Top Tent Camping near San Pierre, IN

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Best Tent Sites Near San Pierre, IN (4)

    Camper-submitted photo from Central Avenue Walk-in Sites — Indiana Dunes National Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Central Avenue Walk-in Sites — Indiana Dunes National Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Central Avenue Walk-in Sites — Indiana Dunes National Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Central Avenue Walk-in Sites — Indiana Dunes National Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Central Avenue Walk-in Sites — Indiana Dunes National Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Central Avenue Walk-in Sites — Indiana Dunes National Park

    1. Central Avenue Walk-in Sites — Indiana Dunes National Park

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    24 Saves

    Overview

    Indiana Dunes National Park hugs 15 miles (24 km) of the southern shore of Lake Michigan and has much to offer. Whether you enjoy scouting for rare species of birds or flying kites on the sandy beach, the national park's 15,000 acres (6070 ha) will continually enchant you. Hikers will enjoy 50 miles (80 km) of trails over rugged dunes, mysterious wetlands, sunny prairies, meandering rivers and peaceful forests.

    Recreation

    There is no one-size-fits-all trip to the dunes. Each season offers new and different ways to enjoy Indiana Dunes National Park. Spring splashes the river banks of the Heron Rookery with an abundance of colorful wildflowers in this birder's paradise. Lake Michigan summer sunsets paint the skies with vibrant rays that offer a picture-perfect picnic setting. In the fall, Maple trees burst with warm red and golden hues crafting a spectacular backdrop for a hike by the Chellberg Farm and winter brings a scenic canvas of virgin white snow begging for a cross-country skiing adventure in the Glenwood Dunes.__ As the seasons change, so do the recreational opportunities, park facility operating hours and closures and safety concerns. Here is a list of some of the activities that occur in the National Park: Beach-going & Swimming, Biking, Bird Watching, Camping, Fishing & Boating, Hiking, Geocaching, Historical Sites, Horseback Riding, Interpretive Programs, Picnic, Winter Activities and Guided Tours. Check the Calendar page on our website for our list of Ranger-led programs.

    Facilities

    There is no one-size-fits-all trip to the dunes. Each season offers new and different ways to enjoy Indiana Dunes National Park. Spring splashes the river banks of the Heron Rookery with an abundance of colorful wildflowers in this birder's paradise. Lake Michigan summer sunsets paint the skies with vibrant rays that offer a picture-perfect picnic setting. In the fall, Maple trees burst with warm red and golden hues crafting a spectacular backdrop for a hike by the Chellberg Farm and winter brings a scenic canvas of virgin white snow begging for a cross-country skiing adventure in the Glenwood Dunes.__ As the seasons change, so do the recreational opportunities, park facility operating hours and closures and safety concerns. Here is a list of some of the activities that occur in the National Park: Beach-going & Swimming, Biking, Bird Watching, Camping, Fishing & Boating, Hiking, Geocaching, Historical Sites, Horseback Riding, Interpretive Programs, Picnic, Winter Activities and Guided Tours. Check the Calendar page on our website for our list of Ranger-led programs.

    Natural Features

    Indiana Dunes National Park is a treasure of diverse natural resources located within an urban setting. The national park features communities that have both scientific and historic significance to the field of ecology. In addition, four National Natural Landmarks (including Pinhook Bog and Cowles Bog ) and one National Historical Landmark (the Bailly Homestead) are located within its boundaries.____ The park is comprised of over 15,000 acres (6070 ha) of dunes, oak savannas, swamps, bogs, marshes, prairies, rivers, and forests. It contains 15 miles (24 km) of Lake Michigan shoreline spanning the distance from Gary to Michigan City. Lake Michigan is part of the largest complex of freshwater lakes in the world. The national park's beaches are the park's most significant recreational resource.__ For more information on our natural features visit the Nature and Science page on the park website.

    Nearby Attractions

    Central Avenue Beach on Lake Michigan is located nearby, less than 5,000 feet (1524 m) from the campground. Several other national park beaches are within easy driving distance. A gas station / convenience store is located 1.5 miles (2.4 km) southwest of the campground on U.S. Highway 12. The Beverly Shores South Shore Railroad station with passenger service to Chicago and South Bend is located on Broadway Avenue. Indiana Dunes Tourism and LaPorte County Convention and Visitors Bureau have lists of other activities in the area.

    Charges & Cancellations

    A $10.00 service fee will apply if you modify your reservation or change your stay dates. Cancelling your reservation prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time two nights before your stay will incur a $10 cancellation fee. Late cancellations (camping reservations cancelled the day before or day of arrival) incur a $10 cancellation fee plus a forfeiture of the first night's use fee.__ For more information please review Recreation.gov's Rules and Reservations Policies.__

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    • Reservable
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    $25 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from French Post Park
    Camper-submitted photo from French Post Park

    2. French Post Park

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      3. Camp Shabbona Woods

      1 Review
      37 Saves
      • Fires
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      • ADA Access
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      $30 - $80 / night

      Camper-submitted photo from Mac Finn's Landing
      Camper-submitted photo from Mac Finn's Landing
      Camper-submitted photo from Mac Finn's Landing
      Camper-submitted photo from Mac Finn's Landing
      Camper-submitted photo from Mac Finn's Landing
      Camper-submitted photo from Mac Finn's Landing

      4. Mac Finn's Landing

      1 Review
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      24 Saves

      Tent camping fishmermen's retreat.

      Parking Available for guests.

      Boat friendly. (Kayak rental Available.)

      Season ending December 1st, 2022.

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      $35 - $50 / night


    Recent Tent Reviews In San Pierre

    456 Reviews of 4 San Pierre Campgrounds


    • PThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Oak Lake RV Resort
      Oct. 28, 2024

      Oak Lake RV Resort

      Quiet, nice place.

      Staff was extremely helpful as this was our first trip with the new camper. Was very quiet. Clean shower and bathroom.

    • Amy S.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Dunewood Campground — Indiana Dunes National Park
      Oct. 5, 2024

      Dunewood Campground — Indiana Dunes National Park

      Safe and comfortable campground

      Convenient to Indiana dunes, each site is easily accessible and spacious. The facilities are fairly clean and showers are available though we didn’t use them. Would recommend as a stop over. As a solo female traveler I felt safe.

    • Jim C.
      Camper-submitted photo from Norway Campground
      Sep. 21, 2024

      Norway Campground

      In my opinion deceptive

      The"real" owner said in a recent meeting that he's flipping the place. He said the sewers were need of major repairs. Already raised the price appx$500. It's old out dated and the drunks are terrible. I think the place and"new? Owners and management" are NOT good people. I already reached out to y several times and I was there to relax not do your work. Maybe spend as much time in the place as the previous owner did and still does. Maybe owning and/or managing a campground is just not for you. I hope my review helps motivate you into becoming a better person owner and/or manager whichever one or all you are. Best of luck but my rating is one and if I could give a zero I would

    • jennifer C.
      Camper-submitted photo from France Park
      Sep. 20, 2024

      France Park

      Great place for the whole family to camp at !

      Hit a little rough patch in life and needed a break from sleeping in the car and hotels . All the staff at the park were very friendly and understanding of our situation. At $20 a nite for tent site ,showers ,clean toilets ,whole park is very clean ! Lots of things to do here and the waterfall was our fav part ! Deff will be back when in the area . Our site was right down the Rd from the waterfall so had a great view !

    • Sergio D.
      Camper-submitted photo from Caboose Lake Campground
      Sep. 5, 2024

      Caboose Lake Campground

      Worst place to stay at

      Highway is louder than you’d think. No good night rest had. People spy on you just to report you. Main office head woman will not work with you and just give you a flat no when you ask about a refund.

    • h
      Camper-submitted photo from Dream Acres Campground
      Aug. 26, 2024

      Dream Acres Campground

      Love this place

      I had a seasonal spot last year and I absolutely loved it! We went camping as much as we could(cause of work) owners and other campers are friendly. They do crafts and other things on almost every holiday

    • Jennifer H.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Norway Campground
      Jul. 26, 2024

      Norway Campground

      Great seasonal park

      This park is under new ownership. They have gotten the pool repaired and open and have cleaned up much of the park with more to come. The creek flowing through makes it so cool and peaceful and the animal life is beautiful. Saw a huge crane in the creek today along with a whole duck family…the folks there are friendly. There’s a dog park, playground, bounce pad, basketball court, pavilion and a great big dam across the street where the fishing is great! Boats are welcome and the staff is great!

    • Jennifer H.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Tall Sycamore Campground
      Jul. 25, 2024

      Tall Sycamore Campground

      Love staying at Tall Sycamore- a great family camp

      I love staying by the Wabash River at Tall Sycamore. It’s a true community where everyone helps one another and the carry in dinners are fun and delicious!

    • Kenda A.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Tippecanoe River State Park
      Jul. 22, 2024

      Tippecanoe River State Park

      Friendly park security

      We arrived late, and the friendly park security directed us to the campground.

      The vault toilets were acceptably clean. Spots were close to the river. The campground has cabins, trails for hiking and horseback riding.

      As other reviews have stated….the mosquitoes are prolific and abundant! We left early.

    • Joe A.
      Camper-submitted photo from Ruperts Resort Campground
      Jul. 7, 2024

      Ruperts Resort Campground

      Very nice and enjoyable place keep things simple and fun cheap too easy on the money 💰

      Nobody complaining it's big enough if you want to be loud late you can the people that have a rv all year round are all nice and cool I ran in to just about every one all nice I recommend Ruperts resort in Indiana Plymouth 😉 they have showers and restrooms too if it's raining they have huge spots to go out of the rain you can bring corn hole or any game you like to bring plus more than I can say 4th July was grrreeat!

    • j S.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Tippecanoe River Run
      Jun. 29, 2024

      Tippecanoe River Run

      Very quiet, nice place, stargazing was better than expected

      Online reservations is a bit confusing. Map designated tent sites with numbers. When you book campsites they have letters with no map or site pics. You have to book a site but it says first come first serve. Good place for fishing from bank and launching kayak, canoes.

    • L
      Camper-submitted photo from Wabash & Erie Canal Park
      Jun. 22, 2024

      Wabash & Erie Canal Park

      Great Historic Area, great one night stay!!

      We booked a primitive site, on a Friday night. We arrived and were the only ones in the primitive area, which for us was awesome. We got set up and was able to go for a walk and check out the trails, buildings, and the village. Everything was perfect. The host was so friendly, she came over and talked and gave us some background on the location, and things we could do for future visits. The shower, and bathrooms were nice, and clean, as was all areas of the campground.

    • k
      Camper-submitted photo from Hickory Hills Campground at Bass Lake
      Jun. 1, 2024

      Hickory Hills Campground at Bass Lake

      AWFUL!

      We just went there last night and woke up came home immediately! There was nothing to do at all! A run down park, lake and sites. There was boards with nails just laying all around the park. Not to mention the park was falling apart. It was more of a trailer park than a camping site. The garbage can was overflowing all over the ground. We payed for 2 nights and owner never got back to me to get our money back for tonight! Would not recommend one bit.

    • Joel K.
      Camper-submitted photo from Tippecanoe River State Park
      Feb. 21, 2024

      Tippecanoe River State Park

      Very good state park and cabin campground

      We visited this park twice (once in Sept 2020 and again in June 2021).  Both times we stayed in the cabin campground and both times had very good experiences.  Each time we went mid-week so there was hardly anyone else there, and that was great.  The cabins are small but perfectly fine for our group with two bunk beds, a small loft, and a small table inside.  They have electricity so charging phones and devices is not a problem.   Cabins 4 and 5 are up this small driveway and are slightly separated and I would recommend those if you can.  We never had to go to "town" so not sure how far it is to any stores.

      Each time we rented a canoe and did a paddle/float trip on the river that ended at the canoe rental location.  Would not hesitate to stay here again.

    • Carrie S.
      Camper-submitted photo from Rvino - Lost Acres, LLC
      Dec. 21, 2023

      Rvino - Lost Acres, LLC

      Lost Acres in Monticello Indiana

      This is a beautiful family orientation campground. There is something for everyone. Playgrounds, new pool, kids activities, corn hole tournaments, fishing pond. Camp ground is clean and well managed now. Our new GM Shara is fabulous. If you are looking for a place to camp for a weekend or as a seasonal, I would say come and see for yourself. Once you get there you won't want to leave!

    • DThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Central Avenue Walk-in Sites — Indiana Dunes National Park
      Sep. 16, 2023

      Central Avenue Walk-in Sites — Indiana Dunes National Park

      Nice and private.

      The spot was clean. It’s far enough off the trail that it provides plenty of privacy. The walk to the beach was not too long. Site one is the only site on the front end of the trail. You have to walk all the way down and take a left before you find sites 5, 4, 3, and 2 in that order.

    • Benjamin L.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Dunewood Campground — Indiana Dunes National Park
      Sep. 16, 2023

      Dunewood Campground — Indiana Dunes National Park

      Beautiful campground

      We stayed 2 nights and the campground was thickly wooded and beautiful. We had good cell service but obviously the trees prevented Starlink. Our site was huge and the bathrooms were clean with individual locking showers and a dish sink. Short drive to the beaches.

    • N
      Camper-submitted photo from France Park
      Sep. 1, 2023

      France Park

      Lots to do

      Kinda of outdated facilities and some rundown recreation but hiking and swimming are fun



    Guide to San Pierre

    Camping near San Pierre, Indiana, offers a mix of beautiful nature and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are several campgrounds to choose from.

    What to do

    • Explore the Indiana Dunes: Just a short drive away, the Indiana Dunes National Park has stunning beaches and hiking trails. One camper mentioned, "We had good cell service but obviously the trees prevented Starlink. Our site was huge and the bathrooms were clean with individual locking showers and a dish sink" at Dunewood Campground.
    • Hiking and Biking: Trails abound in places like Potato Creek State Park Campground, where one visitor said, "Great spacing between sites and offers miles of hiking and biking trails."
    • Fishing and Kayaking: Many campgrounds, including Tippecanoe River State Park Campground, provide access to rivers for fishing and kayaking. A reviewer noted, "Fishing, kayaking on the lake."

    What campers like

    • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A visitor at Indiana Dunes State Park Campground said, "Clean br/shower houses. Would recommend."
    • Friendly Staff: Many campgrounds have welcoming hosts. One camper at Michigan City Campground shared, "The staff is great. Very helpful and will work with you on taking care of your camp site."
    • Privacy and Space: Campers enjoy spacious sites. A review for Sand Creek Campground mentioned, "Some spots were out in the open, others along the tree line, and a few in the woods."

    What you should know

    • Mosquitoes: Be prepared for bugs, especially in summer. A camper at Tippecanoe River State Park Campground warned, "The mosquitoes are prolific and abundant! We left early."
    • Noise Levels: Some campgrounds are near highways or railroads. A visitor at Caboose Lake Campground noted, "The highway is louder than you’d think. No good night rest had."
    • Booking in Advance: Popular campgrounds fill up quickly, especially during peak season. A camper at Indiana Dunes State Park Campground advised, "Very popular campground so you do have to book well in advance during regular season."

    Tips for camping with families

    • Kid-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and water activities. One family at Potato Creek State Park Campground mentioned, "Great playground on the east side of the first loop."
    • Safety First: Choose campgrounds with good supervision. A reviewer at Michigan City Campground said, "Very well kept, safe supervision, quiet clean facilities."
    • Plan for Meals: Bring easy-to-cook meals or check if the campground has a store. A camper at Lakeshore Camp Resort noted, "There is a small lake that offers swimming and fishing."

    Tips from RVers

    • Check Site Size: Make sure your RV fits the site. A camper at Indiana Beach Campground mentioned, "Ours was a full hookup site and everything worked as should."
    • Electric Hookups: Look for campgrounds with electric hookups. A reviewer at Last Resort Campground said, "The site was a little small but was pull through and full hookup."
    • Stay Connected: If you need Wi-Fi, check reviews for signal strength. A camper at Indiana Dunes State Park Campground mentioned, "We had good cell service."

    Camping near San Pierre, Indiana, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

    Frequently Asked Questions

    • Which is the most popular tent campsite near San Pierre, IN?

      According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near San Pierre, IN is Central Avenue Walk-in Sites — Indiana Dunes National Park with a 5-star rating from 1 review.

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