Best Cabin Camping near Star City, IN
Tippecanoe River State Park Campground and Rising Sun Campground provide cabin accommodations within 10 miles of Star City. Cabins at Tippecanoe River feature electricity, small tables, and bunk beds with some units including a small loft area for additional sleeping space. Most cabins contain basic furnishings with minimal kitchen facilities, typically limited to outdoor fire pits with grill grates. Bathroom facilities vary by location, with some cabins requiring guests to use nearby shower houses or pit toilets. According to one visitor, "The cabins are small but perfectly fine with two bunk beds, a small loft, and a small table inside. They have electricity so charging phones and devices is not a problem."
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Tippecanoe River State Park offers cabin camping year-round, while other facilities like Broken Aarow operate seasonally from April to October. Most cabins require advance reservations, particularly during summer months when availability becomes limited. Pet policies vary by campground, with many allowing pets in designated cabin areas. Cabin sizes range from small units suitable for couples to larger accommodations that sleep up to six people. A camper wrote, "We originally planned to camp in our van but with below-freezing temperatures and a forecasted snowstorm, we decided to take refuge in the log cabin. To call this a log cabin is a disservice; it is a two-story cozy home that can sleep up to six people."
Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Basic cooking equipment is rarely provided, so guests should pack cookware, utensils, and food supplies. Campground stores at locations like Rising Sun Campground sell firewood, ice, and limited groceries. For more extensive shopping, the town of Winamac is approximately 10 miles from Tippecanoe River State Park and offers grocery stores and restaurants. Cabin guests should also consider bringing insect repellent, particularly during summer months when mosquitoes are prevalent. A review mentioned that despite park rangers spraying mosquito repellent from trucks, visitors should "definitely bring an extra can of bug spray" when staying in the area.