RV campgrounds near Huntertown, Indiana sit within a region of rolling hills and small lakes characteristic of northeastern Indiana's glacial topography. Most campgrounds in the area maintain open sites on primarily flat terrain at elevations between 850-900 feet above sea level. Summer temperatures typically range from 60-85°F with higher humidity levels from June through August.
What to Do
Lake activities at Chain O' Lakes State Park: Nine connecting lakes provide kayaking opportunities with routes that can take multiple days to fully explore. "I have stayed at this state park many times since I was little. There is so much to do. Between the hiking trails, boating, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, and biking. You won't ever get bored," notes a visitor to Chain O' Lakes State Park Campground.
Amish country exploration: Visit nearby Shipshewana for cultural experiences and shopping. "We enjoyed our time at this KOA. The campground was quiet and the facilities were nice. We also enjoyed the pool. We would definitely stay again if ever in the area," according to a reviewer at Elkhart RV Resort by Rjourney.
Cycling on Pumpkinvine Trail: This paved trail connects several Amish communities and passes scenic farmland. "This campground was very convenient to the town of Shipshewanna, Amish Country and the Pumpkinvine Bike Trail. There weren't many amenities to speak of, but the sites were fairly spacious and level," reports a camper at Shipshewana Trading Place RV Park.
What Campers Like
Quiet wooded sites: Many campers appreciate shaded spots with mature trees. "Twin Mills is a really beautiful and quiet RV Campground, with tall trees in Northern Indiana. We frequent this location when getting RV Repairs and visiting Elkhart, the birth place of most RVs," explains a visitor to Twin Mills Camping Resort.
Wildlife viewing: Several campgrounds back up to natural areas with opportunities for animal sightings. "We had a wonderful experience! Our site was backed up to a horse pasture (in the evening, the horses came over for a quick visit!)" mentions a camper at Shipshewana Trading Place RV Park.
Clean facilities: Well-maintained bathrooms and showers rate highly among reviewers. "The facility is clean and very safe," notes a Chain O' Lakes State Park visitor about the grounds and facilities.
What You Should Know
Seasonal operations: Most campgrounds in the area operate from April through October. "We spent this past week at Hogback Lake KOA. It is late in the season so much of the park was closed for the season, but we had a great year round site," reports a camper at Angola/Hogback Lake KOA Holiday.
Road noise concerns: Sites near highways may experience traffic sounds. "Highway noise was terrible. So many open spaces and we're assigned a highway space," notes one Angola/Hogback Lake KOA Holiday camper.
Variable cellular coverage: Service quality differs between providers throughout the region. "Cellular: T-Mobile had good signal strength and bandwidth, AT&T was not as good but still doable," reports a Twin Mills camper about connectivity options.
Tips for Camping with Families
Water recreation options: Several campgrounds feature swimming areas appropriate for children. "Kayaking and the beach was a huge hit with the kids," reports a visitor to Chain O' Lakes State Park.
Playground facilities: Multiple age-appropriate play areas exist at larger rv campgrounds near Huntertown. "There are several playgrounds and boat area on the lake," notes a camper at Angola/Hogback Lake KOA Holiday.
Organized activities: Weekend programming often caters specifically to children. "Very clean state park. Reasonable prices. Kayaking and the beach was a huge hit with the kids," explains a Chain O' Lakes visitor.
Tips from RVers
Site selection strategy: Request sites away from main roads when making reservations. "The sites are fairly spacious and level," notes a camper at Shipshewana Trading Place RV Park.
RV manufacturer tours: The Elkhart area offers factory tours of major manufacturers. "This clean, well kept campground is really close to grand design. We stayed here to go tour the manufacturers process," shares a visitor to Elkhart RV Resort by Rjourney.
Late arrival procedures: Some campgrounds provide after-hours check-in options. "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," describes an Angola/Hogback Lake KOA Holiday camper about their experience arriving after office hours.