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South Harrison County Park's spacious campsites accommodate tent and RV camping with pets throughout the spring and fall seasons. The park maintains a strict on-leash policy for all dogs, with dedicated walking areas along wheelchair-accessible trails that provide both exercise options and scenic views. Campers particularly appreciate the park's cleanliness and well-maintained grounds that make pet management easier. Jefferson Memorial Forest Campground also welcomes pets at both family and group sites, offering wooded, private camping areas where dogs can enjoy the natural setting. My family loved all it had to offer at South Harrison County Park, with multiple hiking trails suitable for dogs of various fitness levels. Most campgrounds in the area provide basic amenities including drinking water, picnic tables, and fire rings, allowing comfortable camping experiences with pets.
Hiking trails throughout Jefferson Memorial Forest provide excellent opportunities for dog walking, with multiple route options ranging from the shorter 1.5-mile Orange Trail to challenging 13-mile paths through mixed forest of deciduous and coniferous hardwoods. Dogs must remain leashed on all trails to protect local wildlife and other visitors. The heavy tree cover at most campsites provides necessary shade during summer months, keeping pets cooler during peak heat. Campers should note that Jefferson Memorial Forest lies in the flight path of Louisville's international airport, with frequent plane noise especially during early morning hours when UPS releases about 100 planes between 3-5am, which may disturb sensitive pets. Most campgrounds require advance reservations through their websites or by phone, with pet policies clearly stated during the booking process.
"Tent sites have so many trees surrounding them. If you're looking for more privacy anything off of the loop will do just fine."
"Just a guess, but I would say around 1.5 acres. About 2/3 of this site is open, grassy field. The other 1/3 is shaded."
from $15 - $30 / night
Check Availability"There is also no sewer hookup at the site which I assumed was wrong, because I have never been to an Indiana state park with sewer hookup on site."
"The campground is near the trail to the old abandoned bridge which is well worth the hike. The fire tower has a commanding view."
from $23 - $496 / night
Check Availability"There was corn hole, ladder ball, pool, walking trails, access to the river, cat fish pond, small dog park, and washers & dryers."
"Full hookups, dog park, lots of places to walk, even trails. We had a great stay here and will most likely come back next time we’re near Louisville."
"Beautiful trails for hiking, great creek for swimming, close to Louisville."
"Very popular campsite for the surrounding area. Otter Creek runs through the Outdoor recreation area. Lots of hiking, biking and horse trails. Great opportunities for fishing also abound."
from $12 - $22 / night
Check Availability"This park has a great walking trail that is wheelchair accessible and camping in spring to fall."
"We biked throughout the park and hiked 4 of the trails, 3 of which were pretty rugged and all had elevation changes for a good hiking challenge. "
"It's a fairly new park on the site that used to be the Indiana Ammunition Plant. Good-sized sites with a very helpful staff. I hiked trail 2 and found the waterfall and several other gorgeous views."
from $33 - $40 / night
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Check Availability"What a nice RV campground near all Louisville and the surrounding areas have to offer visitors. It is nicely landscaped with fairy lights at night. The Manager Annie is awesome."
"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."
from $55 - $60 / night
Check Availability"There are horse trails, a beach, and great water for swimming/kayaking/canoeing. It is pet friendly as well. The bath house in our area was older but fairly clean."
"I used this location as my FOB for a weekend of hiking in southern Indiana. The campground was nice."
from $33 - $64 / night
Check Availability"If you are looking to be close to downtown Louisville, this is the campground for you. The staff was super nice and the location is very convenient for getting downtown."
from $40 - $45 / night
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GuideThere was lots to do at this KOA. There was corn hole, ladder ball, pool, walking trails, access to the river, cat fish pond, small dog park, and washers & dryers. You could bring your RV, travel trailer, tent camp, or rent a cabin. I’m sure I’m forgetting something. The spots were close together. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The park was clean and well maintained.
ScoutBesides picking the only weekend where the camp had plumbing issues… my 4 year old daughter and I loved this place. This was my first time camping in Indiana and it did not let me down! The rangers were very nice and was pleased to answer any of my questions, the lake and bathrooms were clean and the place was nice and quiet. I’ll be back again.
GuideThe staff are super helpful. The site we had was for a 38’ RV. Full hookups, dog park, lots of places to walk, even trails. We had a great stay here and will most likely come back next time we’re near Louisville.
GuideThe sites are well-spaced and there’s a beautiful lake where you can kayak, canoe, fish, let your dog swim, etc. Disc golf is the big activity at this park. Awesome walking path and a petting zoo. The park is exceptionally clean. Sites on the lake view side are noisy due to traffic on the highway.
ScoutOwners are fantastic. They will get to a 5 as they continue their hard work making it an awesome place. New owners took over 4 months ago. They have many activities (was yogi bear till it was sold) put put, bowling, chess, volleyball, fishing. Dog park, Play ground was nicely done. Lake has lots of algae. Pool is brand new. It is by highway however, that did not bother us personally. I will visit again and would consider seasonal. Service id rate them a 5. Wonderful people and the place as much potential.
LegendWe received an information email the day before prior to arrival with general info and wifi password plus how to pre check in. The morning of arrival, we received another email with specific instructions to not trust GPS and follow their instructions. Our Trip Wizard and Waze GPS instructions actually brought us right to the campground (CG). Since we had pre checked in, we were instructed in the directions email to go directly to deluxe pull-through site 78, where our welcome package would be in the electrical box. The site was plenty long enough for our 40’ toy hauler and F450. Not sure why this is a deluxe site as its gravel with a picnic table and portable fire pit? The utilities were more towards the front of the pad with no issues reaching the connections. It was a nice touch to see a small cement circle pad on the sewer connection. This is a new CG, so amenities like the laundry and gift shop were not opened yet. Water pressure was good. We got 4 bars on Verizon and 3 bars 5G on T-Mobile. We used our T-Mobile Internet versus Starlink. It would not have been an issue to use satellite as there are no mature trees in the campground. They have one large(about 1/4 acre) fenced dog area. The dog park slopes down a hill and connects with a fence that goes around the property. Do not throw small balls down the hill as they can go through the fence and there’s no way to recover the ball due to no openings/gates near by to get to the back of the dog park. There’s also a smaller fenced dog area near the front of the CG. Great customer service before and during our stay.
GuideGorgeous property with such kind and friendly owners. New owners that are making improvements to the property but it is so nice already.
The lake is GORGEOUS. Sites have mature trees, variety of singing birds. Really nice stay here as we were passing through. There is a sand volleyball net, gah gah ball, dog park, playground, mini golf (not ready for summer yet), and a new pool soon (concrete poured the other day).
Campground is a few miles from interstate and right off the highway so some highway noise but still a great picturesque place.
We will definitely stay here again if we are in the area .
GuideRest stops leading up to this RV spot were under construction. This was a last minute decision. It was late and I didn’t want to drive in the dark anymore. The price is HIGH. With discounts for goodsam and loves connect it was $50/night for 30 amp. The dog park at this loves is very nice and the spaces are okay. But it’s loud all night because it’s a truck stop. I like the idea of this for loves but the price needs to reflect it. $25/night. No one is staying longer than that and it’s a better deal.
RangerI stayed on late October and I was the only one there, except for a family on the cabins. The spots are just near and walking distance from the caves and other attractions. They have two potable water spots (so no water on each spot), picnic tables, fire rings, grills and every spot faces the little river. restrooms and showers too. You can bring small pets inside the cave if you carry them all time. I have a small zuchon and carry her in a doggy backpack 🎒 she loved it!
Campers near Elizabeth, Indiana have direct access to several state parks and recreational areas within a 30-minute drive. The area sits along the Ohio River valley with elevations ranging from 400 to 700 feet, creating varied terrain for hiking and wildlife viewing. Summer temperatures typically reach 85-90°F with high humidity, while spring and fall offer more moderate conditions with daytime temperatures in the 60-70°F range.
Fishing opportunities: O'Bannon Woods State Park provides access to fishing along Blue River. "O'Bannon woods has just about everything in one little nook, from fishing swimming and kayaking on blue River, a beach at the park," notes Justin B.
Hiking diverse trails: The area offers trails for all experience levels. At Jefferson Memorial Forest Campground, a reviewer explains, "Lots of trails ranging from 1.5 to 13.0 miles through gorgeous mixed forest of old and new growth deciduous and coniferous hardwoods." Many trails maintain natural terrain with elevation changes.
Swimming options: During summer months, several campgrounds offer swimming. "The water wasn't turned on so there were no modern restrooms/shower houses available," mentions Joshua W. about early spring camping at Deam Lake, highlighting the seasonal nature of water amenities in the area.
Bourbon trail access: Some campgrounds serve as convenient bases for regional attractions. "Loved hitting the bourbon trail and being able to head back into nature! This place afforded us the ability to enjoy the city and then kick back at a nice scenic spot," shares a camper about their experience at Jefferson Memorial Forest.
Proximity to Louisville: Several campgrounds offer quick access to urban amenities while maintaining natural settings. At Louisville North Campground, campers appreciate the location: "Great location. We were able to get to Louisville and the surrounding area in no time. Even on bikes."
Clean facilities: Campers frequently mention well-maintained restrooms as a highlight. "Cardinal Cabin Getaway. We stayed last night in the Cardinal Cabin. Tons of privacy and the best bathrooms I have ever seen. Not a single bug and they even had antibacterial hand soap at every sink," notes Angela F. about her stay at Deam Lake.
Quiet camping experience: Many dog friendly campgrounds near Elizabeth offer peaceful settings despite their proximity to urban areas. "You are literally ten minutes from anything you want or need. Once you get to the top of the hill you are far removed from the noise, hustle and bustle of city/suburb living," reports a camper at Jefferson Memorial Forest.
Security: Several reviewers mention feeling safe at the campgrounds. At Brooks RV Park, a camper notes it is "the safest RV Park in the Louisville, KY area, right off I-65 in the Greater Louisville area."
Airport noise concerns: Some campgrounds experience significant aircraft noise. "The campsite rests below the route to Louisville's international airport. For a hour or two in the morning and in the afternoon huge jets fly right over the campgrounds. Really throws me outta my mood," warns a reviewer about Jefferson Memorial Forest.
Train disturbances: At Louisville North Campground, train noise affects some campers: "We heard the train, it's super close and loud, but of course it only runs at midnight and 2 am."
Seasonal water access: Water availability varies by season at some parks. "Being the first weekend in April, the water wasn't turned on so there were no modern restrooms/shower houses available," notes one camper.
Site spacing differences: Site proximity varies significantly between campgrounds. At Charlestown State Park, "All the sites are pretty much the same with good spacing between them," while at Louisville North, a camper reports, "I could sit on my picnic table facing my camper and lean against my neighbors rv."
Playground access: Some campgrounds offer better play areas than others. "The campground playground is small, not much to write home about. Nice flat paved loops and sites that are good for biking," mentions a reviewer about Charlestown State Park.
Swimming beaches: Deam Lake State Recreation Area offers family-friendly water recreation: "The beach was fun to swim and water was clean. They have boats for rent which are fun and paddle around the lake."
Halloween activities: Some campgrounds offer special seasonal events. "We go every fall with our entire family to enjoy the Halloween activities. The campers all go all out and let the kids trick or treat. There is even a group who does a haunted house and it is so fun!" shares a camper about Otter Creek Park.
Nature center visits: Educational opportunities exist at several parks. O'Bannon Woods offers a "great nature center w ranger tours," according to a camper, providing learning experiences for children of different ages.
Site leveling requirements: Many campgrounds require some leveling. At Deam Lake, "Some can be short and a bit uneven, so be prepared," advises one RVer.
Full hookup availability: Hookup options vary by campground. A camper at Charlestown State Park notes, "Most are electric only but we got one of the handful of full hookup sites."
Site width considerations: Some RV sites have limited width. At Deam Lake, "Pads were so narrow that it was hard to park.. wasn't just us.. others said the same thing," reports an RVer, while another camper at O'Bannon Woods observed, "Not all pads are level or very wide."
Driving skill requirements: Some pet friendly campgrounds near Elizabeth Indiana require careful maneuvering. At Louisville North Campground, "Someone else said that you have to be skilled to drive here..and they were right! We have a 41' Class A towing and I don't think we would fit of any bigger."
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Elizabeth, IN is Horine Reservation Camping at Jefferson County Memorial Forest with a 4.3-star rating from 18 reviews.
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