Best Cabin Camping near Grove City, OH

Campgrounds around Grove City, Ohio feature cabin accommodations at several locations, including Jackson Lake Park and Deer Creek Camping Resort. Jackson Lake Park offers basic cabins with queen beds and twin bunks, small bathrooms with toilets and showers, and kitchenettes equipped with microwaves, sinks, and mini-refrigerators. At Deer Creek, cabin visitors have access to electric hookups, drinking water, and shared facilities like showers and restrooms. Cabins vary in cleanliness and maintenance levels. According to one visitor who stayed at Jackson Lake Park, "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."

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Most cabins lack bed linens and towels, with guests expected to bring their own. Buckeye Lake-Columbus East KOA offers furnished cabins between April and October, while Cross Creek Camping Resort and Buck Creek State Park maintain cabin rentals that accommodate both couples and families. Pet policies vary by location, with many parks allowing dogs in designated cabins for additional fees. A reviewer noted that Jackson Lake Park cabins were "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."

Most furnished cabins include beds, limited kitchen facilities, and basic furniture, though guests typically need to bring their own bedding, pillows, towels, and cooking supplies. On-site markets at locations like Alum Creek State Park and Hocking Hills State Park provide basic provisions, though selection is limited. Cabins with heating and air conditioning are available at several locations, though availability varies seasonally. Some campgrounds offer year-round cabin rentals, while others close during winter months. Proximity to hiking trails, fishing spots, and recreational amenities varies by location, with Delaware State Park and Tar Hollow State Park providing cabins near water recreation opportunities.

Best Cabin Sites Near Grove City, Ohio (39)

    1. Alum Creek State Park Campground

    80 Reviews
    Lewis Center, OH
    26 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."

    "The sites, while somewhat close to each other, are very well secluded. Which can be good or bad depending on if you are going with multiple families vs just one family. Bathrooms were clean."

    2. Jackson Lake Park

    7 Reviews
    Lithopolis, OH
    14 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."

    3. Deer Creek Camping Resort

    6 Reviews
    Mount Sterling, OH
    15 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"

    4. Hocking Hills State Park Campground

    109 Reviews
    South Bloomingville, OH
    41 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."

    "General: 172-site state park with a mix of full hook-up, electric, and no hook-ups in separate areas plus a 33-site family hike-in camp, two group camps, and three cabins."

    5. Cross Creek Camping Resort

    13 Reviews
    Lewis Center, OH
    26 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."

    6. Delaware State Park Campground

    37 Reviews
    Radnor, OH
    37 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."

    7. Buck Creek State Park Campground

    33 Reviews
    Clarence J. Brown Dam and Reservoir, OH
    36 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."

    8. Buckeye Lake-Columbus East KOA

    12 Reviews
    Heath, OH
    31 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."

    9. Tar Hollow State Park Campground

    24 Reviews
    Adelphi, OH
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 887-4818

    $4 - $27 / night

    "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."

    "Waited too late to book in hocking hills state park but found a site here instead. We are tent campers and stayed in site 106 on"Northridge"."

    10. Campbell Cove Camping

    17 Reviews
    Logan, OH
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 385-2994

    "Great campground, close to everything you would wanna see! Bathrooms and showers are super clean and updated. Lots of stuff for kids to do!"

    "This is a very nice campground near all of the attractions of Hocking Hills, Ohio. We had full hookups that were excellent, but if we didn't there were several new restrooms throughout the grounds."

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Cabin Reviews near Grove City, OH

488 Reviews of 39 Grove City Campgrounds


  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.


Guide to Grove City

Cabin accommodations near Grove City, Ohio offer options within a 45-minute drive radius. Most cabins in this region sit at elevations between 800-1100 feet, with summer temperatures typically ranging 75-85°F during peak season. Winter cabin rentals often require advance booking as fewer locations remain open during the colder months when temperatures can drop below freezing.

What to do

**Hiking opportunities: Near Alum Creek State Park Campground, visitors can explore multiple trail systems. "There is a campground beach and boat launch. Lost of hiking paths in the campground and in the park area. A great dog park with lake entrance for the pups. There is also some mountain bike trails. Plenty to do for everyone," notes Jill B.

**Fishing access: Campbell Cove Camping provides waterfront sites with lake access. Ann H. shares, "Kayaking on the lake is amazing and hiking is abundant. Beautiful sunset view." Sites near the water offer good fishing spots for catching bass and catfish, with early morning or evening providing best results.

**Water recreation: Many sites offer swimming options beyond those mentioned in existing descriptions. "We enjoyed swimming in the pool. There's outhouses with no running water but also a relatively new bath house with nice showers and toilets," reports Elana C. about Hocking Hills State Park Campground.

What campers like

**Spacious sites: Campers appreciate room to spread out at certain cabin locations. "Our site was HUGE! The pad was very level, so setting up the TT was quick and easy," explains Kim H. about her experience at Deer Creek Camping Resort.

**Privacy factors: Some cabins offer more seclusion than others. "The sites are close, but not unreasonably close. Good mix of pull through and back in and is big rig friendly," explains Dave B. at Cross Creek Camping Resort. This stands in contrast to the closely-spaced cabins mentioned in existing descriptions.

**Family amenities: Playground access and activities make cabin stays more enjoyable for families. "The staff came through every morning to pick up the trash. But, the water hook ups were accessible through a hole/pipe and we had to 'fish' down to connect our hose. The people here were really nice. And they had quite a big staff to take care of the place, life guard, and run the children's events like Tye-dye, archery, etc," mentions Chris C. at Jackson Lake Park.

What you should know

**Seasonal variations: Cabin availability changes throughout the year. "We stayed in one of the rustic cabins. The bathroom facilities were some of the nicest and cleanest we've experienced. My parents had an RV site overlooking the lake," reports Angie J. about Campbell Cove Camping, which operates May 1 to October 15.

**Bathroom quality: Facilities vary significantly between locations. "I would guess 105 is probably the most level site in the campground. The bathrooms are pit latrines... these are some of the dirtiest I've experienced. The bathrooms are also very narrow and perhaps most importantly, they are not lit, so you have to make sure you bring your headlamp with you at night," cautions Sydney about Tar Hollow State Park Campground.

**Noise levels: Some cabin areas experience more noise than others. "Lots of traffic both vehicles and people on foot. Sites are spaced fairly well but fully open to each other," reports Bruce K. about one campground. At another location: "The road across the lake has an uphill section and people like to race up it. Trucks, motorcycles and cars. Really loud," notes Joe B.

Tips for camping with families

Look for kid-friendly cabin layouts: At Buckeye Lake-Columbus East KOA, cabin design includes separate sleeping areas. "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," explains Kenpocentaur K.

Consider lake access: Families with children enjoy water activities at cabin locations. "This is the second trip already this season to Delaware and besides the weather we were not disappointed. Delaware has been our favorite campground since we found it. The staff is always very friendly and helpful," shares Ashley R. about Delaware State Park Campground.

Check activity schedules: Many parks offer organized family events. "We had an absolute blast at the campsite! We stayed in L and the kids loved being close to the water. The campground beach is an absolute must and we even got close to wildlife (aka some pesky raccoons)," says Jenny C. at Alum Creek State Park.

Tips from RVers

Site selection for rental cabins: When booking Grove City area cabins, review site maps carefully. "We had a great site in loop M. The bathrooms and showers were some of the least clean we have ever seen," reports Thomas M. about their Alum Creek State Park stay.

Utility considerations: Many cabin rentals near Grove City have limited kitchen capabilities. "I was upset The pool was not open since there was no post about it being closed and the website says it would be open the weekend of Memorial Day. THEN, we went to the lake and at the desk was the new managers. They have only had it for 2 weeks now. They were super super sweet," mentions samantha H. at Jackson Lake Park, emphasizing the importance of checking amenity status before arrival.

Off-season options: Winter cabin rentals require special planning. "We had a 4 day 3 night long weekend. Camp host on I think lot 71 or there about were great at keeping the activities going. Every night there was a movie and you could buy root beer floats for $1!! And the kids loved it," shares Melissa M. about Buck Creek State Park Campground.

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