8 campgrounds with availability this weekend
At Boulders Edge Cabin and Tipi Retreat in Ohio offers a distinctive glamping experience with authentic Native American-inspired tipis set in a secluded natural setting. Geneva Hills Camp and Event Center complements the region's glamping options with yurts among its unique accommodations. These properties provide comfort-focused amenities while maintaining a connection to nature, including outdoor showers, picnic tables, and access to hiking trails. One guest shared, "Perfect place for a getaway! They have tipi and cabin rentals. Such a nice place tucked away that isn't as overcrowded as other places." The tipis at Boulders Edge have received exceptional reviews for their rustic authenticity and provide a memorable alternative to traditional accommodations, while the nearby trails lead to natural attractions like Rock Bridge.
Glamping sites in the Hocking Hills region feature easy access to outdoor recreation including hiking, kayaking, and wildlife viewing. Top O' The Caves Campground offers a unique location with direct trail access to Ash Cave and proximity to other popular Hocking Hills State Park attractions. The proximity to natural wonders makes these glamping locations ideal base camps for exploring the region's caves, waterfalls, and forest landscapes. According to a camper, "There's a trail to Ash cave from the campground." Most glamping properties remain open from spring through fall, with some locations like Hilltop Resorts offering additional amenities such as mini golf, basketball courts, and fishing. Family-friendly activities include game rooms at several properties, swimming pools during summer months, and organized weekend events during peak season.
"EV chargers on-site. Bathrooms were excellent individually separated rooms with showers and toilets. We were escorted to our site upon arrival."
"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."
"We stayed here for 3 nights and it’s our family of 5 in late October (Class C, water and electric only). We enjoyed the great sunrises and sunsets. We also thought the facilities were quite nice."
"There is a nice sized sand ground play set with swings and 2 slides, an air pillow (blob) putt putt, a trail to the lake, a dog run, poop pickup stations, an A/C’d game room and very pleasant staff. 10"
Available this weekend
from $41 - $96 / night
"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"
Available this weekend
from $21 - $45 / night
"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."
Available this weekend
from $21 - $55 / night
"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."
"This was a nice campground extremely central to all frequented trails in the area . We stayed on the electric/ water side of campground ."
"They have tipi and cabin rentals. Such a nice place tucked away that isn't as over crowded as other places."
"Tipis are very cool and the outdoor shower is my favorite part. Short hike to the Rock bridge. Well worth it"
"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."
"Staff is very friendly and we got a nice pull through site for a quick stop over my way to upper Michigan. There’s a really nice pond and has water activities if you stay longer. Easy in/out"
"Small swimming lake! Canoe rental and jet pack “skiing”"
"It was a nice driving distance from Hocking Hills and a neat place to camp."
from $35 - $600 / night
"We weren’t too keen on most of the parks amenities, but enjoyed just sitting around the fire the whole time."
"The fire pit location is across a tiny stream; we enjoyed a campfire in the woods! There were no loud folks. The loudest thing we heard was the occasional bark of a dog (which we didn't mind)."
Available this weekend
from $23 - $75 / night
TravelerGreat view of the sky for stargazing and telescopes at the sites in 40s. Trails are a little neglected though; lots of downed trees and faded blazes. Maybe it’s late in the season, and they will improve in the spring.
ScoutRight close to Columbus this campground is a staple for locals trying to just get away for the weekend. There is an amphitheater, a camper’s beach, nature center, and more all within the campground. Alum creek state park is a larger facility surrounding the campground with a public beach, walking paths, mountain bike trails, archery range, hunting areas, boat marina and more. The public beach is rather gravelly but has nice shower houses and grills available. We are attending during fall fest where they put on many activities for the campers and it is a lot of fun. You have to reserve 6 months in advance to be able to get in on fall fest unless there is a last minute cancellation. Our site is relatively flat parking, we didn’t need to level the rig. It did rain the morning we got here and the area around the fire pit was a bit muddy. The view out the back of this camp site is nice and wooded, you’re not looking at your neighbors out the back window. The sides you can definitely see each other but it’s still wooded and secluded enough between the sites here.
GuideWe used Site 53, which is a pull thru. The site was spacious and level. The fire pit location is across a tiny stream; we enjoyed a campfire in the woods! There were no loud folks. The loudest thing we heard was the occasional bark of a dog (which we didn't mind).
The restrooms were new and extremely clean. The staff at the camp store was friendly.
There are plenty of places and opportunities to enjoy Pine Lake: you can sit on a bench or rent a canoe.
We'd love to return to Tar Hollow when the fall foliage is beautiful.
RangerSites are small - especially the ones with power. Bathrooms are dirty and very worn out. Only 1 of 3 of the mens showers were working. Lots of spiders in the bathrooms and the stall doors don't latch effectively. Camp store (and access to ice) was closed for 'remodel'.
RangerThis campground is huge. Great for biking. Nice lake for fishing, boating and kayaking. There is a campers beach in campground. Many sites have water access. Small fishing pond. Very nice camp store. Big, wooded sites.
RangerIt’s just beautiful there. Great for bikes. Good camp store, putt putt, bike rentals, camper beach. Easy access to fishing. And there a playground surrounded by a little stream of water that is so cool. New bathrooms are spectacular. Also has family showers.
RangerGood family camping ground. Most sites are wooded, kids fishing pond. Good playground. Nice shower rooms. Free putt putt and good camp store.
RangerNot our favorite. Very small campground. Good hiking trails. Decent beach. Very hilly. Shower house was kinda gross.
TravelerThe campground was well maintained and it did offer some fun activities for the kids (pillow trampoline, basketball court, mini golf). We stayed in the RV section and although the sites are grassy, we prefer more trees and bigger sites for shade and privacy. This is more of an RV park feel that we prefer. However, it was within close driving proximity to Hocking Hills State Park, which was our reason for booking. So it did the job!
Ohio's Hocking Hills region features dramatic sandstone cliffs, deep gorges, and dense forests. Camping elevation ranges between 900-1,100 feet with warm summers and cold winters. The region's rock formations create natural wind tunnels that can affect campfire conditions, especially near cliff edges where gusts can be unpredictable.
Hiking to waterfalls: Several trails near Lake Hope State Park Campground offer access to seasonal cascades and streams. "I'm a tent camper and a hiker, but my family and I even spent some time at the lake and rented a paddle board and a water bike which was so much fun! We also did some kayaking as well as driving to different hiking paths around the area," shares Anne P.
Fishing and boating: The lake at Burr Oak State Park Campground provides year-round fishing access with seasonal fish stocking. "Campers can rent pontoons or enjoy a day kayaking the lake, or swimming on the beach," notes Larissa C. Boat rentals typically cost $20-35 per hour depending on watercraft type.
Historical exploration: Visit iron furnace remnants and the Moonville Tunnel near camping areas. "Lake Hope is a nice flatwater paddle. Get there early and watch the water lilies open. Hope furnace is just outside the campground and next to the first 'put-in' for the lake. As history buffs will know that Ohio was one of the nation's leading iron producers back in the day," explains Dave V.
Secluded tent sites: Campers praise the privacy available at Tar Hollow State Park Campground for those seeking a quieter experience. "Beautiful, secluded group camping. Shelter and pit bathrooms. Wide open space for lots of campers. Nice access to trails. Beach area is clean & small little lake," writes Renée C.
Night sky viewing: Light pollution is minimal at several campgrounds, providing excellent stargazing opportunities. "If you're lucky and have no clouds, there is virtually no light pollution and you can see the Milky Way," explains Jonathan W. about Tar Hollow State Park.
Wildlife encounters: "The naturalists feed hummingbirds at the nature center. They pull the feeders for awhile leading up to a 'Feed the Hummingbirds' program. So cool! The birds come right to you!" shares Chris C. about wildlife programming at Tar Hollow State Park.
Weather considerations: Rapid weather changes can impact camping conditions. "Had reserved two tent sites, had to put down 45$ for each site. On Friday the weather was to be awful. Forecast calling for 3-4" of rain. Flash flood watches for entire area. So being in tents we cancelled our reservations," recounts Mike H. about his experience at Logan Ohio KOA.
Site access limitations: Some campgrounds require hiking gear from parking areas to campsites. "You cannot park your car directly at your campsite. There is a parking lot at the bottom of the campground hill. You have to carry your items to your campsite. Depending on what site you reserved you could have to walk uphill for about 100-150 yards," warns Sydney about Tar Hollow.
Cell service gaps: "There is no cell service. Be sure to give anyone who may need to contact you a heads up," advises Sydney about remote camping areas. Download offline maps before arrival, as navigation can be challenging in these areas.
Kid-friendly activities: Hilltop Resorts and Campgrounds offers structured recreation for children. "There is a nice sized sand ground play set with swings and 2 slides, an air pillow (blob) putt putt, a trail to the lake, a dog run, poop pickup stations, an A/C'd game room and very pleasant staff," reports Mitchell C.
Bathroom facilities: Shower and restroom quality varies significantly between campgrounds. "The shower houses were immaculate. The front office includes a little gift shop, ice cream, and pizza," notes Vicki H. about her stay at Logan Ohio KOA.
Educational opportunities: Nature centers offer structured learning activities for children. "The park has nice camp sites, cabins if you like that kinda thing! But watch out for the FOG on the lake at night! It gets so bad you can't see past the end of your boat!" warns Robert R., highlighting a natural phenomenon children might find interesting at Lake Hope.
Site leveling challenges: Many campsites in the region require leveling equipment. "Camp sites are very small and very unlevel, had to raise back of camper and put front about a 1/4" off ground to get close to level. Site around is sloped in all directions," reports Daniel about his experience at Lake Hope State Park Campground.
Hookup availability: Buckeye Lake-Columbus East KOA offers full-service sites with seasonal restrictions. "Clean and well maintained sites. We arrived after the office closed, but there was a packet waiting for us at the night check-in site. Interestingly, there were still staff patrolling the camp on a golf cart for a while," notes Eric H.
Access road conditions: "The little road going up to the campground is VERY bumpy. It's not the campground road, it belongs to the Township, so its completely out of their ability to make improvements. This was only our second time out in our fifth wheel camper so it was a little scary, but we just drove slow and our truck handled it just fine," shares Vicki H. about navigating to Logan Ohio KOA.
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