Best Cabin Camping near Mount Vernon, IN

Whether you're a tent camper, an RVer, or just passing through, Mount Vernon, IN has a lot to offer. Enjoy the scenic camping, fun activities, and sights and sounds of Mount Vernon. You're sure to find the perfect spot for your Indiana camping adventure.

Best Cabin Sites Near Mount Vernon, Indiana (18)

    1. Harmonie State Park Campground

    34 Reviews
    New Harmony, IN
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 682-4821

    $20 - $23 / night

    "Ranger Review: Primus at Harmonie State Park

    I recently visited Harmonie State Park near New Harmony, In. https://indianastateparks.reserveamerica.com/campgroundDetails.do?"

    "I chose site 39 and it was close to level. Well spaced.Vault toilets and bathhouses. Only lower camp area bathhouse open before summer.Garbage bin overflowing. Fire pit, table, electric. Playgrounds."

    2. John James Audubon State Park Campground

    6 Reviews
    Henderson, KY
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 826-2247

    $20 - $34 / night

    "John J Audubon State Park has some awesome architecture and the feel of old school parks.

    Near Henderson, Ky off the Pennyrile Parkway and a stone throw away from Evansville, In."

    "It is not primative and they have losging available. It is a beautiful area of land with a gorgwous lake."

    3. Harmonie State Park Cabins

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    New Harmony, IN
    11 miles
    +1 (812) 682-4821

    $90 / night

    4. Moffitt Rec Area

    4 Reviews
    Morganfield, KY
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 333-4845

    "Very secluded camping."

    5. Miles Landing Campground

    5 Reviews
    Chandler, IN
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 457-6447

    $2 - $40 / night

    "Managment provided viewing glasses and arranged for a food truck."

    "Can drive directly to it. Lovely area with fishing not far from the campsite. Full hookups on every site, have in trees half in direct sun."

    6. Scales Lake Park

    17 Reviews
    Boonville, IN
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 897-6200

    $17 - $140 / night

    "Nice beach, trails and playground. Friendly camper. Pet friendly. Would've given 5 stars but our site was tight. Squeezed between 2 sites, out the front door fight to neighbors sewer hose."

    "There’s a beach for swimming and a shower house. The RV sites are kinda cramped. We prefer the primitive sites on the other side of the lake. Literally just a picnic table and fire pit."

    7. Grayville KOA Grayville IL

    1 Review
    New Harmony, IL
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 375-0310

    $58 - $68 / night

    "We stayed here on the way to and on the way home from The Kentucky Bourbon Trail."

    8. Cave-in-Rock State Park

    14 Reviews
    Cave-In-Rock, IL
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 289-4325

    "The rate of $20 for an electric site was reasonable; we put a tag on our site and set off to explore nearby Garden of the Gods for the rest of the day, secure that we had a place to rest our heads for"

    "Cave in Rock State Park, Il is sorta out in the middle of nowhere. That being said it is an adventure worth the trip."

    9. Hamilton County State Fish and Wildlife Area

    3 Reviews
    Enfield, IL
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 773-4340

    $20 / night

    "Great fishing, 15hp motors allowed on the lake. Lake side camping spots available. Cabins are nice, FYI No mattress, bring your own."

    "Very nice campground with electric and water."

    10. Diamond Lake Resort Campground

    8 Reviews
    Mount Vernon, KY
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 229-4900

    $34 - $38 / night

    "This is a resort not a get away from it all camping. It is well maintained, friendly staff, lots to do for kids. Sites are close, as in any resort style campground."

    "It was also nice to ride the golf cart around the park to get around. We brought ours but you can also rent. The swimming pool stays pretty full but is nice."

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  • Barry B.
    Jul. 25, 2020

    Scales Lake Park

    Friendly family place

    Nice beach, trails and playground. Friendly camper. Pet friendly. Would've given 5 stars but our site was tight. Squeezed between 2 sites, out the front door fight to neighbors sewer hose.

  • J
    Jul. 11, 2018

    Camp Safe Haven by Earthbound Lodging

    Very private and quiet!!

    Very private and quite less than 10 sites on property! Owners are very friendly! Does have above ground pool along with swing set, trampoline for kiddos. Kid, pet friendly!! Open all year!!

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 28, 2021

    Cave-in-Rock State Park

    Nice option in southern Illinois

    General: I was a bit apprehensive about this state park because it did not take reservations, so we made sure to arrive by 11 am but we had no reason to worry – compared to other Illinois campgrounds we visited on this trip, this one was almost empty on a Wednesday in mid-October. Steve, the host, was very friendly and checked us in. The rate of $20 for an electric site was reasonable; we put a tag on our site and set off to explore nearby Garden of the Gods for the rest of the day, secure that we had a place to rest our heads for the night! 

    Sites/Facilities: The sites are set a decent amount of space apart and have an additional parking space for a second vehicle. A large picnic table and fire ring (although the windy conditions were not favorable for a fire) completed the site. Some are not completely level, so it was good to be able to select the best site. 

    Bathhouse: The bath/shower house was clean, and the shower had nice hot water and good water pressure. The drainage wasn’t optimal, however, and much of the water ended up in the rest of the bathroom. The only other thing to note is that the generator for the bathhouse is VERY loud so if you are in a site close by (we were across the street and one up), you WILL hear it but thankfully, when not in use, it was quiet through most of the night. 

    Activities/Amenities: There is a playground and picnic shelter, and the (not very deep) cave is cool to explore (a short walk from the campground). There are a dump station and dumpster. I had good cell service (Verizon/three bars) in this campground. 

    Conclusion: Although this state park is right on the Ohio River, the campground is set apart from the river so you will not see the river from the campground but it is close enough to walk to the banks of the river when exploring the cave. Nice place to spend a night.

  • Shelly S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 21, 2019

    Harmonie State Park Campground

    Lotsa trees

    Ranger Review: Primus at Harmonie State Park

    I recently visited Harmonie State Park near New Harmony, In. https://indianastateparks.reserveamerica.com/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=IN&parkId=570048 Just a heads up when camping in Indiana there is a fee to visit the State Parks. I always carry cash for that , laundry and in some states bathroom use. So, the number one thing that stuck out to me about this campground was the shade. For the most part it’s level (floodplain...I saw no standing water) And all the sites are nicely shaded (we are talking full growth) and good size. The sites are electric only, no water, no sewer. There are centrally located water hydrants and a dump station on the way out of the campground. The campground wasn’t very full when we visited, but there is a plethora of activities to enjoy. An Olympic size pool which back in the day my kids woulda loved. Hiking paths (very wide), one right by the campground and a connector trail to the mountain bike trail area. There’s also a bike section on the paved roads. You could spend a comfortable week here and not be bored.

    Product Review: As a Dyrt Ranger I get to occasionally try out outdoor products while camping and this trip I brought along some Primus “kitchen gear” https://primus.us/ . Primus is known for its camping stoves , the kitchen accessories are pretty sweet too. I have the Trailsporks , a long spoon , a spatula for grilling , campfire plates and a campfire knife. These are very sturdy made accessories and pack in my kit without taking up a lot of space. There are a lot of options on the site to fit your packing needs too, from family fireside to fastpacking . I’m building my fireside kitchen kit .

  • Laura D.
    May. 11, 2018

    Scales Lake Park

    Go primitive if you want privacy

    We’ve camped there as a large group and as a family several times. There’s a beach for swimming and a shower house. The RV sites are kinda cramped. We prefer the primitive sites on the other side of the lake. Literally just a picnic table and fire pit. There’s pit toilets nearby.

  • Shelly S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 20, 2018

    Cave-in-Rock State Park

    Up on the rock

    Cave in Rock State Park, Il is sorta out in the middle of nowhere. That being said it is an adventure worth the trip. Weekday visits will supply you with more things to do but weekend adventures are just as fun. 

    If your coming from the Kentucky side first there is Amish country to visit. Check in Marion for what’s available and where (fill your gas tank up!)

    Next there is the ferry ride across. If you’ve done it a lot no big deal, but my kids used to love it every time.

    Write your directions down for this whole area, the cell phone coverage is spotty and it will keep frustration down.

    Signage will greet you as soon as you exit the ferry and Cave in Rock city has several small businesses you might want to visit. Plus a bunch of painted bikes...

    To the right down the road a bit and your in the park.

    The RV area is spread throughout a hilly, tree’d area, after being in Army Corp of Engineers last week which uses every foot of area available this campground seems huge and vacant. There were many sites occupied they are spread out across a huge area which is awesome. There is a playground near the showerhouse and a pond back in behind the playground.

    The primitive area is up another hill back in the woods, my favorite. Two handicap accessible spots next to the pit toilet let’s everyone have some fun. 

    If you want a shower you have to return to the RV area. These basic sites have a grill, fire pit and picnic table. Some are pretty level some not so much ;) Best of all there are several options if you have a Tentstile. 

    We took a 2 mile loop hike across to the lodge, along the cliff face and down to the cave. A lot of history here and some nice views. 

    This was our second outing with our new to us EVAC Trailer (www.evactrailer.com) I added some metal poles and a tarp and bam! we have an impromptu sitting area. The tool box made a nice meal prep and cooking area. Still looking at other ideas, but it’s a sturdy little trailer that is serving its purpose well!

  • j
    Mar. 31, 2019

    Harmonie State Park Campground

    Edge of lower eastern Indiana

    Over 200 gravel sites many sloping so choose wisely. I chose site 39 and it was close to level. Well spaced.Vault toilets and bathhouses. Only lower camp area bathhouse open before summer.Garbage bin overflowing. Fire pit, table, electric. Playgrounds. Water nearby. River with boat launch in park. Lots of bike trails. Large pool with water slide open in the summer. Same for nature center. Great trees. Quiet. Quirky little town of New Harmony nearby.

  • Gregory  G.
    Feb. 18, 2020

    Scales Lake Park

    A wonderful place for family

    My wife and I camped here in February of 2020. This is a very well maintained park. We had just bought our 29' motorhome. It was too cold to do much, but the campground is nice. There is a petting zoo for the kids, a nice pool with a large water slide, 1 shower house that was very clean. Clean restrooms. A large lake for fishing and swimming. Walking trails, wood available for purchase. They even have cabins for rent, and lots of primitive sites. I recommend this park to all!

  • O
    Aug. 26, 2018

    Scales Lake Park

    Small tight spaces

    Recently tried out Scales Lake...not my 1st choice. Sites were very small and close together. There were several different spots/clusters of camp sites. Some where full hook up, some primitive, some just electric, and all mixed together. The fire rings were very small with no grates to cook on. There was 1 bath house, very nice and clean and cooled, but not assemble to all camping sites. Also there were 2 playgrounds and a petting zoo. Lake has a small beach for swimming, slide with its own catch pool separate. Fishing allowed.

    The streets in the town are extremely narrow, making it hard to get into the park.


Guide to Mount Vernon

Cabin camping near Mount Vernon, Indiana offers a perfect blend of nature and comfort, allowing you to enjoy the great outdoors without sacrificing the comforts of home.

Cabin campers appreciate these amenities

Explore local activities

  • Enjoy hiking and nature walks at Scales Lake Park, where you can also visit a petting zoo that delights campers of all ages.
  • Experience the beauty of the Wabash River at Harmonie State Park Campground, which provides access to trails and picnic areas for a fun-filled day outdoors.
  • Take a short drive to the charming town of New Harmony, near Harmonie State Park Campground, where you can explore unique shops, coffee spots, and local dining options.

Some prices for cabin camping range from $20 to $50

  • Rates at Cave-in-Rock State Park start at around $20 for electric sites, making it an affordable option for families and solo travelers alike.
  • Expect to pay approximately $30 at Moffitt Rec Area, where you can enjoy a peaceful environment and beautiful scenery.
  • Cabin rentals at Diamond Lake Resort Campground can vary, with some options available for about $50, providing a great getaway for those looking for more amenities.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Mount Vernon, IN is Harmonie State Park Campground with a 4.3-star rating from 34 reviews.

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