Families with children discover extensive recreational opportunities at Sycamore Springs Park, a privately managed campground near English, Indiana. The park spreads across a large area that includes both Deer Lake and Little Blue River, with over 20 playgrounds scattered throughout the grounds and a miniature village complete with schoolhouse and library for young visitors.
Campers consistently note the park's cleanliness and well-maintained facilities. Kelsie E. describes it as "unbelievably clean and well-kept park" with lakefront sites offering sunset views. The shower facilities receive frequent praise for strong water pressure and cleanliness, though one reviewer reported maintenance issues. Staff provides free firewood and hauls trash from individual site containers.
Water activities center around the fishing lake and Little Blue Creek, where visitors wade, swim, and fish for sunfish. The creek runs along the park's perimeter and provides cooling spots for dogs during warmer months. A steel bridge with spiral staircase offers elevated views, while multiple pavilions provide shelter during sudden weather changes. Golf cart rentals help navigate the expansive grounds, which also feature petting areas with goats and donkeys.
Access requires navigating a winding, hilly entrance road that some find challenging but manageable at slow speeds. Sites accommodate RVs up to 55 feet with full hookups available, though several reviewers mention sites run small and close together. The Deer Lake area (sites 405-408) provides electric hookups, while Timberlake sites (315-318) offer non-electric camping. Cell service works well for AT&T and Verizon users.
Reserve ahead during peak season, as lakefront sites fill quickly and the park attracts many families with its extensive children's amenities.
Description
Sycamore Springs’ 250 acres are home to 10 shelter houses, numerous playgrounds, fishing ponds, a softball field, basketball court, wedding chapel, 35 tent camping sites and 64 RV camping sites. As a bonus, firewood is free for campers. Sycamore Springs is family friendly (alcohol is not allowed) and offers sites for all types of camping. Water views are available and there are fire pits on all sites. Camping cabins are offered at a discounted rate during the week, and the fully furnished House of Annie & Bud also awaits.
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Map & DirectionsSycamore Springs Park is located in Indiana near English
Address
717 West Tunnel Hill Rd.
English, IN 47118
Coordinates
38.31446544 N
86.48009918 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 7/1/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 7/1/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Group
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 57 min from Louisville, KY
- 1 hr 12 min from Owensboro, KY
- 1 hr 14 min from Bloomington, IN
- 1 hr 20 min from Elizabethtown, KY






























