/2 mile east. This is where you will find a nice 50 acre lake...shaped like a "T" on its side... for short paddles or fishing (no swimming permitted), a solid collection of varied ability MTB trails and a cool, little local WV Oil history museum. Being a bit of a history buff, I was fascinated by the museum...how the local town was created during the oil boon and then destroyed by fire...of an enormous wilderness mansion that sat where the campground now sits. Interesting stuff.

    There is a nice dog park if you brought your pooch. Several picnic areas with picnic shelters, playgrounds, and decent shared hiking trails.

    As stated, if your main purpose is to MTB or ATV, then you might be contented with Mountwood County Park Campground. As county parks go, Mountwood County Park, itself, is nice and has a lot to offer. If quiet camping is your objective, I would recommend NorthBend State Park just down the road a piece.

  • Napunani
    Jun. 25, 2022

    National Road Campground

    One Night Stay Along Interstate 70

    PROS 

    $3.50 Vet discount

    Chelsea very friendly and helpful with phone reservation and texting confirmation 

    Good overnight stay just 1 miles off of Interstate 70 

    Wooden picnic table 

    Toilet/shower house very clean 

    Good night sky viewing 

    Nice small lake and small splash pad 

    Mostly quiet except for noise from National Road 

    CONS 

    Shore power breaker bad at assigned campsite so had no power at our site but park handyman arrived quickly and changed out the breaker 

    Pull-thru site #18 was very unleveled from front-to-back; hitch was on ground and rear stabilizers were fully extended with blocks underneath

    No one available at check-in office on a Friday afternoon and we had no idea what site we had been assigned by Chelsea

    No mention of needing a code for toilet/shower building and was not provided one, so had to scurry to find it when nature called

    Paid cash in order to avoid 3% credit card fee 

    Had to return to office to get paid receipt 

    No fire pit 

    No WiFi 

    1 bar Verizon

  • Kellie A.
    May. 24, 2021

    Salt Fork State Park Campground

    My Go-to Weekend Getaway

    Saltfork is located about 45 minutes from my house, and makes for the perfect overnight trip. 

    There are tons of things to do, and lots of space in which to do them. My favorites includes hiking trails, and the lakeside dog park. 

    I stay in the primitive camping, it allows for more privacy and quiet. Although it also means you are relegated to the pit toilets. I personally don't mind them, but I know some campers will make the drive to the nicer shower house in the RV heavy side of the park. 

    Each site has a picnic table and fire ring, the fire rings in the primitive section need some work, as the grates are very old and small.

  • L
    Sep. 24, 2018

    Lake Hope State Park Campground

    Delightful, Beautiful, friendly rangers, lots of activities

    We were there during an off holiday weekend so the crowd was low. It is beautifully hilly there. The parking pad was fairly level and a a bit narrow. The campsite had a bit of an incline. The fire pit and picnic table looked newer. We camped near a restroom and there were 2 shower houses. However, one was being renovated at the time. The nature center was very well done with educational information that would be useful for the great hiking trails in the park. We did not get to be on the lake but they had several options for rental of water toys such as canoe, kayaks, water bikes, and pontoon boats. There also was a nice beach with a play-set nearby. The lodge was attractive and they did serve meals there. We did not eat there but we did check out the menu. There was something good for all tastes and delicious sounding desserts too. The dinning room had large windows all around to view the woods. They had lots of hummingbird feeders. We missed the hummingbird program where you can hand feed them. That is only during July and August months. I was sorry to have missed that. We will being returning to enjoy more of all this park has to offer.


Guide to Clifton

Cabin camping near Clifton, Ohio offers a delightful escape into nature, with various options that cater to different preferences and needs.

Cabin campers appreciate these amenities

  • Enjoy the comfort of cabins at Stockport RV Park, where you’ll find electric hookups and clean facilities to enhance your stay.
  • Burr Oak State Park Campground features cabins that provide a cozy retreat, along with access to showers and restrooms for convenience.
  • Experience the rustic charm of cabins at Pop's Place Camping, where you can enjoy hot showers and a welcoming atmosphere.

Cabins are available at these campgrounds

  • Burr Oak State Park Campground offers a variety of cabin options, perfect for families looking to explore the great outdoors.
  • For a unique experience, consider staying at Pop's Place Camping, where you can enjoy a cabin stay while being close to scenic motorcycle routes.
  • Seneca Lake Park Campground provides cabin accommodations with full hookups, ideal for those who want a blend of comfort and nature.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Clifton, OH is Burr Oak State Park Campground with a 4-star rating from 33 reviews.

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