Best Glamping near Waynesburg, OH

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Best Glamping Sites Near Waynesburg, Ohio (37)

    not S.'s photo of glamping accommodations at Mohican State Park Campground near Waynesburg, OH
    Camper-submitted photo at Mohican State Park Campground near Waynesburg, OH
    Camper-submitted photo at Mohican State Park Campground near Waynesburg, OH
    Camper-submitted photo at Mohican State Park Campground near Waynesburg, OH
    Camper-submitted photo at Mohican State Park Campground near Waynesburg, OH
    Camper-submitted photo at Mohican State Park Campground near Waynesburg, OH

    1. Mohican State Park Campground

    43 Reviews
    173 Photos
    314 Saves
    Loudonville, Ohio
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo at East Harbor State Park Campground near Waynesburg, OH
    Camper-submitted photo at East Harbor State Park Campground near Waynesburg, OH
    Camper-submitted photo at East Harbor State Park Campground near Waynesburg, OH
    Camper-submitted photo at East Harbor State Park Campground near Waynesburg, OH
    Camper-submitted photo at East Harbor State Park Campground near Waynesburg, OH
    Camper-submitted photo at East Harbor State Park Campground near Waynesburg, OH

    2. East Harbor State Park Campground

    50 Reviews
    150 Photos
    243 Saves
    Kelleys Island, Ohio

    East Harbor State Park Campground is the largest in the Ohio State Park system. It offers Full Hookup, Electric, Non-electric and ADA sites. Pets are permitted at all sites. Other options include a Yurt (ADA), two Sherman Cabins (one ADA cabin), and Group Camping. Reservations are required and can be made online or by calling (866) 644-6727.

    Located in Ohio on the sandy shores of Lake Erie awaits an enormous haven of fun, with tons of chances to recreate. Boating, fishing, swimming, picnicking, and camping all attract flocks of visitors to East Harbor State Park.

    Nature lovers will rejoice thanks to the dense population of waterfowl, shore birds, and other species of wildlife. Owing to the swampy, wetland climate, a host of migratory species regularly flock to the region. However, the land was not always this rich. It wasn’t until the draining of the Great Black Swamp that the land transformed into an agricultural oasis, producing regional varieties of fruits such as grapes and peaches.

    Before European Settlement, East Harbor region was home to Native American tribes like the Ottawa and Wyandot Tribes. Stemming from the translation “trader”, the Ottawa tribe earned its title due to the geographic location of East Harbor. During the period of Westward Expansion, this park’s acreage was first the heart of popular trade routes for Native Americans.

    As it developed, the region has long been valued for its recreational potential. In fact, Lake Erie is more similar (and exotic) to a tropical beach resort than you’d first think. This is due to the extensive range of plant and animal life, long sandy beaches, and the immense size of the lake itself. As a result of these factors, 1,831 acres were reserved and protected, to be known today as East Harbor State Park.

    Camping at East Harbor is readily available with 352 electric sites. Furthermore, there are 160 non-electric sites available for a cheaper nightly rate. There are also an additional 51 full hook-up sites for those in Recreational Vehicles. Working Nomads and Van Dwellers will be grateful to find Wifi Available, however there is a small fee to use it.

    Finally, there’s Dump Stations, Bathrooms, and Showers are routinely located throughout. For a more secure (and expensive) shelter option, there is one Yurt available for reservation. Book in advance, however, as it tends to be very competitive.

    If you’ve got furry friends, you can take a breath of relief as pets are permitted on all sites. Moreover, Bike rentals are available as well as games and sporting equipment from the camp office/lodge. Get outside with your friends (any number of legs invited) and enjoy everything that East Harbor State Park has to offer.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Shannon G.'s photo of glamping accommodations at Delaware State Park Campground near Waynesburg, OH
    Camper-submitted photo at Delaware State Park Campground near Waynesburg, OH
    Camper-submitted photo at Delaware State Park Campground near Waynesburg, OH
    Camper-submitted photo at Delaware State Park Campground near Waynesburg, OH
    Camper-submitted photo at Delaware State Park Campground near Waynesburg, OH
    Camper-submitted photo at Delaware State Park Campground near Waynesburg, OH

    3. Delaware State Park Campground

    36 Reviews
    177 Photos
    157 Saves
    Radnor, Ohio

    This recreation area is part of Delaware Lake

    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Equestrian
    Camper-submitted photo at Charles Mill Lake Park Campground near Waynesburg, OH
    Camper-submitted photo at Charles Mill Lake Park Campground near Waynesburg, OH
    Camper-submitted photo at Charles Mill Lake Park Campground near Waynesburg, OH
    Camper-submitted photo at Charles Mill Lake Park Campground near Waynesburg, OH
    Camper-submitted photo at Charles Mill Lake Park Campground near Waynesburg, OH
    Camper-submitted photo at Charles Mill Lake Park Campground near Waynesburg, OH

    4. Charles Mill Lake Park Campground

    13 Reviews
    28 Photos
    81 Saves
    Lucas, Ohio
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    Camper-submitted photo at KOA Campground Shelby near Waynesburg, OH
    Camper-submitted photo at KOA Campground Shelby near Waynesburg, OH
    Camper-submitted photo at KOA Campground Shelby near Waynesburg, OH
    Camper-submitted photo at KOA Campground Shelby near Waynesburg, OH
    Camper-submitted photo at KOA Campground Shelby near Waynesburg, OH

    5. KOA Campground Shelby

    4 Reviews
    4 Photos
    19 Saves
    Waynesburg, Ohio
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Daniel & Heather U.'s photo of glamping accommodations at Kelleys Island State Park Campground near Waynesburg, OH
    Camper-submitted photo at Kelleys Island State Park Campground near Waynesburg, OH
    Camper-submitted photo at Kelleys Island State Park Campground near Waynesburg, OH
    Camper-submitted photo at Kelleys Island State Park Campground near Waynesburg, OH
    Camper-submitted photo at Kelleys Island State Park Campground near Waynesburg, OH
    Camper-submitted photo at Kelleys Island State Park Campground near Waynesburg, OH

    6. Kelleys Island State Park Campground

    31 Reviews
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    217 Saves
    Kelleys Island, Ohio
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Crystal Rock C.'s photo of glamping accommodations at Crystal Rock Campground - Sandusky, OH near Waynesburg, OH
    Camper-submitted photo at Crystal Rock Campground - Sandusky, OH near Waynesburg, OH
    Camper-submitted photo at Crystal Rock Campground - Sandusky, OH near Waynesburg, OH
    Camper-submitted photo at Crystal Rock Campground - Sandusky, OH near Waynesburg, OH
    Camper-submitted photo at Crystal Rock Campground - Sandusky, OH near Waynesburg, OH
    Camper-submitted photo at Crystal Rock Campground - Sandusky, OH near Waynesburg, OH

    7. Crystal Rock Campground - Sandusky, OH

    15 Reviews
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    64 Saves
    Castalia, Ohio

    Sandusky's Hidden Gem. Crystal Rock Campground has called Sandusky home for over 45 years and is just minutes from Cedar Point Amusement Park and the Lake Erie Islands, including: Marblehead, Port Clinton, Catawba, Put-in-Bay and Kelleys Island! We offer a quiet place to stay with nearby access to a variety of area attractions. Beaches, Boating, Fishing, Roller Coasters (Cedar Point), Water Parks, Hiking, Kayaking, Water Sports, Foodies, Breweries and Wineries, and exploring Nature.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $32 - $1 / night

    Camper-submitted photo at Mohican Adventures Campground and Cabins near Waynesburg, OH
    Camper-submitted photo at Mohican Adventures Campground and Cabins near Waynesburg, OH
    Camper-submitted photo at Mohican Adventures Campground and Cabins near Waynesburg, OH
    Camper-submitted photo at Mohican Adventures Campground and Cabins near Waynesburg, OH
    Camper-submitted photo at Mohican Adventures Campground and Cabins near Waynesburg, OH
    Camper-submitted photo at Mohican Adventures Campground and Cabins near Waynesburg, OH

    8. Mohican Adventures Campground and Cabins

    18 Reviews
    39 Photos
    64 Saves
    Loudonville, Ohio

    Mohican camping offers family camping in our Primitive Camping sites, as well as Full Hook-Up for RVs and Campers. Each camping site comes with a picnic table and fire ring. RV sites come full service with 30/50 amp electricity, water, and sewer. A dump station is also located on the grounds.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo at Lighthouse Point at Cedar Point near Waynesburg, OH
    Camper-submitted photo at Lighthouse Point at Cedar Point near Waynesburg, OH
    Camper-submitted photo at Lighthouse Point at Cedar Point near Waynesburg, OH
    Camper-submitted photo at Lighthouse Point at Cedar Point near Waynesburg, OH
    Camper-submitted photo at Lighthouse Point at Cedar Point near Waynesburg, OH
    Camper-submitted photo at Lighthouse Point at Cedar Point near Waynesburg, OH

    9. Lighthouse Point at Cedar Point

    14 Reviews
    24 Photos
    80 Saves
    Sandusky, Ohio

    Lighthouse Point was voted one of the 9 most beautiful RV Campgrounds in the U.S. by Travel and Leisure Magazine. This relaxing space features full hook-up luxury RV sites plus 50 ultimate patio sites along with waterfront cottages, inland cabins and ten person deluxe cabins. Each tiny home features upgraded bedding, multiple televisions with cable, full linen services, mini-fridge, microwave, and private bathrooms. All accommodations include outdoor seating and a charcoal grill. Guests also enjoy property-wide wi-fi and a convenience store as well as laundry facilities, planned activities and an outdoor pool. Book online now or call us at 419-627-2106.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $150 - $500 / night

    Camper-submitted photo at Cleveland/ Sudusky Jellystone Park near Waynesburg, OH
    Camper-submitted photo at Cleveland/ Sudusky Jellystone Park near Waynesburg, OH
    Camper-submitted photo at Cleveland/ Sudusky Jellystone Park near Waynesburg, OH
    Camper-submitted photo at Cleveland/ Sudusky Jellystone Park near Waynesburg, OH
    Camper-submitted photo at Cleveland/ Sudusky Jellystone Park near Waynesburg, OH
    Camper-submitted photo at Cleveland/ Sudusky Jellystone Park near Waynesburg, OH

    10. Cleveland/ Sudusky Jellystone Park

    7 Reviews
    14 Photos
    2 Saves
    New London, Ohio

    There’s never a dull moment at Cleveland/Sandusky Jellystone Park™. Love the water? Our Wibit™ (an inflatable waterpark), heated pool, and paddle boats are for you! More into sports? You will love our rock climbing wall, basketball court, disc golf course, and gaga ball pit. With loads of activities every day, you will be sure to have a great time no matter how you stay! We offer cabins, tent and RV sites, and group camping for families big and small. Family fun starts here at Cleveland/Sandusky Jellystone Park™.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $50 - $70 / night

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Recent Glamping Reviews near Waynesburg, OH

358 Reviews of 37 Waynesburg Campgrounds


  • Crystal J.
    Crystal Rock C.'s photo of glamping accommodations at Crystal Rock Campground - Sandusky, OH near Waynesburg, OH
    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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    Shannon G.'s photo of glamping accommodations at Delaware State Park Campground near Waynesburg, OH
    Jun. 4, 2021

    Delaware State Park Campground

    Typical State Park Campground

    As usual, sites vary in size and flatness. I like the circle with the rentable yurts. Nice woods around, lake is walking distance, some trails. Bathrooms have flush toilets, and showers.

  • Erin H.
    Daniel & Heather U.'s photo of glamping accommodations at Kelleys Island State Park Campground near Waynesburg, OH
    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!

  • Wailym C.
    Daniel & Heather U.'s photo of glamping accommodations at Kelleys Island State Park Campground near Waynesburg, OH
    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.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo at East Harbor State Park Campground near Waynesburg, OH
    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.

  • Nancy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Shannon G.'s photo of glamping accommodations at Delaware State Park Campground near Waynesburg, OH
    Jun. 22, 2017

    Delaware State Park Campground

    Nice Ohio State Park

    This state park spans over 2,000 acres and is just north of the cute Ohio town of Delaware. We stayed here for two nights while visiting friends in the area but wished we would have stayed to enjoy all that the park had to offer. The campground was really nice and quiet when we stayed there which was during the week and in the spring and not very crowded. We can imagine that this park is pretty full in the summer with all their amenities and close proximity to major Ohio cities. 

    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. There are 212 sites that have 50 amp electric. The campground also has yurts for rent (May through October) that are furnished with beds, table and chairs, a cooler, ceiling fan, outdoor charcoal grill and a picnic table with canopy. This is a great option for those wanting to stay in something more than a tent but don’t have an RV.

    There is no sewer or water at individual sites but there is a dump station and water fill station near the park entrance. Roads and campsites are paved with grassy patios that feature picnic tables and fire pits. The park does not provide wifi but our Verizon hotspot and 4G phone worked well. There are centrally located bath/shower houses with coin-operated laundry facilities.  

    The park is open year-round and great for outdoor activities; especially, those that are water-related. There are numerous boat launches, fully equipped marina, and swimming area. 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. The northern portion of the lake is a “no wake zone” which makes for a more pleasant paddling environment.  If you don’t have a boat, boat rentals are available at the marina. 

    For those wanting to hike there are plenty of hiking/biking trails for you to get out and explore the park.  Many of the trails link together so you can decide how long you want to hike. The Lakeview Trail was perfect for us as our dog loved jumping in the water during our hike. Other amenities in the park include a nature center, 18-hole disk golf, hunting, archery, volleyball, horse shoe pits, picnic areas, and an 800-foot designated swimming area.  At the camp store/office you can rent bikes as well as other sporting equipment.

    If you decide to venture out of the park you are only about 40 miles from downtown Columbus and less than 20 miles to the world-renowned Columbus Zoo (which is definitely worth a visit). The nearby town of Delaware is really nice with downtown shopping, restaurants, a historic theater and brewery (Stass Brewing Company has great Belgian-style beer with a fun atmosphere).  

    Would definitely camp here again if we were in the area.

  • S
    Camper-submitted photo at South Bass Island State Park Campground near Waynesburg, OH
    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)

  • S
    Camper-submitted photo at Heritage Springs Campground near Waynesburg, OH
    Oct. 17, 2019

    Heritage Springs Campground

    Friendly

    This was a good overnight stop on a cold windy night through Ohio. Front desk people were extremely friendly and helpful. Bathrooms were very clean and hot shower. We would stop again as a pass-through Campground. Level sites.

  • Mary B.
    Camper-submitted photo at East Harbor State Park Campground near Waynesburg, OH
    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.

  • C
    not S.'s photo of glamping accommodations at Mohican State Park Campground near Waynesburg, OH
    Sep. 19, 2021

    Mohican State Park Campground

    Love this Park!

    This is one of my favorite places. Clean, well maintained, many big lots, excellent facilities and lots to do in the kayak capital of Ohio. We’ve stayed twice in our rookie year and both experiences were tops. We did more hiking this time and enjoyed the variety. Be sure to check out the new swinging bridge.

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    Camper-submitted photo at East Harbor State Park Campground near Waynesburg, OH
    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.

  • Ricki F.
    not S.'s photo of glamping accommodations at Mohican State Park Campground near Waynesburg, OH
    Oct. 19, 2018

    Mohican State Park Campground

    One of my all-time favorites

    Where the glaciers stopped and the hills of Ohio begin. I have always loved visiting and camping here. Rich in history, culture, and nature, it is very easy to spend days here and do it all. Camping, Fishing, hiking, canoeing, activities, programs, the list goes on. Some parts of the park do get crowded at certain times of the year but if you know where to go you feel like you are the only one there.

  • Tom M.
    Camper-submitted photo at Butler-Mohican KOA near Waynesburg, OH
    Sep. 24, 2019

    Butler-Mohican KOA

    quiet, rustic camping

    Campground is in a beautiful area of mid-Ohio near Mohican State Park. A bit of a drive to get anywhere that has a decent size store (Loudenville). The staff are very nice, they escort you to your campsite and offer to guide you if needed. The pool closed Labor Day weekend so that was disappointing. Lots of things to do in the area, but again a bit of a drive to get there. We would absolutely return here. We also experienced the Mohican Pow Wow

  • Trevor B.
    not S.'s photo of glamping accommodations at Mohican State Park Campground near Waynesburg, OH
    Jul. 5, 2019

    Mohican State Park Campground

    Fun for the family

    Very lite camping with mostly Rvs and campers. I found the space to be a little cramped but other than that it is located in a very beautiful area that I wouldn’t think was Ohio. Plenty of fun hikes to go on and places to shop. I rented a canoe with my family which was very affordable and turned out to be very entertaining. Overall it is in a relaxing area with a very easy camping style that people who have not camped before will enjoy.

  • Lindsay B.
    Camper-submitted photo at Van Buren State Park Campground near Waynesburg, OH
    Jun. 30, 2015

    Van Buren State Park Campground

    A gem in Northwest Ohio

    Van Buren State Park is very easy to access from I-75. It has tons of trails and a pond. There are a few places to car camp or RV camp nearby. I love getting out of town and visiting Van Buren State Park, and I have lots of good memories. It gets 4 stars because I now live in Montana and Montana camping outshines Ohio, but I can't bash on Van Buren State Park at all.

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    Shannon G.'s photo of glamping accommodations at Delaware State Park Campground near Waynesburg, OH
    Feb. 1, 2020

    Delaware State Park Campground

    Love this park

    Great state park to camp in to get away but still be near Columbus and some great things to do in central Ohio. We've camped here a couple of times and the campsite are always clean and the showers are spotless. Yes in the summer it can fill up pretty quick but during the week there are plenty of sites open. As have been mentioned boating opportunities, a free archery range, and plenty of trails to hike. The staff has always been great and helpful to answer questions. We'll be back, this is one of our go to parks.

  • Marshall P.
    Shannon G.'s photo of glamping accommodations at Delaware State Park Campground near Waynesburg, OH
    Apr. 14, 2021

    Delaware State Park Campground

    A nice State Park and I like the layout

    This is another of our favorite Ohio State Parks.  The campground is setup in a nice layout with each of the separate sections having a spoke and wheel layout with a bathhouse in the middle.  Sites are roomy and we like the wooded feel.

    The dog part was quite muddy and actually closed while we were there and we were a bit disappointed by that but there was plenty of space to walk the pups.

    Located near the town of Delaware, you aren’t too far off the beaten path and we even had decent service with Verizon.

    I also noticed that the6 had a nice storm shelter on the property that was well marked and easy to get to from any of the campground areas.

  • Megan M.
    not S.'s photo of glamping accommodations at Mohican State Park Campground near Waynesburg, OH
    Sep. 6, 2018

    Mohican State Park Campground

    Beautiful river, trails, running water in the toilets, yay!

    I love Mohican State Park. There is so much to do- canoeing, kayaking, tubing, creeking, and great trails also.

    This campground is nice but is crowded in the warmer months. Look for a site along the water, that's where the tree cover is. I stayed in a camper cabin which was very nice, with microwave and refrigerator.

    There is running water in the toilets, which is nice for a state park in Ohio. The showers were decent, nothing to complain about there.

    The primitive tent camping sites looked nice and peaceful- take care to get a shaded spot, though, as some were just exposed in a grassy field. There is a long bumpy walk from the parking area to the primitive sites, so bring a wagon or sled or something.

  • Shelly S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo at Malabar Farm State Park Campground near Waynesburg, OH
    Apr. 9, 2019

    Malabar Farm State Park Campground

    Rustic

    I found Malabar Farm in Lucas, OH on my way home from Mom’s house. Never heard of it before and I have been this way for over 20 years now. Louis Bromfield was a conservationist and among many other things (including winning a Pulitzer) he was in the forefront of organic and self-sustaining gardening. This place is amazing! ( and would be an excellent home schoolers camping trip!) Not your typical going hiking kinda campground (there are trails but they are not “major”) you come here to step away from city life and tour a working farm. Ohio countryside at its best. Primitive camping with a gravel parking pad and water, fire ring, picnic table and hitching post. No reservations, this is a first come campground. There’s also a small rentable cabin open year round. Definitely worth a visit and very family oriented events. ( your teenager will roll their eyes at you but probably secretly enjoy the visit)

  • Dan K.
    Camper-submitted photo at South Bass Island State Park Campground near Waynesburg, OH
    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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    Shannon G.'s photo of glamping accommodations at Delaware State Park Campground near Waynesburg, OH
    Aug. 17, 2021

    Delaware State Park Campground

    Where’s the crowd?

    Delaware State Park is a gem in the Ohio state park system. What is amazing to us is how few people seem to know it exists! this state park is only 15 to 20 minutes away from Alum Creek State Park and yet there are virtually no crowds at all. The park is very large and the campground is adjacent to Delaware Lake, a reservoir a few miles north of the small town of Delaware. The lake offers boating with unlimited horsepower but it seems most of the boats on the lake were either fishing boats or kayaks. There is a very nice swimming beach, a beautiful marina with a full service store and two very good disc golf courses. There is also a youth fishing pond for the youngsters and plenty of hiking trails throughout the park. The campsites all have asphalt pads and are quite spacious; all are electric only as far as we could tell. The biggest con is also this park’s greatest pro and that is the campground requires a long drive to get to it - but that makes it feel more “out there.” The town of Delaware has a very vibrant downtown with lots of quality local restaurants and bars plus grocery stores and fuel to keep you well stocked for your camping trip. Highly recommended!

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    Kenpocentaur K.'s photo of glamping accommodations at Park and Pack Campsite 3 — Mohican-Memorial State Forest near Waynesburg, OH
    Aug. 26, 2020

    Park and Pack Campsite 3 — Mohican-Memorial State Forest

    Tucked away and hard to see but awesome

    Campsite number 3 is also on a short creek crossing. Nothing to worry about with your pack on this August sunny day. It had plenty of space for tents and hammocks. It was close enough to hang out by the creek if you wanted. 

    No cell phone service for Verizon. On this post for the Park and Pack I focused on the forest postings.  Do register before you do the long walk out here (depends on which way you do the loop). 

    You don't want to do illegal camping at the Park and Pack sites as they do keep an eye out for it. They also want folks to call it in to discourage bad behaviors.  I spoke to such a guy in the Park and Pack parking lot as illegal campers had taken up a spot for another park and pack camper that did register. 

    It is nice no official check in and check out time like you have at the state park campsites. However, the early bird does get the worm or in this case the camp site. It is harder for folks that live further away to get their hands on a site. As there are only 10.  

    The ranger office is closed at this time. Make sure you go to the Mohican Memorial Forest office and not the Mohican State Park office. They are located close to the covered bridge in the park.  I use the GPS address Co Rd 939, Perrysville Ohio to locate the ranger office.  That being said going here you can register and see where everyone is going by looking at the clip board. 

    As always keep the local numbers handy and take photos of the map. They do have a few at the trail head kiosk but no maps were at the registration kiosk.

  • Daniel & Heather U.The Dyrt PRO User
    Shannon G.'s photo of glamping accommodations at Delaware State Park Campground near Waynesburg, OH
    Dec. 23, 2020

    Delaware State Park Campground

    Hidden Gem!!

    Wow!! We happened to stumble across this campground while making an ohio map of campgrounds to visit. For some reason this place is not known to most. Every time I ask people if they've been here, no one ever knows about it. Even my parents didn't know it existed, and we did a lot of camping growing up. Delete state park is in the middle of corn county and has very little around it. Just the drive from the entrance of the park to the sites takes ten minutes. But it is a beautiful drive. The park is huge, gas multiple playgrounds, beach, tornado shelter, etc. The campgrounds have brand new roads and pads that are very level, very long and extremely wide! The absolute best site pads I've seen. The sites are large mostly spread out. Many of the bathrooms are updated to the private seperate bath/shower stalls that were amazing to use. We booked at the last minute and honestly didn't have the highest hopes for the place based on some older reviews. We really lucked out with the ONLY site that was open. Amazing site 197!!! This site was probably the best site in the entire campground. It was huge, backed up to the woods, lake, hiking trails and a huge picnic area in the woods. The fire pit, which was at least 20 feet behind our camper, had a circle of trees around it where we hung our two hammocks and had room for more. All of the fire pits were the newest ODNR model with the swing away and adjustable cooking grate. Sounds like a small feature, but it is actually amazing compared to all the others. This site seemed like it was twice as big as the others. When we plan our trips for the summer, we usually prefer going somewhere new each time. We have a limited number of places we put on our return trip. This one has made it to number 2, behind Kelly's Island and Maumee Bay. We would highly recommend!!!!

  • Austin R.
    Crystal Rock C.'s photo of glamping accommodations at Crystal Rock Campground - Sandusky, OH near Waynesburg, OH
    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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    not S.'s photo of glamping accommodations at Mohican State Park Campground near Waynesburg, OH
    Sep. 30, 2019

    Mohican State Park Campground

    Chestnuts Roasting On an Open Fire (Mohican State Park)

    This trip was memorable for so many reasons but the Chestnuts really make this park stand out.  The park has several Chestnut trees which is usually a rare find these days.  Later on, I found a sign explaining why the park had so many Chestnut trees. They are working to bring them back.  We used our grubstick to roast them over the open fire.  Many of us fondly think of the Christmas song but how often have you roasted your own Chestnuts while camping?

    The tent sites (short walk from parking lot) and one car per tent site.  Our site was not the traditional walk up/park camp site. It was a nice change of pace.  More space and great neighbors. 

    The camp store at this park had a lot of great things such as corn hole outside, a mining activity for the family, trikes you could rent, and most importantly ice cream.  

    The camp store is right across from the pool.  The pool is currently closed but not many state parks in Ohio have a pool right in the camp ground area.  This is a rare treat. The pool had the traditional pool, kiddo pool, and small splash pad. You could also see where they had installed a curb cut for those in wheel chairs or needing ramps. No pool lift that I could see to help someone lower in and out of the pool. This may be put away for the season so call to find out. They also had a ramp installed that led up to the pool. One side the old steps and the other side a new  ADA ramp. 

     The fire wood was in a white bag and that made it easy to move and kept the car clean which I appreciated. They also had bait so if you wanted to walk behind the pool and continue to the river it wouldn't be far to go fishing. 

    The shower house by us did not have an ADA bathroom and I didn't get a chance to look for the ADA shower.  

    Behind the campsites (our section) you could grab a short trail to the river. This was a lovely surprise as I followed a foot path.   We opted not to do the overlook hike to the gorge as we had fellow campers with us that couldn't do a long hike for safety reasons.  It as a nice surprise to learn that one could also drive to the overlook if they need to and all parties could enjoy the view together. Two different ways to get to the same place which means if you need to split up your campers based on physical skills then you could do so and then eat at the shelter together. 

    The camp ground has been FULL several times this season so make sure you make your reservations. This park also has a way for you to put on and take out of the river.  You will see folks walking around with their inner tubes as they will float down the small section.

    We also drove 10 miles away to the Mohican Lodge to treat ourselves to some food and an OSU Football game at the bar downstairs. The bar has a great back patio and view of the lake.  It too has a variety of games in the back patio. They were awesome and turned on the closed caption feature for us.  Those of us that wanted to watched the game and others were able to play various games at the lodge (Ping pong, pool, read a book by the fire, go see the owls on site, and more).

    The pool at the lodge is being redone at the moment. I may try to upload that information later.  So look for it to be new and improved. The pool also has a sauna for those that need some help to warm up/relax tight muscles. Usually, you can get a day pass for the lodge pool even when you are staying at the camp sites. This is a small fee but well worth it.

    While we were at the lodge an outside non-profit group was there with 2 owls.  We hope to drive up to Mansfield sometime to explore their property (90 acres) with birds they have rescued or are helping. https://www.ohiobirdsanctuary.com/  they come to the lodge usually on Sat evening at 7 PM. 

    For those who are a fan of Shawshank Redemption the movie you are an easy day trip away from the Mansfield Reformatory. https://www.mrps.org/explore/tours


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