Best RV Parks & Resorts near Crawfordsville, IN

Crawfordsville KOA and Cloverdale RV Park provide full-hookup options for RV campers year-round. The KOA features pull-through RV pads with 50-amp service and can accommodate larger vehicles with its big-rig friendly layout. "For a holiday weekend to get a last minute pull through with electric and water for a single night at $50, I'd call it very reasonable," noted one visitor about the KOA, which also offers freshly graveled and fairly level sites. Thousand Trails Horseshoe Lakes, operating from April to October, has transformed from a traditional campground into primarily an RV park with sites positioned closely together. Sugar Creek Campground provides additional RV sites with 50-amp hookups, though some reviewers mention tight spacing between units at certain locations.

Many RV parks in the Crawfordsville area maintain clean shower facilities and bathhouses, with several implementing COVID safety protocols during peak seasons. Seasonal variations affect availability, with state parks like Turkey Run and Shades filling quickly during summer months and fall foliage periods. Pet policies differ between locations - most private RV parks welcome pets while enforcing leash requirements. Dump stations are available at Turkey Run State Park Campground, Shades State Park, and Cecil M Harden Lake Recreation Area, with the latter remaining open throughout the year. According to camper feedback, several parks have gravel pads requiring minimal leveling, though sites near roadways may experience occasional traffic noise. Cell service varies throughout the region, with better connectivity at campgrounds closer to Crawfordsville and Interstate 74.

Best RV Sites Near Crawfordsville, Indiana (55)

    1. Thousand Trails Horseshoe Lakes

    1 Review
    Paris, IL
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    2. Cloverdale RV Park

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

    "Campground is peaceful and scenic. Water had a funny smell, however. But, would stay again for sure."

    "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."

    3. Crawfordsville KOA

    14 Reviews
    Crawfordsville, IN
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (765) 230-0965

    "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."

    "Really cute little park with lots of shade and convenient access to Crawfordsville. We were here for a quick stopover, but made friends with several locals spending time here."

    4. Shades State Park Campground

    29 Reviews
    Alamo, IN
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (765) 435-2810

    $12 - $20 / night

    "Rustic camping; does have water fill station but contrary to the information does not have water hookups for RVs in the sites. Does have dump station and showers."

    "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."

    5. Sugar Creek Campground and Canoe Rental LLC

    11 Reviews
    Crawfordsville, IN
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (765) 362-5528

    $30 - $45 / night

    "They have RV section, electric tent sites and primitive and those do not mix - no tents at rv section and vice versa. I camp weekdays so I had all section to myself for three days."

    "It was August so the river was kinda low and we had to stand up and walk a few times. They have firewood for sale cuz you cant bring your own but we also found plenty of wood/sticks to burn."

    6. Turkey Run State Park Campground

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

    $20 - $25 / night

    "It is in a very quiet, off the main road, in a circle, in full shade. It’s is very close to the restroom but a distance from the camp store and dumpster."

    "This campground was reasonably priced, had clean facilities and quite unusual and intesting hiking nearby. There are multiple trails and some quite challenging ones."

    7. Cecil M Harden Lake Raccoon State Recreation Area

    32 Reviews
    Rockville, IN
    24 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 is a few pull throughs, no water hook ups at site."

    8. White Oaks RV

    1 Review
    Yeoman, IN
    44 miles

    "Great get away with perfect access to the lake. Close to town within 15 min for stores and restaurants."

    10. Willow Rose RV Park

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    Rockville, IN
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (765) 548-4095
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RV Park Reviews near Crawfordsville, IN

393 Reviews of 55 Crawfordsville Campgrounds


  • Nancy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    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.

  • James P.The Dyrt PRO User
    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.

  • Stephen & Theresa B.
    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.

  • A
    Jul. 20, 2021

    White River Campground

    Quick getaway

    Nice camp ground along the white river with several sites along the waterway. Clean, well maintained, knowledgeable and friendly staff. Paved road with level concrete sites, could be a little more spacious, but all n all laid out nicely with aluminum picnic tables, and fire ring, 50 and 30 amp hook ups along with H20, and several full hook ups. Tent camping also available. Well stocked camp store. The facilities up front by the office are very clean and have showers with hot water. They could use a bench in the shower stall for your clothing and a space To get dressed discreetly. The facility at the end of the campground dosent have showers and are adequate but not quite as nice. Campground is in a good location close to many amenities

  • Randy M.The Dyrt PRO User
    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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    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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    Weather

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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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    Winter

    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

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    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.

  • ProfG999
    Apr. 26, 2021

    White River Campground

    Best campground ever!

    I've traveled across the US and this is the best campground I've stayed in. First of all it's very clean which is surprising for Indiana. Back up to the river. Great views. Free hot showers! Quiet. Feels secluded though close to town. Good price too. Free wifi that worked so well we could both work online and stream TV! It does not get any better. Dog friendly. Nice playground for the kids. Fire circles and clean picnic tables at each site. If I lived here, I'd come here often. Great place. Walking and biking trails. Canoeing and kayaking. Historic bridge.

  • A
    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!

  • Stephen & Theresa B.
    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

  • Cindy B.
    May. 4, 2020

    Prophetstown State Park Campground

    Campground with lots to offer

    This is a really nice campground with many shaded sites. We camped in a pull-through full hookup site that was very level. There is a 5-mile paved bike trail that runs through the park. The trail winds through a prairie to where the Wabash and Tippecanoe Rivers meet. Very pretty ride. The state park has a water park and a working farm.


Guide to Crawfordsville

Camping sites near Crawfordsville, Indiana border parts of the Wabash River Valley, with elevations ranging between 600-800 feet. The region experiences humid continental climate with moderate rainfall throughout spring and summer camping seasons. Cell service varies significantly throughout the area, with stronger signals near Interstate 74 corridors and weaker reception in state park valleys.

What to do

Trail exploration at Turkey Run: Turkey Run State Park Campground offers rugged hiking with distinctive geological features. "Trail 3 has the ladders, and parts of trail 10, 4, and 2. Trail 10 was nothing special but was relatively flat," notes one visitor who appreciated the variety of hiking difficulties. The suspension footbridge across Sugar Creek provides access to many trail systems.

Water activities at Sugar Creek: Sugar Creek Campground and Canoe Rental LLC offers tubing and canoeing options with on-site rentals. A visitor mentioned, "The creek is awesome for catching tadpoles and minnows. And definitely take time to float or kayak down the river." Some sections can be completed in as little as an hour when water levels are optimal.

Fishing opportunities: Cecil M Harden Lake Recreation Area maintains multiple fishing access points with opportunities for bass and crappie. "Lots to do. Love the archery range," notes one camper who found diverse activities beyond water recreation. The park includes a large beach area and boat launch facilities.

What campers like

Spacious camping areas: Shades State Park Campground receives praise for its site layout. "Nice quiet campground with spacious sites. Canopied by the big beautiful Indiana trees," writes one camper who valued the natural separation between camping spots. The primitive camping areas maintain distance between neighbors.

Clean facilities: Many campgrounds maintain well-kept bathhouses and shower facilities. "The bathrooms were super clean and the showers were hot with good water pressure," reported a camper at Turkey Run. Multiple locations have upgraded their facilities in recent years, with several parks implementing enhanced cleaning protocols.

Year-round access: Crawfordsville KOA remains open throughout all seasons, with one visitor noting it's a "Great spot for an overnight stop. Host was super friendly and helpful." The campground maintains accessibility even during winter months when other area parks have limited operations or closures.

What you should know

Site selection matters: Turkey Run campers emphasize choosing locations carefully. "As for our campsite, it was really nice. We had site 94, which was right next to the bathhouse. It had almost a whole extra campsite's worth of space next to it for my kids to run around." Sites that back up to wooded areas generally provide more privacy than open field locations.

Wildlife considerations: Multiple campgrounds report active raccoon populations that require proper food storage. "Watch out for the raccoons. Those guys are not afraid of anything," warns one Turkey Run visitor. Securing food items is essential at most camping locations throughout the area.

Seasonal crowd variations: Thousand Trails Horseshoe Lakes operates from April to October with varying crowd levels. "It seems they are making improvements regarding grounds but i would not recommend tent camping," notes a visitor who found the park has transitioned toward more RV-focused accommodations over time. Most area campgrounds experience peak usage during summer weekends and fall color season.

Tips for camping with families

Site accessibility: When camping with children, consider proximity to amenities. At Sugar Creek Campground, one visitor advised, "The park is great, they offer disc golf, Gaga, and other fun activities." Sites numbered P1 and P10 were specifically mentioned as "very nice and cozy" options for families.

Swimming options: Cecil M Harden Lake Recreation Area offers dedicated swimming areas. "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," shares a camper who found multiple activity options for younger visitors. Beach facilities typically operate from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Kid-friendly hiking: Some trails are more suitable for families than others. "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," notes a Turkey Run visitor, highlighting accessible segments of otherwise challenging routes.

Tips from RVers

Electric service variations: When seeking RV sites near Crawfordsville, Indiana, understand the electrical capacities. At Cloverdale RV Park, "This easy-access-from-the-highway RV park is really nice. The spots are accessible, the bathrooms are AMAZING." The park offers 30-amp service for smaller rigs with reasonable year-round availability.

Site leveling requirements: Many campgrounds feature gravel sites requiring some adjustment. "Our site was easy to level, beautiful wooded campground convenient to interstate," notes a Crawfordsville KOA visitor. Several parks have been adding fresh gravel to improve site conditions, though terrain variations remain throughout the region.

Hookup positioning: Check the location of utility connections before selecting RV camping sites near Crawfordsville. Some parks have awkwardly positioned sewer connections. Sugar Creek Campground offers 50-amp service for larger rigs, though some sites have tighter spacing than others, particularly in waterfront locations.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular RV campground near Crawfordsville, IN is Thousand Trails Horseshoe Lakes with a 3-star rating from 1 review.

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