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    Tippecanoe River State Park Campground features horse trails among its extensive outdoor amenities. Located at 4200 North U.S. 35 in Winamac, Indiana, the park accommodates horses on dedicated trails while offering a range of camping options including tent sites, RV spots, cabins, and glamping areas. The campground provides essential amenities such as drinking water, electric hookups with 30- and 50-amp service, and shower facilities. Sites are well-spaced with picnic tables and fire rings, though some campers note limited privacy between neighboring spots. The sandy soil drains well after rain, preventing muddy conditions in the camping areas. The campground operates year-round with reservations recommended, especially during peak seasons. Campground facilities are regularly maintained with clean bathrooms and showers.

    The park's trail system caters to equestrians with multiple hiking and horse trails winding through wooded areas. Trail 4 is well-maintained and clearly marked, providing a straightforward route for riders to explore the natural surroundings. A fire tower accessible via hiking trails offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The Tippecanoe River flows through the park, providing additional recreational opportunities including kayaking, canoeing, and tubing. River access points include a boat ramp that runs through the campground. Seasonal considerations affect the camping experience, with mosquitoes becoming particularly problematic during summer months. Many visitors recommend spring or fall visits to avoid the worst of the insects. Park rangers actively monitor the grounds, with staff described as friendly and helpful by multiple visitors. Mosquito control measures include periodic spraying throughout the campground to help manage the persistent insect population.

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      1. Turkey Run State Park Campground

      4.5(73)47mi from Battle Ground212 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Turkey Run is arguably the most popular campground (and state park) in Indiana and has its pros and cons."

      "Much enjoyed hiking some of the trails at Turkey Run State Park near Marshall, Indiana. This is Indiana's 2nd oldest state park, now 100 years old (1916-2016)."

      from $20 - $45 / night

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      2. Tippecanoe River State Park Campground

      4.2(30)44mi from Battle Ground188 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "There was a horse camp available as well as youth tenting and cabins to rent. This is a great State Park with more things to offer in addition to the ones mentioned above."

      "Trails and the river close by. Bathrooms are phenomenal!! Enjoy!"

      from $14 - $50 / night

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      3. Turkey Run Canoe & Camping

      4.0(5)48mi from Battle GroundRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Site 91 was tucked away in a more forested area away from RVs. Did a nice kayaking loop using their service. Had everything you needed, very chill experience. Will return fsho."

      "That being said it did seem a little tight in certain area we were in but we drove around and rest of campground looked awesome!"

      from $35 / night

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    Equestrian Camping Reviews near Battle Ground, IN

    108 Reviews of 3 Battle Ground Campgrounds

    • Staci W.The Dyrt PRO User
      May. 30, 2024

      Turkey Run State Park Campground

      Pros and Cons you Should Know beforehand

      Turkey Run is arguably the most popular campground (and state park) in Indiana and has its pros and cons.

      It is definitely designed to accommodate RVs, as the majority of the sites are situated in an open field. There are a few dozen sites that are in “loops” that are situated in shaded areas. Some camp sites have zero privacy while others have a little. Either way, if you’re here on a weekend, you’ll definitely have neighbors close by. You can see the entire campground via google maps street view, just FYI

      This is a very family friendly campground and you will see lots of kids on bicycles flying around. I’ve stayed here a few times, and no matter the day of the week or the time of year, there are always lots of kids.

      This campground has a raccoon “problem” due to campers having poor camp etiquette and feeding them. They come out of the woods towards dusk looking for food. They will come right up to you without hesitation, so don’t be alarmed if there’s one next to you while you cook s’mores over your fire (ask me how I know, hah). They will take any food that is left out. Do not turn your back to your dinner table at any time if there’s food out.

      On my last visit to turkey run (I’ve camped here 3 or 4 times) I arrived to my campsite and someone had left dog food out for the raccoons in little piles all over the place which was super disappointing. Additionally, my neighbors didn’t put their campfire out when they packed up and left.

      Perhaps I’m just used to camping in other areas where you have to worry about bears and burning the forests down…But campers here just aren’t as mindful or respectful of the campground.

      The restrooms and showers (at least the one I use at this campground) is modernized and cleaned daily but there’s no dish pit/wash room available if you cook. Just be prepared to clean up accordingly and put trash in trash receptacles. There are a few vault toilets in the campground as well.

      You can hike from the CG into the state park (highly recommend. It’s gorgeous!) just wear shoes that youre willing to get wet.

      Overall, it’s a beautiful state park with a conveniently located campground. It’s not the best campground ever but for Indiana standards, it’s great. Even with my complaints, I always return because I enjoy visiting and hiking through the state park.

    • Duncan G.The Dyrt PRO User
      Jul. 5, 2022

      Turkey Run State Park Campground

      Too Crowded, Busy, and Noisy Very Poor Etiquette

      I have never been to a campground with so many children. At first it was a nice break from all the old folks at the RV parks, but then it got to be too much. There was constant noise and commotion and kids (and adults) constantly walking through my site. One boy was even riding his bike over my Starlink wire. A lot of the kids had electric scooters and bikes and were zooming through the campground endlessly.  I had a group from across the road come into my site and start playing frisbee golf because they did not have enough room in their own site but didn't say a word to me. Really? The surrounding area is very beautiful with rock outcroppings and small gorges unlike the rest of Indiana. However, the walking paths around this beautiful area were MOBBED.  The area around the suspension bridge was like being in Times Square.  The bathrooms were good….a solid B+.

    • Mike V.
      Jul. 23, 2016

      Turkey Run State Park Campground

      Turkey Run State Park, west-central Indiana

      Much enjoyed hiking some of the trails at Turkey Run State Park near Marshall, Indiana. This is Indiana's 2nd oldest state park, now 100 years old (1916-2016). Visitors can camp in RV's or in tents in campground area that has water/electrical hook-ups, modern bathrooms w/ showers. There is also cabins to rent, or you can stay at Turkey Run Inn. Canoeing down Sugar Creek was great, and it passes through the state park at a fairly scenic section. Some hiking trails are easy to walk along, others trails are more rugged and difficult. Cross over Sugar Creek on a suspension bridge to get to more hiking trails in a more remote section of woods. We ate a very nice lunch in the restaurant in the Inn, and even played pinball in the gameroom. Great state park. Would be happy to go again some day.

    • Bonnie C.
      Mar. 21, 2018

      Turkey Run State Park Campground

      Great Trails and Camping!

      Turkey Run is my all time favorite State Park in Indiana. It has great camping with both reserved and walk up options (get there early for walk up options). Reservations can be made here: https://indianastateparks.reserveamerica.com/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=IN&parkId=570032&ltcmp=177360&ltclickid=03_51015144_cfbb0fa2-9eb5-41c1-bcb2-f620d18c259e

      The campgrounds have modern facilities including showers. Dogs are allowed. We love the hiking trails. The extra bonus for us was to do a covered bridge driving tour!

    • Cynthia K.
      Sep. 16, 2025

      Turkey Run State Park Campground

      Nice State Park Campground

      Turkey Run State Park. Arguably one of the top 5 state parks in Indiana.

      Lots of hiking opportunities, including the fabulous Trail 3 which should be a National Trail IMO. Go hike early before 10 am. This area gets crazy busy after that. 

      Nice nature center.

      2 covered bridges.

       A swimming pool in season.

       A historic inn with a restaurant. You can rent cabins also. 

      The Lusk home has tours every Saturday in season. 

      The campground is a mile or so west of the entrance to the park.

       Electric only. 270 sites. Water is available.

       There's modern bath houses with hot showers.

       We were site 218, which is technically the Turkey Hollow area. The bath house there was clean. We liked our loop for spacious sites( for a state park).

       The Twin Oaks loop seemed denser.

       There's a double dump near the exit. There's also one dump at the end of a loop by site 60. We were happy the other 4 campers trying to dump forgot about it! 

      Trail 7 access is also at the end by site 44. It's not marked on the map.

       The camp store has the usual camping supplies & gift items. Ice & wood. 

      We enjoyed our weekend here! Even though it rained Saturday.

    • Sammi H.
      Apr. 13, 2019

      Turkey Run State Park Campground

      Beautiful Park

      We love Turkey Run. The campgrounds are clean and fun for all ages. The outer edge campsites provide beautiful views of the woods and are pretty secluded from other sites. The hiking trails are incredible...one of a kind for Indiana. The trails are more like adventures, leading in and out of the creek, up stairs carved into rock, up and down ladders, and across a cable bridge. It’s just beautiful. The facilities are clean, the staff is as nice as can be. You won’t regret staying at Turkey Run.

    • Jessica L.
      Jul. 6, 2016

      Turkey Run State Park Campground

      A gem in Indiana

      This was a favorite getaway spot when I was a student at Purdue University. This area is such a drastic difference from the surrounding areas with canyon-like structures and cooler temperatures on the trails. It definitely doesn't feel like you are in Indiana. There are ample campsites (all electric) and a camp store. It is separate from the rest of the rest of the park, just down the road but easily accessible. Personally, the best part for me is the awesome hiking trails, rivaling my favorites in Tennessee!

    • H
      Aug. 12, 2018

      Turkey Run State Park Campground

      Marvelous!

      One of the best parks in Indiana! If your looking for rugged trails look no further. For the most part campground is nicely shaded.

    • M
      May. 14, 2022

      Turkey Run State Park Campground

      Best Trails in Indiana

      Turkey Run has the best trails in Indiana with water features, rock, and ladders. Good canoeing, tubbing and the best junk food at Up The Creek.

    Guide to Battle Ground

    Tippecanoe River State Park Campground features approximately 8 miles of horse trails through varied terrain. The park's 23-acre horsemen's campground includes dedicated hitching rails at sites and proximity to trailheads. This northern Indiana park occupies 2,761 acres along a seven-mile stretch of the Tippecanoe River, with sandy soil characteristic of the region allowing for quick drainage after rainfall.

    What to do

    Trail riding on Trail 4: The equestrian trails at Tippecanoe River State Park provide dedicated routes for riders with varying experience levels. A visitor notes, "We hiked Trail 4, which is fun for the kids and the hike to get there is short" while another mentions that trails "aren't really well marked."

    Fire tower climb: The observation tower provides panoramic views of the surrounding forest canopy. "Fire tower climb was beautiful. A nice little place to relax," shares one visitor who appreciated this landmark feature at Tippecanoe River State Park Campground.

    Kayak or canoe the river: Sugar Creek at Turkey Run State Park Campground offers multiple water recreation options. "Sugar Creek is also great for floating with inner tubes, canoes, or kayaks," explains one reviewer who enjoyed the accessible waterway running through the park.

    What campers like

    Shaded campsites: Many horse campgrounds near Battle Ground feature mature tree canopies. "This is a well established campground and has nice shade trees in all the sites," reports one camper at Tippecanoe River, while another describes it as having "large sites with lots of trees."

    Clean facilities: Bathhouse maintenance receives consistent positive feedback at Turkey Run State Park Campground. "The bathrooms were super clean and the showers were hot with good water pressure," reports a camper who stayed at the park for a three-night weekend.

    Diverse accommodation options: Beyond traditional tent and RV sites, some equestrian campgrounds provide alternative lodging. A visitor to Turkey Run Canoe & Camping notes, "Site 91 was tucked away in a more forested area away from RVs. Did a nice kayaking loop using their service."

    What you should know

    Seasonal insect concerns: Summer brings significant mosquito populations to the area. "Worst place for mosquitoes," warns one direct reviewer of Tippecanoe River, suggesting spring and fall visits to minimize this issue.

    Cell service variability: Connectivity differs by carrier at Tippecanoe River State Park Campground. "I have AT&T service and could not use my phone at all, my husband has Verizon and had no problems with cell service," reports one camper who completed their first camping trip at this location.

    Water access logistics: At some facilities, water fill-up can create logistical challenges. A reviewer of Turkey Run Canoe & Camping notes, "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."

    Tips for camping with families

    Playground-adjacent sites: Select sites with direct access to play areas if traveling with children. At Tippecanoe River, "sites 2,3,4,6, and 7 have direct access to a playground and you can watch your children from your site."

    Avoid peak crowds: Weekend visits at popular parks can become congested. One visitor to Turkey Run Canoe & Camping notes, "We went during a really busy time which was expected for the popularity of the park! That being said it did seem a little tight in certain area we were in."

    Consider site privacy: Some camping areas offer minimal separation between neighbors. A Turkey Run State Park visitor recommends: "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."

    Tips from RVers

    Site leveling challenges: Uneven terrain can complicate RV setup in certain areas. A Turkey Run State Park visitor shares: "We were in a wooded section and it was pretty private however our site was pretty sloped. Next time I would probably pick the site on either side of 167."

    Electrical hookup sharing: Some campgrounds have shared power pedestals. At Turkey Run Canoe & Camping, "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."

    Limited site maneuverability: Entry and parking at certain facilities can be restrictive. A reviewer notes, "The sites are difficult to get into and although they allow one car on the site there is barely room for that one car."

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