Best Tent Camping near Delphi, IN

Delphi, Indiana offers tent campers several established options within a reasonable drive. French Post Park provides basic tent camping facilities with sites that accommodate families and beginner campers. Located along the water, this Carroll County park features a designated tent camping section separate from parking areas. Approximately 20 miles southwest in Attica, the Family Campground offers additional tent camping, while Clovis Creek, situated east of Delphi, provides 20 tent sites accessible via multiple entry methods including drive-in, walk-in, and boat-in access.

Most tent campgrounds near Delphi maintain basic amenities suited for primitive tent setups. French Post Park includes picnic tables and fire rings at their designated tent sites, with toilet facilities available on the grounds. Campers should note that drinking water is not available at these sites, requiring visitors to bring their own supply. Reservations are required at French Post Park and can be arranged through the town offices. Clovis Creek provides firewood and allows pets, though it lacks toilets and trash services, making it more suitable for experienced tent campers comfortable with primitive conditions.

The tent-only sections at these campgrounds offer a more authentic outdoor experience compared to mixed-use facilities. At French Post Park, the separate tent area creates a quieter environment away from vehicles. Sites are arranged to maximize privacy while maintaining access to common facilities. The park's proximity to water features enhances the camping experience, providing recreational opportunities beyond the campsite itself. One camper noted that French Post Park "seems like a beginner place to go camping. Easy for families with young kids" with "a boat camp right into the water" and amenities like playgrounds and picnic shelters. Walk-in tent locations at Clovis Creek offer increased seclusion for those seeking a more immersive natural experience without sacrificing reasonable access to their vehicles.

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Best Tent Sites Near Delphi, Indiana (3)

1. French Post Park
1 Review
Yeoman, IN
9 miles
Website
+1 (574) 652-3114
"They have a tent camping section in one area with rooms to leave cars. A boat camp right into the water. A playground. A shelter with plenty of picnic tables to have a fairly large gathering."
2. Attica Family Campground
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Attica, IN
38 miles
Website
+1 (765) 762-6189

3. Clovis Creek
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Cicero, IN
43 miles
+1 (317) 385-0820
$25 - $45 / night

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297 Reviews of 3 Delphi Campgrounds

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Timothy
Traveler
Aug. 6, 2021
Shades State Park Campground
Wooded Sandstone canyon with primitive camping.
Located north of turkey run state park shades offers all the hiking and scenic terrain with less amenities and less crowds. Sugar creek cuts through the ancient sandstone floor creating canyon walls. The park is connected to a nature preserve that dose allow backpacking but has designated camping within the park separate from the car camping sites, so you can’t set up camp on the trail. The car camping sites, labeled as family camping, are primitive only with vault toilets. There is a shower located in the campsite with flushing toilets. Campsites are close but most have trees separating them for privacy. Avoid sites next to toilets or dumpsters their practically in your site. There’s no cellular signal in the park so heads up. Ice and wood are located for sale at the entrance. If you have little ones there are a few playgrounds located in the park including one in the campsite which is located a short hike in the woods. This park is quite, shaded, rugged at times and the canyon/creek can be breathtaking. Although I would go early or late in the season to avoid Indiana’s humid muggy summer heat.
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Hannah
Guide
Jun. 23, 2023
Shades State Park Campground
Awesome Backpack Camp!
Took my son on his first backpacking trip this week and felt like Shades would be a perfect trial run for us together. I don’t think this camp gets enough love as it’s a relatively short hike for most seasoned backpackers. Great for trial runs and gear testing. The trail was (recently) well maintained in sections, but there are spots that are a little weedy. That’s to be expected I think with a park that doesn’t see as much traffic as another well known park in the area (that doesn’t offer a backpack camp). The camp itself was fantastic. It doesn’t boast great views or any scenic points, but it is fabulously maintained and well thought out. Several awesome sites to choose from and we had our pick as the only campers there. Every site had a fire ring and picnic table, with paths heading to the bathroom and water. The bathrooms were pretty much immaculate and the water was great. We didn’t hike in early enough to take the path to play at Sugar Creek, but I won’t make that mistake again. Next time, because there will be a next time, we’ll go earlier for more downtime around camp. So glad we’re close enough we can make this trip again soon! Park entry: $7 Camping fee: $12 With tax our total was $19.84. If you have an IN state park card you can avoid the entry fee.
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nicole B.
Traveler
Jun. 8, 2018
Ross Camp
Lafayette Parks and Rec
Nice sites. Awesome shower house! close to Ross Park. A little chapel. This is a relax campground for those not into all the hiking if you just want to sit by your fire. A few primitive sites. No alcohol allowed. We rent a site here instead of hotels.
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Arthur P.
Guide
Jul. 20, 2021
White River Campground
Quick getaway
Nice camp ground along the white river with several sites along the waterway. Clean, well maintained, knowledgeable and friendly staff. Paved road with level concrete sites, could be a little more spacious, but all n all laid out nicely with aluminum picnic tables, and fire ring, 50 and 30 amp hook ups along with H20, and several full hook ups. Tent camping also available. Well stocked camp store. The facilities up front by the office are very clean and have showers with hot water. They could use a bench in the shower stall for your clothing and a space To get dressed discreetly. The facility at the end of the campground dosent have showers and are adequate but not quite as nice. Campground is in a good location close to many amenities
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Nick S.
Guide
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.
Lee D.
Legend
Nov. 25, 2019
Heritage Farm Alpaca Experience
A truly wonderful experience!
I learned of this place through the Dyrt (thank you!) and knew I wanted to stay here! There are several options available: tent camping (including a tree tent!), RV camping (two with electric hookups), and a 170-year-old log cabin. If you are RV camping, there are two very clean, private, and fully stocked "outhouses" (see photo below)

We originally planned to camp in our van but with below-freezing temperatures and a forecasted snowstorm, we decided to take refuge in the log cabin. To call this a log cabin is a disservice; yes, it is made from logs(and is 170 years old) but I was expecting a tiny one-room cabin; instead it is a two-story cozy home that can sleep up to six people, all in one upstairs room (two full-size beds and two twin beds; would be great for families). It was cozy and warm, heated by a gas stove. The bathroom (with a shower) is accessed from just outside the back door but is heated. The kitchen is an outdoor grill and picnic table, but we did not use this.

Tim and Beth were very welcoming, as was Juno, their dog. 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). Also on the farm is Stormy, the horse, chickens, and some barn cats. There is a shop that sells goods made from Alpaca wool and we made sure to visit before departing.

Staying here was truly special and we hope to return to camp in one of the RV spots or the tree tent in the future.
amber P.
Guide
Jul. 9, 2021
France Park
No alcohol , unfriendly, staff, nice swimming area
No alcohol, unfriendly, staff, nice swimming area
Sondra D.
Traveler
May. 11, 2019
Prophetstown State Park Campground
Prophetstown State Park
Prophetstown State Park is located between Lafayette and Battleground, IN. It proved to be a lovely place to stay. We parked in Spruce Loop which had spacious sites and full hookups. I especially appreciated the fact that all the sites were, at the least, partially shaded and at a distance from neighboring sites. We were also within easy walking distance of a spacious and clean vault toilet. A little further walk brings you to a large restroom/shower facility. It also was very clean. The full hookup sites are in Spruce Loop. Electric only sites are in Savanna Loop. They are fairly new so not offering much shade as yet, although plenty of young trees are sprouting. They park offers much in the way of hiking, biking, playgrounds, basketball court, spacious shelters, a farm and nature center to visit, plus a large fun, water park. We plan to return with our bikes and also with a grandchild soon.
Michael L.
Traveler
Mar. 29, 2021
Prophetstown State Park Campground
Prairie-style w half full hookups & half electric. Great for RVs & tents.
Not too far out of the way, this is Indiana's newest state park, if I'm not mistaken, and it shows. The lower loop is all full hookups with 50, 30, and 20 amp service and respectably woody. The back loop is more open grassland type camping, but it has electric at every location and water every 2-4 sites.

There's a big playground including a section for younger kids and the main area for 5-12 year olds. About a half mile outside of the campground is another, smaller, playground in the state park. And about a mile and a half outside of the campground back towards the entrance to the state park is a water park. The aquatic center was not open during my stay, but according to the web is open Memorial Day through Labor Day and is $5 per person (3 and under free). It's a VERY short car ride, a maybe 30 minute walk, or a reasonably short bike ride from the camp sites.

AT&T service at my site seemed to average 2 bars. Sometimes 1, sometimes 3. No wifi.

There's a primitive-style potty shack with 2 restrooms in between the two sections and a bathhouse in the center of the back loop. My wife said the hot water wasn't working (I would have docked them a half star for that, but The Dyrt only does full stars and we only stayed 2 nights), so you may just call and ask if they've had any complaints about it recently.

Firewood was available, but it was honor system and cost $5.35 cash only. I assume the price is set by the state, but exact change is rare for us so that was a mild annoyance.