The best forest glamping near Indianapolis, Indiana

Welcome to Hipcamp! Looking for a glamping experience in a forest near Indianapolis, Indiana? With over 290 options available, we're confident you'll find the perfect spot to relax and reconnect with nature. Check out top-rated campsites such as Happy Hollow Homestead (441 reviews), Heritage Farm Stay Adventure (196 reviews), and Away at Green Hill (101 reviews). Our campsites start at just $30 per night, and popular amenities include showers, cooking equipment, and toilets. If you're feeling adventurous, explore historic sites, take a dip in nearby swimming spots, or watch wildlife in their natural habitat. Book your stay today and experience the great outdoors like never before!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Welcome to Hipcamp! Looking for a glamping experience in a forest near Indianapolis, Indiana? With over 290 options available, we're confident you'll find the perfect spot to relax and reconnect with nature. Check out top-rated campsites such as Happy Hollow Homestead (441 reviews), Heritage Farm Stay Adventure (196 reviews), and Away at Green Hill (101 reviews). Our campsites start at just $30 per night, and popular amenities include showers, cooking equipment, and toilets. If you're feeling adventurous, explore historic sites, take a dip in nearby swimming spots, or watch wildlife in their natural habitat. Book your stay today and experience the great outdoors like never before!

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Cattail Springs

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38mi from Indianapolis · 12 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Anderson, IN

Welcome to Cattail Springs! Nestled on nine wooded acres conveniently located just one mile off I-69 in Daleville, Indiana, this relaxing and peaceful property also features a stunning five-acre pond. The pond is fully stocked with a variety of fish, inviting anglers of all skill levels to cast a line. We do ask that you respect the catch and release rule. Surrounded by trees, this former stone quarry feels like a world away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Enjoy peaceful mornings by the water, afternoons filled with outdoor activities and quiet evenings by the fire pit under a starlit sky. Keep an eye out for deer, our resident blue herons, songbirds, ducks and other woodland creatures. Up to two dogs are permitted. Pet waste must be properly bagged and thrown away and dogs must be leashed when not at your immediate campsite. Enjoy free wifi to stream your favorite shows or connect to the office. The level of interstate travel noise that can be heard varies since the campground is within a mile of I-69. LOCAL ATTRACTIONS + CONVENIENCES (Anderson, Daleville + Chesterfield are all within minutes of the campground) Showers and gray water disposal: Pilot, 15876 W. Commerce Road, Daleville, IN 47334. Laundry at EZ Wash: 323 Anderson Road, Anderson, IN 46017. Badger Bait and Tackle: 121 W. Plum Street, Chesterfield, IN 46017. Firewood: purchase from us for a donation or at local gas stations. Groceries or supplies: Harvest Market (205 Federal Drive, Chesterfield, IN 46017). Exit 226, one exit south, offers Meijer, WalMart, pet food stores and more. Harrah's Hoosier Park Casino Racetrack: horse racing and gaming (4500 Dan Patch Circle, Anderson, IN 46013). Mounds State Park: 4306 Mounds Rd, Anderson, IN 46017, two miles from the property, features beautiful trails as well as ten earthworks built by the Adena-Hopewell people, prehistoric Indians. Entrance fee is typically $7. Dining: exit 234 offers traditional fast food options (Starbucks, Wawa, Wendy's, McDonald's, Subway, Wendy's, Culvers, Pizza King, Bird's Smokehouse and more). Exit 226, one exit south of Cattail Springs, offers a robust variety of restaurants, including McAlister's, Chic-fil-A, Montana Mike's, Texas Roadhouse, Chipotle, Olive Garden, Cracker Barrel and more.

2. Celtic Glen Farm Stay

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45mi from Indianapolis · 11 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Spencer, IN

Celtic Glen is a working, 100 acre family farm of heritage breed livestock, nestled in an old limestone quarry on the banks of the White River, on one side, and Fall Creek, on another. Lots of space between campsites and are often all to yourself. Learn about regenerative farming with rare breeds on a farm tour, or mining and wetlands restoration on an ecological history tour. Pet and feed the livestock. Fish and bird-watch. Take a yoga class (at times with goats or bunnies) in the center of the stone henge. Have coffee with goats. Eat farm craft meats, eggs, prepared soups, casseroles, and baked goods, or hop into town for a bite.We are across the river from McCormick's Creek State Park (Indiana's first state park with miles of trails, a swimming pool, and lodge) and just two miles north of Spencer, a small town with an excellent brew pub, winery, cafe, and more. Just 12 miles north of the farm is Cataract Falls State Recreation Area. We are only 20 minutes from Bloomington and Indiana University; 45 minutes from Indianapolis Int'l Airport. This is a working farm with lots of livestock, electric fences, and working dogs, so please leave the farm animals alone unless someone from the farm is available and present. Dogs must be on a leash in the camping area. given the above features of a working livestock farm, the quarry ruins, the operative railroad tracks, and the river (not suitable for swimming), family friendly (children under the age of 18 must be attended by adults at all times). *We have lots of on-farm food and supplies options, please contact us for a complete list and any requests. All sites have a private stone fire circle as well as access to a common grill, handwashing station, porta potty or septic outhouse, cold/solar water shower. *We have posted many events on our farm facebook page @celticglenllc and we are within 2-4 miles of lots of options. *Please note that the riverfront wetlands will be closed to guests during deer rifle hunting season for safety.

3. McCormicks Creek State Park

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233 sites · Spencer, Indiana

Welcome to Indiana’s first state park, camping mecca since 1916.

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McCormicks Creek Campground

46mi from Indianapolis · 233 sites · Tents, RVs · in McCormicks Creek State Park

Stories from the community

Mycah

October 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Cattail Springs

I had a great experience at The Hollow at Cattail Springs! I was the only one onsite during my time there, so I had the whole place available to me. There was plenty of firewood so the fire stayed hot, I had complete access to the pond, and I had ample time of solitude which I was after. I couldn't recommend booking through Cole enough! He was there waiting for me when I arrived and was like talking to someone I had known for a long time. Thanks for the hospitality!

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Caroline

October 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Celtic Glen Farm Stay

So cozy and everything is ready to go in the cabin for a great night!

jim

September 2025

With pets

1 night at Celtic Glen Farm Stay

Lovely quiet spot. Stayed in the little cabin. Comfortable.

Cara

July 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Cattail Springs

The landscape here is beautiful. Lots of wetland life. This particular campsite is great for car and tent camping. Easy in easy out. Near toilet. One side is small rocks the other side is soil. The soil can become mud with heavy rain but as Cole and Janel further develop their camp each week it’s getting better and better. They put lots of passion into their work and are super great hosts. The week I was there they were installing a stream that runs from the top of the hill to the pond. What a cool feature and this will help mask the sound of the highway.

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Seth

July 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Celtic Glen Farm Stay

We had a wonderful time at Celtic Glen Farm! The people, the animals, and the cozy cabin were all wonderful!!

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Liza

July 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Cattail Springs

This is my new favorite camping spot in Indiana!! It's a quiet, hidden little gem. Our camping spot, The Hollow, was nestled between a couple other spots but there was so much room and privacy away from others, and each spot is settled around a really nice pond where you can fish or take a nice walk around. No electricity or running water, so there's no shower which would be a nice addition but we don't mind either way. The owner welcomed us upon arrival and was so kind and welcoming. We would have stayed there all week if we could have! 10/10 totally recommend!!

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Jim

July 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Cattail Springs

The Campsites are in a very peaceful location, by a placid lake surrounded by the shade of a forest. It’s close to nature. I went to sleep to a chorus of bullfrogs croaking woke up to a choir of birds singing to the rising sun. The Campground at the State Park was full, but Cattail Springs offered more space, solitude and nearness to nature. I would recommend it to anyone.

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Seana

May 2025

3 nights at Celtic Glen Farm Stay

The cabin was perfect for hubby and I. We have gone twice now and plan on many more nights here! Great host, many adventures near and on site to enjoy!

Jason

November 2024

3 nights at Celtic Glen Farm Stay

If you're looking for an off grid spot to reconnect with nature and get in touch with your roots, this is the place! Byo heat and entertainment, lol, but a fun little cabin and surprisingly close to everything!