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ScoutChain O' Lakes State Park Campground
Nice Fall Weekend
For our first fall, chilly camping weekend, it was a nice getaway. We got to enjoy the Halloween decorations and the quiet chilly mornings.
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Several cabin campgrounds operate within driving distance of Huntington, Indiana, with varying levels of amenities. Camp Timber Lake offers basic cabin accommodations with lakeside access, while Lost Bridge West State Recreation Area at Salamonie Lake provides more traditional cabin options. Cabins typically include electricity and basic furniture, with most featuring sleeping arrangements for 4-6 people. KOA Campground Bluffton offers cabin rentals with more comprehensive amenities including heating and air conditioning. Bathroom facilities vary by location, with some cabins providing private bathrooms while others require guests to use communal facilities. "The campground was clean with a nice heated pool," notes a review of KOA Bluffton.
Depending on the campground, cabins range from rustic structures with minimal furnishings to more deluxe accommodations with kitchenettes and private bedrooms. Most locations require reservations, particularly during summer months when availability becomes limited. Pet policies vary significantly between campgrounds, with Camp Timber Lake and Mississinewa Lake Campground allowing pets in select cabins for an additional fee. Chain O' Lakes State Park Campground operates year-round with cabin rentals available throughout all seasons. A visitor to Camp Timber Lake mentioned, "We loved the fact that fur babies are allowed in. However, they are not allowed in the water or near the beach."
Most cabin accommodations provide beds with mattresses but require guests to bring their own linens, pillows, and towels. Kitchen facilities vary considerably, with basic cabins offering only outdoor fire rings with grill grates, while upgraded units may include small refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers. Cooking utensils, dishware, and cleaning supplies are rarely provided, so visitors should pack accordingly. Many campgrounds maintain small stores selling essentials like firewood, ice, and basic groceries. Mississinewa Lake Campground's store received positive mentions in reviews, with one camper noting "the camp store has ice, wood, and great ice cream cones."
Best Cabin Campgrounds near Huntington (16)
1. Lost Bridge West State Recreation Area Campgrounds — Salamonie Lake
"Beach within the park. Comfort Stations are fairly clean. 3 playgrounds. some woodsy sites. Visit Pirate’s Cove Marina for supplies, wood, and boat rentals."
"Most of the campsites were in need of a fresh layer of gravel for their parking pads. The restrooms were clean, and the hot water was plentiful for my shower."
206 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $14 - $42 / night
2. Camp Timber Lake
"Escaped to this little place on the outskirts of Fort Wayne, Indiana and it was absolutely worth it. Everyone was nice including the neighboring campers."
"Campground is located on private property and all of the primitive spots are right on the lake or very close to it. "
Check Availabilityfrom $20 - $25 / night
3. Chain O' Lakes State Park Campground
"There are five facilities with showers and running water and six pit toilets. drinking water is accessible throughout the park."
"However, the many amenities are a great way to find peace with the 9 lakes, 12 trails and a beach for swimming."
306 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $14 - $90 / night
4. Mississinewa Lake Campground
"If you want woodsy, private sites, don’t come here. Most are grassy and sunny. There are many areas where the sites back up close to each other. 2 rows of full hookup."
"Campsites have a gravel parking pad, picnic table, fire-ring, electrical hookups, and thick health grass which is awesome if you're staying in a tent!"
Check Availabilityfrom $20 - $62 / night
5. KOA Campground Bluffton
"There are laundry facilities on site and surprisingly good WiFi and were even in the back! They have a pool, basketball area, playground, dog run area, and a volleyball net(but the ball is flat)."
"The shower are unisex, and there is a train that blows its horn all night long"
6. Wildwood Outdoor Escape
"This was our second stay here…campground is surrounded by corn fields but park itself is quite picturesque with mature trees, a lake, and very well-manicured grounds."
"Right outside of Hartford city you never know what to expect. We were pleasantly surprised at how nice the campground is."
7. Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park at Plymouth
8. Indian Springs Campground
"They have a waterslide, big store, hand scooped ice cream, clean bathrooms and boat rentals."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $20 - $129 / night
9. Miami
10. Chain O'lakes State Park Campsite
"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."
from $12 / night
Drive Time
- 29 min from Fort Wayne, IN
- 1 hr 1 min from Kokomo, IN
- 1 hr 1 min from Muncie, IN
- 1 hr 33 min from Elkhart, IN
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Cabin Reviews near Huntington, IN
133 Reviews of 16 Huntington Campgrounds
- Frank B.Scout
Chain O' Lakes State Park Campground
Relaxing September Evening at Chain O' Lakes State Park
I stayed one evening last Wednesday here, a first time for me. Just tent camping / sleeping in the car. There were other campers around enjoying the pleasant evening, mainly in RVs. Everyone was very quiet and respectful. The shower buildings are old fashioned with a common area to place clothes and a towel, and only a shower curtain for each individual shower. However, I was the only one showering at the time anyway. The shower area was state park clean, I guess. Before leaving, I viewed the one room schoolhouse on the grounds, just from the windows as it wasn't open at the time. Quaint and old school. Overall, I recommend camping at the park if you can live with the shower building or have an RV for added convenience.
- jjustina S.Scout
Indian Springs Campground
Horrible!!
Kindness goes a long way. The “security” here is horrible! There is no need to scream at people and be rude.
Helen C.
TravelerHoffman Lake Campground INC.
Good campground
Visited Hoffman campground at the end of June. Smaller campground, fairly peaceful, lots of activities, and a nice pool. Sites are level but they are tight. Nice can store with very friendly staff.
Cynthia K.
LegendChain O' Lakes State Park Campground
Nice State Park!
Chain O Lakes State Park, Albion Indiana. Northwest of Fort Wayne.
416 electric, nonelectric & primitive campsites. Water is available & 3 dumps.
This was our 3rd time camping here. We were in handicapped site 325 which was a pretty good site. We had good neighbors which helps. The campground is well established & shaded. Read the site descriptions carefully for inclines & site dimensions.
What is really interesting is they have 7 canoe campsites. They have their own pit toilets & a little dock. Site 3 is behind the pit toilet, but the rest looked ok. They're just off trail 4 as well.
Cabins are also available.
Hot showers& bathrooms. They were state park clean, but definitely need some upgrading.
This is a boating/fishing/hiking park.
There's 29 miles of fairly easy trails- all can be looped.
9 connecting glacial kettle lakes make for great kayaking & canoeing. Electric motor only makes for a peaceful lake experience. Fishing was pretty good according to my fisherguy.
There's a 1915 schoolhouse that's open on the weekends.
There's a small swimming beach with food for sale. There's also boat rental with canoes, kayaks & small boats.
Nice campground for a summer weekend!
- Saydee A.
GuideHoffman Lake Campground INC.
Loved this place!
We just stayed in a tent here with our kids & absolutely loved it. The people were great, the store was adorable with a little ice cream shop & the pool & playground were awesome!
Gerard E.LegendHoffman Lake Campground INC.
June ‘26
Thursday, June 4-8th, 2026. site M1&2 M1 and M2 are end sites with Check in was easy, pass/card left at gate 20/30/50amp, good source, share with M2 4 water spigots to share with 4 sites Waste cap at site, did not use. The site had thick green grass and well maintained. Fire pits are small, but worked well for the six of us. picnic table for 6.
Great sites if you are camping with friends/family as you are back to back and close together.
The view of the lake from the site changes as more campers arrive. The majority of the CG are seasonal campers, most of the lots are well maintained and the campground has plenty of shade and the birds are active. Huge old growth maples and walnuts throughout the campground provided a decent amount of shade during our stay.
The restrooms are decent and very clean, 3 stalls and urinals with 5 showers in the men’s bathroom. The water was hot and a decent amount of room to change clothes and keep them dry during the shower.
The pool looks very nice, we floated in the lake. The south end of the CG has a nice beach area with boat ramp.
Prompt service from the owners when we had a few questions and the seasonal campers were extremely nice when talking to them!
Kelsey S.GuideWildwood Outdoor Escape
Quite and pleasant campground
My husband and I and our 2 dogs stayed 4 nights at the campground for an event. Right outside of Hartford city you never know what to expect. We were pleasantly surprised at how nice the campground is. There is a pool, a lake in the back for fishing, 2 kids parks, a mini putting area, and lots of open field. No noise from traffic, you are close to Hartford city if you need anything (just don’t go to the McDonald’s). Lots of other campers here that seem to have annual stays. We choose spot 108 because it was in the back and pretty secluded, no one else was around us. Picnic tables and firepits at the sites. They also have buddy campsites. We didn’t use the wifi but it was accessible. They also have a rec area and have campsite chat nights, games, and all the fun stuff. Great place and would stay again!
MikeScoutChain O' Lakes State Park Campground
Sites are not level.
Been camping here for years. The sites have not changed. They make a fortune every week and dont invest in the leveling of the sites. We are looking elsewhere. By the way, the rates are going up...👎
Guide to Huntington
Cabins near Huntington, Indiana provide options for campers seeking shelter amenities within Indiana's northern region. The area sits at approximately 800 feet above sea level with relatively flat terrain, creating accessible camping conditions across multiple state parks and private facilities. Summer temperatures average 70-85°F with moderate humidity, while spring and fall nights can drop below 40°F even when cabin camping.
What to do
Water activities at Salamonie Lake: Visitors at Lost Bridge West State Recreation Area can enjoy boating, fishing, and swimming. "They have a awesome Mariana ppl are friendly clean showers bathrooms access to lake," notes Randy R. The beach area is well maintained with lifeguards during summer months.
Lake chain exploration: Chain O'lakes State Park Dispersed Campsite offers connected waterways for paddling. "Great camping level site," reports Cliff F. The park features nine interconnected lakes spanning 202 acres with canoe and kayak rentals available from April through October.
Disc golf and trails: Chain O' Lakes State Park includes an 18-hole disc golf course near cabin accommodations. "There is so much to do. Between the hiking trails, boating, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, and biking. You won't ever get bored," according to Amanda J. The park maintains 23 miles of trails ranging from easy to moderate difficulty.
What campers like
Quiet lake views: Campers appreciate the peaceful setting at Camp Timber Lake near Huntington. "Love the fall setting. Backed up to the lake. Beautiful lake. Nice zip line and swimming area," says Brett K. The property offers lakeside cabin rentals with fishing access directly from cabin sites.
Clean facilities: Many reviews mention well-maintained bathrooms and showers at state park cabins. At Lost Bridge West State Recreation Area, one camper noted, "They also have the nicest pit toilets I've ever seen ANYWHERE! They didn't even smell." The campground features updated shower facilities with temperature controls.
Wildlife viewing: The wooded settings around Huntington cabins provide opportunities for wildlife observation. "We stayed on a group site. As usual the group sites are much larger, and also more expensive. Group sites usually aren't too full so large space and few neighbors is always a plus," mentions Ted C. about Chain O' Lakes State Park Campground. Deer, wild turkeys, and waterfowl are commonly spotted near cabins.
What you should know
Reservation requirements: Most cabin accommodations require advance booking, especially during peak season (May-September). Reservations can typically be made up to 6 months in advance for state park cabins, with holiday weekends filling quickly.
Flooding potential: Some areas experience seasonal flooding that may affect access. At Mississinewa Lake Campground, a visitor mentioned, "A lot of the campsites were closed due to flooding but we managed to have a site that was untouched. During a walk, we stumbled down to the reservoir. The view was incredible and eye opening to my daughter who has never seen the effects of flooding."
Winter cabin options: Several facilities offer year-round cabin rentals with heating systems. "Winter camping so no showers/bathrooms. Great area, lots of wildlife. They have wifi (by the water tower) nice lake, some trails. Gravel lot, pretty level. Not sure what summer is like but winter camping was great," reports a Mississinewa Lake Campground visitor.
Varying amenities: Cabin facilities differ significantly between locations. "Brand new bathhouse was extremely nice. Internet rarely worked and Verizon coverage was extremely minimal," notes Josh from Mississinewa Lake Campground. Cell service remains limited at most cabin locations around Huntington.
Tips for camping with families
Look for kid-friendly amenities: KOA Campground Bluffton offers family-oriented facilities. "They have a pool, basketball area, playground, dog run area, and a volleyball net(but the ball is flat). Nicer than a lot of places we've stayed," shares Sheila S. The campground is located 25 minutes from Huntington.
Check beach rules: Water access policies vary between facilities. At Camp Timber Lake, a camper noted, "We loved the fact that fur babies are allowed in. However, they are not allowed in the water or near the beach." Most beaches near cabins prohibit pets, glass containers, and alcohol.
Consider educational programs: State parks offer ranger-led activities for children. "We spoke with the naturalist and volunteered our time she was absolutely fantastic," mentioned a visitor to Chain O' Lakes State Park Campground. Programs typically run weekends from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Tips from RVers
Dump station planning: At peak checkout times, wait lines can develop. As Elizabeth T. explains about Mississinewa Lake Campground, "When you are leaving there are 3 dump stations and it can get really really busy and long waits." Sunday check-out between 11 am and 2 pm typically sees the longest queues.
Site selection considerations: Choose cabin locations based on proximity to facilities. "Sites 221-243, 202-204 offer lake views. I say VIEWS, not access. Sites 228 & 232 have sites with good access to the lake," advises Cynthia K. about Lost Bridge West State Recreation Area. Corner sites typically offer more privacy and space.
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