Home to over 25 state parks and one national park, Indiana is a fantastic destination for travelers seeking a balance of charming small towns and breathtaking wilderness areas. With its mild and comfortable summer climate, the state invites both residents and visitors to enjoy outdoor adventures like water sports on Indiana’s many natural lakes from spring through fall. Glamping—a combination of “glamorous” and “camping”—is a form of camping that combines the beauty and serenity of nature with modern comforts and amenities. Whether you prefer a cozy cabin, a luxury yurt, or a well-equipped RV, glamping offers a chance to connect with the outdoors without sacrificing convenience. In Indiana, glamping destinations range from rustic retreats nestled in dense woodlands to campsites near scenic lakes and rolling sand dunes.
Top Glamping Sites in Indiana
Brown County/Nashville KOA Holiday
Brown County, home to cities like Nashville and Bloomington, is a popular tourist destination. During the fall, the area’s forests change colors, and it has earned the nickname “The Little Smokies” for its resemblance to the Great Smoky Mountains farther south. At the Brown County/Nashville KOA Holiday, visitors can enjoy laundry service and an outdoor pool plus a dog park and hiking trails. This campground itself offers glamping with tent and RV campsites and multiple rentable cabins.
Potato Creek State Park
Potato Creek State Park is another beautiful park where you can enjoy hiking the trails or taking to the water for some fun boating or fishing. The park contains the 327-acre Worster Lake, and you will surely appreciate the prairies, diverse wetlands, fields, and woodlands at the park’s public campgrounds, which are found 12 miles southwest of South Bend. There are campsites and cabins available for you to reserve plus community playgrounds and picnic sites.
Indiana Dunes State Park
Just outside of the Indiana Dunes National Park in Chesterton sits the Indiana Dunes State Park, which has a large campground popular with glampers. Over 140 campsites are found there, all with 50-amp electrical hookups for either RVs or tents to use. Located along the shores of Lake Michigan, this site features sand dunes that tower over 200 feet in height.
Woodland Gatherings
Woodland Gatherings is a campground retreat found just southwest of Indianapolis, and it features multiple glamping options, including a large guest suite cabin. Other cabins and a rentable RV are on-site, and each comes with fresh linens, pillows, and blankets. The retreat also features wooded walking trails and fire pits.
Sleeping Bear Retreat
Found in French Lick sits Sleeping Bear Retreat, a place that encompasses over 60 acres of wooded area. Three glamping options are found there, including tipis with cots, covered wagons with cots, air conditioning, and heating, and a lodge with an enclosed porch. Each accommodation has access to a bathhouse, and on-site activities include everything from giant chess to fishing, biking, golfing, and paintball.
Where to Glamp in Indiana
Whether you’d like to camp among the many lakes of northern Indiana or around the state capital in the central area of the state, there is something to enjoy all year long. While the winter may be quite cold and snowy, ice fishing is always popular for those who would like to brave the weather. In the spring, summer, and fall, campers often go stargazing in the forests or along the water. Any time of year, you can check out the state’s many attractions, like state parks and museums, scattered throughout Indiana’s many regions.
What to Bring When Glamping in Indiana
● Insect repellent, sunscreen, and sunglasses
● Water bottles
● Camping chairs
● Fire starters and firewood
● Jackets and hats year-round
● Flashlights
● Hiking or biking equipment
Discover more camping options in Indiana. Glamping gives you a chance to wind down and enjoy nature with all the comforts of home within reach, and you can always go glamping in an RV. RVshare offers RV rentals of all types to fit your next adventure, whether it’s along Lake Michigan at the Indiana Dunes State Park or at a campground just outside of Indianapolis.
