9 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Several cabin options can be found near West Union, Ohio, including locations like Shawnee State Park and Pike Lake State Park. Shawnee State Park offers cabins with electric hookups, water access, and basic amenities. Pike Lake's cabins provide air conditioning, functional kitchens, and comfortable beds according to visitors. Zilpo Campground in the Daniel Boone National Forest features cabins measuring approximately 10 x 20 feet with front rooms containing chairs, benches, tables, and air conditioning, plus a second room with four single bunk beds. According to one visitor, "The cabin is about 10 x 20. The front room has two chairs a bench and table and the air conditioner. The second room has four single bunk beds."
Rustic and deluxe cabins are available depending on the location. Zilpo Campground offers cabin rentals for $75 per night during peak season, with each cabin featuring two double bunk beds without mattresses. Visitors must bring their own sleeping bags or bedding. Carter Caves State Resort Park Campground allows pets in their cabins, while keeping them on leash throughout the grounds. Most parks require advance reservations, especially during summer months when cabins fill quickly. One camper noted, "The cabins here have both a fire ring and grill. This isn't the case at all Ohio State parks so it was a nice surprise. They also have a porch that is screened in with a view of the lake."
Most cabins include basic furnishings but require visitors to bring bedding, towels, and personal items. Cooking facilities vary by location—some cabins feature indoor kitchens while others provide only outdoor fire rings with cooking grates. Camp stores at locations like Twin Knobs Recreation Area and Cowan Lake sell firewood, ice, and basic supplies, though selection is limited. Campgrounds near Cave Run Lake and Rocky Fork Lake also offer cabin rentals with varying amenities. One visitor recommended: "You really have to pick wisely" when selecting cabin locations, as some offer lake views or screened porches while others provide more basic accommodations.
"This is a peaceful and quiet campground located along the Ohio River. All sites have 50 amp and water hook ups. Most have fire rings and picnic tables."
"The view of the Ohio river was really lovely. There was a boat launch very close by and we took our inflatable SUPs and put in at the boat launch which was nice and sandy."
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from $35 - $125 / night
"Unfortunately they no longer do overnight camping so your options are to do seasonal, or rent a cabin. Their cabins are very nice. There is so much to do like go karts, swimming, water slides, etc."
"I enjoyed every second I spent at this camp ground... very friendly staff.. great cabins.. awesome environment!! I plan on going back often this summer!"
"We were blessed as the journey to the park was uneventful, but we missed some wonderful countryside. Upon arrival at Rocky Fork we realized even with a map it took 40 minutes to find our site."
"But those spot are close to the lake. They a great playground. They have a big camp store with a putt putt, big lake we’re boating, fishing and kayaking. Multiple shower houses very clean kept up."
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from $23 - $250 / night
"Park was nice, clean and has friendly staff. We liked that we could walk to the bathrooms and not have to drive there. We stayed at site 100 and really enjoyed the shade trees."
"The campground was a little confusing at first because the sign says next left, when the next left is the out driveway."
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from $20 - $80 / night
"Shawnee State Park was totally without any phone signal. Right on the border of Kentucky, in Ohio, you are in the small town almost South."
"The entire loop is around 36 miles. There are seven campsites along the trail, and all but one has water access, which was really nice on our trek."
"Nice park, when we were there only half park was open( early in season). Great camp store. Nice shower rooms. Hilly. Some stop around us was sloped."
"Nice large campground with a fire pit and picnic table at each site. Camp site was decently sized though on a corner so can get a little busy. Bathrooms and showers were clean."
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from $33 - $60 / night
"Shower/bath clean. Good playground. Great camp store Great trails Kayak rentals Lake is nice Nice bike riding Fishing spots close. Beach close bye"
"Rentals are available for kayaks and bikes. Nice playgrounds, trails, and even an outdoor movie. One of my favorite places."
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from $23 - $70 / night
"When you follow the steps down, there was a very large camping area with the fire ring. We were able to set an RV mat with our ez-up and then set up our cooking kitchen across the way."
"tab=fees Cabin Electric$75.00 Standard Electric$30.00 Standard Electric Other$41.00 Standard Nonelectric$22.00 Standard Nonelectric Other$27.00 Standard Nonelectric Double Site$33.00
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Get a text when availablefrom $31 - $105 / night
"Good picnic table and fire pit. Restrooms are not far from any of the site in the loop. Will update after we use the shower house."
"Stayed on the F Loop next to the lake, fire pit, picnic table, level tent site and bathroom showers a short walk. Camp hosts very friendly and helpful. campsite are close together."
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from $35 - $150 / night
"Great neighbors on both sides but right across the site is the playground. It’s a little noisy but if you have kids, it works. The fire ring was nice, but trash was left inside of it."
"We rented a cabin (#4) for a weekend. While not luxurious, the cabin was clean, beds comfortable, AC worked great, functional kitchen and bigger bathroom than I expected."
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from $29 - $200 / night
RangerAlways great time here. The upper part has more wooden areas then the lower part. But those spot are close to the lake. They a great playground. They have a big camp store with a putt putt, big lake we’re boating, fishing and kayaking. Multiple shower houses very clean kept up. Nice campground to ride bikes around.
ScoutClean, well thought out and maintained. Level, full hook ups nearly new. This is s family campground that treats you like family and is doing everything possible to make you want to come back again. Forty sites, plus few cabins, first row ten cabins ohio riverfront. All sites level, gravel and easy for big rig/fifth wheel/Travel trailer. Even Adirondack chairs each site sitting high on the riverfront sites—thoughtful. Topped off with a bald eagle perched 25 yards in front or our site this morning. How much more peaceful can this get….
TravelerThe team at this campground was incredible. From check in to check out they were considerate and caring. It was our first trip in our camper and the team made it feel like we were there so many times. Would 10/10 recommend
RangerKid friendly Good camp store A lot of big sites Good shower room Easy kayak lunching area from Campground. Great trails Easy biking
RangerAlways a family favorite. Smaller sites on upper area. Nice big area for big rv on lower level and by the lake. Nice shower rooms. Camp store. Nice playground and putt putt.
RangerNice park, when we were there only half park was open( early in season). Great camp store. Nice shower rooms. Hilly. Some stop around us was sloped. But we did love the one with a deck, but your fire ring was down a hill.
RangerHave been here twice this year. Great campground. Big camp store with restaurant. Putt putt. Most sites and great, some have slopes. Kid friendly. Good hiking trails
Ranger10 out of 10. Site spread out. Shower/bath clean. Good playground. Great camp store Great trails Kayak rentals Lake is nice Nice bike riding Fishing spots close. Beach close bye
TravelerWe love Twin Knobs! We have camped there numerous times - in the Sping, Summer, and Fall. Electric and non electric sites. The campground staff is always a pleasure to interact with, and so kind! Always clean. Most sites are within walking distance to the lake. My only suggestion is I wish they had some playgrounds for small kids.
Cabins near West Union, Ohio provide rustic lodging options in the rolling hills of southwestern Ohio, where elevations range from 800-1,100 feet. The region's temperate climate makes cabin camping popular from April through October, with cabins typically positioned near Cave Run Lake, Rocky Fork Lake, and the Ohio River. Most cabin sites require reservations 3-6 months in advance for summer weekends.
Hiking trails access: At Carter Caves State Resort Park Campground, trails range from easy quarter-mile walks to more challenging 3-hour routes. As one visitor noted, "Make sure to get a permit for Horn Hollow on a day of no rain or else you will not be able to enter it."
Lake activities: Rocky Fork State Park Campground offers a swimming beach and boat rentals for those seeking water recreation. According to one visitor, "This is a very nice campground. Nice lake, boating, playgrounds, bath houses, some full hook up sites... Small town with stores and restaurants was only 8 min away."
Cave exploration: Guided tours through limestone caverns are available at various locations near cabins. One camper shared their experience: "The park is amazing and I have no idea how it took me 39yrs to find it so close to home. The caves are absolutely amazing and the park has some of the best natural bridges I have ever seen."
Privacy levels: Campsites at Shawnee State Park Campground offer varying degrees of seclusion. "Unlike many Ohio State parks I've visited, the Shawnee campground has a variety of great tent sites. Several of these are hidden in the trees at the top of some steps and up a short path," one visitor observed.
Lake views: Waterfront cabins at Twin Knobs Recreation Area provide direct lake access from many sites. A camper who stayed at site F19 commented, "We stayed in one of the 'premium' sites, right on the water. The view was incredible. The campground was quiet and the facilities clean. Perfect spot."
Clean facilities: Most cabin campgrounds maintain well-kept bathhouses. According to a visitor at Pike Lake State Park, "While not luxurious, the cabin was clean, beds comfortable, AC worked great, functional kitchen and bigger bathroom than I expected."
Seasonal considerations: Many cabin sites close during winter months. "We spent about five months there this past winter. The campground is beautiful and the owners are amazing. The bathrooms and laundry room are very clean," reported a visitor at Sandy Springs Campground.
Site accessibility: Some cabins require hauling equipment uphill. "If you don't mind hauling your gear a short distance from your car, sites like this are perfect as they're for tent campers only," noted a visitor about Shawnee State Park.
Connectivity limitations: Cell service varies significantly between locations. One camper mentioned, "There is absolutely no cell service in the Campground. The lodge at the top of the hill has a weak signal, but is better than nothing if you really need to check in with outside world."
Activities for children: Long's Retreat Family Resort offers numerous child-friendly options. According to a camper, "We have been going here for the last 6 summers with a big group. Everyone always has such a great time and it is the highlight of all the kids summers. The kids can either swim up at the lake (with multiple water slides and a huge floating dock with diving board), the little kids can have fun in the splash pad."
Weekend planning: Family-oriented cabins fill quickly during summer. "We stayed for just one night at site #34. It ended up being a great site for us and our dogs. There was space between us and our neighbors and we had access to the water," shared a Paint Creek camper.
Weather precautions: Some cabin areas have poor drainage. A visitor to Pike Lake warned, "It rained quite a bit and many of the sites got flooded. The ground here doesn't drain well."
Hookup access: Check cabin site descriptions carefully for utilities. "You will need extra water hose and extension cords to get hooked up in a lot of the sites," noted a visitor to Carter Caves, while another mentioned, "make sure to check in the details, which sites have sewer as they don't label it full hookups up front. The line of sites along the road into the campground all have sewer holes."
Site selection: At Zilpo Campground, cabin locations vary greatly in privacy and views. "You camp on rock sites so it drains great if it rains. The sites are kinda secluded from one another by tree and bush lines," observed one visitor about nearby Twin Knobs.
Length constraints: Many cabins have limited parking areas. "When we drove up to the campground we did not like the feel so we left. There is no space between sites," reported one RVer about their experience.
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