Best Glamping near Hanover, IN

Charlestown State Park Campground, Wooster Campground at Hardy Lake, and General Butler State Resort Park house upscale glamping accommodations within an hour's drive of Hanover, Indiana. The well-appointed glamping units feature climate control systems, electricity, and comfortable sleeping arrangements with quality linens and bedding. One reviewer highlighted, "The sites are very wide and individual with the landscaping aiding the feeling of 'private'" at Charlestown State Park. Follow The River RV Resort and Scottsburg/Raintree Lake KOA also offer luxury camping options with premium amenities including private fire rings, picnic tables, and access to clean shower facilities. Many glamping tents and structures are strategically positioned to maximize views of natural surroundings while maintaining privacy, with some offering direct waterfront access for a truly immersive experience.

The glamping resorts surrounding Hanover provide easy access to numerous recreational activities both on-site and nearby. Hiking trails with varying difficulty levels wind through Charlestown State Park, where guests can explore local history and scenic waterfalls. A visitor noted, "We enjoyed Rose Island trail with lots of cool history to learn, also enjoyed trail 6 with the waterfalls." Water enthusiasts appreciate the proximity to the Ohio River and Hardy Lake, where boating, fishing, and swimming opportunities abound during warmer months. Several glamping locations feature observatory decks for stargazing, while others maintain close connections to historic towns like Madison and Vevay with their wineries, unique architecture, and dining options. Most luxury camping sites remain open year-round, though availability of canvas accommodations may be limited during winter months when more weatherproof glamping structures like yurts and geodesic domes become preferred options.

Best Glamping Sites Near Hanover, Indiana (22)

    1. Charlestown State Park Campground

    37 Reviews
    Charlestown, IN
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 256-5600

    $30 - $40 / night

    "All have electric hookup...others are full service. Many relatively secluded sites. Bath houses clean. Multiple hiking trails which can be mixed and matched for longer hikes..all moderate."

    "We biked throughout the park and hiked 4 of the trails, 3 of which were pretty rugged and all had elevation changes for a good hiking challenge. "

    2. General Butler State Resort Park

    12 Reviews
    Carrollton, KY
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (502) 732-4826

    $40 - $50 / night

    "General Butler State Park had a lot to do on site and wasn't too far from the town's nearest amenities like a grocery store and a few places to dine out. "

    "The pluses were electric and water hookups, and the beauty of the area. The trees were at peak color!"

    3. Wooster Campground — Hardy Lake State Recreation Area

    3 Reviews
    Deputy, IN
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 794-3800

    $12 / night

    "The electric campground is seperated so the Wooster stays nice and dark and generally quiet."

    4. Scottsburg/Raintree Lake KOA

    9 Reviews
    Scottsburg, IN
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 752-4062

    $45 - $125 / night

    "Lake was beautiful and staff are always so helpful. They even have an on-site RV Tech that works for them who helped us fix our hot water heater. Very professional young man."

    "The lake is GORGEOUS. Sites have mature trees, variety of singing birds. Really nice stay here as we were passing through."

    5. Follow The River RV Resort

    14 Reviews
    Warsaw, KY
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 427-3330

    "Lots of space between campers with cement patio, fire pit and picnic table and lots of trees. We had no issue pulling in our 42’ 5th wheel."

    "We absolutely love this campground, very friendly staff and well kept and clean!! They are pet friendly and allow portable fences."

    6. Starve Hollow State Rec Area Campground

    25 Reviews
    Vallonia, IN
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 358-3464

    $30 - $57 / night

    "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. "

    "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."

    7. Swiss Haven RV Resort

    2 Reviews
    Carrollton, KY
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (317) 902-4112

    $45 - $60 / night

    "They have also completed a new deck area that overlooks the campground and Ohio River."

    "Close to the quaint town of Vevay, Indiana."

    8. Paul Ogle Riverfront Park

    2 Reviews
    Carrollton, KY
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 435-5688

    9. Delaney Creek Park

    7 Reviews
    Vallonia, IN
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 883-5101

    "Each lot has water and electric. There is a dump station at the exit. The only negative comment about this park is, every lot slopes down towards the lake."

    "Great place to camp, 20/25 mins down a heavily wooded country road so it’s secluded and quiet. The place was pretty full of campers, both tents and campers."

    10. Lake Shelby Campground

    14 Reviews
    Shelbyville, KY
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (502) 633-5069

    $20 - $30 / night

    "RV sites and tent sites lakeside. Fishing, ducks. $5 swimming pool nearby. $20/night tents. Showers and restrooms. Nice parks nearby for equestrian, playground, disk golf course."

    "Site #11: nice shade tree, lots of roots exposed, set up tent on stone to avoid roots. Great space between the tent sites, but virtually no real privacy as public traffic into park was steady."

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Glamping Reviews near Hanover, IN

202 Reviews of 22 Hanover 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.

  • Brandie B.
    May. 6, 2020

    Thousand Trails Indian Lakes

    Large property with lots of green space

    Indian Lakes Campground is 10 minutes east of downtown Batesville, an hour to the east of Indianapolis and an hour to the west of Cincinnati. With over 1000 sites they offer a KOA section, year round leased sites, Thousand Trails sites and individual sites. We’re a married couple in our forties traveling with two dogs and a cat in our 37 foot motorhome and members of Thousand Trails. We arrived on April 3rd, the day prior to Indiana Covid-19 stay at home restrictions. The property owners were gracious enough to allow us to extend our stay beyond the normal 14 day limit for our personal safety. We were assigned a 50 amp site with water and sewer in loop 4B. This is an open loop with very few trees for shade. Immediately across from our site is a large field about the length of a football field. We can see the lake in the distance past the recreation and pool areas. During our stay we did not access the restroom, laundry, recreation or store areas as we were practicing social distancing. We plan to make many return trips to this campground in the future. Because we were the first to stay in our site since the campground closed for the winter season we had a little site maintenance/pickup to perform but nothing too out of the norm. The noise from the highway can only be heard about once a week. On weekends there’s an increase in golf-cart users and most neighbors are respectful during quiet hours.

  • 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
    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.

  • J
    Oct. 18, 2022

    Lake Shelby Campground

    Fun campground

    Fun little place. RV sites and tent sites lakeside. Fishing, ducks. $5 swimming pool nearby. $20/night tents. Showers and restrooms. Nice parks nearby for equestrian, playground, disk golf course. Huge mall nearby in Simpsonville KY. Drivable to Louisville. Stop at Wings n Rings, yum. Highly recommend. Closes for winter Oct 31 to tents.

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 27, 2022

    Follow The River RV Resort

    Florence, IN…Nice campground

    Park is well maintained. Nice sized pool and very clean pool area. Park has a playground and dog park. Lots of space between campers with cement patio, fire pit and picnic table and lots of trees. We had no issue pulling in our 42’ 5th wheel. We came in after hours and our name with sits number was posted on the door and plenty of maps for the park. Nice layout! You could barely hear a train off in the distance which sounded cozy. Campground is about 30 min from Madison and Ohio River is across the street. Only con- trash cans are like in a whole different country and hard to get too. Would stay again!!!!!

  • M
    May. 16, 2021

    Horine Reservation Camping at Jefferson County Memorial Forest

    Nice location with some issues

    I've camped here around 10 times. The location to trails, access to water, latrines, secured gate access are all nice. It's about 10 minutes to a nearby gas station but you'd never know it.

    The issues and why I no longer go here. The large group sites are peppered throughout the family sites so if you happened to have a loud crowd on your weekend then you'll hear the music and shouting sometimes well into the night despite quiet hours.

    The campsite rests below the route to Louisville's international airport. For a hour or two in the morning and in the afternoon huge jets fly right over the campgrounds. Really throws me outta my mood.

    The disrespectful large crowds are what really did it for me. Many people treat the campgrounds like thier backyards and that's unfortunate.

  • Ima C.
    May. 14, 2024

    Scottsburg/Raintree Lake KOA

    Repeat Visit

    This was a repeat visit. Just as perfect as the first time. Lake was beautiful and staff are always so helpful. They even have an on-site RV Tech that works for them who helped us fix our hot water heater. Very professional young man. We also enjoyed live music at the pavilion, and PIZZA from their new café, it was fabulous. They even have Boba tea.

  • Randy P.
    Aug. 25, 2024

    Follow The River RV Resort

    Great campground

    We absolutely love this campground, very friendly staff and well kept and clean!! They are pet friendly and allow portable fences.


Guide to Hanover

Camping options near Hanover, Indiana range from lakeside sites to forested retreats within a 40-mile radius. The region sits at approximately 800 feet above sea level in rolling hills overlooking the Ohio River valley, with summer temperatures averaging 85°F and winter lows around 20°F. Spring and fall camping provide moderate temperatures with occasional rainfall, while summer humidity levels typically exceed 70% from June through September.

What to do

Water activities at Starve Hollow Lake: The 145-acre lake at Starve Hollow State Recreation Area provides boating, kayaking and fishing opportunities. "Starve Hollow offers a great camping experience with accommodations ranging from primitive to full hook-ups and the park is impeccably maintained. The full hook-up sites are spacious with most offering a nice tree canopy," notes Stephen & Theresa B. Boat and kayak rentals are available from mid-April through October.

Historic exploration near Vevay: Swiss Haven RV Resort provides access to historic towns with unique architecture and regional history. "The location provides easy access to both the communities of Vevay and Madison Indiana which are rich in history, unique architecture, dining, shopping and wineries," explains Stephen & Theresa B. The resort is just 20 minutes east of Madison on IN-56.

Hiking trails at Delaney Creek Park: The park connects to the 50-mile Knobstone Trail system. "Its at the start to a Fifty mile trail (Knobstone Trail) or you can do the Delaney Loop in about 6 hours. (7.5 miles and 2000 ft elevation change) a good challenge for all ages," says James M. Trail maps are available at the gate, and the trails are well-marked for day hiking.

What campers like

Privacy between campsites: Many campers appreciate the spacing and layout at Follow The River RV Resort. "The campground is easy to access and super well taken care of! I am honestly very impressed with this park! There is pool access, a tree for shade at every lot, a picnic table at every lot and water access as well," reports Abigaile J. The resort provides scenic views along with privacy between sites.

Lake views from Wooster Campground: At Hardy Lake State Recreation Area, primitive camping allows boat access. "The Wooster Bay primitive area allows campers to moor their boats overnight. It has a very relaxed atmosphere. There is a pit toilet and water pump and overflow parking lot in the primitive area," explains Rebecca J. The separation from electric campsites keeps this area quiet and dark.

Year-round yurt camping options: Several campgrounds near Hanover, Indiana offer yurt camping throughout the year. Camp Raintree Lake (formerly Jellystone) provides modern yurt accommodations with climate control. "Gorgeous property with such kind and friendly owners. New owners that are making improvements to the property but it is so nice already," notes Julie G. Seasonal yurts at Lake Shelby also provide a glamping option near Hanover.

What you should know

Additional entrance fees apply: Some state parks charge day-use fees on top of camping fees. "Be aware of an additional $9 feet at the gate besides the camp fee," warns Donna T. about Charlestown State Park. This fee applies to vehicles entering the park and is separate from camping reservation costs.

Seasonal flooding concerns: Riverside camping areas may experience flooding. "BIG WARNING would be that it floods tremendously because it is so close to the water! Be aware of rain and water rising!" cautions Abigaile J. about Paul Ogle Riverfront Park. Check weather forecasts before booking riverside sites during spring or after heavy rains.

Site leveling challenges: Many campgrounds in the hilly terrain require leveling equipment. "All the sites are pretty much the same with good spacing between them. Most are electric only but we got one of the handful of full hookup sites," notes Greg S. about camping at Charlestown State Park. Bring leveling blocks even for developed campsites.

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: General Butler State Resort Park offers multiple play areas. "Great little park located just far enough away to get away but close enough to town to run and get something if you forgot it. Property has a lodge, cabins, pull through, full hook up, and water/power hook up, primitive spots, and day use shelters," Kyle explains. The park includes a playground for younger children and recreation options.

Swimming options: Delaney Creek Park provides lake swimming during summer months. "The grounds were very well kept, with a nice but crowded swimming area. Every one was very friendly and I think almost every camper had a dog with them," reports Patty C. The park maintains a designated beach area that gets busiest on weekends.

Kid-friendly yurt camping: Families seeking yurt camping near Hanover, Indiana can find options at several parks. "A lot of things to do around the campground, and kids will absolutely love it," says Chris W. about Camp Raintree Lake. Their yurt accommodations include electricity and comfortable bedding, making them ideal for families with young children.

Tips from RVers

Hookup locations: Be prepared for non-standard utility placement at some campgrounds. "The electric and water hookups are not in standard locations for RV hookups. Make sure you bring an extension for your electric hookup, otherwise you might not be able to reach the post," advises Kelsie E. about Delaney Creek Park. Extension cords and extra water hose length are recommended.

Site length considerations: Some campgrounds have shorter sites than advertised. "Very weird at first as the sites are 20 feet long, but they allow front ends to stick out," notes Never Sitting S. about Lake Shelby Campground. Call ahead to confirm your RV will fit, especially for units longer than 35 feet.

Yurt camping alternatives: When RV sites are full, consider yurt camping near Hanover as an alternative. Yurts provide many RV comforts including electricity and climate control without needing hookups. "The sites are very level, water is good, power is stable at 118 VAC," reports Charlie M. about the accommodations at Swiss Haven RV Resort, which offers yurt options alongside traditional RV sites.

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