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Pine Creek Cabins & Camping Resort

34 RV Sites, 10 Cabins

Pine Creek Cabins and Camping Resort in South Bloomingville, Ohio, is a five-star camping resort in the heart of Hocking Hills country — a full-service property amid lush Hocking County forest, a serene creek, and a charming horse farm that gives guests the Hocking Hills experience at its most immediate and most varied, within minutes of the sandstone gorges, waterfalls, and old-growth hemlock hollows that make the Hocking Hills State Park complex the most visited and most beloved natural area in Ohio. The resort's proximity to the full Hocking Hills circuit — Old Man's Cave, Cedar Falls, Ash Cave, Cantwell Cliffs, Rock House, and Conkle's Hollow — positions it as the practical overnight base for guests whose Hocking Hills itinerary requires more than the six-hour round trip from Columbus that the day-trip visitor market primarily makes. Full-service cabin accommodations alongside RV and tent site options give the resort the breadth to serve guests who want the luxury cabin experience in the Hocking Hills forest alongside those traveling with their own equipment. The creek's natural character and the horse farm's presence give the property a genuine countryside identity that the surrounding Hocking County forest deepens — this is not a suburban campground adjacent to a natural area but a property embedded in the agricultural and forest landscape that defines the Hocking Hills region's character between the park units. Pets are welcome. Old Man's Cave, the most visited site in Hocking Hills State Park, preserves a recess cave carved by the Hocking River's erosion of the Black Hand sandstone formation in a gorge of extraordinary beauty — the cave amphitheater, the upper and lower gorge trails, and the waterfalls and natural bridges visible from the trail system create one of the most scenically concentrated four-mile hiking loops in the eastern United States. The trail system connecting Old Man's Cave to Cedar Falls via the gorge trail provides the single most rewarding day hike in Ohio, and the six-mile Grandma Gatewood Trail connecting the cave to Ash Cave extends the experience for guests who want the full one-way traverse. Ash Cave, named for the ash piles of Native American cooking fires found in the recess cave's floor by 19th-century settlers, is the largest recess cave in Ohio — a 700-foot-wide horseshoe amphitheater with a year-round 90-foot waterfall whose seasonal flow varies from a full waterfall cascade in spring to a delicate veil in summer to a frozen ice column in winter that gives each seasonal visit a distinct visual character. The cave's 100-foot-tall ceiling and the acoustic quality of the horseshoe recess amplify the waterfall sound into the natural amphitheater in a way that photographs of the site do not convey. Pine Creek Cabins and Camping Resort serves guests year-round in Hocking County's temperate Ohio climate, where the spring wildflower season from mid-April through May and the fall foliage from mid-October through November represent the two peak natural beauty windows in the Hocking Hills forest. The resort's creek setting provides year-round engagement regardless of season, and the winter frozen-waterfall period at Ash Cave and Old Man's Cave attracts photographers specifically seeking the ice formation character that below-freezing temperatures create in the gorge microclimates. Reserve cabin and RV site accommodations well ahead for spring and fall weekends, when the Hocking Hills area's proximity to Columbus drives the highest demand from Ohio's primary leisure market.

from $39/night

Perry Backwoods Campgrounds

42 RV Sites

Perry Backwoods Campgrounds in New Lexington, Ohio, offers 21 RV sites on nine family-owned acres, with full-hookup back-in sites carrying water, sewer, and electric on 20, 30, and 50-amp service, and rigs accepted to 60 feet. The layout is big-rig friendly — unusual for a campground this size in the southeast Ohio hill country. Twenty-one sites run from full-hookup back-ins with 30 and 50-amp service to primitive RV sites for guests who need less. Rigs up to 60 feet fit, and a dump station serves those without full hookups. Restrooms and showers are on site. Pets are welcome. On-site facilities are straightforward. A playground serves families, and hiking runs from the property through the wooded Perry County hills. The nine-acre scale and family ownership mean guests deal directly with the operators, and the campground continues to add facilities. Off-roading areas are nearby for guests hauling ATVs. New Lexington sits on US-22 about 60 miles southeast of Columbus, in the reclaimed coal country that has grown back into some of the most rugged terrain in an otherwise glacially flattened state. Hocking Hills State Park, the AEP ReCreation Land, and the Wayne National Forest are all within day-trip range. The campground serves the southeast Ohio camping season, drawing from the Columbus and Athens markets. Fall color through October is the most scenic window, and summer weekends see the heaviest demand. Reserve ahead for both.

Sparkman Lake

3 RV Sites, 5 Cabins

Sparkman Lake Campground occupies more than 40 wooded acres in the rolling hills of Monroe County, Ohio — a quieter corner of the southeastern Ohio Appalachian foothills where the landscape is all forested ridges, old farm hollows, and the kind of unhurried rural character that guests from Columbus or Pittsburgh specifically seek out when they need a few days away from the urban pace. Tucked just off State Route 145, the campground combines its natural setting with a variety of accommodations and an expanding collection of farm animals that have made the property particularly popular with families. Five fully furnished rustic cabins and a spacious lodge accommodating up to eight guests provide solid-wall accommodations for groups who want comfort in the woods, while RV hookup lots with individual parking serve travelers arriving by rig. The recently added tiny farm is a standout feature — goats, pigs, bunnies, chickens, and ducks create hands-on animal encounters that children remember long after the fishing and hiking fade in their memories. A playground, dog park, and campfire areas round out the on-site community spaces. The lake itself — the campground's namesake and centerpiece — provides the scenic and recreational anchor for boating, fishing, and evening walks along its wooded shoreline. Pets are welcome throughout the property. The Monroe County landscape surrounding Sparkman Lake is quietly beautiful in the way that southeastern Ohio's Appalachian edge so consistently is — mixed hardwood forest on the ridges, old agricultural fields in the hollows, and the creek drainages that cut through the underlying sandstone and shale geology. Deer, wild turkey, and a variety of woodland songbirds are regular presences on the property, and the overall natural setting produces the deep quiet after dark that guests from Ohio's larger cities often comment on as one of the most immediately striking aspects of a Monroe County stay. The town of Woodsfield, seat of Monroe County, is just ten minutes from camp and offers the community character of a small southeast Ohio county seat — local restaurants, shops, and the informal community feel that survives best in rural Ohio's away-from-the-interstate towns. Barnesville and Clarington, each within about a half-hour's drive, extend the local exploration options, and the broader southeastern Ohio region encompasses the Wayne National Forest and the Ohio River's historic corridor within day-trip range for guests staying multiple nights. Sparkman Lake Campground is open through the Ohio camping season, with summer and early fall delivering the warmest lake conditions for boating and fishing and the best weather for the tiny farm visits that anchor family trips. Fall brings the hardwood color change across the surrounding Monroe County hills — one of the more underappreciated foliage displays in a state where most visitors head north toward Lake Erie rather than south into the Appalachian foothills. Reserve cabins and the lodge well ahead for summer weekends, when the combination of lake, farm animals, and wooded setting creates demand that exceeds the property's solid-wall accommodation capacity.

from $40/night

Rocky Fork Ranch

1 RV Site

Rocky Fork Ranch in Kimbolton, Ohio, offers a ranch-themed family camping experience across 850 acres of southeastern Ohio’s scenic hill country. Surrounded by wooded ridges and quiet creek valleys, the resort combines horseback adventures with a wide variety of campground amenities and organized recreation. Accommodations and guest services include: - Full-hookup RV sites - Cabin rentals - Laundry facilities and showers - Propane filling station - Wi-Fi access - Clubhouse and outdoor pavilion - Dog park - Wedding and special-event venue Horseback riding is one of Rocky Fork Ranch’s signature experiences. Guided trail rides take guests through the property’s rolling woodland, providing an authentic ranch adventure for families seeking something beyond a traditional camping trip. Resort activities include: - Guided horseback trail rides - Outdoor swimming pool - Hiking trails - Mini-golf and disc golf - Basketball and gaga ball - Horseshoes and other outdoor games - Game room with billiards - Planned family activities - Live music and entertainment Rocky Fork Ranch is located in Guernsey County’s unglaciated Allegheny Plateau, where forested hills and winding valleys create scenery more reminiscent of Appalachia than the flat agricultural areas of central Ohio. The surrounding region provides additional opportunities for boating, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, and sightseeing. Nearby attractions include: - Salt Fork State Park - Salt Fork Lake - Cambridge Glass Museum - Historic downtown Cambridge - Regional hiking and mountain-biking trails Located approximately eight miles from the ranch, Salt Fork State Park encompasses about 20,000 acres surrounding the 2,952-acre Salt Fork Lake. Visitors can enjoy hiking, boating, fishing, swimming, mountain biking, and wildlife viewing. Rocky Fork Ranch is open seasonally from spring through fall. Summer is the most popular time for horseback riding and family activities, while spring brings woodland wildflowers and October offers colorful fall foliage. Its combination of equestrian recreation, resort amenities, and Appalachian-style scenery creates a camping experience unlike others in eastern Ohio.

from $61/night

Camp Holly

8 RV Sites

Camp Holly in Diana, West Virginia, offers eight full-hookup RV sites across a 22-acre mountain property in Webster County, with 30-amp service and rigs accepted to 36 feet. Cabins, glamping structures, and tent camping join a pond, playground, and general store in the state's most rugged interior. Eight back-in sites carry water, sewer, and electric on 30-amp, sized to 36 feet, with site WiFi. Note the 36-foot cap before booking a larger rig. Cabins, glamping structures, and tent camping round out the accommodations. A general store, restrooms, showers, and firewood handle the practical side. Two useful tips from the operators: buy fishing passes when you book your campsite for a discounted rate, and add a jumbo firewood square at booking and they will deliver it to your site. Pets are welcome. A pond anchors the on-site recreation with fishing, swimming, paddle boats, boating, canoeing, and kayaking from the water. A community fire pit, playground, hiking, and biking fill the rest, with planned activities through the season. Diana sits on WV-20 in the heartland of the Mountain State's most remote interior. The Cranberry Wilderness, the Gauley River National Recreation Area, and the Williams River's wild brook trout stream give this the most complete wilderness and outdoor adventure access of any campground in central West Virginia's Chestnut Ridge and Back Allegheny country. Summer water recreation and October foliage drive demand. With eight RV sites, reserve well ahead.

from $10/night

Ray's Campground

4 RV Sites, 9 Cabins, 20 Tent Sites

Ray's Campground in Hico, West Virginia, offers four RV sites with 30-amp electric service, nine cabins, and 20 tent sites at the center of the New River Gorge region, with rigs accepted to 40 feet. The accommodation mix across RV, cabin, and tent is the point — flexible lodging in one of the East's most concentrated adventure destinations. Four back-in sites carry 30-amp electric only, sized to 40 feet — note there are no water or sewer hookups at the sites, so arrive self-contained and plan tank capacity. Nine cabins carry most of the inventory and provide enclosed lodging, and 20 tent sites cover simpler camping. Restrooms, showers, and firewood handle the practical side. Two vehicles are allowed per site, with an extra vehicle fee of $5 per night on arrival. Pets are welcome. The campground keeps its infrastructure deliberately simple, which suits guests who spend their days on the river and the rock. The surrounding gorge does the work. Hico sits in Fayette County in southern West Virginia, where the New River has carved one of the oldest and most dramatic gorges in the Appalachians over hundreds of millions of years. World-class whitewater rafting runs beside world-class rock climbing terrain, and the scale of the gorge itself earned the region national park designation in 2020. River outfitters, climbing access, and Fayetteville are all close. The campground serves the New River Gorge season. Summer whitewater and October foliage drive the heaviest demand, and Bridge Day in October fills lodging across the entire region. Reserve well ahead for any fall weekend.

from $20/night

Bear Mountain Cabins & Campgrounds

32 RV Sites, 10 Tent Sites

Bear Mountain Cabins and Campgrounds sits at 130 Laurel Creek Road in Fayetteville, West Virginia, one mile from the New River Gorge and three to four minutes from the historic downtown of one of the Appalachians' most outdoor-focused communities. The bear mountain cabins and campground property is the closest private camping facility to the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve—a designation the National Park Service granted to what was already the region's premier adventure destination—placing guests within genuine proximity to the gorge's bridge, rafting, rock climbing, and hiking infrastructure. Accommodation at Bear Mountain covers a wide spectrum: full hookup RV sites with electric and water ($43/night) or full sewer ($52/night) serve traveling campers, while a range of cabin options serve visitors who prefer enclosed accommodation. Amish-built cabins sleeping five and Upper Meadow log cabins with fireplaces sleeping five are available for couples and smaller families, while the two-story Cheat Log Cabin sleeps up to nine guests with a fully equipped kitchen, wood-burning fireplace, and wraparound porch—a genuine mountain house rental rather than a camping cabin. The general store stocks snacks, firewood, and hand-dipped ice cream, multiple playgrounds serve families, a dump station handles RV logistics, and showers and laundry are available seasonally. Fayetteville, West Virginia, is a small Appalachian town that has transformed over the past three decades into one of the East Coast's premier outdoor recreation communities—a Main Street lined with outfitters, restaurants, and breweries serving a visitor base drawn primarily by the gorge and its whitewater rivers. The New River Gorge Bridge, completed in 1977, is the longest single-span steel arch bridge in the Western Hemisphere, stretching 3,030 feet across a gorge 876 feet above the New River. Each October, Bridge Day draws hundreds of thousands of visitors for BASE jumping and rappelling off the bridge structure in one of the largest extreme sports events in the world. The New River itself is a geological curiosity—one of the oldest rivers in North America, flowing north rather than south, through a gorge that predates the Appalachian Mountains themselves. Whitewater rafting on the New River's lower gorge section offers Class III to V rapids in scenery of towering sandstone cliffs and old-growth river corridor, and the Gauley River, about 40 minutes away, delivers some of the most demanding commercial rafting in the eastern United States when the Corps of Engineers releases water in autumn. Over 100 miles of hiking trails, 80-plus rock climbing routes, and mountain biking on the Grandview Rim Trail system round out the active recreation options. Bear Mountain operates year-round, making it accessible for the popular spring rafting season, peak summer hiking, fall Bridge Day festivities, and winter climbing when the gorge crowds thin considerably. The campground's 1-mile proximity to the park entrance positions it as the most convenient private base for full gorge immersion, and the combination of RV sites, cabins, and larger cabin-houses makes it the rare campground that can accommodate solo travelers, couples, and large family groups in the same visit.

from $30/night

Wood Mountain Campground

6 RV Sites, 16 Tent Sites, 4 Glamping Sites

Wood Mountain Campground in Glen Jean, West Virginia, offers six full-hookup RV sites, 16 tent sites, and four glamping sites on a hilltop directly off Highway 19, at the heart of New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. Sites carry 30 and 50-amp with water and sewer, sized to 35 feet, with fire pits, picnic tables, and BBQ pits. Six sites run in standard and premium full-hookup configurations carrying water, sewer, and electric on 30 and 50-amp, sized to 35 feet — note the 35-foot cap before booking a larger rig. Sixteen tent sites and four glamping sites round out the accommodations, alongside two-bedroom cabins with fully equipped kitchens and large covered porches. Restrooms, showers, and site WiFi handle the practical side. The hilltop position gives views across the surrounding forested ridgelines, and a disc golf course, barn, pavilion, corn hole, and picnicking areas fill the grounds. The operators put it plainly: this is West Virginia, where there are more trees than people, and guests who want to keep to themselves are as welcome as those who want to chat. Pets are welcome. Glen Jean sits directly across from both the Summit Bechtel Reserve — one of the largest scouting and outdoor education facilities in the world — and the national park's administrative hub, which puts this about as close to the action as any private property in the gorge. River outfitters and the town of Fayetteville are a short drive, and a creek and mountain terrain surround the property. Summer whitewater season and October foliage drive demand in the gorge. With six RV sites, reserve as early as you can.

from $24/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

Wally World Riverside Resort

5 RV Sites

Wally World Riverside Resort in Loudonville, Ohio, offers five RV sites on the banks of the Mohican River, with 30 and 50-amp water-and-electric service and rigs accepted to 47 feet in back-in and pull-through configurations. An outdoor pool, mini-golf, and a game room serve a classic Midwest family campground in Mohican Country. Five sites carry water and electric on 30 and 50-amp in back-in and pull-through configurations, sized to 47 feet — note there are no sewer hookups at the sites, though a dump station is available. At five sites, availability is genuinely limited, so book well ahead. A general store, laundry, and WiFi handle the practical side. Pets are welcome. On-site recreation is deeper than the site count suggests. An outdoor pool anchors the summer, with mini-golf, a game room, and an arcade for other hours. Sports courts, basketball, volleyball, ping pong, a playground, pavilion, and dog park fill the grounds, with fishing from the river and planned activities through the season. Loudonville sits in Ashland County on the Mohican River, where the Clear Fork's canoe corridor, the surrounding state forest's hiking trails, and a well-established outfitter infrastructure have made this Ohio's most celebrated canoe and camping destination since the 1960s family camping movement. Generations of Ohio families have come back to this stretch of gentle current, and the resort's riverside position and family programming reflect that tradition directly. Summer canoe season is decisively the peak. With five sites, reserve as early as you can for warm-weather weekends.

from $61/night

Revelle's River Resort

51 RV Sites, 13 Cabins, 1 Yurt

Revelle's River Resort in Bowden, West Virginia, offers 51 full-hookup RV sites, four cabins, and a yurt along two miles of Shavers Fork river frontage in the Monongahela National Forest, with 30 and 50-amp service, cable TV, and rigs accepted to 45 feet. Riverfront back-in categories at 30-amp and full service join standard and dry back-in tiers, with a splash pad, hot tub, and on-site saloon. Fifty-one back-in sites span standard, dry, riverfront 30-amp, and riverfront categories, carrying water, sewer, and electric where noted with cable TV and picnic tables, sized to 45 feet. The riverfront categories are the reason to book here, and the dry tier gives self-contained rigs a lower rate. Four cabins, including heated units, and a yurt round out the lodging. A general store, laundry, restrooms, showers, and firewood handle the practical side. A splash pad and hot tub and sauna anchor the property, with a recreation center, clubhouse, pavilion, sports courts, volleyball, basketball, horseshoes, a playground, dog park, and on-site dining filling the grounds. The saloon hosts live weekend music, and the river carries fishing, swimming, hiking, and biking. Skiing and snowboarding are nearby, and the resort operates as a wedding venue. Revelle's sits nine miles east of Elkins, just off Route 33 on Faulkner Road at Bowden — the physical address is 5 Faulkner Road. Summer, fall color, and ski season all draw. Reserve well ahead for October and holiday weekends.

from $30/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