Camping cabins near Brookston, Indiana offer accommodations within a 30-mile radius of this central Indiana town. Located in Tippecanoe County about 15 miles northeast of Lafayette, the area features rolling farmland with access to both the Tippecanoe and Wabash rivers. Summers can reach 85-90°F with high humidity, while winter temperatures often drop below freezing from December through February, making cabin rentals particularly popular during colder months.
What to do
River activities: Visitors staying at France Park can enjoy swimming in the crystal-clear quarry lake or exploring the park's waterfall. According to Big Tank F., "There is plenty of room for kayaking, fishing and hiking. The waterfall isn't huge, but it's beautiful."
Disc golf and outdoor recreation: Bachelor Runn Campground offers varied outdoor activities beyond just cabin stays. Christopher Y. notes, "Disc golf. Hiking. Biking. Tent camping. Fishing. Lounging. Driving range. Always something to do."
Historical exploration: Wabash & Erie Canal Park provides access to 19th century buildings and canal exhibits. Laura W. reports, "We got set up and was able to go for a walk and check out the trails, buildings, and the village. Everything was perfect."
Amusement park access: Indiana Beach Campground connects directly to the adjacent amusement park, offering convenience for families. According to Jason S., "Great place to stay and very convenient if you are going to go to Indiana Beach amusement park. There is a ferry that will take you to the park so you don't have to drive."
What campers like
Private accommodations: Crawfordsville KOA offers secluded cabin options for guests seeking more privacy. Sharon T. emphasizes, "The cabin we stayed in had so much privacy and was adorable!"
Wildlife interactions: Heritage Farm Alpaca Experience allows guests to interact with farm animals. Kelsey G. notes, "We enjoyed farm fresh eggs every morning from their free-range chickens... A small creek runs across the back of their property. On a hot Summer day, it's a nice place to sit and cool off."
Water recreation: Caboose Lake Campground provides water-based entertainment options. Riley J. describes, "Super clean water and beach area with inflatables- so fun! They do require wristbands which cost 10$ a day but that includes bumper boats and unlimited paddle boat rentals."
Hiking trail access: At Tippecanoe River State Park, visitors can access several trails from the campground. According to Gary S., "Mature wooded campground. Plentiful level grassy tent spots to put up a tent. Clean facilities. Quiet park."
What you should know
Seasonal hours: Most cabin campgrounds in the area operate seasonally, with limited availability from November through March. Indiana Beach Campground runs from May to September according to their listing.
Noise factors: Highway proximity affects some campgrounds. Sergio D. warns about Caboose Lake Campground: "Highway is louder than you'd think. No good night rest had."
Bathroom facilities: Tippecanoe River State Park Campground offers varying bathroom quality. Cynthia K. reports, "Station A looked like it had been totally rehabbed in the last 5 years. Everything looked nice & the showers could be turned to your preferred temperature."
Reservation requirements: Most campgrounds require advance booking, especially during summer months. At France Park, Jennifer K. notes, "We lucked out and got one along the fishing lake with no nearby neighbors."
Wi-Fi connectivity: Internet access varies significantly between properties. Erin B. reports about Indiana Beach Campground: "We had a very poor wifi signal. My husband had a hot spot from work and that was helpful."
Tips for camping with families
Pool access: Indiana Beach/Monticello KOA Holiday offers swimming options for children. Marc W. shares, "The pool was quite large and clean. The KOA page states that they have a pool and splash pad area as well as mini golf."
Playground proximity: At Tippecanoe River State Park, certain sites provide direct playground access. Cynthia K. advises, "Sites 2,3,4,6,&7 have direct access to a playground & you can watch your children from your site."
Educational opportunities: Heritage Farm Alpaca Experience offers children interactive farm experiences. Tim D. notes, "We enjoyed helping to feed the Alpacas– they have over 50. The rooster crowed gustily at dawn but dawn was after 7 am and we were already awake."
Beach activities: France Park offers beach access with clear water. Big Tank F. states, "I took a 5 mile hike and she spent the day on the beach and swimming in the crystal clear lake."
Tips from RVers
Site selection: Choose sites away from noisy facilities. At Tippecanoe River State Park, Cynthia K. advises, "Stay away from sites 73/75 & 105/106. Right by the pits, with a sidewalk between them."
Sewer hookup placement: Some sites have inconveniently placed hookups. At Crawfordsville KOA, one camper reports, "Sewer hookup was all the way at the end of the site, needed extra extension to hook up sewer."
Leveling considerations: Many sites require careful positioning for proper leveling. At Caboose Lake, MickandKarla W. notes of Wabash & Erie Canal Park, "We were in FHU site C, which was technically a pull through. However, you have to turn in front of the interpretive/conference center."
Site surface: At France Park, Brandon E. notes a specific challenge for RVs: "The sites are gravel and they used the huge gravel so it is hard to used stabilizers and also level your unit on."
