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Pokagon State Park Campground and Angola/Hogback Lake KOA Holiday provide luxury glamping accommodations amid Indiana's scenic lakes region. These upscale glamping resorts feature yurts and safari-style canvas tents equipped with real beds, electricity, and climate control systems for year-round comfort. Pokagon's glamping accommodations offer proximity to Lake James with private decks overlooking the water. "We could permanent this place," wrote one visitor about the Angola KOA, highlighting its blend of comfort and natural surroundings. The KOA Holiday glamping options include deluxe canvas tents with comfortable furnishings and nearby access to Hogback Lake. Both locations provide upgraded bathroom facilities, with some accommodations featuring en-suite options or premium outdoor shower experiences that maintain the outdoor connection while offering modern conveniences.

The glamping experience extends beyond comfortable accommodations with activities integrated into the natural surroundings. Pokagon State Park's extensive trail system connects with nearby nature preserves, offering glamping guests miles of hiking and biking opportunities on paved paths. Seasonal activities include water recreation on connected lakes during summer and the park's famous toboggan run in winter. A visitor noted, "There are great paved trails for bike riding and walking. The campground is laid out in several loops - each separate." Angola/Hogback Lake KOA features a new pool and lazy river, plus an inflatable obstacle course on the lake for summer visitors. Glamping guests at both locations enjoy easy access to dining options, with Pokagon offering meals at its historic lodge and the KOA providing a market for essentials. Reservations are recommended, especially during peak summer months when these luxury camping experiences fill quickly.

Best Glamping Sites Near Hamilton, Indiana (23)

    1. Pokagon State Park Campground

    49 Reviews
    Angola, IN
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (260) 833-2012

    $16 - $480 / night

    "Pokagon was one of the first Indiana state parks, so there's some history here! One of my favorite memories is the toboggan run, which FYI, is seasonal. It's a ton of fun for the whole family."

    "Gravel pad, fire pit and grass is about 12” lower than pad. Keep in mind if expecting rain.  Showers are old, warm with 2 hooks, 2 toilets and 2 urnials. "

    2. Angola/Hogback Lake KOA Holiday

    11 Reviews
    Angola, IN
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (260) 665-5353

    "I will say DONT rent a 4 person bike unless you’re incredibly fit, it is no leisurely stroll 😂 Also, watch out for some of the patio sites, some have a fire pit that would sit directly under an awning"

    "This place was fantastic.. we arrived late to find an envelope with our name on it with all of our info inside.. the site was perfect with everything we would need already there.. chairs, table, and even"

    3. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park™ at Barton Lake

    14 Reviews
    Fremont, IN
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (260) 833-1114

    "Yogi Bear JellyStone Park at Barton Lake is located in Fremont, In and to me was noisy, crowded and stressful."

    "They have a lake, several pools, including an indoor pool for late in the season. We got rained out for most of the weekend but will be back during the summer."

    4. Chain O' Lakes State Park Campground

    54 Reviews
    Albion, IN
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (260) 636-2654

    $14 - $80 / night

    "I came here with a few family member to hike and get away from the rat race of life and that's exactly what I got. An awesome 1st time experience. "

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

    5. Bixler Lake Park & Campground

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

    $25 - $60 / night

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

    6. Harrison Lake State Park Campground

    17 Reviews
    Fayette, OH
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (419) 237-2593

    $22 - $65 / night

    "The hosts are terrific: the campsites and fire pits are immediately cleaned, the hosts checked us in remotely (saved us a trip to the office), provided tips for getting quality firewood, cleaned the bathrooms"

    "It was nice with a little mini fridge and 4 double beds. Campground showers and bathrooms are clean."

    7. Johnny Appleseed Campground

    16 Reviews
    Fort Wayne, IN
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (260) 427-6720

    "For $24, we got a day of drive in spot with electrical + water hook-ups and wifi. The campground is well-maintained and very clean."

    "Easy access to downtown, the Coliseum, IPFW, and shopping. The River Greenway path cuts right through the park, and there is also a boat launch for the river."

    8. Sauder Village Campground

    9 Reviews
    Archbold, OH
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 590-9755

    $30 - $54 / night

    "VERY clean, nice bathrooms with showers. Ice and Wood easily available. We stayed with four kiddos in a tent spot across from a cool plash pad, a little lake to fish in and close to running water."

    "Really enjoyed this campground for the short amount of time we were in the area visiting family The park and facilities were very clean, sites were well-spaced, there is a nice walking/biking trail, and"

    9. Cade Lake County Park & Campground

    4 Reviews
    Sturgis, MI
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (269) 651-3330

    $30 - $40 / night

    "Stayed sept 2022, $30 tent site (no electric). Its $40 with electric. Arrived after office hours, campground gated, but host was super friendly and helpful! The grounds are immaculate."

    "Quiet county campground with full hook up, staff helpful nice facility.  Very family friendly"

    10. Chain O'lakes State Park Dispersed Campsite

    2 Reviews
    Albion, IN
    28 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."

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  • J
    Jun. 9, 2018

    Johnny Appleseed Campground

    Looked like a ghost town

    This small, well-kept Campground is a Fort Wayne city park surrounded by industrial & commercial businesses. The Park is clean with the most modern, clean shower/bath house I’ve seen. Unfortunately, the restroom is located across the street from the campground. The sites were occupied by large RVs but we only saw 2 people sitting outside - no campfires, no cooking, no campers. This was just an over night stopover for us so we didn’t care. I suppose this Campground is used by seasonal workers who just sleep & eat dinner there at the end of their workday. The Campground is never dark with streetlights and and the ambient light from surrounding businesses. I’m sure this campground serves a purpose, just not my purpose.This is definitely NOT a destination.

  • Kimberly T.
    Nov. 20, 2025

    Chain O' Lakes State Park Campground

    A campground with a little bit of everything for everyone ...

    PSA, this was my first time camping.  EVER.  I came here with a few family member to hike and get away from the rat race of life and that's exactly what I got. An awesome 1st time experience.  My site was NOT fully shaded and was level, a plus because I slept in my vehicle.  Our camp neighbors were friendly.  So many people, kids and well behaved dogs.  The quiet hours were quiet with exception of the couple loud drunk guys who ended up laying in the road near our sites.  I thought it was funny, but my experienced camping family members not so much.  Bathroom was clean and stocked.  Didn't use the available free showers, next time.  Water water everywhere and no mosquitos.  Trails were well kept.  They do have an enclosed fish cleaning station which looked nice.  Everything is within walking distance from your campsite.  Boat & kayak rentals are available, but closed after Labor Day.  The camp store has everything and anything you would need or need including souvenirs.  My late September weekend was cooler than normal, lows in the 40's and highs in the 60's.  The campfire smoke that hung in the air like ground fog.  Not a deal breaker.  I will be back in April 2026.  Going to give the cabins a try and do some fishing.  I will come back here !

  • Kelly F.
    Jun. 29, 2019

    Elkhart RV Resort by Rjourney

    Air conditioning in the bathrooms

    Very nice campground with level sites and air conditioned bathrooms! That is amazing in the summer. They have trails that are a nice walk for the dogs and a pond to catch and release fish.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • K
    Aug. 4, 2018

    Elkhart RV Resort by Rjourney

    Very pleasant

    Hope, the owner, is always so friendly & helpful. The restrooms/showers are nice and clean. You can get an entire 4 wheeler dump load of wood for $20. It’s nice dry wood. When we’ve camped in the past during April & October, we got free firewood those months. There’s a nice little camp store. We were given a nice welcome packet at check-in with visitor guides for the area. They recycle also. Pool and small miniature golf course. We really enjoy camping here. We’ve camped on several different sites here. We’ve stayed on the deluxe patio sites a couple of times when they were available. They have patio table & chairs on extra wide concrete pad, gas grill, fire pit & seating area in back.

  • Amanda K.
    Aug. 1, 2020

    Sauder Village Campground

    Fun with Kids

    This was a great campground. VERY clean, nice bathrooms with showers. Ice and Wood easily available. We stayed with four kiddos in a tent spot across from a cool plash pad, a little lake to fish in and close to running water. Only reason this campground doesn’t get five stars is because of noisy trucks/highway noise, and a freight train which drives often at night. There is also a farm near the tenting spots with a rooster. Not the best place for sleeping, but would totally go back!

  • Jessica L.
    Jul. 28, 2016

    Pokagon State Park Campground

    One of Indiana's original parks.

    Pokagon was one of the first Indiana state parks, so there's some history here! One of my favorite memories is the toboggan run, which FYI, is seasonal. It's a ton of fun for the whole family. Also, in the winter, there's sledding, ice fishing and cross country skiing. There's a few trails and swimming and boating in the lake in the summer. The campground is standard and has a bathhouse and fire pits at each site (both electric and non-electric). There's a nice Inn as well, if you need a non campgroud place to stay in the winter. It's a great easy trip, even from Chicago. So, come winter or summer!

  • Gerard E.
    Jan. 24, 2026

    Pokagon State Park Campground

    One of the Best

    10-2-24 thru 10-7-24 Site 370 C

    Cellular, TMOBILE 5G, 3 bars. 21’ Apex Nano w truck. Gravel pad, fire pit and grass is about 12” lower than pad. Keep in mind if expecting rain. 

    Showers are old, warm with 2 hooks, 2 toilets and 2 urnials. 

    Fire pit needs to be reset in the ground, it sit too high. Awesome trails to hike. Maintenance was awesome changing out a breaker on the box.

    8-27-22, update on site 348 and 350. These are pull through sites on the edge of the road. 350 is longer and had a 5th Wheel on it. We put our 19’ Nano on 348. Full sun during the day, 348 is uneven once you walk off of the pad. This site could use some TLC and more gravel for parking. 

    10-1-16, nice state park with hiking trails. Lot 322 was partially sun and shade. Restroom and shower(open stall, no privacy) was outdated but functional. 2-5-22 hiked 4 miles on the snow packed trails. Cold and awesome powder conditions.

Guide to Hamilton

Pokagon State Park Campground offers over 500 campsites with electric hookups and full bathroom facilities. Sites are nicely separated and shaded, providing a sense of privacy even when the campground is full. The park connects to a network of trails, with many extending beyond park boundaries. Winter campers can access the park's famous toboggan run while summer visitors enjoy swimming at the park's beach area and boating opportunities on Lake James.

What to do

Hiking at Chain O'Lakes State Park: This park features interconnected lakes with water trails accessible by canoe or kayak. "There are trail, beaches, boats, horses... so many things to do," notes Becky N. about the Pokagon State Park Campground.

Fishing on multiple lakes: The region offers excellent fishing opportunities across several connected waterways. "We have kayaked extensively in this long chain of lakes that this RV park is located on and you can go on for days," shares Charlie M. from Angola/Hogback Lake KOA Holiday.

Historical exploration: Visit Sauder Village near Archbold, Ohio for a living history experience. "The historical village is an easy 10 minute stroll and worth visiting!" says Lisa D., who stayed at the Sauder Village Campground.

Frisbee golf: Several parks in the area offer disc golf courses. "Biking or walking trails, with frisbee golf course. We have been here twice and will probably go here once every year at least," mentions Josh N. about Cade Lake County Park.

What campers like

Spacious, private sites: Many campgrounds offer well-separated camping areas. "Sites are nicely separated and shaded. There's an inn, restaurant, cabins, boat rentals, horseback riding, bike trails, beach, toboggan run, etc. Tons of picnic areas and pavilions; would be a great spot for a family reunion," says Amy K. about Harrison Lake State Park Campground.

Clean facilities: Campgrounds in this region maintain high standards for bathrooms and showers. "The bathroom and shower facilities were clean and updated. We will definitely be camping there again!" reports Mary H. about Pokagon State Park.

Water recreation: Access to lakes is a major draw for glamping close to Hamilton, Indiana. "They have a new pool and lazy river which is fantastic. There's an inflatable obstacle course on the lake. They have docks, pontoon rentals and a launch if you wish to bring your own boat," shares Doug A. about Angola/Hogback Lake KOA.

Cycling trails: The area features extensive biking networks. "Only electric hookups, but good for a short weekend. Best bike orbs, horseback riding, and quiet," notes Kristen S. about Pokagon State Park.

What you should know

Reservation timing: Popular campgrounds fill quickly, especially during summer months. "Need to plan about 6 months to a 1 year ahead to get in," advises Derrick P. about Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park™ at Barton Lake.

Site types vary widely: Some glamping options offer premium amenities while others are more basic. "Sites are shorter and sometimes uneven. Bike trail, hiking trails, store, beach, inn, nature center," explains J C. about Pokagon State Park.

Highway noise: Some campgrounds are located near major roads.

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