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Best Glamping near New Buffalo, MI

496 Reviews

Warren Dunes State Park Campground houses luxury yurts and glamping accommodations just minutes from Lake Michigan's shoreline. The campground features both modern safari tents and canvas structures with proper beds, electricity, and climate control systems for year-round comfort. Nearby, Shamrock Park offers upscale yurts with private decks overlooking the water, complete with fire pits and outdoor seating areas. Michigan City Campground provides premium glamping cabins with hotel-quality amenities including kitchenettes and en-suite bathrooms. Each glamping accommodation includes comfortable mattresses, quality linens, and furnishings that blend outdoor adventure with luxury comfort. A recent visitor mentioned, "The kids love the activities and the pool and my family who are not necessarily 'outdoorsy' love that they can sleep in an air conditioned cabin with cable!"

The safari tents and yurts sit within walking distance of Lake Michigan's beaches and dunes, allowing for easy access to swimming, fishing, and hiking. Many glamping sites feature on-site heated pools, game rooms, and organized activities for families. The surrounding area offers wineries, breweries, and farm-to-table restaurants within a short drive. Wildlife viewing opportunities abound with bird watching particularly popular during migration seasons. Trails connect directly from several glamping resorts to the expansive dune systems and beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park and Warren Dunes State Park. Most glamping accommodations remain open year-round with peak season running May through October. According to a camper, "The area is dotted with great little restaurants, wineries, and breweries. Tourist-y without being tacky." Advance reservations are strongly recommended, especially during summer weekends.

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Best Glamping Sites Near New Buffalo, Michigan (27)

    1. Dunewood Campground — Indiana Dunes National Park

    126 Reviews
    Beverly Shores, IN
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (219) 395-1882

    $25 / night

    "From Indiana Dunes State Park all the way up the coast to New Buffalo, the area is dotted with great little restaurants, wineries, and breweries. Tourist-y without being tacky."

    "Campsites had decent privacy and  even on a Friday night, quiet hours were respected.  "

    2. Warren Dunes State Park Campground

    67 Reviews
    Bridgman, MI
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (269) 426-4013

    "We were with a large group so had a site you could drive right up to. Electricity hookups, bathrooms and showers, picnic tables and fire pit, etc. Easy access to the dunes and the beach."

    "The bathroom seemed newer (South modern loop) with clean bathrooms (cleaned at least twice a day) and private shower stalls."

    3. Indiana Dunes State Park Campground

    47 Reviews
    Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, IN
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (219) 926-1952

    $30 / night

    "We pulled in around 4:30 in the evening. The sight was spacious with plenty of room in between sites. Since the weather was cooler , it was pretty sparse with other campers."

    "The state park is located within the boundaries of the Indiana Dunes National Park (formerly National Lakeshore), so don't get confused by this."

    4. Michigan City Campground

    22 Reviews
    Indiana Dunes National Park, IN
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (219) 872-7600

    "This is a beautifully kept campground just outside Michigan City, IN. It is gated so will need to call in once you arrive to enter."

    "Staying here started off as a last minute thing as we’re driving through and made no arrangements for overnight lodging. With our rooftop tent, staying here was no problem!"

    5. Potato Creek State Park Campground

    48 Reviews
    North Liberty, IN
    25 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."

    6. Thousand Trails Bear Cave

    16 Reviews
    Buchanan, MI
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "Lots of very friendly other campers, a heated pool, playground for the kids, nice size lots with fire pits, picnic tables, electric& water (including at tent sites)."

    "We had reservations and there were some concerns when we arrived if they had a site large enough to accommodate our rig. We ended up in the loop along the river which was shaded and level."

    7. Fuller's Resort and Campground

    8 Reviews
    Buchanan, MI
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (269) 695-3785

    "We had water and electric.  Unfortunately, the nearest restroom was a porta-potty, but it worked in a pinch.  There are showers, laundry, and better restroom facilities as short walk away."

    "Friendly staff and owners. The camp store is very cute and geared towards children with small candies and ice cream for them to purchase."

    8. Mini Mountain Campground

    7 Reviews
    New Carlisle, IN
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (574) 654-3307

    "Staff were very nice and friendly."

    "There are ample hiking trails and activities for all ages. The swimming pool is awesome and a great plus when camping with kids. The woods are very thick and filled with amazing trees."

    9. Shamrock Park

    11 Reviews
    Berrien Springs, MI
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (269) 473-5691

    $10 - $50 / night

    "You can buy firewood and ice on site. There’s WiFi, electricity, showers and bathrooms. The campground is right on the water-perfect for kayaking or fishing."

    "Level site, fire ring and pets welcome."

    10. Fullers Resort and Campground on Clear Lake

    2 Reviews
    Buchanan, MI
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (269) 695-3785

    "It's set on a beautiful man made lake. There is no big waves to worry about on clear lake. Kiddos can catch minnows in calf deep water at the beach. The campsites are beautiful."

    "Beautiful Beach access to Clear lake!! Mark and Kirstin are awesome owners, tons of activities for kids!! Has quickly became a every year tradition!"

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  • Gay G.
    Aug. 19, 2021

    Thousand Trails Bear Cave

    Great Campground

    This is a nice, family friendly campground. Lots of very friendly other campers, a heated pool, playground for the kids, nice size lots with fire pits, picnic tables, electric& water (including at tent sites). Pool has an ADA lift chair. 2 shower/bath houses, camp store, a real bear cave you can tour in (free), a creek that meanders through it. The resort sits on the St. Joseph river & this park has a boat ramp & dock for fishing. There is a gate that campers need a code to get into so it keeps out unwanted’s. Nice staff. Yolanda is a great manager. Security, a ‘honey wagon’. Laundry center. Quiet hours are 10p-8a. It’s near Buchanan Michigan and the RED BUD Motor Cross track. Very friendly people, always stopping and talking.

  • L
    Jun. 19, 2020

    Covert/South Haven KOA Holiday

    Our Favorite

    We camp here every year with our family since it is perfectly halfway between us, in Michigan, and my family in Chicago. The kids love the activities and the pool and my family who are not necessarily "outdoorsy" love that they can sleep in an air conditioned cabin with cable! This is an amazing campground!

  • Ken
    Sep. 8, 2020

    Shamrock Park

    Hidden Gem

    The ranger was awesome. You can buy firewood and ice on site. There’s WiFi, electricity, showers and bathrooms. The campground is right on the water-perfect for kayaking or fishing. There’s also all sorts of activities for kids-ping pong, basketball, cornhole and more. It’s also a quick walk to a grocery store and restaurants. There’s no grill on the fire pit, so plan accordingly.

  • Chris M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 26, 2020

    Indiana Dunes State Park Campground

    Clean & Spacious

    We pulled in around 4:30 in the evening. The sight was spacious with plenty of room in between sites. Since the weather was cooler , it was pretty sparse with other campers. We stayed 2 nights over the weekend. You are within walking distance to the beach within the park. The buildings have great architecture. The sight had 50 amp electric hook ups but no water or sewer connections, and we knew that going in. We had a back in sight #69. There was plenty of space on all sides. We have a 37’ motorhome and pulled a Jeep behind it. There was plenty of room to maneuver around. The sight also had a wood picnic table and fire ring for a wood fire pit. We will definitely be back! I wish I had taken more photos from the beach and beach pavilion.

  • Brannon M.
    Jun. 22, 2020

    Dunewood Campground — Indiana Dunes National Park

    The Great Midwestern Beach ;-)

    This is a great area for those who (like us) have made I-80 a semi-annual migration pattern ;-) All kidding aside, this is a perfect spot either to or from the Chicago area. From Indiana Dunes State Park all the way up the coast to New Buffalo, the area is dotted with great little restaurants, wineries, and breweries. Tourist-y without being tacky.

    There are plenty or rentals for those looking for a house-type stay.

    Quick Tip: Prepare for cold water! Lake Michigan is usually pretty cold until later in the summer.

  • Tee D.
    Aug. 1, 2021

    Covert/South Haven KOA Holiday

    Our first KOA

    We weren’t sure what to expect given this was our first visit. But overall it was a good experience. Delivery service of food and firewood was great. Trash pickup was appreciated. WiFi reception was a welcomed surprise. Showers and bathrooms were clean. If you go, be sure to reserve one of the sites with the paved patio, pad and provided grill. Very nice. Most importantly, it was very quiet after 9pm when everything closed.

    Downside - sites are a little cramped and the pool was very crowded.

  • C
    Jun. 3, 2021

    Michigan City Campground

    Great campground, will return

    This is a beautifully kept campground just outside Michigan City, IN. It is gated so will need to call in once you arrive to enter. We stayed  in the premium sites which were 90ft pull thought with 50A service, water and sewer, and the best wifi I have seen at a campsite. The cement patio was large with a picnic table and an adjacent fire pit. There is swimming pool and a game room, and a small store with the essentials, and propane.

    You are close to Indiana Dunes and the downtown area of Michigan city. Good food, shops are close by. 

    By the way there are a number of cabins/mini homes to rent.

  • Kimberly B.
    Sep. 12, 2021

    Dunewood Campground — Indiana Dunes National Park

    Great campground.

    We stayed for two nights and had a great experience.  Campsites had decent privacy and  even on a Friday night, quiet hours were respected.  We were on a wheelchair accessible site which was the only one available, so there was more pavement than the other sites.

    There was a dishwashing sink which is always handy.  The bathrooms and showers were very clean, and the free showers were the best we've experienced in a campground with plenty of hot water, good water pressure, plenty of hooks and a bench. 

    Some noise from the highway and the trains, but I like trains so it was fine.  We wouldn't hesitate to stay here again.

  • 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.

Guide to New Buffalo

Beyond the glamping options at Warren Dunes, camping near New Buffalo, Michigan offers access to both developed campgrounds and primitive sites within 30 miles of Lake Michigan's shoreline. The area features over 25 miles of sandy beaches and dunes with some rising more than 240 feet above lake level. Summer temperatures typically range from 65-85°F with cooler nights along the lake.

What to do

Hike the dunes challenge: At Indiana Dunes State Park, visitors can tackle the popular Three Dune Challenge. "The 3 dune challenge is not really a challenge if you are moderately healthy but it is fun and scenic! The cool soft sand feels fantastic, definitely best hiked barefoot," notes Greg S.

Fishing options: Shamrock Park offers excellent river fishing along the St. Joseph River. "What impressed me most was that they have a building specifically for cleaning fish, with scales, cutting boards and sinks," reports Brian O.

Beach swimming: Dunewood Campground provides quick access to Lake Michigan swimming. "Loved the proximity of this campground to Lake Michigan! The closest beach within the national park is Kimmel Beach which is beautiful. There are some biting horseflies at the beach, but not at the campground," shares Katie O.

Nature viewing: The area offers extensive trail systems connecting campgrounds to natural areas. "The park has many well maintained hiking trails and cross country skiing trails in the winter," explains Anna G. about Indiana Dunes State Park.

What campers like

Clean, modern facilities: Indiana Dunes State Park Campground receives praise for its maintained grounds. "It was also the nicest showers that I've been to to date," mentions Kaley A.

Spacious campsites: Many campers appreciate the generous site sizing at certain campgrounds. "We have a 37' motorhome and pulled a Jeep behind it. There was plenty of room to maneuver around. The sight also had a wood picnic table and fire ring for a wood fire pit," notes Chris M.

Dedicated camping amenities: Michigan City Campground offers practical amenities that enhance the camping experience. "The outdoor sink at the shower & restroom building for campers to wash dishes. As tent campers I wish more places had a set up like that," shares Brian O.

Security measures: "Love the secure entrance and key card access. Pool and bathrooms were clean, although the bathroom could use a slight update," mentions Beth B. about Michigan City Campground.

What you should know

Noise considerations: Train tracks near several campgrounds create noise issues. "The only reason I rate this park a three is that it's very close to train lines and the trains going through and blasting their horns all night long," warns Kaley A.

Alcohol policies: Warren Dunes State Park Campground strictly prohibits alcohol. "There is no alcohol allowed on the grounds. And if you think the rangers don't enforce that rule, you're wrong. Our neighbors got busted for it when we were there," cautions Dave E.

Beach access logistics: Despite proximity to Lake Michigan, walking to beaches requires planning. "Plan on driving your stuff to the beach or taking bicycles," advises Heidi S. about Warren Dunes.

Water conditions: Lake Michigan can present swimming hazards. "Be careful in the lake, because rip current often take young visitors out too far and into dangerous waters," warns Anna G.

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