Camping options around San Pierre, Indiana include both established RV parks and state park facilities within a 30-mile radius. The area sits in northwest Indiana's prairie landscape with an average elevation of 690 feet and experiences four distinct seasons with humid summers reaching 85°F and winter lows of 15°F. Most San Pierre area campgrounds operate seasonally from April through October due to harsh winter conditions.
What to do
Fishing access: Tippecanoe River State Park Campground offers river fishing opportunities though success varies by season. "Fishing was poor according to my husband," reports one camper, while another mentions it's "within an hour to home. Always a good time here. Always clean. Sites are spaced good."
Water activities: Oak Lake RV Resort provides a swimming pond with obstacle course for summer recreation. "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!" shares one enthusiastic reviewer.
Wildlife viewing: Lake Alexander RV Park features 120 acres of natural habitat with river access. "Lake Alexander RV Park is a quiet, spacious, family owned and operated campground located near Momence, Illinois, within a 1-hour drive of Chicago. The camp is 120 acres of natural beauty on the banks of the Kankakee River. The wooded habitat abounds with fish, wildlife, and native plants," notes a visitor.
What campers like
Secure facilities: Cedar Lake Ministries RV Park provides keypad-secured bathhouses for added safety. "We stayed on site 27, sites are full hookup up, there's a nice bathhouse which has a key pad handle which made me feel safe while showering," notes one camper who appreciated this security feature.
Convenient overnight stops: Last Resort Campground offers easy access for travelers passing through the area. "This is a Passport America campground, so the rate was great! We only stayed overnight, and we had a pull thru FHU site that was pretty level. The spaces weren't too close. We didn't use the showers or bathrooms," reports a traveler.
Weekend activities: Several campgrounds coordinate special events for guests. At Last Resort Campground, "One highlight, especially for kids is the Saturday night golf cart parade. After dark the campers with golf carts do a parade around the campground and toss candy," explains a reviewer who visited with family.
What you should know
Site spacing varies: RV campgrounds near San Pierre differ significantly in site proximity. At Last Resort Campground, "Spaces are TIGHT on the full hook up side. We have a 21' and hardly got in. We were super close to fellow campers. On the other side of the grounds around the pond (electric only) sites were much bigger and secluded."
Seasonal limitations: Rvino - Lost Acres, LLC and similar parks have limited operating seasons. "This is a beautiful family orientation campground. There is something for everyone. Playgrounds, new pool, kids activities, corn hole tournaments, fishing pond," notes a camper about the seasonal amenities.
Train noise: Some RV parks near San Pierre experience railroad disruptions. A Last Resort Campground visitor mentioned, "There was some train noise," which could impact light sleepers staying at certain sites.
Tips for camping with families
Playground proximity: Oak Lake RV Resort offers family-friendly site placement. "Pulled in as the sun was coming down after a looong day of driving. Our site was right next to the playground and my kids had a blast swinging, climbing, and jumping while we set up camp," shares a parent.
Family activities: Last Resort Campground provides scheduled events for younger campers. "Lots of activities- pool, playground, pond, camp store with a variety of ice creams (kids love this) they had some chickens & goats the kids loved playing with. Christmas themed activities the weekend we were there. They had laser tag, candy parade, crafts etc."
Digital detox opportunity: Tippecanoe River State Park Campground has limited cell service in some areas. "I have AT&T service and could not use my phone at all, my husband has Verizon and had no problems with cell service," notes one visitor, making this a good option for families wanting to disconnect.
Tips from RVers
Electrical concerns: Check power pedestals for proper function at all San Pierre area RV campgrounds. "The only complaint I had is the site we were at showed a ground fault on the 50amp Circuit so I had to use the 30 amp circuit but it's Nov so no need to run dual ACs minor issue but still make sure your using your EPM devices."
Site selection strategies: Tippecanoe River State Park Campground offers specific premium locations. "The best sites are site 1- right on the main drag, but the most private site in the place. If you enjoy watching the rigs come in & leave, this is your site! Vegetation separates you from site 2. Site 58 is the only pull through in the campground. Site 63 is also a pretty good site."
Weather preparation: Bring ant spray for outdoor enjoyment at certain campgrounds. At Last Resort Campground, "The sites are relatively level but both sites had a lot of ant hills so be prepared with ant spray or another repellent to keep them out of the camper."
