Best Campgrounds near Centerville, IN

Campgrounds near Centerville, Indiana include several established options for RV, tent, and cabin camping within a short drive. Grandpa's Farm Campground, located in Richmond, offers full hookup sites with electric, water, and sewer connections, along with amenities like a pool and playground. The surrounding area features several other developed facilities including Richmond KOA and Deer Ridge Camping Resort, both providing seasonal camping from spring through fall. Natural Springs Resort near New Paris, Ohio and Hueston Woods State Park in College Corner are additional options within 30 minutes of Centerville, offering varied accommodation types from tent sites to cabins and glamping facilities.

Access to most campgrounds in the region is straightforward via paved roads, with most facilities designed for standard vehicles and RVs. Weather conditions remain relatively mild through the camping season, though many private campgrounds operate seasonally from April through October or early November. "This is a family owned and operated campground since 1964. Mark and Michelle take exceptional care of the grounds and go out of their way to make everyone's stay enjoyable," noted one visitor about Grandpa's Farm. Whitewater Memorial State Park and Brookville Lake campgrounds maintain year-round operations, though winter camping requires appropriate cold-weather gear. Most established campgrounds in the area require reservations, particularly during summer weekends and holidays.

Campground reviews consistently highlight clean facilities, helpful staff, and family-friendly environments as key attractions. Waterfront camping at Brookville Lake and Summit Lake State Park provides opportunities for boating, fishing, and swimming during warmer months. Several campers mentioned the exceptional maintenance of facilities, with one reviewer noting, "We took advantage of the crystal clear pool, immaculate shower facilities, pretty stream and wonderfully kind owners." Highway noise affects some campgrounds, particularly those near Interstate 70. Richmond KOA received mixed reviews regarding highway noise, with one camper stating, "It's really close to the highway and LOUD! I like to hear nature when I came to destress not semis all night long." Many facilities feature playground equipment, recreational areas, and organized activities suitable for families with children.

Best Camping Sites Near Centerville, Indiana (93)

    1. Hueston Woods State Park Campground

    47 Reviews
    College Corner, OH
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (513) 523-6347

    "The park is about 3000 acres with a beautiful sailing / fishing lake. There is a beautiful lodge and golf course, archery range, and plenty of hiking paths and equestrian paths."

    "This place is off the beaten path by a lot, but it's so serene and beautiful. The non-electric site was almost all real primitive campers. There were tons of trees nearby for privacy and hammocking."

    2. Grandpas Farm Camp Ground

    9 Reviews
    Richmond, IN
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (765) 962-7907

    "It has a nice pool and a creek right behind it that you can access from the camp. The bathrooms and showers were clean."

    "All RV wrapped and under the tall tree; behind the campground have a running creek, cross the creek is farmland, sometime saw group of goats eating grass on the field."

    3. Natural Springs Resort - RV Park, Campground and Recreation Destination

    12 Reviews
    Richmond, IN
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (937) 437-5771

    "Literally not even two feet around the fire pit on all sides. Luckily they were quick to accommodate our complaints and move us."

    "The lake and beach area are great. Clean water for swimming. The campground spots are small (too close together) and they don't enforce the quiet time curfew."

    4. Whitewater Memorial State Park Campground

    17 Reviews
    Liberty, IN
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (765) 458-5565

    $16 - $23 / night

    "Whitewater Memorial State Park is located close to Liberty Indiana and is our favorite between the two major parks on Brookville Lake. It has water access to both Brookville and Whitewater lakes."

    "Conveniently located just South of Liberty, Indiana. Access to the Brookville Lake. Playground available. Beach area available. Easy to reserve through the In.gov website. Many things to do."

    5. Summit Lake State Park Campground

    24 Reviews
    Mooreland, IN
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (765) 766-5873

    $20 - $25 / night

    "Very large camping spots with huge lawns away from lake; This spot was #53. lakeside camping a little more packed in but more shade. Reserve early!"

    "Many of the campsites are right near the water with lake view. Fishing is fun too with a dock within short walking distance of most campsites."

    6. Richmond KOA

    5 Reviews
    Richmond, IN
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (765) 962-1219

    "There is also a large amish store nearby that has all kinds of items. The actual campground has great facilities and lots of activities to do for kids all while keeping a safe distance to their sites."

    7. Deer Ridge Camping Resort

    3 Reviews
    Richmond, IN
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (765) 939-0888

    "Hospitality was amazing, loaned steps for trailer, helped level, hook up to site!  Couldn’t ask for friendlier place to stay! First time camper with trailer!!’"

    "It is easy to find with GPS off of the highway. I would recommend staying here. The only issue is, it is somewhat close to the interstate, thus, you can hear the traffic and it can get a bit loud."

    8. Mounds State Recreation Area Campground — Brookville Lake

    20 Reviews
    Brookville, IN
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (765) 647-2657

    $23 - $30 / night

    "Mounds State Recreation Area located near Brookville Indiana is a beautiful location with camping for tents, trailers and motorhomes."

    "Pros: quiet, close to Brookville, lots of trails nearby, nice swimming beach Cons: hard to get a site next to the playground - it's kinda out of the way."

    9. Archway Campground

    2 Reviews
    Richmond, IN
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (937) 273-2022

    $20 - $35 / night

    "Great location, right off I-70. Lowes, Walmart, Menards, and Dollar General very close by. Almost every restaurant or food type that you can think of close by."

    10. Camp Mahanaim

    1 Review
    Richmond, IN
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (765) 994-9949

    $100 / night

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Recent Reviews near Centerville, IN

430 Reviews of 93 Centerville Campgrounds


  • pThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 6, 2025

    Dayton KOA Holiday

    Very clean and shady

    The campsites are shaded and pretty level. I am using a pull through and it is long enough for my RV and 24’ trailer. There is a very nice cement slab with a nice fire pit and picnic table.

  • Byron S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 4, 2025

    Wright-Patterson FamCamp

    Nice RV park

    The sites are paved and level, had full hook ups, WIFI, cellular, shower house. Surprisingly it was not noisy being near the flight line. The site is clean and well maintained. There is a lot to do and visit on and off post. Unfortunately the Air Museum was closed because of the budget shut down but all other services were available (commissary, BX, etc). I would recommend staying here if you are active duty or Veteran.

  • Bodean D.
    Sep. 29, 2025

    Kamp Modoc

    What would you expect from Camping?

    Do you have kids? They have it covered, from playground, to lake with inflatables, train rides, Holiday fun.

    Adults? I see Cornhole every weekend, Campfires, Holiday Events, Golf Cart Parades, DJ's or Live Bands on the weekend, Friendly Seasonal Folks always up for a good time.

    Ameneties? Bath Houses, Laundry, General Store, Small Grill and Pizza Oven. (Pizza is not half bad either).

    Amish make their presence felt on a few weekends throughout the season, from fresh Bakery Goods to a Healthy Sized Sausage Egg Biscuit. (You won't be disappointed)

    Food Trucks on a few weekends throughout the season.

  • M
    Sep. 25, 2025

    Glo Wood Campground

    Rip off

    Overall, this Campground rips people off. As a Traveling worker I despise places like this. I gave this Campground, a$200 deposit with the intent of Renting a site for a month from them. I was supposed to move onto site in approximately a week and a half and had to cancel as I found another campground that was closer to my job site. They had my deposit approximately two days to which they were supposedly receiving a huge amount of phone calls regarding the open site Turning people down left and right. When I asked for my deposit bank, they wanted to tell me it was nonrefundable because they are losing out on money by me canceling. I would be more understanding if they had the site open but the owner it was booked all the way until I was going to move onto site. I was never told my deposit was not refundable. As a traveler, I warn other monthly campers about this place as the Owners will rip you off no problem

  • Laura W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 15, 2025

    Summit Lake State Park Campground

    Summit lake state park

    Its an ok park. The water is shared with your neighbor, so be sure to have a lo g hose. The showers were sketchy. I wouldn't use them personally. Wecsaw a couple of unattended fires smoldering in empty campsites. And we paid for an overnight reservation. Came in around 5pm. They charged us $7 for day use. I dont think you should have to pay for day use ANYWHERE that you've paid an overnight reservation. We are through travelers and its just plain irritating to me.

  • David C.
    Aug. 31, 2025

    Mystic Waters Campground

    Great campground for RVs and cabins

    This is a great campground for RVs and cabins, but unfortunately not for tents as the highway 69 is too noisy. Also there are not a lot of trees.

  • Lisa M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 29, 2025

    Summit Lake State Park Campground

    Peaceful park and great hiking trails

    Although we only spent one night here during the week, the campground seemed very peaceful and quiet, even though there were quite a few campers. Sites 1 through 74 seem to be a lot more level and larger, but they were in a sort of an open area with very little shade. The rest of the sites were fairly unlevel, but were in shaded areas. I would think a rig more than 31 or 32 feet long would have difficulty maneuvering around the curve at the end of the second loop. We are a 30ft. Fifth wheel and it was pretty tight for us. Lots of trees. The showers were your typical camp showers not great but not horrible. There was a large lake that one could enjoy fishing on. Also some great hiking trails in the area.

  • K
    Aug. 8, 2025

    Cedarbrook Campground

    Wonderful stay w one hiccup

    This is a very well managed and maintain campground except the laundry facility. Washers are old and bed bugs were found. If you stick to your own camper you will be safe. Any campground that has cabins will have bedbugs. That’s a fact!

  • Beth B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 31, 2025

    Indian Springs Campground

    Nice campground, well cared for

    The spaces are gravel and level. The campground is mostly RV with a few private apartments/houseboat.

    Quiet, most all of the waterfront sites were taken. We took a chance on last minute reservations and there were plenty of pull through spots. Easy to setup.

    Checkin/out no problem. They have a code for gate entry.

    Bathhouse bathrooms are date but clean. A bit on small side, not very comfortable.

    There is not much common area for grass/waterside…kinda feel like your in someone’s spot/yard area.

    There is a playground for young kids.

    About 30 minutes from downtown Cincinnati…easy to get to a game.


Guide to Centerville

Camping near Centerville, Indiana, offers a variety of experiences for outdoor lovers. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a fun family adventure, there are several campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Hiking and Trails: Explore the beautiful trails at John Bryan State Park Campground. One visitor mentioned, "I had a great time boondocking here - it's an incredibly lush/green area." The trails are perfect for both hiking and biking.
  • Fishing and Swimming: At Summit Lake State Park Campground, you can enjoy fishing and kayaking. One camper said, "There is a large (shallow) lake for fishing and kayaking."
  • Wildlife Watching: Many campers enjoy spotting wildlife. A review from Mounds State Park Campground noted, "The trails are great for hiking and running," making it a great spot for nature lovers.

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the restrooms and shower facilities. One reviewer at Hueston Woods State Park Campground said, "Bathrooms were clean, just your run of the mill park bathroom."
  • Spacious Sites: Many campgrounds offer spacious sites. A visitor at Caesar Creek State Park Campground mentioned, "Camp sites are spacious," which is great for families or groups.
  • Friendly Staff: Campers often highlight the helpfulness of the staff. One camper at Winton Woods Campground said, "Staff were very friendly," making the experience more enjoyable.

What you should know:

  • Raccoons Can Be Bold: If you're camping at John Bryan State Park Campground, be prepared for raccoons. One camper warned, "The sheer number and boldness of raccoons... they are lingering the edge of the woods day and night."
  • Limited Amenities at Some Sites: Not all campgrounds have full amenities. A review from Hueston Woods State Park Campground noted, "Only A & B loop are suitable for campers."
  • Book Early for Weekends: Popular spots fill up quickly. A visitor at Versailles State Park Campground mentioned, "Best areas are A (full hookups and B (electric hookups) with concrete pads."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for campgrounds with activities for kids. One parent at Indianapolis KOA said, "The water park is so fun," making it a great choice for families.
  • Plan for Quiet Time: Some campgrounds can get noisy. A camper at Hueston Woods State Park Campground mentioned, "Too much drinking and loud music," so be mindful of your surroundings.
  • Pack Snacks and Drinks: Having snacks on hand can keep everyone happy. A reviewer at Dayton KOA Holiday appreciated the "nice little store" for essentials.

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. One camper at White River Campground noted, "Setup was quick and easy on the large, level concrete pad."
  • Look for Full Hookups: If you want convenience, choose sites with full hookups. A visitor at Summit Lake State Park Campground mentioned, "Most sites are shady, and some are feet from the lake."
  • Be Prepared for Weather: Check the forecast before you go. A camper at Mounds State Park Campground said, "We came right after a big rain and a lot of the sites were flooded out."

Camping near Centerville, Indiana, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

Frequently Asked Questions

What amenities are available at Centerville Campground?

Campsites in the Centerville area offer a range of amenities. Indian Springs Campground provides full hookup pull-through sites that are level with space for tow vehicles and picnic tables. For state park amenities, Hueston Woods State Park Campground features a Raptor Center, shower houses, and beach access. Most campgrounds in the region offer electric hookups, water access points, shower facilities, and picnic areas. Some parks like Hueston Woods provide educational programs and recreational opportunities including hiking trails, fishing, and swimming areas.

Where is Centerville Campground located and how do I access it?

Centerville is located in eastern Indiana, near the Indiana-Ohio border. For camping in this area, Whitewater Memorial State Park Campground is a popular option just south of Liberty, Indiana with convenient access to Brookville Lake. The park is easily accessible by car and offers water access to both Brookville and Whitewater lakes. Another nearby option is Mounds State Recreation Area Campground, also located near Brookville, Indiana. Both campgrounds offer excellent access points for outdoor recreation in the Centerville region.

Do I need reservations for Centerville Campground and what are the fees?

Reservations are highly recommended for campgrounds in the Centerville area, especially during peak season. Summit Lake State Park Campground requires early reservations due to its popularity, with spacious camping spots featuring large lawns. The park is professionally run with educational programs available. Thousand Trails Indian Lakes, located about an hour from both Indianapolis and Cincinnati, offers various camping options including Thousand Trails sites, KOA sections, and individual sites. Fees vary by campground and site type, with state parks generally offering more economical options than private RV parks, which may offer discounts for cash payment.