3 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Brown County-Nashville KOA and Friends O' Mine Campground house luxury camping accommodations minutes from downtown Nashville, Indiana, approximately 30 miles southeast of Columbus. These glamping resorts feature premium accommodations with amenities beyond traditional camping experiences. The upscale accommodations include climate-controlled units with comfortable furnishings, private decks, and proximity to Brown County State Park across the road. Both locations provide full hookup options while maintaining a natural forest setting with mature trees. According to a camper, "The cabins were nice and clean, and equipped with a little fridge and microwave. We will definitely be staying again."
eXplore Brown County offers an immersive glamping experience with unique retro campers available for rent alongside more traditional accommodations. The property spans extensive wooded areas with creeks, trails, and recreational facilities including ziplines, paintball courses, and mountain biking paths. The facility combines luxury outdoor stays with adventure activities all in one location. Visitors appreciate the property's extensive shade coverage and natural setting while having access to modern amenities including showers, bathrooms, and recreation areas. One guest noted, "Great camp! Covered with trees with great spots near the creek. Great prices on cabins and campers." Proximity to Nashville's shopping district and Brown County State Park creates convenient access to additional attractions during multi-day stays.
"The main bathhouse is pretty clean, included laundry, and a great host and hostess (Mark and Denise). The only bad is the price hikes here."
"Level sites, electric and sewer at each site, clean facilities, camp ground clean. Was quite less the muffled sounds of the gun range for reserve troops training/qualifying."
"Bathrooms/showers are clean. Laundry on site. Small store and library where you can borrow books. Nice dog walk and small fenced dog area. Sites level and good for big rigs down to tents."
"Clean bathrooms and showers. Nice laundromat. Staff was very friendly. Was a little pricey but with water electric sewer and cable hookups and a laundromat. Definitely worth the price."
"Some staff were good others just okay. The ATV and ropes course on site were excellent! The free bike trails were hard to find. The “lake” was really more like a large pond."
"Full hook-up or water and electric sites, sites are level. Tent sites available. This place has zip-lining, paintball, arrow tag, ATVs, off-road tours, mountain biking, hiking, cabins."
from $15 - $40 / night
"Campground Noise: There is fun noise , but nothing out of line."
"Our site had full hookup, flat ground so easy setup."
"They set up weekly entertainment that brings the whole campground together around the campfire - there is a huge fire in the middle with six porch swings attached to a massive gazebo and veranda surrounding"
"We booked this location as a one night stop on our way to our destination, but it turned out to be way more than that. The owner, their staff, and fellow campers embraced us as part of the family."
"Starve Hollow offers camping from full hookup, electric only (by the lake), tent camping, and cabins. The lake has a swimming area (no lifeguards), playgrounds, and bathhouse. "
"There are full hook-up sites and electric. Regular electric sites on the water are beautiful but not sure we could park our 41 ft fifth wheel on a water site."
Available this weekend
from $26 - $52 / night
"Was a nice place for a quick stop but being so close to the highway, was extremely loud. Half of the sites have shade and half do not."
"This site is great due to the extra room for tents and proximity to the mountain bike trails. "
from $20 - $50 / night
"There are some awesome hiking trails here, they are very rugged for Indiana lots of hills. J-W offers some real pretty views."
"I went hiking here and it was sort of rugged. The campsite was right near the lake which provided a perfect view. There was a picnic table and fire ring for only 13 dollars."
from $13 / night
"Site 13 has a little trail that goes down to a large flooded sinkhole behind the campsite. There were lots of tree frogs singing because of the proximity to water."
"Water and bathrooms available. When you arrive set up at your site. Then you will need to go WITH EXACT CHANGE to the sign in at the main building."
from $25 - $55 / night
ScoutMark & Denise are great camp hosts they care about everyone and will help them if they need it. They do so much for the holidays and have some great times together around the campfires. Will miss them this winter but will be thinking of them during the Army Navy game. (A inside joke lol).
Guide⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Our First RV Home Has Been Such a Blessing!
My husband and I absolutely loved our first few months here at Friends O' Mine Campgrounds & Cabins as first-time RV owners with our Class A RV.
We downsized from our 5-bedroom home in the Ozark Mountains of Missouri. We sold our home and I followed my Husband back here to Indiana after he received a wonderful career opportunity. My Husband is a Veteran, 🇺🇸 and after moving to Nashville, Indiana, we had immediately fallen in love with this small town - where we respected and admired the way Nashville reminds us of where we had just moved from in Missouri.
We stayed at Grand Wood Suites for six months, after paying for a hotel, all while continuously paying for our two large storage units, as well as our mortgage payment and then rent for most of the beginning of this year; so, we decided to downsize to save money to buy land sooner, instead of continuing to rent. 🏕️ We already loved camping - we started with a pop-up camper on the 🔝 of our Jeep and camped dozens of times, then traded up to a pop-up camper. So we used what we had in savings, bought our Class A RV, donated our pop-up camper, and came to Friends O' Mine - and it was the best decision!
From day one, the other campers have been so friendly, as are the nice employees and amazing owners. They truly make you feel like family. They set up weekly entertainment that brings the whole campground together around the campfire - there is a huge fire in the middle with six porch swings attached to a massive gazebo and veranda surrounding it. It's incredibly cozy and just inviting you to join in.
We've enjoyed live musical singers entertaining us around the campfire all evening, and we were invited to watch a documentary about a local racecar driver in their indoor recreational room, right next to the indoor laundry facilities.
There is also a subterranean pool that my Husband and I enjoyed swimming in almost every day during our first month here - it was very relaxing and refreshing!
One of our favorite parts has been our peaceful, nighttime walks around the large, well-stocked catch-and-release pond. My Husband and I hold hands together and walk around it at sunset almost every evening. It's so serene and calming to hear the sounds of the water and feel the beautiful Autumn breeze.
This has been a very relaxing, enjoyable, and heartwarming experience for us. If you are looking for a clean, friendly, peaceful, and welcoming place to stay - whether for a weekend or for a season - we cannot recommend Friends O' Mine Campgrounds & Cabins enough. We are so grateful we found it!
GuideGreat place to stay. Full hook ups, about 90 percent level sites. 33 RV sites and 3 or 4 primitive camp sites. The main bathhouse is pretty clean, included laundry, and a great host and hostess (Mark and Denise). The only bad is the price hikes here. One would think MWR would throw money towards some things...like a dog park, some leveling, lights at the kids playground, and MWR sponsored and paid for holiday parties/outings for vets, retirees, and all the active here on base. But nope, just collecting revenue without any beanies. Anyway, the host keeps it grounded.
ScoutTent camping is great, and there are lots of camper lots that are big rig friendly, with all of the hookups. Shower house and restroom are very clean. They have a laundry mat as well. Staff is super friendly and very helpful.
ScoutWe happened across this place and couldn’t have found a more friendly place to camp. Owner introduce himself right away and told us all about the area and history of campground. Pool wasn’t open yet but nice safe place to camp.
GuideLevel sites, electric and sewer at each site, clean facilities, camp ground clean. Was quite less the muffled sounds of the gun range for reserve troops training/qualifying. Mark the host was very helpful and inviting. Free laundry facilities. There is no WiFi, cell coverage was good. I used a Starlink and worked great. This RV park is on base and you need verified access. Overall it’s a nice place for the price (stayed 5 days).
LegendThe Indianapolis KOA was easy to find just off I-70. We had heard that check-in involved a tight turn near the office, but we had no issues navigating the turn with our 40’ fifth wheel and F450. Check-in was quick and easy, and we proceeded to deluxe Paw Pen Site D55, a pull-through with full hookups. We’ve stayed at KOAs with Paw Pens before, but this location had the largest fenced dog area we’ve seen to date, which was a nice surprise. Cell coverage was solid with 3 bars on both Verizon and T-Mobile. The campground has a lot of mature trees, so satellite service could be challenging depending on site location. For this overnight stay, we used our T-Mobile Home Internet and saw 35.4 Mbps download speeds instead of deploying Starlink. Campground Wi-Fi was available but slow at 3.89 Mbps download. The laundry room was clean and well maintained, with large washers and dryers. There was signage noting that the well water may stain white clothing, but we washed some white items without any issues. Take a few minutes to read the campground rules—they’re surprisingly hilarious and worth the laugh. Overall, this was a great overnight stop and one of the better KOA stays we’ve had.
ScoutQuick two night stay for us but although our first time here was short we will certainly be back. Campground is clean and very well maintained. Owners are very involved and run things very thoughtfully.
They were able to accommodate our 44ft 5th wheel and navigating to the site was simple. Can’t wait to come back and visit.
TravelerVery nice campground, full hookup up, helpful staff. Small pool with limited hours. Camp store. Very close to Brown County State Park and Nashville, IN. Lots of mature trees.
Brown County State Park's high ridges and deep valleys mark the largest state park in Indiana, featuring elevations up to 1,058 feet and heavily forested terrain. Located 30 miles southeast of Columbus, the area offers diverse camping experiences from rustic tent sites to luxury glamping options. Winter temperatures average between 38-20°F while summer ranges from 84-64°F with moderate rainfall throughout the year.
Hiking and mountain biking trails: Brown County State Park offers extensive trail networks suitable for various skill levels. According to one visitor at Rally Group Campground — Brown County State Park, "This beautiful park does not seem to belong in the Midwest. Our family returns at least once a year for the scenery and biking."
Fishing and paddling: Several lakes support recreational water activities near Columbus. A camper at Starve Hollow State Rec Area Campground shares, "We hiked 10 miles throughout the park, which was clean and pretty. We brought our canoe and a kayak, and enjoyed fishing the lake for small mouth bass, crappie, and cat fish."
Adventure activities: Beyond traditional camping, thrill seekers can enjoy zip lines, paintball, and off-road tours. A visitor notes, "I've been zipping here twice and enjoyed both encounters. About three years transpired between visits and they have added a lot of new features since my original visit."
Clean facilities: Many campgrounds maintain well-kept bathrooms and shower facilities. One guest at Brown County-Nashville KOA reports, "This is our go to campground. Not overly large but it's clean and quiet. The owners are friendly and helpful. Bathrooms/showers are clean. Laundry on site."
Water access sites: Lakefront camping spots provide direct access to fishing and water activities. A camper at Starve Hollow State Rec Area Campground states, "It was very nice to camp right on the water! Grounds were very clean, facilities were clean. We will definitely be back!"
Proximity to Nashville, Indiana: The small town offers shopping and dining options within minutes of most campgrounds. A visitor at Hidden Paradise Campground noted, "We stayed in site 107 on a Sunday night and had the section all to ourselves. I think the place is quite busy on weekends though."
Reservations recommended: Many popular campgrounds fill quickly, especially during peak seasons. A camper at Jackson Washington State Forest explains, "Reservation can NOT to made (first come first serve)," making it one of the few exceptions where advance booking isn't possible.
Variable site conditions: Not all campsites are created equal, with some offering more privacy or level ground than others. One camper observed, "Our site was right near the lake which provided a perfect view. There was a picnic table and fire ring for only 13 dollars."
Seasonal considerations: While many campgrounds operate year-round, amenities vary by season. A review notes, "Potable water is available seasonally and firewood can be purchased at the forest office." Winter camping requires additional preparation.
Playground access: Several campgrounds feature play areas for children. A camper at Friends O' Mine Campground & Cabins shares, "Best place for camping, fishing, and relaxing. Pool onsite, rec room, firepits, showers, campstore, ect."
Multiple accommodation options: Families can choose between tent sites, RV hookups, or cabins based on comfort needs. One visitor explains, "Minutes from state park and downtown. Big rig friendly sites, Tmobile worked perfectly, facilities clean and weekend activities made the stay enjoyable for our kids."
Swimming areas: Many campgrounds offer designated swimming spots for families. A review states, "A large beach is available for swimming from the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Restrooms, dressing facilities, showers, and food concessions are available to visitors."
Site size limitations: Not all campgrounds accommodate larger rigs. A camper at Oak Ridge Camping Area — Morgan-Monroe State Forest advises, "This campground is for those who like to 'rough it' a little bit. We are RV campers and there are only about 5 sites we could get in to. Our camper is about 25' and it was tight getting in and out of the campground."
Hookup availability: Full hookup sites are limited at some campgrounds. One RVer reports, "Nice and shaded sites with full hookups. Clean bathrooms and showers. Nice laundromat. Staff was very friendly. Was a little pricey but with water electric sewer and cable hookups and a laundromat. Definitely worth the price."
Leveling needs: Many sites in the region require leveling blocks. A camper notes, "Pads are gravel and we did need to use several leveling blocks on our site, which made for a doosey of a bottom step into and out of our trailer."
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