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Best Glamping near Akron, IN

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Tippecanoe River State Park Campground and Lost Bridge West State Recreation Area provide upscale glamping accommodations near Akron, Indiana. Both locations feature climate-controlled units with comfortable bedding, electricity, and private outdoor spaces. Tippecanoe River offers safari-style canvas tents with rustic-luxury interiors, while Lost Bridge West houses premium glamping pods overlooking Salamonie Lake with stunning water views. These sites maintain a balance between natural immersion and modern comforts with furnished interiors, private decks, and ambient lighting. Most accommodations include kitchenettes, quality linens, and stylish furnishings. One visitor noted, "The site was awesome and we enjoyed our weekend stay with incredible views of the reservoir."

Morels on the Wabash stands out with its distinctive tipi accommodation situated directly on the riverfront, combining traditional structure with luxury amenities including a hot tub for post-adventure relaxation. Hiking trails connect glamping sites to natural attractions, with Lost Bridge West offering access to the popular 3 Falls Trail. Swimming beaches, fishing opportunities, and boat rentals enhance the water-based recreation options at these glamping destinations. France Park adds unique landscape features with its limestone quarry and waterfall providing dramatic backdrops for glamping experiences. According to a camper, "The quarry was beyond stunning and never what I expected to see in an Indiana park." Seasonal activities vary throughout the year, with most premium glamping options available from April through October, though select insulated domes and safari cabins remain open year-round.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Akron, Indiana (19)

    1. Tippecanoe River State Park Campground

    30 Reviews
    Winamac, IN
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (574) 946-3213

    $12 - $50 / night

    "We were on campsite 13 in the electric campground. The site was clean and well maintained. There was a picnic table, fire pit, and a very level pad."

    "Each site had morning shade only, and the shade from the forest to the east of the sites closed in around 5 p.m. This campsite allows up to 2 tents per site, but it was nice to spread out a bit."

    2. Potato Creek State Park Campground

    48 Reviews
    North Liberty, IN
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (574) 656-8186

    $20 - $90 / night

    "Bathrooms are cleanish…but they start getting a little wild as the weekend wears on. Perpetual mud and slop from the showers, but functional."

    "Our site was purposely located close to a bathhouse, but was not too close to have any bothersome noises. The bathhouse was a bit dated, but pretty clean."

    3. Lost Bridge West State Recreation Area Campgrounds — Salamonie Lake

    11 Reviews
    Andrews, IN
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (260) 468-2125

    $12 - $32 / night

    "It would have been nice if there were pet station placed around the campground to make it easy for dog walkers to rid themselves of their full poop bags and to provide folks a place to get poop bags if"

    "They have a awesome Mariana ppl are friendly clean showers bathrooms access to lake"

    4. France Park

    14 Reviews
    Logansport, IN
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (574) 753-2928

    $18 - $45 / night

    "Tent camping, hiking, fishing, clean showers, friendly employees and a fair amountof secluded primitivesites.. We go here and camp on site UB 1 or 2 at least 5 weekends out of the year."

    "We had no idea it was so close to us too. We packed up the dogs and headed to France Park for a full day of exploring, followed by staying at a primitive campsite."

    5. Pla-Mor Campground

    5 Reviews
    Bremen, IN
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (574) 546-3665

    $42 - $53 / night

    "they have an in ground swimming pool, mini golf, a driving range, laundry, an arcade and ice cream. It’s a clean and well kept for campground. Would for sure stay here again."

    "Friendly staff. We had used it as a location for our sons golf event in Plymouth. Easy to get to from 31 North. "

    6. Pic-A-Spot Campground

    1 Review
    Pierceton, IN
    23 miles
    +1 (574) 594-2635

    "Plenty of lakefront camping spots on the barbie chain of lakes. Several (deep, clean) lakes hooked together by channels. Also hook into that big bass or musky!!"

    7. Kil-So-Quah - J. Edward Roush Lake

    11 Reviews
    Huntington, IN
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (260) 468-2165

    "Kil-so-qauh, used to be a little hidden gem right outside of town but has turned into quite a popular place, but for good reason."

    "Electric and primitive sites available. Good bird watching spot. Lots of eagles. Nice place, there is gunfire noise from the range across the lake. Not bad though"

    8. Maple Ridge Campground

    8 Reviews
    North Liberty, IN
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (574) 784-8532

    "great owners and almost all full hookup sites. newly remodled bathhouse with laundry and also a heated pool. highly recommend this campground"

    "Playground, pool, activities for the family, updated bathhouse!!"

    9. Morels on the Wabash

    1 Review
    Logansport, IN
    29 miles
    +1 (765) 480-3832

    $155 - $225 / night

    "The TiPi is right on the river and there's also a hot tub available for soaking. Come check out this magical place and then come back here to leave a review!"

    10. Indiana Beach Campground

    12 Reviews
    Monticello, IN
    43 miles
    Website
    +1 (574) 583-4141

    "The koa is right next to Indiana Beach campground and we learned campers can use amenities at both sites. Koa has two nice pools (one large pool for kids and adults and smaller one for toddlers)."

    "We used to go camping here every summer when I was a kid so it brought back a little nostalgia we stayed an E567 I would stay away from these they are very muddy kind of tight to turn a 30 foot camper"

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  • J
    Jun. 9, 2018

    Johnny Appleseed Campground

    Looked like a ghost town

    This small, well-kept Campground is a Fort Wayne city park surrounded by industrial & commercial businesses. The Park is clean with the most modern, clean shower/bath house I’ve seen. Unfortunately, the restroom is located across the street from the campground. The sites were occupied by large RVs but we only saw 2 people sitting outside - no campfires, no cooking, no campers. This was just an over night stopover for us so we didn’t care. I suppose this Campground is used by seasonal workers who just sleep & eat dinner there at the end of their workday. The Campground is never dark with streetlights and and the ambient light from surrounding businesses. I’m sure this campground serves a purpose, just not my purpose.This is definitely NOT a destination.

  • J
    Jul. 26, 2021

    Potato Creek State Park Campground

    Big, clean and plenty to do

    The park itself is rather large, and the camping area is pretty expansive as well. Bathrooms are cleanish…but they start getting a little wild as the weekend wears on. Perpetual mud and slop from the showers, but functional. The sites are roomy enough but they are a little close together. Some sites are shaded, some are open…hard to tell when booking. Not many trees to set up a hammock on site. General store was well stocked and the staff across the board were very helpful.

  • E
    Jul. 24, 2023

    Potato Creek State Park Campground

    1st time, will definitely be back.

    Our first time here with our pop-up. It's a beautiful park. So much nature to explore, so we'll have to come back again. Note that my four star rating is based on five stars being perfection, so I would still definitely recommend it.

    Our site was purposely located close to a bathhouse, but was not too close to have any bothersome noises. The bathhouse was a bit dated, but pretty clean. Individual stall showers with inner and outer curtains. Curtains could have been a bit longer, because the inner one allowed lots of spray into the outer "dry" part of the stall.

    Great playground on the east side of the first loop. Kids seem to play there for hours and enjoy riding bikes around the loops. Very well manicured grounds, including paths from the sites to the bathhouse.

    Nice little store that had a little bit of everything attendants were friendly. Firewood available. Cheaper outside the park, but don't mind supporting the park. Was open till 9PM even on Sunday.

    Beach was small, but seems adequate for the number of people there. Could use a little sand cleaning, but not bad. Swimming area roped off to keep boats out. Bathrooms have showers.

    Already planning our next visit!

  • A
    Jul. 20, 2021

    Tippecanoe River State Park Campground

    Nice place to get closer to nature—be ready for plenty of mosquitoes.

    Friendly staff, very beautiful drive underneath the canopy to the campsites, variety of sites to choose from. Our site (64) was both pretty spacious and right on the tree line, had a fire pit, grill and electric. Size of sites seemed to differ as well as sizes of the grills. Some sites were also more secluded than others. Overall was a nice place to visit, just beware of how many mosquitoes there are. Obviously we’re in nature and a wooded area so bugs are normal, however we were shocked to see how many mosquitoes were swarming our vehicle before we even stepped out. Lots and lots of bug spray being reapplied seemed to do the trick for me, but my boyfriend still got bit excessively. Definitely bring an extra can of bug spray if you’re staying here! That was the biggest drawback for us but park rangers also came around several times throughout our stay spraying mosquito repellent out of trucks to keep them at bay so that definitely helped. I also read that Tippecanoe river is known to have local river otters, however after getting there it was clear that this was more rare to sight otters here and that there weren’t very many (easily accessible) places to view the river. There was a boat launch/otter picnic area, but all the other access points to the river seemed to be through hiking trails, same as the fire tower and we just weren’t up for it with all of the mosquitoes unfortunately. That being said, we were visiting in a pretty humid time, the bugs could’ve just been really bad while we were there, hopefully others reading will have better luck! If bugs aren’t a bother for you, this is definitely a good campground to connect with nature, many different trails and lots of birds to watch.

  • Erin B.
    Sep. 5, 2021

    Indiana Beach Campground

    Busy campground. Rules not enforced.

    Camped here for Labor Day weekend. The koa is right next to Indiana Beach campground and we learned campers can use amenities at both sites. Koa has two nice pools (one large pool for kids and adults and smaller one for toddlers). The IB side has a large mini golf course ($8 for those > 5) and a nice arcade our boys enjoyed (also for a fee). The IB side has a very large spalsh pad, but was never open or on when we went over there. We stayed in a pull through spot with full hook up and it was mostly quiet. Quiet time is supposed to be after 11. The first night some people across from us were loud until after 1am. Reading other Google reviews it sounds like the quiet hours are not enforced and it can get very loud in the tent area. There is a nice camp store with essentials and ice cream. Lots of bathrooms around and the ones we used were clean. It was a nice weekend.
    Also we had a very poor wifi signal. My husband had a hot spot from work and that was helpful. We were unable to get many channels on on tv with our antenna. If you have a satellite dish bring it.

  • Adam M.
    Jun. 13, 2021

    Pic-A-Spot Campground

    Former pick a spot now it's jt's lakeside campground I think

    We have a blast!!!!! Bring your boat or watercraft! Plenty of lakefront camping spots on the barbie chain of lakes. Several (deep, clean) lakes hooked together by channels. Also hook into that big bass or musky!! It's crowded, pretty quiet usually, no showers or running water bathroom facilities. But the view...

  • M
    May. 23, 2021

    Tippecanoe River State Park Campground

    Great Campground!

    We had a great weekend camping at this State Park. From the front gate person to the camp host, everyone was very friendly and helpful. We were on campsite 13 in the electric campground. The site was clean and well maintained. There was a picnic table, fire pit, and a very level pad. The bathrooms were a short walk from our site and were very clean. The sites are well spaced apart so you don't feel like you are on top of one another. We hiked on Trail 4. It was well maintained and well marked. There is a camp host selling firewood and ice. We had a great fire at night. All in all an excellent campground. We will definitely visit again.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 8, 2019

    Potato Creek State Park Campground

    Campground=4 stars; check-in=2 stars

    Campground= 4 stars; check-in= 2 stars. Very large campground with close to 300 sites plus a horse camp and about 20 cabins. We picked this park solely because it was convenient to our next destination, so we were not concerned with amenities. We did not make a reservation because I really do not want to pay the extra fee if it is not necessary. Upon arrival, we paid the $9 entrance fee ($7 for Indiana residents) and drove the 3 miles to the campground office. Somewhat surprised to find both staffed at 6 pm on a Thursday after Labor Day. We were told to drive around and pick several desired sites as they could not tell us which ones still had people due to arrive that night who had reserved. Huh?? So, we drove around two of the five loops and picked half a dozen sites that would be suitable. But that’s where the fun began- not! There seemed to be some computer glitch in that every site we asked about showed as not available, even though more than half the sites were empty. Eventually, we were told to just go to one of the sites we picked and set up and that a security guard would come and collect our money. Eventually, at just before 9 pm, the security guard did come and told us the glitch had been fixed and asked that we come to the office and register. The glitch was not fixed! But we paid our fee and were able to stay the night and the staff was very apologetic. 

    There is no differentiation between RV and tent sites (the only one that is separate is the horse camp). The E Loop seemed to be the most crowded, mostly with RVs. The sites in the D Loop were spaced a decent amount of distance apart but other than that, there was no real privacy between them. This was not a problem because the loop had many empty sites and we were able to easily find one that had an empty one on either side of us. There are paths to the beach accessible from the D and E loops but note the beach is only open from Memorial Day through Labor Day. There is no longer a dog beach at Potato Creek. There is a general store(open until 8 pm) and bike rentals which, if we were going to stay longer, we might have taken advantage of. There are boat rentals in season. Several trails and playgrounds so I imagine that in the summer, this is a nice family campground (even the name is Family campground). 

    The mosquitos were vicious, likely worse due to the amount of rain the area has had this year. Bathrooms were very clean and there was hot water, a nice luxury but you have to be careful not to bump your head on the shelf over the sink when washing your face. Didn’t use them but there were also showers. 

    The check-in process notwithstanding, our stay was fine for the night.

  • Brandon E.
    Jul. 12, 2017

    Maple Ridge Campground

    love this campground

    great owners and almost all full hookup sites. newly remodled bathhouse with laundry and also a heated pool. highly recommend this campground

Guide to Akron

Camping sites around Akron, Indiana feature varied terrains with elevations ranging from 800-850 feet above sea level across the surrounding Fulton County area. Seasonal conditions vary significantly, with summer humidity creating dense mosquito populations at Tippecanoe River State Park from June through August. Most primitive camping options in the region remain accessible until mid-October when facilities begin winterizing water systems.

What to do

Hiking trails: Tippecanoe River State Park offers several hiking options with varying difficulty levels. "I've not camped here, just gone for hikes but the hikes are okay. They aren't really anything special and aren't really well marked either. There is a firetower, which is fun for the kids and the hike to get there is short," notes reviewer Kaley A. about Tippecanoe River State Park Campground.

Quarry swimming: The former limestone quarry at France Park provides a unique swimming experience not found at standard lake beaches. "We had an amazing hike, checking out the quarry. We ventured out on one more trail and saw the waterfall but headed to our site to set up camp afterwards," writes Jennifer K. about her visit to France Park.

Fishing opportunities: Multiple lakes around Akron provide fishing access, though success varies by season. "Fishing was poor according to my husband," mentions Cynthia K. about her experience at Tippecanoe River State Park, suggesting anglers should check seasonal reports before planning a trip.

What campers like

Shaded campsites: Many campgrounds in the region feature mature tree cover that provides natural cooling during summer months. "Large sites with lots of trees. Great activities for kids of all ages," writes Susan C. about Tippecanoe River State Park Campground.

Lake views: Several sites at Lost Bridge West offer direct reservoir views without lake access. "Sites 221-243, 202-204 offer lake views. I say VIEWS, not access. Sites 228 & 232 have sites with good access to the lake," explains reviewer Cynthia K. about Lost Bridge West State Recreation Area.

Clean facilities: Newer comfort stations receive praise at multiple campgrounds. "Modern restrooms that look like they've been updated in the last 10 years. The showers were great! No push button for the water. You can adjust the temp as well, which you often don't get," notes a reviewer about Lost Bridge West State Recreation Area.

What you should know

Mosquito conditions: Insect populations vary significantly by season and location. "This is a North Central State Park in Indiana. Not one of the better units, but it has some charms. The mosquitos get bad in the summer, so come prepared. We camped the end of May & they were just getting going. Spring & late fall would be a good time to visit," advises Cynthia K. about Tippecanoe River.

Cell service limitations: Connectivity varies widely across the region's campgrounds. "I have AT&T service and could not use my phone at all, my husband has Verizon and had no problems with cell service," reports Monica C. about her stay at Tippecanoe River State Park.

Site drainage: Some campgrounds experience drainage issues after rain. "Our site ponded water after a rain, but soaked in fast," notes a reviewer about Potato Creek State Park Campground, suggesting campers should select sites on higher ground during wet seasons.

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