Best Glamping near Oak Harbor, OH

East Harbor State Park houses some of Ohio's premier glamping accommodations along Lake Erie, including a cozy yurt option perfect for those seeking enhanced comfort. The campground features luxury canvas structures with real beds, electricity, and climate control systems for year-round enjoyment. Maumee Bay State Park and Kelleys Island State Park provide additional upscale outdoor stays with furnished accommodations that blend natural surroundings with modern conveniences. These state park glamping options offer a perfect balance of wilderness immersion and comfort, with many sites providing private fire pits, picnic areas, and access to clean shower facilities. According to a camper, "The yurt was massive and hidden behind lots of trees with a creek running alongside it. Will be back."

Visitors exploring these Lake Erie glamping destinations can enjoy direct access to waterfront activities including fishing, kayaking, and swimming at the park beaches. The surrounding area offers exceptional wildlife viewing opportunities, with East Harbor's nature center providing daily educational programs that one reviewer called "excellent for kids." Both Kelleys and South Bass Island State Parks require a ferry ride to access their island-based eco-friendly glamping accommodations, adding a unique adventure element to the experience. The nearby attractions of Cedar Point amusement park and the charming community of Put-in-Bay complement these glamping escapes. One guest noted, "The bathroom/shower house is very clean and well maintained, and the trails are wide, grassy and perfect for family walks."

Best Glamping Sites Near Oak Harbor, Ohio (24)

    1. East Harbor State Park Campground

    57 Reviews
    Kelleys Island, OH
    17 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"

    2. Maumee Bay State Park Campground

    41 Reviews
    Oregon, OH
    17 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."

    3. South Bass Island State Park Campground

    26 Reviews
    Put-in-Bay, OH
    18 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."

    4. Crystal Rock Campground - Sandusky, OH

    15 Reviews
    Castalia, OH
    16 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."