Best Cabin Camping near Johnstown, OH

Cabin rentals near Johnstown, Ohio provide overnight lodging options at multiple locations including Lazy River at Granville and Sunbury/Columbus North KOA Holiday. Most cabins include basic furnishings such as beds, tables, and chairs, with electricity and climate control available at premium sites. The Sunbury KOA cabins feature amenities including heating and air conditioning, with some offering private bathrooms or kitchenettes. Cabins at Alum Creek State Park provide more rustic accommodations with nearby shower facilities. A recent review noted that the Sunbury KOA offers "super friendly, knowledgeable staff" and is "very quiet" despite being only "15-20 minutes drive into town."

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Buckeye Run Farm offers private cabin accommodations in a more secluded setting, while Autumn Lakes Family Campgrounds provides cabin rentals with access to fishing and recreational activities. Many cabins require advance reservations, especially during summer weekends and holidays when availability becomes limited. Most campgrounds allow pets in designated cabins for an additional fee, though policies vary by location. A visitor commented that Buckeye Run Farm has a "gorgeous cabin" and is an "absolute beautiful farm with plenty of space."

Most cabin rentals provide beds with mattresses but require guests to bring their own linens, pillows, and towels. Kitchen facilities vary widely between properties, with some offering only outdoor fire rings for cooking while others include microwaves, mini-refrigerators, and basic cookware. Several campgrounds maintain on-site stores with camping supplies, firewood, and basic groceries, including Lazy River at Granville and Alum Creek State Park. Cardinal Center Campground and Buckeye Lake-Columbus East KOA operate seasonal markets with varying hours. Travelers planning extended stays should consider bringing cooking equipment, food storage containers, and cleaning supplies.

Best Cabin Sites Near Johnstown, Ohio (48)

    1. Alum Creek State Park Campground

    80 Reviews
    Lewis Center, OH
    16 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. Lazy River at Granville

    8 Reviews
    Granville, OH
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 366-4385

    "The kids loved the swimming pools and splash pads, the awesome play ground and lots of playing in the creek."

    "My family and I had a great time at this park. Lots for the kids to do with the pool, playground, gaga ball court, activites, etc... The staff is wonderful and super helpful."

    3. Cross Creek Camping Resort

    13 Reviews
    Lewis Center, OH
    17 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."

    4. Delaware State Park Campground

    37 Reviews
    Radnor, OH
    26 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."

    5. Buckeye Lake-Columbus East KOA

    12 Reviews
    Heath, OH
    18 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."

    6. Sunbury/Columbus North KOA Holiday

    5 Reviews
    Centerburg, OH
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 625-6600

    "The campground is tucked away in a suburb of Columbus next to a soybean field, very quiet area. Only a 15-20 minute drive into town to go shopping if need be."

    "The only real noise has been them power washing the now closed pool for the season. But I guess they have to do maintenance when they have to do it. Bathroom's nice."

    7. Cardinal Center Campground

    8 Reviews
    Kilbourne, OH
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (419) 253-0800

    $47 - $53 / night

    "Staff was very friendly and helpful, we shared some fresh veggies from our garden as we had way too much for just us and asked the welcome center to tell people to help themselves to what ever they wanted"

    "Pros: Full hookup (sewer, water, 50/30 AMP) Level site Partially shaded in afternoon Lots of amenities: indoor pool, stocked lake (catch & release), corn hole, bouncy pad, basketball court &"

    8. Buckeye Run Farm

    1 Review
    Centerburg, OH
    14 miles
    +1 (740) 398-4989

    $25 - $100 / night

    "Absolute beautiful farm with plenty of space for various tents and a gorgeous cabin. Adorable and friendly variety of animals. We loved the donkeys and horses!"

    9. Hocking Hills State Park Campground

    109 Reviews
    South Bloomingville, OH
    50 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."

    10. Autumn Lakes Family Campgrounds

    1 Review
    Centerburg, OH
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 625-6600
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Cabin Reviews near Johnstown, OH

550 Reviews of 48 Johnstown Campgrounds


  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Kelly L.
    Jun. 24, 2019

    Mohican Adventures Campground and Cabins

    Family Friendly

    Great campground with lots to do! RV sites are a little small and close together, but comes with a picnic table and fire pit. There are back in and pull through RV spots - along with nice shady spots for rent camping. Cabins are also available. Great spot to camp if interested in tubing/canoeing/kayaking down Mohican river. When you arrive everyone in the vehicle checks in, and then someone on a golf cart takes you to your spot. Campground has an indoor pool and hot tub. Also has pond with paddle boards and paddle boats that need to be reserved at additional cost. Quite a few playgrounds available and mountain bike trails. Small creek runs along the campground. All guests are given a wrist band that gives you a discount at the Trails End restaurant and at Mohican Adventures across the street.

  • David M.
    Aug. 15, 2024

    Pops Place Camping

    Hidden gem in Ohio

    I highly recommend pop's place.  I stayed there Aug 2024 and as of that date the rustic tent camping was $20.  This is an ideal base camp for riding your motorcycle on the scenic roads in that area of Ohio such as the triple nickel.  The owners are very nice people and helpful.  The porta john and shower were very clean.  The shower uses an on demand water heater.  The narrow cabin you see in some photos is now a gravel pad for RV type camping with electric.  The wider cabin in the photos is still there, but was currently rented so he couldn't take me on a tour of it.  He took me on a tour of the new cabin he is building and it will be a nice play to stay when he is done.  They sell firewood for $5.  The common grass area has wood lounge chairs, common fire ring, playground,  and cornhole boards.  If you are tent camping and need to charge your phone he has no problem with you using the electric outlet at the RV site if no one is there.  I forgot to suggest to him that maybe add an external electric outlet at the shower house since electric is there for the water heater.  There is a spigot on the outside of the shower house to get drinking water.  There is a basketball backboard near the current cabin if you happen to bring a basketball for your kids to use.  There is good verizon cell service there, I did not expect it because of the location and hills in the area.  I don't hammock camp, but it looked like there were trees far enough apart in the line of pines for hanging 2 hammocks.  One of the photos showed 3 picnic tables for tent campers.  There was only one when I stayed, but I assume it's a temporary or cyclical thing and I was the only tent camper and would have shared it anyway.

    Of note for motorcyclists is that the road the campground is on is paved (good riding to the north of it) and the campground drive is decent gravel for street bikes.

  • 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 Johnstown

Cabins near Johnstown, Ohio range from rustic accommodations to fully equipped rentals within a 20-mile radius. The area sits at approximately 1,140 feet elevation in the glaciated Allegheny Plateau region, with seasonal temperatures ranging from winter lows in the 20s to summer highs in the mid-80s. Cabin options include traditional log structures, modern cottages with amenities, and primitive shelters at various price points throughout Licking and Delaware counties.

What to do

Fishing at multiple lakes: Delaware State Park Campground offers diverse fishing opportunities with multiple access points. "There is a campground beach and boat launch. Lots of hiking paths in the campground and in the park area. A great dog park with lake entrance for the pups," notes Jill B. in her review.

Shooting sports: Cardinal Center Campground combines cabin accommodations with extensive shooting facilities. "This is a very nice, easy access CG with wide, spacious, and level pull through and back-in gravel sites. It is the largest shooting center (clays, skeet, pistol, rifle, archery) in the state," explains John T.

Swimming options: Lazy River at Granville provides water recreation beyond what most cabin properties offer. "The kids loved the swimming pools and splash pads, the awesome play ground and lots of playing in the creek," reports Amanda D., making it ideal for families seeking water activities beyond standard cabin amenities.

What campers like

Private wooded sites: Delaware State Park Campground features secluded cabin and camping areas. "The camp sites are spacious and private, surrounded by trees and brush. Beautiful walking trails. There's also a great mountain biking trail in the vicinity," shares Catherine in her review, highlighting the privacy many visitors seek.

Family-friendly atmospheres: Alum Creek State Park Campground provides an environment conducive to family gatherings. "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," explains Jenny C., describing the appeal for families.

Indoor amenities for weather backup: Buckeye Lake-Columbus East KOA offers cabin guests protection from weather disruptions. "We felt safe and the campground was clean and in good condition. Halloween weekend #3 was so much fun!" reports Kelley M., noting that despite rainy conditions, the facilities allowed for continuous enjoyment.

What you should know

Varying cabin designs: Cabin layouts differ significantly between locations with specialized features. "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," explains Kenpocentaur K. about Buckeye Lake KOA cabins.

Reservation timing: Most cabin rentals in the Johnstown area require advance booking, particularly for premium units. "From what I've been told you might be able to get into one if you book the whole season a year in advance," notes a visitor about waterfront cabins at Alum Creek.

Seasonal operation: Many facilities operate on limited schedules. Cross Creek Camping Resort receives positive feedback for its amenities but has seasonal limitations. "Pool looks nice, was not open yet for the season," observes Dave B., indicating the importance of checking facility availability when planning.

Tips for camping with families

Activity planning: Cross Creek Camping Resort organizes regular events for children. "What a great campground. From the activities for the kids to the nice spacious sites. We were there for the Halloween weekend and it was amazing," shares Lauri C., highlighting the benefit of scheduled programming.

Weather contingency options: Facilities with indoor recreation help during inclement conditions. "There was a huge thunderstorm one of the nights, where we initially retreated to our vans; but then decided to drive up to the store and got ice cream which made the kids super excited about the rain," recalls Amanda D. at Lazy River at Granville.

Safety features: Several cabin areas provide dedicated children's facilities. "There's a small beach within the campground, a bigger public beach a short drive away, hiking trails and campground events to enjoy," notes Catherine about Alum Creek, mentioning the various supervised areas available.

Tips from RVers

Site selection considerations: Sunbury/Columbus North KOA Holiday cabins benefit from the overall campground layout. "Areas in the back woods are quite nice and very treed. Quite private but a long walk to the 'town' which is where most of the activities are," notes Gary G., suggesting location tradeoffs when selecting cabin sites.

Wi-Fi availability: Internet access varies widely between locations. "Wi-Fi (2.4 and 5G) seems good throughout the entire park. Best Wi-Fi I've ever had at a campground. They have Wi-Fi repeater towers everywhere you look," reports Gary G. at Sunbury KOA, contrasting with more limited connectivity at other cabin properties.

Utility considerations: Cabin renters should check for nearby amenities. "All sites are good. Park fills up fast. Go early," advises Michael J., noting that proximity to facilities can make a significant difference in the cabin camping experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular cabin campsite near Johnstown, OH?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Johnstown, OH is Alum Creek State Park Campground with a 4.4-star rating from 80 reviews.

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