Cabin camping near Medina, Ohio offers year-round options with accommodations ranging from rustic to fully-equipped lodging. Several properties maintain winter operations with select cabins featuring heating systems for cold-weather use. Most campgrounds sit at elevations between 900-1,200 feet above sea level, resulting in moderate temperature variations between daytime and nighttime, particularly during spring and fall camping seasons.
What to do
Hiking trails: Findley State Park has extensive trail networks suitable for day hikes from cabin accommodations. "Findley state park is well maintained large park! We can easily get lost on 3 mile hikes in the woods and still be on marked paths! The roads are paved and excellent for biking and skating," notes Kimberly C.
Water activities: West Branch State Park Campground offers lake access directly from some cabin sites. "We can launch our kayaks right from our campsite," explains Alisa G. "There are many inlets to explore or fish. There is a small beach at the campground but a larger one on the other side of the lake."
Disc golf: Findley State Park Campground maintains disc golf facilities near cabin areas. Jessica S. mentions, "They have plenty of hiking trails, disc golf, a playground for the kids, a nature center and gift shop, archery and so much more!"
What campers like
Privacy between cabins: Mohican State Park Campground features well-spaced cabin accommodations. According to Andrea F., "The sites are nice and large with lots of trees throughout the park. Camp store is nice and well stocked, gem mining and mountain bike trails are located within the campground as well as a pool."
Clean facilities: Maple Lakes Campground maintains well-serviced restroom facilities near cabin areas. Tracy L. reports, "The grounds and bathrooms were super clean and staff very friendly and helpful. Beautiful trees and the fishing lakes had lovely benches."
Evening activities: Many cabin properties provide structured evening programs. At Clay's Resort, Chelsea M. notes, "The activities here are endless! Fishing, volleyball, basketball, kayaking, zip lining in water with swimming (15 break every 45 min), mini golf, bounce trampoline pad, cornhole, etc! So much for every age."
What you should know
Seasonal availability: Most cabin properties operate with limited winter schedules. At Maple Lakes Campground, the operating season runs "Apr 15 - Oct 1," while Sunset Lake Campground operates from "May 1 to 3rd wknd in Oct."
Reservation timing: American Wilderness Campground requires advance booking during peak periods. Jeffrey L. advises, "Very nice campground. Only downfall is trying to find an open spot for reservations. Place is booked most of the time. If you're planning a holiday weekend you need to book 6 months in advance."
Site selection: Cabin locations vary significantly in features and proximity to amenities. Jon P. reports about Maple Lakes, "Plenty of grass and good spacing between the sites. Most appear to be seasonal or full time living. You aren't allowed to walk a dog around the park which was a very odd rule. Had to stay at your site."
Tips for camping with families
Swimming options: Properties with dedicated swimming areas provide structured water access. At American Wilderness, Andrew V. shares, "Beautiful clean serene park with absolutely stunning beach views at sunset. Also the park has older shower and bathrooms however there always clean and well taken care of every few hours staff cleaning!"
Indoor alternatives: Cabins provide shelter during inclement weather. At Streetsboro-Cleveland SE KOA, Traci F. explains, "The pool was so nice it wasn't too crowded and the view over looking the 'lake' was so pretty... The game room was small but the kids loved it."
Wildlife awareness: Some cabin areas experience wildlife activity. Traci continues, "Every night we were visited by raccoons, they stole our trash on the first night but the other nights we kept everything out of their reach. There were fun little raccoon hand prints all over though."
Tips from RVers
Site leveling: Cabin renters using RVs should check site specifications. At West Branch State Park, Andrea F. cautions, "Our site was labeled slight slope. That was a joke. We were only off 2 inches side to side but front to back we had to lower the front 15 inches. The jack was down as low as it would go and we were still off by 1.5 inches."
Water access: RV water fill stations vary significantly between properties. Andrea continues, "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. This was okay for a short weekend but not good planning from who ever designed the park."
