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Best Cabin Camping near Columbus, OH

489 Reviews

Rustic cabin rentals near Columbus provide varying levels of comfort and amenities. Alum Creek State Park Campground offers cabins with electricity and basic furnishings, while Delaware State Park features cabins with mini-fridges and microwaves. Most cabins include beds, tables, and benches for organization. "The KOA was what one expects of the KOA lots of features and not very secluded. The Kabins were lovely. The design is nice as the bunk beds are in their own separate room," noted one visitor about Buckeye Lake-Columbus East KOA. Hocking Hills State Park, though farther from Columbus, provides Sherman cabins with two sets of bunk beds, mini-fridges, microwaves, and air conditioning.

Cabin styles range from basic structures to more comfortable accommodations with heating and cooling systems. Cross Creek Camping Resort and Cardinal Center Campground offer year-round cabin options, while others like Buckeye Lake KOA operate seasonally from April through October. Most locations require advance reservations, especially during summer and fall weekends. Pet policies vary by location - some cabins welcome pets while others prohibit them entirely. A visitor to Delaware State Park noted, "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."

Visitors should plan to bring their own bedding, pillows, and towels as these are rarely provided in cabin rentals. Kitchen facilities vary significantly - some cabins feature only outdoor fire rings with cooking grates, while others include microwaves and mini-refrigerators. Due to health code regulations, many cabins require all food preparation to be done outside. Camp stores at locations like Buckeye Lake KOA and Hocking Hills State Park sell essential items including firewood, ice, and basic groceries. Larger grocery stores are located in nearby towns like Delaware, Canal Winchester, and Buckeye Lake. One camper at Jackson Lake Park observed that their cabin included "a very small bathroom with a toilet and shower, and a small kitchenette with a microwave, sink, and mini-fridge."

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Best Cabin Sites Near Columbus, Ohio (40)

    1. Alum Creek State Park Campground

    80 Reviews
    Lewis Center, OH
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 548-4039

    "Nice, flat campsites, running water and flush toilets. I believe all sites are electric and we brought a projector/screen to watch some movies."

    "Alum Creek State Park is just under 40 minutes from Columbus. It makes a great weekend getaway from the city. The campground offers some spots next to the water which have a wonderful view."

    2. Cross Creek Camping Resort

    13 Reviews
    Lewis Center, OH
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 549-2267

    $35 - $95 / night

    "Cross Creek Camping Resort in Delaware, Ohio is a very nice campground with friendly staff and lots of amenities!"

    "Must sure have a tree and grass with fire pits and a table."

    3. Delaware State Park Campground

    37 Reviews
    Radnor, OH
    29 miles
    Website

    "We can imagine that this park is pretty full in the summer with all their amenities and close proximity to major Ohio cities. "

    "A fire ring, picnic table, and electric hookup complete each site. Generous foliage provides separation between most sites. 

    Bath/Shower: Fully contained all-gender units in the third loop."

    4. Jackson Lake Park

    7 Reviews
    Lithopolis, OH
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (614) 837-2656

    $40 - $139 / night

    "We booked last minute on a holiday weekend and had like 2 options for a spot. I wasn’t happy with our spot but again that’s my own fault."

    "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."

    5. Hocking Hills State Park Campground

    109 Reviews
    South Bloomingville, OH
    45 miles
    Website

    $29 - $46 / night

    "We stayed in a Sherman cabin; it included two sets of bunk beds, a mini fridge, microwave and a/c. The pool was clean (tho' unheated) and showerhouses well-maintained."

    "Best state park in Ohio for sure! 2 1/2 hour drive from Cincinnati, 1 1/2 hour drive from Columbus, and 3 hour drive from Cleveland."

    6. Buckeye Lake-Columbus East KOA

    12 Reviews
    Heath, OH
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 928-0706

    "The KOA was what one expects of the KOA lots of features and not very secluded. The Kabins were lovely.  

    The design is nice as the bunk beds are in their own separate room."

    "The little cabins you can rent out are awesome! They have bunk beds in them and are just enough to have shelter to sleep in and then spend the day outside."

    7. Deer Creek Camping Resort

    6 Reviews
    Mount Sterling, OH
    24 miles

    "We checked one restroom and one wash house: both were in good condition and quite clean. Lysol was in the air.

    The lake was pretty. Watching the herons was relaxing."

    "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"

    8. Buck Creek State Park Campground

    33 Reviews
    Clarence J. Brown Dam and Reservoir, OH
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (937) 322-5284

    $23 - $35 / night

    "A well manicured campground just outside Dayton, easy to get to, back in pavement site with 30A electric, picnic table and fire pit. Plenty of potable water spigots around, just not at the site."

    "We booked a last minute 4th of July weekend and found site 48 available. It had a pretty level pad, lots of green space and a tree for shade."

    9. Lazy River at Granville

    8 Reviews
    Granville, OH
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 366-4385

    "The kids loved the swimming pools and splash pads, the awesome play ground and lots of playing in the creek."

    "My family and I had a great time at this park. Lots for the kids to do with the pool, playground, gaga ball court, activites, etc... The staff is wonderful and super helpful."

    10. Cardinal Center Campground

    8 Reviews
    Kilbourne, OH
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (419) 253-0800

    $47 - $53 / night

    "Staff was very friendly and helpful, we shared some fresh veggies from our garden as we had way too much for just us and asked the welcome center to tell people to help themselves to what ever they wanted"

    "Pros: Full hookup (sewer, water, 50/30 AMP) Level site Partially shaded in afternoon Lots of amenities: indoor pool, stocked lake (catch & release), corn hole, bouncy pad, basketball court &"

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  • 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

  • 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.

  • j
    Oct. 26, 2022

    Hocking Hills KOA Holiday

    Logan Ohio KOA

    Awesome staff family owned for over 20 plus years. Extremely clean well maintained. Shower houses plenty of hot water facilities were very clean sites are well spread apart. Handicap sites available including cabin rentals fire wood and menu items delivered to your campsite from camp kitchen and store. Sites are reasonably level we had to use one 3/4 “ leveler under the wheels in one side. They have sites that are full hook up with wooden decks prices were 80.00 to 135.00 per night for those that were paved and with decks. All the others were water and electric. “ cable and WiFi “ included 70 plus channels. 50 /30 /20 amp power at all sites. Big Rig friendly. Close to all sites. Trails and state park Camp store was well stocked actually had what you needed if you forgot something. Prices were reasonable Definitely recommended to anybody traveling through the area Owner planning to stay open all year working g on some big upgrades to campground to accommodate winter weather camping. Nice swimming staff was very helpful restaurants gas stations groceries with in 10 min drive.

  • Nancy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    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.

  • Renée C.
    Jul. 12, 2017

    At Boulders Edge Cabin and Tipi Retreat

    Amazing!

    Perfect place for a getaway! They have tipi and cabin rentals. Such a nice place tucked away that isn't as over crowded as other places.

  • K
    Sep. 23, 2019

    Buckeye Lake-Columbus East KOA

    Kabin 7 and Kabin 11

    The KOA was what one expects of the KOA lots of features and not very secluded. The Kabins 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. They also included little tables and benches so you can organize yourself in the room.  The front room has a large bed that sleeps two.  Then outside is the picnic table.  Due to health code rules you have to cook and do food outside of the cabin.  

    Our first cabin some of the light bulbs were dead and as a result they moved us to another cabin. Problem solved. 

    The bathrooms were very clean and the folks at the camp store were very helpful. I will say that my friend that took a shower was frustrated as one shower was scalding hot and the other was cold.  The floors were slippery as they didn't have a way to stop the water from going beyond the shower (no rim or lip).  She didn't get to use the Family Shower as you have to get the key from the store.  Shower time was usually before bed time with two little ones as they would get dirty playing during the day.  Since the camp store closes at 8 PM she would just use the standard shower with her kiddos. We thought this was a great feature and would have liked to get a look at the family shower set up. 

    At the camp store, they would drop off the wood via golf carts as you purchased it.  I was able to buy three bundles for $18.00 as it is cheaper that way.  I also purchased two bags of ice.

    The cabin was fun and we were able to keep our trip simple by packing less due to the cabin.  Buckeye Lake State Park is close by and if you don't have a boat they really don't have a lot to offer non-boaters unlike other lake state parks.  We didn't see any trails.  We did go to the "beach" but opted not to swim. Our time was spent at the near by Dawes Arboretum and Newark's Earthworks (mounds). 

    **Will try to come back and upload more photos and videos later as tonight many of my posts are not fully uploading.

  • CampgroundKaren ..
    Aug. 14, 2023

    Pine Creek Cabins & Camping Resort

    Cabin stay

    We stayed in one of the small cabins and loved it! Very clean, with thoughtful amenities. Hot tub on the back porch. This cabin also comes with two horse stalls. Bridle trail access right from campground.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 29, 2024

    Delaware State Park Campground

    Large, well-laid-out park on the Delaware Reservoir

    General: 214-site campground, all with electric hookups. Campsites are in four loops.

    Site Quality: All sites are paved and appeared to be level. A fire ring, picnic table, and electric hookup complete each site. Generous foliage provides separation between most sites. 

    Bath/Shower: Fully contained all-gender units in the third loop. Each one has a bench and a baby changing station. Soap and air dryers. A more traditional bath/shower house was in the fourth loop (don’t know about the first two loops). 

    Activities/Amenities: Several hiking trails (but it was raining when we were there so didn’t explore), a small putt-putt course (free use of putters and balls), disc golf, shuffleboard, basketball, tennis, and a small camper store. Each loop has a playground and other recreational options (i.e. volleyball net). The marina offers water toy rentals. 

    My five-star rating is based on the possibility of what our stay might have been if the weather had cooperated! Unfortunately, it was cold and rainy during our stay in June. We will definitely be back again to take advantage of the marina rentals.

  • not S.
    Aug. 3, 2022

    Hocking Hills State Park Campground

    Beautiful location and basic campground

    We stayed in a Sherman cabin; it included two sets of bunk beds, a mini fridge, microwave and a/c. The pool was clean (tho' unheated) and showerhouses well-maintained. We were glad we stayed in the cabin because it rained heavily while we were there and many sites had standing water. The tent section is very hilly and you may need to be creative with your set-up. We loved the close location to fantastic hiking trails. Take your kids to the pencil sharpener museum while visiting Hocking Hills; it won't take long (it's only one room) and you can gather info at the visitors center next door while you're there.

Guide to Columbus

Cabin camping near Columbus, Ohio offers a delightful escape into nature, combining comfort with the great outdoors. Whether you're looking for family fun or a peaceful retreat, there are several options to consider.

Cabin campers appreciate these amenities

  • At Deer Creek Camping Resort, guests enjoy spacious cabins with access to a beautiful lake, perfect for fishing and swimming.
  • Jackson Lake Park features cabins equipped with essential amenities, making it a great choice for families looking to explore the outdoors.
  • Lazy River at Granville offers cozy cabins with access to a range of activities, including a pool and themed events for all ages.

Some prices for cabin camping range from $44 to $100

Cabins are available at various locations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best cabin camping options near Columbus, Ohio?

The Columbus area offers several excellent cabin camping options. Hocking Hills State Park Campground features Sherman cabins with bunk beds, mini fridges, microwaves, and air conditioning, making it popular despite occasional heavy rainfall. For a unique experience, At Boulders Edge Cabin and Tipi Retreat provides a secluded getaway that's less crowded than other options in the region. Other notable cabin options include Delaware State Park Campground just north of Delaware, Ohio, and Pine Creek Cabins & Camping Resort, which offers clean cabins with thoughtful amenities and hot tubs on back porches.

How much do camping cabins typically cost in Ohio?

Cabin prices in Ohio vary significantly based on amenities, location, and season. Basic cabins at Jackson Lake Park run around $175 per night and include a queen bed, twin bunk beds, a small bathroom with toilet and shower, and a kitchenette with microwave. Buckeye Lake-Columbus East KOA offers Kabins with well-designed layouts featuring separate bunk bed rooms that can sleep four people, along with tables and benches for organization. Generally, expect to pay $75-100 for rustic cabins with minimal amenities, $125-175 for standard cabins with electricity and basic facilities, and $200+ for deluxe cabins with full bathrooms, kitchens, and premium amenities.

What amenities are included in Columbus area camping cabins?

Columbus area camping cabins offer a range of amenities to enhance your stay. Pine Creek Cabins & Camping Resort provides exceptionally clean cabins with thoughtful amenities, including hot tubs on back porches and, for equestrians, two horse stalls with direct bridle trail access. Hocking Hills KOA Holiday offers handicap-accessible cabin rentals with convenient services like firewood and food delivery to your site. Typical cabin amenities in the region include beds with mattresses, electricity, air conditioning, heat, mini-fridges, microwaves, and basic furniture. More upscale cabins might include private bathrooms, kitchenettes, porches or decks, fire rings, picnic tables, and Wi-Fi access.

Are there family-friendly campgrounds with cabins and swimming pools near Columbus?

Alum Creek State Park Campground offers a family-friendly environment with nice, flat campsites, running water, and flush toilets. While maintaining a reasonable noise level despite typically being fully booked, it's an excellent option for families. Delaware State Park Campground spans over 2,000 acres just north of Delaware and features 214 sites with electric hookups across four loops. The campground provides generous foliage for privacy between sites, and all sites include a fire ring, picnic table, and electric hookup. Many state park campgrounds in the area also offer swimming pools or beach access to lakes, playgrounds, hiking trails, and organized activities for children during peak season.

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