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Best Glamping near Ogden Dunes, IN

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Indiana Dunes State Park Campground and Lakeshore Camp Resort offer distinctive glamping accommodations near Lake Michigan's shoreline. These luxury outdoor stays provide convenient access to the natural beauty of Indiana Dunes National Park while offering upscale amenities not found in traditional camping. At Lakeshore Camp Resort, glamping options include furnished canvas tents with electricity and water hookups, while Indiana Dunes State Park features more rustic yet comfortable glamping structures nestled among the trees. Both locations provide amenities like picnic tables, fire rings, and access to clean shower facilities, with Lakeshore Camp Resort adding a beach swimming area and seasonal water recreation options. One visitor noted, "It offers all the amenities you could want for a weekend get away. A lake with water rentals, floating water slide, playgrounds and sport courts, general store with the stardust's convenience mark-ups."

The natural landscape surrounding these glamping accommodations creates an exceptional backdrop for outdoor experiences. Visitors can complete the popular 3 Dune Challenge at Indiana Dunes State Park before returning to their climate-controlled glamping accommodations. Michigan City Campground and Warren Dunes State Park, both within a short drive, supplement the eco-friendly glamping options in the region with additional accommodation styles. The proximity to Lake Michigan means glampers can easily access beach activities during summer months, while hiking trails through diverse ecosystems remain accessible year-round. According to a recent visitor, "Big dunes, lovely water. On clear evenings you can see the skyline of Chicago across the lake. The state park has many well maintained hiking trails and cross country skiing trails in the winter." Reservations are strongly recommended for all glamping accommodations, particularly during peak summer season.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Ogden Dunes, Indiana (21)

    1. Dunewood Campground — Indiana Dunes National Park

    126 Reviews
    Beverly Shores, IN
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (219) 395-1882

    $25 / night

    "You gotta love Indiana dunes national lakeshore! A quick drive from chicago this campsite is a real good place to get away from the city and enjoy the outdoors."

    "Campsites had decent privacy and  even on a Friday night, quiet hours were respected.  "

    2. Indiana Dunes State Park Campground

    47 Reviews
    Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, IN
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (219) 926-1952

    $23 / night

    "We pulled in around 4:30 in the evening. The sight was spacious with plenty of room in between sites. Since the weather was cooler , it was pretty sparse with other campers."

    "The state park is located within the boundaries of the Indiana Dunes National Park (formerly National Lakeshore), so don't get confused by this."

    3. Lakeshore Camp Resort

    16 Reviews
    Portage, IN
    2 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."

    4. Michigan City Campground

    22 Reviews
    Indiana Dunes National Park, IN
    15 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."

    "Pool, laundry, nice playground, ponds and basketball hoop. Less than 15 min to Indiana Dunes National Park."

    5. Warren Dunes State Park Campground

    67 Reviews
    Bridgman, MI
    36 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."

    6. Lake O' The Woods Club

    1 Review
    Valparaiso, IN
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (219) 241-0739

    $35 - $60 / night

    7. Potato Creek State Park Campground

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

    $20 - $90 / 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."

    8. Camp Bullfrog Lake

    30 Reviews
    Willow Springs, IL
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (312) 636-9785

    $20 - $138 / night

    "Each site comes with a free bundle of oak firewood which is nice to use on the fire pits."

    "The tent sites are right next to the water which is beautiful but can get very windy. There is no privacy between the sites (no trees, etc)."

    9. Camp Sullivan

    15 Reviews
    Oak Forest, IL
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (312) 636-0041

    $35 - $250 / night

    "As stated, there is electric hookup but no water at the site. However, staff was more than happy to meet us at the bathrooms to allow us to fill our tanks before we set up camp."

    "Wooded electric paved sites with fairly new bathhouse facilities. Pretty clean. Only one indoor water faucet working but this may be a COVID casualty."

    10. Tippecanoe River State Park Campground

    30 Reviews
    Winamac, IN
    47 miles
    Website
    +1 (574) 946-3213

    $12 - $50 / night

    "We were on campsite 13 in the electric campground. The site was clean and well maintained. There was a picnic table, fire pit, and a very level pad."

    "Each site had morning shade only, and the shade from the forest to the east of the sites closed in around 5 p.m. This campsite allows up to 2 tents per site, but it was nice to spread out a bit."

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  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Nadiehsda B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 2, 2025

    Oak Lake RV Resort

    We came for a weekend… Stayed nearly 2 weeks! Oak Lake RV Resort is where family memories are made.

    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. Where else does that??

    We originally booked August 22–25, extended to the 29th & then lucked into staying through Labor Day weekend. We canceled our other plans because Oak Lake had everything we wanted & more!!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!

    Rebecca deserves a huge shoutout for going above & beyond! Tom & Marianne, the owners, are amazing hosts who clearly pour their hearts into making Oak Lake special. Even the coin operated laundry was a lifesaver & convinced us we need a washer/dryer in our camper for future impromptu stays 😂.

    We’re already talking about being put on the list for a seasonal site for next year bc we know we’ll be back again & again. Oak Lake RV Resort is Newton County’s hidden gem!!! If you’re searching for fun, hospitality & true family camping memories... THIS is the place!! Hands down, every time.

  • Chris M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 26, 2020

    Indiana Dunes State Park Campground

    Clean & Spacious

    We pulled in around 4:30 in the evening. The sight was spacious with plenty of room in between sites. Since the weather was cooler , it was pretty sparse with other campers. We stayed 2 nights over the weekend. You are within walking distance to the beach within the park. The buildings have great architecture. The sight had 50 amp electric hook ups but no water or sewer connections, and we knew that going in. We had a back in sight #69. There was plenty of space on all sides. We have a 37’ motorhome and pulled a Jeep behind it. There was plenty of room to maneuver around. The sight also had a wood picnic table and fire ring for a wood fire pit. We will definitely be back! I wish I had taken more photos from the beach and beach pavilion.

  • 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.

  • Dickie H.
    Jul. 30, 2019

    Dunewood Campground — Indiana Dunes National Park

    Easy camping

    You gotta love Indiana dunes national lakeshore! A quick drive from chicago this campsite is a real good place to get away from the city and enjoy the outdoors. It’s one of my favorite places to go within an hour’s drive. The campsite has everything you need. Modern bathrooms and showers, running water. Good for tent camping. It’s clean and a quick drive to a quiet beach at Beverly Shores. I highly recommend!

  • Kimberly B.
    Sep. 12, 2021

    Dunewood Campground — Indiana Dunes National Park

    Great campground.

    We stayed for two nights and had a great experience.  Campsites had decent privacy and  even on a Friday night, quiet hours were respected.  We were on a wheelchair accessible site which was the only one available, so there was more pavement than the other sites.

    There was a dishwashing sink which is always handy.  The bathrooms and showers were very clean, and the free showers were the best we've experienced in a campground with plenty of hot water, good water pressure, plenty of hooks and a bench. 

    Some noise from the highway and the trains, but I like trains so it was fine.  We wouldn't hesitate to stay here again.

  • Art W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 20, 2021

    Lakeshore Camp Resort

    One step above WALMART

    This campground hosts many permanent or monthly campers, as evidenced by semi permanent structures, fences etc. There is a small lake that offers swimming and fishing, but we did not use this area. It is a huge area, with 4 shower and bathroom facilities, but they were old and needed maintenance and updating. One of us was brave enough to shower there, the other one preferred to take a sponge bath in the van. Each site that we saw had electric and waste water and potable water, so this was convenient. There is a loud highway nearby. The camp is a ten minute drive from West Beach area of Indiana Dunes National Park. As we ate breakfast on the supplied picnic table, the neighbor next to us had a loud argument with another resident involving a presumed theft, and police visited.

  • 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.

Guide to Ogden Dunes

Dunewood Campground offers essential tent, RV and glamping accommodations within Indiana Dunes National Park. Sites feature water fountains, well-maintained shower facilities, and dish washing stations that campers frequently mention in reviews. The grounds provide both wooded sites for natural shade and open areas suitable for visitors seeking access to Lake Michigan beaches. While the campground lacks electrical hookups, drinking water is available throughout, with tent pads on most sites ensuring level ground for sleeping. Located just minutes from Lake Michigan shorelines, this location serves as a practical base for exploring both natural areas and nearby towns.

What to do

Beach exploration at Kimmel Beach: The closest beach access point from Dunewood Campground provides sand and swimming opportunities. "Loved the proximity of this campground to Lake Michigan! The closest beach within the national park is Kimmel Beach which is beautiful. There are some biting horseflies at the beach, but not at the campground," notes Katie O.

Hiking the sandscapes: Trail networks through the dunes offer different difficulty levels across varied terrain. At Michigan City Campground, Craig C. mentions "You are close to Indiana Dunes and the downtown area of Michigan city. Good food, shops are close by." The campground serves as a strategic base for daily exploration.

Mountain biking at Imagination Glen: Several miles of dedicated mountain biking trails exist near the dunes. Jeffrey S. from Indiana Dunes State Park Campground reports: "We spent 2 nights here and went mountain biking at Imagination Glen Park in Portage just a few miles down the road which was awesome." This provides an alternative activity for days when beach conditions aren't ideal.

Kayaking on inland waters: Some campgrounds offer direct water access for paddling. Camp Bullfrog Lake visitor Layla P. shares: "The kayaks are $15 and hour and include life vests. The lake is pretty small but it was fun to putter around." This provides a calmer water option compared to Lake Michigan.

What campers like

Cleanliness of facilities: Modern bathrooms and showers rank high among camper priorities. At Warren Dunes State Park Campground, Heidi S. notes: "The bathroom seemed newer (South modern loop) with clean bathrooms (cleaned at least twice a day) and private shower stalls. We went when the campground was at full capacity and it still didn't feel overcrowded."

Security features: Some campgrounds offer increased security measures. Beth B. appreciates Michigan City Campground's "secure entrance and key card access. Pool and bathrooms were clean, although the bathroom could use a slight update."

Proximity to Chicago: For urban travelers seeking glamping close to Ogden Dunes, Indiana, the location offers strategic benefits. As Jeffrey S. explains: "This was our second IN State Park campground as part of out trip from GA to MN via TN-KY-IN-MI-WI-northern MN before staying in MSP for a week."

Fall camping climate: The region offers distinct seasonal advantages. Robert B. from Indiana Dunes State Park Campground describes: "We arrived on a fall night, after the sun had set and we were thrilled to wake up to such an amazing display of Northern Indiana fall foliage. Campsites, facilities and trails were all super well maintained."

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