Cabins near Richwood, Ohio offer outdoor recreation access in the north-central region of the state, located approximately 45 miles north of Columbus. The area sits within the Till Plains region at elevations ranging from 900-1,000 feet above sea level, with a humid continental climate featuring four distinct seasons. Winter cabin rentals often require advanced preparation as temperatures frequently drop below freezing from December through February.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: Delaware State Park provides excellent fishing from shore, dock or boat with multiple species available. "We launched our kayaks and had a great time paddling around the lake. Be aware that there is no horsepower limits for boats on the lake and weekends are very popular for anglers in high-powered bass boats," notes Nancy W. about Delaware State Park Campground.
Hiking trails: Many cabin locations offer access to woodland paths with varying difficulty levels. "There are nice trails to walk and the bathrooms are the best I've seen at a campground," shares Maddy B. about Delaware State Park's trail system.
Water recreation: Swimming beaches and boating options complement many cabin locations. "The campground beach is an absolute must and we even got close to wildlife (aka some pesky raccoons)," mentions Jenny C. from Alum Creek State Park Campground.
Target sports: Some cabin rental facilities include specialized recreation options. "This is a RV resort close to a lake with a lot of seasonal campers... Plenty to do for the kids," explains Dave B. from Cross Creek Camping Resort.
What campers like
Privacy levels: Site separation varies significantly between properties with wooded sites providing more seclusion. "This is probably our favourite state park we have been to thus far... The best thing about this campground is the fact that all the sites have privacy," explains Maddy B. about Delaware State Park.
Clean facilities: Bathroom and shower quality remains consistently mentioned in reviews. "The bathrooms were clean but not spotless and in need of a little repair," notes Mike & Deb L. about Buck Creek State Park Campground.
Camp store amenities: On-site stores provide convenience items at varying price points. "The camp store/office you can rent bikes as well as other sporting equipment," according to Nancy W. at Delaware State Park.
Site types: Availability of grass, wooded, or mixed terrain varies by location. "They have sites that are all grass, sites with grass and woods and sites that are all woods. Whether you have an RV, tent, or looking to hammock camp, they can help you out," states Joshua E.
What you should know
Reservation systems: Most cabin properties require advance booking through online portals. "We reserved the group camp spot. Very spacious. Only one fire ring, but a couple picnic tables and spots for multiple tents," one visitor noted.
Seasonal considerations: Weather impacts facility operations throughout the year. "We were there on a Tuesday in October so not very crowded," Mike & Deb L. share about Buck Creek State Park.
Terrain challenges: Some sites require leveling equipment for comfortable stays. "Our pad was not level front to back so we had to adjust a little bit. The fire ring was nice but our picnic table was beat up," states Shannon G. about Indian Lake State Park Campground.
Noise levels: Campground volume varies by season, day of week, and location within property. "It was a busy weekend but not as loud as I figured it would be," notes Leon H. about Buck Creek State Park.
Tips for camping with families
Activity planning: Family-friendly cabin locations often include structured recreation options. "This summer my family has went to many campgrounds and by far Delaware has been our favorite. The site we were on was set back in the woods. My daughter had tons of fun exploring the woods connected to our site," shares Ashley R.
Playground access: Several cabin properties feature multiple play areas. "There is a playground in each of the 4 sections for kids to play with a remodel shower house at each one," explains Joe I. about Delaware State Park.
Camper beach areas: Dedicated swimming access provides safe recreation for children. "We did not swim due to it being in the 60s and rainy during most of our stay but we did go look at the beach it was very clean and appears well cared for," notes Ashley R.
Family activities: Organized events enhance cabin stays for children. "The recreation activities are fun and include bingo, crafts and archery. Small crafts as part of recreation activities are free. Larger projects such as ceramics or wood burning have a fee," explains Bill T. about Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Columbus.
Tips from RVers
Utility services: Electrical capacity varies between properties with some offering full hookups. "All electric is 30-amp. Our site had full hook-ups 50 amp service with sewer and water picnic table and fire ring for $44 a night," states George J. from Cardinal Center Campground.
Connectivity considerations: Mobile service and wifi availability fluctuates by location. "Att works good here verizion not so much but at night when people are sleeping verizion gets a little better," explains Joe I. about Delaware State Park.
Dump station access: Sewer connection locations vary by property. "We had water but no sewage - the dump site was located a few hundred feet away at the bathroom," notes Chase H. about cabin facilities.
Site sizing: RV pad dimensions change by location and can affect larger units. "The 'pod' layout of the campground made for large campsites (some sites are over 90 feet in length and well suited for large RV's) with good separation between sites," explains Nancy W. about Delaware State Park.
