Best Cabin Camping near Leo, IN

Several state parks and private campgrounds within driving distance of Leo, Indiana provide cabin rentals with varying amenities. Chain O' Lakes State Park Campground in Albion offers cabin accommodations with electricity, heating, and basic furnishings. Pokagon State Park Campground features cabins in a wooded setting with access to lake activities and hiking trails. The cabins typically include beds, small refrigerators, and heating/cooling systems. According to one visitor at Harrison Lake State Park, "We rented a yurt as a local weekend escape. It was nice with a little mini fridge and 4 double beds." Most cabins include outdoor fire rings and picnic tables, while bathroom facilities are typically shared unless staying in deluxe accommodations.

Rustic and fully-equipped cabins are available depending on the location and price point. Angola/Hogback Lake KOA Holiday provides pet-friendly cabins with more amenities than state park options, including some with private bathrooms and kitchenettes. Cabin prices generally range from $69-$144 per night, with higher rates during peak summer months. Most locations require advance reservations, especially for weekend stays between May and September. One guest at Angola/Hogback Lake KOA noted, "The site was perfect with everything we would need already there - chairs, table, and even a propane grill!" Many campgrounds offer year-round cabin availability, though some private facilities like Indian Springs Campground operate only from April through October.

Most cabin rentals provide beds with mattresses but require guests to bring their own linens, pillows, and towels. Kitchen facilities vary widely, from basic microwaves to full kitchenettes with cookware in deluxe units. Visitors should plan to bring cooking utensils, dishware, and food supplies. On-site camp stores at locations like Chain O' Lakes State Park stock essential items, firewood, and some grocery basics. The General Store at Chain O' Lakes is "one of the most impressively well stocked" according to a recent review, offering "equipment, toys, tools, food souvenirs" and other necessities. For more extensive shopping, the towns of Albion, Angola, and Garrett have grocery stores within 20-30 minutes of most cabin locations.

Best Cabin Sites Near Leo, Indiana (30)

    1. Chain O' Lakes State Park Campground

    52 Reviews
    Albion, IN
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (260) 636-2654

    $12 - $90 / night

    "There are five facilities with showers and running water and six pit toilets. drinking water is accessible throughout the park."

    "However, the many amenities are a great way to find peace with the 9 lakes, 12 trails and a beach for swimming."

    2. Indian Springs Campground

    9 Reviews
    Garrett, IN
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (260) 357-5572

    $20 - $129 / night

    "They have a waterslide, big store, hand scooped ice cream, clean bathrooms and boat rentals."

    3. Pokagon State Park Campground

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

    $19 - $480 / night

    "About seventy-five percent of the sites are electric. We stayed in Site 255, which was not electric (booked last minute)."

    "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)."

    4. Chain O'lakes State Park Dispersed Campsite

    3 Reviews
    Albion, IN
    20 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. Bixler Lake Park & Campground

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

    $25 - $60 / night

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

    6. Angola/Hogback Lake KOA Holiday

    11 Reviews
    Angola, IN
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (260) 665-5353

    "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"

    "Several new sites were added and the park appears to be much cleaner. The restrooms are nice and the camp personnel are friendly."

    7. Kimpels Hickory Acres

    1 Review
    Montpelier, OH
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (419) 658-2267

    "I camped in a tent next to the cabin that my sister rented so I'm not sure about the tent sites that are available."

    8. Buck Lake Ranch

    5 Reviews
    Angola, IN
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (260) 665-6699

    $25 - $100 / night

    "So many legends have been on the stage at Buck Lake Ranch including Dolly Parton!"

    "The little store was adorable, stage area with the names of all the performers is awesome, great musical history, friendly staff, beautiful lake and a fun beached whale to pose with."

    9. Camp Timber Lake

    4 Reviews
    Roanoke, IN
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (260) 672-3251

    $20 - $25 / night

    "Escaped to this little place on the outskirts of Fort Wayne, Indiana and it was absolutely worth it. Everyone was nice including the neighboring campers."

    "Campground is located on private property and all of the primitive spots are right on the lake or very close to it. "

    10. Harrison Lake State Park Campground

    18 Reviews
    Fayette, OH
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (419) 237-2593

    "Really enjoy the secluded sites and the lake. It’s a small campground but it’s clean and quiet. Most sites don’t have water hookups but they do have electric."

    "It was nice with a little mini fridge and 4 double beds. Campground showers and bathrooms are clean."

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Cabin Reviews near Leo, IN

214 Reviews of 30 Leo Campgrounds


  • 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.

  • Brian O.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 17, 2024

    Chain O' Lakes State Park Campground

    Can be crowded, but a good park overall

    We were a bit surprised that despite having a paid reservation , we still had to pay a $20 Day usage fee to enter the park, but no matter. This is a sprawling and sometimes confusing campground to find your way in. But the sites are generally shady if a bit close together. There are five facilities with showers and running water and six pit toilets. drinking water is accessible throughout the park.
    The majority of sites have six person tables, though some, especially in the new 385-416 loop have little four person tables. These are also the least shaded.
    Campground and facilities are clean and well maintained.
    The General Store is one of the most impressively well stocked I have ever seen. Equipment, toys, tools, food souvenirs, you name it. Good dry firewood is $6.50 a bundle in the store, $7 on the honor system after hours. It burns fast, so you might want to buy more than you think. The store is open until 9:00 Friday & Saturday, but only 2;PM on Sunday and never on Monday. Keep that in mind if you're doing a 3-day weekend as we did. When checking out, look up to see the beautiful wooden canoe with wildlife inlaid wood.
    Fire pits are mostly round iron with non-adjustable swing-away grills. Booking is through Indiana DNR/ Reserve America so you can see photos of the site you pick.
    This was our second experience with an Indiana state park, and like our first (Pokagon, in the winter) we were impressed with the clear marking of the hiking trails (and canoe trail for that matter) there was a map and guidepost at every junction.
    There's a beach, concession stand and boat rentals on Sand lake, the Park's largest. Lastly, there's a fish cleaning shed with running water outside the campground entrance that anyone in the park can use, something I wish more parks would provide.

  • A
    Aug. 14, 2018

    Harrison Lake State Park Campground

    Quiet place to get away

    We have been here a few times. Really enjoy the secluded sites and the lake. It’s a small campground but it’s clean and quiet. Most sites don’t have water hookups but they do have electric. There isn’t much to do outside of the campground but there is a nice lake with canoe and kayak rentals. Very pet friendly and even has a dog beach.

  • Laura H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 23, 2020

    Twin Mills Camping Resort

    Beautiful Wooded Campground

    Twin Mills is a really beautiful and quiet RV Campground, with tall trees in Northern Indiana. We frequent this location when getting RV Repairs and visiting Elkhart, the birth place of most RVs.

    There are cabins and tent sites and a large lake access point with a beach area. The playgrounds seemed to be in good shape and the dumpsters were centrally located.

    The park has a gate entrance for security.

    There is a large pool area and basketball court.

    There are several sections in the park, some more wooded and narrow sites, some are more spread out.

    Cellular: T-Mobile had good signal strength and bandwidth, AT&T was not as good but still doable.

    Most of the sites are full hook up, some have 30amp and some have 50amp.

    Amenities: Pool Clubhouse Basketball Volleyball Picnic tables Fire rings Trash Playground Lake access Beach area Dock Cabins Tent sites

  • adrienn S.
    May. 30, 2021

    Chain O' Lakes State Park Campground

    Great for families and group camping

    If you're traveling with kids or enjoy the community of being near your fellow campers this is a great option. If you are looking for a peaceful retreat this may be a bit loud and busy. However, the many amenities are a great way to find peace with the 9 lakes, 12 trails and a beach for swimming. The lakes and connecting channels are stunning for canoes and kayaks and there is a convenient rental area. This is a campground of convenience with a very well stocked campground store with reasonable prices right next to the entrance. There is firewood and ice for sale as well as staple cooking items and cute souvenirs. The campsites are spacious and have a picnic table and fire pit at each. This campground is a great way to stay close to the fun and other campers. With so many options there is a something for everyone! Safe travels happy campers 😄

  • Jackie F.
    Aug. 6, 2022

    KOA Campground Middlebury

    Decent for a quick stop

    Got us in last minute when our other plans fell through. Site was only $35 for a back in water/electric. Grateful for it but wouldn’t have booked this otherwise. Site was unlevel and ran into a hill on the back end. Not much space on ether side of us. Corner lot and the rec center and basketball court was directly behind. Kids cutting through the campsite all the time.

    We called several times before anyone answered and the store was clearly understaffed. Although the staff was kind and doing their best. Picnic table is on its last legs and fire ring looked like it was run over. Overall it was a little shabby but definitely not bad. Good for a place to sleep but I wouldn’t book a week here. Not many restaurant options either and also no signs for this one on the highway.

  • Sherrie W.
    May. 22, 2020

    Harrison Lake State Park Campground

    Nice park for Northwest Ohio

    We rented a yurt as a local weekend escape. Our kids loved the yurt. It was nice with a little mini fridge and 4 double beds. Campground showers and bathrooms are clean. It is one of the only state parks in northwest Ohio, a beautiful little spot nestled in farmland of Ohio. The lake is nice for swimming and there are bike rentals which was fun as well. We did not use it, but there is a dog beach as well. Sites are crowed and close together.

  • T S.
    Sep. 19, 2021

    Pokagon State Park Campground

    Extensive Campground

    This is an extremely large campground. About seventy-five percent of the sites are electric. We stayed in Site 255, which was not electric (booked last minute). This site was fairly level but very close to other sites…wouldn’t recommend it. However, Site 269 (next to Site 277) afforded great privacy and was large; among the non-electric sites this was the best I saw. I did not survey the electric sites, but I’m sure the site matters a lot. Non-electric sites are $20.00, plus a $9.00 park entrance fee.

    There are numerous walking trails, along with horse and bike trails. Additionally, there are boat rentals, horseback rides, pony rentals, swimming, nature center, and a restaurant at the inn.

    This is a family oriented park. Extended family groupings are very common. Nevertheless, people and their children are well behaved.

    I would recommend this campground for two days or more. A one day stay will mean you probably won’t see much of this wonderful park. The only reason I gave it a four was that even in mid-September it was packed.

  • 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.


Guide to Leo

Cabin camping near Leo, Indiana offers a perfect blend of nature and comfort, making it an ideal getaway for families and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

Enjoy Water Activities at Angola/Hogback Lake KOA Holiday

  • The Angola/Hogback Lake KOA Holiday features a beautiful lake where you can enjoy swimming, fishing, and boating, perfect for a fun-filled day on the water.
  • With amenities like a lazy river and inflatable obstacle course, this campground is great for families looking to keep the kids entertained.
  • The campground also offers pontoon rentals, making it easy to explore the scenic Hogback Lake.

Cabins are Available at Buck Lake Ranch

  • At Buck Lake Ranch, you can stay in cozy cabins surrounded by nature, ideal for a peaceful retreat.
  • This location is rich in musical history, hosting live shows on weekends, making it a unique experience for music lovers.
  • The ranch offers access to fishing and hiking, allowing you to immerse yourself in the great outdoors right from your cabin.

Cabin Campers Like These Nearby Activities

  • Pokagon State Park Campground is known for its extensive hiking trails and beautiful lake, perfect for a day of exploration and relaxation.
  • Families can enjoy a sandy beach and swimming area at Manapogo Park, along with planned entertainment during the summer weekends.
  • For a more rustic experience, Camp Timber Lake offers zip-lining and swimming, making it a fun spot for adventurous campers.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Leo, IN is Chain O' Lakes State Park Campground with a 4.3-star rating from 52 reviews.

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