Glamping is a word that combines the terms “glamour” and “camping.” When you glamp, you will be able to sleep in bunks or beds. You may also have a kitchen, climate control, and running water. The structures in which you glamp include cabins, yurts, and fancy tents. Most of the time, the yurts or tents will be elevated on platforms to keep you from having to sleep on the ground. In Ohio, there are many glamping locations clustered around Akron. There are also a couple of locations near Dayton.
Top Glamping Sites in Ohio
Buckeye Cabins
Buckeye Cabins is just 12 miles from Logan. This glamping location offers a honeymoon option for couples only, and there are also family cabins that have multiple bedrooms. Buckeye Cabins provides linens for its cabins as well. You can ride horses at this location, or if you feel your inner daredevil taking over, then you can experience the zipline that whizzes by overhead.
Ravenwood Castle
Just a few miles north of McArthur, you’ll find Ravenwood Castle, which rents rooms inside the castle and offers glamping opportunities. The Candlemaker’s Cottage features a tiny porch and a kitchenette while the Merchant’s Cottage has more space and a Jacuzzi tub. You can even spend a night or two sleeping in a Romani wagon. Gamers of all kinds flock to Ravenwood Castle to enjoy their hobbies with other guests.
Delaware State Park
Located near the city of Delaware, Delaware State Park is one of the top spots for glamping in Ohio. You can rent a yurt that has multiple futon beds along with a ceiling fan to stay cool. The 1,300-acre reservoir is terrific for boating and fishing for crappie, bass, trout, perch, and muskellunge, which feeds on everything else. You can work up quite an appetite either playing disc golf or having fun with your furbabies at the dog park. And, you can take after-dinner strolls along the park’s short, flat hiking trails.
Beechwood Acres Camping Resort
Located in Wilmington, Beechwood Acres Camping Resort makes getting to the Kings Island amusement park a snap. It’s also close to Cowan Lake, which offers boating, swimming, fishing, and hiking trails. If you prefer a rustic experience, then you can reserve a cabin. Conversely, if you want a posh experience, then you can reserve one that has comfortable pillow-top mattresses and flat-screen smart TVs. There are also yurt rentals available close to the basketball courts.
Roosevelt Glamping
Roosevelt Glamping provides you with cabins and tents. Creekside safari tents come with all manner of extras, including a kitchen, comfy beds, and access to a hot tub. You can purchase smores baskets, cheese trays, and locally produced bottles of wine, and should you want groceries, the staff of Roosevelt Glamping will do the shopping for you for a nominal fee. The cabins provide climate control, entertainment electronics, and even a movie library. Roosevelt Glamping is only a few miles northwest of Wooster.
Where to Glamp in Ohio
In Ohio, most of the glamping campgrounds are in the center of the state. Aside from those already mentioned, there are a few around both Columbus, Akron, and Cleveland. There are even a couple of glamping locations in Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
What to Bring When Glamping in Ohio
• Clothing appropriate for the season you plan to visit, including large hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen for summer and warm clothing for winter
• Plenty of food and drink for cooking in both your RV and in the glamping accommodations where you stay
• Extra batteries and chargers for the family’s electronics
• Easily replaceable substitutes for money, such as traveler’s checks or prepaid credit cards
• Cards and/or board games for family night activities or for sharing with new friends you make at the resorts where you stay
• Swimwear, beach towels, and other accouterments for water activities
• Bedding of different sizes to use if the resort doesn’t provide it
Being close to the Great Lakes, much of Ohio will experience seasonal lag, which is where all four seasons occur later than they would elsewhere. That means that it will possibly still be warm enough for swimming in October and cold enough for snow well into March. So, it’s a good idea to plan accordingly. In addition to Ohio’s one national park, there are state parks to explore when you’re not relaxing in upscale comfort while glamping. Renting an RV is smart because it lets you enjoy a wonderful lifestyle on your own terms. Finding one on RVshare is a great way to get started. Once you’re on your way, you can discover more camping options in Ohio.
