Camping options near Tippecanoe, Indiana include 47 full-hookup sites at Hoffman Lake Campground situated on mostly grassy surfaces. RV campgrounds in Tippecanoe County range from small family-operated properties to larger resorts with extensive recreational facilities. Several parks offer seasonal camping from April through October with few winter accommodations available in the region.
What to do
Fishing and water recreation: Thousand Trails Bear Cave provides access to the St. Joseph River with a boat ramp and dock for fishing. "There is a boat launch and a few docks that can be used. The campground is on the banks of the St. Joseph River in southwest Michigan," notes Jerry S.
Miniature golf: Elkhart RV Resort by Rjourney offers a small miniature golf course among other amenities. One visitor mentioned, "Campground has lots of activities: pool, miniature golf, volley ball, fishing pond, big chess set, bike rental, mining area, playground, and rec. hall."
Biking trails: Shipshewana Trading Place RV Park provides easy access to local biking trails. A camper noted, "This campground was very convenient to the town of Shipshewanna, Amish Country and the Pumpkinvine Bike Trail. We enjoyed our stay, two days of riding on the Pumpkinvine Bike Trail."
Amish country exploration: Proximity to Amish communities offers unique cultural experiences. "About 10 minutes drive to Shipshewana with very kind Amish community folks," shares a visitor to Elkhart RV Resort by Rjourney.
What campers like
Clean facilities: Maple Ridge Campground receives consistent praise for cleanliness. One reviewer stated, "The shower and bathroom was the best I ever saw at a campground," while another noted, "The bath house is newly remodeled and very clean."
Family activities: Campgrounds in the area organize regular events for children. A visitor to Maple Ridge Campground shared, "Owner operator campground where the family knows how to cater to the kids. Multiple activities on Saturday included tractor ride, kids bingo, and elephant ears."
Waterfront sites: Hoffman Lake Campground offers lakefront camping with scenic views. "We had an awesome view right on the lake," commented one camper, while another mentioned, "Beautiful lake. Very quiet. Shady."
Concrete pads: Some campgrounds feature concrete pads for more stable setups. A Hoffman Lake visitor noted, "We stayed at C-2 and it was a full hookup with a level clean dry concrete pad."
What you should know
Seasonal operations: Most campgrounds in the area operate from April through October with limited winter options. Thousand Trails Bear Cave's season runs "May 1 to October 31," while Shipshewana Trading Place RV Park operates from "Apr 1 to Oct 30."
Site spacing varies: Some campgrounds offer more space between sites than others. At Twin Mills Camping Resort, a camper observed, "Huge campground, we stopped for one night a week prior to their closing for the season. Sites deep not very wide."
Campground changes: Some properties have changed management or ownership over time. A Twin Mills camper noted, "This campground was Awesome years ago and has since gone 'Corporate'. Certain areas are still nice and others look like a homeless shanty town."
Train noise: Railroad proximity affects some campgrounds. At Elkhart RV Resort, a visitor reported, "There is an active railroad nearby this campground. 4 Trains woke us up during the night."
Tips for camping with families
Look for recreation packages: Rvino - Lost Acres, LLC offers numerous family-friendly amenities. "This is a beautiful family orientation campground. There is something for everyone. Playgrounds, new pool, kids activities, corn hole tournaments, fishing pond," notes one camper.
Check for heated pools: Pool temperatures vary between campgrounds. A camper at Twin Mills noted, "Pool is not heated, this heart has been 'broken' for 10 years," while others reported comfortable swimming experiences at other parks.
Consider weekend activities: Many campgrounds offer organized events. A Twin Mills visitor shared, "We have camp at twin Mills a couple of times and one of those being over memorial day weekend 2019. They had lots of various activities going on."
Bring bikes: Several campgrounds are bike-friendly with trails and paved roads. A visitor to Twin Mills suggested, "Bring your bikes," while another noted the campgrounds' layout is suitable for cycling.
Tips from RVers
Cell service considerations: Internet connectivity varies significantly by location and provider. At Twin Mills, a camper reported, "Cellular: T-Mobile had good signal strength and bandwidth, AT&T was not as good but still doable." Some parks offer paid WiFi as an alternative.
Extended checkout times: Some campgrounds offer later checkout than the industry standard. A camper noted, "The 1:00 check out is nice" at Elkhart RV Resort by Rjourney.
Early arrival fees: Some parks charge for early check-in. At Shipshewana Trading Place RV Park, a visitor mentioned, "No complaints other than a $15 (plus tax) charge for 45 minutes early check-in."
Site selection importance: RVers recommend researching specific site characteristics. At Bear Cave RV Campground, a camper observed, "The only sewer hook-ups are all taken by seasonal campers," indicating the need to book well in advance for premium sites.
