Best Glamping near Leavenworth, IN

O'Bannon Woods State Park Campground and Marengo Cave Campgrounds house upscale glamping accommodations among southern Indiana's forested landscape. Located near Corydon and within driving distance of Leavenworth, these luxury camping destinations combine natural surroundings with premium comfort. O'Bannon Woods offers elevated canvas accommodations featuring electricity, picnic tables, and convenient access to clean facilities, while Marengo Cave Campgrounds provides boutique camping experiences with electric hookups adjacent to the popular cave system. Both locations maintain well-kept grounds with access to drinking water, shower facilities, and dedicated fire rings for evening relaxation. A visitor noted, "The campground is small and intimate. We had sites 8-9 and they were perfect. Lots of activities and of course the cave. Staff was great."

Hiking trails directly accessible from these glamping sites provide immediate access to natural exploration without requiring travel to secondary locations. Marengo Cave Campgrounds positions luxury campers steps away from renowned cave tours, operating until 5:00 pm daily, with glamping accommodations situated along a scenic creek. O'Bannon Woods State Park connects glampers to multiple trail systems, a nature center featuring educational exhibits, and a living history village with demonstrations on holiday weekends. The park also offers water recreation with access to Blue River for kayaking and swimming. According to a camper, "The park is well kept and organized. There are a ton of sites to visit and see. If you like hiking or mountain biking this is for you!" Both locations accommodate pets, allowing visitors to bring their furry companions while enjoying premium outdoor accommodations.

Best Glamping Sites Near Leavenworth, Indiana (22)

    1. O'Bannon Woods State Park Campground

    20 Reviews
    Leavenworth, IN
    3 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."

    2. Indian-Celina Recreation Area

    20 Reviews
    Saint Croix, IN
    14 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.  "

    3. Marengo Cave Campgrounds

    8 Reviews
    English, IN
    12 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."

    4. Hoosier National Forest North Face Loop Campground

    3 Reviews
    Saint Croix, IN
    14 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."

    5. Hoosier National Forest South Slope Loop Campground

    3 Reviews
    Saint Croix, IN
    14 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!"

    6. Celina Recreation Area

    2 Reviews
    Saint Croix, IN
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 547-7051

    "I went for years with my family growing up in a pop up and pull behind. I recently went tent camping there and it was awesome as usual."

    "Celina Recreation Area is located in Hoosier National Forest near Branchville, IN off IN37."

    7. Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph

    33 Reviews
    Santa Claus, IN
    32 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! "

    8. Youngs Creek Horse Camp

    8 Reviews
    Paoli, IN
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 547-7051

    "Site accommodates both horse, drive in and walk-in camping. There’s a privy and water on site. Campsites have fire rings and picnic tables."

    "It sports a good-sized pavilion and well-maintained his and hers vault toilets. The camp sites were generous in size with gravel parking, fairly level pads, picnic tables, and a fire ring."

    9. Otter Creek Park Campground

    9 Reviews
    Garrett, KY
    24 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."

    10. Horine Reservation Camping at Jefferson County Memorial Forest

    18 Reviews
    Fairdale, KY
    33 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."

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Glamping Reviews near Leavenworth, IN

258 Reviews of 22 Leavenworth Campgrounds


  • Diana W.
    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.

  • C
    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.
    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.
    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.
    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.

  • 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
    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.

  • 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.

  • Jill R.
    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.


Guide to Leavenworth

Leavenworth, Indiana offers a variety of camping options within Hoosier National Forest's wooded terrain at elevations between 400-700 feet. The area receives approximately 46 inches of annual rainfall, creating lush forest conditions with several creeks and lakes throughout the camping regions. Primitive campsites, RV parks, and luxury glamping accommodations near Leavenworth can be found within 30-minute drives of the Ohio River.

What to do

Fishing at Indian-Celina Lake: Electric-motor boats only are permitted on this quiet lake in the Hoosier National Forest. "Nice quiet and a Great Lake to go fishing," notes a visitor at Indian-Celina Recreation Area. During mid-August, visitors might catch a unique species: "Celine lake has freshwater Jellyfish that you can catch," according to a camper.

Hiking through historic areas: Multiple trails offer access to historical sites and old homesteads. At Celina Recreation Area, hikers can explore the Interpretive Trail where "The Rickenbaugh Historic family home and cemetery are located in the far side of the boat ramp with a kiosk and 1 mile Interpretive trail that tells the story of the area."

Cave exploration: The Marengo Cave Campgrounds offers two different parts to explore: "The dripslide caverns and the crystal palace cavern. There are extra activities for the kids such as mining and a nice gift shop for any rock lover out there." Tours operate until 5:00 pm daily with no staff present after hours.

Trail riding: Youngs Creek Horse Camp provides facilities for equestrian camping with trail access. "We stayed at here for a couple of days... It sports a good-sized pavilion and well-maintained his and hers vault toilets. The camp sites were generous in size with gravel parking, fairly level pads, picnic tables, and a fire ring."

What campers like

Privacy at forest sites: The secluded nature of many campsites provides quiet experiences. At Hoosier National Forest North Face Loop Campground, "All of the sites are spaced far enough away that you'll have your privacy. The sites are clean and spacious as well as very flat for tents." This contrasts with the South Loop which has sites closer together.

Creek-side camping: Several campgrounds feature waterfront sites. "Camp sites are pretty small, but are aligned along a small stream. Sites equipped with electricity, a gazebo & picnic table, and fire pit," according to a Marengo Cave camper who noted the sites face "the little river."

Nature center programs: O'Bannon Woods State Park Campground offers educational opportunities. "Clean restrooms. Great nature center w ranger tours. Several hiking trails w various difficulties," mentions one visitor. Another camper shared, "My kids enjoyed the nature center, pioneer village, and one of the easy trails."

Off-grid experience: Many sites provide true disconnection from urban environments. "No cell service," notes a camper at Marengo Cave, while another visitor to Hoosier National Forest commented on the area's seclusion: "We felt like we own the place!"

What you should know

Trail conditions vary seasonally: Some forest trails require preparation. A camper at Celina Recreation Area noted "Some of the trails are a little rough, as in could use some mulch or rock but other than that it was really nice."

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Leavenworth, IN is O'Bannon Woods State Park Campground with a 4.3-star rating from 20 reviews.

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