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    Several state parks and private campgrounds near Friendship, Ohio offer cabin accommodations ranging from basic to fully furnished. Shawnee State Park Campground provides cabins with electricity and convenient access to hiking trails. The cabins at Lazy Village Campground & RV Park include water and electric hookups, with additional services available for extended stays. A visitor commented that "the office is quaint and has a limited supply food and drinks but there is a Dollar General just down the street and a small gas station the other direction for your beverage needs." Sandy Springs Campground features river-view cabins along the Ohio River with 50 amp electrical service and water hookups.

    Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Carter Caves State Resort Park Campground offers cabin rentals with varying levels of amenities, operating seasonally from April through October. KOA cabins at Ashland Huntington West KOA provide more standardized accommodations with reliable amenities and are available year-round. Many cabins throughout the region are pet-friendly, though specific rules vary by location. According to reviews, some campgrounds like Shawnee State Park offer "a great ranger/naturalist who made the days go by in a memorable way" with organized activities that cabin guests can participate in during their stay.

    Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Basic cabin kitchens typically feature minimal cooking equipment, so packing essential cookware is recommended. Several campgrounds have small camp stores with limited provisions, though selection varies significantly. Long's Retreat Family Resort maintains a market with camping essentials and basic groceries. Larger shopping options are limited in the immediate area, prompting one reviewer to note that there's "not much access to a good town for supplies so bring what you need." Cell service can be unreliable at many cabin locations, particularly at Shawnee State Park where reviewers mention having to visit the lodge area to get a signal.

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      1. Sandy Springs Campground

      5.0(37)12mi from Friendship20 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "This is a peaceful and quiet campground located along the Ohio River. All sites have 50 amp and water hook ups. Most have fire rings and picnic tables."

      "The view of the Ohio river was really lovely. There was a boat launch very close by and we took our inflatable SUPs and put in at the boat launch which was nice and sandy."

      from $35 - $125 / night

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      2. Carter Caves State Resort Park Campground

      4.2(46)23mi from Friendship120 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Park was nice, clean and has friendly staff. We liked that we could walk to the bathrooms and not have to drive there. We stayed at site 100 and really enjoyed the shade trees."

      "The campground was a little confusing at first because the sign says next left, when the next left is the out driveway."

      from $25 - $85 / night

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      3. Shawnee State Forest Backpack Trail Campsites

      4.5(2)6mi from FriendshipTents, Cabins

      "Shawnee State Park was totally without any phone signal. Right on the border of Kentucky, in Ohio, you are in the small town almost South."

      "The entire loop is around 36 miles. There are seven campsites along the trail, and all but one has water access, which was really nice on our trek."

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      4. Lazy Village Campground & RV Park

      5.0(1)1mi from FriendshipRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "They have a laundry facility, firewood for sale and can also refill your propane if you need it. This is a really cool campground because it’s situated on an old racetrack."

      from $40 / night

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      5. Ashland Huntington West Campground

      3.7(19)27mi from FriendshipRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Picnic tables and fire ring. Didn't appreciate the grill in the next site (thought it was too close to us). We were in Site #8. Not sure what all is around here."

      "The staff was extremely nice and helpful, bath house and laundry was clean. The water at our site was inoperable and they offered to move us without me even having to ask which was nice."

      from $55 - $85 / night

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      6. Dragonfly Outdoor Adventures

      5.0(1)16mi from FriendshipRVs, Tents, Cabins
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      7. Long's Retreat Family Resort

      4.8(13)29mi from FriendshipRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Unfortunately they no longer do overnight camping so your options are to do seasonal, or rent a cabin. Their cabins are very nice. There is so much to do like go karts, swimming, water slides, etc."

      "I enjoyed every second I spent at this camp ground... very friendly staff.. great cabins.. awesome environment!! I plan on going back often this summer!"

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      8. Iron Ridge - Lake Vesuvius

      4.6(8)27mi from Friendship34 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Great campground with super easy access to the trail and lake. The sites are spread apart enough so you aren’t right beside someone - and shaded."

      "Love the privacy this provides. Our favorite “close to home campground”!"

      from $15 - $20 / night

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      9. Ben's Happy Trails - Horse Stable & Campground

      Be the first to review8mi from FriendshipRVs, Tents, Cabins
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      10. Zilpo Campground

      4.7(49)48mi from Friendship169 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "When you follow the steps down, there was a very large camping area with the fire ring. We were able to set an RV mat with our ez-up and then set up our cooking kitchen across the way."

      "tab=fees Cabin Electric$75.00 Standard Electric$30.00 Standard Electric Other$41.00 Standard Nonelectric$22.00 Standard Nonelectric Other$27.00 Standard Nonelectric Double Site$33.00

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    • D
      Jun. 11, 2022

      Paint Creek State Park Campground

      Premium sites are

      We paid extra to have a "Premium" site, which meant we got a deck. That deck held our picnic table,  but there was no room to put our camping chairs. And though we were close to the lake, you could not see it through the trees. We could barely get out of our trailer and into the driveway without falling into a ravine. The fire pit had to be put on the back side of our trailer next to the road as that was the only spot it could fit. We were told to check out other sites in case we want to come back. Ha. The staff knew no one who had ever been here would ever take this site! But... we won't need to check out other sites as we'll never come back.

    • Shannon G.The Dyrt PRO User
      Oct. 25, 2021

      Zilpo Campground

      A Week of Relaxation

      This was a week long trip for our 7th Anniversary. We brought our small a-frame, kayaks, ez-up, kitchen set up and one of our dogs, Butters, with us for this trip. We've never been to this campground before so we tried to do some research on reviews - the good, the bad the ugly. We found that the H loop seemed to be the way to go so we reserved H006. It had a very level pad for our camper - that was a plus and it included electric. There was a tent pad at the top where we would sit in the morning with coffee. When you follow the steps down, there was a very large camping area with the fire ring. We were able to set an RV mat with our ez-up and then set up our cooking kitchen across the way. The picnic table was huge (no gaps!) and provide plenty of seating for more than just the two of us. There were three lantern/food polls available to use, one at the top and two at the bottom. Across the street was extra parking and a path that led down to your own private beach. We didn't have to go to the beach (which was closed for the season) to enjoy the lake. We loved our site and although we had sites on either side - you weren't on top of each other. 

      There was a man-made path you could follow down to the lower road and take a short walk to the shower house. The shower house was ok - three toilets (one broken) and three showers (the handicap out of order). The toilets flushed "hard", in other words, be read to step out as you hit the flush button as it tends to splash more than it should. The showers had a door, a small bench for clothes and a very small stall. It was kept clean, but still covered in bugs/cobwebs/etc. There are two shower houses in H loop.

      We walked the H loop at least twice a day - almost a mile around. There are not very many electric sites on the loop. Some sites were single and some were double (much larger). We did get to walk/drive through the other loops - they were ok as well, but I would only go back knowing we'd be in H. 

      We drove out to do a couple of short hikes. No bears, but lots of nature - tons of mushrooms! We even drove through the Clear Creek campground - not a lot there, drop toilets and the water main was broken. Very low key if that's what you're looking for. We stopped by a small park and saw the old iron furnace, pretty cool and lot's of places to picnic. 

      We loved our site, the H loop and the variety of things we got to do while we were there.

    • K
      Jul. 2, 2021

      Zilpo Campground

      Land and Lake Beauty

      This campground has it all:)  I picked this campsite as it is further south in the Daniel Boone National Forest so it isn't near the chaos of the climbing that is found further North.  

      "Peak Season Rates as listed on website - https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232370?tab=fees

      Cabin Electric$75.00 Standard Electric$30.00 Standard Electric Other$41.00 Standard Nonelectric$22.00 Standard Nonelectric Other$27.00 Standard Nonelectric Double Site$33.00

      Limit 6 people and 2 vehicles per single campsite; additional vehicles will be charged$8/night; additional campers will be charged$1/night A$5 nightly fee is charged for electric hookups Each cabin has 2 double bunk beds with out mattresses, Please bring your own sleeping bags or other bedding."

      We wanted to check out the cabins as they looked so darling.  We couldn't quite tell if the cabins had AC or heat. 

      As for the beach, it was a blast and we spent pretty much the whole day there and every day with the heat. At night the beach is sadly closed but if you go up a little more on the road you will find another "beach" spot that isn't closed so you can look at the stars over the lake. 

      It is a pain to get back to town in my opinion so make sure you have what you need.

    • D
      Aug. 4, 2022

      Zilpo Campground

      Great semi rustic

      Stayed at cabin D11. Nicely maintained.  A bit on the small side but good for a place to lay your head. This cabin is directly opposite the restrooms for this loop. Cabin is about 10 x 20. The front room has two chairs a bench and table and the air conditioner. The second room has four single bunk beds.

      The grounds around the cabin are nice with gravel area for setting up an outdoor kitchen or tent or lounge chairs.

    • Shannon G.The Dyrt PRO User
      Jul. 26, 2020

      Pike Lake State Park Campground

      Great views but a little too close to the playground

      Site 57 - this site backs up to the ravine and is nice and large. It has a lot of shade and grass. We were able to run a line between trees for a dog run. Great neighbors on both sides but right across the site is the playground. It’s a little noisy but if you have kids, it works. The fire ring was nice, but trash was left inside of it. I found out that there Is no campground host. They did have park staff cleaning the bathrooms both the shower house and the drop toilets. All of the water fountains were closed due to COVID. There was one pump available for water. There are two trash bins on either side of the campground. There is another bigger playground right across from the campground with more parking. There is a small lake with a beach. You can kayak, but it’s really small. Lots of trails to hike and the camp store was open. I would recommend bringing your own wood as it’s just slab cut. The trees and shade were the best part - lots of birds and pretty views.

    • Daniel S.
      Oct. 12, 2017

      Zilpo Campground

      OVER RATED

      "Zilpo, a large, fun-filled campground on Cave Run Lake, is a prime destination for families. The scenic campground offers a cabin rental, tent camping, RV sites with electric hookups and a selection of lakefront sites.  

      Views of the lake are enjoyed by those who relax on the sandy beach. Tater Knob, a fire tower open to the public, is nearby, offering outstanding views of the area."

      We were planning on staying multiple night because of the reviews online but it ended up being a whole lot of families with kids running around like wild beasts for hours on end. it truly annoyed us the entire time we were there and left early in the morning. I'm sure we could have spoke to some one and moved sites. It is advertised as above as fun for the whole family so we felt like dicks haha. whatever. moving along now.

    • Anthony I.
      May. 3, 2022

      Zilpo Campground

      Nice and quiet.

      A lovely campground that is well-maintained and very peaceful. We opted for a site with electricity and it had a nice level pad for our trailer and truck, a fire ring, a picnic table and post for our lantern. The campground itself is quite large, taking up the whole peninsula, there are not many public areas to access the beach for swimming, but there are a few moderate to easy hiking trails and during our visit other than ice and firewood there was nothing available as the store was closed. We were at our campsite at the beginning of May, and I will say be very careful as I pulled more ticks off of myself and my dog than I ever have in my life, so be sure to triple check.

    • Alisha R.
      Apr. 1, 2023

      Twin Knobs Recreation Area

      Twin Knobs cozy camping spots

      Good level spots. Quiet the first week of April. Good picnic table and fire pit. Restrooms are not far from any of the site in the loop. Will update after we use the shower house. I thought that we would be able to walk from our location to the camp store. It is possible but not easy. The camp store and laundry were closed March 31, bought firewood at entry for $8 a bundle.

    • Julie W.
      Dec. 3, 2018

      Sandy Springs Campground

      Ohio River Campground - Hidden Gem

      This is a peaceful and quiet campground located along the Ohio River. All sites have 50 amp and water hook ups. Most have fire rings and picnic tables. It is amazing to watch the river barges go by and they also have fishing available. Shower house is clean and warm!!

    Guide to Friendship

    Cabin accommodations near Friendship, Ohio range from rustic to fully equipped options within a 30-mile radius. Cave country features characterize much of the terrain, with limestone formations and forested hills creating distinct landscapes for cabin getaways. Winter cabin options remain limited to year-round facilities, with most seasonal operations closing from November through March.

    What to do

    Cave exploration: At Carter Caves State Resort Park Campground, visitors find extensive underground attractions. "The park is amazing and I have no idea how it took me 39yrs to find it so close to home. The caves are absolutely amazing and the park has some of the best natural bridges I have ever seen," notes Amanda S. Permits are required for certain cave access during dry conditions.

    Water recreation: Lake activities near cabin sites provide cooling options during summer months. "The campground is a bit tight, especially when lots of cars are in visiting the campers, very peaceful though as the night goes on. The road to the lake could use a little TLC," observes Lisa S. at Carter Caves.

    Evening entertainment: Night sky viewing becomes a highlight in more remote cabin locations. Travelers to Zilpo Campground note the stellar views: "This campsite is amazing. Perfect for stargazers. Nobody is there during the weekday. But the weekend is usually packed," reports Taylour B.

    What campers like

    Riverfront settings: Sandy Springs Campground offers cabins with Ohio River views and barge-watching opportunities. "It is so peaceful to watch the river and see the occasional boat or barge go by. The campground is a very nice facility with unique cabins and nice full hook up sites," explains John M.

    Historic surroundings: Some cabin locations provide access to regional heritage sites. One Sandy Springs guest mentioned: "The surrounding area seeps in history and we enjoyed exploring the area." History-focused cabins often feature educational materials about local points of interest.

    Clean facilities: Maintenance standards vary across cabin providers, but reviewers frequently mention cleanliness. "The bathrooms and laundry room are very clean," notes Sherry R. about Sandy Springs Campground, while facilities at other locations receive mixed reviews.

    What you should know

    Weather preparedness: Seasonal changes affect cabin comfort significantly in this region. At Iron Ridge - Lake Vesuvius, campers should note: "Beautiful place to camp. Some sites are more difficult for parking a camper than others. We stayed at site 6 which wasn't too difficult to park but the water pressure was extremely high," warns Wendi L.

    Limited services: Cabin locations often have minimal amenities on-site. "Not much access to a good town for supplies so bring what you need," advises Jarrod M. when discussing the area. Many cabins require guests to bring their own linens and cookware.

    Variable cell coverage: Communication technology functions inconsistently throughout the cabin rental areas. Several campgrounds have no signal whatsoever, while others maintain limited connectivity in specific locations, typically near main buildings or at higher elevations.

    Tips for camping with families

    Planned activities: Long's Retreat Family Resort offers extensive programming for younger cabin guests. "We have been going here for the last 6 summers with a big group (nearly 30 kids with us). Everyone always has such a great time and it is the highlight of all the kids summers," shares Kristi J. Activity schedules should be checked when booking.

    Technology breaks: Disconnecting becomes a feature rather than inconvenience at certain cabin locations. "Best part is there is no phone service.....everyone has to actually spend time together and it's a great reset!" notes Kristi J. about Long's Retreat Family Resort.

    Playground access: On-site recreation areas provide entertainment between other activities. "The campground offers something for everyone: playground equipment, basketball hoop and various balls, access to the river for fishing, and absolutely stunning views," reports BluePitMom O. about Sandy Springs amenities.

    Tips from RVers

    Site selection: Cabin and RV campers should research specific site characteristics before booking. "Most of the sites shaded and separated by trees. Love the privacy this provides," comments Chris S. about Iron Ridge - Lake Vesuvius.

    Utility concerns: Electrical and water connections vary significantly between cabin locations. "You will need extra water hose and extension cords to get hooked up in a lot of the sites though," warns Ron & Bonnie D. about Carter Caves State Park. Extension cords and water hoses become essential items when traveling to these facilities.

    Seasonal considerations: Operating schedules affect cabin availability throughout the year. "We spent about five months there this past winter. The campground is beautiful and the owners are amazing," shares Sherry R. about Sandy Springs Campground, one of the few year-round options.

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