Glamping opportunities near Liberty, Indiana extend beyond Whitewater Memorial State Park to several other destinations within a 40-mile radius. The area sits at approximately 900 feet above sea level in the eastern Indiana lowlands, where summer temperatures typically range from 60-85°F. Fall camping season brings vibrant foliage changes from mid-October through early November, with cooler temperatures requiring additional bedding for glamping accommodations.
What to do
Water activities at multiple lakes: Hueston Woods State Park Campground provides access to a sizeable beach area with diverse water recreation options. According to one visitor, "Huge Park! Extremely large beach, always quite crowded though, boat rentals available, lots of places for peaceful fishing, and designated camping sites!"
Hiking trail exploration: Whitewater Memorial State Park Campground offers numerous trails beyond the main lake area. One camper notes, "Beautiful park, with lots of hiking trails although it is sad to see the amount of litter all along the trails we hiked (7 miles worth)."
Horseback riding opportunities: The park includes specialized horse camping areas with direct trail access. A visitor explains, "I came here and stayed in my tent (family had their horse trailer with camper) for a night during the chilly nights of October. I wish all campsites were like these - very, very spread out!"
Disc golf courses: Several parks in the region offer disc golf. One camper at Winton Woods shared, "Nice park in Cincinnati with lots to do for Everyone. A short 18 hole Disc Golf course is close by. It is a easy course great for beginners."
What campers like
Spacious glamping sites: Natural Springs Resort offers glamping accommodations with ample space. A camper noted, "The lot we stayed in was a good size and was right on the spring. The staff was very friendly and helpful!"
Clear water quarries: Hidden Paradise Campground features unique swimming in former quarries. According to one visitor, "What is the best of the best for all in the family? A quarry full to swim with an aqua playground, with use of free life preservers, a creek to kayak or float and a clean campground!"
Multiple swimming options: Winton Woods Campground provides various water recreation areas. One camper shared, "Winton Woods campground has spacious paved RV spaces with full hook-ups, fire ring, and picnic table. They also have cabin and tent camping. The location is located on the lake with access to put in a kayak or canoe."
Privacy at certain campsites: Some sites offer more seclusion than others. A camper at Hueston Woods stated, "The tent site area was sparsely occupied and the particular area was empty that I chose," though they also noted that "all campground sites are line of sight, no barriers or buffer between neighbors."
What you should know
Seasonal availability: Most glamping options close during winter months. Richmond KOA operates from "Mar 15 to Nov 1," while other glamping sites have similar seasonal restrictions.
Bathroom facilities vary widely: At Whitewater Memorial, one camper reports "New pit toilets were very clean and potable water station are located throughout campgrounds." However, at the horse campground, another noted "bathrooms in the horse campground aren't modern and they're pit toilets. Even with the cooler weather, they still wreaked."
Wildlife awareness needed: Raccoons are active at several campgrounds. One visitor at Whitewater Memorial warned, "Watch out for the 🦝 raccoons they are pretty aggressive and were all over our campsite. Clearly they are used to getting handouts, so keep your foodstuffs in you vehicle or well secured."
Road conditions and navigation: Hidden Paradise Campground can be challenging to navigate. A camper advised, "This little road is quite narrow, has some pretty tight turns with trees on both sides and in the night it's hard to tell where the rear end of your camper is on the turns where there are trees close to the road."
Tips for camping with families
Aquatic play features: Kamp Modoc offers water-based recreation specifically designed for children. A visitor shared, "The pond was great with the inflatables and water toys available for use. There were many activities put on by the campground."
Kid-friendly entertainment options: Many campgrounds schedule regular activities. One camper at Cornerstone Campground reported, "Tons of stuff for kids to do. Everyone was friendly. Facilities were well kept and very clean."
Playground proximity: Look for sites near play areas. A visitor at Natural Springs noted, "Newer playground structure, but for younger kids- no swings," indicating families should check specific amenities.
Weekend activity planning: Hueston Woods offers specialized weekend events. A camper mentioned, "Unknowingly, it appeared every weekend in October has a big Halloween emphasis, so the upper campground was sold out," suggesting booking well in advance for themed weekends.
Tips from RVers
Full hookup availability: Cornerstone Campground offers complete services for RVs. A camper reported, "Lots are level and include a picnic table and fire pit, with nice space between sites. The campsite is immaculate and well appointed."
Campsite leveling considerations: Select sites carefully at some locations. At Hidden Paradise, a camper noted, "Sites are large and easy to maneuver our 42' 5th wheel. Our site had full hookup, flat ground so easy setup."
Shower house access: At Thousand Trails Indian Lakes, an RVer cautioned about "limited amount of washers/dryers for the size of the campground. I can't imagine what it's like during peak season."
Seasonal road conditions: Many campgrounds have unpaved roads that can become problematic. One camper at Winton Woods observed, "When we arrived, we found that none of the back in sites had been plowed! All of the pull through sites were plowed and there were plenty open."
