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Best Glamping near Grover Hill, OH

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Grand Lake St. Marys State Park houses upscale glamping accommodations within its expansive grounds, offering a more luxurious alternative to traditional camping near Grover Hill. The park's glamping options include climate-controlled units with comfortable furnishings, electricity, and proximity to the lakeshore. "The site had a decent level pad and plenty deep enough for our camper with a large side and backyard with a great view of the lake," noted one visitor who appreciated the premium location. Other glamping destinations in the region include Harrison Lake State Park which features yurt accommodations, and KOA Campground Bluffton which provides canvas cabin experiences with resort-style amenities. These glamping sites typically include comfortable beds with linens, private outdoor spaces, and convenient access to modern bathrooms with hot showers.

The glamping experience at Grand Lake extends beyond luxurious accommodations to include numerous recreational opportunities. The park's swimming pool and splash pad create resort-style camping experiences during summer months, while the marina offers boating access to Ohio's largest inland lake. According to a recent guest, "They have a pool, playground, putt putt golf, boat docks, hiking trails, and some other great amenities." Nearby Wapakoneta KOA delivers unique glamping experiences with family-focused activities throughout the season. Most properties offer fire rings and picnic tables at each site for outdoor dining and evening relaxation. Visitors should note that while Grand Lake St. Marys offers beautiful views, some reviews mention water quality concerns affecting swimming activities. Reservations are recommended for all glamping accommodations, especially during peak summer season when these distinctive lodging options typically fill quickly.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Grover Hill, Ohio (18)

    1. Huggy Bear Campground

    3 Reviews
    Van Wert, OH
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (419) 968-2211

    "Tons to do especially for kids, pet friendly, definitely get rowdy on the weekends- book ahead to snag the best sites. We stayed 5 days and it was awesome."

    "If you you’re going for family friendly fun where you can sit around a fire wIth friends and family, this is the place. There is swimming and family activities to keep everyone busy."

    2. Grand Lake St. Marys State Park — Grand Lake St Marys State Park

    14 Reviews
    St. Marys, OH
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (419) 394-3611

    "friendly staff, very clean restrooms, playground, could not swim in the water due to contamination which they have spent millions to repair and is slowly on the up and up, not too far from town, surrounded"

    "great like campground on Ohio’s biggest inland lake"

    3. Johnny Appleseed Campground

    15 Reviews
    Fort Wayne, IN
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (260) 427-6720

    "For $24, we got a day of drive in spot with electrical + water hook-ups and wifi. The campground is well-maintained and very clean."

    "Easy access to downtown, the Coliseum, IPFW, and shopping. The River Greenway path cuts right through the park, and there is also a boat launch for the river."

    4. Indian Lake State Park Campground

    34 Reviews
    Lakeview, OH
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (937) 843-3553

    "For the rest of the weekend our campsite had standing water around the fire pit and was similar to other site around the campground."

    "Big lots , very family friendly , Well-stocked store lots of family activities the water isn’t swimmable at the moment but it’s still really nice nice bath houses nice toilets"

    5. Harrison Lake State Park Campground

    18 Reviews
    Fayette, OH
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (419) 237-2593

    "It was nice with a little mini fridge and 4 double beds. Campground showers and bathrooms are clean."

    "The hosts are terrific: the campsites and fire pits are immediately cleaned, the hosts checked us in remotely (saved us a trip to the office), provided tips for getting quality firewood, cleaned the bathrooms"

    6. Wapakoneta KOA

    8 Reviews
    Jackson Center, OH
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (419) 738-6016

    $42 - $55 / night

    "Had a back-in, water/electric spot that was roomy as we were on an end. Wood deck, picnic table, and fire ring included. Very well kept grounds, friendly staff, and all-around good atmosphere."

    "2 Fenced dog areas, nice playground, game room, giant chess set outside, clean pool.. you name it, this KOA has it!"

    7. Sauder Village Campground

    8 Reviews
    Archbold, OH
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 590-9755

    $30 - $54 / night

    "VERY clean, nice bathrooms with showers. Ice and Wood easily available. We stayed with four kiddos in a tent spot across from a cool plash pad, a little lake to fish in and close to running water."

    "Really enjoyed this campground for the short amount of time we were in the area visiting family The park and facilities were very clean, sites were well-spaced, there is a nice walking/biking trail, and"

    8. Van Buren State Park Campground

    12 Reviews
    Van Buren, OH
    45 miles
    Website
    +1 (419) 832-7662

    "The outside of the circle is your best bet and there’s a few scattered in the middle."

    "It has tons of trails and a pond. There are a few places to car camp or RV camp nearby. I love getting out of town and visiting Van Buren State Park, and I have lots of good memories."

    9. KOA Campground Bluffton

    4 Reviews
    Bluffton, IN
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (260) 824-0127

    "There are laundry facilities on site and surprisingly good WiFi and were even in the back!

    They have a pool, basketball area, playground, dog run area, and a volleyball net(but the ball is flat)."

    10. Bluegrass Campground

    6 Reviews
    Swanton, OH
    48 miles
    Website
    +1 (419) 875-5110

    "Showers and bathrooms are cleaned regularly!!! And done beautifully"

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133 Reviews of 18 Grover Hill Campgrounds

  • J
    Jun. 9, 2018

    Johnny Appleseed Campground

    Looked like a ghost town

    This small, well-kept Campground is a Fort Wayne city park surrounded by industrial & commercial businesses. The Park is clean with the most modern, clean shower/bath house I’ve seen. Unfortunately, the restroom is located across the street from the campground. The sites were occupied by large RVs but we only saw 2 people sitting outside - no campfires, no cooking, no campers. This was just an over night stopover for us so we didn’t care. I suppose this Campground is used by seasonal workers who just sleep & eat dinner there at the end of their workday. The Campground is never dark with streetlights and and the ambient light from surrounding businesses. I’m sure this campground serves a purpose, just not my purpose.This is definitely NOT a destination.

  • Napunani
    Jun. 26, 2022

    Indian Lake State Park Campground

    FHUs Sites in a field

    PROS 

    Able to reserve 144 days prior to arriving 

    Very nice campground but the design leaves a lot to be desired 

    Friendly camp hosts who were busy picking up trash in common areas and cleaning sites Moveable picnic table 

    Metal fire ring with cooking grate 

    Site D45 level asphalt parking pad surrounded by grass 

    Great view of lake from D loop; some had water access at rear of site 

    Quiet except for campground party animals who kept it going into the wee hours of the morning 

    Coin-operated laundromats in non FHU loops $1.50 wash and $1 dry 

    Free WIFI available and able to connect at campsite 

    Dump Stations at Park exit have complimentary hoses 

    Camp store sells hard dipped ice cream 

    14 miles from the Airstream Service Center in Jackson Center 

    CONS 

    No senior discount

    $6.50 reservation fee for self made on-line reservation 

    Basically the FHU loops are out in a field…no privacy from neighbors and no shade what so ever 

    Grass around sites desperately needed mowed, if you could get thru the large mud puddles 

    FHU loop D has narrow roads and require driving on grass to back in trailer and some campers in other sites had to move their vehicles 

    Short length of campsite required creative parking of tow vehicle 

    Damn Canadian Geese poop every...what a mess! 

    Site number on electric utility box 

    FHU sewer connection at the back of the campsite so bring the looooong stinky slinky FHU loop D had tiny toilet building, but no showers; showers were in non-FHU loops 

    No entry gate personnel on a Friday afternoon to accomplish check-in. Went to park office next morning and was informed no check in required prior to Memorial Day. Never saw a Park ranger driving thru campground

  • Amanda K.
    Aug. 1, 2020

    Sauder Village Campground

    Fun with Kids

    This was a great campground. VERY clean, nice bathrooms with showers. Ice and Wood easily available. We stayed with four kiddos in a tent spot across from a cool plash pad, a little lake to fish in and close to running water. Only reason this campground doesn’t get five stars is because of noisy trucks/highway noise, and a freight train which drives often at night. There is also a farm near the tenting spots with a rooster. Not the best place for sleeping, but would totally go back!

  • Sherrie W.
    May. 22, 2020

    Harrison Lake State Park Campground

    Nice park for Northwest Ohio

    We rented a yurt as a local weekend escape. Our kids loved the yurt. It was nice with a little mini fridge and 4 double beds. Campground showers and bathrooms are clean. It is one of the only state parks in northwest Ohio, a beautiful little spot nestled in farmland of Ohio. The lake is nice for swimming and there are bike rentals which was fun as well. We did not use it, but there is a dog beach as well. Sites are crowed and close together.

  • Hillary W.
    Sep. 9, 2020

    Harrison Lake State Park Campground

    Exceptionally clean campsites, helpful hosts, variety of activities, super clean private bathrooms/showers

    The hosts are terrific: the campsites and fire pits are immediately cleaned, the hosts checked us in remotely (saved us a trip to the office), provided tips for getting quality firewood, cleaned the bathrooms regularly even during a busy holiday weekend.

    The campsites are a bit small, but fortunately the other campers were friendly and helpful. Some of the non-electric sites were used by RVs running generators all day and night, so that was a bummer for those of us hoping non-electric would mean more quiet.

    The bathrooms were scrupulously clean and always available without a line.

    Three minor complaints: vault toilets instead of bathrooms in the non-electric area, only one gray water dump on the entire south side of the lake, the park lacks much in the way of hiking (but does have boating, fishing, etc.)

  • B
    Sep. 13, 2025

    Van Buren State Park Campground

    Cozy

    Some of the sites are small so you have to be careful which you site you reserve if you’re a tent camper. The outside of the circle is your best bet and there’s a few scattered in the middle. If you can get a good middle spot it’s nice if you have kids since there’s a playground, swings, basketball, and tether court. No running water for bathrooms if that’s important for you. The park is also just off a country road so traffic can occasionally be heard but it’s not excessive. Grounds are very well maintained and the hosts were very nice.

  • R
    Aug. 19, 2019

    Wapakoneta KOA

    Nice little weekend getaway

    Stayed 2 nights here. Had a back-in, water/electric spot that was roomy as we were on an end. Wood deck, picnic table, and fire ring included. Very well kept grounds, friendly staff, and all-around good atmosphere.

  • A
    Aug. 14, 2018

    Harrison Lake State Park Campground

    Quiet place to get away

    We have been here a few times. Really enjoy the secluded sites and the lake. It’s a small campground but it’s clean and quiet. Most sites don’t have water hookups but they do have electric. There isn’t much to do outside of the campground but there is a nice lake with canoe and kayak rentals. Very pet friendly and even has a dog beach.

  • Nancy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 19, 2017

    Sauder Village Campground

    Nice Campground with Lots of Amenities

    Really enjoyed this campground for the short amount of time we were in the area visiting family The park and facilities were very clean, sites were well-spaced, there is a nice walking/biking trail, and had full hook-ups.  This campground is associated with Historic Sauder Village – a living history destination in northern Ohio. (You can get discount admission to the village if you stay in the campground.) The campground filled up on the weekend but emptied out on Sunday. The RV sites are long, level, and have either 50 amp full hook-up or water and electric only. Tent sites are scattered along the pond which made for a nice view; except, the ridiculous number of geese meant there was poop everywhere along the shoreline and throughout the tent section. Staff does haze the geese but it was not enough to keep them away during the afternoon.

    A fee is charged to enter the historic village or you can ask for a “shoppers pass” and visit the stores inside the village. Located on the grounds (and within walking distance of the campground) is a restaurant, bakery, gift shop and hotel (which has an indoor pool, hot tub, and game room campers are allowed to use). The restrooms, laundry, and showers were very clean and relatively new. Other amenities include basketball, shuffleboard, horse shoes, splash pad, volleyball, corn holes, lake for fishing, and free WiFi. There are a couple of covered group picnic areas available for anyone to use which is nice if you have a big group wanting to get together. 

    The campground is about four miles south of the Ohio Turnpike (I-80/90) which is pretty convenient if you are just passing through and looking for a place to stay overnight. The town of Archbold is pretty small but does have a decent grocery and restaurants. The nearby town of Bryan is larger and has a really funky brewery/restaurant housed an old church (Father Johns).

Guide to Grover Hill

Glamping options near Grover Hill, Ohio extend beyond the popular Grand Lake St. Marys State Park to include several other destinations within a 60-mile radius. Northwest Ohio's flat terrain creates ideal conditions for numerous inland lakes and water-based recreation opportunities. Winter temperatures typically drop below freezing from December through February, affecting campground availability and requiring proper preparation for cold-weather stays.

What to do

Water recreation access: Harrison Lake State Park provides kayak and canoe rentals for exploring its no-wake lake. "There is a small beach that seemed popular, although the signs warning about all the dangers in the lake made us question entering the water for swimming," notes one visitor who appreciated the alternative recreational options.

Bird watching opportunities: Bluegrass Campground's location near Oak Openings State Forest creates excellent conditions for wildlife observation. "It's very close to oak openings state Forest and a short drive to shopping and eating, great place for bird watching and fishing," explains a camper who valued the natural surroundings.

Historical exploration: Sauder Village Campground combines camping with educational opportunities. "The historical village is an easy 10 minute stroll and worth visiting!" shares one guest. Another visitor elaborates: "Sauder Village is extremely well maintained and clean! Beautiful views of corn and farmland."

What campers like

Clean bathroom facilities: Johnny Appleseed Campground receives consistent praise for its modern amenities. "Bathrooms are A+ with a code for only campers," notes one visitor. Another camper was equally impressed: "They have the best bathrooms that I have ever seen in the campgrounds. You can even look out at the skylight at the sky."

Spacious sites: Indian Lake State Park offers ample room between campsites compared to other options. "Roomy sites, plenty of shade. Not a lot of privacy. There is a sand beach for swimming (even a separate doggy beach!) or a new in-ground pool," explains a regular visitor who appreciates the generous spacing.

Family-friendly environments: Huggy Bear Campground creates a welcoming atmosphere for groups with children. "Clean! Tons to do especially for kids, pet friendly, definitely get rowdy on the weekends- book ahead to snag the best sites," advises one camper. Another visitor confirms this assessment: "If you're going for family friendly fun where you can sit around a fire with friends and family, this is the place."

What you should know

Water quality concerns: Beyond Grand Lake St. Marys, other area lakes sometimes face similar issues. "The entire lake stinks of pig poop. All the air smells like poo. You feel like you are breathing feces when you approach the water," warns a camper about Grand Lake St. Marys, representing a regional agricultural runoff challenge.

Booking requirements: Van Buren State Park requires advance planning. "You must reserve a spot by phone or online only, no walk ins. I made my reservation while standing at the visitor cabin," explains one camper who nearly missed securing a site.

Limited amenities: Some glamping locations provide fewer services than expected. "Dump station is in a completely different section of the state park. We arrived around 8 pm and check-in station was already closed," notes a Van Buren State Park visitor who faced logistical challenges.

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