Best Glamping near Mount Carmel, IL
Harmonie State Park Campground and Scales Lake Park house upscale glamping accommodations within driving distance of Mount Carmel, Illinois. These locations combine the natural beauty of Indiana's countryside with luxury camping amenities. Harmonie State Park features spacious glamping sites nestled among full-growth trees providing ample shade and privacy. Scales Lake Park offers glamping options with lake views and full hookups for those seeking a more resort-style experience. Both locations provide electric hookups, clean shower facilities, and picnic tables at each site. The glamping accommodations include comfortable sleeping arrangements with proximity to modern bathrooms and shower facilities. One guest shared, "This state park was among the cleanest and well maintained that we have experienced during our journeys."
Visitors at these glamping destinations enjoy access to numerous recreational activities. Harmonie State Park boasts multiple hiking trails, including a 2.5-mile trail and several shorter options, plus a nature center open Thursday through Sunday during summer months. Scales Lake Park features a swimming beach with water slide, petting zoo, and mountain bike trails with a pump track for children. Both locations offer fishing opportunities, with Scales Lake providing boat rentals and Harmonie situated on the Wabash River with a boat launch. According to a camper, "The park has multiple picnic areas and shelters, a couple of ponds, and a good size swimming pool with water slide, diving boards, and a separate baby pool with shade awning." Winter glamping is limited, as Charley Brown City Park operates seasonally from May 15 to November 15, while Harmonie State Park remains open year-round.