Where to Stay During Solar Eclipse Weekend

Posted on February 27, 2024

If you haven’t secured a place to stay during the 2024 Solar Eclipse, have no fear! The Santa Claus, Indiana, area has hotels, cabins, campsites, and vacation rentals still available during Eclipse Weekend, April 5-8, 2024.  

Cabins, Cottages, & Vacation Rentals 

Spread out and relax! Experience totality at Santa’s Lakeside Cottages or Lincoln Pines Lakefront Resort. Select from one- or two-bedroom cabins with great playgrounds where younger guests can burn off some energy. Each resort is offering a special deal for Eclipse Weekend; click the links above to find out more. 

Vacation rentals are available throughout the Santa Claus, Indiana – and nearby – area. From Mistletoe Manor, which sleeps up to 21 people, to Lincoln’s Hideaway, near Lincoln State Park. Most vacation rentals offer a clear view of the southern Indiana sky! Find a vacation rental that fits your needs for Eclipse Weekend.  

Hotels & Motels 

Book a room at Santa’s Lodge and receive a discount during Eclipse Weekend. Or stay just down the road at the Quality Inn & Suites in Rockport—the more nights you stay, the more you save! Both properties feature an indoor pool to enjoy before or after the solar event takes place. Click the links above for offer details. 

Other area hotels include Baymont Inn & Suites and Motel 6 in Dale, located right off I-64. 

Guest House 

Enjoy a quaint and peaceful weekend at the Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House. Tour the incredible grounds, shop at the onsite Saint Meinrad Books and Gifts, and then visit Monte Cassino to experience the Solar Eclipse.  

Go Camping 

Enjoy eclipse weekend with a stay under the stars! Camp sites are still available at Lincoln State Park in Lincoln City, and there are tons of things to do at the park all weekend long, including the Total Eclipse of the Park event on Sunday, April 7. 

Prefer to camp somewhere that’s a little off the beaten path, yet still close to all the action? Opt to stay at the beautiful and relaxing Oakridge Campground in Rockport.  

Make it a Weekend 

Whatever you do, be sure to make it a weekend and enjoy the many events and activities planned to celebrate the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse. We’re adding events and activities as we find out so keep checking our Events Page for Eclipse-related fun. And find out where to view the Solar Eclipse throughout the Santa Claus, Indiana, area on Monday, April 8, 2024. 

Have questions about what to expect? See our list of solar eclipse FAQs to help you stay educated, informed, and safe!