Best Cabin Camping near New Albany, IN

Several state parks and private campgrounds within 30 miles of New Albany, Indiana provide furnished cabin rentals with varying amenities. Starve Hollow State Recreation Area offers 13 rent-a-camp cabins available March through November, each featuring a front porch with swing, heating/cooling unit, and electrical outlets. The cabins include a front room with table, bench seats, chair, rocking chair, and loft, plus a back room with bunk bed and double bed. "Cabins look cute. Double bed with bunks in room. There's a loft for kids. A/C and heat but not bathroom. Bring a mattress or sleeping bags or you will sleep on wood," notes one visitor. Deam Lake State Recreation Area provides all-wood cabins with portable air conditioning units, while Marengo Cave Campgrounds features newer cabins near cave attractions. Charlestown State Park Campground, just minutes from New Albany, includes cabin options with clean facilities and access to hiking trails.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available throughout the region, with most requiring advance reservations, especially during summer months. Louisville South KOA in nearby Shepherdsville, Kentucky offers standard KOA cabin camping with air conditioning, though these units typically lack private bathrooms. Most cabins in the area are pet-friendly, including Sycamore Springs Park where one visitor noted, "Our Golden loved the camp and the lake." Buffalo Trace Park and Scottsburg/Raintree Lake KOA provide additional cabin options with varying levels of amenities. Seasonal availability differs by location, with some state park cabins closing during winter months or offering limited off-season rentals to local residents only. Weekends and holidays book quickly, particularly at waterfront locations where cabins provide lake views.

Most cabin rentals require guests to bring their own linens, pillows, and sleeping bags or air mattresses, as beds typically have wooden platforms without mattresses. Basic cooking equipment, utensils, and cleaning supplies are also not provided at most locations. Cabins with electricity offer lighting, heating, and cooling, but may lack running water inside the unit. Shared bathhouses with showers and toilets are available at all campgrounds, with cleanliness levels varying by location. Small camp stores at Marengo Cave and other locations sell firewood, ice, and basic provisions, while larger grocery stores can be found in New Albany, Clarksville, and Charlestown for more extensive supplies. Visitors planning extended stays should bring additional comfort items like camp chairs, lanterns, and outdoor cooking equipment.

Best Cabin Sites Near New Albany, Indiana (21)

    1. Charlestown State Park Campground

    37 Reviews
    Charlestown, IN
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 256-5600

    $30 - $40 / night

    "Great park for quiet camping. Picnic table and fire ring at each site. All have electric hookup...others are full service. Many relatively secluded sites. Bath houses clean."

    "My husband & I spent 5 nights at Charlestown State Park in mid-September 2020.  Campground was nice with concrete pads and full hookups."

    2. Deam Lake State Recreation Area Campground

    18 Reviews
    Borden, IN
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 246-5421

    $30 - $69 / night

    "Picnic table. 15 pieces of firewood for 5 plus tax. Friends stayed in the chickadee cabin and d03. Neat cabins all wood with Portable AC. A few hikes."

    "There are horse trails, a beach, and great water for swimming/kayaking/canoeing. It is pet friendly as well. The bath house in our area was older but fairly clean."

    3. Louisville North Campground

    5 Reviews
    Clarksville, IN
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 282-4474

    $40 - $45 / night

    "If you are looking to be close to downtown Louisville, this is the campground for you. The staff was super nice and the location is very convenient for getting downtown."

    4. Louisville South KOA

    22 Reviews
    Shepherdsville, KY
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (502) 543-2041

    "Great cozy area with good hook ups, friendly staff and good spacing. Will absolutely come back again especially with the proximity to the city but having peace and quiet to the south."

    "There was corn hole, ladder ball, pool, walking trails, access to the river, cat fish pond, small dog park, and washers & dryers."

    5. Buffalo Trace Park

    7 Reviews
    New Pekin, IN
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 738-8236

    $12 - $60 / night

    "They have electric and water (frost-free) still on, and the (heated) shower/restroom are open year round. Bring your own wood, the town didn't have any, and off season the check-in host is closed."

    "The sites are well-spaced and there’s a beautiful lake where you can kayak, canoe, fish, let your dog swim, etc. Disc golf is the big activity at this park. Awesome walking path and a petting zoo."

    6. Scottsburg/Raintree Lake KOA

    9 Reviews
    Scottsburg, IN
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 752-4062

    $45 - $125 / night

    "Sites are level, water is good, power is stable at 118 VAC. The sewer entry on our site is plain PVC so we had to use a foam doughnut to secure the elbow with 20' of hose."

    "Added a new saltwater pool, deluxe cabins, deluxe camping sites. All sites have 50/30 AMP. Most with lake views or select a site right nearest the lake."

    7. Starve Hollow State Rec Area Campground

    25 Reviews
    Vallonia, IN
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 358-3464

    $30 - $57 / night

    "We stayed in the full hookup section (camping facilities: electric, sewer, and water hookup as well as fire ring, picnic table, and parking spur at each site."

    "There are full hook-up sites and electric. Regular electric sites on the water are beautiful but not sure we could park our 41 ft fifth wheel on a water site."

    8. Otter Creek Park Campground

    9 Reviews
    Garrett, KY
    28 miles
    Website

    $12 - $22 / night

    "The area we were in was nice and private. Campgrounds has showers with good hot water pressure. Definitely recommend this campsite."

    "Very popular campsite for the surrounding area. Otter Creek runs through the Outdoor recreation area. Lots of hiking, biking and horse trails. Great opportunities for fishing also abound."

    9. Marengo Cave Campgrounds

    8 Reviews
    English, IN
    28 miles
    Website

    $27 / night

    "I stayed on late October and I was the only one there, except for a family on the cabins. The spots are just near and walking distance from the caves and other attractions."

    "Sites equipped with electricity, a gazebo & picnic table, and fire pit. Camp store, cave tours, gift shop, and other pay activities are within steps of camping, but only open until 5:00."

    10. Sycamore Springs Park

    17 Reviews
    English, IN
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 338-3846

    "My wife and I went to Sycamore Springs Park a few weeks ago and stayed for 3 days. We tent camped and it was fantastic. We were right at the lake edge."

    "Bathrooms with running water and showers. Free firewood is provided. This is a very kid friendly place for families."

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Cabin Reviews near New Albany, IN

253 Reviews of 21 New Albany Campgrounds


  • J
    Jun. 17, 2019

    Starve Hollow State Rec Area Campground

    Good variety

    Starve Hollow offers camping from full hookup, electric only (by the lake), tent camping, and cabins.  The lake has a swimming area (no lifeguards), playgrounds, and bathhouse.  The lake allows boats with electric trolling motor only. 

    We stayed in the full hookup section (camping facilities: electric, sewer, and water hookup as well as fire ring, picnic table, and parking spur at each site. Modern restrooms/showers(wheelchair accessible) are available nearby. 53 sites available, sites 222, 232, and 234 are wheelchair accessible).  The bathhouse was clean (even though it rained most of the weekend).  these sites are a good size and able to get any size Trailer or RV into these sites.  There is mostly grass on most of the sites in this area.

    The campground also offers electric only sites (camping facilities: electric hookup, fire ring, picnic table and parking spur at each site. Drinking water is available in area. Modern restrooms/showers(wheelchair accessible) are available nearby. Dumping station is available. There are 87 sites available. Sites 28, 44, 65, 75 and 90 are wheelchair accessible).  They have about 20 sites that back up right to the lake allowing fishing from your campsite.  Keep in mind that a lot of the electric only sites are very tight with a lot of trees in the area.  I can probably only get my 36 ft 5th wheel into a third of the sites, but there are many of sites that had shorter units on them.   

    Cabins:  Starve Hollow has 13 rent-a-camp cabins available March-Nov.(closed Dec.-Feb.)(NOTE: Local sales only during off season/winter months, contact property for details). Each cabin has a front porch with a swing, outside electric outlet and front porch light. Inside there are two small rooms each providing a ceiling fan with light, a heating/cooling unit and electrical outlets. The front room offers a small table with bench seats, corner shelf, chair, rocking chair, and a loft. The back room offers a bunk bed(single) and a double bed(NO LINENS or MATTRESS PROVIDED). Air mattress recommended.

    Fishing/Boating Starve-Hollow Lake has three boat ramps to choose from, one at the dam and two in the electric campground. Kayak, rowboat and canoe rental is available. A valid Indiana fishing license is required. Rowboat and canoe rental is available from mid April through October. Starve-Hollow Lake is a trolling motor only lake. For campers a fish cleaning station is available.

    Swimming A large beach is available for swimming from the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Restrooms, dressing facilities, showers, and food concessions are available to visitors. Wheelchair ramps allow access to beach and concession area.

    Picnicking There are picnic areas and picnic shelters that can be reserved. Both shelters can be accessed by wheelchair. The East shelter has an electrical outlet. Picnic tables and grills are located at the picnic sites. A wheelchair accessible playground, basketball goals, softball fields, horseshoe pits and a sand volleyball court are located on or near the swimming beach.

    Hiking Trails Starve Hollow has several hiking trails to explore that total approximately 11 miles.

  • J
    Oct. 19, 2018

    Starve Hollow State Rec Area Campground

    Great place! We will come back!

    There are full hook-up sites and electric. Regular electric sites on the water are beautiful but not sure we could park our 41 ft fifth wheel on a water site. Trails are rugged at times and you can access them through campground. We are here in the fall but the beach looks like a good size. Boat rentals. Cabins look cute. We peeked in one. Double bed with bunks in room. Theres a loft for kids. A/C and heat but not bathroom. Bring a mattress or sleeping bags or you will sleep on wood. I recommend the water cabins. Playgrounds are sprinkled throughout. DNR dont patrol a lot. Quiet campground.

  • Sofia A.
    Oct. 24, 2020

    Marengo Cave Campgrounds

    Near Caves

    I stayed on late October and I was the only one there, except for a family on the cabins. The spots are just near and walking distance from the caves and other attractions. They have two potable water spots (so no water on each spot), picnic tables, fire rings, grills and every spot faces the little river. restrooms and showers too. You can bring small pets inside the cave if you carry them all time. I have a small zuchon and carry her in a doggy backpack 🎒 she loved it!

  • Sarah S.
    Oct. 18, 2020

    Marengo Cave Campgrounds

    Small sites but very clean!

    Camp sites are pretty small, but are aligned along a small stream. Heavy truck and train traffic can be heard at all hours. Sites equipped with electricity, a gazebo & picnic table, and fire pit. Camp store, cave tours, gift shop, and other pay activities are within steps of camping, but only open until 5:00. No security or staff at all after hours. Bath house was heated, extremely clean with flush toilets, and continual hot water. City water access in the middle of the campsite. Play area and 2 large covered areas for get together's. Newer cabins looked very nice from outside. Caves are obviously a must see while there. More caves are within driving distance.

  • J
    Sep. 13, 2020

    Deam Lake State Recreation Area Campground

    First time camping

    Stayed in D04. Had 30 amp plus 20 amp hookups. Picnic table. 15 pieces of firewood for 5 plus tax. Friends stayed in the chickadee cabin and d03. Neat cabins all wood with Portable AC.

    A few hikes. Horse camping so was cool to see the horses. A beach location and a few fishing spots.

    The lake doesn’t allow non electric motors so waters were calm. Caught some bluegills.

    Public restrooms and showers.

    Ice in the area cheapest at the truck stops and gas stations 2 10lbs for 5 bucks.

    Would stop again if in the area.

  • Diana W.
    Jul. 1, 2019

    Elizabethtown Crossroads Campground

    Really nice!

    We stayed here one night. It's a small campground about 35 mins from Louisville and has about 40ish sites for RVs with electric and water, some with sewage. Our site was fairly small and pretty close to other sites but it was easy enough to get into and fit our 12ft pop up without issue. They have 2 bathrooms(the one by the laundry/store is very nice!), a catch and release pond(small, but there are small bluegill and some bass), a nice playground, clean pool, store on site, and overall we had a great time. There are also several connections for wifi, and cable(we didn't try it). The staff seemed very nice. Our site without sewage was $30 plus tax, they also offer tent sites and small cabins($40-50 with air conditioning) if that's your thing. Our site was nice and shaded. We were disturbed a few times by trains in the middle of the night- otherwise it was pretty peaceful and quiet.

  • P
    Dec. 20, 2022

    Charlestown State Park Campground

    Wonderful clean quiet state park

    Great park for quiet camping. Picnic table and fire ring at each site. All have electric hookup...others are full service. Many relatively secluded sites. Bath houses clean. Multiple hiking trails which can be mixed and matched for longer hikes..all moderate.

  • Sarah J.
    Jun. 12, 2019

    Marengo Cave Campgrounds

    Relaxing Setting

    Overall this truly was a cute little spot to camp out on our way to Kentucky! One of the benefits of this site is that the cave and gift shop are right there, so you have a cool Opportunity to take a tour and then stay in the same area. The campgrounds are all equipped with a nice fire pit, picnic table, lean to, and the availability of electric hookup. The campgrounds also has a couple newer cabins that look really cute. The camper and tent spots are right along a cute little creek so it was very pleasant. They have a small shed attached to the gift shop that has firewood for sale. They have a small cafe that sells the usual hot dogs, chips, soda and the sort. They also have a larger open air pavilion that they provide yard games like, cornhole, horseshoes, and other games, so pretty nice. I would definitely recommend this as it is small and intimate, but if you are looking for private seclusion this is not for you.

  • K
    Jul. 8, 2021

    General Butler State Resort Park

    Great Park to relax

    Great little park located just far enough away to get away but close enough to town to run and get something if you forgot it.

    Campground is pretty compact but stays pretty quiet. Two well maintained restrooms and shower facilities. Property has a lodge, cabins, pull through, full hook up, and water/power hook up, primitive spots, and day use shelters.

    There is a pool and a restaurant are located at the lodge. There are a few hiking trails and a playground for the little ones. There is mini golf canoe and paddle boat rentals available as well.

    Free wifi (speed is questionable) but we found 2-3 bars on T-mobile and AT&T.

    We frequent this park since it is close to home and the smaller size makes it easier to turn the kids loose. They have enough to enjoy but not so much where we have to be active every second.


Guide to New Albany

Cabin camping options within 30 miles of New Albany, Indiana include both rustic and modern facilities across multiple state parks and private campgrounds. Situated along the Ohio River valley with rolling hills and hardwood forests, the region experiences warm, humid summers and mild winters. Campgrounds range from 250-450 feet in elevation with terrain varying from riverside flats to wooded hills.

What to do

Creek exploration: hiking and swimming: At Sycamore Springs Park, trails lead to small swimming holes in the creek. One visitor reported, "We were able to go 'creeking' do trail walking, bike riding. Just a super neat little place." Many creekside sites offer direct water access for wading.

Cave tours: underground adventures: Marengo Cave Campgrounds provides unique camping near cave systems. A camper noted, "This is a family friendly camping and by the creekside. You can walk to Marengo Cave entrance from the camp site." Cave tours operate until 5:00 pm, and some small pets are allowed: "You can bring small pets inside the cave if you carry them all time. I have a small zuchon and carry her in a doggy backpack."

Disc golf and petting zoo: Buffalo Trace Park offers recreational activities beyond typical hiking. "Disc golf is the big activity at this park. Awesome walking path and a petting zoo. The park is exceptionally clean," reported one visitor. The petting zoo operates seasonally.

What campers like

Waterfront cabin sites: Lakefront cabins provide direct water access at several parks. At Starve Hollow State Recreation Area, "We stayed in site 21 which was right on the lake. All the lake front spots seem to have a good amount lakefront footage. We probably had at least 40 feet." Waterfront sites tend to book 3-4 months in advance for summer weekends.

Clean facilities: Multiple campers highlight exceptionally clean restrooms. One camper at Deam Lake State Recreation Area noted, "the best bathrooms I have ever seen. Not a single bug and they even had antibacterial hand soap at every sink." Many cabin-only areas maintain separate bathroom facilities from general campgrounds.

Free amenities: Beyond standard cabin features, some parks offer unexpected freebies. At Sycamore Springs Park, "There is even free firewood! Would definitely go back. Throughly enjoyed by all of us!" Free firewood is available near each campsite, though quantity may be limited during peak season.

What you should know

Train noise: Some campgrounds experience regular train disruptions. At Louisville North Campground, "TRAINS. ALL. NIGHT. LONG. OMG, the trains. All night, every night. I'm a heavy sleeper and it sounded like the trains were going to crash into our RV and we were across the row from them." Request sites furthest from train tracks when possible.

Park access fees: State parks often charge entry fees beyond cabin rental costs. At Charlestown State Park, visitors note, "Be aware of an additional $9 feet at the gate besides the camp fee." These entry fees apply even for cabin guests.

Cabin amenities vary widely: Comfort levels differ dramatically between parks. For Deam Lake cabins, a visitor observed, "Neat cabins all wood with Portable AC. A few hikes. Horse camping so was cool to see the horses." Most basic cabins lack bathrooms, requiring short walks to shower houses.

Tips for camping with families

Playgrounds and kid-specific areas: Sycamore Springs Park stands out for child-friendly design: "Tons of playgrounds too spread throughout the campground," and "a village of playhouses for the kids, an awesome stairway and walkway on a cliff." Multiple play areas allow children of different ages to find appropriate equipment.

Seasonal activities: Holiday events create memorable experiences for families. At Otter Creek Park, "We go every fall with our entire family to enjoy the Halloween activities. The campers all go all out and let the kids trick or treat. There is even a group who does a haunted house and it is so fun!" Many campgrounds offer scheduled weekend activities during summer months.

Bike-friendly paths: Several campgrounds feature paved trails for beginner cyclists. A visitor to Charlestown State Park noted, "Nice flat paved loops and sites that are good for biking." Bringing children's bikes allows easier exploration of larger campgrounds while minimizing complaints about walking distances.

Tips from RVers

Site selection for large rigs: Several campgrounds have size limitations or challenging access. At Louisville South KOA, "The sites were close to each other but provided plenty of space for the average sized rig. Many were longer than other KOAs, which enabled the tow vehicle and TT to be parked." Request detailed site information when booking cabins if arriving with trailers or large vehicles.

Winter hookups: Off-season camping offers quiet experiences but limited services. At Buffalo Trace Park, "We layed over here for a few days, it is off season. They have electric and water (frost-free) still on, and the (heated) shower/restroom are open year round. Bring your own wood, the town didn't have any, and off season the check-in host is closed." Winter cabin rentals often feature reduced rates and fewer restrictions.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near New Albany, IN is Charlestown State Park Campground with a 4.5-star rating from 37 reviews.

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