Best Campgrounds near Avon, IN
The western suburbs of Indianapolis, including Avon, Indiana, feature several established campgrounds within a 30-minute drive. Lake Haven Retreat and Indy Lakes Campground provide year-round accommodations with full hookups for RVs, while also offering tent camping options with varying levels of amenities. More rustic experiences can be found at 3-Point Lake Campgrounds in nearby Mooresville, which caters primarily to RV campers. For those willing to travel slightly farther, the Indianapolis KOA in Greenfield (about 35 miles east) provides a more resort-style camping experience with cabins and glamping options. The Indiana State Fairgrounds Campground offers an urban camping alternative with proximity to downtown Indianapolis attractions.
Reservations are essential during summer months when campgrounds throughout central Indiana experience peak demand. Most sites within 20 miles of Avon provide electric hookups, with water available at central stations rather than individual sites. The region experiences humid summers with temperatures regularly exceeding 85°F from June through August, making spring and fall the most comfortable camping seasons. Winter camping is available at several year-round facilities, though services may be limited. As one camper noted about nearby Lieber State Recreation Area: "We arrived to a very quiet campground with few campers. Our site was next to the showerhouse, in the trees and had an attached grass trail out the back. All of the campsites boasted two picnic tables and some were very spacious."
State recreation areas within an hour's drive offer more natural settings than the suburban campgrounds closer to Avon. Raccoon State Recreation Area and Lieber State Recreation Area provide lakeside camping with more extensive trail systems and water recreation opportunities. Campers frequently mention the well-maintained facilities but note privacy can be limited at more developed sites. "Most sites are located along the main thoroughfare of the campground and offer little privacy. Traffic can be a distraction if you are looking for a peaceful night around the campfire," observed one visitor to Brown County State Park. For those seeking a quieter experience, weekday visits are recommended, particularly during spring and fall when crowds thin out but temperatures remain moderate. Cell service is generally reliable throughout the region, though signal strength varies at more remote sites.
