Glamping in Wolcott, Indiana takes advantage of the flat Midwestern terrain and proximity to the Tippecanoe River watershed. The area sits at approximately 700 feet above sea level with a continental climate featuring humid summers and cold winters. Most glamping facilities operate seasonally between April and October when temperatures average 70-85°F during summer days and 50-65°F during nights.
What to do
**Fishing opportunities: Access to multiple waterways allows for varied fishing experiences at Caboose Lake Campground. The campground surrounds a clean lake stocked with fish. "This place is different close to interstate so noise, they have tons of activities for the kids it's very clean. Almost every spot has a waters edge," notes one camper.
**Scuba diving: Explore underwater at France Park. The former limestone quarry offers certified divers a unique inland diving opportunity. "I scuba dive and this has been a place i grew up diving. u used to be able to dive anytime but now you can only dive when the dive store is open," explains one long-time visitor.
**Hiking trail exploration: Several parks offer maintained trail systems with varying difficulty levels. One visitor to France Park shared, "I took a 5 mile hike and she spent the day on the beach and swimming in the crystal clear lake. There are sooooo many trails and they are very well maintained."
What campers like
**Privacy options: Some campgrounds offer secluded sites. At Big Fish-N-Camp Ground, "We scored the most private area for sure. It was tucked all the way at the back of the second pond and surrounded by trees and a cornfield."
**Convenient location: Many glamping locations near Wolcott provide easy highway access. "Just off the interstate! Great for a stopover! We needed to extend by a day and the office was very helpful! Had pizza delivered! Good Cell, satellite and myfi reception," reports a Caboose Lake camper.
**Swimming amenities: Both natural and constructed swimming areas are available. One visitor to Big Fish-N-Camp Ground noted, "Surprised to see they had a pool too and the water to fish from was much larger than it appeared from the road hit wraps around so you can't get it all in one picture."
What you should know
**Seasonal considerations: Weather impacts the camping experience significantly. A Tippecanoe River State Park visitor advises, "The mosquitos get bad in the summer, so come prepared. We camped the end of May & they were just getting going. Spring & late fall would be a good time to visit."
**Site selection matters: Research your specific site before booking. "Handicap accessible sites are 109/110/111/112. There are 2 pit toilets in the campground, though I don't know why. The modern bathrooms are right across the road. Stay away from sites 73/75 & 105/106."
**Proximity to highways: Some glamping locations near Wolcott experience road noise. One camper noted about France Park, "Highway is louder than you'd think. No good night rest had." Similar comments appear for other area campgrounds.
Tips for camping with families
**Water features for children: Many glamping sites include water activities. "We love Caboose! If you have kids or teens this is your spot. Super clean water and beach area with inflatables- so fun! They do require wristbands which cost 10$ a day but that includes bumper boats and unlimited paddle boat rentals."
**Playground accessibility: Consider proximity to playground equipment. At Indiana Beach Campground, "Pulled in as the sun was coming down after a looong day of driving. Our site was right next to the playground and my kids had a blast swinging, climbing, and jumping while we set up camp."
**Educational opportunities: Some parks offer environmental programs. A Tippecanoe River visitor mentioned, "Did participate in a star gazing event being held that weekend and it is still something my husband and I talk about regularly."
Tips from RVers
**Pad conditions: Surface materials affect leveling and stabilization. One RVer noted about France Park, "The campground is nice but lately it has a lot to be desired. The grass is usually long and not mowed and the sites are gravel and they used the huge gravel so it is hard to used stabilizers and also level your unit."
**Electrical options: Check amperage compatibility before booking. At Willow Slough Fish & Wildlife Area, "Nice place, some sites are not level so you have to pay attention. It's $12 a nite and it's all primitive so you can have a generator."
**Dump station quality: Not all facilities are equally maintained. An Indiana Beach Campground visitor reported, "We stayed in a pull through site with full hook up and it was mostly quiet. Quiet time is supposed to be after 11. The first night some people across from us were loud until after 1am."
