Managed by the Army Corps of Engineers within the camping near J. Edward Roush Recreation Area, Kil-So-Quah sits along the eastern shore of Roush Lake and splits into two distinct zones as you drive deeper into the property. Near the entrance, open grassy sites with electric and water hookups accommodate RVs alongside two playgrounds. Further in, the road transitions into a wooded stretch where non-electric sites sit among enough trees to create some separation between neighbors. One reviewer noted the campground "accommodates both luxury rv campers and more rustic private tent or hammock goers," which holds up as an accurate read of the layout.
Crowd patterns here are worth factoring into any plan. Summer holiday weekends tend to fill the roughly 60 sites quickly, and the traffic in and out can be steady even on ordinary weekends. Weekdays are a different story. As Darrell B. puts it, "Hardly anyone here and so peaceful." Reservations are available, which matters most during peak season. Campers who prefer more elbow room would do well to book mid-week or outside of summer holidays.
The lake provides the main draw for many visitors. The wooded sites back up toward an overlook of Roush Lake, and bird watching gets a specific mention in reviews, with eagles sighted in the area. Campers should also expect occasional gunfire noise from a shooting range across the lake. It is not constant, but it is audible. Pit toilets serve the campground. No bathhouse is on site, though reviewers consistently describe the outhouses as clean.
Electric sites run around $15 to $25 per night depending on hookup type. Tina H. notes the electric sites are "small and not private," which is a fair heads-up for anyone expecting spacious pull-throughs. The campground is open year-round, and access is available by car, boat, or on foot. For those staging a longer trip through northeast Indiana, campgrounds near Huntington give a broader picture of what the region has available. Nearby, J E Roush Lake Fish and Wildlife Area offers another option worth comparing. Kil-So-Quah rewards campers who time their visit well and come with realistic expectations about the facilities.
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Map & DirectionsKil-So-Quah is located in Indiana near Huntington
Coordinates
40.84300079 N
85.43600075 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Group
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 27 min from Fort Wayne, IN
- 57 min from Muncie, IN
- 1 hr 6 min from Kokomo, IN
- 1 hr 40 min from Elkhart, IN
