Best Campgrounds near Cloverdale, IN

Are you in need of a campground near Cloverdale, IN? There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in. Experience some of the most stunning views that Indiana camping has to offer. You're sure to find the perfect campground for your Cloverdale camping trip.

Best Camping Sites Near Cloverdale, Indiana (116)

    1. Lieber State Recreation Area Campground

    22 Reviews
    Cloverdale, IN
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (765) 276-0194

    $16 - $25 / night

    "Lieber State Recreation Area, Cloverdale, IN is west down I70 from Indianapolis, 2 miles down RT243. Cagles Mill Lake borders the southwestern side of the area."

    "Each campsite is spacious and has plenty of space away from your neighbors. There was plenty of shade even though our pad wasn't tucked back in the woods."

    2. Cecil M Harden Lake Raccoon State Recreation Area

    32 Reviews
    Rockville, IN
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (765) 344-1412

    $12 - $32 / night

    "Raccoon State Recreation Area | Cecil M Harden Lake is located in the heart of historic covered bridge country just 50 miles West of Indianapolis."

    "There are multiple boat ramps for easy access to the water. I met a friend there who is a resident of Indianapolis and we had a great time on the water."

    3. Cloverdale RV Park

    3 Reviews
    Cloverdale, IN
    2 miles
    +1 (765) 795-3294

    "This easy-access-from-the-highway RV park is really nice. The spots are accessible, the bathrooms are AMAZING (no…seriously), the little attractions are adorable and the host is terrific."

    4. Cagles Mill Lake

    3 Reviews
    Cloverdale, IN
    6 miles
    Website

    $10 - $30 / night

    "This wonderful hidden gem is 14 miles away from McCormick's Creek State Park. It is a DNR state operated and has some pretty cool fishing. It was family-approved by my kin."

    5. Turkey Run State Park Campground

    71 Reviews
    Marshall, IN
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (765) 597-2635

    $20 - $25 / night

    "Turkey Run is arguably the most popular campground (and state park) in Indiana and has its pros and cons."

    "Much enjoyed hiking some of the trails at Turkey Run State Park near Marshall, Indiana. This is Indiana's 2nd oldest state park, now 100 years old (1916-2016)."

    6. Hickory Hills Camp Resort

    1 Review
    Cloverdale, IN
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (765) 795-6079

    "There’s two pools, a pickle ball court, a basketball half court, farm animals, golf cart trails, kayak/canoe/row boats, exploring creeks, fishing, a dog park, several playgrounds, Gaga ball, tether ball"

    7. Rattlesnake

    2 Reviews
    Poland, IN
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 829-2462

    8. Happy Campers Campground

    1 Review
    Poland, IN
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 239-6263

    $35 - $40 / night

    "On a lake stocked with fish. Port-a-potty and shower house available."

    9. Owen Putnam State Forest

    2 Reviews
    Spencer, IN
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 829-2462

    "One is a separate horse camp, it was fun to see so many horses on the trails and talk to the riders. They do some forestry work but it wasn’t loud."

    10. Blackhawk Campgrounds

    1 Review
    Cloverdale, IN
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (765) 795-4795

    $35 - $125 / night

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Recent Reviews near Cloverdale, IN

657 Reviews of 116 Cloverdale Campgrounds


  • SkywaystoHighways.com Y.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 29, 2025

    Bill Monroe Memorial Music Park & Campground

    Festival Fun!

    We stayed here for the 1st Annual HikerFest and had a blast! 106 of our little Hikers took up the majority of the park. The full-timers that stay here for the season were very kind and cordial; freely giving of advice on local attractions to see and things to do during our stay. The museum was really interesting! They gave a great tour with lots of stories about country legends. The bath house was clean and tidy. The showers were ok. Porta-potties throughout the campground, not so much… Campsites are close together and without privacy, some more level than others. Try to grab a spot near the trees for a bit of shade. Great music. Awesome weekend!

  • 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.

  • jThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 20, 2025

    Sundance Lake Dispersed Camping

    Camping area

    National forest area with 3ish campsites one of which can accommodate a vehicle. Wooded so no solar or starlink. Small lake nearby with what looks like some trails.

  • Cynthia K.
    Sep. 16, 2025

    Turkey Run State Park Campground

    Nice State Park Campground

    Turkey Run State Park. Arguably one of the top 5 state parks in Indiana.

    Lots of hiking opportunities, including the fabulous Trail 3 which should be a National Trail IMO. Go hike early before 10 am. This area gets crazy busy after that. 

    Nice nature center.

    2 covered bridges.

     A swimming pool in season.

     A historic inn with a restaurant. You can rent cabins also. 

    The Lusk home has tours every Saturday in season. 

    The campground is a mile or so west of the entrance to the park.

     Electric only. 270 sites. Water is available.

     There's modern bath houses with hot showers.

     We were site 218, which is technically the Turkey Hollow area. The bath house there was clean. We liked our loop for spacious sites( for a state park).

     The Twin Oaks loop seemed denser.

     There's a double dump near the exit. There's also one dump at the end of a loop by site 60. We were happy the other 4 campers trying to dump forgot about it! 

    Trail 7 access is also at the end by site 44. It's not marked on the map.

     The camp store has the usual camping supplies & gift items. Ice & wood. 

    We enjoyed our weekend here! Even though it rained Saturday.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 9, 2025

    Taylor Ridge Campground — Brown County State Park

    Nice Trails & Big Campsites

    I had a great time camping here. The spots in Taylor ridge were mostly well-spaced and felt pretty private. The pit toilets were clean and the showers were nice. Busy campground but it was very quiet still. 262 was the biggest and most private site I saw when walking around. 260 is a pull through site.

  • Lisa M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 28, 2025

    Shakamak State Park Campground

    Great State Park

    Most of the spaces that had both water and electric were mostly in the sun. But all the other spaces had plenty of shade and trees around them. Our space was spot on level and nice area around each space to where you didn’t feel like you were camped on top of other people. The showers were adequate. Great hiking trails in the area. Very quiet. Although we were there on a weekday. One downside was we had Verizon as a cell phone carrier and only had one bar.

  • L
    Aug. 20, 2025

    Shakamak State Park Campground

    Clean, pretty, quiet, spacey.

    We had a nice site that was evenly spaced from the other campsites by trees and was nice and close to water, the bathrooms, and the shower houses, which were very clean! The camp store was nice and the paddle boats were fun! The pool was only opened on the weekends in August which was disappointing but there was a large fishing dock and many boating opportunities. Very nice camping spot, but in August beware of the bugs!

  • 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


Guide to Cloverdale

Camping near Cloverdale, Indiana, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and family-friendly activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventurous getaway, there are several campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the trails at Turkey Run State Park Campground. One reviewer mentioned, "Trail 7 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, visitors can enjoy fishing and boating. One camper said, "The lake was beautiful! Bathrooms were decent, nothing great, nothing bad."
  • Exploring Historic Sites: Visit the pioneer village at Spring Mill State Park Campground. A visitor noted, "The pioneer village is beautiful and really something to see with staff playing as villagers of the period."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of restrooms and showers. One review for Cecil M Harden Lake Raccoon State Recreation Area stated, "The bathhouse is clean, plenty of showers, flush toilets."
  • Spacious Sites: Many campgrounds offer roomy sites. A camper at Hardin Ridge mentioned, "Beautiful spacious sites. Spread out with plenty of room between sites."
  • Family-Friendly Atmosphere: Campgrounds like Paynetown Campground are great for families. One reviewer said, "This campground was an easy place to stay for a night while on the road. It was clean and well-cared for."

What you should know:

  • Site Privacy: Some campgrounds, like Turkey Run State Park Campground, have sites that are close together. A camper noted, "Many sites are in an open, level area without a lot of trees or bushes between them. You don’t have a lot of privacy."
  • Wildlife Encounters: Be prepared for raccoons at campgrounds like Cecil M Harden Lake Raccoon State Recreation Area. One visitor humorously warned, "The raccoons definitely are active so make sure you lock it all up at night."
  • Uneven Terrain: Some sites can be unlevel, especially at Spring Mill State Park Campground. A camper mentioned, "It is mostly uneven and the shaded loop is very unlevel."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Activities for Kids: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and activities. One reviewer at Terre Haute Campground said, "Lots of free activities for kids. Friendly and helpful staff."
  • Plan for Noise: Some campgrounds can be busy on weekends. A visitor at Paynetown Campground noted, "If you like a quieter experience, come Monday through Wednesday or wait until the off-season."
  • Pack for Comfort: Bring extra gear for uneven sites. A camper at Taylor Ridge Campground mentioned, "The roads are not marked very well and it took a bit to find our site which needed level blocks."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Accessibility: Make sure your RV can fit in the site. One reviewer at Terre Haute Campground said, "When we arrived, we were told that we would not be able to get into that site due to the turns."
  • Look for Full Hookups: Campgrounds like Starve Hollow State Rec Area offer full hookups. A camper mentioned, "Electric sites near the lake with several waterfront sites."
  • Be Prepared for Tight Spaces: Some sites can be close together. A visitor at Buffalo Ridge Campground noted, "Pay attention to your campsite for slope and camper accessibility."

Camping near Cloverdale, Indiana, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. Just be prepared for the unique quirks of each campground!

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Cloverdale, IN?

According to TheDyrt.com, Cloverdale, IN offers a wide range of camping options, with 116 campgrounds and RV parks near Cloverdale, IN and 10 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Cloverdale, IN?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Cloverdale, IN is Lieber State Recreation Area Campground with a 4-star rating from 22 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Cloverdale, IN?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 10 free dispersed camping spots near Cloverdale, IN.

What parks are near Cloverdale, IN?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 11 parks near Cloverdale, IN that allow camping, notably Cecil M. Harden Lake and Monroe Lake.