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Best Glamping near West Union, OH

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Ashland Huntington West KOA, located 51 miles from West Union, houses safari tents and spacious yurts with comfortable sleeping accommodations, providing a true glamping experience. Their yurts feature solid floors, electricity, heating and air conditioning, along with private outdoor spaces. Nearby, Zilpo Campground in Daniel Boone National Forest offers cozy glamping cabins with scenic lake views and private beach access for an upscale outdoor experience. These cabins provide electricity, air conditioning, and bunk beds with space for personal bedding. Long's Retreat Family Resort has luxury canvas accommodations with access to their expansive water recreation facilities. All locations maintain clean, modern bathroom facilities with hot showers within walking distance of glamping units. According to a camper, "Staying at cabin D11 was nicely maintained. The front room has chairs, a bench, table and air conditioner, while the second room has four single bunk beds."

Twin Knobs Recreation Area offers premium lakeside glamping experiences with direct water access from several units. Activities include swimming, fishing, paddleboarding, and kayaking on Cave Run Lake, with rental equipment available seasonally. Glamping guests can explore nearby hiking trails, visit the historic iron furnace, or venture into the surrounding Daniel Boone National Forest. Most glamping accommodations remain open from April through October, with Carter Caves State Resort Park providing extended season options. Sites feature fire pits with cooking grills, picnic tables, and food storage hooks. One reviewer highlighted, "The campsite had a fire pit with a grill that can be lowered or raised to cook on. It had three lantern poles and two picnic tables." Most locations require reservations up to six months in advance for premium glamping units, especially during summer and fall color seasons.

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Best Glamping Sites Near West Union, Ohio (16)

    1. Shawnee State Park Campground

    20 Reviews
    Friendship, OH
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 858-6652

    $24 / night

    "There are some secluded sites back in the woods, so you don't feel like you are camping in a parking lot in a few places."

    "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. "

    2. Long's Retreat Family Resort

    13 Reviews
    Sinking Spring, OH
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (937) 588-3725

    "Of course, relaxing by the campfire, grilling hot dogs and making s’mores is really what makes the time with the kids special."

    "Rv sites could use some solid level pads to set up your rv on the place can get muddy fast bring your 4 x 4. Also no cell service at all which is good and bad."

    3. Carter Caves State Resort Park Campground

    46 Reviews
    Olive Hill, KY
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (606) 286-4411

    $20 - $120 / night

    "Yes it can get crowded, yes there are kids and lots of noise. they’re coming here to have fun too! I grew up in the primitive campground with a huge canvas tent."

    "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."

    4. Rocky Fork State Park Campground

    17 Reviews
    Hillsboro, OH
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (937) 393-4284

    "Air conditioned shower houses. Very nice size spaces, we were in a full hookup site."

    "Upon arrival at Rocky Fork we realized even with a map it took 40 minutes to find our site. This was not so much due to the darkness as it was to the poor road and site markings."

    5. Zilpo Campground

    49 Reviews
    Salt Lick, KY
    49 miles
    Website
    +1 (606) 768-2722

    $28 - $94 / night

    "We brought our small a-frame, kayaks, ez-up, kitchen set up and one of our dogs, Butters, with us for this trip."

    "The second room has four single bunk beds.

    The grounds around the cabin are nice with gravel area for setting up an outdoor kitchen or tent or lounge chairs."

    6. Stonelick State Park Campground

    30 Reviews
    Goshen, OH
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (513) 625-6593

    "Our spot was a small walk to the water so we could fish and still keep up with the fire. We were right against the woods. There was a perfect flat spot for the tent."

    "Sites are drive-up with plenty of room for a tent or two and fire-rings. Some sites may have trees for hammocks. Can get loud with lots of RVs in spots nearby."

    7. Twin Knobs Recreation Area

    43 Reviews
    Salt Lick, KY
    48 miles
    Website
    +1 (606) 780-7818

    $31 - $128 / night

    "We love how the outer loop sites have such quick access to the water.

    Both sites are shaded very well and the sites themselves are huge."

    "Twin Knobs Campground

    We stayed in the F loop on site F22 primitive camping. It had a short path to the lake, easy access for shore swimming or fishing. Great for kids and adults."

    8. Cowan Lake State Park Campground

    28 Reviews
    Wilmington, OH
    45 miles
    Website
    +1 (937) 382-1096

    "The bathrooms are clean. The sites have LOTS of extra space in between for hammocks, kids running, and privacy. There are lots with trees and lots without."

    "Autumn is the best time to camp in Ohio. Lots of small bathrooms. Lake access. Only reason I didn't give it 5 stars was due to the fact there was no quick reentry."

    9. Lazy Village Campground & RV Park

    1 Review
    Friendship, OH
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 858-2409

    $40 / night

    "When you pull in you are welcomed by the big yellow welcome sign!"

    10. Ashland Huntington West KOA

    17 Reviews
    Grayson, KY
    48 miles
    Website
    +1 (606) 929-5504

    "The staff was extremely nice and helpful, bath house and laundry was clean. The water at our site was inoperable and they offered to move us without me even having to ask which was nice."

    "KOA staff was very friendly and accommodating. We were able to stay extra days with out any problems. It was A practice run for us since we just started camping ."

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  • Shannon G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 25, 2021

    Zilpo Campground

    A Week of Relaxation

    This was a week long trip for our 7th Anniversary. We brought our small a-frame, kayaks, ez-up, kitchen set up and one of our dogs, Butters, with us for this trip. We've never been to this campground before so we tried to do some research on reviews - the good, the bad the ugly. We found that the H loop seemed to be the way to go so we reserved H006. It had a very level pad for our camper - that was a plus and it included electric. There was a tent pad at the top where we would sit in the morning with coffee. 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. The picnic table was huge (no gaps!) and provide plenty of seating for more than just the two of us. There were three lantern/food polls available to use, one at the top and two at the bottom. Across the street was extra parking and a path that led down to your own private beach. We didn't have to go to the beach (which was closed for the season) to enjoy the lake. We loved our site and although we had sites on either side - you weren't on top of each other. 

    There was a man-made path you could follow down to the lower road and take a short walk to the shower house. The shower house was ok - three toilets (one broken) and three showers (the handicap out of order). The toilets flushed "hard", in other words, be read to step out as you hit the flush button as it tends to splash more than it should. The showers had a door, a small bench for clothes and a very small stall. It was kept clean, but still covered in bugs/cobwebs/etc. There are two shower houses in H loop.

    We walked the H loop at least twice a day - almost a mile around. There are not very many electric sites on the loop. Some sites were single and some were double (much larger). We did get to walk/drive through the other loops - they were ok as well, but I would only go back knowing we'd be in H. 

    We drove out to do a couple of short hikes. No bears, but lots of nature - tons of mushrooms! We even drove through the Clear Creek campground - not a lot there, drop toilets and the water main was broken. Very low key if that's what you're looking for. We stopped by a small park and saw the old iron furnace, pretty cool and lot's of places to picnic. 

    We loved our site, the H loop and the variety of things we got to do while we were there.

  • Kelly D.
    Jul. 11, 2018

    Cowan Lake State Park Campground

    Accommodating and Fun!

    This campground is well attended as most lots are filled each time I visit. The bathrooms are clean. The sites have LOTS of extra space in between for hammocks, kids running, and privacy. There are lots with trees and lots without. There is a commissary that includes everything you could possibly need as well as a hot grill. There is a beach for swimming, trails for hiking (not long distances), a basketball court and multiple playgrounds. When we were there, they had an outdoor movie theater for the kids and served complimentary popcorn. It was nice and hassle free.

  • D
    Aug. 4, 2022

    Zilpo Campground

    Great semi rustic

    Stayed at cabin D11. Nicely maintained.  A bit on the small side but good for a place to lay your head. This cabin is directly opposite the restrooms for this loop. 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.

    The grounds around the cabin are nice with gravel area for setting up an outdoor kitchen or tent or lounge chairs.

  • Chris H.
    Oct. 27, 2020

    Twin Knobs Recreation Area

    Hidden Gem

    We've stayed at Twin Knobs twice now in our popup camper. First time was at F26, second was at F24. We love how the outer loop sites have such quick access to the water.

    Both sites are shaded very well and the sites themselves are huge. We could see other campers through the trees but we felt pretty well secluded.

    Each site has several tall poles with hooks for trash bags/food storage. as well each site has a large fire pit with flip-over grill for cooking.

    The firewood bundles are a bit pricey ($7) at the checkin shack, but I'm glad they are available. we purchased at least 7 bundles to have a pretty much constant fire through the day and night.

    The bathrooms are clean and easily accessible. There was a bit of an overflow issue our first day on site but it was resolved in less than an hour by the loop hosts.

    Pop's bbq was a hit both nights we were there. We ordered carryout (covid) and ate at camp on the provided picnic tables. The Dollar General is also adequately stocked.

    All in all a fantastic visit which we will repeat ASAP. it's too bad they close at the end of October. I bet winter camping there would be a treat.

    Cheers,

    Chris

  • K
    Jul. 18, 2021

    Rocky Fork State Park Campground

    Nice family friendly area

    Very nice grounds, lots of paved pathways for bike riding, skateboarding, ect.. Air conditioned shower houses. Very nice size spaces, we were in a full hookup site.

  • Big Tank F.
    Oct. 25, 2021

    Zilpo Campground

    Amazing experience !

    Took my son on a 3 day trip and stayed on site G17. It was on a high place with great drainage (it rained quite a few times). Well kept and the tent pad was gravel. The bath house had good hot water for showers, and for its age, very well kept. We took our jon boat out on the lake and had a blast! The scenery was breathtaking, from the drive up the mountain to the park, all the way down to the lake. Great fall trip to say the least. Very much recommended

  • David C.
    Jul. 20, 2020

    Zilpo Campground

    Zilpo Campground

    The website to reserve campsites needs a lot of work but otherwise it was a great weekend of camping. E-12 was close enough to the bathrooms that it wasn’t a bad walk but we didn’t have to smell anything. Water pump was across from the campsite. Plenty of space for four tents. Sturdy pic-nic table. Fire pit with a grill connected. Two poles to with four hooks each to hang lanterns or bags. We tied a line across it and hung our towels and wet clothes. The camp ground sits next to Cave Run Lake. There is a place to launch a boat and a nice beach area for swimming. They have a store next to the beach but we didn’t go in. “Billy” did chase away from the beach after hours though. The check in station sells ice and fire wood. We saw plenty of rabbits, a wild turkey, and a deer got about 20 feet from out camp site.

  • Dave B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 27, 2024

    Cowan Lake State Park Campground

    Large Campground

    Autumn is the best time to camp in Ohio. Lots of small bathrooms. Lake access. Only reason I didn't give it 5 stars was due to the fact there was no quick reentry. Had to wait for rvs in front of me to register.

  • Wesley S.
    Jun. 4, 2018

    Twin Knobs Recreation Area

    Twin Knobs Campground

    Twin Knobs Campground

    We stayed in the F loop on site F22 primitive camping. It had a short path to the lake, easy access for shore swimming or fishing. Great for kids and adults. Bathhouse was close and had private bathrooms/ showers.

    We rented a pontoon boat from Scott's Creek Marina about 5 minutes away and had a great day on the lake. Be sure to stop into the Cave Run Bait Shop and ask them about Jiggin the Bondy.

    Clean sites, clean bathrooms, firepits with grill attached, walking trails close to the water, good tree coverage around the sites

Guide to West Union

Camping opportunities near West Union, Ohio span across the Appalachian foothills where elevation changes of 400-600 feet create diverse microclimates. The region features mixed hardwood forests with oak, maple and hickory trees providing varied shade conditions at campsites. Summer temperatures typically range from 65-85°F while spring and fall camping seasons experience temperature swings of 30+ degrees between day and night.

What to do

Hiking at Daniel Boone National Forest: Multiple trail systems with varying difficulty levels available for day hikes. At Zilpo Campground, trails connect directly to shoreline paths. "Great campground with a lot of privacy! In walking distance to the lake so you can have a nice swim," notes camper Angie F. about Zilpo Campground.

Fishing at Rocky Fork Lake: Known for crappie, bass and catfish populations with fishing opportunities from shore or boat. "Great campground... excellent fishing," reports Jeff P. about his stay at Rocky Fork State Park. The lake includes designated fishing areas with accessible platforms.

Cave exploration: Multiple guided cave tours available with varying difficulty levels. Carter Caves State Resort Park offers scheduled tours with safety equipment provided. "The park has a lot to do, not just the caves. There's tons of waterfalls off the trails, and other things to see. The caves are great to explore as well. Grab a ranger-guided tour and learn something!" explains Chris B.

Mini golf and recreation: Several campgrounds offer family-friendly activities within the campground boundaries. "The campground had fun amenities for kids, like a very small mini golf course and an outdoor screen for movie nights," shares Jay T. about his experience at Shawnee State Park.

What campers like

Privacy between sites: Campers frequently mention appreciation for site separation. At Shawnee State Park, "Several of these are hidden in the trees at the top of some steps and up a short path. We stayed in 12. 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," reports Jay T.

Clean facilities: Consistently mentioned across multiple campgrounds. "The bathrooms were average, not great but not gross. The shower houses were clean and the small camp store convenient," notes Jay T. about Shawnee State Park facilities.

Lake access and water activities: Multiple campgrounds offer direct lake access. At Twin Knobs Recreation Area, "The campground is in a wooded area and each campsite is separate by woods from the nearby sites. The campground is located on a lake," notes Stephen H.

Yurt camping West Union, Ohio area: Modern yurt accommodations available at multiple locations. "We stayed in one of the 'premium' sites, right on the water F19. The view was incredible. The campground was quiet and the facilities clean. Perfect spot," reports Paul K. about his yurt camping experience at Twin Knobs.

What you should know

Cell service limitations: Several campgrounds have limited or no cell coverage. At Long's Retreat Family Resort, "Love no cell reception! Quiet clean and staff (owner) is always pleasant and helpful!" notes Robin R., highlighting the digital disconnection as a positive feature.

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