The best river, stream, or creek cabin rentals near Kendallville, Indiana

Welcome to Hipcamp, your one-stop-shop for outdoor accommodations! If you're looking for a cabin near Kendallville, Indiana with a river nearby, we've got over 100 options to choose from. Our top-rated campsites in the area include Heritage Farm Stay Adventure (196 reviews), Art Farm Fennville (59 reviews), and Have A Lake Of Your Own! (45 reviews). You can enjoy popular amenities like campfires, trash, and toilets while participating in activities such as boating, visiting historic sites, and climbing. The average price per night is $70, with options as low as $25. Start planning your next adventure now!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Welcome to Hipcamp, your one-stop-shop for outdoor accommodations! If you're looking for a cabin near Kendallville, Indiana with a river nearby, we've got over 100 options to choose from. Our top-rated campsites in the area include Heritage Farm Stay Adventure (196 reviews), Art Farm Fennville (59 reviews), and Have A Lake Of Your Own! (45 reviews). You can enjoy popular amenities like campfires, trash, and toilets while participating in activities such as boating, visiting historic sites, and climbing. The average price per night is $70, with options as low as $25. Start planning your next adventure now!

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. McCormick Artisans Woods/River

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48mi from Kendallville · 3 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Jonesville, MI

We bought this property in 2012 and have built several buildings and forged paths throughout the 32 acres. Our road is part of the North Country Trail, a footpath stretching over 4,600 miles from Middlebury in central Vermont to Lake Sakakawea State Park in central North Dakota. While tearing down the existing house, we constructed two bedrooms in the pole barn for a quick living space. Once settled in the pole barn, we a built a small log cabin with already felled timbers from the local woods, except for the box frame which was purchased from the local Amish. Prior to building our permanent log cabin home, this small cabin was our camp site and is now being rented to people that want to relax and enjoy the outdoors. In the middle of the woods, we created a campground to be enjoyed by hikers and on the North side of our property is a tree line between two fields that is a great small camper/tent camping spot.

2. Mirror Lake Bunkhouse llc

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11mi from Kendallville · 4 sites · Lodging · Rome City, IN

You talk about social distancing Mirror Lake is the place for you. All of the Mirror Lake properties are private. There is 175 acres here at mirror lake and the lake is approximately 12 acres. With Amish farms and families all around. The Mirror Lake Bunkhouse has all amenities. You are welcome to cook over an open fire, use the grill or the small kitchen accessories provided. don’t forget the option is always available to go out to dinner with a restaurant only 4 miles away. Although we are located in the middle of the country. You can wake up to beautiful sunrises or take in breath taking sunset in the evening. The lake is a private lake owned by three property owners. Our Cabin # 2 “Old Phil” Is located on the west side of the lake in a 15 acre woods. About 1-1/2 miles away is Our cabin # 1 “Little Elk” Is located near the little Elkhart River. Nestled in its own 10 acre woods. Both of these properties are primitive ( no running water in an out house for a bathroom). Firewood is provided and there are trails in the woods to walk. The Mirror lake property has been a family farm for over 185 years. There is a family cemetery that dates to 1832. If you want to be around a lot of people in the fast track this is not the place for you. If you’re looking for peace, quiet, tranquil, social distance but still enjoyed this is the place for you!

3. Lost Nations Cowboy Town And Cabins

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48mi from Kendallville · 10 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Pittsford, MI

Secluded wooded 17 acres with hill like mountains with a river and nature pond for fishing trails horse pastures all surrounded by 1,100 acres of Lost Nations state ground

4. Creekside Acres / N. Manchester

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41mi from Kendallville · 1 site · Lodging · North Manchester, IN

We moved to our 3 1/2 acre property in 2012 to escape town life and to enjoy a more simple family life. Nestled among the trees, our home is the perfect setting to relax and enjoy what God created - singing birds, fragrant flowers, colorful sunsets, gigantic ancient sycamores, and rushing creek waters. We're excited to share this beautiful area, especially the adorable shed and gardens we created for others to experience the peace of God. It's our hope that many will discover the tranquility we have come to appreciate here.Learn more about this land:The Shed Retreat is a sacred space for anyone looking to shed their worries, fears, and busy schedules. Once a home for goats located in a secluded area on our property, it is now a peaceful garden oasis among the trees for those seeking a break from the norm. Inside, you can enjoy a cozy and relaxing place to lounge or rest.  Outside, you can spend time around the fire pit, collect fresh eggs for breakfast, kayak on a nearby river, bike to local ice cream shops, or take a nap in a hammock.

Stories from the community

Cindy

October 2025

2 nights at McCormick Artisans Woods/River

The log cabin was ideal for the two of us, comfortable and cozy for reading, sleeping, tending the fire, enjoying birdsong and stargazing. We also appreciated proximity to the beautiful Lost Nations trails.

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Israel

October 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Mirror Lake Bunkhouse llc

We loved Kathy's place, the small cabin is surrounded by trees. The lake is close and had a very nice view, there are trails for hiking. Our stay was quiet and relaxed and that was exactly what we were looking for. Thank you.

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George

October 2025

1 night at Lost Nations Cowboy Town And Cabins

The place is awesome. Holly went out of her way to make you feel welcome. Would recommend it. Would love to come back.

Eden

July 2025

Weekend Trip to Lost Nations Cowboy Town And Cabins

Beautiful space and great nearby hiking! We definitely plan on coming back.

An outside view of our little cabin on the river> And you can see the outhouse (potty) too.

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Adventures of

July 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Mirror Lake Bunkhouse llc

This was a perfect, quiet place to catch up on some rest. The cabin is absolutely primitive, no power, no water (there is a nice outhouse). It is also beautiful, well maintained, and super clean. The host is amazing too. They gave super clear directions and were incredibly sweet and thoughtful. I would 100% recommend!

Daniele

May 2025

1 night at Creekside Acres / N. Manchester

Enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere of the entire stay. We stayed just one night, but the thoughtful touches were very much appreciated. We built a fire in the fire pit with help from Kurt as my Girl Scout days are long past. Heidi and their beautiful daughters were friendly and busy following a graduation party just the night before. The grounds are perfect in the sense of natural beauty that are tended to for enjoyment. We took advantage of the country road and walked towards town to see the covered bridge. We weren’t disappointed. Our evening after the fire was spent playing a friendly game of Battleship and I now have the title of beating my husband for the first time ever. Thankful for the time away and for Kurt and Heidi. Lovely hosts who followed a path that helps many in the perfect way. Oh and those chickens! The fresh eggs! Worth every single moment.

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Timothy

April 2025

Weekend Trip to McCormick Artisans Woods/River

This place was awesome. I can’t even say enough good things about it. The hosts are some of the nicest people I’ve ever met. They make sure you’re comfortable and keep you informed on anything going on around there. Made sure the fires were going when we got there and everything was really clean. Not one complaint. It is my ideal outdoors spot and I will be keeping this information for the future and to share with others. They set the bar high I don’t see any others being like this. 10/10

Tom

January 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to McCormick Artisans Woods/River

You better believe this wood stove cabin is COZY! We enjoyed a weekend here while negative degree real feels iced over the outdoors. Very friendly and thoughtful hosts ensure you'll have a nice stay here. Quick zip to downtown Jonesville's charm and don't forget the amazing hiking in this NCT town! If you don't know, the cabin's reading materials will get you up to speed.

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Stacey

January 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to McCormick Artisans Woods/River

We loved our stay at Mac and Ann's place! Our goal was to hike some of the NCT but Mother Nature iced us in so we ended up staying at the cabin drinking beer and putting a puzzle together. We have a fantastic stay and the woodstove kept us very cozy. We would definitely stay there again no matter what the weather.