Best Glamping near Shelbyville, IN

Hidden Paradise Campground houses some of the area's most popular glamping accommodations, perfectly situated along the Flat Rock River with scenic riverside sites. These glamping options feature comfortable beds, full hookups, clean facilities, and access to unique outdoor experiences in rural Indiana. "This is one of the best camping experiences I've had. Wonderful atmosphere and staff," notes a recent visitor, highlighting the appeal of this waterfront glamping destination. The campground's luxury accommodations are complemented by spacious sites with picnic tables, fire rings, and excellent water access for fishing and paddling. Indianapolis KOA, located about 25 miles from Shelbyville, offers additional upscale glamping units with modern amenities including heating and air conditioning, kitchenettes, and private outdoor spaces within easy driving distance of downtown attractions.

The sparkling quarry lake at Hidden Paradise serves as a focal point for glamping guests, featuring inflatable water play equipment, paddle boats, and swimming opportunities during warmer months. Glampers can also enjoy river kayaking, floating, and fishing directly from many sites. According to one camper, "They have many activities, but we were stopping just for the night. It was a campground I would definitely go back to." For glamping visitors seeking adventures beyond the campgrounds, the area provides convenient access to Indianapolis attractions just 20-30 minutes away. Seasonal considerations are important when planning luxury outdoor stays in this region, as many glamping accommodations operate from April through October, with Hidden Paradise's full amenities available primarily during summer months when water activities are most enjoyable.

Best Glamping Sites Near Shelbyville, Indiana (25)

    1. Hidden Paradise Campground

    16 Reviews
    Waldron, IN
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (765) 525-6582

    "Campground Noise: There is fun noise , but nothing out of line."

    "Our site had full hookup, flat ground so easy setup."

    2. Indianapolis KOA

    21 Reviews
    Lawrence, IN
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (317) 894-1397

    $60 - $80 / night

    "The staff are always chipper cheery and eager to help. The general store is chock full of great gear including a variety of Life is Good clothing and pizza available for delivery."

    "Very friendly staff. This was our first ever outing with our class A. The grounds were clean and safe. It’s very close to an interstate so it’s not exactly a picturesque setting."

    3. Camp Atterbury Campground

    5 Reviews
    Nineveh, IN
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 526-1128

    4. Heartland Resort

    2 Reviews
    Greenfield, IN
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (317) 326-3181

    5. Indy Lakes Campground

    3 Reviews
    Waverly, IN
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (317) 888-6006

    "Clean, friendly staff, and safe!"

    6. Brown County-Nashville KOA

    11 Reviews
    Nashville, IN
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 988-4675

    "Bathrooms/showers are clean. Laundry on site. Small store and library where you can borrow books. Nice dog walk and small fenced dog area. Sites level and good for big rigs down to tents."

    "Clean bathrooms and showers. Nice laundromat. Staff was very friendly. Was a little pricey but with water electric sewer and cable hookups and a laundromat. Definitely worth the price."

    7. White River Campground

    22 Reviews
    Cicero, IN
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (317) 770-4430

    $16 - $37 / night

    "Staff is always welcoming and ready to assist. We look forward to returning next season."

    "Clean, well maintained, knowledgeable and friendly staff."

    8. Cornerstone Campground

    5 Reviews
    New Castle, IN
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (765) 987-8700

    $35 - $58 / night

    "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."

    "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."

    9. Thousand Trails Indian Lakes

    9 Reviews
    Batesville, IN
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "With over 1000 sites they offer a KOA section, year round leased sites, Thousand Trails sites and individual sites."

    "There are several fishing ponds and a lake with a beach area. There are 2 pools, and a golf course. Laundry facilities are decent, and there are plenty of machines."

    10. Whitewater Memorial State Park Campground

    17 Reviews
    Liberty, IN
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (765) 458-5565

    $19 - $30 / night

    "The bathroom stayed open until till and is brand new. Hiking was great. Fire pit was fine. Site is all asphalt and cell service was great with Sprint/Tmobile and ATT."

    "Whitewater Memorial State Park is located close to Liberty Indiana and is our favorite between the two major parks on Brookville Lake. It has water access to both Brookville and Whitewater lakes."

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Glamping Reviews near Shelbyville, IN

154 Reviews of 25 Shelbyville Campgrounds


  • Brandie B.
    May. 6, 2020

    Thousand Trails Indian Lakes

    Large property with lots of green space

    Indian Lakes Campground is 10 minutes east of downtown Batesville, an hour to the east of Indianapolis and an hour to the west of Cincinnati. With over 1000 sites they offer a KOA section, year round leased sites, Thousand Trails sites and individual sites. We’re a married couple in our forties traveling with two dogs and a cat in our 37 foot motorhome and members of Thousand Trails. We arrived on April 3rd, the day prior to Indiana Covid-19 stay at home restrictions. The property owners were gracious enough to allow us to extend our stay beyond the normal 14 day limit for our personal safety. We were assigned a 50 amp site with water and sewer in loop 4B. This is an open loop with very few trees for shade. Immediately across from our site is a large field about the length of a football field. We can see the lake in the distance past the recreation and pool areas. During our stay we did not access the restroom, laundry, recreation or store areas as we were practicing social distancing. We plan to make many return trips to this campground in the future. Because we were the first to stay in our site since the campground closed for the winter season we had a little site maintenance/pickup to perform but nothing too out of the norm. The noise from the highway can only be heard about once a week. On weekends there’s an increase in golf-cart users and most neighbors are respectful during quiet hours.

  • Keri
    Sep. 28, 2020

    Indianapolis KOA

    Friendly, spacious, great staff and horses!!

    We come back time and time again! The staff are always chipper cheery and eager to help. The general store is chock full of great gear including a variety of Life is Good clothing and pizza available for delivery. The pool is delightful especially for littles who will enjoy the fountains and big pouring bucket. Our favorite part is visiting with Fred and Rain, the friendly onsite horses who are always ready for head rubs and snacks. Sites are spacious and level. There is everything to love about this location!

  • 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.

  • Cherie B.
    Aug. 28, 2018

    Brown County-Nashville KOA

    Quiet and friendly

    This is our go to campground. Not overly large but it’s clean and quiet. The owners are friendly and helpful. Bathrooms/showers are clean. Laundry on site. Small store and library where you can borrow books. Nice dog walk and small fenced dog area. Sites level and good for big rigs down to tents. Three cabins also available. Owners are relatively new and have been working on improvements continually. Highly recommend!

  • L
    Jul. 1, 2019

    Brown County-Nashville KOA

    Camping with 5 & 6 yr old grandkids

    We’ve stayed at a few Koa campgrounds and this one didn’t compare quite as expected. It’s small, clean and owners are very friendly and helpful but one stretch of sites (where we were) is tight, short  and cramped. We had four 90-degree day’s so the big plus was the pool. Although dated it was large, clean and refreshing. The sites are on large sharp rocks too (not gravel) which was challenging. Even on our large rugs I could not take a single step without shoes. I also felt bad that our campfire ring was at the back canvas opening of our neighboring camper and a little frustrated that I had to keep moving our 4 camp chairs each time we walked from our door to the truck. The owners did advise they were working on expanding those campsite spots which is good. Our grandkids didn’t care to play in the playground (clean but small and dated) but nice playgrounds were plenty in the Brown County State Park whose entrance is just across the road which gives location an A+. Famous Nashville, IN was just 2 miles away.. another location plus. We’d go back again but I’ll be more site picky next time... but I still won’t like the big rocks! I like a little barefoot time when camping!

  • Shelly S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 29, 2019

    Indianapolis KOA

    Time to eat!

    Ranger Review: Grubstick at Holiday KOA Greenfield, Indiana. Campground Review: So, I’ve said it before, KOA’s are not my kind of camping. However I find myself once again with a KOA yearly membership. Why? Because several of the people whom I camp with enjoy the WiFi and other perks of staying at a KOA. I met my brother and his wife at the Holiday KOA https://koa.com/campgrounds/indianapolis/ right outside Indianapolis, Indiana for a very wet tent camp out. I towed my redneck “tent platform” and brought along plenty of tarpage. No kayak, the weather actually dipped into the high thirty’s and I am not a cold weather kayaker. Perks of this KOA are a very nice playground and wading pool area. So if you have younger children, ideal for you. There is a nice size dog park and you can get a nice walk in around the campground. They have delivery style pizza right on site and some planned activities on weekends. There is the aforementioned WiFi and the latrine is newer but lacking in hooks ( I’m a big hook person, where else am I supposed to hang my bathroom bag and clothes while showering or grooming at the sink?) The other issue with the latrine is there is only ONE for the entire campground. This is a nice size campground and it can be a good hike from the backside to the latrine, I know this because I had to make that hike more then once. The other issue with that is not everyone is willing to walk that far when they need to go, so where do you suppose they take care of their business? .... exactly! And then there’s my same old complaint of they fit a camper or tent into every square meter of this park, it can get very full and crowded. Excuse me while I look in your window or can over hear every word you say. Holiday was very well maintained to the point of mowing while I’m trying to set up my area and blowing grass all over everything, please don’t run over my dog...Otherwise we had fun looking for area happenings and shopping. I visited Fort Harrison State Park which was nearby. Product Review: As a Dyrt Ranger I get the opportunity on occasion to review outdoor oriented products. I had the chance to try out Grubstick https://grubstick.com/ and I can say I was excited! I am a campfire cooking kind of person and have tried out many contraptions, the Grubstick is a long time in coming. I say that because this ain’t your grandma’s wiener roasting stick or your moms wicked pointed metal fork that can put your eye out or trip you when it slides down the side of the chair leg. The most phenomenal part of the Grubstick is that the handle is.....RETRACTABLE!!! No more wedging the fork in the most inconvenient place or trying to fit it in your cooking box. The handle when not expanded can fit easily into your pocket, day pack, backpack, fannypack !!! To me that is AWESOME!! Revolutionary! Seems to be sturdier then ones I’ve seen in camp stores. Along with the handle comes two attachments and a easy open handle in a nice, durable carry bag, LOVE IT. Christmas gifts all around! And this was before I checked it out. I have two “sets” and unfortunately one of the sticks broke after only a few retractions and extensions. Perhaps I was too vigorous in my extension technique? So carefully extend your grubstick when using. Otherwise it worked like a dream! And the other stick had no issues, so maybe just a flaw in that one stick? I haven’t contacted the company yet, but I will see how they are about returns or replacements. I roasted some sausages and we toasted some marshmallows for s’mores. The pack up was easy too, nice carry bag to put it all in, I usually carry or reuse a freezer type bag for “dirty” silverware etc. I removed the fork head off the Grubstick and it went right in. No MESS! No Long Pointy Stick with goo at the end to wrap and store. Love it! I didn’t use the Grubstick basket while camping so I pulled it out at the house to add some footage and testing. If Grubstickadds a pie pan attachment, I’m one of the first in line to get it!! Happy Camp Cooking ;)

  • Daisy C.
    Jun. 8, 2020

    Oak Ridge Camping Area — Morgan-Monroe State Forest

    Off the Beaten Path

    We stayed at site 13 at Morgan-Monroe State Forest, Mason Ridge Campground in June 2020. Site 13 has a little trail that goes down to a large flooded sinkhole behind the campsite. There were lots of tree frogs singing because of the proximity to water. Mason Ridge Campground has vault toilets and drinking water available. There are outdoor sinks at the drinking water stations. There is a dumpster in the campground for trash. Mason Ridge Campground is first come, first served, self-register and pay at the park office. Bring exact change. Firewood is available to purchase, but only when the park office is open, and hours are limited. It is also allowed for campers to gather downed wood throughout the forest for campfires. Chainsaws are not allowed, so bring a handsaw and spitting axe if you want to do this. Campsites are mostly good for tents, but several of the sites would be fine for small to medium sized travel trailers and RVs. Sites are primitive, with gravel parking pads. Campfire ring, grill grate, and picnic table are at all sites. There is a dump station. There are no electric sites. Oak Ridge Campground is a second campground loop in MMSF. It only has a handful of sites but feels very secluded. Most of these sites are suited for tents only, or little teardrop campers. Oak Ridge is only open as an“overflow” campground, so only bet on it being open during summer. There is also a group campground for scout troupes and other groups. When we camped here, there was a rowdy group of car campers that came to have a bonfire and drink all night two sites down from us. They would loud and obnoxious. I do not know if this type of thing is common occurrence at this property, or if we“lucked out” that night. The rest of the folks camping there were quiet. There were no hordes of flashlight children running amuck through the campground like you get at the state parks. There is a playground and fire tower right next to the Mason Ridge campground, but both were closed due to coronavirus. There are many trails in MMSF. Good hiking. 

    Pros: sinks, feeling of seclusion, quiet(other than the one group), usually availability unless you arrive really late, long hiking trails

    Cons: limited office hours for firewood purchase, obnoxious car campers

    In summary, this campground is for those who like to“rough it” a little bit.

  • Bodean D.
    Sep. 29, 2025

    Kamp Modoc

    What would you expect from Camping?

    Do you have kids? They have it covered, from playground, to lake with inflatables, train rides, Holiday fun.

    Adults? I see Cornhole every weekend, Campfires, Holiday Events, Golf Cart Parades, DJ's or Live Bands on the weekend, Friendly Seasonal Folks always up for a good time.

    Ameneties? Bath Houses, Laundry, General Store, Small Grill and Pizza Oven. (Pizza is not half bad either).

    Amish make their presence felt on a few weekends throughout the season, from fresh Bakery Goods to a Healthy Sized Sausage Egg Biscuit. (You won't be disappointed)

    Food Trucks on a few weekends throughout the season.

  • G
    Oct. 26, 2021

    White River Campground

    October stays

    We have always enjoy staying at this campground. Staff is always welcoming and ready to assist. We look forward to returning next season.


Guide to Shelbyville

Glamping options near Shelbyville, Indiana extend beyond the popular riverside accommodations. The area sits at approximately 800 feet above sea level in central Indiana, with mixed hardwood forests and farmland creating distinct seasonal camping experiences. Summer temperatures average 75-85°F while spring and fall can fluctuate widely, requiring campers to prepare for rapid weather changes.

What to do

Kayaking and floating: River activities near Shelbyville extend beyond the quarry lake. At White River Campground, the river provides easy access for water recreation. "White river campground is not a huge place, but it is always clean and very friendly staff. It's a great place to just go and relax and enjoy nature," reports Anthony C. The campground features a boat launch directly on the river.

Hiking trails: Explore miles of woodland paths in the area. According to a visitor at Whitewater Memorial State Park Campground, "Beautiful park, with lots of hiking trails although it is sad to see the amount of litter all along the trails we hiked (7 miles worth)." The park connects to both Brookville and Whitewater lakes for extended adventures.

Family water play: Beyond riverside glamping, seasonal water activities include splash pads. At Indianapolis KOA, "The splash pad/water park was fun, but was not a pool. It only goes to 3 feet so if you want to swim this is not for you. The water was cold but my kiddos finally got in and had fun on the slides," notes Megan T. Many water facilities operate from late May through early September, weather permitting.

What campers like

Spacious sites with privacy: While some glamping accommodations emphasize luxury, other campgrounds focus on space. "The sites are spacious, the water, sewer, and electric are good. All sites are paved, grounds are great to walk, campground people are nice," shares Kristen S. about White River Campground. Most sites include fire rings and picnic tables regardless of accommodation type.

Clean facilities: Facility quality varies across campgrounds. A standout for cleanliness is Brown County-Nashville KOA, where one reviewer noted, "Well kept campground. Cleanest campground bathrooms I have ever seen. Friendly staff." This location offers both standard camping and upscale accommodations about 60 miles from Shelbyville.

Fishing opportunities: Several locations provide fishing access without requiring waterfront glamping sites. As Kimberly A. describes Thousand Trails Indian Lakes: "We love going camping here. We go at least 3 times a summer because of how peaceful it is." The property features multiple fishing ponds beyond its main lake.

What you should know

Reservation timing: During peak summer months, glamping accommodations fill quickly. "We called for reservations less than two weeks in advance, and they only had one site left," reports one reviewer at Brown County-Nashville KOA. For luxury stays, particularly those with water access, reservations 3-6 months in advance are recommended during June-August.

Noise considerations: Some campgrounds experience periodic noise issues. At Camp Atterbury Campground, a guest mentions: "If you don't mind fireing guns 24/7 it's a great little place." The military installation nearby conducts periodic training exercises, which may affect those seeking a silent retreat.

Site selection importance: Campgrounds often have varying quality across different sections. Douglas T. from Hidden Paradise Campground advises: "There were several roads leading in different directions and it was hard to tell which one was the 'main' road had there been directionals showing which road went to which sites would have been helpful." Requesting maps before arrival can help identify preferred locations.

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: Many campgrounds near Shelbyville offer child-friendly facilities beyond water features. At Cornerstone Campground, "Beautiful campground. Great for all kinds of camping from primitive to full hook up. Tons of stuff for kids to do," according to Trevor N. Most playgrounds are centrally located near shower houses or camp stores.

Off-site adventures: When planning luxury camping trips, consider nearby attractions. Tom O. notes about Indianapolis KOA: "Used this campground as a home base to visit downtown Indy. 20 minutes to downtown attractions." Most glamping locations are within 30-45 minutes of additional family activities.

Weather planning: Indiana's climate can change quickly, affecting outdoor activities. "We had four 90-degree days so the big plus was the pool. Although dated it was large, clean and refreshing," shares one KOA visitor. Most swimming facilities and water attractions operate from Memorial Day through Labor Day, with limited hours in May and September.

Tips from RVers

Leveling requirements: RV sites at area campgrounds vary in preparation quality. At Indianapolis KOA, "Pads are gravel and we did need to use several leveling blocks on our site, which made for a doosey of a bottom step into and out of our trailer." Bringing additional leveling equipment is advised even at premium glamping sites.

Off-season availability: For those seeking luxury accommodations with fewer crowds, consider non-summer visits. According to Emerson F. at Thousand Trails Indian Lakes, "Because it's off season, there isn't a lot going on, but I'm ok with that. I also appreciated the dog park that was well maintained to give my pup some freedom to roam off leash." Many glamping facilities offer reduced rates from April-May and September-October.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular glamping campsite near Shelbyville, IN?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Shelbyville, IN is Hidden Paradise Campground with a 4.4-star rating from 16 reviews.

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