Best Glamping near Kendallville, IN

Bixler Lake Park & Campground in Kendallville and Angola/Hogback Lake KOA Holiday offer upscale glamping accommodations surrounded by natural lakeside settings. The glamping sites at these locations feature comfortable beds with premium linens, electricity, climate control, and private outdoor spaces where guests can relax and enjoy the scenery. Many accommodations include kitchenettes, en-suite bathrooms, and furnished patios or decks overlooking the water. Pokagon State Park also provides glamping options with modern amenities while maintaining a connection to nature. These resort-style camping experiences combine outdoor adventure with hotel-like comfort, making them ideal for travelers seeking nature without sacrificing convenience. According to a camper, "The site was perfect with everything we would need already there - chairs, table, and even a propane grill!"

Activities at these glamping resorts vary seasonally, with swimming beaches, water sports, and fishing available during warmer months at Hogback Lake and Bixler Lake. Hiking and biking trails wind throughout the properties, offering opportunities to explore the surrounding forests and lakeshores. Angola/Hogback Lake KOA features a lazy river, pool, jump pillow, and inflatable obstacle course on the lake. The sites' proximity to Amish communities, Wild Winds Buffalo Preserve, and Black Pine Animal Sanctuary provides additional exploration options. One visitor noted, "We could permanent this place. Will be stopping next year on the way to Michigan." Most glamping accommodations remain open from April through October, though some yurt rentals at Pokagon State Park may be available year-round with advance reservations.

Best Glamping Sites Near Kendallville, Indiana (27)

    1. Pokagon State Park Campground

    48 Reviews
    Angola, IN
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (260) 833-2012

    $19 - $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."

    "Sites are in a well wooded area situated on 5 different loops (1 non-electric, 4 electric)."

    2. Angola/Hogback Lake KOA Holiday

    11 Reviews
    Angola, IN
    15 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. Bixler Lake Park & Campground

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

    $25 - $60 / night

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

    4. Chain O'lakes State Park Dispersed Campsite

    3 Reviews
    Albion, IN
    10 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."

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

    14 Reviews
    Fremont, IN
    23 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."

    6. Johnny Appleseed Campground

    15 Reviews
    Fort Wayne, IN
    24 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."

    7. Shipshewana Trading Place RV Park

    6 Reviews
    Middlebury, IN
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (260) 768-4669

    "Gravel sites, electric, play areas for kids. Close to the flea market! Nice place to park for a few days in Amish country. Fun at the pavilion!"

    "Staff wasn’t real friendly either. The park was clean and quiet and next to some beautiful grazing fields with cattle and horses."

    8. Elkhart RV Resort by Rjourney

    11 Reviews
    Middlebury, IN
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (574) 347-6889

    "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."

    "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."

    9. Cade Lake County Park & Campground

    4 Reviews
    Sturgis, MI
    25 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. Shipshewana Campground South Park

    2 Reviews
    Middlebury, IN
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (260) 768-4669

    $47 - $49 / night

    "Bathrooms clean Campground well maintained. Showers clean. Push button operation not temperature control little on the cold side for me."

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Glamping Reviews near Kendallville, IN

201 Reviews of 27 Kendallville Campgrounds


  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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!

  • D
    Jul. 5, 2016

    Pokagon State Park Campground

    Pokagon State Park

    Pokagon State Park has an excellent state park campground. Sites are in a well wooded area situated on 5 different loops (1 non-electric, 4 electric). Many sites are flat (good for tent camping) while others are slightly rolling hills (helps breakup the sites a bit). There is a lot to do in the park including many trails, horse riding (horse stable on site), and lake swimming on a nicely improved beach. Only cons are no full hook up and the fire rings/grills could be improved.

  • Adam M.
    Jun. 13, 2021

    Pic-A-Spot Campground

    Former pick a spot now it's jt's lakeside campground I think

    We have a blast!!!!! Bring your boat or watercraft! Plenty of lakefront camping spots on the barbie chain of lakes. Several (deep, clean) lakes hooked together by channels. Also hook into that big bass or musky!! It's crowded, pretty quiet usually, no showers or running water bathroom facilities. But the view...

  • Hillary W.
    Sep. 9, 2020

    Harrison Lake State Park Campground

    Exceptionally clean campsites, helpful hosts, variety of activities, super clean private bathrooms/showers

    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 regularly even during a busy holiday weekend.

    The campsites are a bit small, but fortunately the other campers were friendly and helpful. Some of the non-electric sites were used by RVs running generators all day and night, so that was a bummer for those of us hoping non-electric would mean more quiet.

    The bathrooms were scrupulously clean and always available without a line.

    Three minor complaints: vault toilets instead of bathrooms in the non-electric area, only one gray water dump on the entire south side of the lake, the park lacks much in the way of hiking (but does have boating, fishing, etc.)


Guide to Kendallville

Camping sites around Kendallville, Indiana offer diverse outdoor experiences within northeast Indiana's gently rolling landscape. The region sits at an elevation of approximately 1,000 feet above sea level with seasonal temperatures that range from below-freezing winters to warm, humid summers reaching the mid-80s. Fall camping season typically extends through mid-October when temperatures begin to drop into the 40s at night.

What to do

Bike trail exploration: The extensive trail system at Pokagon State Park Campground provides excellent biking opportunities throughout the property. "Best bike orbs, horseback riding, and quiet," noted Kristen S., highlighting the variety of trail options available.

Frisbee golf course: Cade Lake County Park offers a large disc golf course that winds through the campground. "This place is a nice cozy campground with a large frisbee golf course, a fishing and kayak lake, and a nice store. For the price, it's a must camp!" says Eric M.

Water activities: Beyond the swimming and water sports mentioned at Hogback Lake, Cade Lake County Park & Campground provides fishing and kayaking opportunities on a smaller, more serene lake. Josh N. mentions, "Cade Lake can be seen from most campsites which adds to the scenery. Biking or walking trails, with frisbee golf course."

What campers like

Privacy options: While many glamping sites in Kendallville focus on resort amenities, Pokagon State Park Campground offers more secluded camping spaces. One camper noted, "We camped in our teardrop on the primitive tent loop. Sites were nice and secluded where we were," providing a contrast to more developed glamping areas.

Clean facilities: Campers consistently praise the maintenance of facilities at parks near Kendallville. "The bathroom and shower facilities were clean and updated," reports Mary H. about Pokagon State Park, while Nancy at Cade Lake mentioned, "The grounds are immaculate. Bet it's very popular in summer."

Seasonal camping climate: Camping experiences vary dramatically by season. Rachel N. observed during an April visit to Pokagon State Park, "Visited April 4, more people than I thought, but found a spot to be by myself," indicating spring can offer both pleasant weather and less crowded conditions for luxury glamping experiences.

What you should know

Early reservation requirements: Popular luxury glamping sites fill quickly during peak season. At Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park™ at Barton Lake, Tiffany H. advises, "if you are planning a summer weekend you have to book wayyyyy in advance due to demand."

Bathroom facilities: While upscale glamping accommodations often feature private facilities, shared bathrooms at campgrounds vary widely in quality and comfort. The Johnny Appleseed Campground received high praise: "They have the best bathrooms that I have ever seen in the campgrounds. You can even look out at the skylight at the sky while you take a shower," according to Christie S.

Site variations: Even at the same campground, site quality can differ significantly. At Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park, a camper warned, "Our campsite was not labeled with our site number so we had to guess what site we had booked. The camp sites were on a slight hill and my youngest isn't even 2 and is accident prone."

Tips for camping with families

Activity planning: Elkhart RV Resort by Rjourney offers numerous family-friendly amenities beyond typical glamping sites. Kathy S. details, "Campground has lots of activities: pool, miniature golf, volley ball, fishing pond, big chess set, bike rental, mining area, playground, and rec. hall w/ video games, pool, ping pong, air hockey, and juke box."

Cultural experiences: The Kendallville region's proximity to Amish communities creates unique family learning opportunities. "About 10 minutes drive to Shipshewana with very kind Amish community folks," notes Lisa D. about staying at Elkhart RV Resort.

Off-season visits: For families seeking luxury glamping with fewer crowds, consider spring or fall visits. Kevin A. shares from a late-season stay at Angola/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."

Tips from RVers

Site selection: When booking an RV site for glamping-style comfort at Shipshewana Trading Place RV Park, look for unique positioning. Lisa D. recommends, "Our site was backed up to a horse pasture (in the evening, the horses came over for a quick visit!)"

Hookup placements: For convenient setup at Shipshewana Campground South Park, MickandKarla W. notes, "The utilities were in the center, which made it nice to dump our two black tanks. Water pressure was good at about 50 psi. It was nice that the utilities were on the center of the pad."

Connectivity considerations: While luxury glamping often includes WiFi, quality varies significantly between campgrounds. "We got 4 bars on Verizon. If we wanted to put out satellite, we could have as there are not many trees in the central area to block the signal," shares MickandKarla W. about their stay at Shipshewana Campground.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Kendallville, IN is Pokagon State Park Campground with a 4.5-star rating from 48 reviews.

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