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Best Cabin Camping near Columbia City, IN

256 Reviews

Several cabin accommodations exist near Columbia City, Indiana at established state parks and private campgrounds. Chain O' Lakes State Park Campground offers cabins with varying amenity levels, from basic structures to more equipped options with electricity and heating. Bixler Lake Park & Campground provides cabin rentals with access to shower facilities and restrooms, while Camp Timber Lake features cabins with electric hookups. Pokagon State Park Campground includes cabin accommodations alongside tent and RV sites with full utilities including water, electric, and sewer hookups. According to one visitor, "The facility is clean and very safe," with amenities suitable for longer stays.

Options range from rustic structures to fully furnished cabins depending on location. Most state park cabins require advance reservations, especially during summer months when availability becomes limited. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Plymouth offers cabin rentals but receives mixed reviews, with one visitor noting it "felt more like a mobile home park" with seasonal campers occupying most sites. Pet policies vary by location, with most campgrounds allowing pets in designated cabins for additional fees. Mississinewa Lake Campground and Indian Springs Campground both provide cabin options with electric hookups and shower facilities.

Most cabins include basic furniture and beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, pillows, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities vary significantly between locations, from simple fire rings with picnic tables to cabins with microwaves or small refrigerators. Chain O' Lakes and Pokagon State Parks operate camp stores selling firewood and essential supplies. Visitors planning longer stays should bring cooking equipment and food supplies, though small towns near each campground offer grocery and convenience stores. During peak summer months, weekend cabin reservations often require booking several months in advance for popular locations.

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Best Cabin Sites Near Columbia City, Indiana (32)

    1. Chain O' Lakes State Park Campground

    52 Reviews
    Albion, IN
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (260) 636-2654

    $12 - $80 / night

    "There are five facilities with showers and running water and six pit toilets. drinking water is accessible throughout the park."

    "However, the many amenities are a great way to find peace with the 9 lakes, 12 trails and a beach for swimming."

    2. Chain O'lakes State Park Dispersed Campsite

    3 Reviews
    Albion, IN
    13 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."

    3. Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park at Plymouth

    5 Reviews
    Pierceton, IN
    12 miles

    4. Camp Timber Lake

    4 Reviews
    Roanoke, IN
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (260) 672-3251

    $20 - $25 / night

    "Escaped to this little place on the outskirts of Fort Wayne, Indiana and it was absolutely worth it. Everyone was nice including the neighboring campers."

    "Campground is located on private property and all of the primitive spots are right on the lake or very close to it. "

    5. Indian Springs Campground

    10 Reviews
    Garrett, IN
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (260) 357-5572

    $20 - $89 / night

    "They have a waterslide, big store, hand scooped ice cream, clean bathrooms and boat rentals."

    6. Pic-A-Spot Campground

    1 Review
    Pierceton, IN
    15 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!!"

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

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

    $12 - $25 / night

    "Beach within the park. Comfort Stations are fairly clean. 3 playgrounds. some woodsy sites. Visit Pirate’s Cove Marina for supplies, wood, and boat rentals."

    "Most of the campsites were in need of a fresh layer of gravel for their parking pads. The restrooms were clean, and the hot water was plentiful for my shower."

    8. Pokagon State Park Campground

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

    $16 - $480 / night

    "About seventy-five percent of the sites are electric. We stayed in Site 255, which was not electric (booked last minute)."

    "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)."

    9. Bixler Lake Park & Campground

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

    $25 - $60 / night

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

    10. Mississinewa Lake Campground

    24 Reviews
    Somerset, IN
    40 miles
    +1 (765) 473-6528

    $16 - $50 / night

    "If you want woodsy, private sites, don’t come here. Most are grassy and sunny. There are many areas where the sites back up close to each other. 2 rows of full hookup."

    "Campsites have a gravel parking pad, picnic table, fire-ring, electrical hookups, and thick health grass which is awesome if you're staying in a tent!"

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256 Reviews of 32 Columbia City Campgrounds

  • J
    Jul. 29, 2018

    Mississinewa Lake Campground

    Good campgrounds for boating!

    If you want woodsy, private sites, don’t come here. Most are grassy and sunny. There are many areas where the sites back up close to each other. 2 rows of full hookup. Plenty of 50 amp and many good tent sites. Beach in the park but not walking distance. Great mooring area for campers. Don’t try to pull-thru in any sites that are back-in. DNR will come around repeatedly and ask you to turn around...after you are already set up. Disc golf, trails, store near the beach, cabin rentals.

  • 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.

  • Brian O.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 17, 2024

    Chain O' Lakes State Park Campground

    Can be crowded, but a good park overall

    We were a bit surprised that despite having a paid reservation , we still had to pay a $20 Day usage fee to enter the park, but no matter. This is a sprawling and sometimes confusing campground to find your way in. But the sites are generally shady if a bit close together. There are five facilities with showers and running water and six pit toilets. drinking water is accessible throughout the park.
    The majority of sites have six person tables, though some, especially in the new 385-416 loop have little four person tables. These are also the least shaded.
    Campground and facilities are clean and well maintained.
    The General Store is one of the most impressively well stocked I have ever seen. Equipment, toys, tools, food souvenirs, you name it. Good dry firewood is $6.50 a bundle in the store, $7 on the honor system after hours. It burns fast, so you might want to buy more than you think. The store is open until 9:00 Friday & Saturday, but only 2;PM on Sunday and never on Monday. Keep that in mind if you're doing a 3-day weekend as we did. When checking out, look up to see the beautiful wooden canoe with wildlife inlaid wood.
    Fire pits are mostly round iron with non-adjustable swing-away grills. Booking is through Indiana DNR/ Reserve America so you can see photos of the site you pick.
    This was our second experience with an Indiana state park, and like our first (Pokagon, in the winter) we were impressed with the clear marking of the hiking trails (and canoe trail for that matter) there was a map and guidepost at every junction.
    There's a beach, concession stand and boat rentals on Sand lake, the Park's largest. Lastly, there's a fish cleaning shed with running water outside the campground entrance that anyone in the park can use, something I wish more parks would provide.

  • Laura H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 23, 2020

    Twin Mills Camping Resort

    Beautiful Wooded Campground

    Twin Mills is a really beautiful and quiet RV Campground, with tall trees in Northern Indiana. We frequent this location when getting RV Repairs and visiting Elkhart, the birth place of most RVs.

    There are cabins and tent sites and a large lake access point with a beach area. The playgrounds seemed to be in good shape and the dumpsters were centrally located.

    The park has a gate entrance for security.

    There is a large pool area and basketball court.

    There are several sections in the park, some more wooded and narrow sites, some are more spread out.

    Cellular: T-Mobile had good signal strength and bandwidth, AT&T was not as good but still doable.

    Most of the sites are full hook up, some have 30amp and some have 50amp.

    Amenities: Pool Clubhouse Basketball Volleyball Picnic tables Fire rings Trash Playground Lake access Beach area Dock Cabins Tent sites

  • adrienn S.
    May. 30, 2021

    Chain O' Lakes State Park Campground

    Great for families and group camping

    If you're traveling with kids or enjoy the community of being near your fellow campers this is a great option. If you are looking for a peaceful retreat this may be a bit loud and busy. However, the many amenities are a great way to find peace with the 9 lakes, 12 trails and a beach for swimming. The lakes and connecting channels are stunning for canoes and kayaks and there is a convenient rental area. This is a campground of convenience with a very well stocked campground store with reasonable prices right next to the entrance. There is firewood and ice for sale as well as staple cooking items and cute souvenirs. The campsites are spacious and have a picnic table and fire pit at each. This campground is a great way to stay close to the fun and other campers. With so many options there is a something for everyone! Safe travels happy campers 😄

  • Deb F.
    Jul. 5, 2018

    Chain O' Lakes State Park Campground

    Much to do if desired, fishing, boating, swimming, hiking much more!❣️

    Wooded, grassy, all conveniences, friendly, huge playground for kids yet it offers peaceful enjoymentl so what more can you ask for while camping🐟🤩 Close to small town, Albion with a great brew pub, scenically Historic Courthouse and little shops one small grocery also straight due South appx 15mi is another Historic Courthouse in Columbia City offering a bit more retail. As mentioned, boat rentals & the fishing is very rewarding with great tasting panfish and an inside fish cleaning station of clean & no bugs convenience. Sandy beach swimming with hot showers and snack shack. Bird watching is a must for me giving me a real sense of peace and fulfillment! Happy travels and enjoy our green country of lakes and farms in NE Indiana 💞

  • Jackie F.
    Aug. 6, 2022

    KOA Campground Middlebury

    Decent for a quick stop

    Got us in last minute when our other plans fell through. Site was only $35 for a back in water/electric. Grateful for it but wouldn’t have booked this otherwise. Site was unlevel and ran into a hill on the back end. Not much space on ether side of us. Corner lot and the rec center and basketball court was directly behind. Kids cutting through the campsite all the time.

    We called several times before anyone answered and the store was clearly understaffed. Although the staff was kind and doing their best. Picnic table is on its last legs and fire ring looked like it was run over. Overall it was a little shabby but definitely not bad. Good for a place to sleep but I wouldn’t book a week here. Not many restaurant options either and also no signs for this one on the highway.

  • N
    Jul. 20, 2016

    Mississinewa Lake Campground

    Short but fun stay

    Campsites have a gravel parking pad, picnic table, fire-ring, electrical hookups, and thick health grass which is awesome if you're staying in a tent! The have public wifi that isn't really working that often. There was a truck delivering firewood making rounds through the campground which was very convenient. Stuff to do - disc golf, beach, beach volleyball, hiking & biking trails, boating/fishing. Unfortunately we didn't get to stay here for long, so we're planning on coming back soon.

  • T S.
    Sep. 19, 2021

    Pokagon State Park Campground

    Extensive Campground

    This is an extremely large campground. About seventy-five percent of the sites are electric. We stayed in Site 255, which was not electric (booked last minute). This site was fairly level but very close to other sites…wouldn’t recommend it. However, Site 269 (next to Site 277) afforded great privacy and was large; among the non-electric sites this was the best I saw. I did not survey the electric sites, but I’m sure the site matters a lot. Non-electric sites are $20.00, plus a $9.00 park entrance fee.

    There are numerous walking trails, along with horse and bike trails. Additionally, there are boat rentals, horseback rides, pony rentals, swimming, nature center, and a restaurant at the inn.

    This is a family oriented park. Extended family groupings are very common. Nevertheless, people and their children are well behaved.

    I would recommend this campground for two days or more. A one day stay will mean you probably won’t see much of this wonderful park. The only reason I gave it a four was that even in mid-September it was packed.

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