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Best Campgrounds near Mooresville, IN

679 Reviews

Campsites around Mooresville, Indiana range from primitive tent areas to full-service RV parks with amenities. Morgan-Monroe State Forest, located about 20 miles south of Mooresville, offers more rustic camping options with sites suitable for tents and small campers at Oak Ridge Camping Area. Closer to town, 3-Point Lake Campgrounds provides RV-friendly options, while Lake Haven Retreat near Indianapolis offers more developed camping experiences with water and electric hookups. The terrain varies from wooded settings in the state forest to lakeside camping areas closer to urban centers.

Most campgrounds in the region operate year-round, though primitive sites in Morgan-Monroe State Forest may have limited access during winter months. Water access points can become muddy after rainfall, particularly at lake-oriented sites. "This is a great forest for camping. Even with beautiful weather and the opening of squirrel season, it was relatively light with other campers," notes one visitor about Morgan-Monroe. Many sites require self-registration with exact change, especially at state forest facilities. Cell service varies significantly, with stronger coverage at developed campgrounds near Indianapolis and more limited connectivity in forested areas. Vault toilets and basic water facilities are standard at primitive sites, while RV parks typically offer full hookups, showers, and dump stations.

Campers frequently mention the tranquility found at Morgan-Monroe State Forest's Oak Ridge area, with several highlighting the extensive trail system and secluded atmosphere. One reviewer noted, "If you're looking for free and solitary sites try the backwoods camping area for the Low Gap trail." The nearby Indianapolis KOA and Lake Haven Retreat draw families seeking more amenities, including showers, electric hookups, and communal fire pits. Reviews indicate Lake Haven Retreat offers decent WiFi connectivity and clean facilities, making it popular for those wanting to explore Indianapolis while maintaining a camping base. Sites with lake views tend to fill quickly at places like 3-Point Lake Campgrounds, though reviews suggest some waterfront areas may have issues with resident geese and require advance planning during peak summer weekends.

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Best Camping Sites Near Mooresville, Indiana (114)

    1. Lake Haven Retreat

    7 Reviews
    Beech Grove, IN
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (317) 783-5267

    "We attended a wedding at the Scottish Cathedral in the center of downtown Indy and from the campground, it was a nice drive into the city off the interstate that only took about 20 min."

    "Close to the city without being “in it”. We would stay here again."

    2. Indy Lakes Campground

    3 Reviews
    Waverly, IN
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (317) 888-6006

    3. Oak Ridge Camping Area — Morgan-Monroe State Forest

    9 Reviews
    Martinsville, IN
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (765) 342-4026

    $25 - $55 / night

    "This is probably the best state forest in the state of Indiana. The property is well maintained. There is a new visitors center built a few years ago."

    "Site 13 has a little trail that goes down to a large flooded sinkhole behind the campsite. There were lots of tree frogs singing because of the proximity to water."

    4. Breaktime in Bargersville

    1 Review
    Waverly, IN
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (313) 516-5462

    $75 - $150 / night

    5. 3-Point Lake Campgrounds

    1 Review
    Mooresville, IN
    3 miles
    +1 (317) 831-5120

    6. Lieber State Recreation Area Campground

    22 Reviews
    Cloverdale, IN
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (765) 276-0194

    $16 - $25 / night

    "Cagles Mill Lake borders the southwestern side of the area. We arrived to a very quiet campground with few campers."

    "Each campsite is spacious and has plenty of space away from your neighbors. There was plenty of shade even though our pad wasn't tucked back in the woods."

    7. Taylor Ridge Campground — Brown County State Park

    31 Reviews
    Nashville, IN
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 988-6406

    $23 / night

    "We have visited Nashville Indiana several times but this is our first time camping nearby. My wife loves to visit Nashville and all the little shops they offer."

    "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."

    8. Indianapolis KOA

    21 Reviews
    Lawrence, IN
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (317) 894-1397

    $60 - $80 / night

    "It’s very close to an interstate so it’s not exactly a picturesque setting. The pricing seems high for what it is. Walking distance to Mount Comfort RV Dealership."

    "Clean and friendly..easy access to the highway..a lot of transient sites..nice pool!"

    9. Buffalo Ridge Campground — Brown County State Park

    22 Reviews
    Nashville, IN
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 988-6406

    $23 / night

    "This is a beautiful State Park situated in the rolling hills of southern Indiana."

    "I make multiple visits here every year, mainly for the mountain bike trails. There are almost 30 miles of trails inside the park with new trails every year for the past 3+ years."

    10. Johnson County Park

    8 Reviews
    Nineveh, IN
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 526-6809

    "The park is 622 acres that include two campgrounds, approximately 5 miles of hiking trails, equestrian school, 18 hole disc golf course, shelter houses, amphitheater, lakes, fishing and more."

    "We have camped here twice, we needed to be as close to Trafalgar Indiana as possible, not many camping options in the local area."

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  • J
    Oct. 14, 2025

    Sundance Lake Dispersed Camping

    Disbursed camping at its Indiana best

    Free disbursed camping at its best in Indiana. Not another soul camped within earshot. Clean site. Gravel pad for vehicle. Green grass for tent. 14 day limit. No reservations needed or available. Just show up and camp if a site is open. This site was very well marked.

  • SkywaystoHighways.com Y.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 29, 2025

    Bill Monroe Memorial Music Park & Campground

    Festival Fun!

    We stayed here for the 1st Annual HikerFest and had a blast! 106 of our little Hikers took up the majority of the park. The full-timers that stay here for the season were very kind and cordial; freely giving of advice on local attractions to see and things to do during our stay. The museum was really interesting! They gave a great tour with lots of stories about country legends. The bath house was clean and tidy. The showers were ok. Porta-potties throughout the campground, not so much… Campsites are close together and without privacy, some more level than others. Try to grab a spot near the trees for a bit of shade. Great music. Awesome weekend!

  • M
    Sep. 25, 2025

    Glo Wood Campground

    Rip off

    Overall, this Campground rips people off. As a Traveling worker I despise places like this. I gave this Campground, a$200 deposit with the intent of Renting a site for a month from them. I was supposed to move onto site in approximately a week and a half and had to cancel as I found another campground that was closer to my job site. They had my deposit approximately two days to which they were supposedly receiving a huge amount of phone calls regarding the open site Turning people down left and right. When I asked for my deposit bank, they wanted to tell me it was nonrefundable because they are losing out on money by me canceling. I would be more understanding if they had the site open but the owner it was booked all the way until I was going to move onto site. I was never told my deposit was not refundable. As a traveler, I warn other monthly campers about this place as the Owners will rip you off no problem

  • Cynthia K.
    Sep. 23, 2025

    Shades State Park Campground

    Primitive camping

      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. There's no nature center or visitor center. Get a park map! They do charge admission.

    This is a hikers park & it has some of the most rugged trails in Indiana. The Pine Hills Nature Preserve is maintained by the park. There's a parking area available to hike to the trailhead inside Shades. The Devils Backbone is a popular trail, but definitely on the rugged side. If you take small children(I wouldn't!) watch them carefully. 

    Trail 1 is.75M, but considered rugged. It has a lot of scenic views & a unique waterfall. Trails 4 & 5 have ladders. 

    Deers Mill Covered Bridge is on the property & there's a canoe launch. This is not a drive through bridge. The picnic area is a drive thru loop & is very nice. There's also a couple of shelters. The pond looked pretty scummy & my husband wouldn't fish in it.

     The campground is primitive camping- nonelectric. Water is available. There is a dump station. There is trail access if you don't want to drive. There's one modern showerhouse & several pit toilets. Choose your site carefully! Whitetail Loop has the showers & toilets. We did a drive thru & most all the sites looked very nice. There were mostly tents with a few popups. This wouldn't be a campground I would choose if I had a big rig.

  • jThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 20, 2025

    Sundance Lake Dispersed Camping

    Camping area

    National forest area with 3ish campsites one of which can accommodate a vehicle. Wooded so no solar or starlink. Small lake nearby with what looks like some trails.

  • Cynthia K.
    Sep. 16, 2025

    Turkey Run State Park Campground

    Nice State Park Campground

    Turkey Run State Park. Arguably one of the top 5 state parks in Indiana.

    Lots of hiking opportunities, including the fabulous Trail 3 which should be a National Trail IMO. Go hike early before 10 am. This area gets crazy busy after that. 

    Nice nature center.

    2 covered bridges.

     A swimming pool in season.

     A historic inn with a restaurant. You can rent cabins also. 

    The Lusk home has tours every Saturday in season. 

    The campground is a mile or so west of the entrance to the park.

     Electric only. 270 sites. Water is available.

     There's modern bath houses with hot showers.

     We were site 218, which is technically the Turkey Hollow area. The bath house there was clean. We liked our loop for spacious sites( for a state park).

     The Twin Oaks loop seemed denser.

     There's a double dump near the exit. There's also one dump at the end of a loop by site 60. We were happy the other 4 campers trying to dump forgot about it! 

    Trail 7 access is also at the end by site 44. It's not marked on the map.

     The camp store has the usual camping supplies & gift items. Ice & wood. 

    We enjoyed our weekend here! Even though it rained Saturday.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 9, 2025

    Taylor Ridge Campground — Brown County State Park

    Nice Trails & Big Campsites

    I had a great time camping here. The spots in Taylor ridge were mostly well-spaced and felt pretty private. The pit toilets were clean and the showers were nice. Busy campground but it was very quiet still. 262 was the biggest and most private site I saw when walking around. 260 is a pull through site.

  • David C.
    Aug. 31, 2025

    Mystic Waters Campground

    Great campground for RVs and cabins

    This is a great campground for RVs and cabins, but unfortunately not for tents as the highway 69 is too noisy. Also there are not a lot of trees.

  • L
    Aug. 20, 2025

    Shades State Park Campground

    It was very clean, nicely spaced, and shaded.

    Very nice campground! It was close by Turkey Run State Park, which had amazing trails, that are pictured below. (We definitely recommend Trail 3!) The campground itself was very nice and clean, as well as shaded and pretty. We were camping in August, so it wasn't very busy and we got peace. There were many fun things to do in Turkey Run, although the pool was closed in August. There was also a fun little ice cream place and store in downtown Marshall! 

      Great place overall!

Guide to Mooresville

Camping near Mooresville, Indiana, offers a variety of beautiful spots for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly campground or a peaceful retreat, there are plenty of options to explore.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Enjoy the scenic trails at Turkey Run State Park Campground. One reviewer mentioned, "From the back of the campground, you can access Trail 7, a moderate level trail that leads unexpectedly to a small stream running past a recessed cave."
  • Fishing and Boating: At Cecil M Harden Lake Raccoon State Recreation Area, visitors can enjoy fishing and boating. One camper noted, "This campground has full hookups at half the campground and electric water access on the other half."
  • Exploring Nature: Spring Mill State Park Campground offers a pioneer village and various hiking trails. A visitor shared, "The pioneer village is beautiful and really something to see with staff playing as villagers of the period."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the restrooms and showers. One review for Cecil M Harden Lake Raccoon State Recreation Area stated, "The bathhouse is clean, plenty of showers, flush toilets."
  • Spacious Sites: Many campgrounds, like Hardin Ridge, are noted for their spacious sites. A camper remarked, "Beautiful spacious sites. Spread out with plenty of room between sites."
  • Family-Friendly Atmosphere: Campgrounds like Terre Haute Campground are great for families. One reviewer said, "Lots of free activities for kids. Friendly and helpful staff."

What you should know:

  • Site Levels: Some campgrounds have uneven sites. A visitor at Spring Mill State Park Campground mentioned, "It is mostly uneven and the shaded loop is very unlevel."
  • Crowded on Weekends: Popular spots like Paynetown Campground can get busy. One camper noted, "This campground is known in Indiana as a party park. It's VERY noisy & busy on a summer weekend."
  • Wildlife Encounters: Be prepared for raccoons and other wildlife. A camper at Turkey Run State Park Campground warned, "The raccoons definitely are active so make sure you lock it all up at night."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Activities for Kids: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and activities. One reviewer at Terre Haute Campground said, "Great for camping with kids. Lots of free activities for kids."
  • Choose Shady Spots: During hot summer days, shaded sites can be a lifesaver. A camper at Buffalo Ridge Campground mentioned, "Site was full shade, it was 5 3/4 inches down in back and 3 1/2 inches down on passenger side."
  • Plan for Noise: If your family prefers quiet, consider camping during the week. A visitor at Paynetown Campground advised, "If you like a quieter experience come Monday through Wednesday."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Accessibility: Some sites may have tight turns or slopes. A reviewer at Terre Haute Campground noted, "When we arrived, we were told that we would not be able to get into that site due to the turns."
  • Look for Full Hookups: Campgrounds like Starve Hollow State Rec Area offer full hookups, which can make your stay more comfortable. One camper said, "Electric sites near the lake with several waterfront sites."
  • Be Prepared for Crowds: Popular RV spots can fill up quickly, especially on weekends. A visitor at Cecil M Harden Lake Raccoon State Recreation Area mentioned, "This campground has a reputation as being a big party place."

Camping around Mooresville, Indiana, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best campgrounds near Mooresville?

The best campgrounds near Mooresville include 3-Point Lake Campgrounds, which offers drive-in access and toilet facilities right in the Mooresville area. For a more developed option, Lieber State Recreation Area Campground is a short drive west and features tree-covered sites, shower facilities, and borders Cagles Mill Lake with excellent water recreation opportunities. Other quality options within driving distance include Brown County State Park's multiple campgrounds and Johnson County Park for those seeking nearby alternatives.

How far is Camp Atterbury from Mooresville?

Camp Atterbury is approximately 35 miles southeast of Mooresville, about a 45-minute drive via IN-67 S and IN-252 E. Along this route, you'll find several camping options including Johnson County Park which is roughly halfway between the two locations. If you're looking for camping alternatives closer to Camp Atterbury, Brown County State Park is about 15 miles east of Camp Atterbury and offers extensive camping facilities with nearly 480 sites across multiple campgrounds.

What camping is available near Mooresville, IN?

According to TheDyrt.com, Mooresville, IN offers a wide range of camping options, with 114 campgrounds and RV parks near Mooresville, IN and 10 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Mooresville, IN?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Mooresville, IN is Lake Haven Retreat with a 3.6-star rating from 7 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Mooresville, IN?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 10 free dispersed camping spots near Mooresville, IN.

What parks are near Mooresville, IN?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 10 parks near Mooresville, IN that allow camping, notably Cecil M. Harden Lake and Monroe Lake.

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