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Best Glamping near Republic, OH

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East Harbor State Park and Kelleys Island State Park house notable glamping accommodations near Lake Erie, providing an upscale alternative to traditional camping approximately 45 miles north of Republic. Yurts at these parks feature comfortable beds, electricity, and climate control systems that maintain comfort in all seasons. One visitor noted, "The campground is on the lake and is beautiful! So many things to do!" Kelleys Island's waterfront yurts provide panoramic lake views and private outdoor spaces for nature immersion. Lighthouse Point at Cedar Point offers premium glamping cabins with upgraded amenities including quality furnishings, private bathrooms, and kitchenettes. These accommodations blend the natural setting of outdoor recreation with resort-level comforts, making them popular options for families and couples seeking camping with amenities without sacrificing comfort.

The Lake Erie islands provide a unique backdrop for glamping experiences with water-based activities dominating the recreational options. Kayaking, fishing, and swimming are readily available directly from the glamping sites, with rental equipment available seasonally. Paved bicycle paths connect glamping accommodations to beaches, nature centers, and dining options, creating car-free exploration opportunities. According to a camper, "Great trail around the lake and a fun and challenging disc golf course." Evening programs at East Harbor include stargazing events and nature presentations, while Kelleys Island features guided hikes to the glacial grooves. Many glamping accommodations are open from April through October with premium waterfront locations requiring reservations months in advance. Maumee Bay State Park extends the glamping season year-round with winterized units featuring additional insulation and heating systems for cold-weather comfort.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Republic, Ohio (25)

    1. East Harbor State Park Campground

    56 Reviews
    Kelleys Island, OH
    31 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. Walnut Grove Campground

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

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

    3. Crystal Rock Campground - Sandusky, OH

    15 Reviews
    Castalia, OH
    24 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."

    4. KOA Campground Shelby

    4 Reviews
    Waynesburg, OH
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (419) 347-1392

    "For the kids there are: activities, crafts, playground, jumping balloon, small zipline, lakes, heated swimming pool, ice cream. Everything a kid could want to do."

    "Lotsto do, heated pool and hot tub, everyone nice and accommodating."

    5. Kelleys Island State Park Campground

    32 Reviews
    Kelleys Island, OH
    37 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. Lighthouse Point at Cedar Point

    14 Reviews
    Sandusky, OH
    30 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."

    7. Camp Sandusky

    8 Reviews
    Sandusky, OH
    25 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"

    8. Maumee Bay State Park Campground

    41 Reviews
    Oregon, OH
    43 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."

    9. South Bass Island State Park Campground

    26 Reviews
    Put-in-Bay, OH
    37 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."

    10. Milan Travel Park

    4 Reviews
    Norwalk, OH
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (419) 499-4627

    "The owners have added in an additional playground, dog park, newly paved roadways, newly redone building, a new pavilion, fire pit, and boat parking! We love camping here every chance we get!"

    "Showers and bathrooms are very clean and up-to-date. At $40, it was about $5 more than we are used to paying as we travel full time."

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269 Reviews of 25 Republic 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.

  • T
    Jun. 13, 2020

    Charles Mill Lake Park Campground

    mixed feelings 😕

    Upon arrival friendly staff greeted us. Bath houses are clean and well maintained.  Our site was not clean and ready.  Picnic table looked like it was not cleaned since last season and the fire pit was full of rubbish.  Had campers behind us who played music so loud we couldn't hear each other talk.  I asked the gentleman to please turn it down and they did slightly. Another camper also asked them to turn it down and again it was very slight.  Well after midnight music continued.  No park ranger made rounds until Saturday morning and throughout the day.  

    The lake is gorgeous this weekend and we enjoyed riding bikes and walking the park.  

    May be back to try again.

  • 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!

Guide to Republic

Glamping options near Republic, Ohio provide camping accommodations with comfort amenities throughout the Lake Erie region. These upscale camping experiences range from fully-equipped yurts to premium cabins, located primarily at state parks along the Lake Erie shoreline. Several campgrounds within 45 miles of Republic offer enhanced outdoor lodging with varying levels of services and amenities depending on the season.

What to do

Hiking and nature exploration: Maumee Bay State Park offers extensive boardwalks constructed by the Ohio Civilian Conservation Corps exclusively for foot traffic. "Several lakes are good for fishing or boating. Many trails, some grassy and some paved are good for walking, running, and biking," notes Lee D. The park's natural wetlands provide multiple recreation options 45 miles north of Republic.

Beach activities: Crystal Rock Campground provides access to a rocky beach area for swimming. A camper mentioned, "The Park has a rocky beach (shoes NECESSARY) which is actually a nice swimming area if you aren't looking for sand under your feet or blanket." This beach also serves as a launch point for kayaks or sailboards in the protected cove.

Island exploration: South Bass Island State Park offers unique island-based glamping close to Republic, Ohio. "The island is pretty well known as a party island so we generally only camp here off-season now. There is a lot to see and explore like the caves, the monument in the world famous bars," reports Daniel U. Visitors travel by ferry and typically use bikes or golf carts for transportation around the island.

Bird watching: The wetland areas near Lake Erie serve as important habitat for migratory birds. "I came for the birding and wasn't disappointed," explains Dan N. about Maumee Bay. "Bird houses and feeders are located throughout the park and especially in the spring, you can hear many varieties of birds chirping."

What campers like

Privacy between sites: Maumee Bay State Park Campground receives praise for site layout. "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," explains Kayla H. The vegetation between sites creates individual spaces while maintaining proximity to facilities.

Convenient location: Milan Travel Park offers accessibility for travelers. "This campground is right off of interstate 80, and couldn't be easier to get to! As close as it is, there isn't much road noise," notes Tracey S. The location provides quick access to regional attractions while serving as a practical overnight stop.

Cliff-side views: South Bass Island features distinctive camping spots with water views. "This campground has beautiful, cliff-side sites right on the water, which is probably not good for small children," cautions Megan M. These premium tent sites provide direct lake views unlike most inland glamping options near Republic.

Access to Cedar Point: Several campgrounds market themselves as Cedar Point access points. "Perfect for our visit to Cedar Point. We got there late at 9:00 pm and didn't have to check out until 8:00 pm the next day so our RV stayed plugged in all day," explains Elise A. about Lighthouse Point at Cedar Point. The campground stay includes early entry passes into the amusement park.

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