Glamping Near Oakland City, IN, US: 12 Best Luxury Glamping Sites 2025

Glamping in Oakland City means ditching leaky tents for heated domes, tiny cabins, and furnished yurts—22 options with real beds and showers, not sleeping bags on the ground. Average stays run $77 a night, but you’ll spot options as low as $35 if you book early. Campfires are allowed, wifi’s reliable, and you’ll find hot showers at most sites. Horseback riding and swimming are big draws here, and snow sports kick in when winter hits. If you want a local tip, check out Lost River Hostel (19 reviews) for friendly hosts and quirky spaces, Sugar Tree Farm (17 reviews) for farm stays, or Sleeping Bear Retreat (10 reviews) for easy access to trails. You’ll find glamping sites dotted around forest clearings and next to quiet creeks—much more comfort, way less hassle.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Glamping in Oakland City means ditching leaky tents for heated domes, tiny cabins, and furnished yurts—22 options with real beds and showers, not sleeping bags on the ground. Average stays run $77 a night, but you’ll spot options as low as $35 if you book early. Campfires are allowed, wifi’s reliable, and you’ll find hot showers at most sites. Horseback riding and swimming are big draws here, and snow sports kick in when winter hits. If you want a local tip, check out Lost River Hostel (19 reviews) for friendly hosts and quirky spaces, Sugar Tree Farm (17 reviews) for farm stays, or Sleeping Bear Retreat (10 reviews) for easy access to trails. You’ll find glamping sites dotted around forest clearings and next to quiet creeks—much more comfort, way less hassle.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. The Farm-ish Camp & Gather Barn

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18mi from Oakland City · 94 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Owensville, IN

Camp and gather at our family owned farm- The Farm-ish Momstead, also known as The Martin Family Farm. Available for primitive camping, day use, or event gathering. Amenities could include the use of the event barn for groups and events, a lake, fishing (bring your own pole and tackle, kayak or SUPs), bonfire pits, a shelter house, and a reliving farm experience if you choose to take part- beef cows, dairy goats (often including milking and goat kids), a mini highland cow, and chickens. Included in your stay is our resident Safety Manager, our collie Tilly. Please know she has a job to do and her best tool is her voice. You may hear barking as she keeps critters away. Other than that, she’s super friendly, although she may forget her manners at times and jump when excited.

2. Sleeping Bear Retreat

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40mi from Oakland City · 11 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · French Lick, IN

Sleeping Bear Retreat is located on over 60 beautifully wooded acres in scenic French Lick, Indiana. Whether you are looking for a quiet weekend getaway, a low cost family vacation, or a group stay, we are the place for you. We are pet friendly, as long as the pet is friendly, and on a leash.

3. Backer Half Hundred Acres

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34mi from Oakland City · 5 sites · Lodging · Saint Meinrad, IN

Great piece of secluded land with a cool fire pit and some great walking trails. Chairs and fire tools available. We have 62 acres in total, with a homemade suspension bridge, a tree house, chickens, goats, and a friendly dog. A small spring-fed stream runs right by camp. Plenty of nature to see and enjoy out here.

4. Lincoln State Park

299 sites · Gentryville, Indiana

Lincoln State Park: A Tribute to Nature and History.

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5. Harmonie State Park

202 sites · New Harmony, Indiana

Discover Harmonie State Park's scenic trails and historic charm.

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6. Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph

28mi from Oakland City · 518 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Santa Claus, IN

Discover the unparalleled charm of Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph, the premier destination for glamping enthusiasts and families seeking adventure. Nestled just moments away from the thrilling Holiday World Theme Park and Splashin' Safari Water Park, this award-winning campground offers a unique blend of comfort and excitement. Recognized as a two-time National RV Park of the Year, Lake Rudolph has earned accolades as the best RV Park in Indiana by Readers Digest. It has also been highlighted by U.S. News & World Report as one of the 11 most family-friendly campgrounds and featured by TravelChannel.com among the top 10 best campgrounds for families. Open from May 1st to October 31st, this family-friendly haven boasts a variety of accommodations, including cozy cabins and cottages, as well as RV sites. During the first three weekends of December, guests can enjoy special Christmas Cabin packages. On-site amenities include Santa's Splashdown Waterpark, an activity center, an arcade, and a well-stocked camp store, ensuring that there’s never a dull moment. Experience the magic of Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph and see for yourself why it stands out as the best RV park in Indiana. Whether you're looking for outdoor activities, nearby restaurants, or simply a relaxing getaway, this campground has it all

Public campgrounds near Oakland City

Lincoln State Campground

25mi from Oakland City · 299 sites · Tents, RVs · in Lincoln State Park

Harmonie State Campground

38mi from Oakland City · 202 sites · Tents, RVs · in Harmonie State Park

Stories from the community

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Krista

3 weeks ago

Group trip

Weekend Trip to The Farm-ish Camp & Gather Barn

Beautiful place and perfect for what we needed. Carrie was so helpful and friendly. We felt very welcomed.

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Shelley

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Sleeping Bear Retreat

I loved camping here. The teepees are such a great retreat, I chose one with power which was a luxury. Enjoyed cooking over a fire with my own picnic table nearby. Even set up my hammock behind the teepee with some well placed trees. The bathrooms were very well maintained and even had an outdoor sink to wash hands and a separate large sink to clean dishes. The grounds are lovely and I will definitely be back to camp again.

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Mark

October 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Sleeping Bear Retreat

This was a perfect glamping experience. We definitely wanna come back, but bring our family and friends too! Plus, it’s super convenient to be 10 mins away from downtown with shops and restaurants.

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Ryan

August 2025

With kids

2 nights at Sleeping Bear Retreat

This was our first Hipcamp visit so far and we were not disappointed at all! Very unique campsite and lots of things to do for the kids. It was very private and we didn’t see or hear much from anyone. We definitely recommend checking it out and we will definitely be back for the haunted trail in October. A+ experience

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austin

June 2025

2 nights at Sleeping Bear Retreat

I had absolutely wonderful experience. I would certainly recommend and return myself.

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Ashley

March 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Sleeping Bear Retreat

This was such a fun & unique way to camp! The wagon is very spacious and tall enough for my 6'3" husband to walk around in! There were 2 cots and 2 twin mattresses on bedframes. They also had a table and 2 chairs. The bathrooms (real plumbing!) were very close to the covered wagon and they were very clean! We were here in March and the overnight temps were in the low 40s. It was definitely cold and I wouldn't recommend going until it's a bit warmer overnight! During the day it was very comfortable though! The campsite is very close to downtown French Lick and we were able to stop for a coffee and a view of the hotels on our way out of town!