Reviews

Daphne

I have been coming to lake Rudolph for about the past 10 years and love the place. I almost always come with atleast 3 people in the fall It is a fun place there are many things to do and this year the beds were actually comfortable. Except that the wifi wasn't great wich it never was because obviously it's camping, and some of the sheets were dirty so was the floor. But other than that I would say 4 out of 5 stars. Also make sure you bring your own towels! I almost forgot I'm glad I didn't.

Brian Toler

Okay, so this was our first time here for the Halloween events going on. We had 2 cabins and a rv spot. We loved the child events that had, it was super fun. But the golf cart parade was the worst disaster ever. It happened at 9pm and it was so unorganized, you had a bunch of drunk people driving the golf carts, blasting music and not going the right way, almost crashing into each other. You had all these kids thinking candy was being given out only to see a bunch of unorganized drunk adults blasting music or teenagers driving them all crazy. That was RIDICULOUS. It was just so chaotic. Also, the beds in the 2 bedroom/1 bath cabins were the most uncomfortable beds I have ever slept on in my life. We ended up going home a night early because of how bad our backs hurt and how we didn’t get sleep at all the entire weekend trip. Also no towels, rags, blankets, pillows. I mean, just the absolute bare minimum place I have ever stayed. This is such a fun idea and concept but definitely need better control on all the drunk people driving around, teenagers driving around on these golf carts. I can’t tell you how many times I saw people almost crashing into each other. Unattended teenagers and children, the golf cart parade was the most unorganized thing I have ever witnessed. I’d be back if they fixed a few issues.

Victoria Reed

My family and I just stayed at the cabins and when I say it was perfect I mean it! The cabin was cute and cozy with plenty of room for us (group of 6). We rented a golf cart which I would say is a absolute MUST. The amenities are so nice. The water park wasn't open sadly but it looked so nice and clean! The camp store was nice and clean and had everything you could need! All of the employees were friendly and extremely helpful! The only problem at the cabin was the door was a bit finicky to get to lock and unlocked and it needed a good sweep when we got there but other than that everything was perfect! We will definitely be back!

Kaycee Barnett

We had such a wonderful experience at Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph! The cabin we stayed in was spacious, clean, and well-stocked with all the kitchen necessities we could need! The bedrooms were roomy and comfortable—just don’t forget to bring your own linens and towels (this is clearly stated in the welcome email). Check-in and check-out were seamless, and renting a golf cart is absolutely worth it—ours was well-maintained and made getting around the resort a breeze. One of our favorite parts of the trip is the golf cart parade—it’s such a fun, festive event for everyone- whether you’re participating in the parade or simply watching from your site! Be sure to bring decorations and get in on the fun! While Holiday World brought us to the area, we’ve come to love the campground just as much—it’s truly an attraction in its own right! From free putt-putt and the refreshing pool to the daily events organized by the friendly activities staff, there’s always something going on. A big highlight for our kids was the on-site mining experience and arcade! A special shoutout to Matt and the team—due to unexpected circumstances, my son wasn’t able to visit Holiday World, but the staff went above and beyond to make sure he still had a blast every single day. If you’re visiting Santa Claus, IN, make sure to explore all the other unique local attractions too—you won’t be disappointed. We can’t wait to come back!

Colleen Salas

We had such a great time staying at Lake Rudolph! We rented a cabin for our family getaway—while it was a bit on the small side, it was cozy and had everything we needed. That’s what camping is all about anyway, right? The location couldn’t have been better—super close to Holiday World, which made it easy to head back after a long, fun day at the park. We also spent a full day at the Lake Rudolph pool and water slide area, which was perfect for cooling off. We rented a cabana right by the splash pad, which worked out great for our little ones. One of the absolute highlights was the Saturday night glow parade—over 100 golf carts decked out with lights, music, candy, and beads. We decorated our own cart and had a blast participating! Just a heads-up: since it’s a family campground, there are lots of kids on bikes and scooters, so be sure to drive slow and stay alert. As long as you’re cautious, it’s a safe and fun environment for everyone. We also loved the new activity center—they’ve added mini golf, an arcade, gemstone mining, and even an ice cream shop near the basketball courts. The kids were in heaven! All in all, it was a fantastic trip and we’ll definitely be back again. Highly recommend Lake Rudolph for a fun and family-friendly camping adventure!

807shaunr

UPDATE MAY 15 2025||The prices have gotten even worse this summer. Now for two nights of tent camping, its 221.87 if you want to reserve your site and actually make sure you get it. You can risk not getting the site you chose for $40.00 less. Yep they charge you $40.00 to keep the site you reserved. I was planning on maybe taking my child in OCT, keep in mind the pool and waterslides will be closed so I was planning on getting a golf cart for just Saturday to keep us busy. Now the total for 2 nights of sleeping in a tent with a site of your choosing and a golf cart for one night. DRUM ROLLLLLLL BRBRBRBRBBRRBRBRB $291.87!!!!.... we can literally stay in a lake front hotel near navy pier right on the lake in Chicago for that price. Sun and Fun outdoors has ruined this place, I wish Holiday World would have bought it, they would have kept prices within reason and not made it look like a retirement community. Pathetic to charge someone that much to sleep on the ground.

Candace Lynn

My family booked a Christmas cabin for the weekend. We traveled from Tennessee to visit Holiday World, so we chose Sun outdoors to stay since it is conveniently located. We arrived at 3pm to check in. The girl working the lobby was on the phone when we walked in and after a few minutes she acknowledged us and very quickly got us checked in. We weren't told where our cabin was located or even that we would have to enter a code to go through the gate. After finally finding our cabin, we unloaded our vehicle and started putting stuff away then noticed that our water was not working at all. Had to call the after hours number to get assistance in correcting the problem. A few moments later a young man came and fixed it outside. We chose to explore the resort but unfortunately most amenities were closed. We did enjoy the arcade, however several games took credits but didn't actually work. We returned to the cabin to relax for the night only to find out that the Wi-Fi signal was horrible and would not connect well enough to be able to enjoy anything on TV. Quite unfortunate since there are 3 smart TVs in the cabin, yet you can't watch anything on them because of the weak signal. You're charged "resort fees" that supposedly cover all of the activities and also Wi-Fi so that seems like a ripoff when the wifi doesn't work and most of the things were closed. Also, Holiday World closed at 5pm on Saturday however their recordings from their rides played on repeat all the way thru 2 am Sunday morning. We also noticed ants all over the living room the first night of our stay. They seemed to just get worse throughout the stay. The area is beautiful with great views and I definitely recommend renting a golf cart if you choose to stay here. We enjoyed the gas grill, the beautiful, huge deck and all the area to ride the golf carts. I would probably stay again but not in a rush to go back. I would suggest packing food or stopping along the way somewhere other than Santa Claus to purchase groceries for your trip. We could not believe the prices in the town and regretted not being fully stocked

Candace Lynn

My family booked a Christmas cabin for the weekend. We traveled from Tennessee to visit Holiday World, so we chose Sun outdoors to stay since it is conveniently located. We arrived at 3pm to check in. The girl working the lobby was on the phone when we walked in and after a few minutes she acknowledged us and very quickly got us checked in. We weren't told where our cabin was located or even that we would have to enter a code to go through the gate. After finally finding our cabin, we unloaded our vehicle and started putting stuff away then noticed that our water was not working at all. Had to call the after hours number to get assistance in correcting the problem. A few moments later a young man came and fixed it outside. We chose to explore the resort but unfortunately most amenities were closed. We did enjoy the arcade, however several games took credits but didn't actually work. We returned to the cabin to relax for the night only to find out that the Wi-Fi signal was horrible and would not connect well enough to be able to enjoy anything on TV. Quite unfortunate since there are 3 smart TVs in the cabin, yet you can't watch anything on them because of the weak signal. You're charged "resort fees" that supposedly cover all of the activities and also Wi-Fi so that seems like a ripoff when the wifi doesn't work and most of the things were closed. Also, Holiday World closed at 5pm on Saturday however their recordings from their rides played on repeat all the way thru 2 am Sunday morning. We also noticed ants all over the living room the first night of our stay. They seemed to just get worse throughout the stay. The area is beautiful with great views and I definitely recommend renting a golf cart if you choose to stay here. We enjoyed the gas grill, the beautiful, huge deck and all the area to ride the golf carts. I would probably stay again but not in a rush to go back. I would suggest packing food or stopping along the way somewhere other than Santa Claus to purchase groceries for your trip. We could not believe the prices in the town and regretted not being fully stocked

Sarah Ray

Love this campground!!! We come ever year around mothers day and it's the perfect time to come before the campground is packed!! They have sooo many golf carts to rent but they are definitely expensive

Samuel Haines

Great campground. I do miss the inflatable slide though, that was awesome. I also think some pickleball courts would be an awesome addition here with its rapid growth in popularity. Plus the courts don’t take up as much space as tennis courts. And y’all could rent out paddles/balls for free for the people who didn’t bring their own. Overall, great place located right next to an even better place.

Samuel Haines

Great campground. I do miss the inflatable slide though, that was awesome. I also think some pickleball courts would be an awesome addition here with its rapid growth in popularity. Plus the courts don’t take up as much space as tennis courts. And y’all could rent out paddles/balls for free for the people who didn’t bring their own. Overall, great place located right next to an even better place.

Maddy Cain

Absolutely ridiculous they want an additional $40 fee to hold the campground I selected. Never have I seen a campsite do this. Money hungry and greedy is all that it. Anywhere else site selection is included in cost. Pathetic. I’ll be looking elsewhere. After that $40 it’s the same as a motel room.

Maddy Cain

Absolutely ridiculous they want an additional $40 fee to hold the campground I selected. Never have I seen a campsite do this. Money hungry and greedy is all that it. Anywhere else site selection is included in cost. Pathetic. I’ll be looking elsewhere. After that $40 it’s the same as a motel room.

807shaunr

Every year they raise the price. They find the dumbest reasons to do so. $50.00 a night to tent camp, So 100.00 for the weekend. Now here is where it gets fun. They charge you an extra 30.00 for a "resort fee" I'm sleeping on the ground smh, AND THEN once you pick your campsite they want an extra 40.00 to guarantee that site. LMAO WHAT!?? Some of these tent sites are on a hill ECT terrible. Before sun and fun outdoors bought this place it was AMAZING... I refuse to fall in line and spend that sort of money to tent camp. INSANE

Edwond Wilson

We take our RV here once or twice a year. The grounds are nice, they have a variety of things to do including a small arcade, fishing, tarils, putt putt, pools, water slides and the campers decorate for Halloween. They offer cabins for rent as well.