Cabin accommodations near Magnolia, Ohio range from basic wood structures to fully furnished options with amenities. Located in eastern Ohio's rolling hills at approximately 1,000 feet elevation, the region experiences all four seasons with mild summers averaging 82°F and winter temperatures often below freezing. Water access varies significantly between cabin rentals, with some properties offering direct lake frontage.
What to do
Hiking trails: Near West Branch State Park Campground, visitors find multiple scenic paths. "There are several short hiking trails. A side note: I only saw one non-Ohio license plate besides ours in the entire park, almost like it is an Ohio secret," notes Lee D.
Horseback riding: Families enjoy equestrian activities at Canton / East Sparta KOA Holiday - Bear Creek Ranch. "Horseback riding on site," says Lisa D., who visits regularly with her four children.
Boating: Many cabin visitors bring watercraft to enjoy the lakes. "Docks available 50' from our waterfront lot. We could leave our camper, take the boat over to the beach and drop off the grandkids," explains Susan S. about her experience at Atwood Lake.
What campers like
Waterfront access: At Atwood Lake Park Campground, lakefront sites are highly sought after. "Location, location, location! Grab a lake front spot and just hang out there! The park is in excellent condition and the facilities are just as clean and comfortable," shares Lisa S.
Clean facilities: Travelers appreciate well-maintained bathrooms at cabin sites. One visitor at Evergreen Park RV Resort reports, "The bathrooms and showers are spotless and very private. They also have very nice apartments or duplexes available if you're not into camping."
Year-round options: Some cabin facilities remain open during winter months. "We camped here the second weekend in December and had the park mostly to ourselves. The game room was nice as well as the indoor pool," notes Andrea F. about winter stays at Evergreen Park.
What you should know
Site spacing varies: Some cabins offer more privacy than others. At Woods Tall Timber Resort, guests praise the layout, with one camper noting it has "everything you can imagine, it's safe and CLEAN! We couldn't recommend a resort more than this one."
Reservation timing: Summer weekends fill quickly, especially for premium sites. "Make reservations! (6 months in advance). Waterside sites fill up quickly!" advises Alisa G.
Additional fees: Most cabin rentals charge extra for certain amenities. "You have to buy their firewood and cannot bring your own. The downside of that is that it was waaaay over priced ($6.75 for 6-8 cuts)," reports Dawn R. about her stay at a campground.
Tips for camping with families
Kid-friendly activities: Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park™- Akron/Canton specializes in family programming. "This place is AMAZING for families with kids! Tons of planned activities (about every hour) for everyone to enjoy. Huge pool, gem mine, mini golf, and homemade ice cream!" says Sally C.
Beach options: Lakes with swimming areas appeal to families. "Great campground. There r a lot of things to do lot of room to roam around and great campsites. Beach clean shower and restroom houses, big lake," writes David B. about his experience.
Playground access: Many cabin areas include play equipment. "Kids love the playgrounds and being able to bike or scoot all around," notes Fred R. about family-friendly features at Atwood Lake.
Tips from RVers
Site levelness: Cabin renters with RVs should check site grades before booking. "On first impression we were not impressed with this park. First the water fill is on an incline so when our tank was 'full' pulling away from fill station it was really only 2/3 full," shares Andrea F. about a challenging setup.
Hookup locations: Access points vary between sites. "Located right in a lake it's great for relaxing and watching the sailboats go by. The site have large concrete pads with full hookups. They offer a nice laundry facility and also a small camp store," reports Andrea F. about her experience at a waterfront location.
Late arrival considerations: Check specific office hours for key pickup. "We were only able to find 2 bath houses. We used the one near the office," mentions one reviewer about facilities access during off-hours.
