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Best Tent Camping near Argos, IN

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Tent campgrounds near Argos, Indiana offer limited but accessible options for overnight stays. French Post Park provides tent camping in a designated section with space for vehicles nearby, making it convenient for families with young children. The park features basic amenities in a beginner-friendly environment. Central Avenue Walk-in Sites at Indiana Dunes National Park offers more secluded tent camping approximately 56 miles northwest of Argos.

Most tent sites in the Argos region feature basic amenities with varying levels of convenience. French Post Park includes picnic tables, fire rings where fires are permitted, and toilet facilities. The park also offers trash collection services but lacks drinking water hookups, showers, and electrical connections. Campers need to contact the town directly to make reservations. Central Avenue Walk-in Sites provides more primitive camping with toilet facilities and water hookups but prohibits campfires, requiring visitors to plan accordingly for cooking needs.

The camping experience varies significantly between the available tent sites. French Post Park offers a more developed camping environment with a playground and shelter area that can accommodate group gatherings. The park's proximity to water also allows for boat camping. One camper noted it "seems like a beginner place to go camping. Easy for families with young kids." Central Avenue Walk-in Sites provides a more isolated experience with sites positioned away from the main trail for privacy. A visitor reported that "the spot was clean. It's far enough off the trail that it provides plenty of privacy," noting that site locations vary with some requiring a longer walk down the trail. The proximity to beach access makes these tent-only sites appealing for campers seeking a balance of seclusion and natural attractions.

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  • Elizabeth G.
    Oct. 5, 2021

    Dunewood Campground — Indiana Dunes National Park

    Pleasant and quiet

    Stayed in site 43 of the Douglas loop. Douglas loop is all non electric.

    Our site was big enough for our tents, a picnic table and fire ring. The bathrooms/showers are really close by which is nice but you do get the lights from the bathroom facing site 43. Not a big deal but if you’re looking for more darkness then definitely choose one of the other sites around 43.

    All parking sites are paved for camper vans/trailers but no water or power hookups. All sites have nice huge tent pads that are nice and level. Only noise we heard was the train every now and then.

    The showers are individual rooms separate from the bathrooms. And there’s a gas station and liquor store near the entrance of the campground for fire wood and beer.

    I didn’t get to stay in the walk in campsites but they are very nice and close-ish to the showers.

  • Brian O.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 12, 2020

    Shamrock Park

    Great for fishing

    We wanted to stay at Warren Dunes State Park, but I think this discovery was a better choice. A clean and friendly municipal campground on the St. Joseph River. The grounds are mostly open with little shade, but we had a tent site by the river and trees. What impressed me most was that they have a building specifically for cleaning fish, with scales, cutting boards and sinks. Another nice feature is the outdoor sink at the shower & restroom building for campers to wash dishes. As tent campers I wish more places had a set up like that. There’s a large stack of firewood, so it’s easy to get a bundle that’s good and dry. We did go to Warren Dunes for an afternoon. It’s busy and crowded. If you go to the beach, be aware there’s very little shade. North of there is Grand Mere State Park, which is better for hiking. In Berrien Springs, check out Zick’s specialty meats across the river from the camp.

  • Amy M.
    May. 14, 2017

    Warren Dunes State Park Campground

    TICKS

    We stayed in the semi modern sites, which was tents and no RVs nearby, which was good. That was about it. The Interstate was directly behind the sites, so the highway traffic noise took away from the feeling you want when camping, that off the grid feeling.

    The site was clean, picnic table and fire ring. There was a water spigot close by too. We did some short hiking to sand dunes which was really cool. Nice paths lead to beautiful sunset over dunes.

    Upon returning from the hike, we set up camp. That's when we found the ticks. We found probably 10 on our dog, several on us. The couple next to our site was struggling with ticks also, and they hadn't hiked, so makes me think they were from the campground. (We stayed ON the trail carefully while hiking). We've camped a lot and never dealt with this many ticks.

    We actually ended up bailing due to how many were on us all. Spent the next 24 hours picking them off everyone in our family at home. Not good. We know it's a fact of life, but this place was infested. Bummer of a trip.

  • Crissy R.
    Sep. 24, 2019

    Dunewood Campground — Indiana Dunes National Park

    Let there Be Rain and Silence....

    If you’re looking to go camping with the conveniences of the modern world nearby, this is the place to be. Located off of golf way rd and duneway pkwy, this campground is located roughly about an hour from Elkhart, if that’s where you’re coming from. They have a few options as far as sites go. Sites 1-34 are reservable online and the remainder of the sites are first come, first served. Also keep in mind, sites 1-54 you’re able to park your car/RV. However, sites 55-67 are walk in only. There are showers and restrooms located center of both areas. There are also water stations which are very convenient. Most of the campsites are fairly close, but far enough where you are not sitting on top of each other. This time around I opted for the walk In. For starters, let’s just say to be prepared for whatever weather may come. My luck, it poured the entire time and was windy. Furthermore, each site has designated fire rings that have a grill. The experience was awesome, it’s $25 a night that you pay at the automated kiosk. There are rangers that drive around during the day and there are signs posted with all the latest updates, rules/regulations. Overall, great experience, definitely look forward to coming back!

  • Clay T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 26, 2024

    Chain O'lakes State Park Dispersed Campsite

    "Free, never heard of that app."

    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.

  • Gay G.
    Aug. 19, 2021

    Thousand Trails Bear Cave

    Great Campground

    This is a nice, family friendly campground. Lots of very friendly other campers, a heated pool, playground for the kids, nice size lots with fire pits, picnic tables, electric& water (including at tent sites). Pool has an ADA lift chair. 2 shower/bath houses, camp store, a real bear cave you can tour in (free), a creek that meanders through it. The resort sits on the St. Joseph river & this park has a boat ramp & dock for fishing. There is a gate that campers need a code to get into so it keeps out unwanted’s. Nice staff. Yolanda is a great manager. Security, a ‘honey wagon’. Laundry center. Quiet hours are 10p-8a. It’s near Buchanan Michigan and the RED BUD Motor Cross track. Very friendly people, always stopping and talking.

  • Art S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 12, 2019

    Warren Dunes State Park Campground

    Lake Michigan camping with dunes and trails

    I remember coming here when I was young but haven’t stayed here in decades. It was time to try it out again. We arrived around 5 or 6 and found lots of open sites on a Wednesday. They put us in a nicely wooded site with empty neighboring sites. We could see our neighbors and others walked by on the road so there were plenty of people in camp. There were water puddles in the road and some campsites. It rained during the night too. Our site is sandy with no grass which wasn’t as great with the wetness. However it’s camping at the dunes so it’s expected. The vault toilets are ok- one had standing water in the corner. Water is available a few sites down and a garbage bin is on the way out. We camped in the rustic loop- no electric or other hookups. There is a larger section with 2 loops that has these amenities. Showers are also located over there. It’s a longer walk or you can drive to the showers. 

    We tried hiking and found fallen trees blocking the path. There are other trails to choose from. Be sure to check out the beach and climb up the sand dunes. 

    This was a nice campground within a couple hours of Chicago.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 31, 2021

    Dunewood Campground — Indiana Dunes National Park

    Choose your site carefully

    General: Dunewood campground is located within Indiana Dunes National Park, established in 2019 (The national seashore was established in the 1960s). The Park is spread out for many miles along the coast of northern Indiana and depending on the direction you approach the campground from, it can be confusing. We approached from the east and the visitor center is nowhere near the campground and since we arrived after 6 pm, we had no maps or other information. Fortunately, there was cell service, and we went to the NPS app for some information. The campground is divided into two loops plus a walk-in section for a total of 66 sites; all require advance reservations. Don’t confuse it with the nearby state park called Indiana Dunes State Park. 

    Site Quality/Facilities: The sites are very wooded with sufficient privacy between them. Unfortunately, our site (31) was quite possibly the worst one for a campervan(would not be suitable for an RV at all) but would have made a fantastic tent site(wood stakes separated the“driveway” from the rest of the site). 13 of the 34 sites in the Mather loop were empty both at 7 pm and 7 am the next morning yet since they were all reserved, we were not able to move. The pads were all paved and most of the sites were generous in size. None of the sites have any hookups. We did hear occasional trains passing nearby. 

    Bathhouse: Large, clean restroom facility with showers, not the norm for national park campgrounds. 

    Activities: hiking, beach walking. There were some trails that could be accessed from the campground, but we did not explore these. After going to the Visitor Center the next morning and reading the NPS app, we decided to try the Diana Dunes Dare. The story behind this is fascinating but alas, it was humid and buggy, and we could see more rain was on the way so we only did one of the three loops (If you do all three, you can get a sticker). While there is no fee to enter Indiana Dunes National Park, there is an “amenities” fee of $6 per car ($3 if you have the senior pass) from Memorial Day to Labor Day. 

    We had originally planned to spend two nights here but between the weather and bugs, and our site not working for us, we only spent one night. I would have given this campground three stars based on our personal experience, however, overall, the campground and facilities were well maintained and nice.

  • Katelyn K.
    Aug. 30, 2017

    Warren Dunes State Park Campground

    Great for one night!

    I stopped here with my dog for the night. The semi-modern or tent sites have okay privacy. Some sites like 18 and 19 (where I stayed) share space so those sites would be great for groups. Could hear the traffic from the local highway but it wasn't too bad, I still slept well. The grounds were prettt empty but I was there on a Tuesday night before Labor Day.

    The dunes and dog beach were perfect for Clutch to expel energy after a long drive.

    These grounds would be perfect for a night or two or if you have a larger group.

    FYI: Vault toilets

Guide to Argos

Tent campsites near Argos, Indiana range from basic sites with minimal facilities to those offering more developed amenities. The region, situated within Indiana's lake country, experiences four distinct seasons with humid summers and cold winters that influence camping conditions throughout the year. Most tent camping options require advance planning as sites can fill quickly during peak summer months.

What to do

Fishing access: French Post Park provides direct water access for anglers seeking local catches. Facilities include designated areas near tent sites where fishing equipment can be stored.

Beach activities: Central Avenue Walk-in Sites at Indiana Dunes National Park connects campers to Lake Michigan beaches. Don W. noted, "The walk to the beach was not too long," making it convenient for day trips from your campsite.

Family recreation: Campside Michigan offers structured recreational activities within walking distance of tent sites. The property maintains 4 total sites, creating an intimate camping environment where families can spread out without crowds.

What campers like

Privacy levels: Central Avenue Walk-in Sites provides secluded spots with varying distances from main trails. As one camper describes, "Site one is the only site on the front end of the trail. You have to walk all the way down and take a left before you find sites 5, 4, 3, and 2 in that order."

Beginner-friendly setup: French Post Park offers straightforward camping with minimal challenges. Sammii D. reported the park has "a boat camp right into the water. A playground. A shelter with plenty of picnic tables to have a fairly large gathering."

Clean facilities: Campers frequently mention the maintenance standards at tent sites near Argos. Regular cleaning schedules keep most campgrounds in good condition, with one visitor noting their Central Avenue spot "was clean" and provided ample privacy.

What you should know

Reservation requirements: Most tent camping options near Argos require advance booking. For French Post Park, campers need to call the town directly as their reservation system isn't online. Sammii D. mentions, "You need to call to make reservations from the town."

Fire restrictions: Several campgrounds have specific fire policies. Central Avenue Walk-in Sites prohibits campfires entirely, requiring campers to plan alternative cooking methods.

Limited amenities: Tent campsites near Argos typically offer basic facilities. Many lack showers and potable water connections, requiring campers to bring sufficient water supplies for their stay.

Tips for camping with families

Consider walking distances: When camping with young children, select sites with minimal hiking required. French Post Park accommodates this with "a tent camping section in one area with rooms to leave cars," making gear transport more manageable for parents.

Playground access: Several campgrounds feature play areas for children. French Post Park includes a playground near the camping area, providing entertainment options when not engaged in other activities.

Spacing considerations: Campside Michigan's layout includes only 4 sites total, providing families with breathing room. The limited capacity means less noise and disruption for families with young children who need regular sleep schedules.

Tips from RVers

Size limitations: Most tent-focused campgrounds near Argos have restrictions for larger vehicles. None of the primary tent camping areas are classified as big-rig friendly, requiring RVers to research alternative options.

Tent-only sections: Many campgrounds separate tent and RV camping areas. This separation helps maintain appropriate noise levels and preserves the tent camping experience but limits RV access to certain amenities.

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