Best Glamping near Vermilion, OH

Recent Glamping Reviews near Vermilion, OH

185 Reviews of 16 Vermilion Campgrounds

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  Crystal J.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 9, 2018

  Crystal Rock Campground - Sandusky, OH

  Fun family camping

  We went to crystal rock campground for the first time over memorial day weekend. We knew it would be busy but we didn't know it would be bike week, so not only was the campground fully booked but it was fully booked with loud Harley's!

  That didn't spoil our time, we just bought earplugs 😂

  The amenities were so nice as we are used to really roughing it while camping. We joked that we were glamping as we took showers everyday, ordered pizza one night and even did a load of laundry!!

  The owners and employees were so amazingly sweet and helpful. Tom went out of his way to make extra fun activities for the little kiddos. Our daughter really loved the sandbox, and the playground was great! We even did a little gem mining! The display for the bag contents were really need too. Our daughter wanted to stay forever!

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  Erin H.

  Ranger

  

  Jul. 12, 2016

  Kelleys Island State Park Campground

  Kelley's island state park

  The ferry ride it takes to access this state park island is well worth the time and fees! Fun beach side restaurants, dirt roads and pretty beaches. The state park has camping that can accommodate launching your boat if needed. They have showers, although they aren't always very clean. The campground has a beach and playground. You can also purchase wood. Yurts are available for rent. accommodates RV, tent and group camping, although tent spots can be cramped. But nothing beats a lake view spot! I recommend bringing or renting bikes to tour the island!

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  Wailym C.

  Ranger

  

  Sep. 7, 2024

  Kelleys Island State Park Campground

  Simply amazing camping

  This state island campground is more than expected!  worth the ferry travel, a paradise kept secret.  We stumbled upon this island by accident along our travels after Labor Day and we totally fell in love.  The water front camping, swimming, boating, kayaking, historic sites, attractions and facilities are superb.  Everything you need and more than you expect.  We traveled in with our 34’ trailer.  The ferry cost was a bit high, around $200 round trip for us, truck and camper….but it was worth it!!  The campground is immaculate, quiet during the week especially after Labor Day, the weekend brings a larger crowd.  Walking trails, sites, boating and swimming all available from campground.  Sandy shallow beach with beautiful view.  Ice, firewood and a store conveniently located at campground.  The campground is small and sites a bit tight but spaced accordingly and comfortable.  Two waterfront cabins and two yurts available for rent as well.  We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the island overall. The glacial grooves, limestone crusher, north loop trail, beach and boat launch all withing walking distance.  We rented bikes downtown to explore rest of island, including winery, cantina and local bars.  Counting the days to go back.

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  Lee D.

  Legend

  

  Oct. 29, 2024

  East Harbor State Park Campground

  Another great Ohio State Park

  General: This campground is huge with a mix of FHU (some back-in and some pull-through), electric hookup, no hookup, group sites, cabins, and one yurt. On a Monday night in June, many of the sites were occupied. 

  Site Quality: All camper pads were paved and appeared level. Some sites were a little close together but there was reasonable separation and there was plenty of foliage. Site H3 was a good one as it had no site next to it on one side. 

  Bath/Shower house: In our loop, the bathhouse was clean. It took a while for the water to get hot but once it did, it was very hot. The water pressure was very good. The only problem with the shower was that water leaked out onto the floor outside and there always appeared to be a lot of water, which could pose a slipping hazard. 

  Activities/Amenities: A camper store and nature center, game room, laundry, dump station and potable water, disc golf, hiking trails, multi-use trails, marina (for large boats, not kayaks or SUPS), basketball, volleyball, archery, fish cleaning station. I think I mentioned everything! 

  We enjoyed our two-night stay here, and if/when we return, we would consider taking a ferry to some of the smaller islands nearby.

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  Sam B.

  Ranger

  

  Jul. 3, 2020

  Kelleys Island State Park Campground

  Beautiful

  Nice site on an island in Northern Ohio.

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  Stephen S.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 5, 2020

  South Bass Island State Park Campground

  Great views but inland sites are party city during summer weekends

  Both tent camping and RV/Trailer camping. A few Yurts to rent also which are somewhat isolated from the other camping areas. Reservations can be made exactly 6 months in advance and only a few sites are kept open for walk ins anymore. The sites along the cliff overlooking the lake have fabulous views but are ONLY for tents and one should NOT camp there with small kids.

  The RV camp sites and many of the other camp sites are inland from the cliff and while wooded are generally very close together and most do NOT have a lake view. The ONLY quiet areas in the campgrounds on the weekends are the cliff tent areas since it is a party island and the young people camping in the interior areas seem to never go to bed.  

  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.  That beach is the only free public place to swim on the island (some hotels do have pools). That beach area is a great area though to launch a kayak or sailboard to use in the cove. There is also a regular boat ramp for larger boats or jet skis.  NO overnight boat tie ups at this state park dock (some at the downtown state park, but those are hard to snag)

  The town is about 1.5 miles down the road and easy to get to via bicycle or island taxi - vehicle parking very limited if you try to drive into town. and the town has numerous bars and restaurants with lots of live entertainment on the weekends. 

  The town is definitely a"party" location on the weekends during the summer months. and there is a very pretty and active harbor there, usually with 100 to 200 boats including some in the 40 to 50 foot range in the harbor on the weekends. 

  The slow ferry to the island (Miller) is the car ferry and it has free parking if you can leave your vehicle behind on the mainland and transport your stuff to the campgrounds via a bike trailer or some other way (about a mile+ from the ferry dock to the state park). If you do take your vehicle over note that the wait time to bring it back on a Sunday while usually 2 to 3 hours can also be up to 6 hours from when you get in line (beware the Miller ferry stops running about 8pm, ie: near sunset). Usually little or no wait time when bringing a vehicle or RV back mid week.

  Pick when you want to go depending upon how much you enjoy noise and partying.  Mid week during the summer season is the best time for those who aren't into 24 hour partying and weren't able to snag a cliff side camp site.  Kelly's Island is quieter and has a nice natural sand beach, so better for weekend trips if going with a family, or if you definitely need a sand beach.  If bands, noise, drinking, and people watching are your desire, well this is the place to go on a summer weekend (ala Key West party atmosphere)

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  Kimberly A.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 5, 2018

  East Harbor State Park Campground

  always a favorite

  this is probably my favorite park in Ohio . it’s always clean people are so friendly and the lake is just beautiful !

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  Mary B.

  Traveler

  

  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.

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  Ed C.

  Scout

  

  Feb. 1, 2020

  East Harbor State Park Campground

  Lake Erie gem

  One of the premier state parks in the state of Ohio, on the shores of Lake Erie. Plenty of things for the kids, and fishing, boating, and hiking here. It can get busy in the summer but well worth the trip, make reservation for the weekends in the summer and enjoy what the area has to offer.

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  Dan K.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 11, 2021

  South Bass Island State Park Campground

  Beautiful sunsets, easy access for Paddlers

  Great location with many shoreline sites facing west with some of the best sunsets to be seen. Easy access for canoeists and kayakers, gentle shoreline, office is just a short walk away. Ferry accommodate paddlers if you are not up for the trip from the mainland. The island appears to be primarily rock, I couldn’t find a spot to get a tent stake in more than 1-2 centimeters. Bathrooms and showers are average. 

  Put-in-Bay may be Ohio’s Key West but this state park is a mile+ from party central but it was quiet, particularly after-dark.  Seasonal law-enforcement stay here too. If you walk into town you need to keep an eye out for golf carts needing to slow-down. 

  I hope to return.

  https://ohiodnr.gov/wps/portal/gov/odnr/go-and-do/plan-a-visit/find-a-property/south-bass-island-state-park

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  Austin R.

  Ranger

  

  Jun. 16, 2018

  Crystal Rock Campground - Sandusky, OH

  Ranger Review: Howler Brothers Aransas Shirt in Voltage Print from Roanline at Crystal Rock Camground, OH

  I’m sitting here waiting for a flight after about 9 weeks of living in hotels. Fugured it would be a good time to write this review I’ve been holding off on. Anyway, let’s get started.

  Campground Review

  My buddy Stone and I didn’t really have plans for Memorial Day Weekend like everyone else, so naturally we had to make some. We decided to stay a little closer and avoid flying because that gets expensive over holiday weekends… instead we opted to go camping at Crystal Rock Campground for its proximity to Cedar Point Amusement Park! Seriously only took us like 30 min to get from camp to park.

  The campground was $30/night for a tent site with no electric hookups. I understand it was Memorial Day Weekend and just happened to be Ohio Bike Week (I think) but we were packed in like sardines! Their were tent sites right next to RV sites which From what I’ve seen isn’t usually the norm. There are about 120 or so sites in the lower section of the camp all sharing one bathroom. The men’s restroom had 5 or so showers, one urinal, and one toilet. A sign on the door indicates it’s closed from 12-1 (if I remember correctly) for cleaning. I don’t know about you, but I think that one urinal and one toilet is not enough to adequately service 120 campsites. Especially at capacity, which they were when I was there. Our site literally butted right next to three other sites and it just felt very cramped. We were also the furthest from the bathroom you could be, which was quite a hike to do dishes. For these reasons, I give it a 3 out of 5.

  I do imagine it would get more stars had I chosen a less busy weekend. It did have a “game room” closer to the checkin as well as a playground. I didn’t use those, but they did look nice.

  Product Review

  As a Ranger for The Dyrt, I get products to test from time to time. On this trip to the Crystal Rock, I tested out the Howler Brothers Aransas Shirt in Voltage Print that I got through Roanline. I give this shirt a 5/5. I’m actually wearing it right now. Here are some of my thoughts on this rad shirt:

  1. It’s a rad shirt.
  2. It’s comfortable and fits very well.
  3. It looks phenomenal untucked, and I reckon it would look good tucked too.
  4. It’s got a nifty glasses holding pocket with a microfiber lining to avoid scratches and on the fly cleaning.
  5. Did I mention it’s rad?

  So I got this shirt through Roanline and their packaging was super cool. I forgot to snag a pic of that but trust me. They even had a handwritten note in there that made it feel nice and personal.

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  Tracey S.

  Ranger

  

  Aug. 6, 2022

  Milan Travel Park

  Nice, easy stop

  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 (depending on the location of your site). Sites are a decent size in length, but pretty close together. Most look reliably level. Gravel and grass. Tent and rv sites. Not many trees for shade in rv area, but enough to provide some shade. Very clean comfort station (showers too). Nice play area near the pool and even a small basketball play area 1/4 court. Just 15-20 minutes from Cedar Point which is an easy ride. Overall, I would stop here as an overnight again, but wouldn’t pick it as a vacation spot.

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  A H.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 29, 2021

  Milan Travel Park

  Off the highway

  Clean small campground lots of room to walk. No dog run but plenty of area to walk your dog.

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  April J.

  Scout

  

  May. 14, 2024

  Milan Travel Park

  Wonderfully updated!

  This campground has been wonderfully updated! 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! It is convenient to the turnpike and Cedar Point is just a few miles away!

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  Sue B.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 8, 2019

  Milan Travel Park

  Good

  Many level pull through sites. We were just passing through so the ability to not have to unhook was important to us. 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. Particularly since amenities like the pool are unusable due to weather. Very friendly and efficient check in.

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  Sotirios B.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 18, 2022

  Lighthouse Point at Cedar Point

  great for kids 46"+

  this place is awesome. it's got great rv set up. we are traveling with a 1 year old so we weren't able to do anything at the park, but will definitely come back and try it again. also you can't bring animals into the park, so leave them with the in-laws. they do have a pet stay for when your in the park but it's a little depressing.

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  Bill B.

  Legend

  

  Jun. 4, 2022

  Lighthouse Point at Cedar Point

  Big Rig Friendly

  Super nice place. Pricey but worth it. Concrete level sites. Friendly staff and can walk to the Roller Coasters. Lots to do in the area.

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  Carrisa P.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 25, 2022

  Lighthouse Point at Cedar Point

  Very nice campground

  This campground is very clean and so much to offer

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  Joe M.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 29, 2021

  Lighthouse Point at Cedar Point

  Sleep with roller coasters behind you!

  Great location! Situated adjacent to Iron Vengeance roller coaster and across the parking lot from the water park. You can see the coasters and hear the screams from your rig!

  Great value as your stay gets you in Cedar Point an hour early.

  You are right on Lake Erie and the sites are RV only on level concrete pads and no fire pits. There is a camp store that is open late and sells beer, wine, snacks and other camp essentials.

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  Nicole D.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 11, 2021

  Lighthouse Point at Cedar Point

  You pay for the experience

  Very much the quintessential RV park. Overpriced, but you are really paying to be close to the amusement park.

  Full hookups. Nice pool, close to the beach. Clean bathrooms and showers. Fully stocked store. Close to neighbors, but some well-placed shrubbery makes it feel private.
  Camping here allows an hour early into the park.

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  Malinda B.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 7, 2023

  Lighthouse Point at Cedar Point

  The best location!

  Walk right into the park or swim park! Literally the best way to stay ay Cedar Point!!! Very clean campground!

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  Chuck E.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 6, 2020

  Lighthouse Point at Cedar Point

  Spotless

  Concrete pads. Level! Full hookups were simple to use. The pool area was super clean. One of the thinks I liked best was there was a garbage can on every site! If you can, get a super patio site. Really cool and fun. Not sure if it was just me, but seemed to be lots of spider cob webs.

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  Tracey S.

  Ranger

  

  Jun. 29, 2021

  Lighthouse Point at Cedar Point

  Beautiful place!

  This campground is beautiful! Well maintained, level concrete, shady spots, full hook ups, right on the water and walking distance to cedar point park. Very helpful staff and extremely clean! Beautiful pool. This place is perfect!

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  Elise A.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 7, 2021

  Lighthouse Point at Cedar Point

  Worth the stay

  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 to all day. The campground stay also included early entry passes into the park at 8:45 AM before the opening for regular entry at 10:00 am. Very nice concrete parking pads and hook ups. Clean and modern bathroom/bathhouse with multiple locations for the campground only. There were arborvitae trees between each site so plenty of privacy too. We had the cheapest sites and were very happy.

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  Chris F.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 20, 2021

  Lighthouse Point at Cedar Point

  Spoiled for my first RV trip ever

  We went to Cedar Point for our very first RV trip. This campsite was perfect. Possibly set a high bar that others will struggle to achieve. Easy walk to the park.

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  Korie H.

  Scout

  

  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.

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  Chase G.

  Guide

  

  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!