No horse campgrounds exist within the immediate Rockville area. Visitors seeking equestrian facilities will need to venture beyond Marshall County to find dedicated horse camping accommodations. Campgrounds near Rockville primarily cater to tent campers, RV enthusiasts, and those seeking cabin rentals, with hiking and water activities being the main recreational options rather than horseback riding.
What to do
Canoe Sugar Creek: Turkey Run State Park offers excellent paddling opportunities on Sugar Creek. "Turkey Run State Park is a huge campground (over 200 sites) just north of Terre Haute. There are lots of trails that offers hikers plenty of opportunities. Sugar Creek runs through the park for fishing and canoeing. The suspension footbridge across Sugar Creek is cool. Sugar Creek is also great for floating with inner tubes, canoes, or kayaks," notes Joel R. from Turkey Run State Park Campground.
Explore rugged hiking trails: The trail system at Turkey Run features unique terrain with stream crossings and challenging routes. "This park is just other-worldly. We loved it. We hiked Trail 3, which has the ladders, and parts of trail 10, 4, and 2. Trail 10 was nothing special but was relatively flat. It was pretty crowded but people were respectful," explains Kaley A.
Beat the crowds: Plan your activities strategically to avoid peak times. "In order to avoid crowds on the trails, we got there Thursday night so we could hike Friday morning / early afternoon. Saturday we rented a canoe from a canoe place right down the road from the campground. It was great and once we saw the crowds at the beach area of the park on Saturday afternoon, we were super glad we had been canoeing all day instead of fighting crowds at the park," advises Samantha S.
What campers like
Spacious, shaded sites: Many campsites provide good tree cover and ample room. "We stayed at site #35. It is in a very quiet, off the main road, in a circle, in full shade. It's is very close to the restroom but a distance from the camp store and dumpster. The site was clean and well equipped with a fire ring and picnic table," writes Michelle M. about Turkey Run Canoe & Camping.
Clean facilities: The bathrooms and shower houses receive positive reviews. "The bathrooms were super clean and the showers were hot with good water pressure," reports Samantha S. Similarly, Kaley A. notes, "The bathrooms were okay. They were older but seemed to be fairly well maintained."
Diverse terrain: The unique landscape differentiates this area from typical Midwest campgrounds. "This state park is definitely the Gem of Indiana. There are lots of view stops along the river, the suspension bridge is super neat, and the rocks, waterfalls, and streams will have you awestruck the whole time," shares Maggie M.
What you should know
Site leveling challenges: Be prepared for uneven terrain at many sites. "The campground is located in a mature tree woods, so some sites are not as level as others," explains Joel R. Michelle M. confirms this at Mill Creek Park, stating "The site is very uneven. It definitely slopes to the back corner. It was difficult to level our camper but we got it in the end."
Wildlife encounters: Local wildlife may be quite bold around campsites. "As some other reviews stated, watch out for the raccoons. Those guys are not afraid of anything," warns Samantha S.
Site selection tips: Not all sites offer equal privacy or amenities. "Also, the open, grassy area sites don't offer any privacy. If that's what you're looking for, try to get a wooded site on the outsides that back up to woods. The majority of those have a decent number of trees separating you from the site next to you," advises Samantha S.
Tips for camping with families
Choose sites strategically: Corner sites often provide more space for children. "Booked late for this one but ended up with a great corner spot in the middle of a turn off from the main drive. Checked out the hiking trails which were beautiful and highly recommended," shares Monica C.
Trail difficulty considerations: Assess trail difficulty before heading out with children. Kaley A. mentions, "There are lots of inclines and steps, not much of it was extremely easy hiking, but we did see lots of families with kids doing just fine." This suggests that while challenging, many trails remain accessible to families with proper preparation.
Recreational variety: The area offers multiple activity options for different age groups. "There is a lot to do at this state park. We hiked the #3 and #5 trails and it took us about 2 hours. It was very busy but everyone was very polite. It was a great stay all around," reports Michelle M.
Tips from RVers
Electrical service considerations: Most sites offer electrical hookups, but sharing arrangements vary. "The electric is shared with another site which could be a problem if you have the same type of service since there is only one 50 amp, one 30 amp, and one 20 amp service per hook up," explains Scott B. about Turkey Run State Park Campground.
Water access planning: Water fill stations may require strategic timing. "There is portable water at the entrance but the road coming and going to the campsite is only wide enough for one rig and you will block traffic while you are filling up," notes Scott B.
Power available for electric vehicles: Some sites can accommodate charging needs. "All sites are electric at Turkey Run. $23 per night... No water hookups at the site but all except the 'youth sites' had 110, 30, and 50 amp power. I was able to charge my EV without issue," reports leif D.
