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we arrived during a halloween kids party. the hostess was super nice. the women’s showers and wash rooms clean. the men’s shower was sport locker style.
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Several cabin rentals are available near Carmel, Indiana, ranging from rustic accommodations to deluxe cabins at campgrounds within easy driving distance. Indianapolis KOA in Greenfield offers cabin accommodations with electricity and basic furnishings, located about 25 miles east of Carmel. Cabins at Mystic Waters Campground provide options for visitors attending nearby concerts or seeking a weekend retreat. "Loved our cabin so cozy," noted one visitor about their stay at Indianapolis KOA. Many cabins include amenities like picnic tables, electricity, and access to shared bathroom facilities with showers and toilets, though specific furnishings vary by location.
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. S and H Campground features cabin rentals alongside other camping options on their 450-site property. Acacia Farms offers a more private cabin experience on a small family farm, with one reviewer describing it as "an awesome spot to slow down in the country and enjoy being around some small farm animals." Most cabin rentals require advance reservations, especially during summer months when facilities like Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park are operating at peak capacity. Pet policies vary by location, with many properties including Indianapolis KOA and S and H Campground allowing pets in designated cabin accommodations.
Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Cooking facilities vary widely between properties, with some offering only outdoor fire pits and others providing more extensive kitchen setups. On-site markets at Indianapolis KOA and several other campgrounds provide basic supplies, firewood, and some food items. For longer stays, grocery stores are accessible in Greenfield and surrounding communities. Cabins at Old Mill Run Park and Crawfordsville KOA provide year-round accommodations, while other properties maintain seasonal schedules, typically operating from April through October.
Best Cabin Campgrounds near Carmel (25)
1. Indianapolis KOA
"Booked here last minute for the night on my way west. Beautiful campground with lots of activities for the family. They are all dog friendly with a few small dog runs spread throughout the sites."
"Loved our cabin so cozy"
from $60 - $80 / night
Check Availability2. S and H Campground
"They have a pool, stocked pond, game room, ice cream shop and cafe. Decent camp store. Staff super friendly and helpful."
"Several playgrounds! Campground big and spacious, highly recommend. Perfect distance from speedway."
3. Mystic Waters Campground
"She helped with the reservation, she greeted us when we arrived, she even called to make sure we were doing ok driving it the first day."
"Right off highway to travel anywhere"
4. Acacia Farms
"Acacia Farms is an awesome spot to slow down in the country and enjoy being around some small farm animals. Check them out and share some pics of your stay!"
from $58 / night
Check Availability5. Pine Lake Fishing & Camping Resort
"This was really convenient and close to Indy, where we took the grandkids to the children’s museum. The lake is fabulous, but there didn’t seem to be too many fish available for catching!!"
6. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Indianapolis East
"Wide pull through spots with fire pits, picnic tables and plenty of grass. Tons to do with the kids, organized activities are well done. Staff stays on top of everything and is super helpful."
"This is just a really cute park to camp in, especially with kids. There is an abundance of activities to keep you and the little ones happy, especially around holidays."
from $50 - $79 / night
Check Availability7. Old Mill Run Park
"Campground is very well maintained with a heated pool, mini golf, two stocked fishing ponds and more. We had a full hook-up, pull through site with plenty of room to the neighbor."
"There’s over 350 sites mostly permanent, nice heated outdoor underground pool. There is Putt putt, shuffle board, a large creek and pond to fish in."
8. Mystic Waters
9. Crawfordsville KOA
"Pet friendly; counted three cats and a dog in the office when I checked in. Was given the option of choosing my site out of the seven available for my reservation."
"For a holiday weekend to get a last minute pull through with electric and water for a single night at $50, I’d call it very reasonable! Grounds are well kept. Shower house is clean."
10. Hidden Paradise Campground
"Site Privacy: No low shrubbery to offer privacy. Site Spacing: Decent for a private park. Some families reserve side by side site."
"We take our own rafts and kayaks, although both are available for rent/purchase at the camp store."
Drive Time
- 23 min from Indianapolis, IN
- 34 min from Kokomo, IN
- 53 min from Muncie, IN
- 55 min from Lafayette, IN
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Cabin Reviews near Carmel, IN
132 Reviews of 25 Carmel Campgrounds
- AAmber H.Scout
Mystic Waters Campground
Best Campground in the Area
Beautiful, great amenities too. Right off highway to travel anywhere
- Jason
GuideCamp Atterbury Campground
Host is great, park is nice, MWR needs help
Great place to stay. Full hook ups, about 90 percent level sites. 33 RV sites and 3 or 4 primitive camp sites. The main bathhouse is pretty clean, included laundry, and a great host and hostess (Mark and Denise). The only bad is the price hikes here. One would think MWR would throw money towards some things...like a dog park, some leveling, lights at the kids playground, and MWR sponsored and paid for holiday parties/outings for vets, retirees, and all the active here on base. But nope, just collecting revenue without any beanies. Anyway, the host keeps it grounded.
- TTrinity E.Scout
S and H Campground
Would stay again
Great staff, super helpful! Put us in their “VIP” spots on the “hill”. Access to the family fun zone including in the stay. So much for our littles to do! And totally safe and clean.
Kevin M.
TravelerBachelor Runn Campground
Jacob the owner is awesomr
It was great quiet and the owners and maintenance.were great everyone friendly and no problems very peaceful would very much recommend it .
troy K.ScoutSugar Creek Campground and Canoe Rental LLC
It was good for a while
Had a great annual relationship with this campground. When we first started going they did not have their canoes and kayaks service. We had our our own so no big deal. They let us put in and take out. Then they started their livery service. They were hesitant about letting us use they put in and take out spot but since we would help with some of the chores around the campground we built a good relationship with the owners. They once said "you are the only ones we allow to do this" thought that we were sort of grandfathered in at that point. 20 years later....they must have forgotten their words and we were told since we took out our canoes at there site we were not allowed to come back ever again. You word goes a long way in my book and it evidently got forgotten or they just got mean.
UPNORTH T.GuideCamp Atterbury Campground
Camp Atterbury Fam Camp
Level sites, electric and sewer at each site, clean facilities, camp ground clean. Was quite less the muffled sounds of the gun range for reserve troops training/qualifying. Mark the host was very helpful and inviting. Free laundry facilities. There is no WiFi, cell coverage was good. I used a Starlink and worked great. This RV park is on base and you need verified access. Overall it’s a nice place for the price (stayed 5 days).
MickandKarla W.
LegendIndianapolis KOA
Super Deluxe Sites are Worth It
The Indianapolis KOA was easy to find just off I-70. We had heard that check-in involved a tight turn near the office, but we had no issues navigating the turn with our 40’ fifth wheel and F450. Check-in was quick and easy, and we proceeded to deluxe Paw Pen Site D55, a pull-through with full hookups. We’ve stayed at KOAs with Paw Pens before, but this location had the largest fenced dog area we’ve seen to date, which was a nice surprise. Cell coverage was solid with 3 bars on both Verizon and T-Mobile. The campground has a lot of mature trees, so satellite service could be challenging depending on site location. For this overnight stay, we used our T-Mobile Home Internet and saw 35.4 Mbps download speeds instead of deploying Starlink. Campground Wi-Fi was available but slow at 3.89 Mbps download. The laundry room was clean and well maintained, with large washers and dryers. There was signage noting that the well water may stain white clothing, but we washed some white items without any issues. Take a few minutes to read the campground rules—they’re surprisingly hilarious and worth the laugh. Overall, this was a great overnight stop and one of the better KOA stays we’ve had.
- DDominic M.Scout
Bachelor Runn Campground
Run down
We camped here for a little over a year and the place has gone downhill fast. Property is hardly kept up, owner allows trashy campers yo be abandoned on the property, most of the people camping here don’t pay, loose dogs and cats run around the campground. Price is $700 for four weeks with electric only. Bath house is disgusting. The area and space is nice but that’s about it
Guide to Carmel
Cabin camping near Carmel, Indiana offers accommodations 20-40 miles from the city center with varying amenities based on season. Most cabin rentals in this region maintain seasonal operations from April through October, though some properties offer year-round availability. Winter cabin options typically include enhanced heating systems and insulation compared to summer-only units.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: The lake at Hidden Paradise Campground provides fishing access alongside creek activities. "Our son fished and we watched random people float down river. It was perfect for overnight stay passing through," notes one visitor about the riverside experience.
Water recreation: Quarry swimming and water activities are popular during summer months. A reviewer explains Hidden Paradise offers "a quarry full to swim with an aqua playground, with use of free life preservers, a creek to kayak or float and a clean campground!"
Concert transportation: Mystic Waters Campground offers special transportation for concert-goers at nearby venues. "We enjoyed the bus ride both days to see Dave Matthews Band," mentions one camper who appreciated this service.
What campers like
Lakeside relaxation: Some cabins offer direct water access for summer visitors. "Lake at the campground is great to float around in on a hot summer day," shares a Mystic Waters guest who enjoyed water recreation during warmer months.
Farm animal interaction: The small Acacia Farms cabin rental provides unique agricultural experiences. A reviewer describes it as "an awesome spot to slow down in the country and enjoy being around some small farm animals."
Family activities: Structured entertainment programs run at many campgrounds throughout peak season. One visitor to Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park reported, "Tons to do with the kids, organized activities are well done. Staff stays on top of everything and is super helpful."
What you should know
Site accessibility: Some cabins require lengthy walks from parking areas, especially during wet conditions. "We stayed on site 107 on a Sunday night and had the section all to ourselves. I think the place is quite busy on weekends though," notes a Hidden Paradise visitor.
Facility variations: Bathroom conditions can vary significantly between properties, with some requiring renovation. At S and H Campground, one camper observed, "The only thing we didn't like was the bathroom conditions. The floor tiles were breaking off and there was certainly a mold issue."
Noise considerations: Highway proximity affects some cabin locations more than others. A visitor to Mystic Waters noted, "This is a great campground for RVs and cabins, but unfortunately not for tents as the highway 69 is too noisy. Also there are not a lot of trees."
Tips for camping with families
Pool amenities: Several campgrounds feature specialized water features for children. One S and H Campground visitor mentioned, "Very nice campground. They have a little section full of carnival like rides. Several playgrounds! Campground big and spacious."
Entertainment options: Some properties provide rental equipment for family activities. According to a Jellystone visitor, "You can rent pedal bikes, pedal boats, store is well stocked."
Off-season benefits: Visiting during weekdays or shoulder seasons reduces crowds at family-oriented facilities. A visitor to Old Mill Run Park shared, "Quiet campground in September. I would do this again."
Tips from RVers
Site leveling: Prepare for uneven terrain at some locations, particularly at older facilities. A camper at S and H Campground reported, "Our site was incredibly uneven."
Arrival timing: Plan to arrive during daylight hours for easier cabin location and setup. One Hidden Paradise camper advised, "While the campground sign can be seen from the main road on the way in- it all disappears in the dark after you turn onto the road. It needs to be marked better."
Hookup positioning: Check connection locations before finalizing reservations. "Site was 70% flooded. Fortunately we have two entrance doors," reported an S and H camper after heavy rain, highlighting the importance of understanding site drainage.
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