Best Tent Camping near Deputy, IN

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Best Tent Sites Near Deputy, IN (17)

    Camper-submitted photo from Deam Lake State Rec Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Deam Lake State Rec Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Deam Lake State Rec Area
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    Camper-submitted photo from Deam Lake State Rec Area

    1. Deam Lake State Rec Area

    18 Reviews
    29 Photos
    69 Saves
    Borden, Indiana
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Berry Ridge Road - Dispersed Camping
    Camper-submitted photo from Berry Ridge Road - Dispersed Camping
    Camper-submitted photo from Berry Ridge Road - Dispersed Camping
    Camper-submitted photo from Berry Ridge Road - Dispersed Camping
    Camper-submitted photo from Berry Ridge Road - Dispersed Camping
    Camper-submitted photo from Berry Ridge Road - Dispersed Camping
    Camper-submitted photo from Paynetown Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Paynetown Campground
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    3. Paynetown Campground

    29 Reviews
    99 Photos
    183 Saves
    Clear Creek, Indiana

    This recreation area is part of Monroe Lake

    • Phone Service
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Market
    • Trash
    Camper-submitted photo from Charles C. Deam Wilderness
    Camper-submitted photo from Charles C. Deam Wilderness
    Camper-submitted photo from Charles C. Deam Wilderness
    Camper-submitted photo from Charles C. Deam Wilderness
    Camper-submitted photo from Charles C. Deam Wilderness
    Camper-submitted photo from Charles C. Deam Wilderness

    4. Charles C. Deam Wilderness

    9 Reviews
    33 Photos
    125 Saves
    Heltonville, Indiana

    The Charles C. Deam Wilderness offers 36 miles of trails for hiking, backpacking, and horse riding through scenic hardwood forest and varied terrain with views of nearby Monroe Lake. The area was designated a wilderness in 1982 and encompasses nearly 12,953 acres of the Hoosier National Forest. Wilderness designation places this area in a special legal status (subject to the 1964 Wilderness Act). It is managed to preserve a natural condition and provide opportunities for solitude. Since its designation as a wilderness, visitor use in the area increased to a point that significant damage was occurring. Special restrictions are in place to protect the wilderness character. Visitors to this special place are asked to follow these restrictions to lessen your impact and share responsibility in preserving this unique natural resource.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Equestrian
    Camper-submitted photo from Horine Reservation Camping at Jefferson County Memorial Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Horine Reservation Camping at Jefferson County Memorial Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Horine Reservation Camping at Jefferson County Memorial Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Horine Reservation Camping at Jefferson County Memorial Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Horine Reservation Camping at Jefferson County Memorial Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Horine Reservation Camping at Jefferson County Memorial Forest

    5. Horine Reservation Camping at Jefferson County Memorial Forest

    17 Reviews
    92 Photos
    110 Saves
    Fairdale, Kentucky

    Jefferson Memorial Forest features a campground for tent camping and can accommodate both families and groups. Although the Forest is only minutes from Metro Louisville, camping here seems like a much more remote camping experience. Located within the Horine Reservation, the campground is in the uplands of the Forest and has good separation between individual campsites. Seven family campsites and four group campsites are available. Latrines and water are near to all the sites.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • Tents

    $15 - $30 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Happy Hollow Homestead
    Camper-submitted photo from Happy Hollow Homestead
    Camper-submitted photo from Happy Hollow Homestead
    Camper-submitted photo from Happy Hollow Homestead
    Camper-submitted photo from Happy Hollow Homestead
    Camper-submitted photo from Happy Hollow Homestead

    6. Happy Hollow Homestead

    5 Reviews
    49 Photos
    179 Saves
    English, Indiana

    Listed on Rachael Ray Magazine's "8 of America's Coolest Campgrounds" This listing is for tent, car, or small RV camping- We currently do not rent the tree house since it is my home. I may rent it out in the future and I will have a cabin available later in the year We are on a solar powered, off the grid 60 acre homestead that has 54 acres of wooded land and 6 acres of groomed land. Come explore our land and relax in the"Tree Web", see the 2 story tree house that I live in, have fun on the tire swing, or just sit and enjoy all that nature has to offer. You can explore our interesting topography that has close to 100 foot of elevation changes, our(mostly) dry creek system that starts with 2 springs that drain into 3 sinkholes or walk 3 miles of trails (if you follow each trail from end to end). Camping can be in the Black Walnut Grove, in an open field or a shady grove. We like to interact with people or you can keep to yourself and have a quiet getaway in the woods. We love groups- Host your event here or have a group gathering with all your friends and family. We have spaces large enough to host hundreds of people. \- 3.5 miles to Marengo Cave \- 7 miles to the Blue River(canoes, rafting and swimming) \- 30 minutes to Pataka Lake- 37 miles west of Louisville \- 13 miles north of Interstate 64

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Cabins
    • Picnic Table

    $40 - $65 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Ransburg Scout Reservation
    Camper-submitted photo from Ransburg Scout Reservation
    Camper-submitted photo from Ransburg Scout Reservation
    Camper-submitted photo from Ransburg Scout Reservation
    Camper-submitted photo from Ransburg Scout Reservation
    Camper-submitted photo from Ransburg Scout Reservation

    7. Ransburg Scout Reservation

    4 Reviews
    13 Photos
    8 Saves
    Harrodsburg, Indiana
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Old Mill Tent And Hammock Camping
    Camper-submitted photo from Old Mill Tent And Hammock Camping
    Camper-submitted photo from Old Mill Tent And Hammock Camping

    8. Old Mill Tent And Hammock Camping

    3 Reviews
    3 Photos
    21 Saves
    English, Indiana
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Standard (Tent/RV)

    $20 / night

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      9. Hickory Ridge

      1 Review
      21 Saves
      Norman, Indiana
      • ADA Access
      • Tents
      • Group
      • Dispersed
      • Alcohol
      Camper-submitted photo from Birdsell Castle
      Camper-submitted photo from Birdsell Castle
      Camper-submitted photo from Birdsell Castle
      Camper-submitted photo from Birdsell Castle

      10. Birdsell Castle

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      4 Photos
      4 Saves
      Goshen, Kentucky

      Stop and camp at Birdsell Castle. Camping includes: Sit around the campfire with other enthusiast and enjoy a Castle lifestyle. Axe throwing and archery.

      The castle has several shops with a variety of items and is actively looking for additional consignments from artistians world wide. Some wholesale items available for vendors as well. Vacation rental rooms are being constructed and hope to be available this fall

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • Tents

      $25 - $75 / night

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    Recent Tent Reviews in Deputy

    603 Reviews of 17 Deputy Campgrounds


    • Amanda D.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Taylor Ridge Campground — Brown County State Park
      Nov. 13, 2024

      Taylor Ridge Campground — Brown County State Park

      Brown County State Park stay

      The site we stayed in was lovely. 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. I would say pay particular attention to the size of the site you’re booking as some were pretty small. Also, some sites were fairly sloped as well. This site was a slight slope and overall I would book it again. We have a full size truck with a small travel trailer that fit perfectly. Camp store was stocked nicely. Staff was friendly. The campground itself was very quiet and you could enjoy being out in nature. The site was walking distance from showers/bathroom. The park as a whole is beautiful and there’s a trailhead that’s walking distance from the campsite that leads down a beautiful trail to a lake.

    • Betsy W.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Blackwell Campground — Hoosier National Forest
      Nov. 1, 2024

      Blackwell Campground — Hoosier National Forest

      Large, open, and very clean

      Open areas with pit toilets and water available. Shade and sunny locations. Pick a spot and set up with hammock-large rvs spots. No fee, no reservations, no problems. Officers from federal, state, and local patrol. Cell service by various providers is 1-2 bars. Highly recommend.

    • Kelsey R.
      Camper-submitted photo from Deam Lake State Rec Area
      Oct. 29, 2024

      Deam Lake State Rec Area

      Nice

      This is a nice campground. We went on a weekend in July and it was as pretty busy, as to be expected. Because of that, we didn’t visit the beach area, however my in laws did and they said it was nice. They swam and kayaked. Staff is friendly. Facilities are pretty clean, nothing to write home about. Didn’t use the showers. My sons enjoyed the nature center. This is the closest state park to us, so I’m sure we will be back. Be sure to stop in town for ice cream.

    • Noah Y.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Charles C. Deam Wilderness
      Oct. 18, 2024

      Charles C. Deam Wilderness

      Great for casual/experienced camping and hiking

      A staple of our state here in Indiana. Unfortunately due to some storm damage, trails were rerouted or straight up inaccessible.

      Great places to find and set up camp. We even discovered a few extra hidden sites just by being forced off trails due to the damage.

      Every dispersed camper should add the hikes to the lake to their checklist.

    • Randy P.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Follow The River RV Resort
      Aug. 25, 2024

      Follow The River RV Resort

      Great campground

      We absolutely love this campground, very friendly staff and well kept and clean!! They are pet friendly and allow portable fences.

    • FThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Jackson Washington State Forest
      Jul. 21, 2024

      Jackson Washington State Forest

      Great primitive campground

      Spacious sites. Beautiful forest. Quiet, but only 5 minutes small town with gas stations, grocery, etc. Not many amenities. Only pit toilets and water spigots. Firewood was not available during our visit. No reservations. First come first serve, but even on a "busy" Saturday in July less than 1/3 of the sites were full. Two "loops" one in a pine forest below the small lake and one at the lake/up the hill. Multiple playgrounds. Great trails to hike. Cool CCC construction. Highly recommend.

    • Josie W.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Blackwell Campground — Hoosier National Forest
      Jul. 12, 2024

      Blackwell Campground — Hoosier National Forest

      Spacious Camping

      We really liked the set up of this campsite. The fire rings were spread apart amidst a green hill. There was some shade available around the edges. Plenty of room to spread out from your neighbors; it wasn’t too busy when we were there (a Thursday). Camp accesses two trailheads directly. There were two bathrooms, a place for garbage, and potable water. Screech owls and active birds made it an exciting evening.

    • J
      Camper-submitted photo from Camp Buckwood
      Jul. 8, 2024

      Camp Buckwood

      Very Nice and Freindly

      Stayed two nights, tent camping. It was a great time meeting new people and exploring the surrounding area.

    • AThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Berry Ridge Road - Dispersed Camping
      Jul. 3, 2024

      Berry Ridge Road - Dispersed Camping

      Secluded in the woods

      Beautiful secluded site that is pretty far off of the road, but not too far. There was no traffic or other people in site. I have a promaster conversion and had no trouble making it to this site, however the road was gravel and steep at times. I have lived in Indiana for ever and have made many trips this way, but I never knew sites like this existed.

    • Cynthia K.
      Camper-submitted photo from Taylor Ridge Campground — Brown County State Park
      Jun. 28, 2024

      Taylor Ridge Campground — Brown County State Park

      Meh

       First off- Brown County is a lovely park. This review is only for the campground. 

      The only time we ever camped here was in 2003 when we had 3 kids & a popup. New to the park I thought the Racoon Ridge Loop looked good & picked site 121. Bad mistake! We stayed 3 nights & every night we had a weird thing happen. The worst was the bat that found it's way into the popup one night. None of it was in any way Brown County's fault, but we never went back. 

      We were staying at Paynetown recently & decided to visit Brown County & the campground. The mirror tag helped with this. We visited on a Saturday morning in late June. The whole campground was full & it was jumpin'!

       We skipped Buffalo Ridge. Raccoon Ridge is the smallest loop. Close sites. Our former site 121 has a pit toilet right next to it now. There's several sites along the main road, also very close to each other & right on the road.

       I thought that Taylor Ridge was the best loop based on my memories from 2003. It's really a long warren of close sites, some with terrible inclines.

       I was able to write down a few sites I thought would work- Sites with no one close by: 193/194/266. 

      265 was the only pull thru I saw, but there may be others. 

      End of loop: 317/318 

      Ridge view from your site: 310/311/312/313/314 

      Random sites that looked ok: 179/188/215/223/225/242/259/260/265/277/280/287/422- these sites are just what I eyeballed while the husband was cruising down the main road. 

      We decided we were never going to camp here again. The sites are too close together. There's too many people crammed in a small space. If you go be aware that summer weekends & leaf peeper season will be very busy. The middle of the week or shoulder season would probably be your best bet for a more relaxing experience.

    • Cynthia K.
      Camper-submitted photo from Yellowwood State Forest
      Jun. 27, 2024

      Yellowwood State Forest

      Just did a drive thru

       This is a State Forest campground near Nashville, Indiana. Primitive camping. Pit toilets only. This is by Yellowwood Lake, so boating & fishing opportunities. 

      All these sites are first come, first serve. No reservations. 

      There's a Forest Office with area information & a small display. 

      There's several trails of varying length. 

      Believe it or not- gold panning is a thing here! You need a permit.

      They rent boats at the Forest Office. Electric motor only.

       There's several camping loops. There's a horse camp also. 

      The boat ramp is near the horse camp loop.

       We didn't go down the Red Pine Loop, but did check out White Oak/Redbud& Black Gum.

       Hickory loop is right off the road & the sites are visible from the road. They looked nicely spaced.

      White oak loop had several nice sites. Redbud is close to a building they call a camp store. It may have been many years ago, but not open now.

       Several picnic spots by the lake. The best site in Redbud would be 39. Large site with some shade. I would also say 38, but site 37 is directly behind it. This is the camp host spot, so occupied. These sites are near the pit toilets.

      The best spot in Black Gum would be site 75. Large site at the end of the loop & right by the lake.

       If you go back to Hwy 46 where the road split on your way in, follow the sign to the dam. Just a large earthen dam, but there's trail heads here. There's the Scarce O' Fat Trail which has been mentioned on the Facebook Indiana Hiking page.

      $13 per night regular camping.$16 per night for horseman's.

    • Cynthia K.
      Camper-submitted photo from Hardin Ridge
      Jun. 25, 2024

      Hardin Ridge

      National Forest

       We did a drive through to check out the campground. It was $8 for day use, self pay.

      This is a beautiful campground. There's 4 loops with 30 & 50 amp. 2 loops with no electric.

       Well spaced all tucked into the trees on a ridge. Also some carry in sites.

       If we tented camped still I'd be in heaven! 

      You can reserve sites, or some are first come first served.

      Shower/restroom with pit toilets scattered around. 

      3 trails. A beach, picnic areas& a boat launch. 

      This seems less popular than Paynetown, but a lot quieter!!

    • Cynthia K.
      Camper-submitted photo from Paynetown Campground
      Jun. 25, 2024

      Paynetown Campground

      Crazy busy on a summer weekend

       This is a SRA on the shores of Lake Monroe by Bloomington Indiana. This is a boating/fishing park. We went on a hot weekend the 4rth weekend in June & it was completely full. 

      There's only 3 short trails. The longest is 1.25 miles. Not a hiking park. 

      There's a visitor center off State Road 446. This is NOT a nature center! Just a place to pick up some information. 

      The marina & boat launch get the most use. There's also a beach. 

      There's a large Class B campground closer to the marina. There's some pit toilets & one flush toilet building. No showers. No electricity.

       There's a large dump station. 

      The electric campground has 227 sites. 3 are handicap accessible. There's also 27 pull throughs. Many have lake access due to camper made trails to the lake.

      We had site 137 which was a good site due to the fact we had no one on the left. There was a woods view.

      Many of these sites have a bad incline & people were putting their rigs sideways on the site close to the road. Our site was no exception, but we were able to make it work. This site also had afternoon sun.

       Restrooms/showers were state park clean. I was impressed with the hard working staff trying their best to give us a clean bathroom!

       The best sites in the campground are 171/172& 153/154. These have a lot of sun, but a stellar view of the lake. 

      132-137 have a trail to the lake. Very bad inclines though. 

      120-124 have trails to the lake & are in the woods. 

      103 is a large site& fairly even with lots of shade. 

      The sites from 180-227 are asphalt with concrete pads. The rest of the campground is gravel. 

      There's 4 carry in campsites for tents that looked very nice. Campsites in the E area have access to a sandy peninsula that was very popular for swimmers. 

      This is known in Indiana as a party park. There's some truth to that. It's VERY noisy & busy on a summer weekend. If you like a quieter experience come Monday through Wed. or wait until the off season.

    • Holdun R.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Camp Atterbury Campground
      Jun. 17, 2024

      Camp Atterbury Campground

      Great 1st experience

      This was my first time at a campsite, so I don't have other sites to compare to. Overall, my experience was great. Clean area with lots of amenities. They stack free firewood at your campsite to burn. I'm military, so the gunfire, canon fire, and helicopters didn't bother me at all. Those things don't happen all the time though.

    • james W.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Berry Ridge Road - Dispersed Camping
      Jun. 6, 2024

      Berry Ridge Road - Dispersed Camping

      Real dispersed camping

      For those of you who don't understand disperse camping this is the perfect site for a tent to camp without anything but what you bring in and take out understand what dispersed camping is and then there won't be any complaints about can't get a camper in or whatever I always see the complaints this is dispersed camping at its best

    • EThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Youngs Creek Horse Camp
      Jun. 3, 2024

      Youngs Creek Horse Camp

      Beautiful

      The chorus frog do roar through the night. 100% worth it, make sure to bring bug spray, and travel carefully up the roads. Lots of wildlife, and kind people.

    • Ima C.
      Camper-submitted photo from Scottsburg/Raintree Lake KOA
      May. 14, 2024

      Scottsburg/Raintree Lake KOA

      Repeat Visit

      This was a repeat visit. Just as perfect as the first time. Lake was beautiful and staff are always so helpful. They even have an on-site RV Tech that works for them who helped us fix our hot water heater. Very professional young man. We also enjoyed live music at the pavilion, and PIZZA from their new café, it was fabulous. They even have Boba tea.

    • Brett B.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Yellowwood State Forest
      Apr. 29, 2024

      Yellowwood State Forest

      Great Camping & Fishing Combo

      Lots of primitive campsites here. Many have short trails from them to the lake edge, making for some great night fishing with a cozy fire to return to.

    • steven B.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Big Bone Lick State Park Campground
      Apr. 27, 2024

      Big Bone Lick State Park Campground

      Nice state Park

      We stopped at the park for 2 nights (Sun, Mon). The park was peaceful and relaxing. We were able to pick up provisions and enjoy dinner in Walton. Site had electric and water. The dump station has 2 stations. One requires circling back through the campground after use.

    • DThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Hardin Ridge
      Apr. 14, 2024

      Hardin Ridge

      Hoosier National Forest

      This place is deluxe. Sites are spacious. Good space between campsites. Restrooms are clean. Well maintained facility

      Staff are very friendly and helpful



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