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Best Cabin Camping near Norman, IN

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Cabin rentals around Norman, Indiana include options at Hardin Ridge Recreation Area and Free Spirit Campground where visitors can enjoy wooded settings with basic furnishings. Hardin Ridge cabins are situated within Hoosier National Forest offering both privacy and access to Lake Monroe. Cabins typically include electricity, beds, and picnic tables, with some providing water hookups and heat during cooler months. Free Spirit Campground provides more developed cabin accommodations with electric service. Bathroom facilities vary by location, with some cabins offering private bathrooms while others require use of centralized shower houses and restroom facilities. "The campground is vast with beautiful secluded sites. The bathrooms and showers are especially clean. Being part of the Hoosier National Forest was pretty cool."

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. At Lake Monroe Village and Brown County-Nashville KOA, cabin styles range from basic sleeping quarters to more furnished units. Reservations are strongly recommended, especially during summer months when many campgrounds reach capacity. Most cabin sites permit pets, though additional fees may apply. Spring Mill State Park Campground and Yellowwood State Forest remain open year-round, offering cabin options through all seasons, while facilities like Yogi Bears at Lake Monroe operate seasonally from April through October. A camper noted, "We concluded our 2021 season at Hardin Ridge. It was absolutely beautiful. Facilities were extremely clean and campsite was very well maintained."

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Cooking facilities vary widely between locations, with some cabins offering basic kitchenettes while others provide only outdoor fire rings or grills. Starve Hollow State Recreation Area cabins include picnic tables and fire rings but minimal indoor amenities. Firewood is available for purchase at many locations including Hardin Ridge and Free Spirit Campground. While campground stores at places like Spring Mill State Park and Lake Monroe Village offer basic provisions, the area has limited shopping options. Based on reviews from The Dyrt, visitors should note that Hardin Ridge is "quite a ways away from any stores in case you forget anything," making advance preparation essential.

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Best Cabin Sites Near Norman, Indiana (38)

    1. Hardin Ridge

    25 Reviews
    Heltonville, IN
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 837-9453

    $21 - $55 / night

    "This campground is nestled on a ridge above Indiana's Lake Monroe."

    "Electric and non electric sites are both reservable and walk up. Almost half and half. The hike in sites are all walk up."

    2. Starve Hollow State Rec Area Campground

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

    $30 - $57 / night

    "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."

    "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."

    3. Spring Mill State Park Campground

    23 Reviews
    Mitchell, IN
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 849-3534

    $20 - $40 / night

    "This park is great for families! The pioneer village, the trails. There's boating & fishing. The Guss Grissom Museum is on site. Hopefully, the pool will be open next year. "

    "Beautiful campsite within a state park. There are trails, caves, and a “village” to be explored. The campsite has water and electric hookups (30a) and primitive sites as well."

    4. Yellowwood State Forest

    15 Reviews
    Unionville, IN
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 988-7945

    $225 / night

    "Drive up, select your site, and then go to the park office to pay using a self-pay envelope. Bring exact change(cash). Current prices are listed on the Indiana DNR website."

    "Sites can hold 6 people total and come with a fire pit with a grill attachment which is awesome! There is one small picnic table per site as well. It's nice a quiet here."

    5. Ransburg Scout Reservation

    4 Reviews
    Harrodsburg, IN
    10 miles
    Website

    "Located on Monroe lake, they have canoeing, row boats, sailboats, motor boats, and skiing.
    Lots of fun activities to do, and great hiking trails. Their mess hall is top notch."

    "Our Boy Scout troop enjoyed visiting this location. It was well maintained and the staff was helpful."

    6. Free Spirit Campground

    2 Reviews
    Heltonville, IN
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 834-6164

    "We came here very last minute, we got an amazing shady and level spot, there was a fire pit, picnic table, and water. Very peaceful and quiet! Will definitely be coming back."

    "All the outer loop sites are shaded and nicely spaced. Nice putt-putt course and they are finishing up a facelift on the inground pool. "

    7. Brown County-Nashville KOA

    11 Reviews
    Nashville, IN
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 988-4675

    "Our site was directly beside a tiny cabin and could have been a little bigger but that’s what you get often times with RV sites. Unfortunately, witnessed one of the staff members abusing their dog."

    "Bathrooms/showers are clean. Laundry on site. Small store and library where you can borrow books. Nice dog walk and small fenced dog area. Sites level and good for big rigs down to tents."

    8. Yogi Bears at Lake Monroe

    6 Reviews
    Harrodsburg, IN
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 824-3322

    "I had to nearly lower my tongue to the ground to get it level. The splash park was fun, even for the teen kids, but the pool was tiny and shallow and disappointing."

    "Great Park! Great splash pad and pools lots to do for the kiddos! Great trails to hike, friendly staff!"

    9. Lake Monroe Village

    3 Reviews
    Harrodsburg, IN
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 287-6855

    "Super close to the lake and really nice facilities all around!"

    "Close to Lake Monroe. Nice pool. Great people."

    10. Hoosier National Forest Southern Point Loop Campground

    1 Review
    Harrodsburg, IN
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 275-5987

    "Park managers are very nice. Shower house is amazingly clean. Camp sites are easily accessible."

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  • 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.

  • Jim L.
    Aug. 31, 2017

    Hardin Ridge

    Hospitable Woods Experience

    This campground is nestled on a ridge above Indiana's Lake Monroe. The wooded sites include a fire-ring, a pole for your lantern and generous flat graveled areas to pitch your tent, as well as a couple of picnic tables per site. There are pleanty of RV sites with electric hookup available as well. Each area of the campground has a knowlegeable courteous full time host, and ice is available at the main gate. Foraging for wood is allowed which is a definite bonus in this era of emerald ash-borer awareness and wood import restrictions. The plentiful raccoons seem almost tame, yet keep a safe distance from campers if you allow them to. There is a small beach to beat the summer heat, and nearby showerhouses (even in the non-electric sites) are kept clean with adequately warm water. There is a small interpretive hike with approximately 300 feet of elevation change situated near the ampitheater that can be completed in a couple of hours.

  • Sofia A.
    Oct. 24, 2020

    Marengo Cave Campgrounds

    Near Caves

    I stayed on late October and I was the only one there, except for a family on the cabins. The spots are just near and walking distance from the caves and other attractions. They have two potable water spots (so no water on each spot), picnic tables, fire rings, grills and every spot faces the little river. restrooms and showers too. You can bring small pets inside the cave if you carry them all time. I have a small zuchon and carry her in a doggy backpack 🎒 she loved it!

  • Sarah S.
    Oct. 18, 2020

    Marengo Cave Campgrounds

    Small sites but very clean!

    Camp sites are pretty small, but are aligned along a small stream. Heavy truck and train traffic can be heard at all hours. Sites equipped with electricity, a gazebo & picnic table, and fire pit. Camp store, cave tours, gift shop, and other pay activities are within steps of camping, but only open until 5:00. No security or staff at all after hours. Bath house was heated, extremely clean with flush toilets, and continual hot water. City water access in the middle of the campsite. Play area and 2 large covered areas for get together's. Newer cabins looked very nice from outside. Caves are obviously a must see while there. More caves are within driving distance.

  • J
    Sep. 13, 2020

    Deam Lake State Recreation Area Campground

    First time camping

    Stayed in D04. Had 30 amp plus 20 amp hookups. Picnic table. 15 pieces of firewood for 5 plus tax. Friends stayed in the chickadee cabin and d03. Neat cabins all wood with Portable AC.

    A few hikes. Horse camping so was cool to see the horses. A beach location and a few fishing spots.

    The lake doesn’t allow non electric motors so waters were calm. Caught some bluegills.

    Public restrooms and showers.

    Ice in the area cheapest at the truck stops and gas stations 2 10lbs for 5 bucks.

    Would stop again if in the area.

  • CampgroundKaren ..
    Oct. 3, 2023

    Brown County-Nashville KOA

    Well kept

    Well kept campground. Cleanest campground bathrooms I have ever seen. Friendly staff. Our site was directly beside a tiny cabin and could have been a little bigger but that’s what you get often times with RV sites. Unfortunately, witnessed one of the staff members abusing their dog.

  • P
    Dec. 20, 2022

    Charlestown State Park Campground

    Wonderful clean quiet state park

    Great park for quiet camping. Picnic table and fire ring at each site. 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.

  • Sarah J.
    Jun. 12, 2019

    Marengo Cave Campgrounds

    Relaxing Setting

    Overall this truly was a cute little spot to camp out on our way to Kentucky! One of the benefits of this site is that the cave and gift shop are right there, so you have a cool Opportunity to take a tour and then stay in the same area. The campgrounds are all equipped with a nice fire pit, picnic table, lean to, and the availability of electric hookup. The campgrounds also has a couple newer cabins that look really cute. The camper and tent spots are right along a cute little creek so it was very pleasant. They have a small shed attached to the gift shop that has firewood for sale. They have a small cafe that sells the usual hot dogs, chips, soda and the sort. They also have a larger open air pavilion that they provide yard games like, cornhole, horseshoes, and other games, so pretty nice. I would definitely recommend this as it is small and intimate, but if you are looking for private seclusion this is not for you.

Guide to Norman

Cabin camping near Norman, Indiana offers a perfect blend of nature and comfort, allowing visitors to enjoy the great outdoors without sacrificing the comforts of home.

Explore the Scenic Hoosier National Forest

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Cabin campers like these nearby activities

  • Rent a canoe or kayak at Starve Hollow State Rec Area and explore the beautiful lake while enjoying a day on the water.
  • Hike the scenic trails at Hardin Ridge, where you can immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the Hoosier National Forest.
  • Visit the pioneer village at Spring Mill State Park Campground for a unique glimpse into history while enjoying the park's extensive hiking trails.

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