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Best Cabin Camping near Ossian, IN

134 Reviews

Cabin options near Ossian, Indiana include rustic and furnished accommodations at several area campgrounds. Lost Bridge West State Recreation Area at Salamonie Lake features cabins with basic sleeping amenities and nearby water access. KOA Campground Bluffton offers cabin rentals with electricity, beds, and access to modern facilities including showers and restrooms. Camp Timber Lake provides lakeside cabins with beautiful views and convenient access to recreation areas. A camper wrote, "We stayed on Campsite 208. Nice size campsite with good shade. The restrooms were clean, and the hot water was plentiful for my shower."

Rustic cabins typically include basic furnishings with beds or sleeping platforms, while more deluxe options at places like Wildwood Outdoor Escape include additional amenities such as porches, electricity, and proximity to shared facilities. Most cabins require advance reservations, particularly during summer months when availability becomes limited. Pet policies vary by location, with most allowing dogs but restricting them from water areas. Based on reviews from The Dyrt, "The campground has a small pool, mini-golf and recreation center also on site. Owners are nice people who go extra mile to provide a friendly, family atmosphere."

Standard cabin rentals typically include beds and basic furniture, but guests should plan to bring their own linens, pillows, sleeping bags, and toiletries. Cooking facilities vary significantly between locations, with some offering only outdoor fire pits and others providing small kitchenettes. Chain O'Lakes State Park and Jellystone Park cabins offer varying levels of kitchen access. On-site camp stores at KOA Bluffton and Wildwood Outdoor Escape provide basic supplies, though selection is limited. Refrigeration is available in some premium cabins but not standard in rustic options.

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Best Cabin Sites Near Ossian, Indiana (17)

    1. KOA Campground Bluffton

    4 Reviews
    Bluffton, IN
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (260) 824-0127

    "There are laundry facilities on site and surprisingly good WiFi and were even in the back! They have a pool, basketball area, playground, dog run area, and a volleyball net(but the ball is flat)."

    "The shower are unisex, and there is a train that blows its horn all night long"

    2. Camp Timber Lake

    4 Reviews
    Roanoke, IN
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (260) 672-3251

    $20 - $25 / night

    "Escaped to this little place on the outskirts of Fort Wayne, Indiana and it was absolutely worth it. Everyone was nice including the neighboring campers."

    "Campground is located on private property and all of the primitive spots are right on the lake or very close to it. "

    3. Chain O' Lakes State Park Campground

    52 Reviews
    Albion, IN
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (260) 636-2654

    $12 - $80 / night

    "There are five facilities with showers and running water and six pit toilets. drinking water is accessible throughout the park."

    "However, the many amenities are a great way to find peace with the 9 lakes, 12 trails and a beach for swimming."

    4. Lost Bridge West State Recreation Area Campgrounds — Salamonie Lake

    11 Reviews
    Andrews, IN
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (260) 468-2125

    $12 - $25 / night

    "Beach within the park. Comfort Stations are fairly clean. 3 playgrounds. some woodsy sites. Visit Pirate’s Cove Marina for supplies, wood, and boat rentals."

    "Most of the campsites were in need of a fresh layer of gravel for their parking pads. The restrooms were clean, and the hot water was plentiful for my shower."

    5. Indian Springs Campground

    10 Reviews
    Garrett, IN
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (260) 357-5572

    $20 - $89 / night

    "They have a waterslide, big store, hand scooped ice cream, clean bathrooms and boat rentals."

    6. Mississinewa Lake Campground

    24 Reviews
    Somerset, IN
    42 miles
    +1 (765) 473-6528

    $16 - $50 / night

    "If you want woodsy, private sites, don’t come here. Most are grassy and sunny. There are many areas where the sites back up close to each other. 2 rows of full hookup."

    "Campsites have a gravel parking pad, picnic table, fire-ring, electrical hookups, and thick health grass which is awesome if you're staying in a tent!"

    7. Wildwood Outdoor Escape

    3 Reviews
    Hartford City, IN
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (765) 348-2100

    "This was our second stay here…campground is surrounded by corn fields but park itself is quite picturesque with mature trees, a lake, and very well-manicured grounds."

    "There a basketball net, volleyball court, small playground and fishing ponds. Our camping has a little porch which seemed awesome but with our camper's stairs it was difficult to back in properly."

    8. Grand Lake St. Marys State Park — Grand Lake St Marys State Park

    14 Reviews
    St. Marys, OH
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (419) 394-3611

    "Second time out love this place has a swimming pool and splash pad for the kids and lots of parks and horseshoe pits bike rentals and put put golf but everything is closed from covid definitely my favorite"

    "Has a pool, playground, putt putt golf, boat docks, hiking trails, and some other great amenities. Has group camping area and cabins"

    9. Chain O'lakes State Park Dispersed Campsite

    3 Reviews
    Albion, IN
    33 miles

    "Tent sites) For more, you can get electric hookup sites galore that all include a fire ring picnic table and a pretty leveled out spot."

    10. Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park at Plymouth

    5 Reviews
    Pierceton, IN
    37 miles
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  • J
    Jul. 29, 2018

    Mississinewa Lake Campground

    Good campgrounds for boating!

    If you want woodsy, private sites, don’t come here. Most are grassy and sunny. There are many areas where the sites back up close to each other. 2 rows of full hookup. Plenty of 50 amp and many good tent sites. Beach in the park but not walking distance. Great mooring area for campers. Don’t try to pull-thru in any sites that are back-in. DNR will come around repeatedly and ask you to turn around...after you are already set up. Disc golf, trails, store near the beach, cabin rentals.

  • Brian O.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 17, 2024

    Chain O' Lakes State Park Campground

    Can be crowded, but a good park overall

    We were a bit surprised that despite having a paid reservation , we still had to pay a $20 Day usage fee to enter the park, but no matter. This is a sprawling and sometimes confusing campground to find your way in. But the sites are generally shady if a bit close together. There are five facilities with showers and running water and six pit toilets. drinking water is accessible throughout the park.
    The majority of sites have six person tables, though some, especially in the new 385-416 loop have little four person tables. These are also the least shaded.
    Campground and facilities are clean and well maintained.
    The General Store is one of the most impressively well stocked I have ever seen. Equipment, toys, tools, food souvenirs, you name it. Good dry firewood is $6.50 a bundle in the store, $7 on the honor system after hours. It burns fast, so you might want to buy more than you think. The store is open until 9:00 Friday & Saturday, but only 2;PM on Sunday and never on Monday. Keep that in mind if you're doing a 3-day weekend as we did. When checking out, look up to see the beautiful wooden canoe with wildlife inlaid wood.
    Fire pits are mostly round iron with non-adjustable swing-away grills. Booking is through Indiana DNR/ Reserve America so you can see photos of the site you pick.
    This was our second experience with an Indiana state park, and like our first (Pokagon, in the winter) we were impressed with the clear marking of the hiking trails (and canoe trail for that matter) there was a map and guidepost at every junction.
    There's a beach, concession stand and boat rentals on Sand lake, the Park's largest. Lastly, there's a fish cleaning shed with running water outside the campground entrance that anyone in the park can use, something I wish more parks would provide.

  • adrienn S.
    May. 30, 2021

    Chain O' Lakes State Park Campground

    Great for families and group camping

    If you're traveling with kids or enjoy the community of being near your fellow campers this is a great option. If you are looking for a peaceful retreat this may be a bit loud and busy. However, the many amenities are a great way to find peace with the 9 lakes, 12 trails and a beach for swimming. The lakes and connecting channels are stunning for canoes and kayaks and there is a convenient rental area. This is a campground of convenience with a very well stocked campground store with reasonable prices right next to the entrance. There is firewood and ice for sale as well as staple cooking items and cute souvenirs. The campsites are spacious and have a picnic table and fire pit at each. This campground is a great way to stay close to the fun and other campers. With so many options there is a something for everyone! Safe travels happy campers 😄

  • N
    Jul. 20, 2016

    Mississinewa Lake Campground

    Short but fun stay

    Campsites have a gravel parking pad, picnic table, fire-ring, electrical hookups, and thick health grass which is awesome if you're staying in a tent! The have public wifi that isn't really working that often. There was a truck delivering firewood making rounds through the campground which was very convenient. Stuff to do - disc golf, beach, beach volleyball, hiking & biking trails, boating/fishing. Unfortunately we didn't get to stay here for long, so we're planning on coming back soon.

  • Clay T.
    Dec. 26, 2024

    Chain O'lakes State Park Dispersed Campsite

    "Free, never heard of that app."

    Although it states in the app free dispersed camping. Doesn't always mean just that. The cheapest campsite at primitive camping is $12 bucks. (Tent sites) For more, you can get electric hookup sites galore that all include a fire ring picnic table and a pretty leveled out spot.

  • Lori J.
    May. 22, 2022

    Mississinewa Lake Campground

    Mississinawa a nice weekend getaway

    We venture up to mississinawa reservoir pretty often as it's close and nice. Friendly ataff, well jept grounds. Note not all bath houses are created equal here. One of their bath houses that is most convenient to more campsites , unless renovated this year really lacks..getting the proper temperature is difficult, it lacks descent privacy and you have to continually push a button to get water. (Can be inconvenient when rinsing soapy hair) Now the negative out of the way... it's lg enough that there's usually a site available. UNLESS it's during a special event such as their reenactment or their 4th of July celebration and fireworks. They have a descent beach w/a very nice bath house and connecting concession stand, convenience store. Plenty of roads to ride bikes on. A designated boat ramp and docks if you want to bring your boat along. Fishing is good with a fish cleaning station for campers. (Note- Asian carp are an issue here) Fire rings but I find campfires a a make it or break it...I won't camp there is they don't allow campfires. Trails for hiking. We have camped in their nice but simple cabins. But they do have an issue with raccoons. During one of our cabin stays raccoons really did a number on a window screen in an attempt to het it to our food and the staff was indifferent to the problem. Still it is a nice park/campground I'd recommend. Be alert to the weather though as this area seems to always get hit by bad storms. Happy Camping!

  • N
    Apr. 17, 2019

    Indian Springs Campground

    Dirty

    Dirty restrooms. Dirty lake. You have to pay extra to use the slide. Camp sites have been cut in half. Only 1 bathhouse/restrooms all the eay in the front at the beach. On the 2nf day we did find a porta potty in the back but it was nasty and everyone refused to use it. Manager was rude when i could not fit my car, tent (10x20), table and fire ring on out site. Told me o had to move my tent 1 foot over after it was already set up and loaded with beds. She left and I pulled it down and restaked just in time for her to vome and look disappointed that i had followed her order to pull it down and said i did not have to do that. The site was mostly dirt very little to no grass. When it rained we had nothing but mud. Hay rides on the weekend were late and the man driving it went way to fast down the back hill making you feel you were about to fall out. Employees childrwn throwing water on the people riding the hay ride. Someone went around fogging for mosquitos and allowed the children to run and play in the fog. Karaoke lady was extremely rude to all the children.

  • M
    Jul. 23, 2021

    Wildwood Outdoor Escape

    Surprisingly pleasant!

    This was our second stay here…campground is surrounded by corn fields but park itself is quite picturesque with mature trees, a lake, and very well-manicured grounds. Many sites have long-term occupants but overnighters just as welcome. Main bathrooms are up front and clean and modern while rustic but quite nice enough toilets located at back end. A small pool, mini-golf and recreation center also on site. Owners are nice people who go extra mile to provide a friendly, family atmosphere for residents.

  • Brandy J.
    Aug. 5, 2018

    Indian Springs Campground

    Small and cozy

    They have a waterslide, big store, hand scooped ice cream, clean bathrooms and boat rentals.

Guide to Ossian

Cabins near Ossian, Indiana offer access to central Indiana's forested regions at an average elevation of 830 feet. The area experiences all four seasons with summer temperatures averaging 70-85°F, making May through October the primary camping season. Winter cabin options remain available at several parks, though amenities may be reduced during colder months.

What to do

Kayaking on connected lakes: At Chain O' Lakes State Park Campground, visitors can explore nine interconnected lakes. "Between the hiking trails, boating, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, and biking. You won't ever get bored. The facility is clean and very safe," notes Amanda J., who emphasizes the variety of water activities.

Disc golf and trails: Mississinewa Lake Campground offers disc golf courses and varied hiking trails near the camping area. As Lauren Z. describes, "Local trails are abundant and vary in difficulty. The lake was gorgeous and easy to get to within the park."

Boating access: Many cabin rentals provide lake or river access for personal watercraft. "Great mooring area for campers," explains a reviewer about Mississinewa Lake Campground, which has convenient boat launches near the camping area.

What campers like

Lake views from sites: At Camp Timber Lake, cabins provide direct water views. A camper mentions, "Backed up to the lake. Beautiful lake. Nice zip line and swimming area," highlighting the water-focused amenities and activities.

Family recreation areas: KOA Campground Bluffton offers organized activities beyond standard amenities. Sheila S. shares, "They have a pool, basketball area, playground, dog run area, and a volleyball net. Nicer than a lot of places we've stayed."

Quiet atmosphere: Several cabin locations provide a peaceful environment away from highway noise. "Quiet place with super friendly people. There are laundry facilities on site and surprisingly good WiFi and were even in the back!" notes a KOA Bluffton camper about the peaceful setting.

What you should know

Seasonal closures and limitations: Winter cabin campers should note reduced services. As one camper at Mississinewa Lake Campground explains, "Winter camping so no showers/bathrooms. Great area, lots of wildlife. They have wifi (by the water tower)."

Campsite selection varies widely: Cabin sites differ significantly in privacy and amenities. "There are some spots with full hookups. Most are electric only," explains Elizabeth T., noting the variety of options at Mississinewa Lake.

Train noise impacts some areas: Certain campgrounds experience railroad noise. Kristine W. notes at KOA Bluffton, "There is a train that blows its horn all night long," which may affect light sleepers in cabin accommodations.

Tips for camping with families

Splash pads and pools for kids: Several cabin rental locations offer water play areas. "The campground has a small heated pool," notes Shane M. about KOA Bluffton amenities during summer months.

Nature programs for children: Lost Bridge West State Recreation Area offers educational activities. "We spoke with the naturalist and volunteered our time she was absolutely fantastic," shares Julie B. about the interactive nature programming.

Playground condition varies: Check recent reviews for current playground status. "The playground was in need of some serious repair," shares one KOA Bluffton camper, highlighting the importance of verifying amenities before booking.

Tips from RVers

Dump station timing: Plan departure schedules with dump stations in mind. Elizabeth T. advises about Mississinewa Lake, "When you are leaving there are 3 dump stations and it can get really really busy and long waits."

Site accessibility challenges: Larger RVs may face challenges at some cabin campgrounds. According to Cynthia K. at Lost Bridge West, "Some sites are very close together, while some offer a little more room. Sites 221-243, 202-204 offer lake views."

Local supply availability: Most cabin areas have limited nearby shopping. A reviewer at Mississinewa Lake notes, "Not many grocery stores in the immediate area, ensure you have what you need or plan to drive in to Peru (about 25-30 min away)."

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