Sometimes, you want to camp the old-fashioned way, but you'd rather not sleep on the ground. Fortunately, Ohio is home to several campgrounds that offer yurts you can rent for the night—complete with a comfy bed and elevated floor. (As an added bonus, some of these "glamping" accommodations even feature full bathrooms.) The following are some of our favorite yurt campgrounds for glamping in Ohio perfect for your next adventure.
1. Kelleys Island State Park (Kelleys Island)
In addition to the traditional camping options, Kelleys Island State Park features two yurts that sleep up to six. Each yurt features an efficiency kitchen, a private bathroom with a shower, and a furnished living/dining area. These are some of the nicest yurts in Ohio. Kelleys Island State Park is located at 920 Division St., Kelleys Island, OH, 43438.
2. Mosquito Lake State Park (Cortland)
Situated right on the lake, this underrated state park features a pair of yurts that are picture-perfect for a summer camping adventure.
Mosquito Lake State Park offers two Ohio yurts available for rent from April 1 to October 31. Each features a large wooden deck with a view of the lake, two futon bunk beds, a small refrigerator, a microwave, a small table, and an outdoor grill and picnic table. Mosquito Lake State Park is located at 1439 State Route 305, Cortland, OH, 44410.
3. Nomad Ridge at The Wilds (Cumberland)
For "yurt camping near me," you can't get any better than a yurt at The Wilds. Experience glamping at its finest on the grounds of Ohio's own safari. This luxurious private yurt features running water, Asian-inspired decor, and a personal deck next to The Wilds’ animal pasture areas. The Wilds is located at 14000 International Rd., Cumberland, OH, 43732.
4. Harrison Lake State Park (Fayette)
Harrison Lake State Park has two yurts you can rent from May through October. They each feature two futon beds, a ceiling fan, a mini refrigerator, an outdoor grill, and a sheltered picnic table. Harrison Lake State Park is located at 26246 Harrison Lake Rd. Fayette, OH, 43521.
5. The Inn and Spa at Cedar Falls (Hocking Hills)
This gorgeous inn near Hocking Hills State Park also features yurt accommodations. Each yurt features a full bathroom and a king-size bed or two twin beds. You'll find these yurts at 21190 State Route 374, Logan, OH, 43138.
6. Salt Creek Retreats (Laurelville)
Also within the Hocking Hills area, Salt Creek Retreats features one yurt that can comfortably sleep up to 10. Rustic and unplugged, this yurt is off-grid with no electricity or running water -- but surrounded by 60 beautiful acres, you won't miss being "plugged in" for a few days.
Have you ever stayed in any of these yurt campgrounds for glamping in Ohio before? If so, we want to know what your experience was like!
For more unique camping ideas in Ohio check out our previous article: Few People Know About These Unexpectedly Awesome Tree Houses In Ohio. And if you need new camping gear, take a look at the selection from our friends over at REI.
Do you enjoy exploring the great outdoors of Ohio? Take a look at this video on Hocking Hills from OnlyInYourState:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUV8U9UZzT4
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