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Pole Run Pen.

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75 reviews
 · Warsaw, Kosciusko, Indiana
17.5 acres hosted by Gary S.
1 RV/tent site
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This is an extremely private setting that you will love if you don't mind working a little to get there!Paddle your kayak or canoe to this private campsite on the riverbank of the beautiful Tippecanoe River fed by 88 lakes. The site is accessible via the river for those that like to kayak camp.  For those less adventurous, the site is also accessible on foot via a short trail through the woods.  The campsite offers extreme privacy.  Once there, You'll be surrounded by some of the tallest trees that northern Indiana has to offer. Your camp neighbors consist of deer, beaver, river otters, mink, owls, Bald Eagles, raccoon, ducks, geese, coyotes, rabbits, bats, opossum, muskrat, squirrels, snakes, turtles, frogs, and many species of birds. As nature intended, this is a primitive site in which you must bring everything with you and take everything with you when you leave. This is what "real" camping is all about! Campfire wood may be scavenged from the surrounding woods from dead or fallen trees.  Precut firewood is also available at the backup site at no charge as long as it lasts.  Parking is located at the backup site.  You can drive your car, truck, motorcycle, or small motorhome right to the backup site using a well manicured solid dirt/sand drive.  Occasionally, mother nature unleashes a torrential rain and the Tippecanoe River rises to flood stage inundating the riverside site making it unusable.  When that happens, you MUST use the backup site which is on high ground.  When the river is at flood stage, floodwater nearly surrounds the entirety of the backup site.  This makes the backup site a very unique camping experience as well!  
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Tippecanoe Riverside

96% (88)
RV/tent site · Sleeps 20 · Vehicles under 35 ft
Paddle your kayak or canoe to this private campsite on the riverbank of the beautiful Tippecanoe River fed by 88 lakes. The site is accessible via the river for those that like to kayak camp.  For those less adventurous, the site is also accessible on foot via a short trail through the woods.  The campsite offers extreme privacy.  Once there, You'll be surrounded by some of the tallest trees that northern Indiana has to offer. Your camp neighbors consist of deer, beaver, river otters, mink, owls, Bald Eagles, raccoon, ducks, geese, coyotes, rabbits, bats, opossum, muskrat, squirrels, snakes, turtles, frogs, and many species of birds. As nature intended, this is a primitive site in which you must bring everything with you and take everything with you when you leave. This is what "real" camping is all about! Campfire wood may be scavenged from the surrounding woods from dead or fallen trees.  Precut firewood is also available at the backup site at no charge as long as it lasts.  Parking is located at the backup site.  You can drive your car, truck, motorcycle, or small motorhome right to the backup site using a well manicured solid dirt/sand drive.  Occasionally, mother nature unleashes a torrential rain and the Tippecanoe River rises to flood stage inundating the riverside site making it unusable.  When that happens, you MUST use the backup site which is on high ground.  When the river is at flood stage, floodwater nearly surrounds the entirety of the backup site.  This makes the backup site a very unique camping experience as well!  
Campfires allowed
Toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
from
$77
/ night
for NaN guests

Reviews

96% Recommend89 ratings · 75 reviews
Mixed feelings
· October 2024
26 ft travel trailer ·
Tippecanoe Riverside
Nice location, a little tlc on the property would be a good idea.
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Brian V.
3 reviews
Recommends
· September 2024
Tent · Group trip ·
Tippecanoe Riverside
The property had beautiful views. The solidarity was amazing. Best way to relax and shut off from the world
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Jonathan P.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2024
Tent · With kids ·
Tippecanoe Riverside
Highly recommend this spot for a big group! Enough space, host is great! We really enjoyed our weekend here. We will definitely be coming back.
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Johanna H.
2 years on Hipcamp
Not recommend
· November 2023
Can’t Recommend
Tent ·
Tippecanoe Riverside
Lot was noisy with dogs and other visible structures. Didn’t quite feel secluded. Road back to the site was muddy and impossible to get a car back. We had our gear in backpacks but chose not to stay. A little unkept. It’s a work in progress, I guess.
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Kevin P.
3 reviews
Recommends
· October 2023
Tent · With pets ·
Tippecanoe Riverside
Stayed here a second time and had another nice escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. It rained a lot, but we still enjoyed ourselves and managed to stay dry. Will continue coming back again soon!
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Chris S.
5 reviews
Recommends
· September 2023
Tent · With pets ·
Tippecanoe Riverside
Awesome site! Gary was absolutely wonderful! Kayaking was so much fun! I would definitely come Back!
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Sondra S.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2023
Tent · Group trip ·
Tippecanoe Riverside
Really liked camping here, beautiful little campsite. Owner was very nice and respectful. Only complaint is that the path back could be a little easier and accessible, other than that was fantastic.
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Taryn E.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2023
Tent · With kids ·
Tippecanoe Riverside
We had a great time at Gary’s property. The riverside camping area was well worth the work of lugging our gear to the site. We had a blast and didn’t have to worry about disturbing or being disturbed by other campers. Great spot!
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Sean L.
2 reviews
Recommends
· June 2023
Tent · With kids ·
Tippecanoe Riverside
Great sucluded spot. We all had a great time fishing, kayaks, and swimming. Would definitely camp there again. Thanks Gary!
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Sean L.
2 reviews
Recommends
· June 2023
Tent · Group trip ·
Tippecanoe Riverside
Absolutely amazing spot. The owner is so friendly and welling to help in every way. Very clean private area surrounding with trees and water. The only thing that got me tired, is moving our stuff from cars to the camp site, as you have to carry all your stuff and walk around 150 yards to get there. The owner provided us with all wood we need there, but you have to axe it. Definitely would recommend it to other, and will visit again.
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Abdullah A.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· November 2022
Tent ·
Tippecanoe Riverside
Gary was a great host and very accommodating. Highly recommend!
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David T.
2 reviews
Recommends
· October 2022
Perfect River Campsite
Tent · With kids ·
Tippecanoe Riverside
Gary is an excellent host with some incredible land. Super nice guy. Supplied us with some great firewood, offered us some food they had cooked up at the backup site, and it just felt like if there was anything we needed he would have helped us out. I couldn’t be more jealous of his river property. Highly recommended! I have kayaked the Tippecanoe River from the CCAC to the 650W bridge many times, and this was the most challenging trip of all. I would have never guessed when I booked this campsite that I’d be wishing for MORE water. The river was lowww and made for a challenging trip, particularly for my 11 year old nephew. If you plan on doing this float I recommend Google “USGS Tippecanoe river Ora” and see what the flow/discharge rate is at that station; I’ve found that 400cfs is pretty ideal for fairly low and clear water that is still easily navigable. Currently it’s about 250cfs which is far too low for a clean float.
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Paul R.
2 reviews
Not recommend
· August 2022
Great Kyaking!
Tent · Group trip ·
Tippecanoe Riverside
We stayed two nights look at our detailed review. We had a wonderful stsy
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M W.
9 reviews
Recommends
· August 2022
Great site great kayaking
Tent · Group trip ·
Tippecanoe Riverside
Kayaking on the tippacanoe river was beautiful. Full of wildlife. Woke in late night to the who who hoo who call of Barr owls and woodpeckers (and a rooster or two) at sunrise. River current is low but definitely not sluggish. Water is crystal clear. Lots of river grass indicating good health of water. Could drift downstream with little effort and upstream was very manageable in terms of how strenuous. Easy portage from the site to the river. The primary campsite next to river was too damp to use and we were car based so the site up on dry ground was perfect. Easy in and out. Plenty of space for our cook tent and Roofnest tent. Can’t drive right up to the river even when dry but it is only a couple hundred yards. Really pretty. Plenty of firewood. Gary said if lucky we might find some native american arrowhead but we didn’t really look but sandy washout areas are the best places to look Gary noted. Area has a lot of history. Highly recommend this river and Gary’s hospitality.
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M W.
9 reviews
Recommends
· August 2022
Rogue camping
Tent ·
Tippecanoe Riverside
If you can get back to the river it’s awesome. Not an easy hike with gear. There are other places to camp at the start of the trail that are much easier just not what we were after. The host is super cool met him the week before the trip to look around but never saw him while camping. The river had many trees down and is almost to dangerous to kayak at this point. Make sure you know what areas are clear before trying. Don’t go by what just anyone says. Make sure it’s someone that has recently floated. The bathroom is a bucket in a shed filled with the biggest spiders I’ve ever seen. For a Rogue experience this place was awesome!
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Tyler W.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2022
Tent · Group trip ·
Tippecanoe Riverside
Gary was a great host this place has everything you could need and is very relaxing. Will definitely be staying next time I'm in town.
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Andrew S.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2022
Tent · Group trip ·
Tippecanoe Riverside
Great spot!! Very friendly host! Along with some great fishing!
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Connor U.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2022
Tent ·
Tippecanoe Riverside
Gary’s property is great! Tucked away from everything right off the river. Super quiet with tons of space to spread out. I love that Gary only rents to one group at a time… made for a super quiet and primitive retreat. Gary was a fantastic host, made sure we had fresh cut wood and everything we needed for a great stay! Had fun kayaking, too. Don’t miss the firefly show at night…. magical!
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Jacqueline S.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2022
Perfect little slice of land!
Tent · With pets ·
Tippecanoe Riverside
Absolutely loved staying at Gary’s place! Beautiful private spot. Loved the river and the access to the kayaks. Would highly recommend! Gary is super kind and makes you feel welcomed and cared for.
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Rosemary B.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2022
First Group Camping Trip Successful
Tent · Group trip ·
Tippecanoe Riverside
Gary was the best host you could ask for. We ended up in the back up site but had way more fun than we anticipated. It was a cozy little site that housed 14 of us beautifully. Kayaking on the river right off the site was the cherry on top of a sweet deal. Couldn't have been happier with our experience, and can't recommend this site more. Thanks a ton Gary!
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Raymond S.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2022
Tent · With pets ·
Tippecanoe Riverside
We enjoyed the backup site due to mud and had a blast! 4 families with a mix of tents and campers. The circular site was perfect for us to spread out but also hang out around the fire in the center. Gary greeted us upon arrival and was super responsive. Really great spot!
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Julia M.
6 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2021
Great Weekend Getaway
Tippecanoe Riverside
Highly recommend this site for a getaway weekend. Gary was incredibly nice & accommodating. He had a fire going for us when we arrived and made sure we had all we needed for the weekend--he even had an alternate site option in the event there was too much water from the rain. We had more than enough firewood for the weekend and cooked meals, hung out, and enjoyed the river & forest scenery. Would love to come back another time.
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Peter L.
5 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2021
Group trip ·
Tippecanoe Riverside
Wonderful stay! Gary was very welcoming and was a great host! Loved the site and the river that flows through. It was the peaceful weekend we were looking for!
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Nicolette R.
2 reviews
Recommends
· October 2021
Tippecanoe Riverside
Stay at Gary’s was awesome! We got in late on Friday night and he even got a fire going for us on our arrival. Took kayaks out on the water for the day, everything was great. Loved the no frills peaceful getaway! Will definitely come back.
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Jessica S.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2021
Tippecanoe Riverside
Campsite was well taken care of and right on the water’s edge. Great for kayak/canoe access and some bank fishing. Gary was great and you can tell that he really takes pride in providing guests with a pleasant place to stay. Definitely recommend this spot for anyone looking for a more secluded location to setup camp.
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Tony G.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2021
Tippecanoe Riverside
I stayed at Gary’s spot with my dog, and it was perfect for our much needed weekend getaway. The more remote camping location, when it’s not flooded, is incredibly peaceful with the orchestra of birds and wildlife singing in the background. Bring lots of bug spray (: We’ll be back!!
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Chris S.
5 reviews
Recommends
· September 2021
Little Indiana Camping Oasis
Group trip ·
Tippecanoe Riverside
Gary’s little camping oasis is a must visit. I’m always in awe of the beautiful places Indiana has to offer and Gary’s land was no exception. The primitive site is just remote enough but not too remote and boasts riverside views (we got a site of a blue heron during a morning dip). The mini cabin/barn feels like a little tiny home and provides good shelter from the rain- we loved the option of it though we set up tent next to it. Gary was the perfect host- very kind and accommodating. He greeted us w his dogs and brought us extra fire wood, and was available for questions, but did not “bother” us beyond that. Five out of five recommend! Thanks, Gary!
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Nik R.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2021
Group trip ·
Tippecanoe Riverside
Great place to camp. The “backup” sight is where I camped and it was great. Just a short walk to the river, where I went kayaking for most of the day. I plan on returning soon.
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Nicolas O.
6 reviews
Recommends
· August 2021
Nice camping
Tippecanoe Riverside
Very cool place to be for relaxation. Very nice host, actually asked if we needed anything. Little different than we pictured and really couldn't Camp by the river site to flooding from before but it was a pleasure to walk down to and explore. Great little cabin to chill in. Lots of wood and trails. Use lots of bug spray you are by the river..
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Bobbi W.
2 reviews
Recommends
· August 2021
Group trip ·
Tippecanoe Riverside
We stayed at the backup site due to flooding from the recent storms. The site was setup very well. And the location is beautiful. There were two campfires (one had a proper pit) and plenty of wood. When we got there, we did have to tidy up a bit (tree branches, bottles and beer cans left from previous campers I assume). We heard roosters and sheep at night - which was really funny. Plan ahead for the mosquitos - we just had some spray-on repellent and a couple of candles. We were a little bummed that we couldn't canoe. We paddled out into the water but found a downed tree blocking the river. So we just packed up and went to Winona for the day!
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Chris W.
3 years on Hipcamp

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Warsaw, Kosciusko, Indiana, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Gary S.

Joined in May 2016
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