Best Glamping near Kingston, OH

Top O' The Caves Campground and SaltCreek Retreats house distinctive glamping accommodations in the Hocking Hills region near Kingston, Ohio. The area's unique natural setting provides an ideal backdrop for luxury canvas tents, yurts, and elevated glamping experiences with real beds, climate control, and private decks. One guest shared, "We stayed in the off-season, so there was not a whole lot of people. Our stay was quiet and relaxing," highlighting the peaceful atmosphere that many glamping destinations in this area maintain. SaltCreek Retreats features four exclusive glamping sites with amenities including drinking water, picnic tables, fire rings, and shower facilities, all designed to provide comfort while maintaining a connection to the surrounding wilderness. Geneva Hills Camp and Event Center also offers yurt accommodations with drinking water, fire rings, and picnic areas.

Hiking trails and scenic vistas distinguish these glamping resorts from standard campgrounds, with many properties positioned near Hocking Hills State Park's renowned geological formations. Waters Edge Canoe Livery combines glamping tent options with direct water access for canoeing and kayaking adventures on nearby waterways. According to a camper, "The grounds were clean and fairly well maintained. Overall, this has been a lovely place to relax and decompress!" Most glamping sites in this region operate seasonally, with peak availability from April through November when temperatures are mild. Evening campfires are permitted at all sites, with firewood available for purchase at resort stores. The remote locations of these glamping accommodations create excellent stargazing opportunities while maintaining reasonable proximity to attractions like Old Man's Cave, Cedar Falls, and Ash Cave.

Best Glamping Sites Near Kingston, Ohio (19)

    1. Tar Hollow State Park Campground

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

    $4 - $27 / night

    "We weren’t too keen on most of the parks amenities, but enjoyed just sitting around the fire the whole time."

    "We were on site 106, which is at the far end of the campground. The campground is about 2-3 acres large, situated on a hill with a path dug out around the perimeter. "

    2. Top O' The Caves Campground

    16 Reviews
    South Bloomingville, OH
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 385-6566

    "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 ."

    3. Hocking Hills KOA Holiday

    10 Reviews
    Logan, OH
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 385-4295

    "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."

    "Professional and friendly staff! Nice good size sites. Very clean bathhouse. Excellent views. Great WiFi! Close to Old Mans Cave."

    4. Lake Hope State Park Campground

    35 Reviews
    New Plymouth, OH
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 596-5253

    "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"

    5. Waters Edge Canoe Livery

    1 Review
    Chillicothe, OH
    13 miles
    Website

    $12 / night

    "Very friendly staff, and one of my favorite places to go."

    6. Jackson Lake Park

    7 Reviews
    Lithopolis, OH
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (614) 837-2656

    $40 - $139 / night

    "So originally I was not super thrilled when we arrived but that changed quickly. We booked last minute on a holiday weekend and had like 2 options for a spot."

    "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."

    7. Geneva Hills - Camp and Event Center

    2 Reviews
    Rockbridge, OH
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 746-8439

    $35 - $600 / night

    "It was a nice driving distance from Hocking Hills and a neat place to camp."

    8. Deer Creek Camping Resort

    6 Reviews
    Mount Sterling, OH
    25 miles

    "The lake was pretty. Watching the herons was relaxing. The people in our section were courteous. All seemed to obey the quiet hours."

    "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"

    9. Hilltop Resorts and Campgrounds

    4 Reviews
    Logan, OH
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (855) 544-5586

    $41 - $96 / night

    "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"

    10. SaltCreek Retreats

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    Adelphi, OH
    11 miles
    +1 (740) 415-5441

    $50 - $225 / night

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Glamping Reviews near Kingston, OH

228 Reviews of 19 Kingston 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

  • K
    Jul. 18, 2021

    Rocky Fork State Park Campground

    Nice family friendly area

    Very nice grounds, lots of paved pathways for bike riding, skateboarding, ect.. Air conditioned shower houses. Very nice size spaces, we were in a full hookup site.

  • 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.

  • Fred J.
    Oct. 16, 2022

    Top O' The Caves Campground

    Great Campground for everyone

    This Campground was pretty great! My wife and I stayed in a rather large tent site and my parents stayed in an RV site. 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.

    The campground put on a free BBQ for all of the guests one of the nights! It was very good and well thought out. They also put on a very long firework show that night which was awesome! We must have came the perfect weekend.

    The restrooms were rather large and and worked fine. As well as the showers. There are also a few nice looking cabins! There is a camp store in the office, but it's rather small without anything interesting. There is a large barn with a few arcade games that the kids seemed to like.

    The best part about this Campground?? DOGS ARE ALLOWED!! We were so grateful of this because we love taking our dog camping with us!

  • K
    Oct. 1, 2020

    Lake Hope State Park Campground

    Great spot for getting prepared for zaleski and going kayaking

    Several campsites are on a slope so this calls for being creative with placement of tent.
    Firewood available for purchase on site. Lake Hope lodge provides great warm and dry spot for delicious food.

    Several activities available, fishing available anywhere on the lake, kayak rental for $10 and good size lake.

    Very clean pit toliets and running water available dispersed throughout the park. Several hiking trails, zaleski is nearby, hocking hills is 30 minutes away. Moonville tunnel and iron furnace in the area.

  • Amanda S.
    Jun. 19, 2021

    Burr Oak State Park Campground

    Beautiful but questionable design.

    We stayed down at the "lake" spots which are not on the lake but quite above it. Our first site was #19, we were even hesitant to park our 23ft camper in it, but we did and then realized that as soon as we try to get in or out of the camper, it was a steep drop down 5ft. All the sites around this part were steep and tents were pitched on hillsides and most people only stayed for 1 night. We moved to a flatter spot but still had some fun fanagaling the camper in it. Very quiet campground during the week but as soon as Friday hits, it's crazy and loud. We had some neighbors who didn't respect the Quiet hours starting at 10pm and were told very nicely by the Park Ranger and still made a huge fuss. Glad we only stayed for 2 nights.

  • Ryan M.
    Oct. 26, 2021

    Burr Oak State Park Campground

    What You Make Of It

    Luxurious accommodations and continental breakfasts won’t be found here…..a space to unwind and reflect will. The sites are sloped and ill paved but the sights, the sights are quintessential Southeast Ohio. Rolling hills dotted with little burgs where the oil has dried up but the resolve has yet to. A slight traverse down the hill lends views normally reserved for travel mags and postcards if just a bit of adventure is employed.

  • Chase G.
    Jun. 9, 2019

    Rocky Fork State Park Campground

    Meh

    We chose this campground for its proximity to Serpent Mound. It's very middle of the road. The camp store is better than average, but the grounds themselves leave a lot to be desired. Very little privacy, small, uneven sites, bathhouses out of an 80s slasher movie. So much goose poop. The firewood we purchased from the camp store was just awful. Wouldn't light, it just smoked. It's not the first time we've had this problem with wood from an Ohio state park camp store.

    The staff was super friendly and everyone we encountered was very nice, but it's certainly not somewhere I would want to spend more than a night.

  • 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.


Guide to Kingston

Tent and RV camping options surround the Kingston, Ohio area, providing alternatives to luxury glamping accommodations. Located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains with elevations ranging from 700 to 1,000 feet, this region experiences seasonal temperatures from below freezing in winter to humid 80-90°F summers. Most campgrounds feature wooded terrain with moderate hills and proximity to water features including lakes and streams.

What to do

Hiking to geological formations: Take advantage of trails connecting campgrounds to nearby natural features. At Tar Hollow State Park Campground, you can access multiple trail systems. A visitor notes, "The Buckeye Trail runs through the park. They also have a thriving Timber Rattlesnake population. Watch your steps."

Fishing and paddle sports: Many campgrounds offer direct water access. Waters Edge Canoe Livery provides both camping and water equipment rentals. According to one camper, it's a "Very fun place to camp and enjoy the creek on a kayak or canoe. Very friendly staff, and one of my favorite places to go."

Wildlife observation: Early mornings are ideal for spotting local wildlife. Lake Hope State Park has dedicated naturalist programs. A visitor shared, "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!"

What campers like

Remote locations with minimal light pollution: The distance from urban centers creates exceptional stargazing. At Tar Hollow State Park Campground, a camper observed, "It is really, really quiet. We could not hear anyone at the park down below. If you're lucky and have no clouds, there is virtually no light pollution and you can see the Milky Way."

Seasonal activities: Campgrounds operate with varying amenities throughout the year. A visitor to Hocking Hills KOA Holiday reported, "We are first-time owners of a 29 ft Fifth Wheel and got a pull-through site. It offered little in the way of privacy, which was the only negative about the whole experience. Our site included a fire ring and a picnic table, along with all the hook ups."

Group facilities: Several campgrounds offer dedicated group sites for larger gatherings. A Tar Hollow camper commented, "This was such a great place to book a group site. The shelter was perfect for group lunch/dinner area and a nice place to put gear that we didn't want to get wet."

What you should know

Reservation requirements: Most sites require advance booking during peak season (May-October). Walk-in availability is limited, especially weekends. Lake Hope State Park can be less crowded. One visitor remarked, "Each time I have stayed at Lake Hope State Park, I have marveled at why there are only a few stray campers in a state park of 190 sites. Granted...I am usually camping during the week...but its a ghost town."

Limited cell service: Many campgrounds have minimal connectivity. At Top O' The Caves Campground, connectivity is spotty. A camper advised, "The attendant was short with our group and failed to mention they have WiFi at the campground office. Zero cell service in the entire Hocking Hills park so that would have been great to know."

Facility maintenance varies: Bathhouse and amenity conditions differ between campgrounds. A visitor to Jackson Lake Park noted, "The bathrooms were the most disgusting thing ever!! Their was actually a sign that said ecoli was found in one of the bathrooms."

Tips for camping with families

Age-appropriate activities: Most campgrounds provide family-oriented recreation. At Hilltop Resorts and Campgrounds, families find multiple options. A visitor mentioned, "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."

Swimming alternatives: When pools are unavailable, consider natural swimming areas. Top O' The Caves Campground offers pool facilities but conditions vary. A camper reported, "The pool was a little bit too dirty for me but the kid liked it enough to cool down in."

Rain planning: Pack board games and consider off-site activities during heavy rain. One visitor to Tar Hollow advised, "The path around the hill allows for great drainage; a huge help if you're camping in rainy weather."

Tips from RVers

Leveling challenges: Many campgrounds feature uneven terrain. At Lake Hope State Park Campground, a recent visitor warned, "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."

Hookup availability: Electric and water connections vary by site. Jackson Lake Park offers full-service sites. A camper noted, "We appreciated the full hook-ups and pull through site. 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."

Road conditions: Access roads to some campgrounds can be challenging for larger rigs. A visitor to Hocking Hills KOA mentioned, "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."

Frequently Asked Questions

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Kingston, OH is Tar Hollow State Park Campground with a 4.1-star rating from 24 reviews.

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