Best Glamping near Portland, IN

Grand Lake St. Marys State Park in St. Marys, Ohio and Wildwood Outdoor Escape in Hartford City, Indiana offer upscale canvas accommodations within driving distance of Portland, Indiana. These glamping destinations feature climate-controlled safari tents and luxury canvas structures with comfortable bedding, electricity, and private outdoor spaces. "The sites were pull through which was nice for having young kids. Could sit at our spot and watch our kids at the playground," noted one visitor about Grand Lake St. Marys. Both locations provide a glamping experience that blends outdoor immersion with modern comforts, including access to clean shower facilities, picnic areas, and camp stores. The upscale accommodations at these locations maintain proximity to natural settings while offering the conveniences many traditional campers find lacking.

Seasonal activities enhance the luxury outdoor stays at these glamping destinations. Grand Lake St. Marys State Park includes a swimming pool, splash pad, mini-golf, and bike rentals for families seeking structured recreation. According to a camper, "They have a pool, playground, putt putt golf, boat docks, hiking trails, and some other great amenities." Wildwood Outdoor Escape offers a picturesque setting with mature trees and a lake for fishing and water recreation. Glampers can enjoy basketball courts, volleyball nets, and well-maintained hiking trails at these locations. Most canvas tent camping options operate seasonally, with Grand Lake St. Marys open year-round and Wildwood Outdoor Escape available from mid-April through mid-October. Advance reservations are recommended for these popular safari tent and luxury glamping accommodations.

Best Glamping Sites Near Portland, Indiana (15)

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

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

    "friendly staff, very clean restrooms, playground, could not swim in the water due to contamination which they have spent millions to repair and is slowly on the up and up, not too far from town, surrounded"

    "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 place to camp primitive or electric"

    2. Wildwood Outdoor Escape

    3 Reviews
    Hartford City, IN
    21 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."

    3. KOA Campground Bluffton

    4 Reviews
    Bluffton, IN
    24 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)."

    4. Wildcat Woods Campgrounds

    2 Reviews
    Union City, OH
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (937) 548-7921

    "They have the nicest cleanest camp bathrooms/shower house I've ever seen. Fishing, pond swimming, trails"

    5. Kil-So-Quah - J. Edward Roush Lake

    11 Reviews
    Huntington, IN
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (260) 468-2165

    "Kil-so-qauh, used to be a little hidden gem right outside of town but has turned into quite a popular place, but for good reason."

    "Electric and primitive sites available. Good bird watching spot. Lots of eagles. Nice place, there is gunfire noise from the range across the lake. Not bad though"

    6. Kamp Modoc

    3 Reviews
    Losantville, IN
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (765) 853-5290

    "They have bathrooms, showers, laundry, etc. Friendly staff!"

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

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

    $12 - $25 / night

    "It would have been nice if there were pet station placed around the campground to make it easy for dog walkers to rid themselves of their full poop bags and to provide folks a place to get poop bags if"

    "They have a awesome Mariana ppl are friendly clean showers bathrooms access to lake"

    8. Natural Springs Resort - RV Park, Campground and Recreation Destination

    12 Reviews
    Richmond, OH
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (937) 437-5771

    "Water and electric only hook ups, primitive RV and tent sites. Some sites are shaded, most of them seem to be year round rented. Most sites not shaded and small."

    "Literally not even two feet around the fire pit on all sides. Luckily they were quick to accommodate our complaints and move us."

    9. Johnny Appleseed Campground

    15 Reviews
    Fort Wayne, IN
    47 miles
    Website
    +1 (260) 427-6720

    "For $24, we got a day of drive in spot with electrical + water hook-ups and wifi. The campground is well-maintained and very clean."

    "Easy access to downtown, the Coliseum, IPFW, and shopping. The River Greenway path cuts right through the park, and there is also a boat launch for the river."

    10. Wapakoneta KOA

    8 Reviews
    Jackson Center, OH
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (419) 738-6016

    $42 - $55 / night

    "Had a back-in, water/electric spot that was roomy as we were on an end. Wood deck, picnic table, and fire ring included. Very well kept grounds, friendly staff, and all-around good atmosphere."

    "2 Fenced dog areas, nice playground, game room, giant chess set outside, clean pool.. you name it, this KOA has it!"

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Glamping Reviews near Portland, IN

97 Reviews of 15 Portland Campgrounds


  • J
    Jun. 9, 2018

    Johnny Appleseed Campground

    Looked like a ghost town

    This small, well-kept Campground is a Fort Wayne city park surrounded by industrial & commercial businesses. The Park is clean with the most modern, clean shower/bath house I’ve seen. Unfortunately, the restroom is located across the street from the campground. The sites were occupied by large RVs but we only saw 2 people sitting outside - no campfires, no cooking, no campers. This was just an over night stopover for us so we didn’t care. I suppose this Campground is used by seasonal workers who just sleep & eat dinner there at the end of their workday. The Campground is never dark with streetlights and and the ambient light from surrounding businesses. I’m sure this campground serves a purpose, just not my purpose.This is definitely NOT a destination.

  • Crystal R.
    Sep. 18, 2021

    Cornerstone Campground

    Love it here

    Totally delightful, some full timers and part timers, many parks and benches to sit on, nice disk golf course. Showers bathroom game room and general store. Nice owners they have church on Sunday. Hardly hear the humm of the hwy . Beautiful views of the surrounding farms . Fire pit and table. We used electric and water hook up . Free dump and dumpsters. Laundry unit available. Super family oriented.

  • Windi H.
    Jun. 5, 2021

    Natural Springs Resort - RV Park, Campground and Recreation Destination

    Glad we checked it out, but don't feel the desire to come back.

    Advertises heated pool and splash pad, but pool was not heated and colder than lake(major bummer- as this was a major draw for us) and splash pad is still under construction- not new and ready for 2021. Lake is nice and clear, pretty cold(would love to feel it in August or September). Fun to jump into and overall pretty. Wibit should be included or at least offer 1/2 hour slots. Everyone is very nice, close to cute coffee shop and stores in Richmond. Park is in need of updates, just feels used- but can tell that is in process. No COVID restrictions other than"stay distanced" sign, but our adults were vaccinated and we just tried to keep our kids distanced. Good WiFi, everything fairly clean, nice little store w/ inexpensive ice cream. No"bar& grill" as advertised. Newer playground structure, but for younger kids- no swings.

  • 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.

  • R
    Aug. 19, 2019

    Wapakoneta KOA

    Nice little weekend getaway

    Stayed 2 nights here. Had a back-in, water/electric spot that was roomy as we were on an end. Wood deck, picnic table, and fire ring included. Very well kept grounds, friendly staff, and all-around good atmosphere.

  • L
    Aug. 25, 2021

    Wapakoneta KOA

    Impressive!

    Super clean KOA with level gravel sites (no weeds popping up through gravel!) 2 Fenced dog areas, nice playground, game room, giant chess set outside, clean pool.. you name it, this KOA has it! I was impressed when Mike helped me back into my site.. it had a little wooden deck with a picnic table (I did not request nor pay extra for this perk!) I noticed something that I've not seen at other campgrounds: each of the waste connection covers had a 'fake' rock over the top. Very clever! The KOA is very tidy and well kept. 

    Nice folks here. I would highly recommend it!

  • k
    Oct. 12, 2022

    Cornerstone Campground

    Lovely RV resort

    I love it here. The owners are wonderful and the resort is beautiful. Lots are level and include a picnic table and fire pit, with nice space between sites. The campsite is immaculate and well appointed. There is a pretty pond, pool, and many activities for kids. I enjoyed the peaceful ambience and walking trails through the trees.

  • S
    May. 31, 2019

    KOA Campground Bluffton

    Nice place to stay

    Quiet place with super friendly people. 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). Nicer than a lot of places we’ve stayed.

  • Sadye H.
    Apr. 24, 2019

    Kil-So-Quah - J. Edward Roush Lake

    A little needed rest.

    Kil-so-qauh, used to be a little hidden gem right outside of town but has turned into quite a popular place, but for good reason. The campground accommodates both luxury rv campers and more rustic private tent or hammock goers like myself. Entering the camping area there is a lush grass opening with large campsites with water and electric hook ups for the RV folk. There are also 2 nice play grounds in this area as well. Continuing down the road you begin to enter the woods which is non electric sites with plenty of trees to make your weekend private and to the right is an overlook of Roush Lake where you can watxh the sunset set the water on fire. There are no fantastic bathrooms just pit toilets but easy get away is worth it.

    *I've camped here every season but if you dont like crowds, make sure to avoid the summer holidays.


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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Portland, IN is Grand Lake St. Marys State Park — Grand Lake St Marys State Park with a 4.4-star rating from 14 reviews.

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