Ramiro G.
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ScoutLouisville South KOA
Late September
Nice, quite, and relaxing stay. Fire rings need to be upgraded. They were small and rusted out.
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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 Campgrounds near Rome (24)
1. Indian-Celina Recreation Area
"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. "
from $24 - $52 / night
Check Availability2. O'Bannon Woods State Park Campground
"I’ve been coming here since I was a kid, the trees are beautiful, you can camp here and it feels like forest camping, most lots have spots for hammocks, electric but no water hook up, the bath house is"
"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."
from $23 - $496 / night
Check Availability3. Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph
"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! "
from $45 - $101 / night
Check Availability4. Vastwood Co Park
"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."
from $8 - $20 / night
Check Availability5. Hoosier National Forest South Slope Loop Campground
"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. Otter Creek Park Campground
"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."
from $12 - $22 / night
Check Availability7. Hoosier National Forest North Face Loop Campground
"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."
8. Cave Creek - Rough River Lake
"We had initially booked at another campground, and locked our sites in to be close to each other. The campground re-arranged our sites without contacting us at the last minute. "
"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."
from $20 - $60 / night
Check Availability9. Celina Recreation Area
"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."
10. Rough River Dam State Resort Park
"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!"
Drive Time
- 51 min from Owensboro, KY
- 1 hr 18 min from Louisville, KY
- 1 hr 20 min from Evansville, IN
- 1 hr 29 min from Elizabethtown, KY
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Glamping Reviews near Rome, IN
259 Reviews of 24 Rome Campgrounds
Jennifer N.ScoutHoosier National Forest South Slope Loop Campground
Great sites
Each campsite has trees encircling them for mostly shade and a little more privacy. Only thing they could do is add more full hook up sites. Shower houses and restrooms are very well kept.
b K.ScoutOtter Creek Park Campground
Quiet and peaceful
Had a great time enjoying nature...
Jeff C.ScoutO'Bannon Woods State Park Campground
Alright not my favorite park in the area
Campground seemed like a tight fit coming in near dark fall. Lots of shaded sites. Storm ran through that night and lots of dead limbs came down all over. Got a hole in my roof. Overall decent stay and had a cool neighbor
- JJoleen S.
GuideScales Lake Park
Beautiful lake, nice petting zoo!
Very nice park with great trails and cute animals in the included petting zoo! I don’t have kids but there were a couple playgrounds I saw. The 2 downsides were I went second week of August and it was 93 degrees but they had just closed the beach area and pool so no swimming. I had taken my paddleboard but had not read all the rules and regulations and no Paddleboard’s are allowed on the lake because swimming outside the beach area is not allowed. I stayed at a primitive site in my van so even though it was crazy hot I still had a great spot by the water-109. Would recommend this park
Jamie K.ScoutOtter Creek Park Campground
Love this place
This place is amazing it's super clean And beautiful
Adam S.ScoutCave Creek - Rough River Lake
Quiet, and simple
We stayed at Cave Creek recently with 5 other families. We all take an annual trip together with 12 adults, 6 dogs, and 13 kids from 8-18. We had initially booked at another campground, and locked our sites in to be close to each other. The campground re-arranged our sites without contacting us at the last minute. Fortunately, Cave Creek had open sites on a loop, and was able to accommodate us. We stayed at Site 22. with our friends. We have a 30' travel trailer, and this site was large enough to handle our truck and trailer, along with our friends 28' trailer on site 21. It was a little tricky to get backed in, but not impossible. Electric and water both worked great at our site without issue. Campground is fairly nice. Not a lot of amenities, but restrooms and showers were clean. Easy access to the lake, and nice docks, and boat ramp. There's some hiking trails, along with access to a small cave. The camp host Shirley was very friendly, helpful, and hardworking. We saw her checking and cleaning throughout the week, and even stopped at our campsites to check on us. Overall a great experience!
Britney R.ScoutLouisville South KOA
Sexual abuse overlooked
The managers, James and Kate, are extremely unprofessional. They kicked out my family because they preferred another family better. My son was sexually abused TWICE at this campground. When I mentioned contacting corporate, James got irrate and said they will only send you back to me so go ahead and try. James falsely accused my children of making messes in the bathrooms and I quote,"Smearing sh** on the walls." He also told me that no one wanted us at the park even though we have never been informed of breaking any rules. These people are sorry excuses of management and should be replaced with more competent employees
Randi R.GuideO'Bannon Woods State Park Campground
If you want camping in the woods
I’ve been coming here since I was a kid, the trees are beautiful, you can camp here and it feels like forest camping, most lots have spots for hammocks, electric but no water hook up, the bath house is ok, clean but concrete showers with a curtain and takes a while to get hot water. Lots of trails and a cute nature center. They only have two playgrounds, but a big pool for summer fun. I love it here, it’s usually not crowded and super peaceful. We prefer most lots on the outer edge of the campground. A lot of the picnic tables are old and require covers.
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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