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Best Cabin Camping near Evansville, IN

151 Reviews

Several cabin campgrounds within 30 miles of Evansville provide year-round lodging options. Harmonie State Park Campground in New Harmony offers cabin rentals with electric hookups, heating, and basic furnishings. Scales Lake Park in Boonville features cabins with lake views and proximity to swimming areas. "Very private and quiet with less than 10 sites on property! Owners are very friendly! Does have above ground pool along with swing set, trampoline for kiddos," notes one visitor about Camp Safe Haven, which offers cabin accommodations year-round.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Lincoln State Park provides cabin rentals with modern bathhouses nearby, while Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph offers more upscale cabin options with kitchens and private bathrooms. Diamond Lake Resort Campground in Owensboro, Kentucky maintains cabins with electric hookups and water access. According to a camper, "We stayed in a tent camp site but noticed the cabins looked well-maintained with good spacing between units." Most locations require advance reservations, especially during summer months when Holiday World attracts families to the Santa Claus area.

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Basic cooking facilities vary by location—some offer only fire rings with grills while others provide kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. John James Audubon State Park Campground cabins operate seasonally from April through November, with limited winter availability at other locations. Warrick County Park Scales Lake Park provides cabin rentals with firewood available for purchase on-site. Nearby dollar stores and local markets offer basic provisions, though stocking up in Evansville before arrival is recommended for extended stays.

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Best Cabin Sites Near Evansville, Indiana (17)

    1. Scales Lake Park

    17 Reviews
    Boonville, IN
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 897-6200

    $17 - $140 / night

    "Nice beach, trails and playground. Friendly camper. Pet friendly. Would've given 5 stars but our site was tight. Squeezed between 2 sites, out the front door fight to neighbors sewer hose."

    "There’s a beach for swimming and a shower house. The RV sites are kinda cramped. We prefer the primitive sites on the other side of the lake. Literally just a picnic table and fire pit."

    2. Harmonie State Park Campground

    34 Reviews
    New Harmony, IN
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 682-4821

    $20 - $23 / night

    "This is a small state park in an out of the way part of the state. Located in Southwest Indiana, about 40 miles from Evansville. 

    This is a typical Indiana State Park."

    "Ranger Review: Primus at Harmonie State Park

    I recently visited Harmonie State Park near New Harmony, In. https://indianastateparks.reserveamerica.com/campgroundDetails.do?"

    3. John James Audubon State Park Campground

    6 Reviews
    Henderson, KY
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 826-2247

    $20 - $34 / night

    "John J Audubon State Park has some awesome architecture and the feel of old school parks.

    Near Henderson, Ky off the Pennyrile Parkway and a stone throw away from Evansville, In."

    "There are some very nice hiking trails and a great museum and nature center."

    4. Miles Landing Campground

    5 Reviews
    Chandler, IN
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 457-6447

    $2 - $40 / night

    "Managment provided viewing glasses and arranged for a food truck."

    "Can drive directly to it. Lovely area with fishing not far from the campsite. Full hookups on every site, have in trees half in direct sun."

    5. Warrick County Park Scales Lake Park

    3 Reviews
    Boonville, IN
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 897-6200

    "There is a small petting zoo at the park and in the morning they let the animals out to feed on the grass. So expect to see them in the campground. Harmless and unique."

    "There was a free petting zoo which was great but the animals seemed very discontented. The trails were interesting but vacant of trail markers and some plaques were vandalized from years before."

    6. Lake Lincoln Campground — Lincoln State Park

    22 Reviews
    Lincoln City, IN
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 937-4710

    $20 - $100 / night

    "Very nice state park campground with electric, (50 on some, 30 on some), and water hookups. Two clean shower houses. Two dump stations."

    "Very pet friendly. Nice, clean bath houses for a state park."

    7. Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph

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

    $45 - $101 / night

    "Pets are allowed and the sites are gravel or concrete. Relax at the pool, enjoy mini golf, playing at the game room, mining for gems, or shooting some hoops."

    "There are options for all kinds of campers: RVs, tents, cabins. If you aren’t going next door to Holiday World, they have a decent size pool and slides, as well as an arcade and playground."

    8. Diamond Lake Resort Campground

    8 Reviews
    Mount Vernon, KY
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 229-4900

    $34 - $38 / night

    "This is a resort not a get away from it all camping. It is well maintained, friendly staff, lots to do for kids. Sites are close, as in any resort style campground."

    "It was also nice to ride the golf cart around the park to get around. We brought ours but you can also rent. The swimming pool stays pretty full but is nice."

    9. Camp Safe Haven by Earthbound Lodging

    1 Review
    Mount Vernon, KY
    26 miles
    Website

    "Very private and quite less than 10 sites on property! Owners are very friendly! Does have above ground pool along with swing set, trampoline for kiddos. Kid, pet friendly!! Open all year!!"

    10. Moffitt Rec Area

    4 Reviews
    Morganfield, KY
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 333-4845

    "Very secluded camping."

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  • C
    Aug. 19, 2020

    Lake Lincoln Campground — Lincoln State Park

    Very nice State Park

    Very nice state park campground with electric, (50 on some, 30 on some), and water hookups. Two clean shower houses. Two dump stations. Lake for swimming, fishing, canoe, paddle boat and Jon boat rentals. Hiking trails and fire tower. Typical camp store on site. Gas station with propane about a mile from the camp ground. Has primitive sites and cabin rentals also. The park has a large outdoor covered amphitheater with several concerts throughout the season. Most sites are pretty level. There are a few that are not. The majority of the sites have at least partial shade. Weekends are usually booked up in advance. Through the week is no problem getting your choice of sites. Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial is adjacent to the State park. It has a living farm. Both are free. Admission to the state park is $7.00 per vehicle or a Indiana State Park annual pass for $50.00 gets you into any Indiana state park anytime for the year. You can book through reserveamerica.com or calling the park directly.

  • Cynthia K.
    Apr. 27, 2022

    Harmonie State Park Campground

    Out of the way

    This is a small state park in an out of the way part of the state. Located in Southwest Indiana, about 40 miles from Evansville. 

    This is a typical Indiana State Park. Some sites are pretty close together, some are spacious. There's electricity, but water is shared. Some sites have 50 amp, so when you're looking to reserve, check that out. IMO, the best site is site 39. It's at the end of the row, with somewhat secluded. It's a walk to the bathroom, but worth it. Site 22 is also a good site at the end of a row & has a trail from the site to the small pond. 

    Be sure to watch for the grade also. Some of the sites had a noticeable incline. 

    Bathrooms are pretty dismal. They smelled bad too. They need to start replacing these old, worn out comfort stations with something from this century! The nature center is in the campground & is pretty small. We enjoyed it though.

    The camp store is in the park office& is ridiculous. Bring everything you need, cause you won't find it there!

    8 trails the longest is 2.5 miles, the shortest.25 miles. There's also mountain bike trails & a 4 mile horse trail.

  • Lisa S.
    Apr. 16, 2019

    Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph

    Great Family Fun and Adventure

    Such a wonderful family oriented campground with excellent amenities. Pets are allowed and the sites are gravel or concrete. Relax at the pool, enjoy mini golf, playing at the game room, mining for gems, or shooting some hoops. There is also a shuttle that will take you to Holiday World. Don’t have an RV? Not an issue, choose a cabin, cottage, or stay in one of the rental RVs. They offer restrooms, showers, heat, kitchens and a lot more.

  • Shelly S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 30, 2017

    John James Audubon State Park Campground

    History now

    John J Audubon State Park has some awesome architecture and the feel of old school parks.

    Near Henderson, Ky off the Pennyrile Parkway and a stone throw away from Evansville, In.

    The campground is at the front of the park. Not huge, and it was not crowded when we visited. Plenty of sites to pick from.

    The trails are nice, there is only one that allows dogs. The onsite buildings are old school and have to be seen to be appreciated. Worth the trip or a nice stop off enroute somewhere else.

  • Barry B.
    Jul. 25, 2020

    Scales Lake Park

    Friendly family place

    Nice beach, trails and playground. Friendly camper. Pet friendly. Would've given 5 stars but our site was tight. Squeezed between 2 sites, out the front door fight to neighbors sewer hose.

  • J
    Jul. 11, 2018

    Camp Safe Haven by Earthbound Lodging

    Very private and quiet!!

    Very private and quite less than 10 sites on property! Owners are very friendly! Does have above ground pool along with swing set, trampoline for kiddos. Kid, pet friendly!! Open all year!!

  • Hannah K.
    May. 5, 2022

    Lake Lincoln Campground — Lincoln State Park

    Nice weekend getaway, close to Holiday World!

    We enjoyed our stay here. Very pet friendly. Nice, clean bath houses for a state park. Our spot was super sloped; our tongue was almost on the ground and we still weren’t completely level, thankfully we didn’t notice it while we were in the camper. Not much shade in several spots either so definitely plan to bring a canopy tent or something for shade outside of just your awning. But overall a nice little place to park it for the weekend. Can’t wait for Holiday World to open for the summer so we can book another stay here and make a 10 minute drive instead of a 1 hour drive with 2 toddlers.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 28, 2021

    Cave-in-Rock State Park

    Nice option in southern Illinois

    General: I was a bit apprehensive about this state park because it did not take reservations, so we made sure to arrive by 11 am but we had no reason to worry – compared to other Illinois campgrounds we visited on this trip, this one was almost empty on a Wednesday in mid-October. Steve, the host, was very friendly and checked us in. The rate of $20 for an electric site was reasonable; we put a tag on our site and set off to explore nearby Garden of the Gods for the rest of the day, secure that we had a place to rest our heads for the night! 

    Sites/Facilities: The sites are set a decent amount of space apart and have an additional parking space for a second vehicle. A large picnic table and fire ring (although the windy conditions were not favorable for a fire) completed the site. Some are not completely level, so it was good to be able to select the best site. 

    Bathhouse: The bath/shower house was clean, and the shower had nice hot water and good water pressure. The drainage wasn’t optimal, however, and much of the water ended up in the rest of the bathroom. The only other thing to note is that the generator for the bathhouse is VERY loud so if you are in a site close by (we were across the street and one up), you WILL hear it but thankfully, when not in use, it was quiet through most of the night. 

    Activities/Amenities: There is a playground and picnic shelter, and the (not very deep) cave is cool to explore (a short walk from the campground). There are a dump station and dumpster. I had good cell service (Verizon/three bars) in this campground. 

    Conclusion: Although this state park is right on the Ohio River, the campground is set apart from the river so you will not see the river from the campground but it is close enough to walk to the banks of the river when exploring the cave. Nice place to spend a night.

  • Cynthia K.
    Sep. 26, 2024

    Lake Lincoln Campground — Lincoln State Park

    Very nice!

     Lincoln State Park in Southern Indiana. About as far South as you can go! (In Indiana!). We did a weekend visit.

      150 electric sites. There's 30 & 50 Amp sites with water at each site!

    6 handicap sites. There are NO pull through sites. 

     The best sites are by Lake Lincoln- 40 & 41. 39 is ok, but all 3 of these sites are in the sun most of the day. Also, 40 & 41 are not ON the lake. Trail 1 & a wide grassy area are before the water. The only advantage IMO is an unobstructed view of the water & a short walk to the lake. 

    The sites seemed short, but people were able to park very large rigs in them. Check the site dimensions before booking or call the office to make sure you'll fit. 

      There's a large primitive campground. They have a modern bath house with showers. Some cabins.

      There's 2 bath houses in the electric side with flush toilets & showers. Very clean for a state park! 

      A double dump station. 

    6 trails from easy to moderate. The longest is 3.7 miles. 

      Boating & fishing are popular, but electric motor only. There's boat rental. 

      There's a beach, but closed after Labor Day. The camp store is in the pavilion by the beach & has limited hours after Labor Day. 

      There's a small nature center. 

     Lots of history in the park & in the area. Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial is directly across the road from the state park

     . Santa Claus Indiana& Holiday World are nearby.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are there any lakeside cabins near Evansville, Indiana?

Scales Lake Park offers lakeside accommodations near Evansville with amenities including a nice beach, trails, and playground facilities. The park is pet-friendly and provides a scenic lake setting. Another excellent option is Lake Lincoln Campground at Lincoln State Park, which features accommodations near Lake Lincoln. The lake offers swimming, fishing, and boat rentals including canoes, paddle boats, and Jon boats. The lakeside sites are particularly desirable, offering scenic views and easy water access for recreational activities. Both locations provide an authentic lakeside cabin experience within driving distance of Evansville.

How much do cabin rentals typically cost in the Evansville area?

Cabin rental prices in the Evansville area vary depending on location, amenities, and season. At Cave-in-Rock State Park, which is within driving distance of Evansville, cabins are generally affordable compared to private resorts. For more upscale options, Diamond Lake Resort Campground offers cabin rentals with varying price points based on size and amenities. Generally, state park cabins in the region range from $60-120 per night for basic accommodations, while private resorts with premium amenities may charge $120-250+ per night. Many locations offer weekday discounts and off-season rates that can reduce costs by 20-30%. Most cabins require a two-night minimum stay, especially during peak summer months and holidays.

What state parks with cabin accommodations are located near Evansville?

Harmonie State Park Campground is located about 40 miles from Evansville in Southwest Indiana. This typical Indiana State Park offers various accommodation options with electrical hookups and shared water access. Some sites feature 50 amp service while others have 30 amp. John James Audubon State Park Campground is another excellent option near Henderson, Kentucky, just a short drive from Evansville. The park features classic architecture with an old-school park feel and offers a less crowded camping experience. Both parks provide scenic natural settings with various outdoor recreational activities including hiking trails and are well-maintained with standard state park amenities.

What cabin rental options are available in Evansville, Indiana?

The Evansville area offers several cabin rental options for campers. Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph provides family-oriented cabin accommodations with excellent amenities including swimming pools, mini golf, game rooms, and gem mining activities. For a more intimate experience, Camp Safe Haven by Earthbound Lodging offers a very private setting with fewer than 10 sites on the property. This year-round facility features an above-ground pool, swing sets, and is both kid and pet-friendly. Both locations are within a reasonable drive from Evansville and provide comfortable cabin stays with varying levels of amenities depending on your preference.

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