Best Glamping near Arcola, IN

Pokagon State Park Campground houses upscale glamping accommodations with yurts and canvas tents nestled among mature trees near Angola, Indiana. These premium accommodations feature comfortable beds with linens, electricity, and climate control systems for year-round comfort. One guest shared, "The campground is standard and has a bathhouse and fire pits at each site, but the yurts provide a more luxurious option for those wanting comfort in nature." The park's glamping options include private decks overlooking Lake James, providing scenic views and easy access to water activities. Guests appreciate the blend of rustic charm and modern amenities, with many sites offering picnic tables, fire rings, and proximity to the park's clean shower facilities.

The Firefly Nest provides a boutique camping experience with its single glamping site offering complete privacy and personalized service. This exclusive canvas tent camping destination features drinking water, electric hookups, and fires allowed with firewood provided on site. A visitor noted, "Very pleasant with friendly and helpful owners. The restrooms and showers are nice and clean." Activities near these glamping accommodations include boating on the chain of lakes, toboggan runs in winter, horseback riding at the on-site stables, and hiking along well-marked trails. The Angola/Hogback Lake KOA Holiday also offers premium glamping tents with propane grills, comfortable outdoor furniture, and access to the campground's amenities including a playground and nearby lakes for fishing and swimming.

Best Glamping Sites Near Arcola, Indiana (21)

    1. Johnny Appleseed Campground

    15 Reviews
    Fort Wayne, IN
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (260) 427-6720

    "For $24, we got a day of drive in spot with electrical + water hook-ups and wifi. The campground is well-maintained and very clean."

    "Easy access to downtown, the Coliseum, IPFW, and shopping. The River Greenway path cuts right through the park, and there is also a boat launch for the river."

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

    11 Reviews
    Huntington, IN
    19 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"

    3. Chain O'lakes State Park Dispersed Campsite

    3 Reviews
    Albion, IN
    16 miles

    "Tent sites) For more, you can get electric hookup sites galore that all include a fire ring picnic table and a pretty leveled out spot."

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

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

    $12 - $25 / 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"

    5. Pokagon State Park Campground

    48 Reviews
    Angola, IN
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (260) 833-2012

    $16 - $480 / night

    "Pokagon was one of the first Indiana state parks, so there's some history here! One of my favorite memories is the toboggan run, which FYI, is seasonal. It's a ton of fun for the whole family."

    "Sites are in a well wooded area situated on 5 different loops (1 non-electric, 4 electric)."

    6. Bixler Lake Park & Campground

    2 Reviews
    Kendallville, IN
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (260) 347-1064

    $25 - $60 / night

    "Been here nearly a month and definitely will be back."

    7. KOA Campground Bluffton

    4 Reviews
    Bluffton, IN
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (260) 824-0127

    "There are laundry facilities on site and surprisingly good WiFi and were even in the back! They have a pool, basketball area, playground, dog run area, and a volleyball net(but the ball is flat)."

    8. The Firefly Nest

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    New Haven, IN
    15 miles
    +1 (260) 615-3653

    $60 - $120 / night

    9. Pic-A-Spot Campground

    1 Review
    Pierceton, IN
    26 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!!"

    10. Angola/Hogback Lake KOA Holiday

    11 Reviews
    Angola, IN
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (260) 665-5353

    "I will say DONT rent a 4 person bike unless you’re incredibly fit, it is no leisurely stroll 😂 Also, watch out for some of the patio sites, some have a fire pit that would sit directly under an awning"

    "This place was fantastic.. we arrived late to find an envelope with our name on it with all of our info inside.. the site was perfect with everything we would need already there.. chairs, table, and even"

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Glamping Reviews near Arcola, IN

173 Reviews of 21 Arcola Campgrounds


  • 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.

  • Kelly F.
    Jun. 29, 2019

    Elkhart RV Resort by Rjourney

    Air conditioning in the bathrooms

    Very nice campground with level sites and air conditioned bathrooms! That is amazing in the summer. They have trails that are a nice walk for the dogs and a pond to catch and release fish.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 14, 2025

    Shipshewana North Park Campground

    Nice campground in a convenient location

    We were passing through and decided to stop for frozen custard at the stand right next to the campground. The first review for this place did not seem very inviting but a more recent one was a little more positive. After checking it out, I thought it could use a little reinforcement of the positives! I’m not sure if there have been new owners since the first review but I received a very friendly greeting, and the office is open from 9 am– 8 pm and clearly marked as the place to check-in. 

    There are many options here: back-in or pull-thru tent sites, w/e sites, full hook-up sites, camper cabins, and fully equipped cabins. The campsites range from $32-$46 per night and the cabins range from $69-$144 per night. Sites 47-52 are close to the road so you will hear road noise, but Sites 11-35 are farther from the road and are more shaded. The layout is RV park style but there is reasonable separation between the sites. 

    The restrooms have a code for entry, and I did not see the inside of these.

    Amenities include:

    - a community fire pit

    -  game room with television

    - guest laundry 

    - dump station

    - gift shop

    - pet friendly options

     -WiFi

    - There is, of course, an ice cream/frozen custard stand that I dare you to resist. 

    While we would not consider it a destination, we would definitely consider camping here en route – the price is reasonable, and the staff is friendly and welcoming.

  • K
    Aug. 4, 2018

    Elkhart RV Resort by Rjourney

    Very pleasant

    Hope, the owner, is always so friendly & helpful. The restrooms/showers are nice and clean. You can get an entire 4 wheeler dump load of wood for $20. It’s nice dry wood. When we’ve camped in the past during April & October, we got free firewood those months. There’s a nice little camp store. We were given a nice welcome packet at check-in with visitor guides for the area. They recycle also. Pool and small miniature golf course. We really enjoy camping here. We’ve camped on several different sites here. We’ve stayed on the deluxe patio sites a couple of times when they were available. They have patio table & chairs on extra wide concrete pad, gas grill, fire pit & seating area in back.

  • Jessica L.
    Jul. 28, 2016

    Pokagon State Park Campground

    One of Indiana's original parks.

    Pokagon was one of the first Indiana state parks, so there's some history here! One of my favorite memories is the toboggan run, which FYI, is seasonal. It's a ton of fun for the whole family. Also, in the winter, there's sledding, ice fishing and cross country skiing. There's a few trails and swimming and boating in the lake in the summer. The campground is standard and has a bathhouse and fire pits at each site (both electric and non-electric). There's a nice Inn as well, if you need a non campgroud place to stay in the winter. It's a great easy trip, even from Chicago. So, come winter or summer!

  • D
    Jul. 5, 2016

    Pokagon State Park Campground

    Pokagon State Park

    Pokagon State Park has an excellent state park campground. Sites are in a well wooded area situated on 5 different loops (1 non-electric, 4 electric). Many sites are flat (good for tent camping) while others are slightly rolling hills (helps breakup the sites a bit). There is a lot to do in the park including many trails, horse riding (horse stable on site), and lake swimming on a nicely improved beach. Only cons are no full hook up and the fire rings/grills could be improved.

  • 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
    Jul. 23, 2021

    Wildwood Outdoor Escape

    Surprisingly pleasant!

    This was our second stay here…campground is surrounded by corn fields but park itself is quite picturesque with mature trees, a lake, and very well-manicured grounds. Many sites have long-term occupants but overnighters just as welcome. Main bathrooms are up front and clean and modern while rustic but quite nice enough toilets located at back end. A small pool, mini-golf and recreation center also on site. Owners are nice people who go extra mile to provide a friendly, family atmosphere for residents.

  • Ashley G.
    Jul. 5, 2021

    Angola/Hogback Lake KOA Holiday

    A 5 star stay

    Love this campground! Events every weekend and some fun for everyone. I will say DONT rent a 4 person bike unless you’re incredibly fit, it is no leisurely stroll 😂 Also, watch out for some of the patio sites, some have a fire pit that would sit directly under an awning. Our patio site though had the pit far out from site and we loved it, the grill even had propane in it to use!


Guide to Arcola

Glamping near Arcola, Indiana offers experiences ranging from secluded canvas tent camping to state park yurts with lakeside views. The region features numerous lakes connected by channels, with elevations averaging 850-950 feet above sea level. Winter temperatures can drop below 10°F, while summer days often reach 85°F with moderate humidity levels typical of northeast Indiana.

What to do

Water activities on connected lakes: At Kil-So-Quah - J. Edward Roush Lake, the chain of lakes provides extensive kayaking opportunities. "I've kayaked extensively in this long chain of lakes that this RV park is located on and you can go on for days," notes a visitor describing the waterways near Angola.

Winter tobogganing: The refrigerated toboggan run at Pokagon State Park Campground operates during winter months. "They have an inn, restaurant, cabins, boat rentals, horseback riding, bike trails, beach, toboggan run, etc. Tons of picnic areas and pavilions; would be a great spot for a family reunion," mentions one camper.

Trail exploration: The trail system at Johnny Appleseed Park connects to urban greenways. "The park is connected to the river greenway which is a beautiful walk along the river," reports a reviewer who stayed at the urban campground.

What campers like

Lake views from select sites: At Lost Bridge West State Recreation Area, certain campsites offer premium vistas. "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 a visitor who documented the best locations.

Clean, modern facilities: The bathroom facilities at Johnny Appleseed Campground receive consistent praise for cleanliness. "They have the best bathrooms that I have ever seen in the campgrounds. You can even look out at the skylight at the sky. While you take a shower and while you go to the bathroom as well," shares an impressed camper.

Wildlife viewing: Bird watching opportunities abound at regional parks. "Good bird watching spot. Lots of eagles," notes a visitor to Kil-So-Quah, highlighting the natural features beyond the standard camping amenities.

What you should know

Seasonal fluctuations: Water levels at some lakes vary dramatically throughout the year. "A lot of the campsites were closed due to flooding but we managed to have a site that was untouched. During a walk, we stumbled down to the reservoir. The view was incredible and eye opening to my daughter who has never seen the effects of flooding," explains a visitor at Lost Bridge West.

Urban proximity: Bixler Lake Park & Campground offers a city camping experience with surprising quietness. "For a city campground it's very nice and friendly atmosphere and very quiet place to relax and enjoy a long weekend," reports a camper who appreciated the balance of accessibility and tranquility.

Premium options: The single-site glamping accommodations at specialized locations provide upscale experiences. "This is one of the best parks we have been to in Indiana. We Volunteer all over our the USA at State Parks and National Forest. So we know what to look for. Friendly people to answer questions plenty to do. And affordable," comments a visitor at Lost Bridge State Recreation Area.

Tips for camping with families

Playground options: Multiple camping areas feature play equipment for children. "There are 3 playgrounds and boat area on the lake. I believe you can rent boats to fish even though I never have," notes a visitor at Angola/Hogback Lake KOA Holiday.

Educational opportunities: The nature centers and interpretive programs add learning experiences. "We spent this past week at Hogback Lake KOA. It is late in the season so much of the park was closed for the season, but we had a great year round site," shares a visitor who found the off-season camping still worthwhile.

Water features: The swimming areas and splash zones provide cooling recreation. "They have a new pool and lazy river which is fantastic. There's an inflatable obstacle course on the lake," explains a KOA visitor highlighting the family-friendly water attractions.

Tips from RVers

Site selection: Choose sites away from common areas for quieter stays. "Our location is almost on the road," cautions one RVer who didn't have a positive experience with site placement at Angola Hogback Lake KOA.

Hookup reliability: Power stability varies across campgrounds. "Typical state run campground. Some sites are very close together, while some offer a little more room. Sites 221- 243, 202-204 offer lake views," notes a camper detailing the options at Lost Bridge West.

Seasonal availability: Some locations offer year-round camping with varying amenities. "Although it states in the app free dispersed camping. Doesn't always mean just that. The cheapest campsite at primitive camping is $12 bucks. (Tent sites) For more, you can get electric hookup sites galore that all include a fire ring picnic table and a pretty leveled out spot," clarifies a visitor at Chain O'Lakes State Park.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Arcola, IN is Johnny Appleseed Campground with a 3.9-star rating from 15 reviews.

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