Best Glamping near Nappanee, IN

Several campgrounds offer glamping accommodations around Nappanee in northern Indiana. Potato Creek State Park Campground and Maple Ridge Campground both feature cabin-style glamping options with full hookups and modern amenities. These accommodations typically include comfortable beds, electricity, and climate control systems. "Clean, updated bathhouse and perfect family spot with pool and activities for the family," noted one visitor at Maple Ridge. Elkhart Campground provides upscale glamping units with picnic tables and reservable sites, while Ebys Pines Campground offers similar accommodations with the addition of boat access to nearby waterways. These properties maintain well-appointed units that bridge the gap between traditional camping and hotel accommodations.

The glamping sites near Nappanee provide access to numerous recreational activities. Maple Ridge Campground organizes regular weekend activities specifically for children. A recent visitor mentioned, "The owners plan activities every weekend for kids and there's a nice in-ground pool area." Most locations feature swimming pools, playgrounds, and fishing opportunities. Elkhart Campground provides additional amenities including basketball courts, pickle ball, horseshoes, and putt-putt golf. The campgrounds are strategically located near the Amish communities of northern Indiana, with Shipshewana Trading Place RV Park positioned close to the famous Shipshewana flea market and Amish attractions. Warren Dunes State Park Campground, though slightly farther at about an hour's drive, offers glamping opportunities with access to Lake Michigan beaches and sand dunes for those seeking day trips.

Best Glamping Sites Near Nappanee, Indiana (29)

    1. Potato Creek State Park Campground

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

    $20 - $100 / night

    "Bathrooms are cleanish…but they start getting a little wild as the weekend wears on. Perpetual mud and slop from the showers, but functional."

    "Our site was purposely located close to a bathhouse, but was not too close to have any bothersome noises. The bathhouse was a bit dated, but pretty clean."

    2. Pla-Mor Campground

    5 Reviews
    Bremen, IN
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (574) 546-3665

    $42 - $53 / night

    "they have an in ground swimming pool, mini golf, a driving range, laundry, an arcade and ice cream. It’s a clean and well kept for campground. Would for sure stay here again."

    "Friendly staff. We had used it as a location for our sons golf event in Plymouth. Easy to get to from 31 North. "

    3. Maple Ridge Campground

    8 Reviews
    North Liberty, IN
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (574) 784-8532

    "great owners and almost all full hookup sites. newly remodled bathhouse with laundry and also a heated pool. highly recommend this campground"

    "Playground, pool, activities for the family, updated bathhouse!!"

    4. Elkhart Campground

    11 Reviews
    Elkhart, IN
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (574) 264-2914

    "Nice laundry. Host is very accommodating and all staff are friendly. Highly recommend this campground."

    "We had a nice spot not too close to anyone. There are other areas of the park where the sites are really close together. I was glad we had some space the 2 days we were there."

    5. Ebys Pines

    12 Reviews
    Bristol, IN
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (574) 848-4583

    "Trails lead to a local County park - Bonneyville Mill. There’s a roller skating rink and laser tag across the street."

    "The staff were all friendly and helpful. We will definitely be back"

    6. Elkhart RV Resort by Rjourney

    11 Reviews
    Middlebury, IN
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (574) 347-6889

    "Very nice campground with level sites and air conditioned bathrooms! That is amazing in the summer. They have trails that are a nice walk for the dogs and a pond to catch and release fish."

    "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."

    7. Warren Dunes State Park Campground

    68 Reviews
    Bridgman, MI
    45 miles
    Website
    +1 (269) 426-4013

    "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."

    "The bathroom seemed newer (South modern loop) with clean bathrooms (cleaned at least twice a day) and private shower stalls."

    8. Pic-A-Spot Campground

    1 Review
    Pierceton, IN
    18 miles
    +1 (574) 594-2635

    "Plenty of lakefront camping spots on the barbie chain of lakes. Several (deep, clean) lakes hooked together by channels. Also hook into that big bass or musky!!"

    9. Shipshewana Trading Place RV Park

    6 Reviews
    Middlebury, IN
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (260) 768-4669

    "Gravel sites, electric, play areas for kids. Close to the flea market! Nice place to park for a few days in Amish country. Fun at the pavilion!"

    "Staff wasn’t real friendly either. The park was clean and quiet and next to some beautiful grazing fields with cattle and horses."

    10. Spaulding Lake Campground

    6 Reviews
    Niles, MI
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (269) 684-1393

    "The surrounding area seems like the camp is in a bad location, but the bushes that surround the place block out all the noise."

    "Very nice and quiet. 3 fishing ponds that are well stocked. Most lots pull thru and many shaded. Kids playground is big with a basketball court. Shower house is clean and taken care of."

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Glamping Reviews near Nappanee, IN

309 Reviews of 29 Nappanee Campgrounds


  • Gay G.
    Aug. 19, 2021

    Thousand Trails Bear Cave

    Great Campground

    This is a nice, family friendly campground. 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). Pool has an ADA lift chair. 2 shower/bath houses, camp store, a real bear cave you can tour in (free), a creek that meanders through it. The resort sits on the St. Joseph river & this park has a boat ramp & dock for fishing. There is a gate that campers need a code to get into so it keeps out unwanted’s. Nice staff. Yolanda is a great manager. Security, a ‘honey wagon’. Laundry center. Quiet hours are 10p-8a. It’s near Buchanan Michigan and the RED BUD Motor Cross track. Very friendly people, always stopping and talking.

  • Kelly F.
    Jun. 29, 2019

    Elkhart RV Resort by Rjourney

    Air conditioning in the bathrooms

    Very nice campground with level sites and air conditioned bathrooms! That is amazing in the summer. They have trails that are a nice walk for the dogs and a pond to catch and release fish.

  • Ken
    Sep. 8, 2020

    Shamrock Park

    Hidden Gem

    The ranger was awesome. 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. There’s also all sorts of activities for kids-ping pong, basketball, cornhole and more. It’s also a quick walk to a grocery store and restaurants. There’s no grill on the fire pit, so plan accordingly.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • C
    Jun. 3, 2021

    Michigan City Campground

    Great campground, will return

    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 premium sites which were 90ft pull thought with 50A service, water and sewer, and the best wifi I have seen at a campsite. The cement patio was large with a picnic table and an adjacent fire pit. There is swimming pool and a game room, and a small store with the essentials, and propane.

    You are close to Indiana Dunes and the downtown area of Michigan city. Good food, shops are close by. 

    By the way there are a number of cabins/mini homes to rent.

  • J
    Jul. 26, 2021

    Potato Creek State Park Campground

    Big, clean and plenty to do

    The park itself is rather large, and the camping area is pretty expansive as well. Bathrooms are cleanish…but they start getting a little wild as the weekend wears on. Perpetual mud and slop from the showers, but functional. The sites are roomy enough but they are a little close together. Some sites are shaded, some are open…hard to tell when booking. Not many trees to set up a hammock on site. General store was well stocked and the staff across the board were very helpful.

  • E
    Jul. 24, 2023

    Potato Creek State Park Campground

    1st time, will definitely be back.

    Our first time here with our pop-up. It's a beautiful park. So much nature to explore, so we'll have to come back again. Note that my four star rating is based on five stars being perfection, so I would still definitely recommend it.

    Our site was purposely located close to a bathhouse, but was not too close to have any bothersome noises. The bathhouse was a bit dated, but pretty clean. Individual stall showers with inner and outer curtains. Curtains could have been a bit longer, because the inner one allowed lots of spray into the outer "dry" part of the stall.

    Great playground on the east side of the first loop. Kids seem to play there for hours and enjoy riding bikes around the loops. Very well manicured grounds, including paths from the sites to the bathhouse.

    Nice little store that had a little bit of everything attendants were friendly. Firewood available. Cheaper outside the park, but don't mind supporting the park. Was open till 9PM even on Sunday.

    Beach was small, but seems adequate for the number of people there. Could use a little sand cleaning, but not bad. Swimming area roped off to keep boats out. Bathrooms have showers.

    Already planning our next visit!

  • C
    Oct. 12, 2018

    Warren Dunes State Park Campground

    Convenient and fun!

    Great spot for “easy” camping! 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.


Guide to Nappanee

Glamping cabins near Nappanee, Indiana offer year-round accommodations throughout northern Indiana's Amish country. The area has a continental climate with warm summers reaching average highs of 84°F and cold winters with temperatures often dropping below freezing. Most cabins are positioned within an hour's drive of Lake Michigan, providing access to beaches during summer months while inland locations focus on fishing ponds, hiking trails, and proximity to cultural attractions.

What to do

Hiking trails: 10-15 miles of options at Potato Creek State Park Campground for beginners and intermediate hikers. "Peppermint Hill mountain bike/hiking loop was really fun and not to be missed," notes one visitor. Another hiker mentions trail #1 as "a 1 mile weird loop that has some neat scenery, especially in the summertime."

Basketball and recreational games: Elkhart Campground maintains basketball courts, pickle ball, horseshoes, and putt-putt golf on site. A visitor reports, "The campground offers several amenities including basketball, pickle ball, horseshoes, putt-putt, swimming, laundry room, hot showers and a camp store."

Fishing opportunities: Most cabins provide access to stocked ponds or natural lakes. The Ebys Pines property connects to Bonneyville Mill County Park. "Trails lead to a local County park - Bonneyville Mill. There's a roller skating rink and laser tag across the street," shares a guest who visited in late May.

What campers like

Convenient Amish country access: Shipshewana Trading Place RV Park provides direct access to Shipshewana's cultural attractions. "We had a wonderful experience! Our site was backed up to a horse pasture (in the evening, the horses came over for a quick visit!). Easy access to the Shipshewana Flea Market and E&S Sales (greatest bulk food shopping EVER!)," reports one camper.

Clean, updated facilities: Bathroom cleanliness is frequently mentioned in reviews. At Warren Dunes State Park Campground, visitors appreciate "clean bathrooms (cleaned at least twice a day) and private shower stalls." A reviewer notes, "The campground and all facilities were clean and well cared for."

Family-oriented activities: Weekend programming for children happens regularly. "The owners are very nice & plan activities every weekend for the kids," reports one visitor. Another mentions, "Tons of stuff to do for campers of all ages. Roller skating, mini bowling, laser tag, and an arcade at the fun center."

What you should know

Site selection matters: At some properties, location within the campground significantly impacts experience. At Potato Creek, one reviewer advises, "We recommend securing a spot in the back sites 230-287 for larger lots and quieter atmosphere. Younger families tend to book up front near the playground and the noise and activities are more robust."

Weather considerations: The northern Indiana climate brings mosquitoes in summer and can be extremely cold in winter. "Natural wetlands abound, so definitely bring the mosquito spray," warns a Potato Creek visitor. Lake Michigan beaches may have swimming advisories during algae blooms, as one family discovered: "Unfortunately, the lake was a little on the undesirable side...blue-green algae warnings made us not want to put more than our feet in the water."

Connectivity challenges: WiFi availability varies significantly between properties. A Potato Creek reviewer notes, "Typical Indiana Campground with basic amenities, older comfort stations and spotty WIFI. I like unplugging but sometimes work demands I respond promptly."

Tips for camping with families

Look for dedicated kid zones: Pla-Mor Campground features "in-ground swimming pool, mini golf, a driving range, laundry, an arcade and ice cream." Another reviewer mentions it has a "pool with splash area for littles" and "multiple playgrounds, even a new one recently built."

Consider noise levels: Campsites near playgrounds are convenient but louder. "Younger families tend to book up front near the playground and the noise and activities are more robust," notes an experienced camper.

Check for weekend programming: Several campgrounds organize structured activities. "They have planned events, awesome putt putt, pool with splash area for littles," explains a family that visited in July and September.

Tips from RVers

Extended power connections: Some sites require longer-than-standard electrical cords. "Be ready with back up cords, some sites require 75 ft to hook up," advises a Potato Creek visitor.

Travel times between attractions: Allow for extra driving time from your campsite. "Takes 10-15 mins to drive out of campground, so keep this in mind," notes an RVer about Potato Creek. Most area attractions are within 20-30 minutes of Nappanee, with Lake Michigan beaches about an hour away.

Premium site options: Several campgrounds offer upgraded sites with concrete pads and additional amenities. One reviewer mentions, "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."

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