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A relaxing campground for the whole family. Swimming, camp fires, children parks, dog park, small trails, and only 10 minutes from Indiana beach. Love staying here.
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Prophetstown State Park Campground features 124 pet-friendly sites across two campground loops, providing both full hookup and electric-only options for campers traveling with dogs. The full hookup sites in Spruce Loop offer partial shade and more mature trees, while the electric-only sites in Savanna Loop have younger trees with less coverage. Most campsites have gravel pads where tents and equipment must be placed. Sites are spacious and reasonably private with good separation from neighbors, though some designated buddy sites have camping pads positioned closer together. The campground's paved roads make for easy navigation with pets, and multiple vault toilets and a clean shower house serve the camping area. The bathhouses are well-maintained though occasionally experience hot water issues.
Indiana Beach Campground and Wolfs Leisure Time Campground also welcome pets with riverside sites offering fishing access. Campers particularly appreciate the family-friendly atmosphere at these locations, with activities like bingo and arcade games available. Full time campers occupy many sites at Wolfs, but the riverfront spots provide pleasant views for shorter stays with pets. The campground staff at most locations enforce quiet hours and leash requirements. Paved bike trails throughout Prophetstown State Park provide excellent pet exercise opportunities, though most trails traverse open prairie with limited shade. Summer visitors should bring water for pets when using the trails as sunny days can quickly become uncomfortable. Most locations require pets to be leashed at all times, properly supervised, and never left unattended at campsites.
Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Buck Creek (48)
1. Prophetstown State Park Campground
"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."
from $43 - $52 / night
Check Availability2. Wolfs Leisure Time Campground
"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. Wabash & Erie Canal Park
"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."
from $30 - $45 / night
Check Availability4. Big Fish-n-Camp Ground
"It was tucked all the way at the back of the second pond and surrounded by trees and a cornfield. We scored the most private area for sure."
"This location doesn’t have “sites” unless you’re using a camper/RV."
5. Bachelor Runn Campground
"Driving range. Always something to do. The best thing to do here in my opinion is relax in the shade with and good book while the kids play at the park."
from $20 - $70 / night
Check Availability6. Indiana Beach Campground
"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"
7. AOK Campground
8. France Park
"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."
from $18 - $45 / night
Check Availability9. Heritage Farm Alpaca Experience
"The bathroom (with a shower) is accessed from just outside the back door but is heated. The kitchen is an outdoor grill and picnic table, but we did not use this. "
"Around the barn is a private fire pit, and Tim provided firewood upon request. Private toilets are a few steps away which are very clean. "
from $35 - $235 / night
Check Availability10. Ross Camp
"close to Ross Park. A little chapel. This is a relax campground for those not into all the hiking if you just want to sit by your fire. A few primitive sites. No alcohol allowed."
Drive Time
- 11 min from Lafayette, IN
- 48 min from Kokomo, IN
- 59 min from Indianapolis, IN
- 1 hr 27 min from Kankakee, IL
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Buck Creek, IN
373 Reviews of 48 Buck Creek Campgrounds
James P.
LegendCrawfordsville KOA
Nice KOA
Shade, grass, and gravel sites. A lot better than most KOAs. They ask that you not put outdoor rugs on grass; no problem as grass is nice. Sites 1-10 are your best bet for Starlink if that’s what you have; best opening through tree canopy of the northern sky. Pet friendly; counted three cats and a dog in the office when I checked in. Was given the option of choosing my site out of the seven available for my reservation. A mix of long term residents and travelers; some of the long term resident sites were a little junky.
Jennifer H.ScoutNorway Campground
Great seasonal park
This park is under new ownership. They have gotten the pool repaired and open and have cleaned up much of the park with more to come. The creek flowing through makes it so cool and peaceful and the animal life is beautiful. Saw a huge crane in the creek today along with a whole duck family…the folks there are friendly. There’s a dog park, playground, bounce pad, basketball court, pavilion and a great big dam across the street where the fishing is great! Boats are welcome and the staff is great!
- DDominic M.Scout
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
- Diane T.
TravelerTippecanoe River State Park Campground
Clean, green and needs to be seen!
This campground is a great place for families and pets.
We camped in the electric part of the park. During our stay we enjoyed the hiking opportunities for us and our dogs.
There were children involved in bike riding and playing at the playground every day and activities like the park Challenge to explore the park in a guided way, looking for local animals and skeletal remains.
Yu can also fish, canoe, Kayak or tube on the Tippecanoe River.
The Comfort Buildings were well lit and clean. They were also well stocked.
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. We will definitely be back.Check it out for yourself soon!
ProfG999
GuideWhite River Campground
Best campground ever!
I've traveled across the US and this is the best campground I've stayed in. First of all it's very clean which is surprising for Indiana. Back up to the river. Great views. Free hot showers! Quiet. Feels secluded though close to town. Good price too. Free wifi that worked so well we could both work online and stream TV! It does not get any better. Dog friendly. Nice playground for the kids. Fire circles and clean picnic tables at each site. If I lived here, I'd come here often. Great place. Walking and biking trails. Canoeing and kayaking. Historic bridge.
Bonnie C.GuideTurkey 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<cmp=177360<clickid=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!
Jennifer K.GuideFrance Park
Wow! Gorgeous Park!
We heard a lot of good things recently about this park. 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.
We took two vehicles since we wanted to leave one at our campsite. Some sites are clustered together, however we lucked out and got one along the fishing lake with no nearby neighbors.
The quarry, wow! It was beyond stunning and never what I expected to see in an Indiana park. We had an amazing hike, checking out the quarry. We ventured out on one more trail and saw the waterfall but headed to our site to set up camp afterwards.
Park was quiet at night for the most part. The RV area isn’t too far away and sound does travel. Lots of people drive golf carts out there. At night you can hear the major highway too, but it didn’t stop us from having a good time.
We will definitely be going back again.
Staci W.GuideTurkey 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.
Guide to Buck Creek
Camping near Buck Creek places visitors in Indiana's central region where terrain features rolling farmland at around 600-700 feet elevation. Summer months typically see temperatures ranging from 60-85°F with moderate humidity, while spring and fall camping seasons offer cooler conditions. Several campgrounds throughout the area provide electrical hookups and modern facilities while maintaining access to outdoor recreation including fishing, hiking and swimming.
What to do
Bike on paved trails: Prophetstown State Park offers 5 miles of paved bike trails winding through prairie landscapes. "Bike trails are paved and good for little ones and families. Waterpark is $5.00 and entertains all ages," notes J C. at Prophetstown State Park Campground.
Visit historical sites: Wabash & Erie Canal Park combines camping with educational opportunities. "We got set up and was able to go for a walk and check out the trails, buildings, and the village. Everything was perfect," reports Laura W. about the historical displays at Wabash & Erie Canal Park.
Fishing access: Multiple campgrounds offer dedicated fishing areas. "There are three huge ponds fully stocked with fish. The fishing is also open to the public where people can get day passes for 2, 4, 8 or 12 hours of fishing," according to Sammii D.'s review of Big Fish-n-Camp Ground.
Explore nature preserves: France Park offers hiking trails through unique terrain. "The quarry, wow! It was beyond stunning and never what I expected to see in an Indiana park. We had an amazing hike, checking out the quarry," shares Jennifer K. about their experience at the park.
What campers like
Modern bathroom facilities: Many dog friendly campgrounds near Buck Creek feature updated facilities. "Very nice shower house. Great swimming pool, paved bike & walking trails. Nice wooded trails and shelters for group events," writes Rich K. about the amenities at Prophetstown State Park Campground.
Unique camping experiences: Heritage Farm Alpaca Experience offers camping alongside farm animals. "Tim and Beth were very welcoming, as was Juno, their dog. We enjoyed helping to feed the Alpacas– they have over 50," says Lee D. at Heritage Farm Alpaca Experience.
Water recreation: Several pet-friendly campgrounds provide swimming areas. "The campground shares its pool with the neighboring camp ground and KOA campers are allowed to cross over to use the neighboring camp grounds splash pad and golf," explains Marc W. about Indiana Beach Campground.
Riverside sites: Campgrounds along local waterways offer scenic views. "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," Christina U. mentions about Wolfs Leisure Time Campground.
What you should know
Reservation timing: Popular sites book quickly during peak seasons. "The sites book up super fast on weekends and you have to book months out," advises Amy Y. about planning visits to Prophetstown State Park Campground.
Site surfaces: Many tent sites require setup on gravel or rock surfaces. "If you tent camp like we do the park makes you set tent up on gravel which is a little disappointing," notes Amy Y. about Prophetstown.
Seasonal considerations: Several campgrounds operate with limited seasonal availability. "This campground is amazing and relatively unknown. Opened in May 2022, built on an old golf course, it's a must camp spot for avid campers," shares Christopher Y. about Bachelor Runn Campground.
Noise levels: Campground atmosphere varies significantly depending on location. "The area and space is nice but that's about it. The one small complaint is the people staying in the cabin were extremely loud. Even though we was at the secluded area their voices carried until 3am," reports a visitor to one of the local camps.
Tips for camping with families
Kid-friendly activities: Look for campgrounds with dedicated play areas. "We love coming here when we want to camp, fish and getaway from home without driving far," writes Jennifer K. about Big Fish-n-Camp Ground, noting its family-oriented design.
Educational opportunities: Several pet-friendly sites near Buck Creek offer learning experiences. "Plenty to see. Inside the park are blacktop trails for hiking or bike riding. They also have walking trails. Nice and relaxing campground. Modern bathhouse, three large playgrounds and shelters to use," describes Angie A. about Battle Ground.
Swimming options: Water features provide summer recreation. "We love this place. Have been camping here for decades and for me this place has a great balance of amenities and natural sceneries and spaces," Randy A. states about France Park, highlighting its swimming areas.
Protected natural spaces: Dog-friendly camping areas with minimal hazards work best. "We took two vehicles since we wanted to leave one at our campsite. Some sites are clustered together, however we lucked out and got one along the fishing lake with no nearby neighbors," shares Jennifer K. about their experience camping with pets.
Tips from RVers
Site dimensions: RV campers should verify pad sizes before booking. "We camped in a pull-through full hookup site that was very level. There is a 5-mile paved bike trail that runs through the park," notes Cindy B. about Prophetstown State Park Campground.
Hookup availability: Electrical options vary between campgrounds. "Sites are amazing! In the 100's they are full hookup, yes that's right sewer hookups in a state park! The 200's are electric only," explains Dawn G. about site differences.
Road conditions: Access roads affect larger vehicle maneuverability. "The roads are pretty nicely done with white rock. I don't remember any serious potholes," observes Sammii D. about navigating campground roads.
Site preferences: Experienced RVers recommend specific locations. "Beautiful campground with many shaded sites. The full hook up sites are level and private," reports Pat S., providing practical guidance for selecting optimal pet-friendly sites.
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