Cabin rentals near Lafayette, Indiana vary from rustic to modern, with several campgrounds offering a range of overnight lodging within an hour's drive of the city. The region features rolling hills and hardwood forests typical of central Indiana, with elevations around 600-700 feet above sea level. Most cabin facilities maintain seasonal operations from April through October, though several properties like Turkey Run State Park Campground offer year-round cabin availability.
What to do
Creek adventures: Sugar Creek Campground provides direct creek access for fishing and water activities. "We fished in the ponds and my husband caught a bass, and I caught a catfish. It's a nice place to walk around," notes a camper who stayed at Sugar Creek Campground.
Hiking trails: Turkey Run State Park features challenging trails through unique terrain. "We hiked Trail 3, which has the ladders, and parts of trail 10, 4, and 2. Trail 10 was nothing special but was relatively flat," reports a recent visitor to Turkey Run State Park Campground.
Disc golf: Bachelor Runn Campground offers disc golf on its former golf course property. "We keep coming back for more. Disc golf. Hiking. Biking. Tent camping. Fishing. Lounging. Driving range. Always something to do," shares a repeat visitor to the property.
What campers like
Historic surroundings: Wabash & Erie Canal Park offers unique historic buildings to explore. "We got set up and was able to go for a walk and check out the trails, buildings, and the village. The host was so friendly, she came over and talked and gave us some background on the location," explains a visitor to Wabash & Erie Canal Park.
Farm animal interactions: Heritage Farm provides a distinctive cabin stay among alpacas. "There are several options available: tent camping (including a tree tent!), RV camping (two with electric hookups), and a 170-year-old log cabin," describes a guest at Heritage Farm Alpaca Experience.
Private wooded sites: Turkey Run offers secluded camping options. "We were in a wooded section and it was pretty private however our site was pretty sloped. Next time I would probably pick the site on either side of 167," advises a visitor.
What you should know
Cabin variety: Bachelor Runn Campground opened in 2022 on a former golf course. "This campground is amazing and relatively unknown. Opened in May 2022, built on an old golf course, it's a must camp spot for avid campers," notes a recent visitor to Bachelor Runn Campground.
Seasonal timing: Weekday stays often provide more space and quiet. "We arrived on Thursday on April 29th and the place was empty. Some of the sites are pretty close together, but we booked site 41 which is a double site," advises a Sugar Creek camper.
Wildlife awareness: Watch for local wildlife in wooded areas. "We saw all kinds of birds, turtles, frogs and even a couple snakes," reports a visitor at Sugar Creek Campground.
Tips for camping with families
Water activities: Indiana Beach Campground offers family water amenities. "Koa has two nice pools (one large pool for kids and adults and smaller one for toddlers). The IB side has a large mini golf course ($8 for those > 5) and a nice arcade our boys enjoyed," explains a visitor to Indiana Beach Campground.
Kid-friendly settings: Bachelor Runn Campground provides open spaces for children. "The best thing to do here in my opinion is relax in the shade with and good book while the kids play at the park," recommends a repeat visitor.
Educational opportunities: Heritage Farm offers learning experiences with animals. "We enjoyed helping to feed the Alpacas– they have over 50. The rooster crowed gustily at dawn (but dawn was after 7 am and we were already awake). Also on the farm is Stormy, the horse, chickens, and some barn cats," shares a family that stayed in the cabin.
Tips from RVers
Site selection: Choose sites based on hookup placement. "The sewer hookup was all the way at the end of the site, needed extra extension to hook up sewer," notes a visitor to Crawfordsville KOA.
Satellite and connectivity: Cell service varies by location and provider. "Good Cell, satellite and myfi reception," reports a camper at Caboose Lake Campground.
Leveling challenges: Some cabins and RV sites require equipment for leveling. "It's was difficult to level our camper but we got it in the end. The site was huge but given the unevenness it would be difficult for tents," explains a visitor to Turkey Run State Park.
