14 campgrounds with availability next weekend
RV campsites in the Deputy area include Follow The River RV Resort in Florence, Swiss Haven RV Resort in Vevay, and Scottsburg/Raintree Lake KOA. The Swiss Haven property offers full hookup sites along the Ohio River with 30/50 amp electric service and water connections. "Super helpful friendly owners that quite frankly made our experience," noted one visitor about Swiss Haven RV Resort. Follow The River RV Resort provides big-rig friendly sites with 50-amp electrical hookups, sewer, and water connections, while the Scottsburg KOA features both 30 and 50-amp service across its 84 sites with pull-through options for larger motorhomes.
Seasonal availability varies between locations, with some parks like CERA Sports Corporation in Columbus operating only from April through October. Most RV parks in the region maintain clean restroom facilities and dump stations, though several reviewers mention that some state parks have inconsistent bathroom maintenance. Cell service is generally reliable throughout the area with Verizon and AT&T coverage, particularly important for full-time RVers. Pet policies are welcoming at most locations, but travelers should note that sites at Charlestown State Park tend to be paved while other locations offer gravel pads. One RV owner mentioned, "Some RV sites will require multiple blocks/pieces of wood in order to level," when describing nearby state park facilities.
"Mostly level concrete pads, nice picnic table & fire ring. Internet, meh. Typical. We bring our own wifi (T-Mobile was fine)."
"We absolutely love this campground, very friendly staff and well kept and clean!! They are pet friendly and allow portable fences."
"Most of the little RV parks in this area are seasonal camper focused; and it shows."
"This campground is mainly seasonal spots on the banks of the Ohio River. Close to the quaint town of Vevay, Indiana."
from $45 - $60 / night
"With over 1000 sites they offer a KOA section, year round leased sites, Thousand Trails sites and individual sites."
"It’s a very large campground with lots of amenities."
"The spots in Taylor ridge were mostly well-spaced and felt pretty private. The pit toilets were clean and the showers were nice."
"It was backed up to the edge of the woods which made for a lovely view. Driving through the campground it looks like there are some sites pretty close together but ours wasn’t too bad."
from $18 - $43 / night
"This is a beautiful State Park situated in the rolling hills of southern Indiana."
"We have a 21’ RV/van and we just barely fit in the site - take their length limits seriously. This site only has 20 amp power, so make sure you have an adapter if you need 30/50 hookups."
from $43 / night
"This RV Park is safe and lovely. All 50 amp full hook up sites. Every site has a picnic table and a fire pit. There is a nice laundromat, and the paved roads were repaved not long ago. "
"Nice sized sites, reasonable priced comparied to the KOA, all good full hookups, nicely kept, and most importantly it is in a safe country setting surrounded by large trees and on a dead end road."
Available next weekend
from $65 - $90 / night
"There are three loops, Buffalo ridge (RV), Raccoon Ridge which is tent sites around the outside, with electric inside the loop. Which would be suitable for RVs."
"Holiday Fourth of July 2022 weekend the start Park was special excitement in downtown Nashville, Indiana a short drive outside the State Park."
from $43 / night
from $75 / night
"Brown County has always been the jewel of Indiana State Parks for Trail Riders. The campground is large, with spaces to accommodate larger rigs."
"We often take our horses trail riding there for a week every couple of summers of just go down for weekend trips to go hiking."
from $17 - $29 / night
"Sites are level, water is good, power is stable at 118 VAC. The sewer entry on our site is plain PVC so we had to use a foam doughnut to secure the elbow with 20' of hose."
"Added a new saltwater pool, deluxe cabins, deluxe camping sites. All sites have 50/30 AMP. Most with lake views or select a site right nearest the lake."
from $45 - $125 / 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!
GuideWe absolutely LOVED this park! It was hands down our favorite of this year. We camped at site 100 and it has a neighbor on one side and behind while the other side was a huge open space. It is in the center of a loop. It was mostly level. There was some minor doming to the site but not bad at all. It was a busy camp ground but not as crowded (sites not on top of each other) as some I’ve been in. The outsides of the loops did have more space between and privacy but could be smaller or more sloped, it just really depended. The bathrooms and showers were cleaner than some of the other state parks we have been to, so much so my 11 year old son mentioned it. The park itself is absolutely gorgeous. The hiking trails (which is what we usually go for) were nice but I believe that the biking trails were actually more scenic than the hiking trails and a lot more rugged. We liked trail 8 starting from the west lookout tower and stopping at Hesitation Point for lunch/break/bathroom. Trail 6 was also a pretty, rugged, shorter trail. The Nature Center was also nicer than a lot of the others we have been to in the state. We did choose to do horseback riding at the stables. We showed up about 5 minutes after opening and were able to pay and told to come back in an hour and 45 minutes. That didn’t bother us since we had the time but if you are on a tighter schedule, the earlier the better. We also went into Nashville and it was a very cute town to visit. Well decorated for Halloween, very walkable, and a little something for almost everyone. Prices were about what I would expect for a tourist town but not terrible. I also have T-Mobile and had pretty good service almost everywhere in the park.
ScoutLittle loop pull off with a stone fire pit in the middle. Walking trail goes down to a swampy pond.
ScoutClean paved sites, rigs under 35 feet will fit. Water and electricity 50/30 (water is in the ground.
LegendWe stayed for the weekend during a Campout event. Lots of fun seeing all of our camping buddies. I don’t think we would camp here otherwise as it isn’t really our type of camping. Sites are close together, so don’t expect privacy. Porta potties had not been serviced from their previous event… needless to say, it was foul. The country music museum was pretty cool. The guide was very knowledgeable!
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.
ScoutLove taking the kid to hardy lake. Smaller lake to fish on with a trolling motor canoe but big enough they allow gas motors. Have a few favorite sites for the camper.
ScoutExcellent source for camping
Rv parks near Deputy, Indiana offer diverse camping experiences in the hilly terrain of southern Indiana's countryside. This area sits at the edge of the Knobs region where elevation ranges from 500-900 feet, creating scenic vantage points throughout many campgrounds. Winter temperatures typically remain above 20°F, allowing for year-round camping at several facilities including Follow The River RV Resort.
Water activities on site: Thousand Trails Indian Lakes features several fishing ponds and a lake with a beach area for swimming. "We love going camping here. We go at least 3 times a summer because of how peaceful it is," notes one visitor about the lake experience at Thousand Trails Indian Lakes.
Hiking in Brown County State Park: Access multiple trail difficulties within Indiana's largest state park just 45 minutes from Deputy. "The park has a trailhead that's walking distance from the campsite that leads down a beautiful trail to a lake," says a camper who stayed at Taylor Ridge Campground.
Horseback riding: Brown County State Park maintains dedicated horse trails and rental facilities. "There are a lot of fun hills and trails that you can ride for hours which we love to do," explains a visitor to Horsemen's Campground.
Mountain biking: The park features nearly 30 miles of purpose-built trails ranging from beginner to expert level. "The mountain bike trails are fantastic, something for every skill level," writes a camper who visited Buffalo Ridge Campground.
Quiet lakefront sites: Swiss Haven RV Resort offers riverfront camping along the Ohio River. "This was a great little find right on the banks of the Ohio River. Family owned operation...and just the nicest people you could ever imagine," explains a camper about this Vevay location.
Recreation amenities: CERA Sports Corporation provides extensive activities including mini-golf, paddle boating and swimming facilities. "A lot to do, swimming, mini golf, etc. You can bring your golf cart for an extra fee," notes a visitor to this Columbus campground.
Clean facilities: Scottsburg/Raintree Lake KOA maintains well-kept grounds and bathhouses. "Campground is clean and very well maintained. Owners are very involved and run things very thoughtfully," mentions a recent visitor, with another adding that the "restrooms are super clean."
Seasonal activities: Many campgrounds in the Deputy area host special weekend events during summer and fall. "Went for fall break & their Halloween week! So much fun," shares a camper who visited Raccoon Ridge Campground in Brown County State Park.
Site conditions vary: Some state park campgrounds have uneven terrain requiring preparation. "Some sites were fairly sloped as well. This site was a slight slope and overall I would book it again," notes a Taylor Ridge Campground visitor.
Water crossings: Access to certain campgrounds may require driving through low water areas. "The road leading to the Horseman's camp crosses a creek several times, and in rainy weather there may be water over the road," warns a reviewer.
Internet availability: Connectivity differs between rv parks in Deputy, Indiana and surrounding areas. "The WiFi is good with adequate bandwidth. My Verizon hotspot works fine and the cell site is not too far away," reports a visitor to Camp Raintree Lake.
Off-season limitations: Several campgrounds operate seasonally. "We are full timers and have spent the last three summers here to be near family," mentions a CERA Sports Corporation camper, noting the April to October operating season.
Pool facilities: CERA Sports Corporation offers unique water recreation. "Pool area is super nice with a waterslide, diving boards and a unique rock climbing wall in the deep end. My kids always look forward to this campground," shares a regular visitor.
Nature programs: Brown County State Park runs educational activities through their nature center. "We also went to a Raptor show that was put on at the nature center where we got to look at some interesting raptors," reports a Buffalo Ridge camper.
Kid-friendly camping loops: Choose sites strategically based on amenities and noise. "We stayed in Taylor which was dubbed 'wooded' and the one I would most suggest. The others were pretty cleared out and too close together," advises a family that visited Buffalo Ridge Campground.
Multiple accommodation options: Several campgrounds offer cabins as alternatives to tent or RV camping. "They have added deluxe cabins, deluxe camping sites. All sites have 50/30 AMP," notes a visitor to Scottsburg/Raintree Lake KOA about recent improvements.
Site selection guidance: For larger rigs, investigate specific campgrounds and loops. "We were able to accommodate our 44ft 5th wheel and navigating to the site was simple," shares an RVer who stayed at Scottsburg/Raintree Lake KOA.
Utility placement considerations: Some rv parks in the Deputy area have sewer connections positioned at challenging heights. "The sewer entry on our site is plain PVC so we had to use a foam doughnut to secure the elbow with 20' of hose," notes a Camp Raintree Lake visitor.
Weekend vs. weekday stays: Occupancy rates fluctuate significantly throughout the week. "It was a weekday in July, soon after the 4th, probably about 30% capacity," explains a camper about Follow The River RV Resort, suggesting quieter midweek visits.
Seasonal site options: Several parks offer extended-stay arrangements. "We became members this year. Close to a bigger town, lots of food places and shopping close by," mentions a visitor to CERA Sports Corporation about their seasonal camping program.
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