Best Glamping near Rome, IN

Hoosier National Forest offers multiple glamping options at both the North Face Loop and Indian-Celina Recreation Area, where sites provide electrical hookups while maintaining natural woodland privacy. The campgrounds feature modern amenities including clean showers, flush toilets, and picnic areas, all set among tall trees that create a secluded atmosphere for each site. "Indian-Celina is a beautiful campground. The sites are set up well with flat gravel pads set deep in tall trees with ample privacy," one visitor noted. Sites come equipped with fire rings, accessible water points, and the comfort of electricity for those seeking a more luxurious outdoor experience, while still maintaining the peaceful forest setting that distinguishes these glamping options from standard campgrounds.

Situated between Indian and Celina lakes, these glamping sites connect to the 15-mile Two Rivers Trail system that encompasses both bodies of water, providing excellent hiking opportunities directly from your accommodations. The lakes offer peaceful paddling experiences with electric motors only allowed, ensuring a quiet environment for kayaking, canoeing, and fishing. According to a camper, "The sites are spacious and not jammed up against other sites. It is very family oriented with plenty of friendly campers." Several parking areas along the access road provide trail access points, with the option for more adventurous visitors to enjoy dispersed camping at least 300 feet from the trail for just $5 per night. The campground hosts are consistently praised for their friendliness and helpfulness, with one even providing a box fan during hot weather for added comfort in the electrified glamping sites.

Best Glamping Sites Near Rome, Indiana (21)

    1. Indian-Celina Recreation Area

    20 Reviews
    Saint Croix, IN
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 843-4880

    $21 - $44 / night

    "This was a very quiet campsite in southern Indiana. We had a hard time finding dispered camping in the national Forest so we settled for this site."

    "Our camp host was so sweet and gave us a box fan to use (there is electrical) so that we could have some relief from the heat.  

    Our camp site was nice and private yet close to a bathroom.  "

    2. Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph

    33 Reviews
    Santa Claus, IN
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 937-4458

    $45 - $101 / night

    "This is a fun family Campground located adjacent to holiday world and Splashin Safari. There are golf carts for rent, nice camp stores, pools, playground, putt putt golf course, arcade and more."

    "Wow, Lake Rudolph Campground is huge! "

    3. O'Bannon Woods State Park Campground

    20 Reviews
    Leavenworth, IN
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 738-8232

    $22 - $496 / night

    "The staff was fairly nice, and even helped us out with a bit of a Karen camper. The sites have an asphalt pad that are mostly level. 50,30,20 amp service in one box."

    "Bathhouses feel luxuriously clean and large compared to most campgrounds. There are multiple play areas for children and beautiful hiking trails within and around the campground itself."

    4. Vastwood Co Park

    4 Reviews
    Hawesville, KY
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 927-8778

    $8 - $20 / night

    "Park features playground, paved biking and walking trails, disc golf, plenty of shade, lake with boat dock (non-motorized boats only), bath house, and dump station."

    "Nice lake, trails, swimming area. Etc. Sites have water and electric, dump station on site. Weekends are busy. We would stay here again."

    5. Hoosier National Forest South Slope Loop Campground

    3 Reviews
    Saint Croix, IN
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 547-7051

    "South Slope Loop At Hoosier National Forest is located second campground in on your way to Celina lake. This is the RV friendly campground with electrical hookups for your toys."

    "Found Hoosier National Park website wasn't available, we arrived seeking 1st come 1st served... and got it! 👍 Thank You, LORD!"

    6. Hoosier National Forest North Face Loop Campground

    3 Reviews
    Saint Croix, IN
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 547-7051

    "There are two lakes, Indian and Celina , in the immediate area, electric motors only, which just adds to my liking it;)."

    "My husband and I have been to Lake Celina for a day hike before, so when planning where to go for a weekend of car camping choosing this place was a no brainer."

    7. Celina Recreation Area

    2 Reviews
    Saint Croix, IN
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 547-7051

    "I went for years with my family growing up in a pop up and pull behind. I recently went tent camping there and it was awesome as usual."

    "Celina Recreation Area is located in Hoosier National Forest near Branchville, IN off IN37."

    8. Otter Creek Park Campground

    9 Reviews
    Garrett, KY
    26 miles
    Website

    $12 - $22 / night

    "Beautiful trails for hiking, great creek for swimming, close to Louisville."

    "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. Rough River Dam State Resort Park

    3 Reviews
    Falls of Rough, KY
    21 miles
    Website

    "The Rough River Lodge , Falls of Rough , Ky no longer has a campground co-located, it was closed a few years ago when the dam was renovated."

    "We stay in various places all over the park and the best thing about this is there are no fees to access the public areas of the dam to fish or lake!"

    10. Cave Creek - Rough River Lake

    6 Reviews
    Falls of Rough, KY
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 879-4304

    $20 - $60 / night

    "It was empty, possibly because it has no direct access to the lake? It is a nice shaded area, very open, spread throughout a small hilly area."

    "I found this campground looking for a spot near mammoth cave National park. It’s about an hour away but just beautiful."

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Glamping Reviews near Rome, IN

236 Reviews of 21 Rome Campgrounds


  • 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.

  • C
    Jun. 14, 2018

    Horine Reservation Camping at Jefferson County Memorial Forest

    Great back woods camping with little ammenities

    overall a good place, the group site are fairly large and have running water and compost latrines. Parking is not on site but only a short walk. Lots of trail access. fishing at a stocked public lake is a short drive.

  • 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.

  • Emily C.
    Jul. 7, 2021

    Elizabethtown Crossroads Campground

    Great spot to rest

    The bathrooms were beautiful and air conditioned! They were very clean and smelled like a swimming pool. They were nice and cool after a hot sweaty day and tent camping.

  • Stefanie W.
    Oct. 12, 2021

    Scales Lake Park

    Nice but Close to Neighbors

    We camped here in the middle of October. The sites are very close together, so when the campsites are full you don't feel like you have much privacy or personal space. It was nice having full hookups for our camper, and there are plenty of hiking trails to get out and explore. Scales Lake is beautiful, my daughter enjoyed the playground and the petting zoo, and we'd probably like to come back, just maybe not on such a busy weekend.

  • Kelsey R.
    Nov. 3, 2024

    O'Bannon Woods State Park Campground

    Shaded and secluded

    Obannon Overall, this is a nice state park to camp in. Staff was very friendly. They have ice and wood. My kids enjoyed the nature center, pioneer village, and one of the easy trails.

    We stayed in 220. It was nice to be right by the playground and bathrooms (which is what we wanted). Some spots near the back would be nice and secluded like the 180s and 190s and they’re still not too far from the bathrooms and playground. The better playground is in loop A.

    I will say, I didn’t see any staff members cleaning up trash, getting campsites ready, or anything the 2 days we were there. Even though we went in November, it was a nice weekend and wasn’t dead, so I was surprised I didn’t see anyone cleaning. Wasn’t the cleanest state campground we’ve been at in Indiana. Certainly wasn’t awful though either.

    My biggest gripe was they were hosting a huge cycling group. Like the whole loop A. We were all the way back in C. They held a concert that went on from like 8-11 pm. Being in a pop up, it was so loud and never ending. Made it difficult for my kids to sleep. If they’re going to hold (or allow) events like these, it should be posted on their website. Even with our sound machine, we still couldn’t block it out. I realize quiet hours aren’t until 11, but to me there’s a difference.

    There is also hardly any signage and spots are difficult to find. No arrows about which way to go, signs saying which loop you’re in, and spots are only marked on the electrical boxes.

    Overall, may stay again and try out the pool since we’re not too far from home, but I wouldn’t go out of my way to stay here.

  • Christina M.
    Jun. 28, 2021

    Nolin Lake State Park Campground

    Overall good with a few drawbacks

    I was tent camping with my family Thursday-Saturday while visiting Mammoth Cave.

    The good: the tent campground has spacious, level sites. The sites are located in a grove of pine trees, which makes for well shaded sites with a pleasant surface of soft pine straw to pitch your tents. A few sites had trees suitable for hanging hammocks if you enjoy that. There are toilets and sinks in the park office near the primitive campsites. There is a swimming beach and boat ramp on Nolin Lake nearby. Convenient to Mammoth Cave NP and fishing and hiking opportunities abound.

    The bad: the shower house is in the RV campground and too far away to be a convenient walk. You have to drive there which is a pain with kids. There were few shower stalls and they were not kept clean. The park staff were very friendly but just overworked. Thursday night we were kept awake by loud campers and campground staff weren’t around to enforce quiet hours. Quiet hours do not start until 11 PM which is not ideal for campers with young children. The park started filling up on Friday and Saturday and was obviously very crowded on the weekend. Seems like a "party spot" for locals. 

    We might return here but perhaps would choose to camp during the week or during a less busy time of year.

  • J
    Sep. 15, 2022

    Louisville South KOA

    Tent sites stink here, $50+, very expensive

    Tent sites: steep hill with rodents living there. Gravel driveway leading to tent sites: a trench sure to rip the exhaust off your car. The RVers and workers: they make it obvious you are beneath them. Pets allowed: you WILL be up all night with the barking chihuaua on the next site. Airplanes flying over head as you are getting ready to sleep. Traverse the lawn to the faraway bathroom to ruin your shoes at 2am. Laundry on-site but the workers will scowl while you use it. Catch all this ire for the grand old price of $50+ per night.

  • Jill R.
    Jul. 18, 2016

    Louisville South KOA

    Dirty Derby

    WE went to this KOA during the kentucky derby weekend, so of course you can expect it to be packed, we made reservations months ahead. When we got there is was not only packed, but there was no one enforcing the quiet hours, and it seemed like the cleaning staff could not keep up. There were loud people all through the night, and trash was overflowing everywhere. I'm not sure what it's like during other weeks of the year, but during the kentucky derby week it is a hot mess.


Guide to Rome

The Hoosier National Forest surrounds Rome, Indiana, with heavily wooded terrain and elevations ranging from 400-700 feet above sea level. The forest encompasses over 200,000 acres of mixed hardwoods and limestone outcroppings. Summers can be humid with daytime temperatures regularly exceeding 85°F, while spring and fall offer more moderate camping conditions with wildflowers or colorful foliage depending on season.

What to do

Fishing opportunities: At Indian-Celina Recreation Area, lakes offer peaceful settings for anglers. "Nice quiet and a Great Lake to go fishing," notes Tomas M. Both Indian and Celina lakes permit only electric motors, creating calm waters ideal for fishing.

Hiking trails: The Two Rivers Trail system connects multiple recreational areas. "We really enjoyed the hiking at this site. The trails were long, but not too difficult, but slightly overgrown. They had very pretty views of the lake," shares Hadley O. The trail spans approximately 15 miles around both lakes, with access points available from several parking areas.

Disc golf course: Near Cave Creek - Rough River Lake, visitors can enjoy a round of disc golf. "I did feel cramped with the tightly squeezed camp sites but other than that my friends and family really enjoyed themselves," reports William C. The course is located in the recreation area, providing a recreational alternative to water activities.

What campers like

Private sites: Many campers appreciate the seclusion at Hoosier National Forest North Face Loop Campground. "We got that in #7 camp in north loop. We felt like we own the place!" says Rica Z. Sites are spaced far enough apart to provide a sense of privacy rarely found at more developed campgrounds.

Clean facilities: The maintenance of bathrooms and showers receives positive comments. "Clean bathrooms with flush toilets and sinks which were nice," mentions Akiva G. about his stay at Indian-Celina. Most developed campgrounds in the area provide restroom facilities, though amenities vary by location.

Helpful staff: Campground hosts often receive praise for their assistance. "The hosts were very nice and friendly. They introduced themselves in the first hour we were there and invited us to a couple of free events and made recommendations on the best hikes," shares Debra W. about her experience at Indian-Celina Recreation Area.

What you should know

Reservation requirements: During peak seasons, securing a spot can be challenging without advance planning. At Vastwood Co Park, "Very pretty city park with wide sites though some are close together. Nice lake, trails, swimming area. Etc. Sites have water and electric, dump station on site. Weekends are busy," advises Dave B.

Bug preparation: Ticks are particularly problematic in this region. Pack appropriate repellent and check regularly after hiking. No yurt camping options exist directly in Rome, Indiana, but nearby areas offer alternative accommodations.

Road conditions: Some campgrounds have limited access on narrow roads. "The road is twisty and skinny. I'm not pulling a boat and would be concerned about passing in the curves," cautions Shelly S. about Cave Creek Recreation Area. Larger RVs and trailers should verify access before arrival.

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