The best dog-friendly campgrounds near Kendallville, Indiana

Bringing your pet along for camping in Kendallville is easy, with over 380 options that welcome four-legged companions. Sites range from just $14 a night, with an average around $35. You’ll find spots with showers, toilets, and campfires allowed—essentials after a day of snow sports, hiking, or watching deer graze on the edge of the woods. Tried-and-tested sites like Songdog Meadows (177 reviews), River Camp Fort Wayne (117 reviews), and Sheepy Acres (91 reviews) come up again and again in local recommendations. Expect grassy clearings, quiet woods, and plenty of space for your dog to roam. Most hosts are used to travellers showing up muddy, and nobody bats an eye at a little barking. This is a spot where pets—and their people—fit right in.

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Bringing your pet along for camping in Kendallville is easy, with over 380 options that welcome four-legged companions. Sites range from just $14 a night, with an average around $35. You’ll find spots with showers, toilets, and campfires allowed—essentials after a day of snow sports, hiking, or watching deer graze on the edge of the woods. Tried-and-tested sites like Songdog Meadows (177 reviews), River Camp Fort Wayne (117 reviews), and Sheepy Acres (91 reviews) come up again and again in local recommendations. Expect grassy clearings, quiet woods, and plenty of space for your dog to roam. Most hosts are used to travellers showing up muddy, and nobody bats an eye at a little barking. This is a spot where pets—and their people—fit right in.

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1. Hale’s Hideaway Forest Camping

33mi from Kendallville · 1 site · Lodging · Nappanee, IN

Enjoy nature and the relaxation of forest camping in our 35’ Rockwood camper, without all the work and setup. Your getaway is ready and waiting for you to enjoy the seclusion of our unique property! Wooded camping spot, lighted sitting area with fire pit including playset/sandbox with toys for the kids. Fire wood provided. Perfect location right in the middle of it all…from enjoying the Amish Country of Middlebury, the Flea Market in Shipshewana to the excitement of a Notre Dame Football 🏈 Our Guests area is specific to the camper, fire-pit area, play area and walking trails. All other areas are private All other areas are private property and the Hosts full time home. Hot tub and work out space may be available by special request. Please let host know if interested and we will discuss upon arrival. Guest takes responsibility and understand the risk of using special request items. When booking guests understand and agree that Host will not be held liable for use of hot tub or exercise area. Pets will be considered on a case by case basis. Due to the limited space in the camper, it is not feasible to house 4 guests plus animals, comfortably. In the situation of 1-2 guests that desire to bring a pet and have a kennel, we will consider approval. Pets should never be left unattended on the property.

2. MCK's Pond

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40mi from Kendallville · 5 sites · RVs · Paulding, OH

Small 4 hook-up lot. Great for one or two night stops while passing through the area. Lots overlook a 1.5 acre pond and a great sunset view. Cement and stone pads. No shade. Electric and water available on each lot. Quiet rural area 30 miles from city life of Ft. Wayne, IN or 60 miles from Toledo, OH. Pets are welcome, but please clean up after them.

3. Marshwiggle Farm

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44mi from Kendallville · 3 sites · Lodging · Vandalia, MI

Welcome to Marshwiggle Farm. Here on our little slice of paradise, we enjoy raising our family, some chickens and a few pigs! We grow a big garden filled with both vegetables and flowers. Our LGD, Yukon, guards the farm and happily makes sure the deer, raccoons and bunnies stay away. His perimeter is an electric fence up by our house so he won’t be visiting you. Your tent site is located on the back of our 18 acre farm and you have your own private lane to access the campsite. We are located next to a designated dark sky area so the stargazing is fantastic! Plus wildlife is abundant including our two Sandhill cranes that live on the pond. Dr Lawless Park is a designated DARK SKY and is located 1/4 of a mile away. This park has fantastic mountain biking and hiking so bring your bikes to enjoy a good ride! There is space to park your boat for use on the local lakes. Birch Lake is absolutely gorgeous and makes for a great kayak ride. Enjoy fishing or water sports on local Diamond or Donnell Lakes located within a few minutes of our farm. We are around 45 minutes from Amish country Shipshewana and Notre Dame Stadium. Nearest Commercial Airport: South Bend International Airport (~33 miles away) We are located 15 minutes away from grocery stores in case you forget something!

4. IKM Camping

44mi from Kendallville · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · Paulding, OH

Stop by to a secluded place next to a shop. 5 acres of hay surrounding the subway, and you get it all to yourself. Access to bathroom and pond. Local tours available.

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31mi from Kendallville · 2 sites · RVs · Montgomery, MI

No bathroom. Need to catch a few zzzzs on your road trip but afraid to sleep in your vehicle at a truck stop or rest area? Safe parking is available here in Amish Country with easy access to Interstate 80/90 and I69. Park by our outbuilding which is adjacent to woods owned by Amish neighbors. In the morning you can walk your dog or go jogging on the trails. See the night sky in all of its brilliance with no light pollution. Amish farms all around. No large motorhomes,

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Public campgrounds near Kendallville

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Pokagon Campground

22mi from Kendallville · 273 sites · Tents, RVs · in Pokagon State Park

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Harrison Lake Campground

48mi from Kendallville · 25 sites · Tents, RVs · in Harrison Lake State Park

Stories from the community

Outdoor living area. Two folding chairs to use by the fire, and one bundle of wood were included. Extra wood was nearby and could be purchased for $5/bundle. GREAT birdwatching, saw/heard close to 20 species.

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Etta

July 2025

Weekend Trip to Marshwiggle Farm

I had stayed at Marshwiggle previously on the bring-your-own-tent camp sites and it was awesome. This time when I booked, I didn't look too closely, so imagine my delight when I arrived and found a spacious, clean, bug-free tent with a full kitchen and a comfy queen bed! Sarah is a super responsive and accommodating host. I found s'mores supplies and a fresh vase of flowers when I arrived, and even though it was a disgusting 92 degrees and high humidity, the tent was pleasant-enough at night with the windows open. If you are not used to tent camping, I can see how this might feel too rustic, but as someone who usually does basic car camping, this was an incredible upgrade. I was staying in the area for a retreat, so I didn't cook any meals, but man, it would have be great to cook up some burgers or other things on the Blackstone and enjoy some local ciders by the fire. The kitchen seemed to have everything needed. I hope next time I come, I can stay long enough to get the breakfast add-on. The bathroom is also a nice upgrade from a typical vault toilet and I am grateful to have running water to wash my hands and face. The addition of the outdoor shower this year is FANTASTIC. It was so hot, I didn't use the heater, but it was really nice to take a cold shower before bed - just had to wait until it was late enough that the mosquitos were not completely swarming. I come to the area often, so I am already looking forward to my next stay!

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Alissa & Andy

July 2025

38 ft Class A

With pets

Weekend Trip to MCK's Pond

Great quiet little spot for a one night stay over on our way to Maine. We have little kids and were looking for somewhere quiet on the 4th and this fit the bill perfectly. The pond was perfect for a swim while our RV cooled down from the drive without AC and made for a lovely view to watch the sunset. We even saw fireworks in the distance. Would definitely stay again.