Best Glamping near Rocky River, OH

American Wilderness Campground in Grafton and Streetsboro-Cleveland SE KOA provide luxury glamping accommodations just a short drive from Rocky River, Ohio. American Wilderness offers plush canvas accommodations with electricity and comfortable amenities, while the KOA location features deluxe yurts and safari-style accommodations with private decks. According to a camper, "We had a nice time, the place was clean and the amenities were great." These glamping sites provide climate-controlled retreats with proper beds, linens, and access to modern facilities including hot showers and flush toilets. Most locations include Wi-Fi connectivity, picnic areas, and fire rings for evening gatherings, allowing guests to enjoy comfort while maintaining connection to natural surroundings.

The glamping locations near Rocky River provide on-site recreation including catch-and-release fishing ponds, hiking trails, and organized activities for families. Penitentiary Glen Reservation Campsite offers a more secluded glamping experience with furnished canvas accommodations set in a forested environment. "My friends and I decided to stay here for the weekend. Even with the colder weather it was nice and cozy," one visitor noted. Most glamping accommodations remain open from April through October, with select sites like Punderson State Park available year-round. Locations provide convenient access to regional attractions including Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Lake Erie beaches, and Cleveland's cultural destinations. Reservations are recommended, particularly during summer months when these unique outdoor accommodations book quickly.

Best Glamping Sites Near Rocky River, Ohio (26)

    1. American Wilderness Campground

    16 Reviews
    Grafton, OH
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (440) 926-3700

    $35 - $69 / night

    "We had a nice fire roasting s’mores the atmosphere is so clean and nice we had a easy check in and we got to enter a chili cook off the food and vibes was fun we camp here seasonal and love it"

    "We had a good experience the place was clean and nice the amenities were great the staff was helpful and the laundry room was clean as well as bathrooms and showers."

    2. Streetsboro-Cleveland SE KOA

    25 Reviews
    Streetsboro, OH
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (330) 650-2552

    "KOA Bath house trailer was very clean, easy to utilize the outdoor kitchen."

    "It was within great proximity to both and had all the amenities the kids and I love."

    3. Punderson State Park Campground

    34 Reviews
    Newbury, OH
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (440) 564-2279

    $38 / night

    "Had a picnic with nearby family at one of the pavilions… again, neat and clean and well taken care of. Very quiet at night, which is something we look for."

    "Smallish site with electric only (20 amp!!). There were lots of trails and nature center on site. Bike and boat rentals."

    4. West Branch State Park Campground

    67 Reviews
    Ravenna, OH
    44 miles
    Website

    "The staff are very friendly and care a great deal about the quality of everyone's experience - they inspect and clean each site after the sites are vacated."

    "They had a fantastic shower house with individual locking rooms, bathrooms were very clean and they even had Laundry on site. The front desk was very helpful and gave us some ideas of things to do."

    5. Kelleys Island State Park Campground

    32 Reviews
    Kelleys Island, OH
    45 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. Woodside Lake Park

    6 Reviews
    Streetsboro, OH
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (330) 626-4251

    "There are quite a few RVs parked here and it appears lively, but the tent area in hilltop was quiet and secluded. Very kid friendly. At night, there was highway noise in the background."

    "There are lots of activities centered around the lake and beach area. It has a store and other recreational areas. There is a lot of day use activity around the lake."

    7. Penitentiary Glen Reservation Campsite

    2 Reviews
    Kirtland, OH
    28 miles
    Website

    $25 / night

    "Plenty of fire wood provided and a short distance away from the gorge to walk. The second night had lots of coyotes around, which is cool but can be dangerous if not careful of course."

    "Would have given this site 5 stars but the walk to the site was a bit more of a haul than expected. It was just myself, kids, and pup."

    8. Lighthouse Point at Cedar Point

    15 Reviews
    Sandusky, OH
    44 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. Countryside Campground

    8 Reviews
    Mogadore, OH
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (330) 628-1212

    "A nice short walk takes you to Mogadore reservoir , no luck for us fishing from shore. We camped at site #10. Was level side to side, lots are pretty tight in that area."

    "The bathrooms were clean, the showers we nice and the pool was well kept. Each site comes with a fire ring and picnic table both in good condition."

    10. Cleveland/ Sudusky Jellystone Park

    7 Reviews
    New London, OH
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (419) 652-2267

    $50 - $70 / night

    "Nice pool, camp store on site with a nice selection of camp gear. Snack bar with pizza, ice cream etc. Tons of planned activities for the kids."

    "It is clean with friendly staff. We stayed during the week so it wasn’t as busy and they didn’t have as many activities. It is gravel and has an outdoor pool."

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Glamping Reviews near Rocky River, OH

264 Reviews of 26 Rocky River Campgrounds


  • Heidi C.
    Mar. 19, 2018

    Streetsboro-Cleveland SE KOA

    The closedown weekend.

    We chose this campground based it’s prox to Brandywine Falls, Cuyahoga falls and Chagrin falls. Very clean and well maintained. KOA Bath house trailer was very clean, easy to utilize the outdoor kitchen.

  • 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!

  • Jennifer H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 17, 2025

    Streetsboro-Cleveland SE KOA

    Quiet, peaceful, close to all the things

    We stopped here for a couple nights to go to a Cleveland Guardians game and go to Cuyahoga National Park. It was within great proximity to both and had all the amenities the kids and I love. Swimming (wish it were open a little later…) laundry 24/7, a game room, store with just what we needed to pick up a few things, a pond that seemed to always have someone fishing at it (that’s a good thing) and a big wide sites to spread out and have a nice campfire in. (Wood available 24/7 and trash pick up at the site in the AM). It’s always nerve wracking when the fire pits are close to the rigs - loved that these sits were wide. And while there are likely people here it feels nice and spread out.

  • 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.

  • Hillary W.
    Sep. 27, 2020

    Streetsboro-Cleveland SE KOA

    Good location but expensive for what you get

    Pros: closest camping to Cuyahoga National Park, safe, professional (labeled envelopes with information at check-in and wood delivery) Cons: bathrooms weren’t cleaned or restocked as frequently as necessary (overflowing trash cans, TP empty by 5 pm), shower curtains/showers had mildew, truly dirty bathroom floors, had to drive 1/4 mile to the one trash dumpster, unlevel sites

    One more thing: there’s a significant raccoon and skunk problem along the section with water/electric back-in spots. We got to know our neighbors very well over two nights as we helped each other fend off multiple raids by entire families of raccoons and one very large, very bold skunk. We lost two camping chairs to the skunks because there was no way to fight them off once they moved into our shelter and, even without spraying, skunks tend to leave a scent behind on anything that’s fabric.

    The price is okay in that it is the closest to the national park and the next closest campgrounds are the state park campgrounds (West Branch and Mosquito Lake), but the state park grounds are MUCH nicer and about $15 less per night. If you have the time to drive and can plan your trip months in advance to get reservations, West Branch is a better alternative.

  • Andy F.
    Jun. 3, 2019

    West Branch State Park Campground

    A ++

    Always a great time at West Branch. The staff are very friendly and care a great deal about the quality of everyone's experience - they inspect and clean each site after the sites are vacated. The quiet hours are truly quiet, the bathrooms are very clean and fresh. Decided to rent a pontoon for the day - the boats were also very clean and well kept - they also have the option of an inner tube or jet skis if you want to rent those as well!

  • 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.

  • K
    Aug. 20, 2018

    Lighthouse Point at Cedar Point

    Great stay at an amusement park

    This property is as close as you can get to cedar point amusement park. Tons of amenities, 5 star all the way. 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. Well stocked camp store open 24 hours and very clean bath houses. Be sure to book as far in advance as possible as they fill up quick.


Guide to Rocky River

Campgrounds near Rocky River, Ohio offer diverse options for rustic overnight stays from April through October, with some locations providing year-round access. The region features a mix of state parks and private facilities within 30-45 minutes of Rocky River. Winter temperatures average 20-30°F, while summer months typically range from 70-85°F with moderate humidity.

What to do

Fishing at multiple locations: At Countryside Campground, a short path leads to Mogadore Reservoir for shore fishing. "A nice short walk takes you to Mogadore reservoir," notes Joe F., though he adds they had "no luck fishing from shore."

Water activities on calm lakes: West Branch State Park Campground offers kayaking on smooth waters. "We also took the inflatable kayaks out on the lake twice and it was so smooth and clear," shares Andrea F. The park includes a small but clean camper beach.

Disc golf courses: Punderson State Park provides a dedicated disc golf course among its amenities. As John R. notes, "Large beautiful park with lots of amenities. Boat ramp, disc golf, trails, kayak rentals, archery range and more."

Winter camping options: Unlike many seasonal operations, Punderson State Park maintains year-round camping availability. Sites accommodate tents, RVs, and glamping setups with varying levels of winter access during the colder months when temperatures can drop below freezing.

What campers like

Lake views from campsites: Kelleys Island State Park Campground offers waterfront sites directly on Lake Erie. Daniel U. explains, "A lot of shaded sites and waterfront sites that are right on the water. No city lights and being in the middle of the lake means lots of stars, the sounds of water and being so dark you can barely see."

Clean, private shower facilities: West Branch State Park receives consistent praise for its shower amenities. "Clean individual showers," mentions dan M. The park also maintains multiple restroom facilities throughout the camping areas.

Recreation for children: Cleveland/Sandusky Jellystone Park focuses heavily on children's activities. "Tons of planned activities for the kids. Movie nights, wibits (inflatable obstacle course on the pond), stocked pond, kayaks, Gaga Ball, RC track, jump pad, climbing wall etc etc etc!!" reports Kathryn P.

Serene wooded sites: Penitentiary Glen Reservation Campsite offers secluded tent camping in forested surroundings. Ky G. shares, "My friends and I decided to stay here for the weekend. Even with the colder weather it was nice and cozy. Plenty of fire wood provided and a short distance away from the gorge to walk."

What you should know

Site terrain varies significantly: At many locations like Punderson State Park, campsite elevation and levelness differ greatly. One camper notes, "Very few full hookups. Rest of the sites only have 15-20 amp service. The lots are not even close the level. You will need a lot of blocks to get close to level."

Ferry access required: Kelleys Island State Park sits on an island in Lake Erie, accessible only by ferry from Marblehead. Mary S. advises, "Brought the dog and bicycles-easy island to bicycle on/around. Camp office now had WiFi in/near the office building."

Varied water quality: Some campgrounds have inconsistent water quality. At Woodside Lake Park, Jerry L. warns, "I left after 2 months due to iron & sulfur laden well water that is provided in at least half the park. I spent hundreds of dollars trying to filter and clean up the water to no avail."

Limited cell service: Several campgrounds, particularly those on Kelleys Island, have spotty cellular connections. Rebecca F. mentions, "Cell service is best downtown, I noticed my phone telling me I was in Canada while at the campgrounds but I was never charged an international fee."

Tips for camping with families

Book tent sites early: For tent camping at Countryside Campground, the nine dedicated tent sites fill quickly but offer spacious accommodations. Tommy K. reports, "The 9 tent sites are very large and spacious. It is mostly an established RV Park. The community was very kind."

Consider a yurt for comfort: Yurt camping near Rocky River, Ohio is available at Streetsboro-Cleveland SE KOA, which provides sturdy yurt accommodations with beds and electricity. Rae Ann P. says, "Small camp but has great shower/restrooms conveniently located. Nice pool and catch and release fishing pond. Great camp store with a book exchange bookcase."

Pack for varied weather: Ohio weather changes rapidly, particularly in spring and fall. Bring layers and rain gear regardless of season, as temperatures can fluctuate 20-30 degrees within 24 hours.

Check playground locations: When booking at West Branch State Park, consider proximity to the playground. The park features "a nice playground with toy stocked sandpit, volleyball net, cheap laundry ($3 per load, wash and dry), dishwashing sinks," according to Lee D.

Tips from RVers

Verify site dimensions carefully: At West Branch State Park, site slopes vary dramatically. "On first impression we were not impressed with this park... 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," cautions Andrea F.

Consider premium sites at Cedar Point: Lighthouse Point at Cedar Point offers upgraded sites with additional amenities. "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," explains Chase G.

Book early for best locations: Reservations at popular campgrounds open 6 months in advance. Scott C. notes about Streetsboro-Cleveland SE KOA, "They were accommodating to our late arrival and left a map and gate key at the office for the late arrivers. The site was level and easy to hook up to."

Bring additional water filters: For longer stays, prepare for variable water quality. Pack filtration systems or budget for bottled water, especially during peak summer months when water pressure may fluctuate at busier campgrounds.

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