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    Cabin accommodations near Willoughby Hills provide varying levels of comfort and amenities across several campgrounds. Penitentiary Glen Reservation offers rustic cabins with basic facilities, while Streetsboro-Cleveland SE KOA features more developed cabin options with electricity and water access. Thompson/Grand River Valley KOA Holiday provides cabins with picnic tables and fire rings, suitable for families seeking a balance between outdoor experience and basic comforts. Most cabins include beds with mattresses, though quality varies significantly between locations. "The Park Model Cabin was sort of a half trailer with a full bathroom and full kitchen. The bed was the only detractor of our trip, as it was mostly springs," noted one camper about their stay at Roundup Lake RV Resort.

    Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. West Branch State Park Campground maintains cabin rentals with access to clean shower facilities and laundry options. Headwaters Park offers open lean-to structures with stone fireplaces facing the inside of three-sided wooden shelters, providing a more primitive cabin experience. KOA properties typically maintain higher-end cabin accommodations with more amenities, though at premium prices. Pet policies vary by location, with Thompson/Grand River Valley KOA Holiday and Roundup Lake RV Resort allowing pets in select cabins. A visitor commented that cabins at Jellystone Park "could be better" and that they "need to invest in better mattresses."

    Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities range from none in primitive cabins to full kitchens in deluxe models at locations like Roundup Lake RV Resort. Fire rings are standard at most cabin sites, with firewood available for purchase on-site at many locations including West Branch State Park and Thompson/Grand River Valley KOA. Bathrooms and showers are typically shared facilities at campgrounds, though some premium cabins include private bathrooms. Nearby markets are available at several locations including Streetsboro-Cleveland SE KOA and West Branch State Park, where campers can purchase basic supplies and groceries. Seasonal availability affects cabin rentals, with most locations operating from May through October, though some like West Branch State Park maintain year-round availability.

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    Best Cabin Campgrounds near Willoughby Hills (30)

      1. Penitentiary Glen Reservation Campsite

      4.5(2)5mi from Willoughby HillsTents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Even with the colder weather it was nice and cozy. Plenty of fire wood provided and a short distance away from the gorge to walk."

      "Would have given this site 5 stars but the walk to the site was a bit more of a haul than expected. It was just myself, kids, and pup."

      from $25 / night

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      2. Streetsboro-Cleveland SE KOA

      3.6(25)25mi from Willoughby HillsRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "We stopped here for a couple nights to go to a Cleveland Guardians game and go to Cuyahoga National Park. It was within great proximity to both and had all the amenities the kids and I love."

      "Excellent clean shower and bath houses. Super friendly staff. Nice little store at office for key supplies ...ice, firewood , drinks and snacks. Full hookups. Great reception in cable ."

      3. West Branch State Park Campground

      4.6(66)36mi from Willoughby Hills196 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Each campsite in on a leveled cement pad and comes with a fire ring a picnic table. There is plenty of room around your site and you don't feel crowded. Most sites offer nice tree coverage for shade."

      "Check in is very easy as you pass the camp store on your way in. All campsites have a fire ring and picnic table.  West Branch has private, spacious, shady sites."

      from $30 - $52 / night

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      4. Big Creek Park

      4.0(1)12mi from Willoughby HillsTents, Cabins

      "Part of a larger county park system, Big Creek Great park has a little bit of everything. Most of the trails are small, well-marked, accessible, and easily walkable for families."

      5. Thompson/Grand River Valley KOA Holiday

      4.8(6)22mi from Willoughby HillsRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Full hookup, (sewer and Electric) back in, pull through, tent sites, cabins, teepees. Swimming pool, private bathrooms and showers. Fishing lake, swimming lake, trails. Children play areas."

      "We got a spot near the entrance that had the doggy play pen. It was a well built structure. I felt good about my dogs being in it. The campground is wonderful. So peaceful and pretty."

      6. Headwaters Park

      4.0(3)19mi from Willoughby HillsTents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Overall me and the kids had a really nice time hanging atbthe site and exploring around the lake. Lots of friendly people too."

      "Various watercraft rentals available, but look at availability before you go if that is included in your plans. Park has tent sites as well."

      from $10 - $20 / night

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      7. Woodside Lake Park

      4.2(6)24mi from Willoughby HillsRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "The swimming pond has inflatables and boat rentals. There’s good fishing, and typically lots of activities. The place is clean and friendly with a pretty good selection at the camp store."

      "I really enjoy being my family out to woodside they have great amenities are close to stores just incase you forget anything as one does and the lake they have water sports games kayaking a paddle bike"

      8. Roundup Lake RV Resort

      4.0(3)22mi from Willoughby HillsRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "My boyfriend and I rented The Park Model Cabin which was sort of a half trailer with a full bathroom and full kitchen. The bed was the only detractor of our trip, as it was mostly springs."

      "We arrived mid-September 2020, so Covid has had it's impact and it's past Labor Day so pools / lakes are likely closed to swimming most years anyway, but given the size and amenities this campground boasts"

      from $15 - $45 / night

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      9. Mosquito Lake State Park Campground

      4.0(27)40mi from Willoughby Hills224 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "We just got back from our first trip to Mosquito Lake State Park Campground. All in all, it was a great experience.  We stayed in site 67, which is a waterfront site, with electric."

      "There seemed to be water fill stations scattered around the campground for convenience. I was actually able to fill me fresh water tank from one near by."

      from $27 - $80 / night

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      10. American Wilderness Campground

      4.4(18)39mi from Willoughby HillsRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "We were tent camping on a site w/electric & water. We had nice woods behind us, neighbors to the right and vacancy on the left (jackpot)."

      "We love the fishing available here we also had the kids they enjoyed the arcade and gem mining we also liked the access to self serve laundry and camp store as well"

      from $35 - $69 / night

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    Cabin Reviews near Willoughby Hills, OH

    268 Reviews of 30 Willoughby Hills Campgrounds


    • Virgil W.
      Aug. 28, 2019

      Pymatuning State Park Campground

      unmaintenanced

      the lake is beautiful  and the park is clean but the cabins or the one I was in needed maintenance badly.front porch was soft and spongy .the screened in porch had huge holes in the screens and a huge gap in the floor .the picnic table and fire pit were leaning  badly. the bedroom had a hole in the wall which should  have been a easy fix if anyone  cared. the boat rental was nice

    • R
      Aug. 1, 2018

      West Branch State Park Campground

      Well kept campground with access to beach and dock

      Each campsite in on a leveled cement pad and comes with a fire ring a picnic table. There is plenty of room around your site and you don't feel crowded. Most sites offer nice tree coverage for shade. The restrooms and showers are very clean and well taken care of. There is also a laundry facility and sink outside each one for washing dishes and water fountains throughout the park. There is a nice beachfront for swimming and then a dock that be reached from outside the park. A beautiful lake for kayaking or boating. The store has most camping needs in it and once a week they host an ice cream social. Has a very nice playground and a sand volleyball court. There are some hiking trails, but nothing extensive.

    • Zachary A.
      Jul. 21, 2026

      Headwaters Park

      Campsite A

      Had a nice stay at the Camp Site A tent site, which they label as their ADA Accessible site.

      Overall me and the kids had a really nice time hanging atbthe site and exploring around the lake. Lots of friendly people too.

      Pros:

      • Tent site was generally good with a picnic table and fire pit on-site
      • Pull in parking right next to the campsite (which seems to be true for all tents and leantos)
      • Great walkable area with lots to explore with the kids
      • A few nice things just a 10min drive away like the Eagle Park splash park and playground and the cute Burton town square.
      • Tons of birds for all my bird watchers
      • Right at the entrance to the tent site area and right next to the restrooms
      • Sometimes people bring horses down there for a walk
      • Can't see other campers tent from your site (which i like because Im out here to get away from people)

      Cons:

      • Being right next the restrooms and tent area entrance is a higher traffic area. Didn't bother us much but could get annoying if woken up by a late night driver or door slam
      • The stump on the tent site has a snake in it. Didn't bother us at all, only saw it once as it was slithering away, but thought other might like to know.
      • Toilet was out of hand sanitizer

      FAQ:

      • No electic
      • No plumbing or showers (it is basically an outhouse)
    • E
      Jul. 25, 2022

      Roundup Lake RV Resort

      Great Lively Place with lots of Amenities

      Starting off, everyone from the employees to the other campers were super friendly! My boyfriend and I rented The Park Model Cabin which was sort of a half trailer with a full bathroom and full kitchen. The bed was the only detractor of our trip, as it was mostly springs. We brought our air mattress in for the second night and slept much better. The themed weekends throughout the season are fun and festive and there are a lot of activities to do and participate!

    • R
      Jun. 21, 2020

      Sun Retreats Geneva on the Lake

      It's Easy to Love this Campground

      As newbies to all things RV, we needed a place in Ohio to break in our new travel trailer. Indian Creek is family and pet friendly with all the amenities and even a great lookout spot across the street where you can take in a Lake Erie sunset. We loved the clean bathrooms and appreciated the staff's effort to maintain services while encouraging social distancing. All of their COVID-19 policies were well spelled out online and in signage across the resort so that you knew what to expect. All of the staff wore masks and bathrooms were cleaned often. Some of their usual events and programs were unavailable but they offered craft kits for children to pick up and do at their own campsite in lieu of the usual program. We enjoyed their beautiful put-put course and ice cream stand. They did not allow outside visitors in the resort. The only thing that threw us off was that the bathhouses were closed at night and we didn't know that until we tried to use them. The resort is expanding and adding new sites. They are planting lots of trees (it looked like one at each site) so the resort should become more park-like and less parking lot as they grow. We really liked the back-in sites with water and electric hookups because they were larger and more private and wooded. The fire ring was so easy to cook on that now I'm spoiled! The camp store/gas station was convenient and well stocked with camping supplies. Golf carts are available to rent if you need them to navigate this huge park. We rode our bikes instead. There is a township park just down the road towards Geneva-on-the-Lake proper that we used to spend some leisure and exercise time near the lake. We look forward to visiting this RV resort again in the future!

    • A
      Jul. 25, 2019

      West Branch State Park Campground

      Wooded Waterside Sites

      Make reservations! (6 months in advance).  Waterside sites fill up quickly! Check in is very easy as you pass the camp store on your way in. All campsites have a fire ring and picnic table.  West Branch has private, spacious, shady sites. We can launch our kayaks right from our campsite. The shower house and bathrooms are large and clean. There is even a book exchange shelf at the shower house in case of rainy days. The park office loans games and sports equipment to campers. Washers and dryers are also at the shower house. There is an outside sink to wash up dishes. Bring your boat or kayak. There are many inlets to explore or fish. There is a small beach at the campground but a larger one on the other side of the lake. There is a boat launch at the campground.  There are playgrounds for the children. An ice cream social is held on Saturday evenings that my children always love to attend. There is a newer dog park near the intersection of Rock Spring  and Esworthy roads. There are many scenic hiking trails at West Branch. Bridal trails are located on Esworthy Rd. West Branch is our favorite campground and we make sure to visit every year.

    • d
      Jul. 24, 2018

      Jamestown Campground — Pymatuning State Park

      great spot for direct kayak/canoe put in.

      We stayed in site 218. this spot is in the smaller ( less crowded) part of Jamestown campground in Pymatuning SP. it is right on the water and has an easy access area for shore fishing and entering a kayak or canoe or some other water device. the site sits on a little bay and the otherside (more crowded) of the campground is across the water. the water is a little murky/ grassy but still good entry area. the campsite was spacious for a pa state park. the site is between the lake and the road. sites 212-222 look to be on the water with boat access, but 218 has the easiest entry. 220’s picnic Bench and fire pit sit next to the water with great views, but there is little shade. 218 had a great shady spot were you can hang 3 hammocks. there is no electricity at these sites and pretty much tent only. lots of tent space. the fire ring was decent but we moved it as it was right underneath a burnt tree. 218 was ADA accessible with a nice picnic table. restrooms were fairly close. clean... outdated, but clean.

    • C
      Jun. 28, 2021

      Jamestown Campground — Pymatuning State Park

      Another trip to Jamestown Campground

      My family has visited Pymatuning park many times now and try have used a variety of spots at Jamestown campground. It is large, offering multiple options for campsite types. It’s a standard PA state park campground offering bathrooms (bathrooms are older, but are being renovated July-August 2021) showers, fire ring, picnic table, etc. Campsites J-106 thru J-116 are well shaded, but are alongside route 322 which maintains consistent traffic at all hours. If the noise is not an issue, this run of tent sites are well spaced, and offer easy access to the facilities. To be away from the road (and nearer to the lake) sites J-120 thru J-128 are closer together but can be quieter (depending on your neighbors…)

      The beach area is clean, and raked often. It has a playground and volleyball court. On Friday’s they have a family movie night at the amphitheater. Most Saturdays in the summer they offer crafts and activities for kids at the beach.

      The surrounding area also has plenty of activities to offer: Local restaurants, ice cream, hiking, kayaking/boating, fishing, etc.

    • C
      Oct. 10, 2020

      Pymatuning State Park Campground

      Tent camping

      This is a large campground with mostly RV sites. The tent area was relatively small with little space or privacy between sites, and a picnic table and fire pit at each. Most sites were pretty sloped. No real hiking trails here unfortunately, its mostly a fishing/boating park


    Guide to Willoughby Hills

    Cabins near Willoughby Hills, Ohio accommodate both basic and premium camping experiences. Located in northeastern Ohio near Lake Erie, this area experiences distinct seasons with warm summers and cold winters. Most cabin accommodations remain open from May through October, though some facilities like West Branch State Park maintain year-round availability for cabin rentals.

    What to do

    Fishing opportunities: At West Branch State Park Campground, visitors can fish directly from their campsites. "We can launch our kayaks right from our campsite. The shower house and bathrooms are large and clean. There is even a book exchange shelf at the shower house in case of rainy days," notes Alisa G.

    Beach swimming: Many cabin properties provide lake access for swimming during summer months. "The swimming pond has inflatables and boat rentals. There's good fishing, and typically lots of activities," reports James S. about his experience at Woodside Lake Park.

    Archery practice: Some parks offer specialized recreational facilities beyond standard amenities. "We like to bring our bows and use the archery range. Shower house available, but bathrooms throughout the site are primitive. Will do movie nights on the weekends," explains Karen D. about her visits to Mosquito Lake State Park.

    What campers like

    Private lakefront locations: Many cabins offer direct water access. "Waterside sites fill up quickly! Check in is very easy as you pass the camp store on your way in. All campsites have a fire ring and picnic table. West Branch has private, spacious, shady sites," explains Alisa G.

    Clean facilities: Streetsboro-Cleveland SE KOA maintains well-kept grounds. "Very clean and well maintained. KOA Bath house trailer was very clean, easy to utilize the outdoor kitchen," reports Heidi C. The campground serves as a convenient base for exploring regional attractions.

    Entertainment options: Seasonal activities enhance the cabin camping experience. "We had a great time. The staff was wonderful. The kids loved both the pool and the lake. The breakfast pizza was great. The food prices were very reasonable," states Stacie J. about her stay at Thompson/Grand River Valley KOA Holiday.

    What you should know

    Uneven terrain: Some cabins sit on challenging topography. "On first impression we were not impressed with this park. First the water fill is on an incline so when our tank was 'full' pulling away from fill station it was really only 2/3 full. Also our site was labeled slight slope. That was a joke," reports Andrea F. about West Branch State Park.

    Seasonal amenities: Swimming facilities typically operate from Memorial Day through Labor Day. "It was early October so it wasn't open," notes Mike A. about the beach at Roundup Lake RV Resort during his fall visit.

    Water quality issues: Some locations struggle with water treatment. "I stayed at this park for 2 months in 2023 and was planing on staying for 5 months in 2025. I left after 2 months due to iron& sulfur laden well water that is provided in at least half the park," warns Jerry L. about Woodside Lake Park.

    Tips for camping with families

    Look for kid-friendly amenities: Penitentiary Glen Reservation provides rustic cabin options with basic facilities. "Even with the colder weather it was nice and cozy. Plenty of fire wood provided and a short distance away from the gorge to walk," reports Ky G.

    Consider proximity to nature centers: Some cabin areas include educational opportunities. "The wrist band for kid activities is well worth it," recommends Stacie J. about her family's experience at Thompson/Grand River Valley KOA Holiday.

    Book waterfront sites early: Cabins with lake access remain in high demand. "Campsite G is the one. It is an open lean to with a stone fireplace facing the inside of the three sided wooden structure. Various watercraft rentals available, but look at availability before you go," advises Rebecca G. about Headwaters Park.

    Tips from RVers

    Verify site dimensions: Cabin and RV sites vary significantly in size and levelness. "Sites are close but shady and large enough for trailer and our truck," reports Mike A. about Roundup Lake RV Resort.

    Check firewood availability: Supply can vary by season. "Only gave a 4 b/c they were out of wood and what wood they had was wet. We needed up buying charcoal to cook our burgers on," notes Mike A. about his experience.

    Research off-season options: Some cabin rentals remain available year-round. "Quiet tent campsite parked in this area. There are quite a few RVs parked here and it appears lively, but the tent area in hilltop was quiet and secluded," reports Casey C. about Woodside Lake Park.

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