Best Glamping near Clifton, OH

Blue Rock State Park and Burr Oak State Park offer distinctive glamping experiences within southeastern Ohio's rolling hills. Blue Rock features yurts alongside standard cabins, providing elevated comfort for travelers seeking a middle ground between tent camping and resort accommodations. The accommodations include proper beds with linens, climate control systems, and private decks overlooking the forested landscape. One reviewer noted, "The park is beautiful, lots of wildlife, and the trails were great." Burr Oak State Park provides glamping options with lake views and access to boating facilities. The luxury outdoor stays feature electricity, comfortable furnishings, and proximity to the park's lodge where guests can enjoy dining and drinks when not preparing meals in their kitchenettes.

Hiking trails weave throughout both parks, with Blue Rock's paths described as "absolutely breathtaking - beautiful, serene and smelled like wildflowers." The parks offer water recreation on their respective lakes, with Burr Oak providing boat rentals for glampers interested in exploring the water. A visitor highlighted, "The lodge on the opposite side of the lake offers great food and drinks." Wildlife viewing opportunities abound in both locations, with numerous species of birds and small mammals visible from private glamping decks. Winter glamping is available at Burr Oak, where heated accommodations provide a cozy base for off-season exploration. Both properties maintain a balance of natural immersion and boutique camping amenities, with clean facilities and helpful staff to enhance the luxury camping experience.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Clifton, Ohio (22)

    1. Ashland RV Park

    3 Reviews
    Marietta, OH
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 350-8157

    "Large open campground minutes from downtown Marrietta OH owner and Staff are very friendly and easy going! Clean, nice newer bath house."

    "Very close to the nice little downtown Marietta, Ohio but still very rural location. Large sites. Great staff. Absolutely love this place. Slow pace and quiet."

    2. Burr Oak State Park Campground

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

    "Luxurious accommodations and continental breakfasts won’t be found here…..a space to unwind and reflect will."

    "Site 41 with a paved pad and electric. We were across from the shower house and bathrooms. The office is closed but a staff person was on site."

    3. Hook Lake (Campground A) — Jesse Owens State Park

    6 Reviews
    McConnelsville, OH
    15 miles

    "Hook Lake AEP is I think the second largest of the campground areas, outside McConnellsville, Oh.

    Hook Lake campsites are spread throughout the woodland loop above the lake recreation area."

    "We did buy wood from a private home in a near by town. Great deal. $10 for a whole wheel barrow full of wood. Quality wood (dry and well cut). "

    4. Salt Fork State Park Campground

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

    $23 - $34 / night

    "** and right on the lake!! Found this by mistake on our way out, and the dogs loved it. Access to lake, a beach, well fenced."

    "Lots of great sites to pick from, lots of loops, shady sites , secluded sites, handicap sites and more."

    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

    "I've included a photo of the map the attendant had to show a view of the areas...electric and non-electric with a total of 151 sites. "

    "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. Strouds Run State Park Campground

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

    "In mid April 2023 I arrived late afternoon and there were TONS of spots available. Happy with the spot I picked. There was some noise from other campsites, but overall not terrible."

    "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."

    8. 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"

    9. Dillon State Park Campground

    26 Reviews
    Nashport, OH
    44 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."

    10. Shadow Lake RV Resort

    2 Reviews
    Woodsfield, OH
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 472-1530

    "I stayed here in the worse month possible for camping in ohio but the owner made it a great experience. They are very accommodating."

    "We came to Shadow Lake in October to camp for the month. To get here, you must drive through the rolling hills of Southern Ohio, which is absolutely gorgeous in October!"

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Glamping Reviews near Clifton, OH

233 Reviews of 22 Clifton Campgrounds


  • 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.

  • Blaine V.
    Feb. 20, 2022

    Shadow Lake RV Resort

    Great place and service

    I stayed here in the worse month possible for camping in ohio but the owner made it a great experience. They are very accommodating. Even though every thing was snowy and muddy I could tell this is a very well taken care of place. Shower house was clean and warm. The laundry mat washed and dried great. As a construction worker I have payed way more for way less. This place is gem for construction/oil field workers in the area.

  • 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.

  • Amanda S.
    Jun. 19, 2021

    Burr Oak State Park Campground

    Beautiful but questionable design.

    We stayed down at the "lake" spots which are not on the lake but quite above it. Our first site was #19, we were even hesitant to park our 23ft camper in it, but we did and then realized that as soon as we try to get in or out of the camper, it was a steep drop down 5ft. All the sites around this part were steep and tents were pitched on hillsides and most people only stayed for 1 night. We moved to a flatter spot but still had some fun fanagaling the camper in it. Very quiet campground during the week but as soon as Friday hits, it's crazy and loud. We had some neighbors who didn't respect the Quiet hours starting at 10pm and were told very nicely by the Park Ranger and still made a huge fuss. Glad we only stayed for 2 nights.

  • K
    Jul. 27, 2016

    Dillon State Park Campground

    A Weekend at Dillon State Park

    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. There are 183 electric sites in this campground, many shady, and almost all having at least partial shade. Pets are permitted in all sites except 1 through 32. These electric sites are divided into three sections with restrooms with flush toilets, shower houses and playgrounds in each. The restrooms and shower houses I used were very clean.

    There is also a walk-in section of non electric sites that are different than what I usually think of as walk-in sites because parking was just yards away.

    The camp store was well stocked and probably has anything you forgot. They also sell firewood.

    The huge 18 hole disc golf course seemed to be a popular attraction.

    I enjoyed the five well marked hiking trails through the woods. These trails range from easy to difficult, the longest being 4.4 miles.

    From the campground, you will have to drive to the beach or hike a couple miles though the woods as I did. My only complaint about this campground is the beach. There are no lifeguards or concessions and I am told, that after a rain, this beach can look uninviting. Near the beach is a wading pool with a fountain for younger children. Adjacent to the beach area there are tennis courts, basketball courts and a very shady picnic area with tables and pavilions.

    There are boat launches for your boats at the marina but the only watercraft that can be rented are kayaks and canoes.

  • J
    Nov. 2, 2020

    Dillon State Park Campground

    Cabins are fun for families, sometimes full of skunks, great trails

    We enjoyed renting a cabin with the family at several different times.  

    The mountain bike trails are so rugged and fun, difficult for biking.  You can hike them too, and they offer nice views of the lake.

    The area seems to have a skunk issue at times, and it can get smelly near the cabins.

    The cabins have nice fire pits and kitchens have enough space and facilities to make a nice family dinner.

    The lake is large enough to boat on and you can do paddling sports there easily. 

    The park has tennis courts and lots of other recreation: boating, hiking, swimming, biking.

  • Ryan M.
    Oct. 26, 2021

    Burr Oak State Park Campground

    What You Make Of It

    Luxurious accommodations and continental breakfasts won’t be found here…..a space to unwind and reflect will. The sites are sloped and ill paved but the sights, the sights are quintessential Southeast Ohio. Rolling hills dotted with little burgs where the oil has dried up but the resolve has yet to. A slight traverse down the hill lends views normally reserved for travel mags and postcards if just a bit of adventure is employed.

  • Lindsay W.
    May. 17, 2018

    Barkcamp State Park Campground

    Great place to take kids for cookout and swimming/boating.

    Many area's with grills set up, but Holliday, it fills up fast. Wear your swimsuit under your clothes. No longer has changing rooms unless u wanna change in a porta potty!

  • Shelly S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 6, 2017

    Blue Rock State Park Campground

    It's moss I think....

    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.

    Out of the way, small camping area with basic sites. A cool feature is a few of the sites have pavilion type covered patios that you can pitch your tent in to help stay dry during inclimate weather.

    Otherwise the sites are close together. Though there are a few sites that are more off to themselves, they are still wide open with sparse tree cover.

    The restroom is basic, the showerhouse is located at the reservoir beach as well as the camp store and boat rental.The staff was very knowledgeable about the area and conversational.

    Several trails are in the area, the Horse Camp is up the road. In addition to this area there is the Blue Rock State Forest that offers several out door activities, check out their map and site online.


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