Best Camping near Wabash, IN

Wabash is the perfect place for adventurous campers and RVers. Wabash is an adventure-filled destination for those who love the outdoorsy camper lifestyle. But it's also great for those who prefer to spend time near the city, exploring and sightseeing. Discover great camping spots near Wabash, reviewed by campers like you.

Best Camping Sites Near Wabash, IN (80)

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352 Reviews of 80 Wabash Campgrounds


  • Brian O.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Chain O' Lakes State Park Campground
    Nov. 5, 2024

    Chain O' Lakes State Park Campground

    small campground away from it all

    Little four site camping area on the shore of Rivir Lake (not a typo). It can be accessed either by parking and walking in on the wide, well tended trail (#4 on maps) or by boating. The nearest boat launch is Miller lake, a mile west. Sites 3 & 4 are right on the lake with the best access, Sites 1& 2 are across the trail which is along a raised berm with a bridge over the passage to Mud Lake. I'd give this a higher review, but most people wouldn't appreciate the primitiveness of the sites. It's distance from most amenities could be a turn off, but also could be perfect for others

  • Erin A.
    Camper-submitted photo from Tippecanoe River Run
    Nov. 3, 2024

    Tippecanoe River Run

    DO NOT CAMP HERE

    Horrible owners, non functioning electric and sewer. Please see my detailed Google review for more information.

  • Christie S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Johnny Appleseed Campground
    Oct. 27, 2024

    Johnny Appleseed Campground

    Suppppppper Bathroom s

    They have the best bathrooms that I have ever seen in the campgrounds.You can even look out at the skylight at the sky.Why you take a shower and while you go to the bathroom is well.It's a beautiful bathroom very well kept.Thank you so much to the campgrounds....

  • Brian O.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Chain O' Lakes State Park Campground
    Oct. 17, 2024

    Chain O' Lakes State Park Campground

    Idyllic small location, deserves higher review

    Little four site camping area on the shore of Rivir Lake (not a typo). It can be accessed either by parking and walking in on the wide, well tended trail (#4 on maps) of by boating. The nearest boat launch is Miller lake, a mile west. Sites 3 & 4 are right on the lake with the best access, Sites 1 & 2 are across the trail which is along a raised berm with a bridge over the passage to Mud Lake.
    I'd give this a higher review, but most people wouldn't appreciate the primitiveness of the sites. It's distance from most amenities could be a turn off, but also could be perfect for others

  • Brian O.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Chain O' Lakes State Park Campground
    Oct. 17, 2024

    Chain O' Lakes State Park Campground

    Can be crowded, but a good park overall

    We were a bit surprised that despite having a paid reservation , we still had to pay a $20 Day usage fee to enter the park, but no matter. This is a sprawling and sometimes confusing campground to find your way in. But the sites are generally shady if a bit close together. There are five facilities with showers and running water and six pit toilets. drinking water is accessible throughout the park.
    The majority of sites have six person tables, though some, especially in the new 385-416 loop have little four person tables. These are also the least shaded.
    Campground and facilities are clean and well maintained.
    The General Store is one of the most impressively well stocked I have ever seen. Equipment, toys, tools, food souvenirs, you name it. Good dry firewood is $6.50 a bundle in the store, $7 on the honor system after hours. It burns fast, so you might want to buy more than you think. The store is open until 9:00 Friday & Saturday, but only 2;PM on Sunday and never on Monday. Keep that in mind if you're doing a 3-day weekend as we did. When checking out, look up to see the beautiful wooden canoe with wildlife inlaid wood.
    Fire pits are mostly round iron with non-adjustable swing-away grills. Booking is through Indiana DNR/ Reserve America so you can see photos of the site you pick.
    This was our second experience with an Indiana state park, and like our first (Pokagon, in the winter) we were impressed with the clear marking of the hiking trails (and canoe trail for that matter) there was a map and guidepost at every junction.
    There's a beach, concession stand and boat rentals on Sand lake, the Park's largest. Lastly, there's a fish cleaning shed with running water outside the campground entrance that anyone in the park can use, something I wish more parks would provide.

  • Kris
    Camper-submitted photo from Blue Lake Campground
    Oct. 13, 2024

    Blue Lake Campground

    Great place

    Blue Lake Resort is a hidden gem for campers! The serene atmosphere and beautiful lake views make it a perfect getaway. The amenities are well-maintained, and the staff is friendly and accommodating. I particularly enjoyed the fishing opportunities and the peaceful nature trails nearby. I actually recently wrote an essay about the natural beauty of Indiana for my geography class, and it was really great to have the helpfull resource https://stateofwriting.com/uk/geography-writing-service. They have some great guides and tips for geography essays. 

    Definitely a place I’d recommend for families and nature lovers!

  • 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 !

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from White River Campground
    Sep. 8, 2024

    White River Campground

    Great spot for camping

    We are here for just one night as we are headed back to Georgia. I used the Dyrt search and in this area I looked at this place and boy am I glad I did. I wish it were closer to home. We are next to the river and we are loving it. Beautiful sites and family friendly. Staff are great too.

  • Jasmine M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Mar-Brook Camp Ground
    Aug. 20, 2024

    Mar-Brook Camp Ground

    I have camped here on and off when I was a kid!

    Since my experience here growing up and having family get-a-ways, it’s always been my dream to live here!!

  • FThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Salamonie River State Forest
    Aug. 17, 2024

    Salamonie River State Forest

    Primitive sites

    Small campground. 13$. No reservations, but sites seem readily available, even on weekends in the summer. Spacious sites. Fairly wooded. Firewood only available Mon - Friday 8-3.

  • 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 Campground
    Jul. 22, 2024

    Tippecanoe River State Park Campground

    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.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Chain O' Lakes State Park Campground
    May. 28, 2024

    Chain O' Lakes State Park Campground

    Nice but older

    Our site was 21 inches unloved from front to back and 7 inches down on the passenger side! With poison oak all over the back of our site so bring a lot of leveling block and no kids! Other that that it was a decent park with lots of activities but a very hard campsite to navigate and a busy weekend forget about dumping lol your gonna be there a while. Also no Verizon signal but our friend had T-Mobile and he was ok signal.



Guide to Wabash

Camping near Wabash, Indiana, offers a variety of experiences for outdoor enthusiasts. From serene lakes to bustling campgrounds, there's something for everyone looking to escape into nature.

What to do

  • Kayaking and Canoeing: Enjoy the beautiful lakes at Chain O' Lakes State Park Campground. One visitor shared, "Kayaking the 13 lakes can easily last from morning to sundown."
  • Hiking: Explore the trails at Potato Creek State Park Campground. A camper noted, "Great playground on the east side of the first loop. Kids seem to play there for hours and enjoy riding bikes around the loops."
  • Fishing: Cast a line at Tippecanoe River State Park Campground. One reviewer mentioned, "Fishing, kayaking on the lake," highlighting the park's fishing opportunities.

What campers like

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness at Mounds State Park Campground. A visitor remarked, "Bathrooms are very clean, park is beautiful, trails are awesome!"
  • Spacious Sites: Many enjoy the large, private sites at Potato Creek State Park Campground. One camper said, "The sites are large and private."
  • Friendly Staff: Campers often mention the helpful staff at Johnny Appleseed Campground. A guest noted, "Nice place and very friendly camp hosts."

What you should know

  • Mosquitoes: Be prepared for mosquitoes, especially at Tippecanoe River State Park Campground. One camper warned, "The mosquitoes are absolutely terrible due to the campground's proximity to the river."
  • Crowded Weekends: Expect busy weekends at popular spots like Chain O' Lakes State Park Campground. A reviewer mentioned, "A very hard campsite to navigate and a busy weekend forget about dumping lol you're gonna be there a while."
  • Limited Cell Service: Many campgrounds, including Potato Creek State Park Campground, have poor cell service. One visitor noted, "Verizon signal essentially nonexistent."

Tips for camping with families

  • Playgrounds: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds, like Potato Creek State Park Campground. A camper mentioned, "Great playground on the east side of the first loop."
  • Family-Friendly Activities: Choose parks with various activities, such as Prophetstown State Park Campground. One visitor said, "Multiple playgrounds for the kids, great hiking/biking trails."
  • Quiet Areas: Seek out quieter sites for a peaceful experience. A camper at Johnny Appleseed Campground noted, "It was nice and quiet even though it’s in the middle of town."

Tips from RVers

  • Full Hookups: Look for campgrounds with full hookups, like Prophetstown State Park Campground. A reviewer stated, "One of only a handful of state parks which offer full hookups."
  • Level Sites: Ensure your site is level for a comfortable stay. A visitor at Indiana Beach Campground mentioned, "Campsite level and clearly marked."
  • Dump Stations: Check for easy access to dump stations, as noted by a camper at Potato Creek State Park Campground, who praised the "fresh water fill and dump stations were the best we’ve seen anywhere."

Camping near Wabash, Indiana, has its perks and quirks. With a little planning, you can enjoy a fantastic outdoor experience!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What camping is available near Wabash, IN?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Wabash, IN offers a wide range of camping options, with 80 campgrounds and RV parks near Wabash, IN and 1 free dispersed camping spot.

  • Which is the most popular campground near Wabash, IN?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Wabash, IN is Mississinewa Lake - Miami Recreation Area with a 4.2-star rating from 18 reviews.

  • Where can I find free dispersed camping near Wabash, IN?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there is 1 free dispersed camping spot near Wabash, IN.

  • What parks are near Wabash, IN?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 8 parks near Wabash, IN that allow camping, notably Indiana Dunes National Park and Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore.