100% (342) • 8 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Elkhart
Blooming Bus Farms
1. Blooming Bus Farms
98%
(414)
15mi from Elkhart · 12 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Blooming Bus farms is a working urban flower, vegetable and fiber farm practicing sustainable, organic, natural farming practices. Spread out over 15 acres, upon completion, you’ll find 4 yurt sites and 3 byo tent sites. Working hard contributing to our compost are our alpaca and free range chickens. While this is a working farm, we try to not run any equipment before 10:00am! Inquire about reserving the entire property to host your group getaway!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$32
/ night
Kalamazoo Haven
2. Kalamazoo Haven
100%
(11)
45mi from Elkhart · 2 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Half way between Chicago and Detroit is a city named Kalamazoo. Our place is near the intersection of US 131 and I-94, so whichever direction you are traveling is accessible. Whether you are heading to the beauty of "up north" or running between the big cities east and west, this is a great spot to rest and enjoy some down time. Lake Michigan is a 40 minute drive west from here and if you are a bicyclist, you can ride the Kal-Haven Trail from the trail head about 2 miles from here, all the way to the Big Lake and back (35.5 miles one way).
We have trails in the woods and open fields to look over, depending on your preference. As of this year, there is no electricity and water hookup, so tents or trailers with electric and water are your option.
We have a bell tent available for a single or a couple to stay. On that same site is room for a trailer or tents, if you want to invite your friends, and we've built a cooking shelter and a bath house that has a compost toilet and a shower with on demand hot water from solar energy.
We have a horse farm on the property and offer horse experiences (All our activities are done on the ground near or with the horses, so, no riding is offered) at an additional fee. It is expected that you will remain outside the fence from the horses while you are staying, unless you sign a release and are accompanied by the owner to interact with them. We do not allow dogs.
There are two campsites cleared in the woods, for tent camping, and more will be cleared in 2025, as time allows. There will be a bathhouse with a compost toilet and on-demand hot water nearby those campsites. If you want to stay before our build, we will offer a lower rate, but expect you to take away your own waste when you leave or clarify with us where whether there is an appropriate place on the property to dispose of it.
At some point during the fall of 2025, we are placing a restored vintage 1957 Ideal camper in a separate area of the property. It will have solar power and an indoor compost toilet, with a stove and sink. It will host a single or a couple who can sleep on a full sized mattress. Another sleeping area may be offered from converting the table, but we are not sure how comfortable it will be until we've completed the renovation.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from
$60
/ night
Nature’s Refuge
3. Nature’s Refuge
100%
(12)
22mi from Elkhart · 1 site · Lodging
Ultimate Glamping experience. Nature at its finest! Our 6 acre paradise is designed for your family & pet. Near Marcellus, MI, a 2 hour drive from Chicago and 45 minutes from Souh Bend, IN. A 16’ yurt bell tent with queen bed, queen air mattress and single floor mattress, sleeps 5. All amenities provided. Wi-Fi, electric, water, utensils, vegetable garden outhouse and shower provided.
Bring: Family-warm clothes- food-ice & beverages. Everything else is provided. 30 rec lakes nearby.
Additional 3 camp spots onsite w fire pit and outhouse, not glamping.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$111
/ night
Heart Valley Springs
4. Heart Valley Springs
100%
(2)
46mi from Elkhart · 2 sites · Tents, Lodging
Discover a hidden gem in southwest Michigan. Tucked away, but convenient to many major cities. Experience 50 acres of forest, farm, plains and hills. We have furnished bell tents, camping areas with and without electricity, restrooms with showers, flush toilets, and a lot more.
What really sets this place apart from other locations is the evergrowing edible landscape. Around every turn you will find berries, herbs, and fruit trees. Experience the first permaculture inspired campground around!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$50
/ night
Mustang Sally's Park
5. Mustang Sally's Park
100%
(3)
20mi from Elkhart · 2 sites
What to expect lodging at Mustang Sally's:
Mustang Sally's offers glamping sites, primitive camping sites and small camper sites. In the future, the plan is to add RV sites and full service cabin sites.
The most common question is "What is Glamping?" Well, glamping is glorified camping. Glamping has real beds and other comforts of home but in the camping setting.
Non-Glamping sites are available for tents, pop-ups, trucks & van camping. Motorhomes are not allowed at this time. The goal is by end of summer to have tree height cleared in main driveway to allow clearance for RV/Motorhomes.
Currently there are no shower facilities as of May 2024. Outhouses are available. Mustang is currently working on what will be called "Bath Row" with the plan of them being finished by July 1, 2024. Bath row will consist of 10 restroom units. Each unit will have it's own private toliet, shower and changing area.
Camp Fires are allowed within the fire rings provided at each camp site. Please keep them under control and make sure they are totally out before leaving the camp site.
Check in time is 3pm EST
Check out is 11am EST.
Quiet time is 10 PM to 7 AM
Trash cans are located throughout the park. Please tie trash bags completely closed and put your trash completely in the trash container. If the first can is full, please find another container. Please do not place your trash on the ground. Possums and racoons are attracted to left out or disposed of food and while we think they are cute and wonderful animals, we don’t want you to find a surprise in the night of a visiting racoon at your site because of incorrectly disposed of trash!
Feel free to bring your own bike. Riding bicycles on our main entrance road is prohibited for the safety of your children and our incoming guests.
You are able to ride them everywhere else on the property, just not the main driveway.
Cancelling your reservation on the day of or within 7 days prior to arrival will result in no refund. Cancelling your reservation 8 to 14 days prior to arrival, you will be refunded half of your total stay. Cancellations 15 or more days will receive a full refund minus a $15 processing fee.
There will be no refunds after you have checked in, for inclement weather, failure to follow the Rules & Regulations, or disorderly conduct. Manager/Owner reserves the right to have discretion on all refunds.
100% (342) • 8 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Elkhart
Blooming Bus Farms
1. Blooming Bus Farms
98%
(414)
15mi from Elkhart · 12 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Blooming Bus farms is a working urban flower, vegetable and fiber farm practicing sustainable, organic, natural farming practices. Spread out over 15 acres, upon completion, you’ll find 4 yurt sites and 3 byo tent sites. Working hard contributing to our compost are our alpaca and free range chickens. While this is a working farm, we try to not run any equipment before 10:00am! Inquire about reserving the entire property to host your group getaway!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$32
/ night
Kalamazoo Haven
2. Kalamazoo Haven
100%
(11)
45mi from Elkhart · 2 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Half way between Chicago and Detroit is a city named Kalamazoo. Our place is near the intersection of US 131 and I-94, so whichever direction you are traveling is accessible. Whether you are heading to the beauty of "up north" or running between the big cities east and west, this is a great spot to rest and enjoy some down time. Lake Michigan is a 40 minute drive west from here and if you are a bicyclist, you can ride the Kal-Haven Trail from the trail head about 2 miles from here, all the way to the Big Lake and back (35.5 miles one way).
We have trails in the woods and open fields to look over, depending on your preference. As of this year, there is no electricity and water hookup, so tents or trailers with electric and water are your option.
We have a bell tent available for a single or a couple to stay. On that same site is room for a trailer or tents, if you want to invite your friends, and we've built a cooking shelter and a bath house that has a compost toilet and a shower with on demand hot water from solar energy.
We have a horse farm on the property and offer horse experiences (All our activities are done on the ground near or with the horses, so, no riding is offered) at an additional fee. It is expected that you will remain outside the fence from the horses while you are staying, unless you sign a release and are accompanied by the owner to interact with them. We do not allow dogs.
There are two campsites cleared in the woods, for tent camping, and more will be cleared in 2025, as time allows. There will be a bathhouse with a compost toilet and on-demand hot water nearby those campsites. If you want to stay before our build, we will offer a lower rate, but expect you to take away your own waste when you leave or clarify with us where whether there is an appropriate place on the property to dispose of it.
At some point during the fall of 2025, we are placing a restored vintage 1957 Ideal camper in a separate area of the property. It will have solar power and an indoor compost toilet, with a stove and sink. It will host a single or a couple who can sleep on a full sized mattress. Another sleeping area may be offered from converting the table, but we are not sure how comfortable it will be until we've completed the renovation.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from
$60
/ night
Nature’s Refuge
3. Nature’s Refuge
100%
(12)
22mi from Elkhart · 1 site · Lodging
Ultimate Glamping experience. Nature at its finest! Our 6 acre paradise is designed for your family & pet. Near Marcellus, MI, a 2 hour drive from Chicago and 45 minutes from Souh Bend, IN. A 16’ yurt bell tent with queen bed, queen air mattress and single floor mattress, sleeps 5. All amenities provided. Wi-Fi, electric, water, utensils, vegetable garden outhouse and shower provided.
Bring: Family-warm clothes- food-ice & beverages. Everything else is provided. 30 rec lakes nearby.
Additional 3 camp spots onsite w fire pit and outhouse, not glamping.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$111
/ night
Heart Valley Springs
4. Heart Valley Springs
100%
(2)
46mi from Elkhart · 2 sites · Tents, Lodging
Discover a hidden gem in southwest Michigan. Tucked away, but convenient to many major cities. Experience 50 acres of forest, farm, plains and hills. We have furnished bell tents, camping areas with and without electricity, restrooms with showers, flush toilets, and a lot more.
What really sets this place apart from other locations is the evergrowing edible landscape. Around every turn you will find berries, herbs, and fruit trees. Experience the first permaculture inspired campground around!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$50
/ night
Mustang Sally's Park
5. Mustang Sally's Park
100%
(3)
20mi from Elkhart · 2 sites
What to expect lodging at Mustang Sally's:
Mustang Sally's offers glamping sites, primitive camping sites and small camper sites. In the future, the plan is to add RV sites and full service cabin sites.
The most common question is "What is Glamping?" Well, glamping is glorified camping. Glamping has real beds and other comforts of home but in the camping setting.
Non-Glamping sites are available for tents, pop-ups, trucks & van camping. Motorhomes are not allowed at this time. The goal is by end of summer to have tree height cleared in main driveway to allow clearance for RV/Motorhomes.
Currently there are no shower facilities as of May 2024. Outhouses are available. Mustang is currently working on what will be called "Bath Row" with the plan of them being finished by July 1, 2024. Bath row will consist of 10 restroom units. Each unit will have it's own private toliet, shower and changing area.
Camp Fires are allowed within the fire rings provided at each camp site. Please keep them under control and make sure they are totally out before leaving the camp site.
Check in time is 3pm EST
Check out is 11am EST.
Quiet time is 10 PM to 7 AM
Trash cans are located throughout the park. Please tie trash bags completely closed and put your trash completely in the trash container. If the first can is full, please find another container. Please do not place your trash on the ground. Possums and racoons are attracted to left out or disposed of food and while we think they are cute and wonderful animals, we don’t want you to find a surprise in the night of a visiting racoon at your site because of incorrectly disposed of trash!
Feel free to bring your own bike. Riding bicycles on our main entrance road is prohibited for the safety of your children and our incoming guests.
You are able to ride them everywhere else on the property, just not the main driveway.
Cancelling your reservation on the day of or within 7 days prior to arrival will result in no refund. Cancelling your reservation 8 to 14 days prior to arrival, you will be refunded half of your total stay. Cancellations 15 or more days will receive a full refund minus a $15 processing fee.
There will be no refunds after you have checked in, for inclement weather, failure to follow the Rules & Regulations, or disorderly conduct. Manager/Owner reserves the right to have discretion on all refunds.
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Alaina
October 2025
With kids
It was great! The ambiance at night was incredible. We had crappy weather while we were there (rained 4 of the 5 days 😅) but we still had a great time. The yurt made the trip doable even with the rain. We’ll definitely be back!
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Elizabeth
October 2025
With kids
Absolutely wonderful! The camp is beautiful, even at the end of the season. 2 of the 5 of us had never camped before and it was all 3 kids favorite place we stayed (over 6 nights throughout Michigan, a different town each day). The host was positively amazing and extremely kind. We will be back for sure.
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Nicole
October 2025
Weekend Trip to Blooming Bus Farms
Will definitely camp here again. The place is beautiful, the bed is comfy, and the hosts are so accommodating. We loved it!
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Channa
October 2025
With kids
Lovely spot and well taken care of. I would like to come back!
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Emily
October 2025
With pets
My partner and I took our three teenage nephews (and dog) and we had the most fun, peaceful weekend at Blooming Bus Farms. This was the perfect place for nature lovers who enjoy some comforts of home. Melissa was incredibly accommodating and quick to respond, and made us feel welcome before setting foot on the land. She let us meet their sweet and funny alpacas, which was a real treat for us city dwellers. The entire property is enchanting and our campsite truly became our home for a couple days. We will be coming back for a couple’s trip, and the boys are already asking if we can take them again. 10 out of 10!
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Jason
October 2025
Weekend Trip to Kalamazoo Haven
We had the most relaxing time. The tent was so comfortable and the privacy was amazing. We loved the shower.
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Ryan
October 2025
Group trip
great camp spot for a notre dame game! hot showers and nice tents, 15 minutes from campus
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Blake
October 2025
2 nights at Nature’s Refuge
Had a wonderful time with my wife and our dogs! A wonderful spot with everything you could want to have a good camping trip.
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Geoff
September 2025
With kids
Such a wonderful place for children and adults. Everything was clean and tidy. Alpacas were great. 5 🌟
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shira
September 2025
With pets
My husband and I really enjoyed camping on John's land. Everything that you need is already there, set up ready to go. The place was very peaceful and quiet. Both of our dogs were able to run around the property and enjoy it just as much as we did. I would definitely plan another stay here.
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Maggie
September 2025
Weekend Trip to Kalamazoo Haven
Absolutely incredible experience! Sandra was very welcoming and helped us learn the ins and outs of the land before our stay. The tent was adorable, clean, and well-maintained, and the outdoor restroom was also very clean, too. Horses made the stay extra enjoyable! Thank you:)
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Faith
September 2025
With pets
What an incredible place. So peaceful, so secluded, exactly what we were hoping for. We only stayed one night for this trip, and we all wished we could have stayed longer so we will definitely be planning a longer stay in the future.
The bed was very comfortable, I always worry about that when staying at places away from home. We did have to relocate a few 8-legged friends from inside the yurt when we first arrived, but they didn’t put up too much of a fight.
We got rain during the night, and my new favorite thing is sleeping in a yurt while it’s raining. It was heaven. I love how the yurt is nestled under pines, it’s such a good spot.
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Kate
September 2025
Weekend Trip to Kalamazoo Haven
We loved our stay at this sweet farm. Sandra was so kind and helpful- as was her husband and the woman helping on the farm. The bell tent site was very peaceful with a lovely view of the meadow and tree line. We enjoyed an awesome fire at night…. and loved the presence of horses behind us in the paddock. The tent, covered kitchen area and bathroom are well thought out and so cute! We didn’t use the shower, but it was amazing that it was even an option!! The composting/cassette toilet was very much appreciated and running water to wash hands too! The kitchen area was nice in case of rain. We kept our cooler under there and appreciated the thoughtful items available to use. This was amazing glamping with true connection to nature. We hope to be back!
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Christian
September 2025
Weekend Trip to Kalamazoo Haven
We loved camping here on Sandra's land! The view was gorgeous and the horses were very friendly the morning we were getting ready to go! The only thing that I would change for next time was the bed because the matress would fall in. Other than that, everything was great! Would definitely reccomend.
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Audrey
September 2025
With pets
We had a wonderful time and Jeff was great! We would certainly recommend to anyone who wants a peaceful, private spot to hangout and relax. The shower, kitchen, and outhouse were much appreciated- I really loved how well maintained and clean the outhouse was! We brought our dogs and they enjoyed running around and lounging in the sun too.
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Shelby
August 2025
3 nights at Kalamazoo Haven
Everything exceeded expectations and Sandra was really sweet. Highly recommend
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Logan
August 2025
2 nights at Blooming Bus Farms
My girlfriend and I stayed 2 nights at Blooming Bus Farms and had the best time. The yurt was cozy and super comfortable, and the farm itself has this laid-back, peaceful vibe that makes you instantly slow down. Feeding the alpacas was hands-down the highlight (they’ve got serious personality). We left feeling recharged, laughing, and already talking about when we’ll come back.
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Dorea
August 2025
Weekend Trip to Blooming Bus Farms
Blooming bus is blooming spectacular! This was the second time I have stayed there and I will go back again and again and again. Improvements and expansion continue, events are happening and I can’t wait for next year!!!
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Shannon
August 2025
Weekend Trip to Kalamazoo Haven
Everything about this experience was EXACTLY what I needed. Sandra has alot of love for this land and all its natural inhabitants and the balance is something we dont realize in our everyday hustle and bustle of life! The bell tent was furnished with a VERY comfortable bed, pillows and linens. It smelled really nice when I got there! The bathhouse was beautifully constructed (warm shower!). There are some beautifully spirited horses on the property who will sometimes come check on you while they are grazing. And the hammock under the tree was amazing! A nice breeze put me to sleep in that hammock for 2 hours! Anyway,
Everything was explained and set up just as detailed and I didnt have to call on her for anything! It was such a great experience and I will definitely be coming back!
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Kelly
August 2025
With pets
I loved my site! The little details made my stay comfortable. I felt like I was in my own tiny heaven!
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