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Best Glamping near Silver Lake, IN

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Lost Bridge West State Recreation Area and France Park provide popular glamping accommodations near Silver Lake. Both locations feature climate-controlled options with electric hookups and comfortable amenities for those seeking an elevated outdoor experience. Many sites include picnic tables, fire rings, and access to sanitary facilities while maintaining proximity to natural attractions. One reviewer noted, "This is one of the best parks we have been to in Indiana. Friendly people to answer questions, plenty to do, and affordable." The accommodations at these glamping destinations balance rustic charm with essential comforts, offering an eco-friendly alternative to traditional camping while providing more amenities than basic tent sites.

Water-based activities dominate the recreational offerings at these glamping resorts. Salamonie Lake at Lost Bridge West provides swimming, boating, and fishing opportunities with some sites offering direct lake views. According to a camper, "The beach was clean and fun. Not very busy when we were there, which was nice." Multiple hiking trails, including the popular Three Falls Trail, wind through the surrounding woods. Most glamping sites are available from April through October, though some locations like Lost Bridge West operate year-round. Reservations are recommended, especially for premium waterfront accommodations which tend to book quickly during summer months. The proximity to multiple lakes in the region makes these glamping destinations particularly appealing for water enthusiasts.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Silver Lake, Indiana (23)

    1. Lost Bridge West State Recreation Area Campgrounds — Salamonie Lake

    11 Reviews
    Andrews, IN
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (260) 468-2125

    $12 - $32 / night

    "They have a awesome Mariana ppl are friendly clean showers bathrooms access to lake"

    "It would have been nice if there were pet station placed around the campground to make it easy for dog walkers to rid themselves of their full poop bags and to provide folks a place to get poop bags if"

    2. Pic-A-Spot Campground

    1 Review
    Pierceton, IN
    17 miles
    +1 (574) 594-2635

    "Plenty of lakefront camping spots on the barbie chain of lakes. Several (deep, clean) lakes hooked together by channels. Also hook into that big bass or musky!!"

    3. Potato Creek State Park Campground

    48 Reviews
    North Liberty, IN
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (574) 656-8186

    $20 - $100 / night

    "Bathrooms are cleanish…but they start getting a little wild as the weekend wears on. Perpetual mud and slop from the showers, but functional."

    "Our site was purposely located close to a bathhouse, but was not too close to have any bothersome noises. The bathhouse was a bit dated, but pretty clean."

    4. Tippecanoe River State Park Campground

    30 Reviews
    Winamac, IN
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (574) 946-3213

    $12 - $55 / night

    "We were on campsite 13 in the electric campground. The site was clean and well maintained. There was a picnic table, fire pit, and a very level pad."

    "Each site had morning shade only, and the shade from the forest to the east of the sites closed in around 5 p.m. This campsite allows up to 2 tents per site, but it was nice to spread out a bit."

    5. Kil-So-Quah - J. Edward Roush Lake

    11 Reviews
    Huntington, IN
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (260) 468-2165

    "Kil-so-qauh, used to be a little hidden gem right outside of town but has turned into quite a popular place, but for good reason."

    "Electric and primitive sites available. Good bird watching spot. Lots of eagles. Nice place, there is gunfire noise from the range across the lake. Not bad though"

    6. Pla-Mor Campground

    5 Reviews
    Bremen, IN
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (574) 546-3665

    $42 - $53 / night

    "they have an in ground swimming pool, mini golf, a driving range, laundry, an arcade and ice cream. It’s a clean and well kept for campground. Would for sure stay here again."

    "Friendly staff. We had used it as a location for our sons golf event in Plymouth. Easy to get to from 31 North. "

    7. France Park

    14 Reviews
    Logansport, IN
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (574) 753-2928

    $18 - $45 / night

    "Tent camping, hiking, fishing, clean showers, friendly employees and a fair amountof secluded primitivesites.. We go here and camp on site UB 1 or 2 at least 5 weekends out of the year."

    "We had no idea it was so close to us too. We packed up the dogs and headed to France Park for a full day of exploring, followed by staying at a primitive campsite."

    8. Johnny Appleseed Campground

    15 Reviews
    Fort Wayne, IN
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (260) 427-6720

    "For $24, we got a day of drive in spot with electrical + water hook-ups and wifi. The campground is well-maintained and very clean."

    "Easy access to downtown, the Coliseum, IPFW, and shopping. The River Greenway path cuts right through the park, and there is also a boat launch for the river."

    9. Maple Ridge Campground

    8 Reviews
    North Liberty, IN
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (574) 784-8532

    "great owners and almost all full hookup sites. newly remodled bathhouse with laundry and also a heated pool. highly recommend this campground"

    "Playground, pool, activities for the family, updated bathhouse!!"

    10. Chain O'lakes State Park Dispersed Campsite

    3 Reviews
    Albion, IN
    32 miles

    "(Tent sites) For more, you can get electric hookup sites galore that all include a fire ring picnic table and a pretty leveled out spot."

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206 Reviews of 23 Silver Lake Campgrounds

  • J
    Jun. 9, 2018

    Johnny Appleseed Campground

    Looked like a ghost town

    This small, well-kept Campground is a Fort Wayne city park surrounded by industrial & commercial businesses. The Park is clean with the most modern, clean shower/bath house I’ve seen. Unfortunately, the restroom is located across the street from the campground. The sites were occupied by large RVs but we only saw 2 people sitting outside - no campfires, no cooking, no campers. This was just an over night stopover for us so we didn’t care. I suppose this Campground is used by seasonal workers who just sleep & eat dinner there at the end of their workday. The Campground is never dark with streetlights and and the ambient light from surrounding businesses. I’m sure this campground serves a purpose, just not my purpose.This is definitely NOT a destination.

  • Kelly F.
    Jun. 29, 2019

    Elkhart RV Resort by Rjourney

    Air conditioning in the bathrooms

    Very nice campground with level sites and air conditioned bathrooms! That is amazing in the summer. They have trails that are a nice walk for the dogs and a pond to catch and release fish.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 14, 2025

    Shipshewana North Park Campground

    Nice campground in a convenient location

    We were passing through and decided to stop for frozen custard at the stand right next to the campground. The first review for this place did not seem very inviting but a more recent one was a little more positive. After checking it out, I thought it could use a little reinforcement of the positives! I’m not sure if there have been new owners since the first review but I received a very friendly greeting, and the office is open from 9 am– 8 pm and clearly marked as the place to check-in. 

    There are many options here: back-in or pull-thru tent sites, w/e sites, full hook-up sites, camper cabins, and fully equipped cabins. The campsites range from $32-$46 per night and the cabins range from $69-$144 per night. Sites 47-52 are close to the road so you will hear road noise, but Sites 11-35 are farther from the road and are more shaded. The layout is RV park style but there is reasonable separation between the sites. 

    The restrooms have a code for entry, and I did not see the inside of these.

    Amenities include:

    - a community fire pit

    -  game room with television

    - guest laundry 

    - dump station

    - gift shop

    - pet friendly options

     -WiFi

    - There is, of course, an ice cream/frozen custard stand that I dare you to resist. 

    While we would not consider it a destination, we would definitely consider camping here en route – the price is reasonable, and the staff is friendly and welcoming.

  • K
    Aug. 4, 2018

    Elkhart RV Resort by Rjourney

    Very pleasant

    Hope, the owner, is always so friendly & helpful. The restrooms/showers are nice and clean. You can get an entire 4 wheeler dump load of wood for $20. It’s nice dry wood. When we’ve camped in the past during April & October, we got free firewood those months. There’s a nice little camp store. We were given a nice welcome packet at check-in with visitor guides for the area. They recycle also. Pool and small miniature golf course. We really enjoy camping here. We’ve camped on several different sites here. We’ve stayed on the deluxe patio sites a couple of times when they were available. They have patio table & chairs on extra wide concrete pad, gas grill, fire pit & seating area in back.

  • J
    Jul. 26, 2021

    Potato Creek State Park Campground

    Big, clean and plenty to do

    The park itself is rather large, and the camping area is pretty expansive as well. Bathrooms are cleanish…but they start getting a little wild as the weekend wears on. Perpetual mud and slop from the showers, but functional. The sites are roomy enough but they are a little close together. Some sites are shaded, some are open…hard to tell when booking. Not many trees to set up a hammock on site. General store was well stocked and the staff across the board were very helpful.

  • E
    Jul. 24, 2023

    Potato Creek State Park Campground

    1st time, will definitely be back.

    Our first time here with our pop-up. It's a beautiful park. So much nature to explore, so we'll have to come back again. Note that my four star rating is based on five stars being perfection, so I would still definitely recommend it.

    Our site was purposely located close to a bathhouse, but was not too close to have any bothersome noises. The bathhouse was a bit dated, but pretty clean. Individual stall showers with inner and outer curtains. Curtains could have been a bit longer, because the inner one allowed lots of spray into the outer "dry" part of the stall.

    Great playground on the east side of the first loop. Kids seem to play there for hours and enjoy riding bikes around the loops. Very well manicured grounds, including paths from the sites to the bathhouse.

    Nice little store that had a little bit of everything attendants were friendly. Firewood available. Cheaper outside the park, but don't mind supporting the park. Was open till 9PM even on Sunday.

    Beach was small, but seems adequate for the number of people there. Could use a little sand cleaning, but not bad. Swimming area roped off to keep boats out. Bathrooms have showers.

    Already planning our next visit!

  • A
    Jul. 20, 2021

    Tippecanoe River State Park Campground

    Nice place to get closer to nature—be ready for plenty of mosquitoes.

    Friendly staff, very beautiful drive underneath the canopy to the campsites, variety of sites to choose from. Our site (64) was both pretty spacious and right on the tree line, had a fire pit, grill and electric. Size of sites seemed to differ as well as sizes of the grills. Some sites were also more secluded than others. Overall was a nice place to visit, just beware of how many mosquitoes there are. Obviously we’re in nature and a wooded area so bugs are normal, however we were shocked to see how many mosquitoes were swarming our vehicle before we even stepped out. Lots and lots of bug spray being reapplied seemed to do the trick for me, but my boyfriend still got bit excessively. Definitely bring an extra can of bug spray if you’re staying here! That was the biggest drawback for us but park rangers also came around several times throughout our stay spraying mosquito repellent out of trucks to keep them at bay so that definitely helped. I also read that Tippecanoe river is known to have local river otters, however after getting there it was clear that this was more rare to sight otters here and that there weren’t very many (easily accessible) places to view the river. There was a boat launch/otter picnic area, but all the other access points to the river seemed to be through hiking trails, same as the fire tower and we just weren’t up for it with all of the mosquitoes unfortunately. That being said, we were visiting in a pretty humid time, the bugs could’ve just been really bad while we were there, hopefully others reading will have better luck! If bugs aren’t a bother for you, this is definitely a good campground to connect with nature, many different trails and lots of birds to watch.

  • Adam M.
    Jun. 13, 2021

    Pic-A-Spot Campground

    Former pick a spot now it's jt's lakeside campground I think

    We have a blast!!!!! Bring your boat or watercraft! Plenty of lakefront camping spots on the barbie chain of lakes. Several (deep, clean) lakes hooked together by channels. Also hook into that big bass or musky!! It's crowded, pretty quiet usually, no showers or running water bathroom facilities. But the view...

  • M
    Jul. 23, 2021

    Wildwood Outdoor Escape

    Surprisingly pleasant!

    This was our second stay here…campground is surrounded by corn fields but park itself is quite picturesque with mature trees, a lake, and very well-manicured grounds. Many sites have long-term occupants but overnighters just as welcome. Main bathrooms are up front and clean and modern while rustic but quite nice enough toilets located at back end. A small pool, mini-golf and recreation center also on site. Owners are nice people who go extra mile to provide a friendly, family atmosphere for residents.

Guide to Silver Lake

Camping options near Silver Lake, Indiana range from basic tent sites to full-hookup RV spaces with mature shade trees. Located in the northeastern part of the state at approximately 950 feet elevation, this region experiences typical Midwest seasonal variations with humid summers and cold winters. The area's numerous interconnected lakes create opportunities for water-based recreation alongside woodland camping experiences.

What to do

Hiking the Three Falls Trail: At Lost Bridge West State Recreation Area, a short trail provides surprising natural features. "This is one of my first trails I went on that started my love for hiking. It's so short and simple but we loved it. There was so much to see," writes Caitlin W. The trail connects to primitive sites for those seeking more seclusion.

Fishing at multiple lakes: The region offers several fishing opportunities in connected waterways. "Plenty of lakefront camping spots on the barbie chain of lakes. Several (deep, clean) lakes hooked together by channels. Also hook into that big bass or musky!" reports Adam M. about the lakeside camping options.

Climbing observation towers: Tippecanoe River State Park provides elevated viewpoints. "Fire tower climb was beautiful," notes Nicole B. These observation points allow campers to see across the forested landscape and provide perspective on the terrain.

What campers like

Lake views from select sites: At Potato Creek State Park Campground, the natural wetlands create scenic camping backdrops. "Stay away from sites 73/75 and 105/106. Right by the pits, with a sidewalk between them," advises Cynthia K. when discussing site selection at another park. Strategic site selection makes a significant difference in camping experience.

Clean bathroom facilities: Many campgrounds in the area maintain quality facilities. At Johnny Appleseed Campground, "Showers/restrooms are locked with a code and very clean. I didn't use the showers, but they look above average compared the the other dozen I've seen this summer," according to Derek N.

Family activities: Pla-Mor Campground offers structured entertainment options. "Lots of things to do with kids. Planned events, awesome putt putt, pool with splash area for littles. Multiple playgrounds, even a new one recently built," shares Abbie K. These organized activities supplement natural recreation.

What you should know

Seasonal considerations: Most campgrounds operate from April through October, though some remain open year-round. The optimal glamping season in Silver Lake aligns with standard camping periods. "Spring and late fall would be a good time to visit. We camped the end of May and they were just getting going," notes Sadye H. about mosquitoes at Kil-So-Quah - J. Edward Roush Lake.

Water level fluctuations: Lake levels can change substantially, affecting shoreline camping and water access. "A lot of the campsites were closed due to flooding but we managed to have a site that was untouched. During a walk, we stumbled down to the reservoir. The view was incredible and eye opening to my daughter who has never seen the effects of flooding," explains Shasta K.

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Which is the most popular glamping campsite near Silver Lake, IN?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Silver Lake, IN is Lost Bridge West State Recreation Area Campgrounds — Salamonie Lake with a 4.8-star rating from 11 reviews.

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