Top Glamping near Carlisle, IN

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Best Glamping Sites Near Carlisle, IN (11)

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66 Reviews of 11 Carlisle Campgrounds


  • Camper-submitted photo from Shakamak State Park — Shakamak Prairie Nature Preserve
    July 4, 2024

    Shakamak State Park — Shakamak Prairie Nature Preserve

    One of our favorite parks!

    We have been coming here every year since 2016. Most of the sites are shady. Our favorite site is 72. It is close to a water hookup if you need to top off your fresh water tank, shady, and not too close to other sites. They added a new shower house close by in 2022 or 2023.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Casey KOA
    September 25, 2023

    Casey KOA

    Owner is not good with people

    When asked why I couldn't put up a small fence for my dogs he went to great details to tell me why dogs had a bad rep in his park. When I said it wasn't on the website he got extremely angry, came close to attacking me and thru me out of his park and called the police. Don't stay there if you have pets.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Fowler’s park
    July 26, 2023

    Fowler’s park

    Great Park

    Our family loves this park. There is plenty to do or not do. Lake is great for fishing, also the beach is very nice. Pioneer village is so neat to walk around. Camper spots are a little small but nothing you can't work around. Park is very clean, personnel is very nice. Can't say enough nice things.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Shakamak State Park — Shakamak Prairie Nature Preserve
    April 22, 2023

    Shakamak State Park — Shakamak Prairie Nature Preserve

    Great campground and park

    Stayed for 5 days , very nice park with lots to do, hiking, biking,fishing, bird watching. Hiked 3 trails all well kept. Trail 3 favorite. Good place to ride bikes. Shower house clean also new one just built. Wi-Fi was ok, was able to download email and get on company site for work, limited Verizon connection but some. Larges sites Staff friendly and helpful. Will go back again

  • Camper-submitted photo from Casey KOA
    November 23, 2022

    Casey KOA

    Great stop along the way

    Great place for an overnight stay. The new owners couldn't be any nicer. They're working hard to maintain and improve the campground. I had back issues while there and they kept on rearranging their reservations to accommodate us. Even offered to take me to a doctor. Fantastic people.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Casey KOA
    October 18, 2022

    Casey KOA

    Clean and comfortable

    The Casey KOA has a full range of offerings typical of camping/RV resorts. Friendly service, Clean restroom/showers and even a pond for fishing.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Greene Sullivan State Forest
    October 9, 2022

    Greene Sullivan State Forest

    Perfect for chilly nights!

    We originally planned to tent camp the first weekend in October but with 30 degree temps and children, we decided to check out the cabins at Greene Sullivan. They did not disappoint. Heat was phenomenal. Vault toilets were well maintained. Beautiful views.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Casey KOA
    September 4, 2022

    Casey KOA

    Nice campground but showing it’s age

    This is a KOA Journey, it is right off the interstate in a nice little town in East Central Illinois. It has full hookup, and electric and water sites.
    The ground seems pretty level throughout the entire place so getting your rig setup should be fairly easy. The sites are pretty close together but I expect that at a commercial type campground. The staff was nice and responsive when needed. The playground is old and could use an upgrade along with the recreation room. The pool was nice and well maintained and so are the showers and restrooms. But the shower house does not have AC so keep that in mind.
    Overall it’s a nice get away we did stay on Labor Day weekend so there a lot of people coming and going but it worked for us and the kids enjoyed themselves.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Fox Ridge State Park Campground
    August 26, 2022

    Fox Ridge State Park Campground

    Great place, quiet, and a ton of trails!

    We stayed in Site 20 for 5 days and had a great experience. The hosts at the time of stay were Alice and Jim. Very sweet old couple.

    It was very quiet, even during the day. Nobody was too loud or disrespectful. Sites vary in size and some are FCFS (20-32) while the rest are reserved. Site 20 is the largest FCFS available. Site 14 seems to be the nicest and largest site on the grounds and is where we’ll be staying during our next visit.

    Women’s bathroom was in good shape. Kept clean but stained due to age. Women’s vault toilet is fine, but spend the extra 5 minutes and walk to the actual bathhouse if you can.

    Cell coverage for Verizon was 1 bar consistently, 2 bars occasionally. Fine for basic tasks but don’t expect to game or stream HD video.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Hawthorn County Park
    July 30, 2022

    Hawthorn County Park

    Forested large tent areas

    The primitive camping spots are very spacious and there’s plenty of trees for hammocks and a little privacy. The lady working there was super nice and it was pretty cheap. A road was next to our spot though so it was kinda loud.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Shakamak State Park — Shakamak Prairie Nature Preserve
    June 18, 2022

    Shakamak State Park — Shakamak Prairie Nature Preserve

    Flat & Shaded Campground

    I live withing a half hour of this State Park and so far it is in my top 3 best campgrounds. The sites are mostly all shaded and very flat. They're nearly all drop and hook sites so very little need for leveling on nearly all sites. The lakes are nice to fish, kayak, or paddle boat on. The trails are nice as well. This park is a must for any type of camping.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Shakamak State Park — Shakamak Prairie Nature Preserve
    June 18, 2022

    Shakamak State Park — Shakamak Prairie Nature Preserve

    Pretty Standard

    Nice place to go camp in April. Nobody is there. Electric was available but no water as usual this time of year. No showers or flush toilets either. There is som construction going on and it should be nice when Summer comes and the regular camping season is open.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Shakamak State Park — Shakamak Prairie Nature Preserve
    October 12, 2021

    Shakamak State Park — Shakamak Prairie Nature Preserve

    Our Favorite SP!

    This park is our absolute favorite State Park! We live within an hour of the park, and we’ve stayed here several times. The campground is nicely laid out, the sites are of a good size, and the activities at the park are great. There is a nice pool (open seasonally), three large lakes with great fishing, and miles of trails for all skill levels. Highly recommend!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Shakamak State Park — Shakamak Prairie Nature Preserve
    September 12, 2021

    Shakamak State Park — Shakamak Prairie Nature Preserve

    Nice large campground

    My wife and were at site 20 from 09/10/21 - 09/12/21 camping in a Winnebago Micro Minnie 2108 TB. This site appears to be one of the smaller of the electric campsites, we are new to RV camping and I am still gaining experience in backing our travel trailer into sites. Although one of the smaller sites I had no problem with backing. The site was very clean and all for staff that I interacted with were extremely helpful and friendly.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Greene Sullivan State Forest
    September 12, 2021

    Greene Sullivan State Forest

    Not a place to stay for a vacation

    My wife and I camped at the Narrow Lake Campground here for 4 nights, but did not like it due to its proximity to a highway. Additionally, the electric sites near the lake (P1-P3) were unlevel. Although we were in a travel trailer the highway noise kept us up.  Our hotspot had great connection which allowed me to work during the day.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Shakamak State Park — Shakamak Prairie Nature Preserve
    August 16, 2021

    Shakamak State Park — Shakamak Prairie Nature Preserve

    Indiana beauty

    We are new to camping but definitely enjoyed staying here last weekend. Lots of space for each camp site and the restrooms were clean with good showers. The kids LOVED the pool but weren’t as excited about the hiking since there wasn’t any “rugged” trails 🤣

  • Camper-submitted photo from Yogi Bears at Lake Monroe
    July 29, 2021

    Yogi Bears at Lake Monroe

    Geared toward younger kids

    Nice family campground overall, but really geared toward the 8 and under crowd. Had a back in gravel site that was difficult to back into and sloped back. I had to nearly lower my tongue to the ground to get it level.

    The splash park was fun, even for the teen kids, but the pool was tiny and shallow and disappointing. Nice camp store with all the necessities plus ice cream by the scoop and slushies. A food trailer operates in the lot at some hours.

    We'd consider staying again.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Yogi Bears at Lake Monroe
    July 28, 2021

    Yogi Bears at Lake Monroe

    Camping in Bloomington, IN at Yogi Bear on Lake Monroe

    Friendly Staff. Camp site was a pull through so very easy to set up. Was a full hook up site at that. We enjoyed our stay and visiting IU in the process. Great location and clean camp ground.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Lake Monroe Village
    July 28, 2021

    Lake Monroe Village

    Well maintained, follows the rules, great for families.

    We keep our camper here full-time. Close to Lake Monroe. Nice pool. Great people.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Casey KOA
    July 15, 2021

    Casey KOA

    3rd time here

    We've stayed here for a few nights in the past. We have peaceful, quiet nights, nice facilities, good Wi-Fi, shade. We always enjoy our stay.



Guide to Carlisle

Camping near Carlisle, Indiana, offers a mix of beautiful nature and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventurous getaway, there are several campgrounds to choose from.

What to do

  • Fishing: Many campers enjoy fishing at Cecil M Harden Lake Raccoon State Recreation Area. One reviewer mentioned, "Bring your fishing gear, they stock the lake," making it a great spot for anglers.
  • Hiking: Explore the trails at Hardin Ridge. A visitor shared, "There are three trails, a beach, picnic areas & a boat launch," perfect for those who love to hike and enjoy the outdoors.
  • Swimming: Enjoy a dip at the beach in Paynetown Campground. One camper noted, "The electric campground has 227 sites... Many have lake access due to camper-made trails to the lake."

What campers like

  • Spacious sites: Campers appreciate the roomy sites at Patoka Lake Campground. A review stated, "The spacious campsites add to the allure, providing ample room for relaxation and enjoyment."
  • Clean facilities: Many visitors to Cecil M Harden Lake Raccoon State Recreation Area mentioned the cleanliness of the restrooms. One camper said, "Bathhouse clean, plenty of showers, flush toilets."
  • Family-friendly atmosphere: Campers enjoy the family-friendly vibe at Lieber State Recreation Area. A reviewer remarked, "Great sites. Lots of activities for families."

What you should know

  • No water hookups: At Patoka Lake Campground, it's important to note that there are no water hookups. One camper advised, "Remember to fill your tank before arriving at your site."
  • Busy on weekends: Expect crowds at Paynetown Campground during summer weekends. A visitor mentioned, "This is known in Indiana as a party park. It's VERY noisy & busy on a summer weekend."
  • Limited cell service: If you rely on your phone, be aware that cell service can be spotty. A camper at Cecil M Harden Lake Raccoon State Recreation Area noted, "Cell service was poor."

Tips for camping with families

  • Choose shaded sites: Look for sites that offer shade, especially during hot summer days. A family at Shakamak State Park mentioned, "Most of the sites are shady."
  • Plan for activities: Bring bikes for the kids to ride around the campground. One reviewer at Lieber State Recreation Area said, "The campground is nicely laid out, the sites are of a good size, and the activities at the park are great."
  • Watch for wildlife: Keep an eye out for raccoons and other critters. A camper at Hardin Ridge warned, "Make sure to put away all of your food!!! Even scraps and yes, even dog food."

Tips from RVers

  • Check site levels: Some sites can be uneven, so it's good to check before you park. A visitor at Fowler County Park noted, "Site has a pretty severe grade as the site goes back."
  • Bring adapters: If you're using a 50-amp site, make sure to bring an adapter for 30-amp plugs. A camper at Fowler County Park mentioned, "You will need an adapter to use 30amp from a 50amp site."
  • Plan for tight spaces: Some campgrounds have close sites, so be prepared for tight parking. A reviewer at Terre Haute Campground said, "Sites are very close together."

Camping near Carlisle, Indiana, has something for everyone, whether you're in a tent or an RV. Enjoy the great outdoors and make some lasting memories!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which is the most popular glamping campsite near Carlisle, IN?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Carlisle, IN is Shakamak State Park — Shakamak Prairie Nature Preserve with a 4.5-star rating from 21 reviews.

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