Best RV Parks & Resorts near Cecil M. Harden Lake

RV Park Reviews near Cecil M. Harden Lake

412 Reviews of 58 Cecil M. Harden Lake Campgrounds

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  Nancy W.

  Legend

  Jun. 12, 2017

  Terre Haute Campground

  Great location to I-70 and Terre Haute

  This campground is great proximity to I-70 for an easy on/off the interstate and just outside of downtown Terre Haute (approximately eight miles). The park is nice and shady with large trees. When we were there in November, there were very few other campers and most appeared to be transients there for just one night. With all the amenities in this place there is probably a lot going on in the summer. Downtown Terre Haute has plenty of activities including live music, sporting events, museums, restaurants, and historic sites.

  RV sites are pull thrus and back-ins that vary from 50 amp full hook-up with deluxe patio to 30 amp water/electric. All sites were level. There are definitely sites big enough for big-rigs with tow vehicles so you don’t have to unhook if you are just stopping for a night. Water, sewer and electric hook-ups were well-placed and easy to reach. In addition to the RV sites, there are kamping cabins with deluxe accommodations (including air conditioning, kitchens, and bathrooms) capable of sleeping up to 6 people to rustic cabins without bathrooms. Tent sites are available as is a “teepee.”

  Amenities at the park include: swimming pool, camp store (with fire wood), full service restaurant (May – November), propane fill, bike rental, basketball courts, playground, horseshoes, petting zoo, and coin laundry. The restroom and shower house was clean. There is a dump station located at the exit of the park. Our Verizon 4G phone and hotpsot had great service. Our antenna picked up about two dozen television channels

  If you have a dog, there is an off-leash dog park and you are free to walk dogs around the property and there is a long road leading into park. The only problem we had with the park was that some of the trees were not trimmed and the roads where narrow and would rub against our RV.

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  Stephen & Theresa B.

  Legend

  Jul. 31, 2019

  Cecil M Harden Lake Raccoon State Recreation Area

  Plenty of fun!

  Raccoon State Recreation Area | Cecil M Harden Lake is located in the heart of historic covered bridge country just 50 miles West of Indianapolis. The campground is surrounded by the 2,060 acre Cecil M Harden reservoir offering boating (boat rental), fishing and a large swimming beach with concessions and amenities. The campground is extremely well maintained with many sites sheltered by tree canopy ranging from non-electric, 30 amp, to 50 amp. Fresh water is available at fill stations and a spacious dump station area make for easy disposal. Many of the sites are not level so chose wisely to suit your needs. Easy beach access from the campground via a paved walk/bike path, well stocked camp store at the entrance to the campground, well maintained bath house facilities, active interpretive Naturalist programs, and numerous hiking trail opportunities round out the amenities. This is a beautiful campground; and if you like to explore...take a drive through the area and enjoy the many historic towns, covered bridges and roller mills throughout the county.

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  Stephen & Theresa B.

  Legend

  May. 10, 2019

  Shakamak State Park Campground

  “Fantastic Indiana camping experience.”

  This is just a beautiful Indiana State Park located near the small community of Jasonville, Indiana which offers simple dining, grocery store, hardware store and fuel. The park has numerous recreational activities to include 3 lakes spanning some 400 acres that are known for spectacular fishing, seasonal family aquatic center for swimming with a large water slide, seasonal nature center, and several hiking trails. The campsites are in a heavily wooded area with fantastic tree canopy for shade and comfort. Sites are mostly level gravel pads ranging from primitive to 30 amp electric, 50 amp electric or a limited number of full hookup; water, sewer and 50 amp service sites plus plenty of clean bath houses. Large rig friendly. The park also has family cabins available. A small camp store supplies firewood, ice, bait and sundries...Indiana fishing license at the park office. Want to relax...enjoy beautiful sunsets on the lake, paddling a canoe or kayak, or casting a line for dinner...this is a perfect place to make that happen.

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  James P.

  Legend

  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.

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  Cynthia K.

  Legend

  May. 14, 2025

  Shakamak State Park Campground

  Very nice campground!

  This was a camping weekend. We've camped here before, but many years ago. It was time to go back. 

  So, we couldn't remember much about this state park. We were never compelled to go back sooner. Now I remember why. This is a nice park. Not outstanding. Not special. It's just...nice. 

    There's 7 hiking trails. All are nice walks in the woods. All were muddy in sections. There's an old coal mine on Trail 2. Blocked off for safety. 

  There's no beach, but they have an enormous pool. It has slides & everything. 

  This is a fishing park. Boating with electric motors, so a quiet lake. Fishing was fair according to my fishing guy.

  The Nature Center was inexplicably closed "for the season". Disappointing! 

  There's many boat launches & picnic areas. Cabins for rent. Boats for rent.

   We stayed at the electric campground. The sites are great- wooded. This is a well established campground. 

  The sites are all flat- ALL FLAT!!! No inclined sites at all! Unheard of in an Indiana State Park, but there you go.

  There's some train noise.

   The bathrooms/showers are KOA clean. Also unheard of in an Indiana State Park. I couldn't even find a spider web. Kudos to the park employees& camp hosts!

   We had a site by the lake, but there was no lake view & there was a steep incline to get down to the water.

    This campground has a beautiful fishing pier just for campers. 

  Bring an extension cord if you're in a pull through. If you want your door facing the fire pit- the electric box is in an awkward place.

   There's also another campground that has a mix of electric/full hookup & non electric sites. They have a beautiful bathhouse. 

  All in all a pleasant weekend. We camped at Shakamak State Park in a Travel Trailer.

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  Randy M.

  Traveler

  May. 13, 2023

  Happy Campers Campground

  Off the beaten path by a lake

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  Approx $35 / day

  Happy Campers Campground

  5.0 (1 reviews)

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  Remember to enjoy these campgrounds in a sustainable, respectful way. Clean up after yourself, be friendly with others, and don't overstay your welcome :)

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  Call 812-239-6263 for reservation. Plan to arrive before dark.

  5 full hook-up sites, 1 primitive site, and one primitive cabin. On a lake stocked with fish. Port-a-potty and shower house available.

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  39.4931, -87.0188

  https://happycamperscampgroundinc.com

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  Jan

  2.57"

  34.6°

  16.8°

  Feb

  2.48"

  39.6°

  20°

  Mar

  3.39"

  50.5°

  28.6°

  Apr

  3.99"

  62.9°

  39.4°

  May

  5.41"

  72.4°

  49.3°

  Jun

  4.67"

  81.1°

  58.7°

  Jul

  5.19"

  84.2°

  61.7°

  Aug

  3.37"

  83.2°

  60.2°

  Sep

  3.73"

  77.3°

  52.3°

  Oct

  3.49"

  65°

  41.2°

  Nov

  3.98"

  52°

  31.8°

  Dec

  3.26"

  38.3°

  20.7°

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  Crowdedness

  Others between 10 and 50 feet away

  Fullness

  Almost full

  Noise

  Occasional man-made noise (trains, cars, etc...)

  Shade

  Mostly shaded, but still some spots with sunlight

  Cleanliness

  Pristine, no trash at all

  Safety

  Very safe

  Road difficulty

  No problems with any vehicle

  Features and amenities

  Water hookup

  Sewer hookup

  50A Electric

  Showers

  Picnic tables

  Toilets

  Pets allowed

  Wifi

  Fire pits

  randyorsusan

  Great place to stop overnight or for a few days. Can hear the highway; but it's not very loud or intrusive. Camp host/owner is very friendly. Plenty of room for kids or pets to roam and play. Very clean and safe.

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  Stephen & Theresa B.

  Legend

  Jun. 27, 2019

  Mccormick's Creek State Park Campground

  Indiana's First State Park

  This park is a southern Indiana beauty. Indiana's first state park dating to 1916. The heart of the park is McCormick's Creek Canyon with stunning views, hiking and some of the best wildflower displays in the state...and let's don't forget McCormick's Creek waterfall...yes its probably only 10' but this is a big deal for Indiana. The park offers numerous hikes varying in difficulty accessing features and attractions to include a 90' fire tower, scenic canyon and waterfall, small cave(Wolf Cave), interesting sinkholes and some stunning second growth hardwood forest. A center piece of the park is the Canyon Inn offering hotel accommodations, dining, seasonal swimming pool(guests only) and in the winter months a massive warming fireplace. The campground provides 189 electric only sites(30 amp) typically gravel pads and 32 primitive sites; most having nice tree canopy for summer shade. Larger coaches have limited choices. The park has an exceptional seasonal outdoor pool, seasonal camp store, very active nature center and naturalist program. Just minutes from the park is the town of Spencer with everything you need to re-supply or grab a dinner out...restaurants, grocery, Wal-Mart, fuel and more

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  Aaron J.

  Scout

  Oct. 25, 2021

  Covered Bridge Campground

  Nice Campground

  It is small campground. Sites are close together. It was quite and close to town. Our site was a pull through 30amp full hook ups. The owners were very nice and accommodating. I would absolutely stay here again!

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  Stephen & Theresa B.

  Legend

  May. 6, 2020

  Lieber State Recreation Area Campground

  A boaters paradise!

  The center piece of Lieber State Recreation Area is the 1,400 acre Cagles Mill Lake. This is a flood control reservoir that is popular for pleasure boating, small house boats and sport fishing. Nearby attractions include the beautiful Cataract Falls. The campground consists of 115 Class A(electric only) and 94 Class B campsites with most tucked under hardwood and pine tree canopy. The campground features include a camp store for basic needs; firewood, ice, sundries and boat rental plus a recently updated dump station and potable water access area and clean comfort stations. Electric service is 30 amp only. Plenty of spots for larger rigs and many are fairly level with asphalt pads. The park offers a seasonal aquatic center with a zero entrance pool and water slide, a nature center with interpretive naturalist program, numerous shelters, playgrounds and picnic areas. Boating is the focus...but the camping is nice too! Easy access location just 3 miles south of Interstate I-70 on IN-243, 40 miles West of Indianapolis, 35 miles East of Terre Haute. Reservations recommended on summer weekends; reserveamerica.com

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