Best Cabin Camping near Long Bottom, OH

Forked Run State Park Campground provides cabin rental options for visitors seeking a more sheltered overnight experience near Long Bottom, Ohio. The park's camper cabins offer basic accommodations with electricity, air conditioning, and heat for year-round comfort. Inside, guests find a bed, bunk beds, and minimal furnishings in a simple shelter-style layout. Lake Hope State Park and Burr Oak State Park also offer cabin accommodations with varying amenities, including some with private bathrooms, kitchenettes, and furnished living spaces. "The cabin smelled like mold. I'd go back to this lake but will not stay in the campgrounds again."

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Forked Run's basic shelter-style cabins provide minimal amenities while state parks like Hocking Hills offer more furnished options with kitchenettes and private bathrooms. Kountry Resort Campground provides cabin accommodations as well, with electric hookups and water access, operating seasonally from April through October. Most cabins allow pets, though policies vary by location. According to one visitor, "We stayed in the camper cabin, which is just a very basic shed with a bed, bunk beds, air conditioning and heat. We stayed there because it was July and I wanted A/C and electricity."

Most cabin accommodations require guests to bring their own bedding, towels, and cooking supplies. While some more developed cabins include kitchen facilities, many offer only basic amenities with access to communal facilities. On-site camp stores at locations like Forked Run provide limited supplies, though selection varies seasonally. Nearby Marietta offers more extensive shopping options for groceries and camping necessities. Lake Snowden Campground and Strouds Run State Park also feature cabin options with varying levels of amenities, from rustic structures to more furnished accommodations with electric hookups and heating systems for winter stays.

Best Cabin Sites Near Long Bottom, Ohio (33)

    1. Forked Run State Park Campground

    21 Reviews
    Long Bottom, OH
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 378-6206

    "There is electricity and restrooms. There are showers like usual and there is also boat rentals which was really expensive. There i short hiking trails nearby"

    "We live close to this park and frequent there, sometimes just day trips. Tent camping is great and just like most places there are a few sites that are the best."

    2. Kountry Resort Campground

    5 Reviews
    West Columbia, WV
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 992-6488

    $20 - $80 / night

    "This campground has been around since the 1800s. It has a lot of permanent residents and we had a lot of fun checking out the different set ups. There are a lot of amenities but they need updated."

    3. Hocking Hills State Park Campground

    109 Reviews
    South Bloomingville, OH
    47 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."

    4. Strouds Run State Park Campground

    10 Reviews
    Athens, OH
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 592-2302

    "The go to camping location for Athens. Many campsites, trails, and amenities. Anything from boat rentals, a small store, and docks to use near the lake."

    "Awesome park! There are shelters with picnic tables at one stop, and a little beach and boating dock if you keep going! Kept going even more and found an abandoned train cart!"

    5. Lake Hope State Park Campground

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

    "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"

    "The parking pad was fairly level and a a bit narrow. The campsite had a bit of an incline. The fire pit and picnic table looked newer. We camped near a restroom and there were 2 shower houses."

    6. Burr Oak State Park Campground

    33 Reviews
    Glouster, OH
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 767-3683

    "Very spacious with lots of fire rings and picnic tables. The Blue Trail goes through here and provides a fun hike. There is a bathroom across the road and access to water at the entrance of the site."

    "The non-electric site's atr a little hilly but we slept in our Kia Soul next to the picnic table and fire ring"

    7. Lake Snowden Campground - Hocking College

    9 Reviews
    Albany, OH
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 698-6373

    "My family and I have been going to Lake Snowden for the past nine years for the Paw Paw Festival and have enjoyed staying in the sites in thw campground every year."

    "We were able to camp right by the lake. The trails are great for hiking and some more intermediate mountain biking. And there are boat rentals of many different types."

    8. Lavender Ranch

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    Guysville, OH
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 300-0493

    $20 - $110 / night

    9. Blue Heron Landing

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    Letart, WV
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 531-9193

    $20 - $550 / night

    10. Mountwood Park Family Campground(Wood County Park)

    5 Reviews
    Petroleum, WV
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 679-3611

    $20 - $40 / night

    "Some of the electric hookups had damage but being able to choose your spot upon arrival helped."

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Cabin Reviews near Long Bottom, OH

351 Reviews of 33 Long Bottom Campgrounds


  • 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.

  • Katie
    Sep. 8, 2020

    Lake Hope State Park Campground

    Great Location, Good Vibes, Slightly Slanted Sites

    Stayed over Labor Day Weekend and was pleasantly surprised by the site we got for booking only a week in advance! Would stay again!

    - Many sites are quite sloped and slanted, but this cannot be determined by pictures online. 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

    - Clean pit style restrooms! With running water restrooms dispersed through the campground.

    - Lake Hope was a good size for kayaking (and rentals were open and only ~$10 per person per hour for various boating devices).

    - Fishing allowed anywhere!

    - Cool hiking trails throughout to see caves, The Hope Furnace, and water features!

    - Only ~30-40min from all the must see attractions of Hocking Hills and surrounding area!

    - Camp Store with wood, ice, etc.

  • 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.

  • Megan M.
    Jul. 8, 2019

    Forked Run State Park Campground

    Dirty pit toilets. Dirty sinks. Beautiful lake.

    This state park has a beautiful lake and a nice beach. There are boat rentals and a frisbee golf course. Overall, this part of the park is beautiful. 

    The campgrounds, however, leave a lot to be desired. The people were really nice, but the facilities were terrible. The pit toilets were filthy- covered in flies, spiderwebs and dirt. They look like they have not been hosed out since the 70's. The showers and sinks are in an old, old building- it could be fine if it were cleaned daily, but it was filthy too. I was there 3 days and the showers and sinks were never cleaned. They were pretty gross from the start, but then by Saturday night one shower housed a pile of feces. No kidding. Poop in the shower. 

    We stayed in the camper cabin, which is just a very basic shed with a bed, bunk beds, air conditioning and heat. We stayed there because it was July and I wanted A/C and electricity. The cabin smelled like mold. 

    I'd go back to this lake but will not stay in the campgrounds again.

  • Laura H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 14, 2020

    Huntington / Fox Fire KOA

    Party Central

    We enjoyed our stay at Huntington/Fox Fire KOA! This is a holiday KOA that offers more amenities for vacationers. It has very close proximity to I-64 in West Virginia, and you can hear the traffic pretty clearly.

    The staff is wonderful, they obviously care very much about their jobs and we enjoyed talking to them. They keep the property very clean which is saying a lot because it’s a very busy park. Each day we watched the park nearly empty and by sundown it was mostly full again. On the weekends it was full to capacity, and it’s occupants were out enjoying their time!

    There is: great cellular for TMobile and AT&T, laundry, dog walk area, storage, cabins, a store, a swimming pond, small beach area, and some sites have fire pits. The picnic tables were pretty dated.

    The hookups are a little strange. You share pedestals in many of the sites. And the arrangement is a little strange but it works.

  • Mark S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 11, 2024

    Huntington / Fox Fire KOA

    This KOA is a Keeper

    This is a very cozy park tucked in between US60 and I64. We are in site 14 and its not quite level, but they were generous with gravel so the drainage is good! No parking in puddles!The staff is great, friendly, upbeat. The gentleman who led us to the site helped us get positioned, and squared up.The site has a patio, bench, picnic table, fire pit, and a huge gas grill. There is more privacy than usual at KOA, pine trees between sites.Well be back! You do have to watch for the entrance, there is a big KOA sign but its not aligned with the actual turn, so be careful.

  • 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.

  • not S.
    Aug. 3, 2022

    Hocking Hills State Park Campground

    Beautiful location and basic campground

    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. We were glad we stayed in the cabin because it rained heavily while we were there and many sites had standing water. The tent section is very hilly and you may need to be creative with your set-up. We loved the close location to fantastic hiking trails. Take your kids to the pencil sharpener museum while visiting Hocking Hills; it won't take long (it's only one room) and you can gather info at the visitors center next door while you're there.


Guide to Long Bottom

Cabin camping near Long Bottom, Ohio offers forest retreats within the Appalachian foothills. The area sits approximately 700 feet above sea level with terrain characterized by rolling hills and valleys carved by the Ohio River. Winter temperatures typically range from 20-40°F, while summer months see averages of 70-85°F with moderate humidity.

What to do

Disc golf adventures: Forked Run State Park features a full disc golf course for visitors seeking recreational activities beyond hiking and swimming. "What makes the lake unique at Forked Run is that it contains dime sized fresh water jelly fish. These type aren't able to sting you," notes Andrew S., highlighting an unusual natural feature for observant visitors.

Mountain biking trails: Mountwood Park Family Campground offers extensive mountain biking paths across the highway from the main camping areas. "If bombing mountain bike trails is your thing, then across the highway from the campground is your dream," explains Dave V., who explored the varied ability MTB trails during his visit.

Water recreation options: Lake Hope State Park Campground provides diverse water activities with equipment rentals available. "We also did some kayaking as well as driving to different hiking paths around the area. We spent some time at the lake and rented a paddle board and a water bike which was so much fun!" shares Anne P., who enjoyed the variety of recreational options.

What campers like

Historical attractions: Mountwood Park includes an oil history museum showcasing regional heritage. "Being a bit of a history buff, I was fascinated by the museum...how the local town was created during the oil boon and then destroyed by fire...of an enormous wilderness mansion that sat where the campground now sits," explains Dave V.

Seasonal wildlife viewing: Strouds Run State Park Campground offers excellent stargazing opportunities away from major light pollution. "Amazing at night for stargazing! Awesome park! There are shelters with picnic tables at one stop, and a little beach and boating dock if you keep going!" writes Olivia S.

Spacious group accommodations: Burr Oak State Park Campground provides group camping areas separate from standard sites. "This is a great place to camp! Very spacious with lots of fire rings and picnic tables. The Blue Trail goes through here and provides a fun hike," notes Sarah G., who appreciated the dedicated group facilities.

What you should know

Varying site conditions: Many area campgrounds feature uneven terrain that requires preparation. At Lake Hope State Park, "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.

Shower facility variability: Hocking Hills State Park Campground maintains modern shower buildings among more rustic facilities. "There's outhouses with no running water but also a relatively new bath house with nice showers and toilets," explains Elana C., indicating the mixed amenity standards visitors may encounter.

Seasonal operations: Many campgrounds reduce services during off-peak months. At Forked Run State Park, a visitor observed "Camp store wasn't open yet for the season no other staff was seen except one guy cleaning on loop A," suggesting travelers should verify operational status before arrival.

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: Kountry Resort Campground offers family-friendly facilities with recreation options. "There are a lot of amenities but they need updated. The playgrounds need replaced. The activities building had a pool and game room area, which we used a lot. These were dated as well but our kids had a blast and that is all that matters," shares Jeremiah S.

Weather preparedness: Regional cabin accommodations can experience significant temperature swings between seasons. At Lake Hope State Park, a camper appreciated that "sites were nice and shaded" which helped moderate summer temperatures during their stay.

Nearby day trips: Local cabin stays offer access to small towns within short driving distance. As Jeremiah S. explains about Kountry Resort Campground: "We did a couple day trips down to Pomeroy, which is a nice little river town with ice cream, playgrounds, and shops less than five miles from the campground."

Tips from RVers

Hookup options: Electric service varies significantly between campgrounds. Strouds Run State Park has more limited utility access, as Birgit H. notes: "Self paying, off season was $15. But the restrooms were closed. There were only 3 other sides occupied."

Site selection considerations: Many campgrounds feature both open and wooded sites affecting shade and privacy. At Forked Run State Park, Shane T. reports, "sites are small back in, we stayed in loop two site 69 with great shade and electric."

Water access points: Regional campgrounds often provide centralized water stations rather than individual site hookups. At Forked Run State Park, "I do like they have water fountains with faucets every 10-15 sites. As well as grey water dump stations about the same spacing but stagers with the filling," explains Shane T.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Long Bottom, OH is Forked Run State Park Campground with a 3.6-star rating from 21 reviews.

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