Cabin camping near Dellroy, Ohio sits in Carroll County's rolling hills, where elevations range between 900-1,100 feet above sea level. Summer temperatures average 80-85°F during peak camping season, with overnight lows dropping to 60-65°F. Winters are cold with average temperatures below freezing from December through February, making seasonal availability important for cabin rentals.
What to do
Boating access: 50 feet from lakefront sites at Atwood Lake Park Campground. "Docks available 50' from our waterfront lot. We could leave our camper, take the boat over to the beach and drop off the grandkids and me the Nana for swimming at the beach dock," notes Susan S.
Hiking trails: Multiple difficulty levels are available throughout the region. At Tappan Lake Park Campground, "plenty of hiking trails throughout the park" with "the change of season brings a very different atmosphere to the park."
Fishing: Year-round opportunities in area lakes. "Good fishing, clean clean clean," reports a camper about Atwood Lake, while another mentions that Tappan Lake has "great place to camp clean lake and fun to just hang out at the camper."
What campers like
Clean facilities: Regularly maintained showers and restrooms at most cabin locations. At West Branch State Park Campground, campers consistently mention "best bathrooms around! showers great. bathrooms great." Another camper reports, "The shower house and bathrooms are large and clean."
Spacious sites: Room for multiple vehicles at select cabins. "West Branch has private, spacious, shady sites. We can launch our kayaks right from our campsite," notes one reviewer. Another camper mentions, "Site 160. No electricity, no hook ups, but a HUGE lakefront site."
Seasonal amenities: Swimming beaches available during summer. Woods Tall Timber Resort receives praise for its "clean swimming lake" and "from the clean swimming lake, to ziplining, to rv camping, and well kept bath houses."
What you should know
Reservation requirements: Book early for prime spots. Most cabins require reservations 6 months in advance for peak season. "Make reservations! (6 months in advance). Waterside sites fill up quickly!" advises a West Branch camper.
Site levelness: Some areas require leveling equipment. At Salt Fork State Park Campground, most sites are "large and level" but some areas may vary. A camper notes, "Site are packed together like other parks and majority are large and level."
Utility availability: Varies by location and site. A West Branch camper mentions, "The water fill is on an incline so when our tank was 'full' pulling away from fill station it was really only 2/3 full."
Seasonal closures: Some cabins unavailable in winter. Woods Tall Timber Resort operates seasonally "from May 1 to Nov 1," requiring winter cabin campers to look elsewhere during colder months.
Tips for camping with families
Family activities: Organized weekend events keep children entertained. At West Branch, "An ice cream social is held on Saturday evenings that my children always love to attend," while another notes "The park office loans games and sports equipment to campers."
Kid-friendly amenities: Playgrounds and beach areas designed for children. "Nice playground with toy stocked sandpit, volleyball net," reports a West Branch visitor. At Canton/East Sparta KOA Holiday, "Horseback riding on site. Great family owned KOA."
Multiple cabin configurations: Options for different family sizes. "This was our go-to spot for 10 years now. We're started in a tent, moved to a pop-up, and now we're in a pull behind travel-trailer," shares a camper about Atwood Lake.
Tips from RVers
Site selection considerations: Choose sites with proper clearance. At Atwood Lake, some mention "The sites were very small. With only a 29' camper our truck barely fit perpendicular off the road. If we'd parked alongside camper we'd have no lot."
Hookup quality: Full-service sites available. "Sites are new, clean, full hookups, with plenty of paved surfaces to park. Camper sites are level and the hookups are new and easy to use," notes a Tappan Lake visitor about their section 5 sites.
Seasonal RV considerations: Weather impacts. "We had a cozy cabin with 2 bathrooms" during fall camping when temperatures drop at night, notes a visitor. For winter cabin camping, look for locations with adequate heating systems and indoor amenities.
