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Best Cabin Camping near Sylvania, OH

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Maumee Bay State Park Campground and East Harbor State Park offer log cabin rentals with varying levels of amenities. Cabins at Maumee Bay include electric hookups, indoor plumbing, and sleeping accommodations for families, while many provide picnic tables and fire rings for outdoor meals. Lake Hudson Recreation Area features more rustic cabins with simpler amenities but beautiful natural surroundings. The Cannaley Treehouse Village provides unique elevated cabin experiences with electricity and indoor toilets. Toledo East-Stony Ridge KOA offers cabin rentals with access to community bathroom facilities and shower houses. "We stayed in the Southfork Rustic Cabin at the end of Feb and it was lovely much needed get away. The cabin was semi modern (solar lighting) but only a wood stove for heat. Small kitchen unit with table for eating."

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Waterloo Recreation Area's rustic cabins feature solar lighting and wood stoves for heat, with small kitchen units and basic furnishings. Most cabin accommodations require reservations, especially during summer months when availability becomes limited. Many cabins in the area permit pets, though policies vary by location and should be confirmed when booking. Monroe-Toledo North KOA maintains cabins that sleep 4-6 people with modest furnishings. One camper shared, "Our site was shaded with lots of trees. This was a smaller lot with our neighbors fairly close. The lot comes with a concrete patio with picnic table and fire ring."

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Basic kitchenettes are common in more developed cabins, while rustic options may provide only a table and minimal cooking surfaces. Camp stores at Maumee Bay State Park, East Harbor, and KOA locations stock essential supplies and firewood. Visitors staying in more remote cabin locations should bring all necessary provisions. Harbortown RV Resort cabins include market access on-site for basic needs. For extended stays, larger grocery stores can be found in Sylvania and surrounding communities, typically within a 15-20 minute drive of most cabin locations.

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Best Cabin Sites Near Sylvania, Ohio (35)

    1. Maumee Bay State Park Campground

    41 Reviews
    Oregon, OH
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (419) 836-7758

    "General: Large state park with 256 campsites, all with electric (20-30-50 amp) hookups. Sites 1-11 and 21-29 have full hookups (water, sewer, electric). Also, there are a lodge and cabins."

    "This park is huge. There is so much to do here, we didn’t leave the park at all! Just a short walk or bike ride to Lake Erie via a paved path."

    2. Monroe-Toledo North KOA

    14 Reviews
    Deerfield, MI
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 562-7646

    $20 - $65 / night

    "The rustic camp sites are actually backed up to them which kind of lessened the experience a tiny bit. But overall was a great time!"

    "Love the privet showers and has a great camp store and conssion stand."

    3. Toledo East-Stony Ridge KOA

    18 Reviews
    Millbury, OH
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (419) 837-6848

    "The park was close to empty so arriving early was not an inconvenience. We drove ourselves to our spot (no escort).

    Our site was shaded with lots of trees."

    "Tent camping, four cabins. 50,30,20 full hookups. Electric, and water Full wooded area with older trees, small but has all modern enmities."

    4. Sterling State Park Campground

    25 Reviews
    Monroe, MI
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (734) 289-2715

    $36 - $45 / night

    "Sterling is an interesting park, nestled between the Fermi nuclear power plant and the coal powered DTE plant it makes for an unique experience."

    "We booked the last spot of the night. It was an easy pull through with water, electric, and sewer hookup. You are right across from some good walking trails and walking distance to the beach."

    5. Harbortown RV Resort

    11 Reviews
    Monroe, MI
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (734) 384-4700

    "Nice size poolwith enough lounge chairs. Sites feel a bit small but still very nice. Right next to camping is go karts, putt putt and arcade. We had a blast!"

    "Not my sites booked so we had tons of space. Pool wasn't open yet.

    Mother's day activities were great and were free!"

    6. Cannaley Treehouse Village

    1 Review
    Swanton, OH
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (419) 407-9701

    "I think 1 night is plenty as the site itself doesn't offer a ton of amenities but there are some trails that you can walk/bike without leaving base. They also have showers which is a bonus!"

    7. Maumee Bay State Park Campground

    1 Review
    Oregon, OH
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (419) 836-8828

    $27 / night

    "Shower houses are limited but modern and clean. Sunday morning’s line at the dump station can get very backed up!"

    8. Lake Hudson Recreation Area

    16 Reviews
    Clayton, MI
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (517) 445-2265

    $20 - $150 / night

    "Lake Hudson is a dark sky preserve full of trees, nature and a beautiful lake. The camping sites come with an electric plug in, a nice fire ring and a picnic table. They are cute sites."

    "What an absolute gem of a state park. Almost every site is private, with a few exceptions. Nice trails, well built picnic tables, and huge fire pits. Overall a fantastic experience."

    9. Indian Creek Camp & Conference Center

    6 Reviews
    Tecumseh, MI
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (517) 423-5659

    $38 - $60 / night

    "The cons:

    • sites are very small unless you book an "Eagle" site. There was 7 ft from our stairs to the neighbors camper.
    • you have to pay extra for everything including putt putt."

    "I was right next to a cow field. The cows did not moo all night and there was no foul order. I needed no amenities so I can't vouch for that"

    10. East Harbor State Park Campground

    57 Reviews
    Kelleys Island, OH
    48 miles
    Website
    +1 (419) 734-4424

    "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"

    "Very nice campground, it’s large so if you’re walking around, remember to take a map. The campground is right on the shore of Lake Erie, there are a few restaurants nearby."

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  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 14, 2025

    Maumee Bay State Park Campground

    Very close to Toledo but you'd never know it!

    General: Large state park with 256 campsites, all with electric (20-30-50 amp) hookups. Sites 1-11 and 21-29 have full hookups (water, sewer, electric). Also, there are a lodge and cabins. The park is very well maintained. This park is close to Toledo and within spitting distance of several refineries although you’d never know it! 

    Site Quality: All sites are very generous in size and appear to be spaced with a decent amount of space apart with foliage providing varying levels of privacy. Some have beautiful trees that in peak fall color would be stunning. All camper pads are paved and long enough to accommodate large RVs. Some have concrete pads for picnic tables, although the sites in our loop did not. A wooden picnic table and fire ring complete each site. 

    Restroom/Shower house: Very clean, however, bathhouses are shared between two loops. Each bathhouse only has two shower stalls, which may necessitate a wait when the campground is full. A hook and a small bench but nowhere to put soap/shampoo in the shower. Good warm water. 

    Activities/Amenities: So much to do! Several lakes are good for fishing or boating. Many trails, some grassy and some paved are good for walking, running, and biking. A beautiful and extensive boardwalk constructed by the Ohio Civilian Conservation Corps is available only for foot traffic. Bike rentals are available. A small camp store. Laundry facilities. Donuts and muffins on the weekends. Several playgrounds. Bird houses and feeders are located throughout the park and especially in the spring, you can hear many varieties of birds chirping (however, you will also experience the by-products of so many birds!). Excellent cell service (Verizon). There is also a dump station.

    There was a warning that due to the proximity to an urban area campers, bikes, etc. should be locked up but I didn't feel that vibe.

    We enjoyed two stays at this campground, once in September and once in May. Even though this large campground was full when we were there on a weekend in September, we did not feel overcrowded. There were many empty campsites when we were there during the week in May (the week before Memorial Day); we very much enjoyed our stay both times!

  • Kate K.
    Aug. 22, 2019

    Waterloo Sugarloaf Modern — Waterloo Recreation Area

    A Wonderful Winter Getaway

    We stayed in the Southfork Rustic Cabin at the end of Feb and it was lovely much needed get away. The cabin was semi modern (solar lighting) but only a wood stove for heat. Small kitchen unit with table for eating. You had to hike in about a quarter mile to get there, and it sleeps four people with two bunk beds. There is an outside vault toilet behind the cabin. Lots of trails connecting the cabin to the rest of the park. Cheap too! Only $68 per night.

  • J
    Aug. 5, 2024

    Toledo East-Stony Ridge KOA

    Small basic campground near Toledo

    Our site was $59.95 a night.

    We were in Site# 504. We had Full hook- up with a gravel pull-through.
    We travel towing a 14 foot trailer and were able to fit both in our pull through site along with my jeep. The site was easy to level. We were charged $25 additional for my jeep since we were towing the trailer. We also were charged $10 because we arrived at 1:25 PM and check-in is at 2 PM. The park was close to empty so arriving early was not an inconvenience. We drove ourselves to our spot (no escort).

    Our site was shaded with lots of trees. This was a smaller lot with our neighbors fairly close.

    The lot comes with a concrete patio with picnic table and fire ring. They sell wood for $6 a bundle.

    There is free WiFi, although not strong. They offer Cable TV and there are many channels.

    There is not a community outdoor kitchen or community fire pit.

    They pickup your garbage at your site daily before noon.

    You are allowed to ride personal golf carts. They do not provide golf cart rentals. There is really not a need to have a Golf cart because it is a smaller campground.

    They do have a Swimming pool but it is currently closed due to maintenance (although it just looked closed- no signs of maintenance being done).

    There is a Playground. They also offer horseshoes, corn hole, giant jinga.

    They have a basic general store. There are not scheduled activities for kids.

    There is not a snack bar/restaurant on site.

    The streets are gravel so not great for riding bikes. This is an RV park with tent camping and cabins to rent.

    They have one shower house. The shower house has individual bathrooms with your own sink, shower, toilet. These are kept very clean.

    There is a laundry facility. It is a cash only facility, but they have a change machine. There are approximately 4 washers and 4 dryers. It is approximately $2.50 to wash and $2.50 to dry a load.

    They have a small fenced in dog park.

    There isn’t tons to doin the actual city of Perryville. But Toledo is a 20 minute drive.

  • A
    Aug. 14, 2018

    Harrison Lake State Park Campground

    Quiet place to get away

    We have been here a few times. Really enjoy the secluded sites and the lake. It’s a small campground but it’s clean and quiet. Most sites don’t have water hookups but they do have electric. There isn’t much to do outside of the campground but there is a nice lake with canoe and kayak rentals. Very pet friendly and even has a dog beach.

  • Sherrie W.
    May. 22, 2020

    Harrison Lake State Park Campground

    Nice park for Northwest Ohio

    We rented a yurt as a local weekend escape. Our kids loved the yurt. It was nice with a little mini fridge and 4 double beds. Campground showers and bathrooms are clean. It is one of the only state parks in northwest Ohio, a beautiful little spot nestled in farmland of Ohio. The lake is nice for swimming and there are bike rentals which was fun as well. We did not use it, but there is a dog beach as well. Sites are crowed and close together.

  • Marg B.
    Jun. 14, 2018

    Lake Hudson Recreation Area

    Beautiful Nature, Dark Sky Rustic Camping

    Lake Hudson is a dark sky preserve full of trees, nature and a beautiful lake. The camping sites come with an electric plug in, a nice fire ring and a picnic table. They are cute sites. Most are not by the lake. There is a dumpster. The facilities are rustic. The facilities are port a potty type with wooden walls and cement floor. No showers. A hand pump well for water. The swimming part of the lake requires a drive. The Lake is beautiful with a sand beach, no wake boating and grills. However it is rustic so there is goose poo. The woods are beautiful. There is hunting. We had heard that some people partied there but the night we were there it was quiet and people were respectful. We had a beautiful fire and dutch oven dinner. We saw one cute racoon who ran away when I reacted. We were worried about mosquitos but we only saw one.

  • Shannon G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 2, 2025

    Van Buren State Park Campground

    Small and peaceful

    We stayed one night on our way to IN. We’ve never been here before and wanted to check it off our list. It’s a small campground with one side as equestrian and the other side not. All sites had electric and water, no full hookup. There were only drop toilets and no showers. They were clean but I don’t think I’d want to do more than a weekend there. It had a nice playground for kids and plenty of trails to hike or go horseback riding. They also had a dog park and small wildflower garden. The check in cabin had ice and wood for sale but no store. Our site was really nice. The pads were recently paved and had a huge bumper at the end. The fire ring was nice and the site had plenty of space for tents.

  • Jana H.
    Aug. 7, 2021

    Maumee Bay State Park Campground

    So Much to Do

    This park is huge. There is so much to do here, we didn’t leave the park at all! Just a short walk or bike ride to Lake Erie via a paved path. I highly recommend taking a bike, as there are so many trails and paths to ride throughout the park. The marshy swamp area was neat to see, there were several frog species, snakes, and we even saw a muskrat. The park is very educational, they have a nature center where you can learn about the local flora and fauna. There was a doe and her fawn that we saw almost daily in the park, as well as other deer. A resort is adjacent to the park that has many amenities if you prefer not to camp. There are several ponds throughout the park and lots of green space.
    While we were there we had the pleasure of viewing the nested piping plovers that haven’t nested in Ohio for 83 years. 4 chicks remained on the beach during our stay, prepping for the flight south. Several volunteer ornithologist kept a watchful eye on the chicks for safety and didn’t mind educating us on the little creatures. The campsites are nicely sized and vary in privacy. All equipped with a picnic table and fire pit. Some sites had a concrete pad under the table but there didn’t appear to be many, just a handful of what appeared to be newer sites. The park held social events, such as an ice cream social and coffee and pastries several mornings. The camp store was impressive, stocking a variety of perishables and even refrigerated items such as lunch meat, cheese, etc. Very impressive park, we will be back and extend our stay.

  • Emma W.
    Jun. 16, 2019

    W. J. Hayes State Park Campground

    Great state park in the Irish Hills

    Hayes State Park is a great little spot in the Irish Hills. It rained the whole time we were there (boo!) but we tried to make the best of it. Our site was the perfect spot for two tents and a hammock, and I loved the fire pit and table being next to the driveway. There’s electric at every site, and a paved driveway for RVs. One thing is that the sites in the east loop, while a little more spaced out than the west loop, are still real close together. If there had been someone in the spot to our left, it would’ve felt really cramped. The ranger office was nice, clean, and had lots of information ready! Firewood and ice are available there as well for reasonable prices. The bathroom building was right in the center of our loop, and had warm showers that were great after a day of cold mist. They aren’t the cleanest, but with how many people were there it was well kept and stocked. This is obviously a campground geared towards families, with tons to do from the beach, to volleyball courts and horseshoes. The main attraction is of course Wamplers Lake, and you can rent kayaks, pedal boats and canoes to go explore around the lake. Overall, this is a great campsite if you are a family, or attending an event at MIS right down the road. If you enjoy more secluded campsites, this isn’t the spot for you.

Guide to Sylvania

Cabin accommodations near Sylvania, Ohio range from rustic single-room structures to deluxe units with full amenities. The area sits at approximately 680 feet above sea level with a humid continental climate that brings warm summers and cold winters. Fall cabin camping provides opportunities to experience Lake Erie's shoreline amid seasonal color changes while spring visitors often encounter more solitude during weekday stays.

What to do

Shoreline exploration: East Harbor State Park Campground offers extensive water access with hiking trails connecting to beach areas. "I love the ability to walk or bike to the beach. The camp store has all the necessities you may have forgotten. I enjoy walking to the pond at night and flashlight frogs," notes Jaclyn B.

Stargazing sessions: Lake Hudson Recreation Area provides exceptional night sky viewing due to its dark sky preserve designation. "The best part of this campground is the stars at night! This is a dark sky preserve campground and the stars are the show. We stayed here at the end of the perseid meteor showers and saw several of falling meteors," shares Michelle M.

Wildlife observation: Birding opportunities exist throughout the region's parks and preserves. "This on a bay on the very western side of Lake Erie among a wildlife refuge and wilderness area. I came for the birding and wasn't disappointed," explains Dan N. at Maumee Bay State Park.

What campers like

Spacious, private 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. My grandparents were in the site next to me in their camper and I had to walk a ways to see their spot," explains Kayla H.

Clean facilities: Campers regularly mention well-maintained bathrooms. "Wifey says the bathrooms were Excellent (most important for her)," notes Daniel U. about Maumee Bay, while another visitor to Sterling State Park reports, "The shower house is clean and in good condition."

Seasonal events: Monroe-Toledo North KOA organizes themed weekend activities throughout the season. "I've been going to this campground for years, but mainly for the Halloween camping. It's a fun time of the year to go and the kids always have a blast. Most sites decorate and some site go all out with haunted houses," shares Ryan M.

What you should know

Reservation requirements: Peak season bookings should be made months in advance, especially for cabin rentals. "This is a dark sky preserve full of trees, nature and a beautiful lake. The camping sites come with an electric plug in, a nice fire ring and a picnic table. They are cute sites," explains Marg B. about Lake Hudson's limited facilities.

Water quality concerns: Lake Erie shoreline swimming may be restricted during algae blooms. "I only gave this campground 3 stars due to not being able to swim (beach was closed due to algae/unsafe water)," reports one visitor to East Harbor State Park Campground.

Wildlife awareness: Proper food storage prevents animal encounters. "Typically there are a lot of raccoons so keep your food locked up tight," warns a camper at East Harbor State Park Campground.

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