Camping cabins near Westerville, Ohio typically feature varying levels of amenities, from rustic structures to more equipped units. Westerville sits at approximately 890 feet elevation with a humid continental climate experiencing four distinct seasons. Summer temperatures average 75-85°F while spring and fall fluctuate between 45-65°F, requiring cabin campers to prepare for changing conditions throughout the camping season.
What to do
Lake activities: Alum Creek State Park Campground provides direct water access with a campground beach and boat launch specifically for guests. "The camp sites are spacious and private, surrounded by trees and brush. Beautiful walking trails. There's also a great mountain biking trail in the vicinity. There's a small beach within the campground, a bigger public beach a short drive away," notes a visitor from September 2020.
Shooting sports: Cardinal Center Campground offers comprehensive shooting facilities. "This is a very nice, easy access CG with wide, spacious, and level pull through and back-in gravel sites. It is the largest shooting center (clays, skeet, pistol, rifle, archery) in the state," explains a June 2022 reviewer.
Fishing opportunities: Delaware State Park Campground maintains stocked fishing areas throughout its 2,000+ acre property. "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," shares a June 2017 camper.
What campers like
Private sites: Delaware State Park Campground receives consistent praise for spacious campsites. "This is probably our favourite state park we have been to thus far. We went camping early October in tents. The best thing about this campground is the fact that all the sites have privacy," explains an August 2020 review.
Clean facilities: Cross Creek Camping Resort maintains well-kept facilities. A September 2020 reviewer states, "Lots of full-time residents, great private campground. It's an RV resort, so sites are right next to each other, but the grounds and facilities are clean and well-kept. The pool is really nice."
Seasonal activities: Lazy River at Granville offers themed weekends and special events. "Always something for family and dog to do. It was a little chilly this weekend for Memorial Day weekend, so we did not use the pool, but the kids stayed entertained with all of the themed events that took place," reports a June 2021 visitor.
What you should know
Bathroom facilities: Jackson Lake Park receives mixed reviews regarding restrooms. "Their was actually a sign that said ecoli was found in one of the bathrooms. The bathrooms just made me worry about everything else being clean," warns an August 2020 camper.
Site types: Buckeye Lake-Columbus East KOA offers various accommodation options with specific layouts. "Some of the newer sites still need some work, but otherwise ok. For a great in-town dinner try The Chef Shack - great food and a microbrewery to boot," mentions an August 2021 review.
Seasonal considerations: Cross Creek Camping Resort experiences different crowds throughout the week. A May 2021 visitor notes, "This is a RV resort close to a lake with a lot of seasonal campers. It is busy on the weekend but was very quiet during the week."
Tips for camping with families
Kid-friendly amenities: Sunbury/Columbus North KOA Holiday provides multiple recreational options. "Very well kept campground with TONS of staff always circulating around and eager to help with anything you need. Kids aged 3-13 all had a blast in the heated pool, on the jump pad and on the zip line swing!" shares a July 2018 reviewer.
Cabin selection: When booking cabins, check specific floor plans for family configurations. According to a September 2020 reviewer at Cross Creek, "Lots of full-time residents, great private campground. They also have themed-event weekends, which are really fun! It's on the pricey side, but worth it in my opinion."
Weather planning: Delaware State Park Campground provides storm protection. A camper notes, "I also noticed that they had a nice storm shelter on the property that was well marked and easy to get to from any of the campground areas."
Tips from RVers
Site accessibility: Cardinal Center Campground offers level sites for easier setup. "We spent one night here (May 12, 2022). This is a very nice, easy access CG with wide, spacious, and level pull through and back-in gravel sites," notes a June 2022 visitor.
Hookup locations: Cross Creek Camping Resort requires some adaptation for water connections. "We appreciated the full hook-ups and pull through site. The staff came through every morning to pick up the trash. But, the water hook ups were accessible through a hole/pipe and we had to 'fish' down to connect our hose," explains a September 2020 camper.
Wi-Fi capabilities: Jackson Lake Park offers paid internet access. "The Wi-Fi was good but not free and was worth the $2/day to do some late night binge watching," states a September 2020 review.
