Best Glamping near English, IN

Marengo Cave Campgrounds provides upscale glamping options with comfortable amenities situated near a National Natural Landmark cave system. The glamping areas feature electrical hookups, picnic tables under gazebos, and fire pits positioned along a scenic creek, creating an immersive natural setting while maintaining essential comforts. "The campground is small and intimate. We had sites 8-9 and they were perfect. Lots of activities and of course the cave. Staff was great," shared one visitor who appreciated the combination of natural beauty and convenience. Beyond the standard accommodations, Marengo Cave offers newer luxury cabin options for those seeking enhanced comfort with access to heated bathroom facilities, continuous hot water, and proximity to cave tours and activities.

Cave exploration forms the centerpiece of the glamping experience, with two distinct caverns—Crystal Palace and Dripstone—available for guided tours just steps from the glamping accommodations. The campground provides numerous recreational options including yard games in the open-air pavilion, mining activities for children, and a gift shop catering to rock enthusiasts. According to a visitor, "It's both great for kids and adults. The people are super friendly and there are two different parts to explore." While enjoying modern comforts, guests should note cellular service is limited, creating a true disconnected retreat experience. The property offers seasonal availability with electric hookups, showers, and covered gathering spaces for family events, making it ideal for those seeking nature immersion with essential amenities.

Best Glamping Sites Near English, Indiana (26)

    1. Indian-Celina Recreation Area

    20 Reviews
    Saint Croix, IN
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 843-4880

    $21 - $44 / night

    "This was a very quiet campsite in southern Indiana. We had a hard time finding dispered camping in the national Forest so we settled for this site."

    "Our camp host was so sweet and gave us a box fan to use (there is electrical) so that we could have some relief from the heat.  

    Our camp site was nice and private yet close to a bathroom.  "

    2. O'Bannon Woods State Park Campground

    20 Reviews
    Leavenworth, IN
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 738-8232

    $19 - $496 / night

    "The staff was fairly nice, and even helped us out with a bit of a Karen camper. The sites have an asphalt pad that are mostly level. 50,30,20 amp service in one box."

    "Bathhouses feel luxuriously clean and large compared to most campgrounds. There are multiple play areas for children and beautiful hiking trails within and around the campground itself."

    3. Marengo Cave Campgrounds

    8 Reviews
    English, IN
    7 miles
    Website

    $27 / night

    "Sites equipped with electricity, a gazebo & picnic table, and fire pit. Camp store, cave tours, gift shop, and other pay activities are within steps of camping, but only open until 5:00."

    "The campgrounds are all equipped with a nice fire pit, picnic table, lean to, and the availability of electric hookup. The campgrounds also has a couple newer cabins that look really cute."

    4. Youngs Creek Horse Camp

    8 Reviews
    Paoli, IN
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 547-7051

    "Site accommodates both horse, drive in and walk-in camping. There’s a privy and water on site. Campsites have fire rings and picnic tables."

    "It sports a good-sized pavilion and well-maintained his and hers vault toilets. The camp sites were generous in size with gravel parking, fairly level pads, picnic tables, and a fire ring."

    5. Hoosier National Forest North Face Loop Campground

    3 Reviews
    Saint Croix, IN
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 547-7051

    "There are two lakes, Indian and Celina , in the immediate area, electric motors only, which just adds to my liking it;)."

    "My husband and I have been to Lake Celina for a day hike before, so when planning where to go for a weekend of car camping choosing this place was a no brainer."

    6. Hoosier National Forest South Slope Loop Campground

    3 Reviews
    Saint Croix, IN
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 547-7051

    "South Slope Loop At Hoosier National Forest is located second campground in on your way to Celina lake. This is the RV friendly campground with electrical hookups for your toys."

    "Found Hoosier National Park website wasn't available, we arrived seeking 1st come 1st served... and got it! 👍 Thank You, LORD!"

    7. Celina Recreation Area

    2 Reviews
    Saint Croix, IN
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 547-7051

    "I went for years with my family growing up in a pop up and pull behind. I recently went tent camping there and it was awesome as usual."

    "Celina Recreation Area is located in Hoosier National Forest near Branchville, IN off IN37."

    8. Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph

    33 Reviews
    Santa Claus, IN
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 937-4458

    $45 - $101 / night

    "This is a fun family Campground located adjacent to holiday world and Splashin Safari. There are golf carts for rent, nice camp stores, pools, playground, putt putt golf course, arcade and more."

    "Wow, Lake Rudolph Campground is huge! "

    9. Newton-Stewart

    1 Review
    Birdseye, IN
    11 miles
    Website

    "Didn’t camp/ just used the bathroom. Primitive. 45 spots."

    10. Sleeping Bear Retreat

    2 Reviews
    French Lick, IN
    16 miles
    Website

    $20 - $55 / night

    "Bathrooms were decent, plus they have disc golf, huge chess, and paintball!"

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Glamping Reviews near English, IN

274 Reviews of 26 English Campgrounds


  • C
    Jun. 14, 2018

    Horine Reservation Camping at Jefferson County Memorial Forest

    Great back woods camping with little ammenities

    overall a good place, the group site are fairly large and have running water and compost latrines. Parking is not on site but only a short walk. Lots of trail access. fishing at a stocked public lake is a short drive.

  • Sarah S.
    Oct. 18, 2020

    Marengo Cave Campgrounds

    Small sites but very clean!

    Camp sites are pretty small, but are aligned along a small stream. Heavy truck and train traffic can be heard at all hours. Sites equipped with electricity, a gazebo & picnic table, and fire pit. Camp store, cave tours, gift shop, and other pay activities are within steps of camping, but only open until 5:00. No security or staff at all after hours. Bath house was heated, extremely clean with flush toilets, and continual hot water. City water access in the middle of the campsite. Play area and 2 large covered areas for get together's. Newer cabins looked very nice from outside. Caves are obviously a must see while there. More caves are within driving distance.

  • Stefanie W.
    Oct. 12, 2021

    Scales Lake Park

    Nice but Close to Neighbors

    We camped here in the middle of October. The sites are very close together, so when the campsites are full you don't feel like you have much privacy or personal space. It was nice having full hookups for our camper, and there are plenty of hiking trails to get out and explore. Scales Lake is beautiful, my daughter enjoyed the playground and the petting zoo, and we'd probably like to come back, just maybe not on such a busy weekend.

  • Kelsey R.
    Nov. 3, 2024

    O'Bannon Woods State Park Campground

    Shaded and secluded

    Obannon Overall, this is a nice state park to camp in. Staff was very friendly. They have ice and wood. My kids enjoyed the nature center, pioneer village, and one of the easy trails.

    We stayed in 220. It was nice to be right by the playground and bathrooms (which is what we wanted). Some spots near the back would be nice and secluded like the 180s and 190s and they’re still not too far from the bathrooms and playground. The better playground is in loop A.

    I will say, I didn’t see any staff members cleaning up trash, getting campsites ready, or anything the 2 days we were there. Even though we went in November, it was a nice weekend and wasn’t dead, so I was surprised I didn’t see anyone cleaning. Wasn’t the cleanest state campground we’ve been at in Indiana. Certainly wasn’t awful though either.

    My biggest gripe was they were hosting a huge cycling group. Like the whole loop A. We were all the way back in C. They held a concert that went on from like 8-11 pm. Being in a pop up, it was so loud and never ending. Made it difficult for my kids to sleep. If they’re going to hold (or allow) events like these, it should be posted on their website. Even with our sound machine, we still couldn’t block it out. I realize quiet hours aren’t until 11, but to me there’s a difference.

    There is also hardly any signage and spots are difficult to find. No arrows about which way to go, signs saying which loop you’re in, and spots are only marked on the electrical boxes.

    Overall, may stay again and try out the pool since we’re not too far from home, but I wouldn’t go out of my way to stay here.

  • J
    Jun. 17, 2019

    Starve Hollow State Rec Area Campground

    Good variety

    Starve Hollow offers camping from full hookup, electric only (by the lake), tent camping, and cabins.  The lake has a swimming area (no lifeguards), playgrounds, and bathhouse.  The lake allows boats with electric trolling motor only. 

    We stayed in the full hookup section (camping facilities: electric, sewer, and water hookup as well as fire ring, picnic table, and parking spur at each site. Modern restrooms/showers(wheelchair accessible) are available nearby. 53 sites available, sites 222, 232, and 234 are wheelchair accessible).  The bathhouse was clean (even though it rained most of the weekend).  these sites are a good size and able to get any size Trailer or RV into these sites.  There is mostly grass on most of the sites in this area.

    The campground also offers electric only sites (camping facilities: electric hookup, fire ring, picnic table and parking spur at each site. Drinking water is available in area. Modern restrooms/showers(wheelchair accessible) are available nearby. Dumping station is available. There are 87 sites available. Sites 28, 44, 65, 75 and 90 are wheelchair accessible).  They have about 20 sites that back up right to the lake allowing fishing from your campsite.  Keep in mind that a lot of the electric only sites are very tight with a lot of trees in the area.  I can probably only get my 36 ft 5th wheel into a third of the sites, but there are many of sites that had shorter units on them.   

    Cabins:  Starve Hollow has 13 rent-a-camp cabins available March-Nov.(closed Dec.-Feb.)(NOTE: Local sales only during off season/winter months, contact property for details). Each cabin has a front porch with a swing, outside electric outlet and front porch light. Inside there are two small rooms each providing a ceiling fan with light, a heating/cooling unit and electrical outlets. The front room offers a small table with bench seats, corner shelf, chair, rocking chair, and a loft. The back room offers a bunk bed(single) and a double bed(NO LINENS or MATTRESS PROVIDED). Air mattress recommended.

    Fishing/Boating Starve-Hollow Lake has three boat ramps to choose from, one at the dam and two in the electric campground. Kayak, rowboat and canoe rental is available. A valid Indiana fishing license is required. Rowboat and canoe rental is available from mid April through October. Starve-Hollow Lake is a trolling motor only lake. For campers a fish cleaning station is available.

    Swimming A large beach is available for swimming from the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Restrooms, dressing facilities, showers, and food concessions are available to visitors. Wheelchair ramps allow access to beach and concession area.

    Picnicking There are picnic areas and picnic shelters that can be reserved. Both shelters can be accessed by wheelchair. The East shelter has an electrical outlet. Picnic tables and grills are located at the picnic sites. A wheelchair accessible playground, basketball goals, softball fields, horseshoe pits and a sand volleyball court are located on or near the swimming beach.

    Hiking Trails Starve Hollow has several hiking trails to explore that total approximately 11 miles.

  • J
    Sep. 15, 2022

    Louisville South KOA

    Tent sites stink here, $50+, very expensive

    Tent sites: steep hill with rodents living there. Gravel driveway leading to tent sites: a trench sure to rip the exhaust off your car. The RVers and workers: they make it obvious you are beneath them. Pets allowed: you WILL be up all night with the barking chihuaua on the next site. Airplanes flying over head as you are getting ready to sleep. Traverse the lawn to the faraway bathroom to ruin your shoes at 2am. Laundry on-site but the workers will scowl while you use it. Catch all this ire for the grand old price of $50+ per night.

  • J
    Oct. 19, 2018

    Starve Hollow State Rec Area Campground

    Great place! We will come back!

    There are full hook-up sites and electric. Regular electric sites on the water are beautiful but not sure we could park our 41 ft fifth wheel on a water site. Trails are rugged at times and you can access them through campground. We are here in the fall but the beach looks like a good size. Boat rentals. Cabins look cute. We peeked in one. Double bed with bunks in room. Theres a loft for kids. A/C and heat but not bathroom. Bring a mattress or sleeping bags or you will sleep on wood. I recommend the water cabins. Playgrounds are sprinkled throughout. DNR dont patrol a lot. Quiet campground.

  • Jill R.
    Jul. 18, 2016

    Louisville South KOA

    Dirty Derby

    WE went to this KOA during the kentucky derby weekend, so of course you can expect it to be packed, we made reservations months ahead. When we got there is was not only packed, but there was no one enforcing the quiet hours, and it seemed like the cleaning staff could not keep up. There were loud people all through the night, and trash was overflowing everywhere. I'm not sure what it's like during other weeks of the year, but during the kentucky derby week it is a hot mess.

  • S
    Apr. 27, 2020

    Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph

    The most fun!!!!!

    This is a fun family Campground located adjacent to holiday world and Splashin Safari. There are golf carts for rent, nice camp stores, pools, playground, putt putt golf course, arcade and more. This campground has lots of family fun activities Such as a glow parade, karaoke night, arts and crafts, and more. The Halloween themed weekends are so much fun with a campsite decorating contest,  trick-or-treating etc.


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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near English, IN is Indian-Celina Recreation Area with a 4.4-star rating from 20 reviews.

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