Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Carmel, IN

If you're searching for a place to camp with pets near Carmel, look no further. Camping is an adventurous and unique way to escape the city—and you can bring along your furry friend. Search nearby campgrounds that allow pets or find top-rated spots from other campers.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Carmel, IN (58)

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    1. White River Campground

    22 Reviews
    34 Photos
    152 Saves
    Cicero, Indiana

    Located on the west bank of a picturesque stretch of the White River, the White River Campground offers the perfect spot to spend a getaway weekend in Hamilton County. Explore 26 acres of beautiful terrain by foot or by river, enjoy the wildlife and have fun with friends and family close to home. The campground has 106 modern and primitive campsites with quiet spots for fishing, boating and relaxation. Our 2021 camping season is from April 15th - October 31st.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $16 - $37 / night

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    2. Indianapolis KOA

    20 Reviews
    48 Photos
    60 Saves
    Lawrence, Indiana

    Camp in an air-conditioned Cabin or Deluxe Cabin - or stay at one of the sites for tents and all types of RVs - including the Patio RV Sites! Take a leisurely stroll along a meandering creek and enjoy a towering canopy of oak, maple and sycamore trees. Horses await your arrival at the corral. Professionals will enjoy Wi-Fi and the convenience to downtown. Youngsters can spend hours on the playground, and the whole family will love the pool. Even the family dog may run free in the campground's new Bark Park! The Indianapolis KOA is the place to be on weekends for the Indy 500, Brickyard 400 and MotoGP or the Indy Air Show. Campers can fuel up with breakfast before the high-octane excitement! KOA is 20 minutes from the famous Speedway and 15 minutes from the Children's Museum, Lucas Oil Stadium, Indy Zoo and malls. Pool: Memorial Weekend - Labor Day Weekend. Max pull thru: 110 feet.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $60 - $80 / night

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    3. Mounds State Park Campground

    18 Reviews
    30 Photos
    64 Saves
    Anderson, Indiana
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $16 - $20 / night

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    4. S and H Campground

    10 Reviews
    27 Photos
    53 Saves
    Greenfield, Indiana
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    5. Lake Haven Retreat

    7 Reviews
    20 Photos
    45 Saves
    Beech Grove, Indiana

    Beautiful Lake Haven Retreat is conveniently located two miles south of the Indianapolis, Indiana beltway on Highway 37. Within a 8-mile drive, you will find the airport, downtown, Indianapolis 500 mile race track, and major shopping malls. Due to our full range of services and convenience, many of our RV'ers choose to stay year round. If you are looking for Internet service, or a 50 amp hook-up, we have it all. And if we don't have it, we'll get it!

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    6. Glo Wood Campground

    4 Reviews
    4 Photos
    25 Saves
    Pendleton, Indiana
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $28 / night

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      7. Indiana State Fairgrounds Campground

      4 Reviews
      5 Saves
      Indianapolis, Indiana

      The Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center is accepting reservations for the rest of the year!

      The Campgrounds feature spaces that accommodate full hook-up and primitive camping. Full hook-up sites are available April through October (weather permitting). Electric-only hook-ups are available November through March (weather permitting); during this time, the dump station is closed.

      Year-round camping
      Indoor showers and flush toilets
      Washers and dryers
      Electricity and sewer hook-ups (seasonal)
      Water at campsites (seasonal)
      Sanitary dumping station
      Potable water (seasonal)
      
      • Pets
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • ADA Access
      • RVs

      $40 / night

      Camper-submitted photo from Summit Lake State Park Campground
      Camper-submitted photo from Summit Lake State Park Campground
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      8. Summit Lake State Park Campground

      20 Reviews
      28 Photos
      129 Saves
      Mooreland, Indiana

      An expansive view and good fishing beckon you to Summit Lake State Park, near New Castle. More than 2,680 acres, including a large lake, await your visit. Facilities include 120 electric campsites, three boat ramps, a beach bathhouse and two large open shelters that can be reserved for family picnics and other events.

      Summit Lake has an excellent bird watching and wildlife observation area. The property has always been an important area for waterfowl because of the many low-lying wet meadows and prairies. Migratory species have included rare species like the black tern, bald eagle, sandhill crane, American bittern, least bittern, king rail and osprey.

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • ADA Access

      $23 - $31 / night

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      Camper-submitted photo from Shades State Park Campground
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      9. Shades State Park Campground

      27 Reviews
      101 Photos
      136 Saves
      Alamo, Indiana

      If you’re looking for the perfect camping destination to tell spooky stories around the campfire, Shades State Park is the place to do it. Just 16 miles southwest of Crawfordsville, the area’s original name was Shades of Death. This harkens to some of the grizzly legends from early settlement years that originated under the area’s dark and foreboding forests. In the late 1800s, a health resort named “The Shades” was built on the site, taking advantage of the many natural springs in the area. Today, Shades State Park offers a pleasant and serene outdoor getaway among 3,000 acres of beech and oak woods and sandstone ravines, where Sugar Creek flows through and spills over small waterfalls.

      Open from April through October, the campground in Shades State Park offers 105 drive-in campsites, 7 hike-in sites, and 10 boat-in sites. The main sites are equipped with tent spaces, picnic tables and fire rings, and can accommodate trailers and RVs up to 55 feet. Hookups are not available in this park, but there is a dump station. A limited number of sites are ADA accessible. Facilities in the campground include drinking water, flush restrooms, hot showers, picnic areas and playgrounds, and sports fields. An amphitheater hosts seasonal nature programs, and ice and firewood are available to purchase onsite. Campsite rates range from $10–$24/night; hike-in and boat-in sites are first-come, first-serve.

      For exploring the area, more than 10 miles of hiking trails are available for exploring the Shades’ woods, waterways and canyons. Take a short, easy stroll along Red Fox Ravine, or more moderate hikes around Devil’s Punchbowl and Silver Cascade Falls. For more adventure, hike into the adjacent Pine Hills Nature Preserve on the east side of the park. Or, for a fun nighttime alternative, take a guided, full-moon hike with one of the park’s naturalists. Swimming and wading in Sugar Creek is not permitted, but you can cast a line for bass and bluegill, or visit one of the canoe outfitters outside the park to take a float down the creek.

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • ADA Access

      $12 / night

      Camper-submitted photo from Mystic Waters Campground
      Camper-submitted photo from Mystic Waters Campground

      10. Mystic Waters Campground

      2 Reviews
      2 Photos
      16 Saves
      Pendleton, Indiana

      Rustic cabins, RV sites, and tent camping surrounded by three mystic bodies of water in Pendleton, Indiana.

      Mystic Waters, previously known as Pine Lakes, is conveniently located just miles north of Indianapolis off of I-69 and SR-38 in Madison County. We offer an outdoor escape that includes rustic cabins, RV sites and tent camping surrounded by three mystic bodies of water. We will offer activities such as kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding, swimming, yoga, kids entertainment and special events.

      We will constantly be renovating the property and will be adding updates and features throughout the upcoming season and years to come. We look forward to sharing our vision with you and bringing a perfect balance between tranquility and simple convenience.

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • ADA Access
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    Recent Dog-Friendly Reviews in Carmel

    292 Reviews of 58 Carmel Campgrounds


    • MickandKarla W.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Johnson County Fairgrounds
      Oct. 20, 2024

      Johnson County Fairgrounds

      Not the Best

      We followed our RV GPS into the quaint city of Franklin and turned right off of Jefferson Street onto Fairgrounds Street that leads a short distance to the gate. Waze wanted us to continue on King Street coming in from I-65, but there is a sign that says no trucks and the street is not RV friendly. Our RV GPS had us going the right direction to get to Jefferson Street. As we had made reservations on the day of arrival we were texted by the fairgrounds camp host asking for an estimated arrival time. The camp host site is right at the entrance of the campground (CG) area. As they only take cash or check, we paid the host upon arrival and the host walked us over to show us the site they selected for us. Upon arriving at back-in site 34 with FHUs and 50 AMP, we asked if we could change to the adjacent 30 AMP area, so we could have some space and yard. The camp host said that due to the age of the wiring they do not allow 50 to 30 AMP adapters. However, a 5th wheel came in a day later and hooked into 30 AMP with an adapter. The CG has poor site and utility placement with multiple sites sharing water. The sites back up to each other and the utilities are down the middle. There isn't dedicated site utilities like the majority of CGs, you just pick the water and electric that happens to be open and is closest to you. There are no picnic tables nor fire pits. Be sure to have plenty of water hose(we needed 50’) to reach a spigot. Our area had full timers and short stayers. There was another site area across the field that was either long term or seasonal with decent spacing but we weren't offered any of the empty 50 AMP spots and no one else was put in that area. Wifi was very useable for checking mail, Facebook, and such. Water pressure was good. We got 3 bars on Verizon. With an unobstructed view of the northern sky we used our Starlink. There’s plenty of area to walk your dog inside the fenced fairground areas. The next time we are in the area, we’ll pass on this CG.

    • RThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from White River Campground
      Sep. 8, 2024

      White River Campground

      Great spot for camping

      We are here for just one night as we are headed back to Georgia. I used the Dyrt search and in this area I looked at this place and boy am I glad I did. I wish it were closer to home. We are next to the river and we are loving it. Beautiful sites and family friendly. Staff are great too.

    • patti J.
      Camper-submitted photo from Heartland Resort
      Sep. 7, 2024

      Heartland Resort

      Staff were helpful

      This would most likely be a last resort for us.  Went to our campsite only to find someone else using it.  Not what you need after driving 400-500 miles.  Had to go back to the office and ultimately took a different site after dirty looks from the poachers.

      Then the staff told us there was music that night after we told them we just wanted a peaceful nights sleep so we moved to another site further away from the jam session. Whew a lot of work to be here.  Cannot recall being impresses with the bathrooms/showers.

    • Joel K.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Shades State Park Campground
      Aug. 26, 2024

      Shades State Park Campground

      Nice campground, but not perfect

      Stayed here recently and overall the trip was a 10, but as for the campground itself there are somethings that could definitely be better.

      First, for all intents and purposes the sites are not marked.  At some point years ago they stencil painted the numbers both on the concrete parking block and on the ground near the entry pad for each site, but obviously over time most of these are worn away.  It's very difficult to find your actual site, even during the day when it's not busy.  At night, or with a campground full of people - not a chance.   Even more perplexing is why it's still like this when it's so easy to fix.

      Second, on the back loop, where we were, almost every car we saw was going the wrong way around the loop.  I've never seen this before and wasn't just one car.  There is a sign at the start of the loop indicating it's one direction, so not sure why this happens.

      Third, they have a camp store at the entry to the family campground, but it was never open in the time we were there, which was Friday / Saturday / Sunday, during the summer, so not sure what the situation was.

      Fourth, while the campground does have functional flush bathroom and shower, they only have one, and the rest are pit toilets, so depending on how far your site is from the building, it could be a very long walk, especially at night.

      The front gate to the park did have covered firewood, but the hours of the gate operation were not clear.  The sites themselves were fine, but not particularly deep, and some are basically completely exposed to all the foot and vehicle traffic going to the toilets, the dumpsters, or just driving around, so basically zero privacy.

      We did drive into Crawfordsville, which took about 20 minutes, and it was very nice with a local college (Wabash) and plenty of retail options to restock, grab a cold beverage, or refill the tank before driving home. 

      Would I stay here again, yes 100%, but be prepared and plan ahead.  Would I recommend this to others?  Meh.

    • James P.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Crawfordsville KOA
      Aug. 26, 2024

      Crawfordsville 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.

    • Jasmine M.
      Camper-submitted photo from Mar-Brook Camp Ground
      Aug. 20, 2024

      Mar-Brook Camp Ground

      I have camped here on and off when I was a kid!

      Since my experience here growing up and having family get-a-ways, it’s always been my dream to live here!!

    • Jacole C.
      Camper-submitted photo from Summit Lake State Park Campground
      Jul. 30, 2024

      Summit Lake State Park Campground

      Feeling of harassment

      Very clean and quiet campground. There was not a lot to do, but we took Kayaks and had a good time. However, our son and his family joined us for the weekend and any time they pulled in the campground host would follow them down to our site and remind them that there is only 1 car allowed at the campsite(which we already knew). Friday, they came in and, within 40 seconds, got the 1st"reminder." He was just there unloading the car. Saturday morning, he went home to pick us up his wife and came back. Again, less than a minute later, the host came down to remind him of the rule. He unpacked the car of a scooter and bike and 1 more blanket. Both Friday and Saturday, his car was down at the site to unload a total of 3 minutes before he went to park it in overflow parking. We have camped there for 30 years and always obey the rules. We do not camp to get harassed each day we are there. Then you look around the campground and there are 2 to 3 cars parked at every 3rd campsite we came to. They need to give people 15 minutes before following them down to harass them and spend that time letting the people know the rules that were next to us with 2 cars parked at their site the entire weekend

    • J
      Camper-submitted photo from Glo Wood Campground
      Jul. 20, 2024

      Glo Wood Campground

      Simple but good

      Definitely a little dated. Picnic tables cracked plastic. My site was missing fire ring but many had them. Most sites really wet but gravel pads were close to level, needed to raise one side 1”.

    • J
      Camper-submitted photo from Camp Buckwood
      Jul. 8, 2024

      Camp Buckwood

      Very Nice and Freindly

      Stayed two nights, tent camping. It was a great time meeting new people and exploring the surrounding area.

    • Matt M.
      Camper-submitted photo from Indiana State Fairgrounds Campground
      Jun. 25, 2024

      Indiana State Fairgrounds Campground

      Not what we were expecting!

      We traveled to Indianapolis for the Olympic Swimming Time Trials. Stayed here 2 nights with our 2 grand-daughters. The area we stayed was directly adjacent to a bike path. It was separated by a fence and there was a gate right next to our site. The gate was locked however the gates were far enough apart that someone could get between them. Our first night, someone actually did this and walked right behind our site.

      The shower house was in serious need of some improvements! Old, dark, leaky pipes. 

      The area was OVERLY well lit, to the point we were hanging sleeping bags over the windows to try and make it somewhat dark inside the camper! 

      Getting to the sites took some figuring out also. We entered at the main gate to the fairgrounds and there were no signs directing us to the sites. Had to use GPS with satellite view to figure our way there. 

      For comparison, we've stayed at the Iowa State Fairgrounds and this is a night and day difference. Iowa Fairgrounds sites are $20 less per night, very nice shower facilities and plenty of room between sites. 

      We would stay here again but we'd need to exhaust all other options first.

      BTW, the price listed is wrong. We paid $50/night.

    • Holdun R.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Camp Atterbury Campground
      Jun. 17, 2024

      Camp Atterbury Campground

      Great 1st experience

      This was my first time at a campsite, so I don't have other sites to compare to. Overall, my experience was great. Clean area with lots of amenities. They stack free firewood at your campsite to burn. I'm military, so the gunfire, canon fire, and helicopters didn't bother me at all. Those things don't happen all the time though.

    • rickie F.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Oak Ridge Morgan-Monroe State Forest
      Jun. 10, 2024

      Oak Ridge Morgan-Monroe State Forest

      Beautiful as it should be.

      We stayed pretty much on our site. Generally, we aim to do a bit of exploring, but we used their camping as a rendezvous. I was slightly disappointed by the site selections being mostly on a slant, but we did find one on the overfill site that suited our needs and we ended up loving it. I do plan on returning specifically to update a better review on the available views.

    • Jonathan P.
      Camper-submitted photo from Woods Campground
      Jun. 8, 2024

      Woods Campground

      Horrible

      The owner came up hot headed and very upset. I don’t know if they were having a bad day. The place looks like trash and has a very poor layout

    • C
      Camper-submitted photo from Summit Lake State Park Campground
      Jun. 8, 2024

      Summit Lake State Park Campground

      Beautiful Location

      Summit Lake is our go to get away. Beautiful campground with several amenities. Several campsites offer full shade and most are level. There are a few pull through sites. There is a large (shallow) lake for fishing and kayaking. Idle speed only allowed using a motorized boat. There is also a beach area for swimming. Several picnic areas with beautiful views of the lake. This campground also offers several walking trails. All are easy walks with various distances. Campground is very well maintained and staff are very helpful and friendly.

    • Kelsey R.
      Camper-submitted photo from Cornerstone Campground
      Mar. 14, 2024

      Cornerstone Campground

      Nice for the area

      The owners are very nice, campgrounds are super clean, lots for my children to do. My only complaint is, it’s your typical campground where you’re right on top of your neighbor. If you don’t mind, it’s fine. We prefer to stick to state parks or places that offer more seclusion. Overall, would recommend!

    • Gary B.
      Camper-submitted photo from Heartland Resort
      Nov. 22, 2023

      Heartland Resort

      Geared for permanent camper

      The power and water pressure was just fine. The campsite was muddy and needed maintenance. Let's just say it was" Rustic". Office staff were very polite.

    • A
      Camper-submitted photo from AOK Campground
      Oct. 31, 2023

      AOK Campground

      Bathrooms are ick. Campground is fine, tho.

      It’s decent—but the bathrooms are most certainly not. Definitely need someone out there at the very least keeping it tolerable for campers.

    • DThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Hidden Paradise Campground
      Oct. 13, 2023

      Hidden Paradise Campground

      Saint Paul, In….We’d definitely stay again

      We came in at 10 pm in search for our site. It’s about a 1/2 mile from the main road. It’s a big place we noticed at daylight. Nice playground, appears they have some cabins to be rented, some sites were on the water, very clean and maintained. 40 miles from Greenwood, In. Sites are large and easy to maneuver our 42’ 5th wheel. Our site had full hookup, flat ground so easy setup. The only cos are- while the campground sign can be seen from the main road on the way in- it all disappears in the dark after you turn onto the road. It’s needs to be marked better. Had there been arrows or signs it would have made it SO much easier. Day or night. We felt our way to the office since there were a few roads going in opposite directions. The girl said she’d leave our paperwork at the office. No paperwork or maps. This little road is quite narrow, has some pretty tight turns with trees on both sides and in the night it’s hard to tell where the rear end of your camper is on the turns where there are trees close to the road, if it’s a long one like ours. So needing to back up would literally be a nightmare. We drove down this little road quite a while unsure if we were heading in the right direction for the office. An office sign finally appeared like a beacon in the night about 3/4 mile off the main road- but at that point if we would have been incorrect it would have been a long way to back up our 42’ in the dark on these little roads. A lot of campgrounds make this mistake. They don’t plan on people coming in at night into a strange campground. There were several roads leading in different directions and it was hard to tell which one was the “main” road had there been directionals showing which road went to which sites would have been helpful. Site numbers were hard to see unless you walked up to each site with a flashlight. Not sure why campgrounds make their site numbers so allusive. Either they aren’t marked at all, they’re so small you can hardly see them or there is no rhyme or reason as to where they put them. Consistency would be great!!!!! It was just very difficult to navigate in a strange campground in the dark. Like many I’m sure we ended up just walking in front of the truck with a flashlight to be able to see the numbers. We avoid setting up in the dark at all costs because it’s absolutely the worst but sometimes you just get caught for various reasons- and there should be a better way.

    • Laura M.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Jellystone Campground-pierceton
      Oct. 7, 2023

      Jellystone Campground-pierceton

      Expensive

      We stayed here because of the discount offered through Passport America, and somehow the price was still too high. We paid $42 for a FHU pull through site (that was after the discount). However, it was a nice park and it was nice to get caught up on laundry and showers. 

      You can pay for laundry with the CSCPay app ($5 credit when you first sign up, so your first load is free), or you can pay with credit card. No coins taken. Laundry was nice and clean and the dryers worked excellent. 

      There are FHU pull through sites, or back in sites with electric only (there is a dump station available). There are also cute cabins available as well. 

      There are lots of things to do here at the park, but the park itself is out in the middle of nowhere. It was a really eerie feeling when we were there, because almost every spot was taken, but nobody was there. I guess people pay for the season and leave their trailers on site and come in for the weekend. 

      There’s a nice tent area in the back, rolling grassy area where we let our dog run around off leash since nobody was around. The lake in the middle of the park was really nice, and you can rent pedal gokarts or golf carts, or boats for paddling around the lake. 

      The camp store is nice, lots of food and supplies and gifts available for sale. There are trash dumpsters here but no recycling.

    • Trevor N.
      Camper-submitted photo from Cornerstone Campground
      Oct. 2, 2023

      Cornerstone Campground

      Fall

      Beautiful campground. Great for all kinds of camping from primitive to full hook up. Tons of stuff for kids to do. Everyone was friendly. Facilities were well kept and very clean.

    • Todd L.
      Camper-submitted photo from Lake Haven Retreat
      Sep. 14, 2023

      Lake Haven Retreat

      Nice quiet place

      We stayed for 4 nights and it was very quiet and relaxing. We attended a wedding at the Scottish Cathedral in the center of downtown Indy and from the campground, it was a nice drive into the city off the interstate that only took about 20 min. The sites were all nice and level with a crushed stone base. Our site had a nice grass lawn near the water. But, near the water there was the resident Canadian geese and the "mess" they leave. That aside it was very nice. Their facilities were also awesome. We had 50amp service and measured 119vac with both a/c units running. We would definitely stay again. Also, we walked up and down all the various roads within and it turned out to be a nice 1.1 mile walk.

    • k
      Camper-submitted photo from Indianapolis KOA
      Sep. 7, 2023

      Indianapolis KOA

      Beautiful Campground off the interstate

      Booked here last minute for the night on my way west. Beautiful campground with lots of activities for the family. They are all dog friendly with a few small dog runs spread throughout the sites. Primitive is $60 n/, full water/electricity is $80 n/. A bit pricey, but It’s worthwhile due to all that they have; horses, goats (that you can feed), a medium camping store with an ice cream shop attached, showers and running toilets.

      GPS will take you to the back entrance that you cannot get in at. Instead of turning at the light, continue going down to the roundabout until you see the KOA sign and it’ll take you to the actual entrance and then office to sign in.

    • Jake C.The Dyrt ADMIN User
      Camper-submitted photo from Acacia Farms
      Aug. 28, 2023

      Acacia Farms

      Cabin Stay on a Small Family Farm

      Jake from the Dyrt here!  Acacia Farms is an awesome spot to slow down in the country and enjoy being around some small farm animals.  Check them out and share some pics of your stay!

    • s
      Camper-submitted photo from Hidden Paradise Campground
      Aug. 28, 2023

      Hidden Paradise Campground

      Rude

      Site was very small for 55$ a night, plus I was charged 30$ fee for a credit card terminal payment!! Didnt even tell me! Campers still pay for swimming per person! Staff was rude, all of them! Security guy is a little jerk and has a need to over compensate! And to top it all off there is a road with tire spike strips!! So it you go the wrong way, which is super easy because there are no rode signs, you will flatten every tire you have! Thats how much they care about their campers! I would not stay here for free! We camped at Hidden Paradise Campground in a Travel Trailer.



    Guide to Carmel

    Discovering pet-friendly camping options near Carmel, Indiana, allows you to enjoy the great outdoors with your furry companions. Here are some excellent campgrounds that welcome pets and offer a variety of amenities and activities.

    Dog-friendly activities while camping near Carmel

    • At White River Campground, you can enjoy scenic walks along the river, perfect for letting your dog stretch their legs.
    • The Indianapolis KOA features dog runs and plenty of space for your pets to roam while you relax at the campground.
    • Lake Haven Retreat offers a peaceful environment with walking paths, allowing you and your dog to explore the beautiful surroundings together.

    Tips for camping with dogs near Carmel

    • Ensure your dog is comfortable in new environments by bringing their favorite blanket or bed to S and H Campground.
    • Keep your pet hydrated and cool during warm days at Glo Wood Campground by providing plenty of fresh water and shade.
    • Always have a leash handy at Indy Lakes Campground to keep your dog safe and secure while exploring the campground.

    Dog owners appreciate the amenities offered

    • Heartland Resort provides electric hookups and picnic tables, making it easy to enjoy meals outdoors with your pet.
    • The well-maintained facilities at Mystic Waters Campground ensure a comfortable stay for both you and your furry friend.
    • Raceview Family Campground features spacious sites and a welcoming atmosphere, perfect for families traveling with pets.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    • Which is the most popular dog-friendly campsite near Carmel, IN?

      According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Carmel, IN is White River Campground with a 4.5-star rating from 22 reviews.

    • What is the best site to find dog-friendly camping near Carmel, IN?

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