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Jellystone Park™ Columbus North

125 RV Sites, 45 Cabins, 14 Tent Sites

Jellystone Park Columbus North in Mount Gilead, Ohio, offers 125 RV sites, 45 cabins, and 14 tent sites across 76 wooded acres, with 20, 30, and 50-amp full hookups and rigs accepted up to 100 feet. Dedicated Bark n Roll dog-friendly sites join basic, standard, and deluxe categories, alongside a beach, lake, and jumping pillow. One hundred twenty-five sites span basic back-in, basic pull-through, standard back-in, deluxe back-in, deluxe pull-through, and Bark n Roll categories, all carrying water, sewer, and electric with site WiFi, sized to 100 feet, with fire pits and picnic tables. The Bark n Roll sites are purpose-built for guests traveling with dogs. Forty-five cabins and 14 tent sites round out the lodging. A general store, laundry, propane fills and exchange, dump station, restrooms, showers, and firewood handle the practical side. The after-hours emergency line is 567-241-1098. An outdoor pool and beach anchor the summer, with a lake and pond supporting boating, boat docks, fishing, and inflatable water toys. A jumping pillow, gaga ball, gem mining, sports courts, basketball, horseshoes, corn hole, a recreation center, walking trails, hiking, golf cart rentals, a playground, pavilion, dog park, on-site dining, a bar, snack bar, and food trucks fill the rest, with planned activities through the season. Pets are welcome. Forty miles north of Columbus, the 76 acres hold enough on-site attraction to fill a week without leaving. Summer is decisively the season. Reserve well ahead.

from $45/night

Sandusky RV Resort

206 RV Sites

Sandusky RV Resort in Ohio offers 206 full-hookup RV sites minutes from Cedar Point, with 30 and 50-amp service, cable TV, and rigs accepted to 80 feet. Executive and Premium+ back-in and pull-through categories join premium tiers, with a pool, hot tub, fitness center, jumping pillow, and golf cart rentals. Two hundred six sites span executive back-in, executive pull-thru, premium back-in, premium pull-thru, Premium+ back-in, and Premium+ pull-thru categories, all carrying water, sewer, and electric on 30 and 50-amp with cable TV and site WiFi, sized to 80 feet, with fire pits, picnic tables, and BBQ pits. Eighty feet accommodates the longest coaches with a tow. A general store, laundry, propane fills and exchange, restrooms, showers, firewood, RV storage, and a concierge handle the practical side. One policy to clear first: the resort has a ten-year age restriction on all RVs, though older coaches are reviewed for approval — send a photo to [email protected] before booking. An outdoor pool and hot tub and sauna anchor the property, with a fitness center, jumping pillow, gaga ball, pickleball, golf cart rentals, a pond, playground, community fire pit, and dog park filling the grounds. Fishing runs on site, with a state park, wine tasting, and Lake Erie nearby. Cedar Point is the reason most guests come, and it is arguably the most celebrated amusement park in the country. Summer fills the Sandusky corridor. Reserve well ahead, and clear RV approval early.

Jellystone Park™ Cleveland

143 RV Sites, 21 Cabins, 7 Tent Sites, 6 Cottages

Jellystone Park Cleveland in Nova, OH, offers 143 full-hookup RV sites, 27 cabin and cottage rentals, and 7 tent sites, with 20, 30, and 50-amp service and room for rigs up to 50 feet. Sites come in four categories — basic back-in, standard back-in, premium back-in, and standard pull-thru — all carrying water, sewer, and electric with a fire pit and picnic table. The grounds are gated, with laundry, a bathhouse with showers, a general store, firewood, propane fills, a dump station, golf cart rentals, and visiting food trucks. The after-hours emergency line is posted for guests; in an emergency, call 911 and notify staff. Pets are welcome, with a dog park. The recreation is the full Yogi Bear program: an outdoor pool with inflatable water toys, a disc golf course, a jumping pillow, gaga ball, sport courts, volleyball, basketball, horseshoes, a beach, a lake with kayak rentals and paddle boats, gem panning, walking trails, a pavilion, and a playground. Nova sits at 40 Township Road 1031 in Ashland County, on the rolling glaciated plateau between Cleveland and Sandusky — Cedar Point and the Lake Erie shore are both an easy drive. Rates for every accommodation type are on the booking page. Summer weekends and theme weeks book first.

from $25/night

Claremar Twin Lakes Camping Resort

51 RV Sites, 5 Cabins, 10 Tent Sites, 5 Onsite RV/Trailers

Claremar Twin Lakes Camping Resort in New London, Ohio, offers 56 RV sites, five cabins, and 10 tent sites on twin lakes in Huron County, with 20, 30, and 50-amp water service and rigs accepted to 60 feet. Lakefront and interior categories join a playground-adjacent tier and a lakefront camper rental bunkhouse, with an inflatable water park, beach, hot tub, and food trucks. Fifty-six back-in sites span interior 20/30/50-amp with water, interior 20/30/50-amp with water beside the playground, and lakefront 20/30/50-amp categories, carrying water and electric, sized to 60 feet, with fire pits and picnic tables. Plan around the hookups — sites carry water and electric rather than sewer, so manage tank capacity and use the dump station. Five cabins, 10 tent sites, and a lakefront camper rental bunkhouse sleeping four round out the lodging. A general store, dump station, restrooms, showers, propane fills and exchange, and firewood handle the practical side. Most amenities run daily in season; the inflatable water park and food trucks are typically weekends and holidays. An outdoor pool, hot tub and sauna, and beach anchor the summer, with the lakes supporting boating, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, swimming, and snorkeling. Sports courts, basketball, volleyball, golf cart rentals, a playground, dog park, and picnicking fill the rest, with live music and planned activities. The address is 47675 New London Eastern Road, and the resort has served camping families for more than 43 years. Summer is the season. Reserve well ahead.

from $42/night

Cross Creek Camping Resort

Cross Creek Camping Resort in Delaware, Ohio, offers full-hookup RV sites, tent sites, and cabins on a big-rig-friendly property 30 minutes north of the Columbus ring road. A heated pool, recreation center, and full activity program serve central Ohio's weekend camping market in rolling Delaware County countryside. Full-hookup RV sites serve guests with rigs on a layout sized for big coaches, with tent sites and cabins rounding out the accommodations. A general store, laundry, restrooms, and showers handle the practical side. Check-in for rentals is 3pm, and the resort is strict on it given the cleaning turnaround from the previous night's departure. Pets are welcome. A heated pool anchors the summer, with a recreation center, sports courts, tennis, volleyball, basketball, bocce ball, shuffleboard, gaga ball, corn hole, and gem mining across the grounds. A creek runs the property, with walking trails, biking, a community fire pit, playground, and dog park besides, and live music through the season. A lake, water park, amusement park, and casino are all nearby. Delaware County's position north of the Columbus metro is the practical advantage — this is a genuine outdoor escape that a Columbus family can reach in half an hour, which is exactly what the weekend camping market needs. State park access and boating are close. The resort serves the Ohio season. Summer weekends from the Columbus metro drive the heaviest demand, with fall color extending it into October. Reserve well ahead for summer holiday weekends.

from $36/night

Camp HiYo

45 RV Sites, 8 Tent Sites

Camp HiYo in Homerville, OH, offers 45 full-hookup RV sites and 8 tent sites, with 20, 30, and 50-amp service and room for rigs up to 77 feet. The four categories are named for where they sit: Gold Coast back-ins, Lake Front back-ins, and Hill Top back-ins at 30-amp and 50-amp. All carry water, sewer, and electric with site-delivered WiFi, a fire pit, picnic table, and barbecue. At 77 feet the sites take long coaches. The grounds are gated, with laundry, a bathhouse with showers, a general store, firewood, propane fills, and cabins for guests without a rig. Pets are welcome, with a dog park. The recreation is camp-scale: an outdoor pool, a recreation center with billiards, a ball field, sport courts, volleyball, basketball, gaga ball, corn hole, a pavilion, a playground, walking trails, and a lake and pond for fishing and swimming. Homerville sits in Medina County in the lake country of northeast Ohio, between Highway 42 and Highway 224 in the rolling glacial moraines of the Allegheny Plateau. Rates for sites and tent spots are on the booking page. Lake Front and Gold Coast sites are the ones to ask for.

from $29/night

Lake Wapusun RV Resort

37 RV Sites, 3 Cabins, 6 Tent Sites, 3 Glamping Sites

Lake Wapusun RV Resort in Shreve, Ohio, offers 37 RV sites, three cabins, six tent sites, and three glamping sites on a lake in Wayne County, with 20 and 30-amp water-and-electric service and rigs accepted to 45 feet. A beach, boat rentals, golf cart rentals, and a jumping pillow anchor a family resort behind a gated entrance in Ohio's Amish Country. Thirty-seven back-in sites carry water and electric on 20 or 30-amp, sized to 45 feet, with fire pits and picnic tables — note there are no sewer hookups at the sites, though a dump station is on site. Three cabins and three glamping sites serve guests without a rig, and six tent sites cover simpler camping. A general store, propane fills and exchange, laundry, restrooms, showers, and firewood handle the practical side, with WiFi throughout. Well-behaved, vaccinated pets are welcome but must be leashed outside your vehicle or attended in the fenced off-leash area. Recreation is the resort's focus after a full redesign. A lake with a beach supports swimming, boating, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and paddle boats, with boat rentals on site and inflatable water toys in season. A clubhouse, game room, craft room, and pavilion cover indoor hours, with basketball, sports courts, gaga ball, and a jumping pillow outdoors. Golf cart rentals, walking trails, a dog park, and a playground round it out, and food trucks, live music, and planned activities fill the calendar. On-site dining and a wedding venue complete the property. Mohican State Park, Malabar Farm State Park, the Ohio State Reformatory, Amish Country, and area wineries are all close. Summer family demand is the peak — reserve ahead.

from $32/night

Tomorrow's Stars RV Resort

98 RV Sites, 2 Onsite RV/Trailers

Tomorrow's Stars RV Resort in South Charleston, OH, offers 100 full-hookup RV sites with 30 and 50-amp service and room for rigs up to 45 feet. Sites come in five categories — standard, deluxe, deluxe pull-thru, standard pool row, and rental trailers for guests without a rig — all carrying water, sewer, and electric. The resort is rated big rig friendly and offers EV charging, still uncommon in rural Ohio. Laundry, a bathhouse with showers, a general store, propane fills, a dump station, a clubhouse, a recreation center, and both RV and boat storage cover the practical side. Pets are welcome, with a dog park. An outdoor pool, mini-golf, a disc golf course, a game room with an arcade, a pavilion, basketball, volleyball, shuffleboard, horseshoes, gaga ball, corn hole, a playground, a pond for fishing, and hiking fill the wooded grounds, with planned activities through the season. South Charleston sits midway between Columbus and Dayton along I-70 in Clark County, in a wooded setting that reads as remote while staying minutes from the interstate. Golf is nearby. Rates by site category are on the booking page. Pool row sites and deluxe pull-thrus book first.

from $48/night

Jellystone Park™ Clay's Resort

174 RV Sites, 51 Cabins, 2 Glamping Sites, 53 Cottages, 3 Lodges

Jellystone Park at Clay's Resort in North Lawrence, Ohio, offers 174 RV sites, 107 cabin, cottage, and lodge units, and two glamping sites with 20, 30, and 50-amp full hookups and rigs accepted up to 155 feet — the largest capacity in this batch. Lakefront premium back-in and pull-through categories join a water park, spa, and laser tag. One hundred seventy-four sites span premium back-in, premium pull-through, preferred premium pull-through, lakefront premium back-in, and lakefront premium pull-through categories, all carrying water, sewer, and electric with site WiFi, sized to 155 feet, with fire pits and picnic tables. The lakefront categories are worth requesting early. One hundred seven cabins, cottages, and lodges and two glamping sites make the lodging range exceptional. A general store, laundry, dump station, restrooms, showers, portable toilets, and firewood handle the practical side. Four-seater and six-seater golf carts can be added at booking. A water park, splash pad, outdoor pool, and inflatable water toys anchor the summer, with a hot tub, sauna, and spa alongside. Mini-golf, laser tag, an arcade, jumping pillow, gaga ball, gem mining, tennis, pickleball, volleyball, corn hole, and a beach fill the grounds, with a lake for boating, canoeing, kayaking, and fishing. On-site dining, a bar, snack bar, barn, and live music round it out. Pets are welcome. North Lawrence sits in Wayne County between Canton and Wooster, near the Pro Football Hall of Fame and Amish country. Summer is decisively the season. Reserve well ahead.

from $58/night

Somerset Beach Campground and Retreat Center

146 RV Sites, 4 Cabins

Somerset Beach Campground and Retreat Center in Somerset Center, Michigan, offers 146 RV sites and four cabins across 226 acres on a private lake, with 30-amp electric service and rigs accepted to 50 feet, open all year. A zip line, indoor climbing wall, disc golf course, and on-site fishing guides have served guests here since 1982. One hundred forty-six back-in sites carry 30-amp electric service, sized to 50 feet, with site WiFi — note these are electric only, with no water or sewer at the sites, so plan tank capacity and use the dump station. Four cabins round out the lodging. Restrooms, showers, and RV storage handle the practical side. The recreation range is genuinely unusual for a Michigan campground. A private lake with a beach and boat docks supports swimming, boating, paddle boats, paddle boarding, canoeing, kayaking, and fishing, with on-site fishing guides available. A zip line, indoor climbing wall, disc golf course, tennis, basketball, volleyball, gaga ball, shuffleboard, ping pong, and horseshoes fill the grounds, with miles of hiking trails across the 226 acres, a recreation center, craft room, playground, and pavilion besides. Skiing is nearby. The property also operates as a retreat center and wedding venue. Pets are welcome. Directions from Ann Arbor and Detroit: take I-94 west to exit 142 (Hudson), south on US-127 about 15 miles, right onto US-12, then about four miles west. Summer is the peak. Reserve ahead, and plan around the electric-only sites.

from $26/night

The Graystone Ranch

2 Cabins, 2 Glamping Sites

The Graystone Ranch in Arcanum, Ohio, offers two cabins and two glamping sites on a 26-acre retreat with a lake and woodland setting in Darke County. A wedding and events venue, walking trails, and a recreation center serve guests looking for a quiet natural property rather than a conventional campground. Two cabins and two glamping sites make up the accommodations — this is a small, intentionally intimate property, so book well ahead rather than counting on availability. Restrooms and WiFi serve the grounds. Pets are welcome. The setting is the offering. A lake and pond sit on the property for fishing, swimming, and boating, with walking trails and hiking through the woodland and a recreation center for indoor hours. Birding is productive across the acreage, and planned activities run through the season. The ranch operates as a wedding and celebration venue as much as a campground, and the woodland-and-water backdrop is why — the natural scenery here is the product. Arcanum sits on OH-503 south of Greenville in western Ohio's agricultural plain, at the crossroads of the Great Miami River watershed in one of the state's most productive farming counties. The pastoral Darke County landscape surrounds the property on every side. The ranch serves the Ohio season, with spring through fall carrying both camping guests and the event calendar. Wedding dates book far in advance and can take the whole property, so check availability early — particularly for summer and fall weekends, when the woodland setting is at its best.

from $150/night

Fireside Resort Campground

15 RV Sites, 1 Cabin, 2 Onsite RV/Trailers

Fireside Resort Campground in Greenville, Ohio, offers 17 RV sites and a cabin in Darke County's western Ohio farmland, with 30 and 50-amp water-and-electric service and rigs accepted to 50 feet. A pond with a beach, a jumping pillow, and — unusually — an on-site storm shelter round out a small wooded resort, with RV rentals available for guests without a rig. Seventeen sites carry water and electric on 30 or 50-amp in back-in and pull-through configurations, sized to 50 feet, with fire pits and picnic tables. Note there are no sewer hookups at the sites, though a dump station is available. Transcend and Zinger RV rentals plus a cabin serve guests arriving without equipment. A general store, laundry, restrooms, showers, and firewood handle the practical side, and a storm shelter is on site — a genuinely reassuring feature in western Ohio. An emergency phone sits in the camp store hallway by the restrooms. Check-in is 3pm and check-out 11am; all guests must stop at the camp store before going to their site. A pond with a beach anchors the on-site recreation, with swimming, fishing, and a jumping pillow for families. Sports courts, basketball, walking trails, hiking, biking, and picnicking fill the grounds, with a community fire pit for evenings, on-site dining, and planned activities through the season. The dark rural sky makes for good stargazing, and the property also serves as a wedding venue. Pets are welcome. Greenville sits in the upper Great Miami River valley, with Annie Oakley heritage sites, Fort Jefferson, and Fort Recovery all within day-trip range. Summer is peak — reserve ahead for weekends at a 17-site property.

from $36/night