Glamping accommodations near Mount Ayr, Indiana range from basic rustic cabins to fully equipped yurts with seasonal availability. Located in the northwest region of Indiana, the area sits on sandy soil with moderate summer temperatures averaging 75-85°F from June through August. Campsites typically provide direct access to water recreation with most facilities operating from April through October.
What to do
Fishing at multiple lakes: Willow Slough Fish & Wildlife Area offers diverse fishing options with reported catches of largemouth bass up to 19 inches. "There are monster bass in this lake, I have got a 19-inch largemouth in 2017. Do remember to bring power source for your phone such as a power bank and water to drink, the water there taste funny," notes one visitor to Willow Slough Fish & Wildlife Area.
Climb the fire tower: The observation tower at Tippecanoe River State Park provides panoramic views of the surrounding forest and river valley. "Small but worth going. Fire tower climb was beautiful. A nice little place to relax," shares a visitor to Tippecanoe River State Park Campground.
Explore quarry swimming: France Park features an old limestone quarry converted to a swimming area with unusually clear water. A visitor reports, "The quarry, wow! It was beyond stunning and never what I expected to see in an Indiana park. We had an amazing hike, checking out the quarry."
What campers like
Clean swimming areas: Oak Lake RV Resort maintains a lake with inflatable obstacle courses and swimming areas. "Pond swimming & obstacle course, movies on our inflatable screen, golf cart glow parades, s'mores, homemade campfire pizzas & endless family memories. The kids are still raving about it!" shares a camper at Oak Lake RV Resort.
Spacious sites with lake views: Some campgrounds offer premium sites directly adjacent to fishing lakes. "We took two vehicles since we wanted to leave one at our campsite. Some sites are clustered together, however we lucked out and got one along the fishing lake with no nearby neighbors," notes a visitor to France Park.
Waterfall hiking: Several parks in the area feature limestone formations with seasonal waterfalls. "We ventured out on one more trail and saw the waterfall but headed to our site to set up camp afterwards," mentions a camper about the trail system at France Park.
What you should know
Road noise considerations: Some campgrounds are situated near highways, which can impact the camping experience. "Where Route 24 and I65 meet near Remington. Loud road noise. Planted trees around pond have grown up to provide more privacy. Not my ideal location," explains a visitor to Caboose Lake Campground.
Limited cell service: Coverage varies significantly between carriers in the rural areas. "I have AT&T service and could not use my phone at all, my husband has Verizon and had no problems with cell service," reports a camper at Tippecanoe River State Park.
Variable bathroom facilities: Comfort stations range from newly renovated to basic. "Station A looked like it had been totally rehabbed in the last 5 years. Everything looked nice & the showers could be turned to your preferred temperature. Cleaner than the last state park we were at for sure!" notes a camper about Tippecanoe River State Park.
Tips for camping with families
Water recreation options: Some glamping sites near Mount Ayr provide access to inflatable water equipment. "We love Caboose! If you have kids or teens this is your spot. Super clean water and beach area with inflatables- so fun! They do require wristbands which cost $10 a day but that includes bumper boats and unlimited paddle boat rentals," shares a visitor to Caboose Lake Campground.
Playgrounds with adjacent sites: Select campsites at certain parks offer direct sight lines to playgrounds. "Pulled in as the sun was coming down after a looong day of driving. Our site was right next to the playground and my kids had a blast swinging, climbing, and jumping while we set up camp," notes a visitor to Oak Lake RV Resort.
Weekday visits for quiet experience: Holiday weekends tend to be crowded at most area glamping resorts. "This is a busy campground during the summer weekends. Activities for the kids are all weekend and evenings are busy with golf carts parades. The adult fun goes to the wee hours on busy holiday weekends," explains a visitor to Lakeshore Camp Resort.
Tips from RVers
Pull-through site availability: Several campgrounds offer pull-through sites for larger rigs. "6 people, 1 pup & a 44.4' Keystone Sprinter... Oak Lake RV Resort handled it all with ease & gave us the BEST camping trip ever! From the moment you drive up, staff are waiting in golf carts to guide you to your site & even help with setup. We were nervous about fitting our big rig, but pull-through site #17 made it flawless," describes a camper at Oak Lake RV Resort.
Water accessibility: Most sites require filling water tanks at central stations before setting up. "Get water before setting up at the water station after the small gatehouse. There's 2 sides at the dump station," advises a visitor to Tippecanoe River State Park.
Pad conditions: Surface material varies between campgrounds, affecting leveling and stability. "The sites are typical state park. No privacy for most. There's gravel for your camper pad. Not dirt," notes a visitor describing the RV sites at Tippecanoe River State Park.
