Best Glamping near Laconia, IN

Otter Creek Park Campground and O'Bannon Woods State Park both offer glamping accommodations in southern Indiana near Laconia, providing more upscale options than traditional tent camping. Otter Creek's canvas glamping tents feature comfortable bedding, electrical hookups, and picnic tables on level, grassy sites. O'Bannon Woods offers luxury glamping accommodations with access to clean facilities, hiking trails, and water recreation on Blue River. Both locations maintain well-kept sites with fire rings for evening relaxation and easy access to drinking water. According to a camper, "The campground is large, mostly shady and very well-kept. Bathhouses feel luxuriously clean and large compared to most campgrounds."

Visitors staying at these glamping sites enjoy direct access to extensive trail networks without needing to relocate. The O'Bannon Woods nature center features educational displays and wildlife exhibits that complement the outdoor experience. Otter Creek Park provides scenic river views and swimming opportunities during warmer months. Louisville South KOA, located within driving distance, offers additional glamping options with market access and full hookups for premium canvas accommodations. Both destinations provide firewood for purchase and maintain trash disposal services for convenience. One reviewer noted, "There is a trailhead conveniently located within the campground, perfect for anyone who wants to hike without needing to travel to a secondary location. Our stay was peaceful and the nights were quiet and serene."

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Best Glamping Sites Near Laconia, Indiana (21)

1. Otter Creek Park Campground
9 Reviews
Garrett, KY
6 miles
Website
$12 - $22 / night
"Beautiful trails for hiking, great creek for swimming, close to Louisville."

"Very popular campsite for the surrounding area. Otter Creek runs through the Outdoor recreation area. Lots of hiking, biking and horse trails. Great opportunities for fishing also abound."
2. O'Bannon Woods State Park Campground
20 Reviews
Leavenworth, IN
16 miles
Website
+1 (812) 738-8232
$19 - $496 / night
"The staff was fairly nice, and even helped us out with a bit of a Karen camper. The sites have an asphalt pad that are mostly level. 50,30,20 amp service in one box."

"Bathhouses feel luxuriously clean and large compared to most campgrounds. There are multiple play areas for children and beautiful hiking trails within and around the campground itself."

3. Horine Reservation Camping at Jefferson County Memorial Forest
18 Reviews
Fairdale, KY
18 miles
Website
$15 - $30 / night
"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."

"Just a guess, but I would say around 1.5 acres. About 2/3 of this site is open, grassy field. The other 1/3 is shaded."
4. Louisville South KOA
22 Reviews
Shepherdsville, KY
22 miles
Website
+1 (502) 543-2041
"They have a centrally located bath house and several cabins on the property. There are several longer term campers, lots of overnighters, and during the weekday it wasn’t difficult to get a space."

"Nice nature trail and fishing pond. Pretty empty when we were here. The patio sites looked nice. We might come back sometime."

5. Indian-Celina Recreation Area
20 Reviews
Saint Croix, IN
30 miles
Website
+1 (812) 843-4880
$21 - $44 / night
"This was a very quiet campsite in southern Indiana. We had a hard time finding dispered camping in the national Forest so we settled for this site."

"Our camp host was so sweet and gave us a box fan to use (there is electrical) so that we could have some relief from the heat. Our camp site was nice and private yet close to a bathroom. "
6. Charlestown State Park Campground
37 Reviews
Charlestown, IN
37 miles
Website
+1 (812) 256-5600
$23 - $30 / 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. "

7. Marengo Cave Campgrounds
8 Reviews
English, IN
27 miles
Website
$27 / night
"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."

"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."
8. Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph
33 Reviews
Santa Claus, IN
46 miles
Website
+1 (812) 937-4458
$45 - $101 / night
"This is a fun family Campground located adjacent to holiday world and Splashin Safari. There are golf carts for rent, nice camp stores, pools, playground, putt putt golf course, arcade and more."

"Wow, Lake Rudolph Campground is huge! "

9. Hoosier National Forest North Face Loop Campground
3 Reviews
Saint Croix, IN
31 miles
Website
+1 (812) 547-7051
"There are two lakes, Indian and Celina , in the immediate area, electric motors only, which just adds to my liking it;)."

"My husband and I have been to Lake Celina for a day hike before, so when planning where to go for a weekend of car camping choosing this place was a no brainer."
10. Hoosier National Forest South Slope Loop Campground
3 Reviews
Saint Croix, IN
31 miles
Website
+1 (812) 547-7051
"South Slope Loop At Hoosier National Forest is located second campground in on your way to Celina lake. This is the RV friendly campground with electrical hookups for your toys."

"Found Hoosier National Park website wasn't available, we arrived seeking 1st come 1st served... and got it! 👍 Thank You, LORD!"

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Diana W.
Traveler
Jul. 1, 2019
Elizabethtown Crossroads Campground
Really nice!
We stayed here one night. It's a small campground about 35 mins from Louisville and has about 40ish sites for RVs with electric and water, some with sewage. Our site was fairly small and pretty close to other sites but it was easy enough to get into and fit our 12ft pop up without issue. They have 2 bathrooms(the one by the laundry/store is very nice!), a catch and release pond(small, but there are small bluegill and some bass), a nice playground, clean pool, store on site, and overall we had a great time. There are also several connections for wifi, and cable(we didn't try it). The staff seemed very nice. Our site without sewage was $30 plus tax, they also offer tent sites and small cabins($40-50 with air conditioning) if that's your thing. Our site was nice and shaded. We were disturbed a few times by trains in the middle of the night- otherwise it was pretty peaceful and quiet.
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Chris R.
Guide
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.
Sarah S.
Guide
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.
Emily C.
Ranger
Jul. 7, 2021
Elizabethtown Crossroads Campground
Great spot to rest
The bathrooms were beautiful and air conditioned! They were very clean and smelled like a swimming pool. They were nice and cool after a hot sweaty day and tent camping.
Kelsey R.
Guide
Nov. 3, 2024
O'Bannon Woods State Park Campground
Shaded and secluded
Obannon Overall, this is a nice state park to camp in. Staff was very friendly. They have ice and wood. My kids enjoyed the nature center, pioneer village, and one of the easy trails.

We stayed in 220. It was nice to be right by the playground and bathrooms (which is what we wanted). Some spots near the back would be nice and secluded like the 180s and 190s and they’re still not too far from the bathrooms and playground. The better playground is in loop A.

I will say, I didn’t see any staff members cleaning up trash, getting campsites ready, or anything the 2 days we were there. Even though we went in November, it was a nice weekend and wasn’t dead, so I was surprised I didn’t see anyone cleaning. Wasn’t the cleanest state campground we’ve been at in Indiana. Certainly wasn’t awful though either.

My biggest gripe was they were hosting a huge cycling group. Like the whole loop A. We were all the way back in C. They held a concert that went on from like 8-11 pm. Being in a pop up, it was so loud and never ending. Made it difficult for my kids to sleep. If they’re going to hold (or allow) events like these, it should be posted on their website. Even with our sound machine, we still couldn’t block it out. I realize quiet hours aren’t until 11, but to me there’s a difference.

There is also hardly any signage and spots are difficult to find. No arrows about which way to go, signs saying which loop you’re in, and spots are only marked on the electrical boxes.

Overall, may stay again and try out the pool since we’re not too far from home, but I wouldn’t go out of my way to stay here.
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Jason M.
Traveler
Sep. 15, 2022
Louisville South KOA
Tent sites stink here, $50+, very expensive
Tent sites: steep hill with rodents living there. Gravel driveway leading to tent sites: a trench sure to rip the exhaust off your car. The RVers and workers: they make it obvious you are beneath them. Pets allowed: you WILL be up all night with the barking chihuaua on the next site. Airplanes flying over head as you are getting ready to sleep. Traverse the lawn to the faraway bathroom to ruin your shoes at 2am. Laundry on-site but the workers will scowl while you use it. Catch all this ire for the grand old price of $50+ per night.
Jill R.
Ranger
Jul. 18, 2016
Louisville South KOA
Dirty Derby
WE went to this KOA during the kentucky derby weekend, so of course you can expect it to be packed, we made reservations months ahead. When we got there is was not only packed, but there was no one enforcing the quiet hours, and it seemed like the cleaning staff could not keep up. There were loud people all through the night, and trash was overflowing everywhere. I'm not sure what it's like during other weeks of the year, but during the kentucky derby week it is a hot mess.
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Jason M.
Traveler
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.
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Shannon B.
Traveler
Apr. 27, 2020
Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph
The most fun!!!!!
This is a fun family Campground located adjacent to holiday world and Splashin Safari. There are golf carts for rent, nice camp stores, pools, playground, putt putt golf course, arcade and more. This campground has lots of family fun activities Such as a glow parade, karaoke night, arts and crafts, and more. The Halloween themed weekends are so much fun with a campsite decorating contest, trick-or-treating etc.