12 Best Private Campsites Near Gary, IN, US 2026

Looking to go camping near Gary, Indiana? Hipcamp has over 76 private campsite options in the area. With an average price of $37 per night and options as low as $28, there's something for every budget. Check out the top campsites like Mulln-Heim Vineyards (342 reviews), Walnut Valley Realm (230 reviews), and CSC Permaculture Project (57 reviews). Enjoy popular amenities like cooking equipment, trash disposal, and campfires. Get ready for fall fun, biking, and boating at these campsites!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Gary

1. Sleek Acres

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(116)

46mi from Gary · 8 sites · Tents, RVs

Sleek Acres is a total of 13 acres, which includes our homestead, our chicken yard and barn, a fishing pond with a beach, and over 8 secluded acres to the back of the property where guests can explore (including walking trails). We provide a bathhouse, which includes a toilet and shower. A handwash/dishwashing station is located right outside the bathhouse. Fire rings, cooking grates, and picnic tables are provided at each site. A small amount of firewood is provided, and additional firewood is available for purchase. Located central to many destinations, we are: *5 minutes from All-Sports Koontz Lake; *10 minutes from Plymouth, (plenty of shopping, restaurants, and home of the Blueberry Festival - Labor Day weekend); *10 minutes from Walkerton, home of the Falloween Fest (Sept. 26, 27, 28); *20 minutes from Potato Creek State Park, *25 minutes from Bass Lake Beach *25 minutes from Valparaiso; *50 minutes from Indiana Dunes State Park, *45 minutes from Notre Dame If you are looking for a quiet, relaxing place to camp, yet close to many attractions, Sleek Acres is the place to be! :) (Please note: Check in and out times, as well as quiet hours, are based on central time.)

2. Gypsy camp

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50mi from Gary · 3 sites · Tents, RVs

Welcome to Gypsy Camp where you will find peace and relaxation! Come for a night or an extended stay! Full outdoor kitchen and outdoor shower to make your stay comfortable and convenient. We have so many great places to visit in our area from food, wineries, breweries, beaches, nature centers and hiking to shopping and farmers markets. Start your adventure today!!

Looking to go camping near Gary, Indiana? Hipcamp has over 76 private campsite options in the area. With an average price of $37 per night and options as low as $28, there's something for every budget. Check out the top campsites like Mulln-Heim Vineyards (342 reviews), Walnut Valley Realm (230 reviews), and CSC Permaculture Project (57 reviews). Enjoy popular amenities like cooking equipment, trash disposal, and campfires. Get ready for fall fun, biking, and boating at these campsites!

98% (90)

Top-rated campgrounds near Gary

1. Sleek Acres

100%

(116)

46mi from Gary · 8 sites · Tents, RVs

Sleek Acres is a total of 13 acres, which includes our homestead, our chicken yard and barn, a fishing pond with a beach, and over 8 secluded acres to the back of the property where guests can explore (including walking trails). We provide a bathhouse, which includes a toilet and shower. A handwash/dishwashing station is located right outside the bathhouse. Fire rings, cooking grates, and picnic tables are provided at each site. A small amount of firewood is provided, and additional firewood is available for purchase. Located central to many destinations, we are: *5 minutes from All-Sports Koontz Lake; *10 minutes from Plymouth, (plenty of shopping, restaurants, and home of the Blueberry Festival - Labor Day weekend); *10 minutes from Walkerton, home of the Falloween Fest (Sept. 26, 27, 28); *20 minutes from Potato Creek State Park, *25 minutes from Bass Lake Beach *25 minutes from Valparaiso; *50 minutes from Indiana Dunes State Park, *45 minutes from Notre Dame If you are looking for a quiet, relaxing place to camp, yet close to many attractions, Sleek Acres is the place to be! :) (Please note: Check in and out times, as well as quiet hours, are based on central time.)

2. Gypsy camp

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(127)

50mi from Gary · 3 sites · Tents, RVs

Welcome to Gypsy Camp where you will find peace and relaxation! Come for a night or an extended stay! Full outdoor kitchen and outdoor shower to make your stay comfortable and convenient. We have so many great places to visit in our area from food, wineries, breweries, beaches, nature centers and hiking to shopping and farmers markets. Start your adventure today!!

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Betsy

September 2025

18 ft campervan

1 night at Sleek Acres

The property is very well maintained. It is a lovely property and Earl and Lisa were very responsive checking in on me to be sure I had firewood and delivering my eggs. It was nice having a hot shower and the bathroom was squeaky clean. I would definitely recommend this Hip Camp.

Site 5 - perfect for a tent or a self-contained RV.

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Scott

September 2025

21 ft Class B

Weekend Trip to Sleek Acres

This site was exactly what we were looking for. Beautiful, quiet, clean, and great hosts. Even though we stayed during a very busy time for the hosts, Lisa still made time to meet us and fill us in on the big local event going on. We enjoyed the event and loved our stay!

Breanna

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Sleek Acres

Great campsite! Everything was clean and it was nice to have a bathhouse so close. We had a great time catching fish at the pond. Site 4 was nice and shady for the hot days and the trees provided nice coverage during the rain. We will be back.

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Kim

September 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Gypsy camp

We had such a great weekend camping, beautiful property with wonderful outdoor shower. The kids enjoyed the animals!

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Wyatt

September 2025

Tent

With kids

3 nights at Gypsy camp

We had such a wonderful three-night stay! The hosts were absolutely exceptional—so welcoming and kind that by the time we left, it felt like we were saying goodbye to friends. They went above and beyond, even providing toys and activities for our 15-month-old, which made the trip extra special for her. The amenities were fantastic, from the well-equipped outdoor kitchen to their thoughtful help with a few things we had forgotten to pack. The campsite itself was private and beautifully maintained, with peaceful trails to walk and explore right from our spot. Our toddler loved playing with the fun animals on the property and had the best time, and honestly, so did we. This was such a memorable trip, and we’re so grateful to have found such amazing hosts!

Site 2 - Early spring before the grass grew in.

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Bryan

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Sleek Acres

Very cool little campground. You can tell they have put some work into making a beautiful space. There is a pond in the center with lots of ducks, geese, cranes, etc. they also have a shower house with flush toilets, shower, sink for dishes, and trash. They even have some nice walking trails. Sites were pretty private and even if the place was full you would still have more privacy than most state parks. There is definitely some highway noise since they are so close to 30 but if you don’t mind that I would definitely recommend staying here!

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Holly Ann

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Gypsy camp

Such an incredible spot! The owners used their tractor to haul my stuff over to the entrance of my campsite! Very grateful for how friendly and flexible they were! They had a fire going for me when I arrived so I wouldn’t have to set it up in the dark. Loved the location and setup!

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Ellen

September 2025

Tent

1 night at Sleek Acres

I had a great experience at Earl and Lisa’s camp! They were very quickly communicative and Lisa waited to show me to my campsite, despite me booking late at night. The camping areas were very well maintained and the bathroom was equally clean! The trails through the wooded areas were perfect to walk off a long drive and run some of my dogs energy off. Also, if you’re someone who enjoys stargazing, this is a great place for it!

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Michael

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Gypsy camp

beautiful space and loved seeing all the animals! great area for running

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Christine

September 2025

30 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Sleek Acres

Was a wonderful place to rest our weary bodies after 12 days on road. Last stop before home. Earl and Lisa's place is wonderful. Park like setting with duck pond, stacks of wood waiting for us, and cute out house with shower and toilet. We were only ones there due to end of season and had full hook up site and it was perfect. Little road nose but really didn't really bother us.

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Olivia

September 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Sleek Acres

Perfect for couples families or even solo camping! Host was very attentive and helpful. Very clean in all aspects. Fishing was a favorite for even my kiddos ! Can’t wait to come back!

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Kristy

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Sleek Acres

We had a wonderful experience. Both Lisa and Earl were friendly, responsive, and accommodating. The bathroom/shower house was clean and stocked. The outdoor sink was helpful for washing hands and doing dishes. We stayed at site #6, which offered just enough privacy. The grounds were well maintained, and we loved seeing all of the bumblebees and hummingbirds. They even offered some initial complementary firewood and fire pits have grates so that you can cook on them. We are hoping to return soon before the season ends, otherwise we definitely plan to be back next year! Thank you, Earl and Lisa, for such great hospitality, and making our camping trip so comfortable!

Jeff

September 2025

23 ft travel trailer

1 night at Sleek Acres

Lovely little campsite in a park like setting with duck pond and deer. Located very close to US 30 yet reasonably quiet. Hosts are accommodating and helpful. Stayed at the full hookups site. Host mentioned more hookup sites becoming available soon. Sites have ample space between them which is welcome.

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Kailey

September 2025

Tent

1 night at Sleek Acres

This site was very clean and private. The owners were kind and very helpful when we had a snapped tent pole. Would definitely recommend!

Site 4 - perfect for tents or self-contained RV's.

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Diana

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Sleek Acres

Sarah and Earl are Great! They gave my grandchildren glow sticks the first night and then popsicles the next day. They come around and talk to you to make sure that everything is going well and ask if you need anything. We loved spending Labor Day weekend there! They even got to know our two dogs lol.

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Pui Kwan

September 2025

Tent

1 night at Sleek Acres

Thanks Earl & Lisa, they are lovely and kind couple. The campsite is wonderful and peaceful. We did enjoy the campfire, at first we couldn't fire up the woods, but just a message, Earl & Lisa came in a minute and helped us to set up the fire. Wonderful host.

Site #6 from inside the site looking out

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Ed

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Sleek Acres

My wife and I stayed at Sleek Acres (Lisa & Earl) over Labor Day weekend. We loved the property: the six sites were spaced comfortably apart and it was just a minute long walk directly to the toilet and shower. They were very thoughtful to install an outdoor sink for dish cleanup, as well. They also have lovely pond with ducks, an impressive blue heron, a small beach area with chairs, and the pond is stocked with fish. Walking on a small set of nature trails was a welcome escape from lounging at camp and a way to stretch our legs and have yet another experience without having to leave the property. The owners raise chickens and truly ‘farm fresh eggs’ are available for a very reasonable price. This was very welcome for us city dwellers who are now paying close to $10 for a dozen pasture raised eggs. We chose site #6 as its tucked away and offers a little more privacy but all sites are far enough apart that you’re not right on top of your neighbors. Lastly, Lisa & Earl made our experience quite wonderful. They are warm, genuine, and welcoming and made us feel at home. They came by in their cute electric car to see how we were doing, see if we needed anything, and then went on to clean and restock the bathroom. Their personal attention was wonderful and their quality of being ‘hosts’ is stellar. We will be back!

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Julie

September 2025

21 ft travel trailer

With kids

Weekend Trip to Sleek Acres

We absolutely loved our stay. Earl and Lisa are very sociable and want to guarantee that you have what you need while also having a great stay. They provide you a lovely stack of wood, a food grate to cook your food on, stocked pond for catch and release fishing, games, food for feeding the fish and ducks and a bathhouse. Glow sticks and popsicles were provided during our stay which brings out the kid in even us adults. There is a bit of road noise…but it’s too enjoyable out there to complain about that.

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Aaron

September 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Gypsy camp

Great place. Great hosts. Lots of cool farm stands and hiking nearby.

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Jenna

September 2025