Best Glamping near Old Fort, OH

East Harbor State Park near Old Fort houses upscale glamping yurts and canvas tents along the shores of Lake Erie, offering a premium outdoor experience without sacrificing comfort. The glamping accommodations include comfortable beds with linens, climate-controlled interiors, and private outdoor spaces where guests can enjoy lakeside views. Additional glamping options can be found at Kelleys Island State Park and South Bass Island State Park, both accessible by boat and featuring similar luxury outdoor accommodations with electricity, comfortable furnishings, and modern amenities. Crystal Rock Campground provides glamping cabins with upgraded features not found in standard accommodations. One guest shared, "This is a cozy spot with a laid back atmosphere and very clean shower house, definitely feels more like glamping than camping."

Visitors to these glamping destinations benefit from proximity to Cedar Point Amusement Park, just 15-30 minutes from most sites, making them ideal for families seeking both adventure and comfort. The safari-style accommodations at Maumee Bay State Park feature full amenities including showers, toilets, and electrical hookups, all situated near hiking trails and water activities. Seasonal considerations affect availability, with most glamping sites operating from April through October. During summer months, the unique glamping experiences include organized activities like mini-golf, gem mining, and playground access for younger guests. A recent visitor mentioned, "Staff was very friendly and helpful—we enjoyed our stay with plenty of things to do in the area, and the amenities made it feel like a real glamping experience rather than just camping."

Best Glamping Sites Near Old Fort, Ohio (26)

    1. East Harbor State Park Campground

    56 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"

    2. Crystal Rock Campground - Sandusky, OH

    15 Reviews
    Castalia, OH
    21 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."

    3. Walnut Grove Campground

    3 Reviews
    Melmore, OH
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (419) 448-0914

    "Staff was very kind and informed. I will be coming back next season!"

    4. Maumee Bay State Park Campground

    41 Reviews
    Oregon, OH
    33 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."

    5. Kelleys Island State Park Campground

    32 Reviews
    Kelleys Island, OH
    34 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."

    6. South Bass Island State Park Campground

    26 Reviews
    Put-in-Bay, OH
    32 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."

    7. Van Buren State Park Campground

    11 Reviews
    Van Buren, OH
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (419) 832-7662

    "It has tons of trails and a pond. There are a few places to car camp or RV camp nearby. I love getting out of town and visiting Van Buren State Park, and I have lots of good memories."

    "Very nice, clean, people and staff very friendly. You must reserve a spot by phone or online only, no walk ins. I made my reservation while standing at the visitor cabin"

    8. Lighthouse Point at Cedar Point

    14 Reviews
    Sandusky, OH
    29 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."

    9. Camp Sandusky

    8 Reviews
    Sandusky, OH
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (419) 626-1133

    $23 - $105 / night

    "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."

    "Positives:

    • Clean
    • Very close to Cedar Point Park
    • Friendly staff
    • All you can eat pancake breakfast ($5)
    • Water and electrical access
    • Easy highway access
    • Roads well kept

    Negatives:

    • One of"

    10. Military Park Camp Perry Lodging and RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Oak Harbor, OH
    22 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."

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Glamping Reviews near Old Fort, OH

287 Reviews of 26 Old Fort 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.

  • 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.

  • Fred L.
    Oct. 1, 2022

    East Harbor State Park Campground

    Very nice campground

    This campground is very large with lots of spots to choose from. The C portion has few trees, but if you choose a spot off one of the south circles, the sites are private. The bathhouse is very clean and well maintained. If you want quiet, it may not be for you because lots of families camp there. Quiet hours were, however, quiet! Trails are wide, grassy, and mowed, great for families who want to walk with children. WiFi is not strong, so don't plan on streaming a movie in the evening. There are plenty of things to do, though. My husband and I had a great time!

  • Amanda S.
    Aug. 22, 2021

    Kelleys Island State Park Campground

    Spoiled Diamond in the Rough

    I have been coming up to Kelleys Island for 39yrs and this year really tested my happiness. The campground has gone through quite a bit of changes over the last couple years and it's not entirely for the better. 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. People do not respect quiet hours and leave their porch lights on in the cabins that now sit on the water front. There used to be VIPs that cleaned the park everyday and maintained everything. Not anymore and the park seems a little less friendly now. Golf carts are or were prohibited from entering the campground but now drive around the park all day long creating quite the ruckus and disturbing the beauty of nature. The bathrooms did get an upgrade of fixtures and super bright LED lights, but they took out the ADA accessible showers that had detachable shower heads and a bench to sit on in the shower. This beautiful well kept secret feels a lot like it's sister island Put-in-Bay now with all the rules stripped no care for the environment with partying all day. We did however have beautiful weather the entire time we were there. The site was clean but we noticed a lot of trees had been lost over the years and our camper sat in full sun all day long. They have replanted a tree that will cover the parking pad with shade in probably 10 years. The stairs to get to the public beach we decaying railroad ties that need some TLC but work. The dumpstation has moved to back of the campground by the old pet section which is nice and keeps the noise away from the rest of the park. They also stripped the Ranger program and no longer offer education hikes, movie nights, island history hikes, or the nature program. These were all favorites of mine as a child and made me appreciate the island more.


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