Turkey Run State Park Campground offers campsites with electric hookups across wooded and open areas, with a mix of privacy levels depending on location. The park sits near Marshall, Indiana, about 15 miles from Crawfordsville, with several glamping options nearby. Most sites feature fire rings, picnic tables, and access to clean bathhouse facilities with hot showers. The campground stays open year-round with sites ranging from heavily wooded to open, grassy areas.
What to do
Hiking through stream beds: At Turkey Run State Park Campground, the unusual terrain creates hiking experiences unlike typical Indiana trails. One camper noted, "We hiked Trail 3 with our dog, but we cut off early before the ladders using Trail 10. Our dog did pretty well in the section of Trail 3 before the ladders, and be prepared to get wet." Another visitor mentioned, "On one trail part of it went through box canyons up an active, though trickling, stream bed."
Fishing in stocked ponds: Big Fish-n-Camp Ground offers three large stocked ponds for catch-and-release fishing, plus a swimming pool. A recent visitor shared, "We love coming here when we want to camp, fish and getaway from home without driving far." Fishing licenses aren't required for the private ponds, and day passes are available for non-campers.
Disc golf through wooded terrain: Rockville Lake County Park features an 18-hole disc golf course set in wooded ravines. A visitor described it as "awesome, in the woods, up and down ravine. 18 holes plus practice basket. Hole 1 starts by primitive sites closer to beach. Ask for a disc golf map at gatehouse." The challenging course makes use of natural elevation changes throughout the park.
What campers like
Proximity to water activities: At Cecil M Harden Lake Raccoon State Recreation Area, the large reservoir provides multiple recreation options. A camper reported, "Great place to camp, can be flooded at times, some of the sites have huge inclines or declines." Another mentioned, "I loved this camp ground, there was a beach which was nice and a building to get food. They have a basketball court, and a few trails."
Clean, well-maintained facilities: Campgrounds in the area consistently receive praise for cleanliness. At White River Campground, a reviewer noted, "Their bathrooms and showers are the cleanest I've came across." Another camper at Turkey Run mentioned, "The bathrooms were super clean and the showers were hot with good water pressure."
Variety of camping options: Glamping near Crawfordsville, Indiana offers experiences ranging from basic tents to luxury accommodations. Sugar Creek Campground and Canoe Rental LLC provides diverse options. One visitor shared, "We stayed in an electric off creek site. It was very spacious and the campgrounds is well taken care of. The park is great, they offer disc golf, Gaga, and other fun activities."
What you should know
Raccoon awareness: Multiple campgrounds report bold raccoons that will approach campsites. At Turkey Run, a camper warned, "As some other reviews stated, watch out for the raccoons. Those guys are not afraid of anything." Another visitor at Sugar Creek noted, "Raccoons will show up at night so pack up your snacks."
Site unevenness: Many campgrounds feature sloped or uneven sites that require careful setup. A camper at Turkey Run mentioned, "Our site was pretty sloped. Next time I would probably pick the site on either side of 167." At Rockville Lake, a reviewer noted, "The sites range from very uneven to moderately uneven in this section. The full hookup site section is flat but with less tree cover."
Weekend crowding: Turkey Run Canoe & Camping and other nearby glamping options get busy on summer weekends. A visitor observed, "We went during a really busy time which was expected for the popularity of the park! That being said it did seem a little tight in certain area we were in but we drove around and rest of campground looked awesome!"
Tips for camping with families
Seek wooded sites for privacy: At Turkey Run State Park, site selection makes a big difference. A visitor recommended, "If that's what you're looking for, try to get a wooded site on the outsides that back up to woods. The majority of those have a decent number of trees separating you from the site next to you." The more open, grassy area sites offer less privacy.
Schedule activities to avoid crowds: Plan weekday visits when possible. One camper advised, "In order to avoid crowds on the trails, we got there Thursday night so we could hike Friday morning / early afternoon. Saturday we rented a canoe from a canoe place right down the road from the campground."
Choose campgrounds with amenities: Wolfs Leisure Time Campground offers family-friendly facilities. A visitor noted, "They have a little arcade hall, have bingo, a swimming pool, basketball court. We were busy with kids activities so we didn't really get to enjoy the park a whole lot but staff seemed friendly."
Tips from RVers
Plan for hookup limitations: Electric service varies by campground. At Turkey Run State Park, "All sites except the 'youth sites' had 110, 30, and 50 amp power. I was able to charge my ev without issue." However, Turkey Run Canoe & Camping has shared hookups where "the electric is shared with another site which could be a problem if you have the same type of service."
Research site sizes carefully: Some glamping sites near Crawfordsville have tight spacing. A recent visitor to Sugar Creek noted, "Could not cook out or anything bc there's no room in between your camper and your neighbor's camper." For more room, consider Rockville Lake where "the sites in modern electric water only can be awkward to back into with no room to pull forward due to a ditch in some areas."
Book early for premium spots: Full-hookup sites are limited at most campgrounds. At Rockville Lake, "Full hookup sites are very limited with minimal shade. Remainder of campground is nearly always shaded." For better views, some campers recommend waterfront sites: "I stayed by the lake, the spaces there are parallel to the road. Which gives you a beautiful view of the lake."
