Best Glamping near Columbus, OH

Ohio's state capital also happens to be near some of the best camping in the state. Near Columbus, OH, you can explore the outdoors at a city park that feels miles away from civilization or travel deep into a national forest. With numerous campgrounds near the city, you won't have to go far to pitch your tent before checking out the area, visiting Scioto-Grove Metro Park, or going hiking in Wayne National Forest. The Scioto River also runs through the area with opportunities to spend time boating, fishing, and swimming. There are campsites accessible by boat or vehicle, as well as options for RVs with all of the needed amenities.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Columbus, Ohio (23)

    1. Alum Creek State Park Campground

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

    "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."

    "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."

    2. Delaware State Park Campground

    37 Reviews
    Radnor, OH
    29 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. "

    3. Jackson Lake Park

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

    $40 - $139 / night

    "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."

    "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."

    4. Buckeye Lake-Columbus East KOA

    12 Reviews
    Heath, OH
    27 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."

    5. Deer Creek Camping Resort

    6 Reviews
    Mount Sterling, OH
    24 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"

    6. 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 arrived three hours after check in started and headed straight to the camp office to check in."

    7. Cardinal Center Campground

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

    $47 - $53 / night

    "We arrived on Thursday afternoon registered and set up at our site."

    "Our site was on a cul de sac and was close to the pool. The sites and road were gravel. They have an indoor pool, stocked fishing pond, and an indoor clubhouse with a pool table."

    8. Tar Hollow State Park Campground

    24 Reviews
    Adelphi, OH
    43 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. "

    9. Dillon State Park Campground

    26 Reviews
    Nashport, OH
    47 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. Autumn Lakes Family Campgrounds

    1 Review
    Centerburg, OH
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 625-6600
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Glamping Reviews near Columbus, OH

313 Reviews of 23 Columbus Campgrounds


  • Shannon G.The Dyrt PRO User
    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.

  • 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.

  • Grace D.
    May. 8, 2019

    Alum Creek State Park Campground

    Peaceful, quiet, and scenic.

    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.

  • 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

  • Mike F.
    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.

  • 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.

  • Fred J.
    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!

  • Mary S.
    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.

  • AM S.
    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.


Frequently Asked Questions

What glamping options are available near Columbus, Ohio?

The Columbus area offers several glamping options for those seeking an elevated outdoor experience. Alum Creek State Park Campground provides a beautiful lakeside setting just 40 minutes from Columbus with spacious sites and modern amenities, making it perfect for glamping setups. For those looking for more luxurious accommodations, Buckeye Lake-Columbus East KOA offers premium sites with additional amenities. The region's state parks and private campgrounds feature various levels of comfort from basic cabins to fully-equipped glamping tents, with many sites offering electricity, running water, and access to recreational activities.

Are there campgrounds with yurts near Columbus?

Yes, there are campgrounds with yurts in the Columbus area. Deer Creek State Park Campground offers yurt accommodations that provide a unique glamping experience with more amenities than traditional tent camping. Another option is Hocking Hills KOA Holiday, which is known for its variety of alternative accommodations including yurts. These structures typically include basic furniture, electricity, and sometimes heating/cooling options while still providing an immersive outdoor experience. Reservations for yurts should be made well in advance, especially during peak camping season, as they tend to book quickly due to their popularity.

Are there glamping sites with swimming pools near Columbus?

Yes, there are glamping sites with swimming access near Columbus. Deer Creek Camping Resort offers glamping accommodations with swimming facilities to enhance your stay. Cardinal Center Campground provides camping options with access to swimming amenities. Additionally, many state parks around Columbus, such as Buck Creek and Delaware State Park, offer glamping opportunities with swimming access via beaches rather than pools. For the best swimming options, look for campgrounds that offer both upgraded accommodations and water recreation facilities. During summer months, these swimming amenities are particularly popular, so booking well in advance is recommended.

What private campgrounds offer glamping experiences around Columbus?

Private campgrounds around Columbus offer a range of glamping experiences with added comfort and amenities. Top O' The Caves Campground provides upgraded camping experiences with scenic views and proximity to natural attractions. Jackson Lake Park offers cabin rentals with amenities like queen beds, bunk beds, bathrooms, and kitchenettes - perfect for those wanting a glamping experience without pitching a tent. Other private options include campgrounds with deluxe cabins, safari tents, and premium RV sites with added amenities like fire rings, picnic tables, and easy access to activities. Many private campgrounds also offer on-site conveniences such as camp stores, Wi-Fi, and recreational facilities.