Best Cabin Camping near Michigan City, IN

Several campgrounds within driving distance of Michigan City, Indiana provide furnished cabin rentals with varying amenities and comfort levels. Michigan City Campground offers cabin and mini-home rentals in a gated facility with access to a swimming pool, game room, and small store with essentials. At Potato Creek State Park Campground, approximately 45 minutes away, visitors find larger cabins with clean bathrooms and screened porches, though cabins share a communal fire pit. According to one visitor, "The cabins are large, bathroom was very clean, large screened in porch." Warren Dunes State Park Campground, just across the Michigan border, features rustic cabins in wooded settings with electricity and access to central bathhouses.

Pet-friendly cabin options exist at several locations, with policies varying by campground. Thousand Trails Bear Cave in Buchanan, Michigan offers cabin rentals in a family-oriented setting with amenities including a heated pool, playground, and access to the St. Joseph River for fishing. Fuller's Resort and Campground provides lakeside cabins with water views. Most cabins require advance reservations, particularly during summer months when occupancy rates increase. At Tippecanoe River State Park, a camper noted, "The cabins are small but perfectly fine for our group with two bunk beds, a small loft, and a small table inside. They have electricity so charging phones and devices is not a problem."

Most cabin rentals provide basic furniture and electricity but require visitors to bring their own bedding, pillows, towels, and cooking equipment. Kitchen facilities vary significantly between locations, from basic countertops to mini-refrigerators and microwaves in more deluxe units. Fire rings or grills are typically available outside cabins for cooking, though some locations require purchasing cooking grates separately. On-site camp stores at larger facilities stock firewood, ice, and limited groceries. For extended stays, Michigan City offers full grocery stores within a 10-15 minute drive of most campgrounds, making it convenient to stock up on supplies before check-in.

Best Cabin Sites Near Michigan City, Indiana (35)

    1. Michigan City Campground

    20 Reviews
    Indiana Dunes National Park, IN
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (219) 872-7600

    "This is a beautifully kept campground just outside Michigan City, IN. It is gated so will need to call in once you arrive to enter."

    "We stayed in the off season in a site close to the laundry facility and office. Great campground for families. Our site was smaller however, no one was around us so it seemed bigger."

    2. Warren Dunes State Park Campground

    66 Reviews
    Bridgman, MI
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (269) 426-4013

    "If you love a campground 3 minutes from Lake Michigan with plenty of amenities, this is your place. The Mount Randall campground has 2 loops with all electric sites."

    "We were with a large group so had a site you could drive right up to. Electricity hookups, bathrooms and showers, picnic tables and fire pit, etc. Easy access to the dunes and the beach."

    3. Sand Creek Campground

    15 Reviews
    Chesterton, IN
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (219) 926-7482

    $30 - $90 / night

    "Privately-owned and just a short distance from Indiana Dunes. The owner was very nice and helpful at check-in."

    "I stayed here for my first trip to the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore area in early June '18. It was clearly recently renovated and very nice."

    4. Potato Creek State Park Campground

    48 Reviews
    North Liberty, IN
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (574) 656-8186

    $20 - $100 / night

    "The first time we stayed in one of the cabins. The cabins are large, bathroom was very clean, large screened in porch. Only con was that the cabins all share one large firepit."

    "Nice lake for boating and fishing, great for bike riding. Campsites have really nice fire ring with grates for cooking as well as picnic tables."

    5. Lakeshore Camp Resort

    16 Reviews
    Portage, IN
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (219) 762-7757

    $49 - $57 / night

    "A lake with water rentals, floating water slide, playgrounds and sport courts, general store with the stardust’s “convenience mark-ups”,and water/ electric at all sites."

    "We were there the week before peak season opened so none of the pools or splash pads were open, but they were very accommodating so that we could still play mini golf and ride around on the pedal cars."

    6. Weko Beach Campground

    19 Reviews
    Bridgman, MI
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (269) 465-3406

    $50 - $30 / night

    "Couple minute walk to the beautiful Lake Michigan beach. Waist deep most areas, waves can get big tho."

    "Close to the lake with a beach that was not very crowded and enjoyed watching the sunset. I stayed in a cabin here that was cozy and comfortable."

    7. Thousand Trails Bear Cave

    16 Reviews
    Buchanan, MI
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "Lots of very friendly other campers, a heated pool, playground for the kids, nice size lots with fire pits, picnic tables, electric& water (including at tent sites)."

    "But even without the cave there was still a playground, pool and little walking trail near the waterfall. Close to nearby Lake Michigan and beaches."

    8. Fuller's Resort and Campground

    8 Reviews
    Buchanan, MI
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (269) 695-3785

    "The acres has lots of sites tucked away in the woods and many out in the open sun too! Rental trailers and cabins right on the lake too. Great ice cream too. We will be back!"

    "We stayed at site 123, and it was very private feeling with a wooded backdrop.  Next time, I'll try to stay at site 124, which is wooded on two sides.  We had water and electric. "

    9. Judy's Motel & Campground

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    New Buffalo, MI
    7 miles
    +1 (269) 469-0222

    10. Shamrock Park

    11 Reviews
    Berrien Springs, MI
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (269) 473-5691

    $10 - $50 / night

    "You can buy firewood and ice on site. There’s WiFi, electricity, showers and bathrooms. The campground is right on the water-perfect for kayaking or fishing."

    "Level site, fire ring and pets welcome."

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Cabin Reviews near Michigan City, IN

360 Reviews of 35 Michigan City Campgrounds



Guide to Michigan City

Cabin camping near Michigan City, Indiana offers a unique blend of outdoor adventure and cozy accommodations, perfect for families and nature lovers alike.

Cabin campers appreciate these amenities

Some prices for cabin camping range from $50 to $150

Cabins are available at Warren Dunes State Park Campground

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Michigan City, IN is Michigan City Campground with a 4.5-star rating from 20 reviews.

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