The best family-friendly glamping near Willard, Ohio

Looking to go camping near Willard, Ohio? Hipcamp has over 530 options available for you to choose from. Whether you prefer tent camping, RV camping, or cabin rentals, we've got you covered. With average prices as low as $38 per night and options starting at just $5 per night, there's something for every budget. Check out some of our top campsites with rave reviews: Grins & Pickin's CampFarm (258 reviews), The Pleasant Valley Farm (191 reviews), and McKee Farm (188 reviews). No matter your preferred activities, whether it's hiking or whitewater paddling, you'll find the perfect spot to enjoy the great outdoors. Plus, popular amenities like campfires, pet-friendly sites, and trash disposal are all available. Start planning your camping adventure today!

98% (1.1K)

Top-rated campgrounds

Looking to go camping near Willard, Ohio? Hipcamp has over 530 options available for you to choose from. Whether you prefer tent camping, RV camping, or cabin rentals, we've got you covered. With average prices as low as $38 per night and options starting at just $5 per night, there's something for every budget. Check out some of our top campsites with rave reviews: Grins & Pickin's CampFarm (258 reviews), The Pleasant Valley Farm (191 reviews), and McKee Farm (188 reviews). No matter your preferred activities, whether it's hiking or whitewater paddling, you'll find the perfect spot to enjoy the great outdoors. Plus, popular amenities like campfires, pet-friendly sites, and trash disposal are all available. Start planning your camping adventure today!

98% (1.1K)

Top-rated campgrounds

1. The Pleasant Valley Farm

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(850)

29mi from Willard · 17 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Lucas, OH

Pleasant Valley Farm was originally a working farm with a two-story farmhouse and traditional bank barn, built in the late 1800s. The massive timbers and joinery are constant reminders of the meticulous craftsmanship of the era. Jim and Kathy Grogg purchased Pleasant Valley Farm in 1994 and not only updated the house and barn, but also expanded the lake to its current 13 acres. The large 144-year-old, 2736-square-foot barn is now available for special occasions such as weddings, receptions, birthdays, and reunions.

2. Camp Hiyo

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(68)

32mi from Willard · 56 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Homerville, OH

Camp HiYo! can just plain spoil you on other kinds of travel stays. Tucked away in the tree-covered splendor of the Ohio countryside, just a short dogleg off the highway from Homerville, you can be both a million miles away – and less than an hour from Cleveland and Lake Erie – however you want to look at it. It’s a naturalist’s dream, Camp HiYo! is, and every kid’s ideal vacation. So, check out the Camp HiYo! Recreation page and come camp, glamp, hike, fish, and wagon ride with us to HiYo! times. Remember Camp HiYo! It’s the name you can’t say without singing it. Hi-YO! Go ahead. We all do it. We have 197 RV sites, 2 cabins, and 9 tent sites. Activities for all ages! Featuring live music, karaoke, theme weekends, nature walks with our staff naturalist, bingo, Wii Sports, crafts, potluck dinners, catered dinners, hayrides – whew! PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to accept check-ins after 8pm.

3. Earth Song Farm

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39mi from Willard · 8 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Lodi, OH

Earth Song Farm is an organic, bio-dynamic farm growing a variety of produce, chicken, eggs and more. We are also a teaching center and a host farm for volunteers looking to experience homesteading, off-grid living, organic growing and hydroponic techniques. Discovery Park provides a creative free-play setting for kids to learn, discover and grow. A naturopathic wellness center at the farm offers health assessment, iris analysis and botanical herbs to help people dealing with health issues. Learn more about this land: Nestled within the 10-acre organic farm that hosts Earthsong Farm and Discovery Park is an authentic American Indian tipi camping experience. An extra large party tipi ("Great Gatherings") is available for larger groups as a daytime rental or for overnight stays (up to 18 people). This tipi is on a woodchip base for a more primitive authentic experience and has optional cots and chairs for your use. In the fenced Tipi Village compound area there is a large Tipi on a wooden deck, a small play tipi for kids. The Tipi is adorned with native American Indian decor and furnished with one queen size bed, bedside table and camp chair. Optional cots available, offering sleep accommodations for a total of 5 -6 people. Tipi Village is equipped with a shared outdoor kitchen and dining area, including a gas barbeque grill and fresh spring water. There is also an instant-heat outdoor shower available. A family-friendly fire pit with surrounding seating is a centralized spot for drum circles, late night marshmallows, and evening conversations. At night you'll see fireflies and hear plenty of crickets, bullfrogs and singing tree frogs. Just outside the Tipi Village fence awaits "Discovery Park" for the kids... the "Best Playground Ever!" The park includes kid powered train cars, gem mining, dual zip lines, a real fire truck, woods to explore, a shallow lagoon to take a raft across and much more. Look up DiscoveryParkOhio to see more details. Schedule a tour of the farm to see the animals, greenhouses and an off-grid EarthShip. A walk through the old-growth forest brings a quiet sense of peace and a genuine earthing connection. An old-fashioned General Store offers seasonal organic produce, herbal tinctures and teas, bulk foods, goat milk soap, honey, maple syrup, jams, wooden toys, free-range chickens and eggs, plus much more. Down the road, complimenting the experience of Tipi Village, is the Log Cabin Shop: a muzzle-loading, early American craft & used bookstore. EarthSong Farm, Discovery Park and Tipi Village are family friendly environments and inline with HipCamp values. Please understand that we do NOT allow alcohol, tobacco or illegal drugs on the property whatsoever. Functional Information: Tipi Village has designated parking adjacent to the site. Firewood is included and stocked in Tipi Village. Free admission to Discovery Park is included. Two gas stations within a 5 minute driving distance offer ice refills for your cooler and quick snacks, Miller's Grocery is in Lodi (5 mins) and Medina is just up the road (15 mins). For the Tourist: Medina Town Square is adorned with tiny shops and boutiques. You can also find Castle Noel, a Christmas museum displaying paraphernalia from popular Christmas films throughout time. Two Farmer's Markets are active from May 1st- September in Medina on Saturday mornings from 9am-1pm. Nearby Litchfield offers an outdoor Flea Market (about 15 min. drive). Cleveland is 45 minutes away with the rock-n-roll museum, science center, botanical gardens and much more. Amish country is 45 minutes South with many attractions, stores and restaurants. There is a large assemblage of old order Amish just 10 minutes west with many farm produce stands. Dragway 42 is also just 10 minutes SW near West Salem. Akron is 30 minutes East and has many worthwhile attractions including Stan Hywet Grounds, the former estate of F.A. Seiberling, co-founder of The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company.

4. Grins & Pickin's CampFarm

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49mi from Willard · 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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45mi from Willard · 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

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

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Rendering To

October 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to The Pleasant Valley Farm

James was a great host , very nice property. Everything was exactly what we were expecting and more. Highly 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.

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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

"Great Gatherings" extra large Party Tipi

Mike

October 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Earth Song Farm

Well kept land filled with adventure. a real gem here.

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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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Tiffany

September 2025

With pets

3 nights at The Pleasant Valley Farm

Very friendly/accommodating, beautiful little property close to things but you still feel lost in nature!

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Bonnie

September 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Shady Owl Ranch

With adorable cabins, friendly hosts, and entertaining animals this place is definitely worth the stay. We had a lovely time with no complaints.

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Hannah

September 2025

3 nights at Shady Owl Ranch

Me and my Dad stayed at The Shady Owl Ranch for a few days and it was amazing!! It was super cute, I loved every small detail, with the pictures on the walls and the whole esthetic was cozy- we loved everything so much!! It was so peaceful and full of animals!! We will definitely be back!! Also the folks here are super nice 🫶🏻 (caught a lot of fish too) 🎣😁

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Damon

September 2025

With pets

2 nights at Shady Owl Ranch

Host/hostess are very helpful and nice. I recommend you read pre-arrival instructions before arriving. If it’s going to be dark when you’re arriving, make sure you have a big flashlight to use when you’re going to the cabin. The stovetop is manually lit without the “clicking” of a pilot. I suggest putting the burner on low. The surrounding area has a full service grocery store and a few fast and fast casual restaurants within 2 miles. Finally, beware of the free range Turkey. They will lounge behind your vehicle and will not leave. We just drove around them to get out. Overall, we enjoyed the quiet and peaceful setting of the cabin. We would definitely recommend it if you’re looking for a good retreat or recharge trip. The honey and eggs were delicious and worth adding to the trip. The unlimited firewood would be great for a longer stay, but wasn’t valuable for what was a little more than one night stay because of our last minute trip.

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Amber

September 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Shady Owl Ranch

This was a wonderful location and my children (and dogs) and I had a great time. Pond was beautiful, fire pit made a peaceful evening, and the cabin was clean and welcoming. We can’t wait to go back!

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Bridgette

September 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Shady Owl Ranch

Conifer Cabin was magical. The property is beautiful and the cabin is cozy. We loved the animals, the little pond, and the amazing fire pit. We’ll definitely come back!

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Faye

August 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Shady Owl Ranch

Oh my goodness!!!! I knew right when we pulled thru the gate this place would be perfect!! Loved the vibe!! Amanda’s property is so cozy & welcoming! Everything she does has a purpose. Our kiddos loved the pond & all the animals roaming. The kittens & of course Tom & Jerry the turkeys! The cabin was super cute & decorated to perfection! We loved everything about this place! Thank you!!

Meghan

August 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Shady Owl Ranch

This a perfect place for families. From the pond with great fishing and paddle boards to the well maintained trails and lots of animals to see. My 4 kids absolutely loved it and had a wonderful time. The owners are great, friendly and helpful! We hope to be back!

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Michelle

August 2025

With pets

1 night at Shady Owl Ranch

Host were quick to respond to requests and questions. Cabin was Soo cute and perfect amount of space for us (2 adults and 1 older kid). Having the option for AC and a real bed is what I needed to relax and get away from "life" but also cook on the fire and sit by the water. Turkeys do get close and that was awesome. Would love to go back in every season! Thanks for a cool unique stay!

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Rena

August 2025

With kids

1 night at Earth Song Farm

Incredible adventure playground!! Beautiful spot, easy communication with the owner on arrival, great set up for campfire & stargazing — such a special experience!

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Tonya

August 2025

Weekend Trip to Shady Owl Ranch

A lil overnight getaway in the Conifer Cabin was just what we needed. We fished the pond, had a small fire, listened to the sounds of nature, played card games, and most of all enjoyed the peacefulness. Cabin is private and serene with surrounding woods and best of all…it’s in total privacy. We loved it! Can’t wait to book again in the future! The animals were definitely an added bonus! ☺️

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Matt

August 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Earth Song Farm

Stayed for an evening in one off the tipi’s with my 6yr old. We had a blast exploring the property. My son loved hanging out with with the chickens, goats and riding the train track that they built. We will 100% be coming back.

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Adriana

July 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Shady Owl Ranch

Absolutely LOVELY place to stay. There's various farm animals to watch and interact with, along with some eggs and honey for sale. Both the eggs and honey are so tasty. The hosts are wonderful people and very easy to talk to. We've stayed two summers in a row and absolutely will be staying there again in the future. Can't recommend them enough if you're staying in the area 💕

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Kevin

July 2025

With pets

3 nights at Shady Owl Ranch

Even though it rained all three days, we still had a blast. It was the getaway we needed.