The best family-friendly glamping near Dublin, Ohio

Looking for a camping adventure near Dublin, Ohio? Hipcamp has over 830 options for you to choose from, with something to suit everyone's taste. Whether you're into wind sports, exploring historic sites, or biking, there's a campsite for you. Some of the top campsites in the area include The Viking Longhall (257 reviews), Grins & Pickin's CampFarm (258 reviews), and The Pleasant Valley Farm (191 reviews). With prices starting as low as $5 per night and an average price of $30 per night, camping near Dublin, Ohio has never been more affordable. Plus, you can enjoy popular amenities like potable water, pet-friendly sites, and campfires. So grab your gear and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience!

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The pond is quite large and had a canoe, two kayaks and a paddleboard for us to use

Looking for a camping adventure near Dublin, Ohio? Hipcamp has over 830 options for you to choose from, with something to suit everyone's taste. Whether you're into wind sports, exploring historic sites, or biking, there's a campsite for you. Some of the top campsites in the area include The Viking Longhall (257 reviews), Grins & Pickin's CampFarm (258 reviews), and The Pleasant Valley Farm (191 reviews). With prices starting as low as $5 per night and an average price of $30 per night, camping near Dublin, Ohio has never been more affordable. Plus, you can enjoy popular amenities like potable water, pet-friendly sites, and campfires. So grab your gear and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience!

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1. The Lake at the Flying J Farm

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30mi from Dublin · 9 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Johnstown, OH

The Flying J Farm is 250 beautiful rolling acres including 100 acres of forest, 6-acre lake small pond, three streams, and numerous fields for crops and pastures with cows. The owner bought the farm in 1998 for his retirement from a faculty position at the Ohio State university. Two buildings, the farm house and old barn, are original dating back to 1831. These have been restored for current use. The mission of the farm is to restore health both in people though the products produced and in the land by farming in a sustainable way with no conventional chemicals, antibiotics, and use of GMO. We host many visitors including tours and events. An on farm market is available to visitors for purchase of our products including grass-fed beef, maple syrup, and fruits and vegetables. The cabin was built using wood from the farm. It has off-grid electricity meaning it is powered by batteries charged by solar panels. There is not sufficient power for devices with a heating element such as coffee makers and hair dryers. You may charge cell phones. For any other use, please check with the owner. Wild Life. There is an abundance of wildlife to be observed on the farm. Deer can be seen at dusk, raccoons can be seen going through your camp food at night (if you put it in your car), turkeys, hawks, vultures, rabbits, coyotes (heard screaming at night), frogs (especially heard at night), fish (jumping), and many song birds (my favorite, the bobolink, May and June only, nesting in the pastures). Trash. This sustainable farm has no garbage hauling, please carry away your trash.

2. Geo-dome Glamping

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30mi from Dublin · 1 site · Lodging · Canal Winchester, OH

Park and follow a trail through a canopy of trees to the geo-dome camp site. Furnished with a queen bed and comfortable indoor seating, you can enjoy the air conditioned dome while sipping your morning coffee. We supply local coffee, organic teas and our farm fresh eggs for your breakfast! Outside there is a grated fire pit with a bundle of firewood provided, seating, table-top griddle and a few short steps away - some lounge chairs to star gaze! (More firewood is available for sale - just contact Susan or Jeff) Many local points of interest! Mirabelle Vineyard, Brew Dog, Winchester Farm Exchange and Rockmill Brewery. Slate Run Historical Farm and Park Downtown Canal Winchester Hocking Hills (Ash Cave, Old Man's Cave, etc.)

3. Cherokee Valley Bison Ranch Creekside Retreat

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44mi from Dublin · 2 sites · Lodging · Thornville, OH

Our farm has been in the family for over 50 years. My Cherokee Grandmother purchased the farm with the intention of giving each of her children property. We have been raising bison here since 2008. We chose the name Cherokee Valley to honor my heritage and the gift of this farm by my grandmother and mother. We created this tipi experience to share that gift with you! Enjoy a night in our spacious 22 foot tipi. We provide a comfortable queen platform bed for your convenience. You must provide sleeping bags, linens , blankets etc. The tipi can sleep up to 6 people, 2 on the queen bed we provide, with ample room for additional cots or air mattresses that you provide. We have cots available to rent as an add on. . You may also pitch additional tents or hang hammocks in the trees with room for up to 10 people in all. Cherokee Valley Bison Ranch is a working bison farm with bison, honeybees, chickens and peafowl. We are a certified Wildlife Habitat and Monarch Way Station. Enjoy our beautiful hiking trails through the rolling hills of our ranch. We have a plethora of bird species, butterflies and wildflowers to delight nature lovers. After hiking the trails you can splash around in the pristine creek that borders our property (we recommend water shoes). Take in a gorgeous sunset over our farm, enjoy a wood fired dinner cooked over the provided fire pit with grill. The sounds of hoot owls will lull you to sleep and when you wake, enjoy the stained glass glow through the beautiful tipi. We are close to several wineries, breweries and recreational areas (kayaking, canoeing, golfing, biking) as well as Legend Valley concert venue. We are a short drive to Buckeye Lake, Dillion Dam, and Hocking Hills. We have a selection of grass fed bison available in our on-site farm store.

4. Grins & Pickin's CampFarm

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25mi from Dublin · 47 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Marengo, OH

Grins & Pickin's CampFarm was created to share the outdoors with others. Growing food & flowers, camping & hiking is what we like to do. And we like sharing these activities. Our family oriented outdoor recreation facility offers primitive camping, $PYO$ produce during the growing season, homesteading activities & nature-based programs. The peaceful 20-acre country farm has food gardens, a frog habitat pool, a barnyard for the chickens & ducks, a bluegill fishin' pond, a pollinator maze, a prairie garden, and an outdoor stage. After crossing a winding creek into 10 acres of woods, you may see deer, turkey, fox, coyote, mink, eagles & barred owls. In early spring, the peepers are peeping, wildflowers are abundant & the vernal pools welcome the wood frogs, salamanders and fairy shrimp. Summer brings on the bullfrogs, butterflies, dragonflies and fireflies. Fall is a great time to pull grapevine to make wreaths & to build stick forts in the woods. We cater to the tent camper so that we can hear frogs & owls instead of generators. But, there is an RV section up front for those with quiet generators with several feet of gravel under the grass to hold the weight of your camper. We charge by the carload & there are different rates for driving back toward the woods for camping depending on the number of wheels & the weight of your vehicle (a factor on the wear & tear on the land). We believe in going outside to play, growing & eating fresh food, strengthening family bonds and promoting the awareness of our natural resources. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: 1) The speed limit is 5 mph as soon as you enter the property (kids & dogs are quick to dart in front of you). 2) As a state registered campground, it is mandatory that you check in at the house to fill out a Registration Form before heading to your campsite. 3) No glass allowed anywhere on the property (we don't want our feet or paws cut open and can do without flat tires). 4) Children under 18 must be attended to at all times for their safety (the frog pool is 10' deep, the pond is 8-10' deep depending on rains, and the creek can turn into a churning river). Thank you!

5. Shady Owl Ranch

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42mi from Dublin · 4 sites · Lodging · Mount Vernon, OH

Shady Owl Ranch is a 18 acre non-profit animal sanctuary with dogs, cats, chickens, ducks and turkeys. The cats and poultry are free range so if you are fearful of chickens, ducks or turkeys, you probably shouldn't stay here. 😁 Owners Chuck and Amanda moved from Northern California and re-established their rescue here in Central Ohio. We have two finished studio cabins. They are very close (2 miles) to the town of Mount Vernon, OH with hiking trails on the property. Pets are allowed but there are free range animals on the property so their safety is priority. We have added a 2 acre fenced in area for dogs off leash. It's our version of a Dog Park. Plenty of bike trails around town and only 20 miles to Mohican State Park. Farm fresh eggs from our rescued chickens and local honey are available for purchase. Money from our vacation rental helps with feeding our rescue animals and expanding our non-profit animal sanctuary.

Stories from the community

Cherokee Valley Bison Ranch Creekside Retreat

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Angela

November 2025

Weekend Trip to Cherokee Valley Bison Ranch Creekside Retreat

We booked the Bison Tipi Retreat for a last minute, late season trip to Nether’s Flint Quarry and I am so glad we did! The property is beautiful and unique to most stays one may find. We really enjoyed watching the bison eat by the light of the moon and hearing the creek that is nearby. The kitchen supplies were adequate for cooking our meals. The tipi was roomy. The camp toilet was clean and had no smell. We are already talking about a trip here next year! This was a great break from the hustle of everyday life.

Very comfy bed! Lots of blankets so we were all cozy!

Harrison

November 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Cherokee Valley Bison Ranch Creekside Retreat

We had a great time! The site is very well maintained, the nature was beautiful and Carie is very helpful and accommodating! We loved seeing the bison and cooking over the fire!

Paul

October 2025

1 night at Grins & Pickin's CampFarm

Had an amazing time at Christy's farm, she is so sweet & gracious. The barn was awesome, and the whole area was beautiful. I definitely recommend, and I'll absolutely be back! I recorded my stay, you can watch it on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/0fnwr5f_RWU?si=pJEPnpGjQj_yvasZ

Kelly

October 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Cherokee Valley Bison Ranch Creekside Retreat

We come at least once a year. As always, it was a great weekend!!! We had Bison stew for dinner last night, and it was soooo good!! We’ve brought friends here too and they all love the spot too. It’s def. a great spot.

Victoria

October 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Cherokee Valley Bison Ranch Creekside Retreat

This was the perfect place for our first time camping with two girls and our dogs. we were with a two year old (in a blow up toddler mattress), a 9 month old (in a pack and play) and two German shepherds on a dog bed. It all fit spaciously in the tipi. The amenities were great for cooking over the fire (that cast iron skillet is awesome!). And the toilet was SO CLEAN! Omg! We loved walking around the space and being able to see the bison from our site was top notch.

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Monica

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Geo-dome Glamping

A lovely little getaway! Susan and Jeff have a wonderfully hospitable setup. My boyfriend and I booked on a bit of short notice and anything we may have forgotten to pack was already thought about by our hosts. We can’t wait to come back!

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Sian

October 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Cherokee Valley Bison Ranch Creekside Retreat

This place is an absolute gem! Beautiful location and views, the site is immaculate, and the host is wonderful! Couldn’t have asked for a better stay - it was really comfortable and relaxing, and I would recommend this place to friends and family in a heartbeat. We will definitely be coming back. I can’t say enough about this place - my only gripe is that I didn’t learn about it much sooner.

Courtney

October 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Cherokee Valley Bison Ranch Creekside Retreat

We had a great time, this was a unique experience that we truly enjoyed. The bison were so beautiful to see and be up close by. The site was perfect for a quick camp night and it had everything you need for a fun night. We were Very happy with the experience!!!

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Heather

October 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Cherokee Valley Bison Ranch Creekside Retreat

This was our second stay, and we will be back! Carie thought of everything you need for a stay on the property. It is so relaxing but very accessible and easy to find.

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Doug

October 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Cherokee Valley Bison Ranch Creekside Retreat

Carie’s place is great, and she does a great job providing all amenities that you would need for a tipi camping adventure. Definitely recommend!

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Lucretia

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Shady Owl Ranch

Conifer Cabin was perfect for a great night’s sleep. I wish I could have stayed longer.

Tanya

October 2025

1 night at Cherokee Valley Bison Ranch Creekside Retreat

Absolutely perfect! They have everything you needed. The sausage was delcious cooked over the fire and the walnut grove was private and peaceful. I have already recommended it to a friend of mine. Dawes Arboretum is about 15 min away has 14 miles of walking trails.

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Debbie

October 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Shady Owl Ranch

Love this place. So quiet but close to many activities in the area. The cabin is so adorable and the hosts are wonderful people. So nice that they established this rescue for animals with their property. Their farm fresh eggs they offer are so good. Definitely will plan a trip or 2 back. More to explore. Thank you Chuck and Amanda for sharing

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Teresa

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Geo-dome Glamping

My sisters and I really enjoyed our stay at Susan's glamping geo-dome. It was very charming and just as described. It was an easy hike from the parking to the campsite and we really appreciated the wagons to haul the supplies we brought. The coffee and eggs were a nice touch. The site was private and had beautiful views. We stayed two nights. I'd definitely return for another stay!

Katie

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Cherokee Valley Bison Ranch Creekside Retreat

What a perfect weekend in the Bison Tipi. Carie greeted us when we arrived and everything was ready for us at the site. She left no stone unturned. We had everything we needed and then some. The tipi is huge and so very comfortable. Both sites are very private and away from each other so you feel like you’re out there by yourself. It was really neat to see the bison grazing. The campfire pit was perfect and comes with a grate for cooking. The bison strip steaks we purchased from the market there were delicious!! And there are a lot of things to do in the area. We ventured out to see some Indian mounds and have lunch near Buckeye Lake. I highly recommend this site. We’ll be back for sure. We had been waiting for this trip for a while and it was everything we hoped for. Thank you Carie!!!

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Sharon

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Geo-dome Glamping

We had a wonderful time at the dome. It was clean, comfortable and quiet. Perfect for an escape from our busy life. The hosts thought of just about everything!

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Mark

September 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Cherokee Valley Bison Ranch Creekside Retreat

We had a great stay at Carie's bison farm. The teepee is awesome; the queen bed is very comfortable. This is a very unique & beautiful camping experience. Carie has the campsite outfitted with everything you need to enjoy the stay.

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Marcie

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Geo-dome Glamping

We had a great time on our stay to celebrate a night away from the kids for my husband's birthday. From the late night s'mores to the early morning fresh farm eggs we enjoyed the ambiance of camping with modern comfort. The air conditioned dome was great for an uncharacteristically hot September night and we enjoyed a quiet night away from the kids under the stars.

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jared

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Shady Owl Ranch

The cabin was perfect! Highly recommend it. The host did a great job with the place. Gives a good detailed layout of the property and places to visit in a book. Also fun with all the different animals on the property the host owns.

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Thom

September 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Cherokee Valley Bison Ranch Creekside Retreat

Carie was an awesome host and the tipi was beautiful. Also, everything that I forgot to bring was provided.