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Best Campgrounds near Brookston, IN

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Campgrounds within easy driving distance of Brookston, Indiana include several developed options with full amenities. Prophetstown State Park Campground, located near West Lafayette, serves as the region's premier developed camping destination with both full hookup and electric-only sites. Most established campgrounds in this area support both tent and RV camping, with several like Indiana Beach Campground and Wolfs Leisure Time Campground also offering cabin rentals. The landscape surrounding Brookston features a mix of prairie and forested areas, providing varied camping environments across different properties.

Many campgrounds in the Brookston area remain open year-round, though services may be limited during winter months. Prophetstown State Park, one of Indiana's newest state parks, features level gravel sites with full hookups in the Spruce Loop and electric-only options in the Savanna Loop. A camper noted that "sites are nice with good internet and clean bathhouse." Reservations are strongly recommended, especially for summer weekends when the water park attracts families. Most developed campgrounds in the region provide standard amenities including showers, restrooms, and fire rings, with many offering water and electric hookups for RVs.

Families frequently mention the excellent facilities at Prophetstown State Park as a highlight of the camping experience. "Large sites, very nice place to camp with hiking, biking trails, playgrounds, lake, dairy, and Waterpark," observed one visitor. The region's campgrounds generally offer good access to recreational opportunities including hiking, biking on paved trails, and fishing. Water recreation proves particularly popular during summer months, with Indiana Beach Campground providing access to waterfront activities. While some camping areas like the electric-only sites at Prophetstown have limited shade, the full hookup sites typically offer more tree cover. Most campgrounds in the region feature family-friendly amenities including playgrounds and organized activities during peak season.

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Best Camping Sites Near Brookston, Indiana (60)

    1. Prophetstown State Park Campground

    27 Reviews
    Battle Ground, IN
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (765) 567-4919

    $23 - $32 / night

    "Well kept and clean area in the plains of Indiana. Great amnesties for the area such as a new, large public pool and a few hiking and biking trails."

    "Not too far out of the way, this is Indiana's newest state park, if I'm not mistaken, and it shows. The lower loop is all full hookups with 50, 30, and 20 amp service and respectably woody."

    2. Wolfs Leisure Time Campground

    7 Reviews
    Buck Creek, IN
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (765) 589-8089

    "Pretty spots by the river but best for adults only trips as there is a step ledge. Lots of other areas too away from the Wabash and they have a campsore and game room to that the kids to."

    "Right next to the river for fishing. They have a little arcade hall, have bingo, a swimming pool, basketball court."

    3. Indiana Beach Campground

    12 Reviews
    Monticello, IN
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (574) 583-4141

    "Close to Indiana Beach amusement park. No major highways nearby, so the drive was kind of....strange. At one point we were on a gravel road."

    "We used to go camping here every summer when I was a kid so it brought back a little nostalgia we stayed an E567 I would stay away from these they are very muddy kind of tight to turn a 30 foot camper"

    4. Wabash & Erie Canal Park

    5 Reviews
    Delphi, IN
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (765) 564-2870

    $30 - $45 / night

    "When we came down the road to the CG we were unsure of the CG location, but it is located right behind the interpretive/conference center building."

    "With miles of bike trails it is easy to see everything without having to drive. With only a handful of sites but far enough off the beaten path it's not crowded."

    5. Caboose Lake Campground

    12 Reviews
    Wolcott, IN
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (219) 261-3828

    "This place is different close to interstate so noise, they have tons of activities for the kids it’s very clean. Almost every spot has a waters edge. I plan coming back here in the middle of summer."

    "Nice sites next to lake."

    6. White Oaks RV

    1 Review
    Yeoman, IN
    8 miles

    "Great get away with perfect access to the lake. Close to town within 15 min for stores and restaurants."

    7. Norway Campground

    4 Reviews
    Monticello, IN
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (574) 583-9300

    8. Rvino - Lost Acres, LLC

    3 Reviews
    Monticello, IN
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (574) 297-5043

    $51 - $53 / night

    "Swimming, camp fires, children parks, dog park, small trails, and only 10 minutes from Indiana beach. Love staying here."

    9. Indiana Beach / Monticello KOA Holiday

    4 Reviews
    Monticello, IN
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (574) 583-8646

    "Nice KOA property which sits directly next to - and shares amenities with - the Indiana Beach Campground, next door. Clean facilities and grounds, and friendly staff."

    "This campground is connected to the Indiana Beach campground, but this one is much nicer. It's a few dollars more but well worth it for the quiet. They have a pool and a camp store."

    10. France Park

    14 Reviews
    Logansport, IN
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (574) 753-2928

    $18 - $45 / night

    "We had no idea it was so close to us too. We packed up the dogs and headed to France Park for a full day of exploring, followed by staying at a primitive campsite."

    "Our campsite was an odd size and a tight drive to back into (but it was a busy weekend). We were excited for the waterfall but it was closed off."

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  • D
    Oct. 26, 2025

    Bachelor Runn Campground

    Run down

    We camped here for a little over a year and the place has gone downhill fast. Property is hardly kept up, owner allows trashy campers yo be abandoned on the property, most of the people camping here don’t pay, loose dogs and cats run around the campground. Price is $700 for four weeks with electric only. Bath house is disgusting. The area and space is nice but that’s about it

  • Cynthia K.
    Sep. 23, 2025

    Shades State Park Campground

    Primitive camping

      This is a primitive state park near Turkey Run State Park In Midwestern Indiana. First named The Shades Of Death State Park.

     The gatehouse is your only source of information. There's no nature center or visitor center. Get a park map! They do charge admission.

    This is a hikers park & it has some of the most rugged trails in Indiana. The Pine Hills Nature Preserve is maintained by the park. There's a parking area available to hike to the trailhead inside Shades. The Devils Backbone is a popular trail, but definitely on the rugged side. If you take small children(I wouldn't!) watch them carefully. 

    Trail 1 is.75M, but considered rugged. It has a lot of scenic views & a unique waterfall. Trails 4 & 5 have ladders. 

    Deers Mill Covered Bridge is on the property & there's a canoe launch. This is not a drive through bridge. The picnic area is a drive thru loop & is very nice. There's also a couple of shelters. The pond looked pretty scummy & my husband wouldn't fish in it.

     The campground is primitive camping- nonelectric. Water is available. There is a dump station. There is trail access if you don't want to drive. There's one modern showerhouse & several pit toilets. Choose your site carefully! Whitetail Loop has the showers & toilets. We did a drive thru & most all the sites looked very nice. There were mostly tents with a few popups. This wouldn't be a campground I would choose if I had a big rig.

  • Nadiehsda B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 2, 2025

    Oak Lake RV Resort

    We came for a weekend… Stayed nearly 2 weeks! Oak Lake RV Resort is where family memories are made.

    6 people, 1 pup & a 44.4' Keystone Sprinter... Oak Lake RV Resort handled it all with ease & gave us the BEST camping trip ever! From the moment you drive up, staff are waiting in golf carts to guide you to your site & even help with setup. We were nervous about fitting our big rig, but pull-through site #17 made it flawless. Where else does that??

    We originally booked August 22–25, extended to the 29th & then lucked into staying through Labor Day weekend. We canceled our other plans because Oak Lake had everything we wanted & more!!Pond swimming & obstacle course, movies on our inflatable screen, golf cart glow parades, s’mores, homemade campfire pizzas & endless family memories. The kids are still raving about it!

    Rebecca deserves a huge shoutout for going above & beyond! Tom & Marianne, the owners, are amazing hosts who clearly pour their hearts into making Oak Lake special. Even the coin operated laundry was a lifesaver & convinced us we need a washer/dryer in our camper for future impromptu stays 😂.

    We’re already talking about being put on the list for a seasonal site for next year bc we know we’ll be back again & again. Oak Lake RV Resort is Newton County’s hidden gem!!! If you’re searching for fun, hospitality & true family camping memories... THIS is the place!! Hands down, every time.

  • Kathy L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 26, 2025

    Prophetstown State Park Campground

    Great campground

    Great campground. Really nice campground - clean, sites with some shade (especially the section with full hookups). Lots of families enjoying camping, kids relishing the freedom of riding bikes and skateboards (unfortunately too few with helmets including one with a major black eye). Nice walking trails right off of campground. Aquatic center in park. We would return - except that crossing the country on highway 70 is brutal

  • Nadiehsda B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 21, 2025

    Newton County Fairgrounds

    2025 Fair Week (1st time)

    We stayed at the Newton County Fairgrounds during fair week & had a great experience. The grounds were clean & well kept. It was easy to get around even with all the fair activity going on. Our campsite had water & electric only, just like all of the others. The bathrooms & showers were in good condition considering how busy the week was.

    The fair itself was a lot of fun! From the 4-H shows to the carnival rides & food vendors, there was always something going on. The kids loved it! It felt very family-friendly & welcoming.

    The only thing to note is that cell service & wifi can be a little spotty, but honestly that gave us more time to just enjoy the fair & each other. Overall, we would definitely come back & recommend it to anyone looking for a good small-town fair experience with a convenient place to stay.

    Cannot wait until next year!!

  • L
    Aug. 20, 2025

    Shades State Park Campground

    It was very clean, nicely spaced, and shaded.

    Very nice campground! It was close by Turkey Run State Park, which had amazing trails, that are pictured below. (We definitely recommend Trail 3!) The campground itself was very nice and clean, as well as shaded and pretty. We were camping in August, so it wasn't very busy and we got peace. There were many fun things to do in Turkey Run, although the pool was closed in August. There was also a fun little ice cream place and store in downtown Marshall! 

      Great place overall!

  • T
    Aug. 17, 2025

    Sugar Creek Campground and Canoe Rental LLC

    Horrible experience

    To much money rv/campsites way way to small they charge for EVERYTHING INCLUDING GUEST TO SEE IF THEY WANT TO CAMP , u can only have 4 people then its 10$ per each for a weekend ridiculous

  • T
    Aug. 17, 2025

    Sugar Creek Campground and Canoe Rental LLC

    Ripped off for sure read your itinerary is what she told me 4 times instead of trying to make it right !!!!

    Experience was good , except do not get sites 33, 34 or 35 we had maybe 5ft between us and the camper beside us , no way and the electricity hookup is right there so putting out awning was so very dangerous!!!! Bc the water dripped straight onto the electric hookup and who knows if someone may have a cut or anything wrong with there cord electric shock for sure !!!! Visitors JUST TO VISIT TO SEE IF THEY WANT TO CAMP THERE 5$ each Could not cook out or anything bc there’s no room in between your camper and your neighbor’s camper They tell u to look at the four day itinerary, but we’ve always just called or got on the website and booked our site, but it is pretty ridiculous for a camper to hold six or eight and you can only have four people and then on top of that an arm and a leg just for a float to float downstream which the gal young gal told me it was 2 miles 2 to 4 hour trip and it took us an hour so basically got ripped off pretty good this weekend so make sure to read your email b4 going here ! Thank goodness we had family bc we had absolutely no room for anything Bugs horrible And they tell you to have dogs on leash , no one had their dogs on leash except us . A blue healer tried to bite one of us ! It was pouring down and the guy on golf cart while we’re trying to hurry in the rain was so worried about our card he couldn’t wait till we was leaving to turn it in . They give u a code so why not put it in your phone bc if u lose there card they charge u 40$ Seems like more of a money thing to us . We enjoy camping but my gosh break the bank here for sure no gravel on sites hardly mainly dirt and sand so come prepared to sweep your caper or rv every hour . Very very tiny sites and unacceptable for us and anyone wanting to enjoy outside of your camper with your awning

  • Emilee B.
    Aug. 3, 2025

    Broadview Lake and Campground

    Home away from home!

    This campground has a personality of its own. Majority of the lots are permanent Indiana residents but the option for an impromptu night of camping here is always open. The staff have been here years and you can tell genuinely care about this place. They make sure to know you, which makes me feel safe cuz they know who’s here whether tenant or guest. Neighbors are great. You have the occasion person that likes to hear themselves but that’s everywhere. If u want to make friends you can and if you want to stay to yourself you can. The pool was just put in a year ago and is a relaxing place to go. Also what I thought was different was that no matter what is going on here , everyone settles down around 10 to 11 pm and by midnight you hear the crickets and owls. Everyone is so respectful of quiet time here no matter the festivity. There is a pond you can fish as well. If you wanna stick around a while this is the campground for you.

Guide to Brookston

Camping near Brookston, Indiana, offers a variety of experiences for outdoor enthusiasts. From scenic parks to family-friendly campgrounds, there’s something for everyone looking to enjoy nature.

What to do

  • Hiking and Exploring: Turkey Run State Park is a favorite for its beautiful trails. One visitor mentioned, “From the back of the campground you can access Trail 7, a moderate level trail that leads unexpectedly to a small stream running past a recessed cave. It’s a peaceful spot.”
  • Fishing and Boating: At Cecil M Harden Lake Raccoon State Recreation Area, you can enjoy fishing and boating. A camper shared, “Great areas to walk your dog. We would definitely stop again but pick a different site.”
  • Family Activities: Prophetstown State Park Campground is perfect for families. One reviewer said, “There’s a huge aquatic park which would be great for families.”

What campers like

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A visitor at Turkey Run State Park Campground noted, “The campground has two large modern bathrooms that are cleaned regularly.”
  • Spacious Sites: Many campgrounds, like Cecil M Harden Lake, offer large, spacious sites. One camper remarked, “Most sites are very spacious.”
  • Natural Beauty: Campers love the scenic views and natural surroundings. A review for Tippecanoe River State Park Campground highlighted, “The vault toilets were acceptably clean. Spots were close to the river.”

What you should know

  • Crowded Weekends: Many campgrounds can get busy, especially on weekends. A camper at Turkey Run State Park mentioned, “If you’re here on a weekend, you’ll definitely have neighbors close by.”
  • Wildlife Encounters: Be prepared for raccoons and other wildlife. One camper humorously warned, “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.”
  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds may lack certain amenities. A visitor at Shades State Park Campground noted, “The vault toilets were dirty, needed to be emptied and the women’s stalls didn’t have doors.”

Tips for camping with families

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places like Prophetstown State Park, which has playgrounds and bike trails. One parent said, “Multiple playgrounds for the kids, great hiking/biking trails.”
  • Plan for Activities: Bring bikes or kayaks for fun family outings. A camper at Mississinewa Lake - Miami Recreation Area shared, “We kayaked the reservoir, used the beach and fished.”
  • Pack Snacks and Drinks: Keep everyone happy with plenty of snacks. A visitor at Indiana Beach Campground appreciated the “free drink stations and cleanliness of the park!”

Tips from RVers

  • Check Site Levels: Make sure to choose a level site for your RV. A camper at Cecil M Harden Lake mentioned, “Described the pad as level when it was actually about a 30% grade.”
  • Be Mindful of Space: Some sites can be tight, so plan accordingly. A review for Kickapoo State Recreation Area noted, “The sites are mostly wooded and relatively level.”
  • Use Online Reservations: Many campgrounds allow for easy online booking. A visitor at Turkey Run State Park found, “Super easy reservations online, and if it’s a weekday or a Sunday you could likely just roll up.”

Camping near Brookston, Indiana, has its perks and quirks. With a little planning, you can enjoy a great outdoor experience!

Frequently Asked Questions

What outdoor recreational activities are available in Brookston?

The Brookston area offers diverse outdoor recreation opportunities. Shades State Park Campground features excellent hiking trails that wind through ancient sandstone formations and canyon walls along Sugar Creek. France Park is perfect for a full day of exploring with dogs and offers primitive camping options. Other activities in the region include swimming at local lakes, fishing, mountain biking, and wildlife viewing. The area's natural landscape provides scenic settings for photography, bird watching, and peaceful nature walks.

Where can I find camping spots near Brookston, Minnesota?

Brookston, Minnesota offers several camping options in the surrounding area. Indiana Beach Campground provides clean, quiet sites with spacious layouts, though some areas can get muddy after rain. For a more luxurious option, Indiana Beach / Monticello KOA Holiday offers well-maintained facilities with friendly staff. Both campgrounds provide convenient access to recreational amenities and are suitable for various camping styles, from tent camping to accommodating RVs and larger rigs.

When is the best time of year to camp in Brookston?

The best time to camp near Brookston is late spring through early fall (May through September), when weather conditions are most favorable. Summer offers warm temperatures ideal for swimming and water activities at Mississinewa Lake Campground, which features a clean lake with beach access. Fall camping at Prophetstown State Park Campground provides beautiful foliage views with comfortable temperatures. Spring offers wildflower blooms but can bring occasional rain. Winter camping is possible but facilities may be limited and weather conditions more challenging.

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