Best Glamping near Martin, OH

Ohio's Lake Erie shoreline near Martin houses several glamping options with Maumee Bay State Park Campground, South Bass Island State Park, and East Harbor State Park all offering distinctive accommodations beyond traditional camping. These waterfront destinations feature furnished yurts and specialty glamping units where guests can experience outdoor living with resort-style amenities including electricity, comfortable bedding, and climate control. Many sites provide picnic tables, fire rings, and proximity to shower facilities while maintaining natural privacy barriers between accommodations. One guest highlighted their experience at Maumee Bay, noting "Sites are spaced far enough apart and usually with a divider of trees or bushes between sites to give you a little more privacy than most campgrounds."

Kelleys Island State Park delivers boutique camping experiences with yurt rentals that combine outdoor adventure with comfort. Visitors access these island glamping destinations via boat transportation, creating a unique arrival experience that separates them from mainland campgrounds. The parks maintain extensive trail systems, swimming beaches, and wildlife viewing opportunities with boardwalks traversing marsh ecosystems. According to a camper, "We had a fantastic and totally welcoming weekend at Maumee Bay State Park—the park store was clean and efficient and the park itself offered coffee and donuts every morning for a dollar." Lighthouse Point at Cedar Point and Crystal Rock Campground provide additional glamping options with seasonal availability typically running April through October, requiring advance reservations during peak summer months.

Best Glamping Sites Near Martin, Ohio (25)

    1. Maumee Bay State Park Campground

    41 Reviews
    Oregon, OH
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (419) 836-7758

    "The campground is part of a larger resort complex that includes a hotel, marina, a nice beach on Lake Erie, a second beach on an inland lake, golf course, mowed hiking trails and - our favorite - about"

    "Ohio. Let me state: Awesome park Full hook ups, 50,30,20. Sewer. Water. Handicap sites too!!! Dump station, with rinse down hose if needed. Large sites, private by trees."

    2. East Harbor State Park Campground

    57 Reviews
    Kelleys Island, OH
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (419) 734-4424

    "Easy drive-up spots, fire pits, clean showers, bathrooms, and a camp shop. Really nice bike/walking bath out to the water."

    "We stayed in c70 a clean, electric site with fire pit and pad, mixed RV and tents.nearby flush toilets,hot showers and running water taps, a good base for fishing,kayaking and birding near to Port Clinton"

    3. Sterling State Park Campground

    25 Reviews
    Monroe, MI
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (734) 289-2715

    $36 - $45 / night

    "It was an easy pull through with water, electric, and sewer hookup. You are right across from some good walking trails and walking distance to the beach."

    "This is our first time at Sterling State Park, the campsites are very close to each other however, it’s been nice so far! The view of the lake is beautiful!! Bathrooms/showers are clean."

    4. South Bass Island State Park Campground

    26 Reviews
    Put-in-Bay, OH
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (419) 285-2112

    "Accessible from ferry, this camp ground offers stunning views of Lake Erie. With clean running water and facilities, the only downside is that the camp grounds are a tad too crowded for my preference."

    "Our site 32, was long back into the open wooded area behind us. Everyone was respectful. Shower houses decent. Older and clean. Private shower stalls."

    5. Harbortown RV Resort

    11 Reviews
    Monroe, MI
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (734) 384-4700

    "Great RV resort with clean bathrooms and shower rooms. Wood delivery is great! Friendly staff!"

    "They were very accommodating and since we arrived after 7:30 pm, the office was closed but they insured us to pick a spot and we could get checked in the next morning. Bath houses were very clean."

    6. Kelleys Island State Park Campground

    32 Reviews
    Kelleys Island, OH
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (419) 746-2546

    "Campground is on the lake and is beautiful! So many things to do! The camp is clean, has a playground, and movie night. Bath house is a typical campground bath house."

    "We stayed on the water front site directly next to the trail for the public beach. I do not recommend this site unless you want everyone to walk through the site at any time all day long."

    7. Military Park Camp Perry Lodging and RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Oak Harbor, OH
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (614) 336-6214

    "RV site is paved with electric hookup and water hook up on site. Waste dump on RV site as well. Very clean and maintained."

    "Won't drive over it & break it. Fire ring & picnic tables on every site. Beach & fishing pier with in walking distance. All sites are angled & very easy to back into."

    8. Crystal Rock Campground - Sandusky, OH

    15 Reviews
    Castalia, OH
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (419) 684-7177

    $32 - $1 / night

    "Staff/owner are so kind and accommodating. I can’t say enough about them."

    "Nice and friendly staff with plenty of things to do in the area. Bathrooms and showers were clean which is always a plus. Wifi reception was also good."

    9. Lighthouse Point at Cedar Point

    15 Reviews
    Sandusky, OH
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (419) 627-2350

    $150 - $500 / night

    "Gorgeous views of Lake Erie and walking distance to the gate of Cedar Point. Beautiful landscaping and very clean. Staff is incredibly friendly and knowledgeable."

    "Shuttle service to the gates (although it is walkable too) pool area, beach, paved sites, some have lake views. Ultimate patio sites have their own table, chairs and fire pits as well."

    10. Covered Wagon Camp Resort

    5 Reviews
    Temperance, MI
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (734) 856-3058
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Glamping Reviews near Martin, OH

289 Reviews of 25 Martin Campgrounds


  • Emily T.
    Sep. 22, 2023

    East Harbor State Park Campground

    Has everything you need

    Very popular campground, lots of people. Easy drive-up spots, fire pits, clean showers, bathrooms, and a camp shop. Really nice bike/walking bath out to the water.

  • T
    Jul. 17, 2018

    East Harbor State Park Campground

    Campground next to glacial groove near beach on Lake Erie

    We stayed in c70 a clean, electric site with fire pit and pad, mixed RV and tents.nearby flush toilets,hot showers and running water taps, a good base for fishing,kayaking and birding near to Port Clinton,Cedar point and The islands.a designated bike hike lane to and from the beach.Very family friendly lots of bikes, dogs.

  • N
    Jul. 9, 2021

    Maumee Bay State Park Campground

    Clean, spacious, fairly private with lots of activity options

    We've camped at Maumee Bay State Park twice and enjoyed it both times.  The campground is part of a larger resort complex that includes a hotel, marina, a nice beach on Lake Erie, a second beach on an inland lake, golf course, mowed hiking trails and - our favorite - about 5 miles of beautiful, paved bike paths.  It's all very clean and well maintained.  The whole place has a welcoming, friendly vibe.

    We camped on site 47, electric only.  Very level and spacious paved spot with its own shade tree.  Nearby shower house accessible by well-lit paved path.  Our only problem was a bit of water puddling near the camper/fire pit but it went away after the first night.  

    The campground is spread out so everyone brings bicycles and also saw a few golf carts.  Very nice for family bicycling!  Saw lots of wildlife on our rides.

    The surrounding area is kind of industrial.  We toured it the first year we went (very interesting!) but stayed close to camp this year.

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

    Wayne County Fairgrounds RV Park

    Typical Fairgrounds Campground

    This is a typical fairground campground with open grassy areas for campsites surrounded by barns and tracks. The fairgrounds is located just off I-94 which makes for easy entrance and exit to the campground, but, means there is lots of road noise. Close by are plenty of stores, restaurants, gas stations, etc. In fact, there is a gap in the fence that runs around the fairgrounds allowing you to walk to a Walmart, McDonalds, Dunkin Donuts, and more. 

    We arrived without a reservation and the women in the office was very helpful providing a map with all available sites during our stay and letting us choose which one we wanted. One of the first things you notice is that a number of people are here long-term so we went to the back area hoping it would be quieter and less crowded. A number of the campsites are “buddy” sites meaning your patio opens to your neighbors so be careful which one you pick. This is pretty undesirable when the neighbor is a total stranger so we chose a site where we didn’t have anyone next to us. 

    They offer 50 amp full hook-up sites, 50 amp/water, and 30 amp/water sites with pull-thru and back-in options. There is a dump station located in the middle of the park which is easy to get to. The roads are wide and a lack of trees makes this campground accessible for any size RV. The sites are level but some lack grassy making the patio pretty dusty or muddy. Unfortunately, where we were was pretty muddy just after a light rain. This campground works best for RV’s and not tents. For tenters there is a designated section that is set in a corner of the park with large trees for shade but not much privacy between you and others. A water spigot is in the tent area and there was one picnic table. The camp office sells firewood but we only saw two fire pits in the whole park. Be aware that noise from the interstate and nearby train tracks may make for a restless night. Bathrooms are centrally located in the campground and were old and tired but relatively clean. On-site laundry is available.

    Apparently, management is having some issues with campers not obeying some of the rules. One of the sad things about this campground is that campers have to be reminded to clean up after their dogs. Apparently, it is such an issue that we got a letter stating that if you don’t pick up your dogs poop you would be asked to leave. How sad is that? There is free WiFi which worked pretty well. Upon checking in, we had to sign a piece of paper stating that we would not download copyrighted material or stream movies or we would be asked to leave. 

    My favorite aspect of this campground is that they had a community garden that you were welcome to pick from. We got tomatoes, Swiss chard, peppers, broccoli, and more. Overall, this campground was fine for the few nights we were here and close to the attractions we wanted to visit. We never felt unsafe even though it was close to major cities. We chose this campground because we wanted to go to Ann Arbor and Dearborn and it was a very convenient location.

    Pros:

    ·        Good location if you want to visit Ann Arbor and Dearborn

    ·        Close to interstate for easy access

    ·        Long, level sites that will fit any RV

    ·        Community garden you can pick from vegetables

    ·        Stores and restaurants are nearby (some within walking distance)

    Cons:

    ·        Lots of road noise from I-94

    ·        No trees for shade or privacy

    ·        Would not recommend for tent camping

    ·        Many campers are long-term

    ·        “Buddy” campsites with patios facing each other

  • Chase G.
    Jun. 7, 2019

    Lighthouse Point at Cedar Point

    Immaculate!

    Absolutely beautiful RV park! Gorgeous views of Lake Erie and walking distance to the gate of Cedar Point. Beautiful landscaping and very clean. Staff is incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. Good little camp store with reasonable(ish) prices. Too chilly to swim but the pool looks nice. Bathhouses are updated, clean and very nice, but pretty far from about half of the sites. One section has premium sites with upgraded grills and fire pits and crazy good lake views. The regular sites are still well landscaped and each have a grill and an extra long picnic table, but no fire pit. You can bring your own fire pit if your site doesn't have one. No bikes or golf carts allowed on the grounds, but there are Cedar Point buses available day & night as well as rickshaws during the day. Until now I have held Disney World's Fort Wilderness as the penultimate place for camping but they could learn a few things from Cedar Point! We stayed five nights in a pull through sites, #231. I would love to snag a premium site for our next trip but it may be difficult because they allow you to book up five years in advance!

  • Mary B.
    Sep. 3, 2020

    East Harbor State Park Campground

    Love this place

    A great campground in Ohio. So clean and so many things to do. Campsites are close together but they do honor quiet hours. Great trail around the lake and a fun and challenging disc golf course.

  • Mary B.
    Jul. 17, 2018

    Kelleys Island State Park Campground

    Best weekend camping

    We will definitely be going back! Campground is on the lake and is beautiful! So many things to do! The camp is clean, has a playground, and movie night. Bath house is a typical campground bath house. We had a tent site and it was huge! Sites come with fire pit and picnic table. Beach is within walking distance of campsite.

  • Sammii D.
    Jul. 16, 2019

    Camp Sandusky

    Very nice campgrounds!

    There is so much structure and order to this campground! The grounds are laid out so nicely! One big circle with cross roads all along the way. You can camp however you'd like too! They have RV sites, tent sites and cabins. All mixed in together so you can travel with all your favorite campers. They do breakfast every morning in the front pavilion for $4.50 (all you can eat pancakes, 1 sausage and coffee) I haven't tried it yet, but its certainly popular. Laundry is open 24 hours a day and in an open area. Not the biggest fan of that due to needing to do laundry in the rain. Bathrooms are clean and standard. Row of toilet stalls and showers in a separate room. They have a stellar playground area, I don't have kids but even I was drawn to wanting to play on it. Very pet friendly around here. Close to downtown, near Cedar Point and all the other attractions over here. They have 2 pools, one being heated. We haven't had a bad rain storm while we're here but you can tell by the ground of our spot its going to be bad and super muddy. All in all this campground is pretty awesome.

  • 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!


Guide to Martin

Lake Erie's shoreline near Martin, Ohio offers accessible camping options from April through October when average temperatures range from 55°F to 85°F. The region combines coastal terrain with wetland ecosystems, providing habitat for migratory birds and aquatic wildlife. Campgrounds in the area typically sit 580-600 feet above sea level, with minimal elevation changes throughout the camping areas.

What to do

Birding opportunities: Maumee Bay State Park provides extensive wildlife viewing opportunities. "One of my favorite things about this campground is that your spots are close together which is great for safety, however with the bushes and brush, it feels super private. My grandparents were in the site next to me in their camper and I had to walk a ways to see their spot," notes Kayla H. The park maintains several trails specifically for birding enthusiasts.

Kayaking and paddling: Sterling State Park Campground features a smaller inland lake perfect for beginners. According to Debra B., "Nice state park with clean bathrooms. Bike and walking trails. Also has a smaller lake good for kayaking and fishing. It has a boat ramp to put into Lake Erie. Not a lot of shade on the sites!"

Boardwalk exploration: Explore wetland ecosystems via maintained boardwalks. "The most well kept, private, beautiful campground I've been to so far. I've been a camper my whole life but a year ago the wife and I purchased a new camper with the goal of seeing a new campground each time we camped," says Daniel U. about Maumee Bay State Park Campground. "We were truly amazed at the park, the HUGE beach on lake Erie, the inland Beach, the 2-mile boardwalk through the wetlands, the Big Hill, and the nature center."

Lighthouse visits: The region offers several historic lighthouses within short drives from campgrounds. "The island is beautiful and we hope that you can enjoy it! P.S. Check local deals on Groupon or Lake Erie Shores and Islands websites to save a bit on your trip," suggests Rebecca F. about Kelleys Island, which provides access to nearby lighthouse structures.

What campers like

Privacy between sites: South Bass Island State Park Campground offers tent sites with exceptional isolation. "Both tent camping and RV/Trailer camping. A few Yurts to rent also which are somewhat isolated from the other camping areas. The sites along the cliff overlooking the lake have fabulous views but are ONLY for tents and one should NOT camp there with small kids," writes Stephen S.

Well-maintained facilities: Visitors appreciate the clean, updated shower facilities. "The bathhouse is clean and in good condition. Sandy beach on Lake Erie is very nice," reports Joe S. about Sterling State Park. Most campgrounds provide regular cleaning schedules for shower facilities.

Yurt camping options: Kelleys Island State Park Campground provides yurt rentals for those seeking glamping near Martin, Ohio. "Camp was well kept, clean, and helpful staff. Our campsite was easy to find and backed in with no problems. Our site was pretty open because it was one on the end in the back of the campgrounds," notes Rebecca F. The park's yurts maintain electricity and basic furnishings.

Ferry experiences: The boat transportation adds adventure to the camping experience. "The ferry ride it takes to access this state park island is well worth the time and fees! Fun beach side restaurants, dirt roads and pretty beaches," explains Erin H. about reaching Kelleys Island State Park, where luxury yurt camping near Martin is available.

What you should know

Seasonal insect considerations: Several campgrounds report significant insect populations. "Nice little campground, offers both places for tent camping and RV camping. Lots to do, bike trails, walking paths, jet ski rentals, etc," writes Noah R. about Maumee Bay. Multiple reviewers recommend bringing sufficient bug spray, particularly for evening hours.

Limited shower facilities: Some larger campgrounds have restricted shower availability. "Very clean, however, bathhouses are shared between two loops. Each bathhouse only has two shower stalls, which may necessitate a wait when the campground is full," explains Lee D. about Maumee Bay State Park.

Noise levels vary significantly: Crystal Rock Campground and others experience varying noise levels depending on location. "NOISE!!!! If you are looking for a quiet getaway go somewhere else. The campground is right on a heavily traveled roadway and seemed to be on a major ATV trail as well. The ATV's were racing up and down the trail as well as just sitting and revving their engines," warns Wendi R.

Marshy conditions: Spring camping may encounter saturated grounds. Jeffery R. notes about Maumee Bay: "We stayed there in early May, we didn't have reservations so they had three sites open. We took the driest spot we could find. The ground was soft and marshy. Other than that is was a nice place."

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: Multiple campgrounds feature dedicated playgrounds. "The campground has a beach and playground. You can also purchase wood. Yurts are available for rent," notes Erin H. about Kelleys Island, making it suitable for families seeking yurt camping around Martin, Ohio.

Beach safety: East Harbor State Park Campground offers protected swimming areas. "I enjoy this campground because there are lots of great spots to choose from. I love the ability to walk or bike to the beach," shares Jaclyn B. The campground maintains designated swimming areas with gradual depth changes.

Flashlight activities: Evening wildlife viewing provides kid-friendly entertainment. "I enjoy walking to the pond at night and flashlight frogs. Typically there are a lot of raccoons so keep your food locked up tight," warns Jaclyn B. about East Harbor State Park.

Weather preparation: Evening temperatures can drop significantly even during summer. Kayla H. advises about Maumee Bay: "My only tip would be to bring plenty of bug spray in the summer, there are lots of bugs that come off the lake. Also make sure you bring jackets and blankets, even in the summer it can get pretty cool in the evening."

Tips from RVers

Site leveling requirements: Many RV sites require additional leveling. "Concrete pads. Level! Full hookups were simple to use," notes Chuck E. about Lighthouse Point at Cedar Point. Other campgrounds may require additional effort for proper leveling.

Hookup variations: Different campgrounds offer varying hookup configurations. "Sites 1-11 and 21-29 have full hookups (water, sewer, electric). Also, there are a lodge and cabins," explains Lee D. about Maumee Bay State Park. RVers should confirm specific hookup details when making reservations.

Dump station access: Campgrounds maintain varying dump station arrangements. "Have waste water stations and a potable water station. Plenty of park area and sites were spaced average apart. 2 dump stations are well graded so everything drains well," reports Timothy G. about Kelleys Island State Park.

Site spacing considerations: RV sites vary in privacy levels. "Large state park with 256 campsites, all with electric (20-30-50 amp) hookups," notes Lee D. "All sites are very generous in size and appear to be spaced with a decent amount of space apart with foliage providing varying levels of privacy."

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