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Best Campgrounds near Frankfort, IN

455 Reviews

Camping options near Frankfort, Indiana range from established RV parks to tent-friendly sites across several family-oriented campgrounds. The region includes facilities like Prophetstown State Park Campground, offering year-round accessibility with both tent and RV accommodations approximately 30 miles northwest of Frankfort. Other notable options include Big Fish-n-Camp Ground and Old Mill Run Park, both providing water recreation opportunities alongside traditional camping experiences within a 40-minute drive of downtown Frankfort.

Most campgrounds in the area maintain seasonal operations, typically running from April through mid-October, with fewer facilities available during winter months. Road access remains straightforward on primarily paved routes with minimal clearance concerns. "This campground is amazing and relatively unknown. Opened in May 2022, built on an old golf course, it's a must camp spot for avid campers," noted one visitor about Bachelor Runn Campground. Reservations are strongly recommended during summer weekends and holidays, particularly for sites with electrical hookups. Full-service campgrounds commonly provide amenities including showers, dump stations, and potable water, though tent campers should verify site availability as some locations predominantly serve the RV community.

The camping experience varies considerably across different facilities in the area. Heritage Farm Alpaca Experience stands out with its unique accommodations including cabin options and proximity to farm animals, receiving consistent praise for its welcoming atmosphere. Several reviewers mentioned the peaceful rural setting as a significant draw. Sites near water features tend to attract more visitors, with fishing opportunities available at several campgrounds including Broadview Lake and Big Fish-n-Camp Ground. Campground populations often include a mix of weekend visitors and seasonal residents, which affects the overall atmosphere. A visitor to Wolfs Leisure Time Campground observed that many sites are occupied by "full time residents," indicating the permanent or semi-permanent nature of some camping communities in the region. Evening quiet hours are generally well enforced, with most campgrounds settling down by 10-11 pm.

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Best Camping Sites Near Frankfort, Indiana (72)

    1. Prophetstown State Park Campground

    27 Reviews
    Battle Ground, IN
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (765) 567-4919

    $23 - $32 / night

    "Well kept and clean area in the plains of Indiana. Great amnesties for the area such as a new, large public pool and a few hiking and biking trails."

    "Not too far out of the way, this is Indiana's newest state park, if I'm not mistaken, and it shows. The lower loop is all full hookups with 50, 30, and 20 amp service and respectably woody."

    2. Big Fish-n-Camp Ground

    5 Reviews
    Lafayette, IN
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (765) 296-2346

    "It was tucked all the way at the back of the second pond and surrounded by trees and a cornfield. We scored the most private area for sure."

    "This location doesn’t have “sites” unless you’re using a camper/RV."

    3. Old Mill Run Park

    4 Reviews
    Frankfort, IN
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (765) 436-7190

    4. Broadview Lake and Campground

    2 Reviews
    Frankfort, IN
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (765) 324-2622

    "Majority of the lots are permanent Indiana residents but the option for an impromptu night of camping here is always open."

    5. Heritage Farm Alpaca Experience

    8 Reviews
    Cutler, IN
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (765) 860-9872

    $35 - $235 / night

    "Around the barn is a private fire pit, and Tim provided firewood upon request. Private toilets are a few steps away which are very clean. "

    "There were two toilet outhouses nearby that we could use. And it was nice waking up to the alpacas. Unfortunately the owners weren’t able to do the pizza or farm fresh eggs for our visit."

    6. Wolfs Leisure Time Campground

    7 Reviews
    Buck Creek, IN
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (765) 589-8089

    "Pretty spots by the river but best for adults only trips as there is a step ledge. Lots of other areas too away from the Wabash and they have a campsore and game room to that the kids to."

    "Right next to the river for fishing. They have a little arcade hall, have bingo, a swimming pool, basketball court."

    7. Crawfordsville KOA

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

    "We arrived at 2am, but they had us all situated for late checkin. The campground itself was very lovely and quiet."

    "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."

    8. White River Campground

    22 Reviews
    Cicero, IN
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (317) 770-4430

    $16 - $37 / night

    "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."

    "White River Campground is a county owned park within 15 minutes small town Indiana (Cicero) complete with a small town grocery and dollar general. Within 20 minutes or Walmart and Grocery stores."

    9. Sugar Creek Campground and Canoe Rental LLC

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

    $30 - $45 / night

    "There are few trails looping around for the walks. Most of tent sites got shade. Rv sites all seem to be level, although kind of close together. Nice and clean bathrooms and shower facility."

    "The campsite it very spacious and there’s a decent amount of distance between each site. Sites by the river are especially nice."

    10. Turkey Run State Park Campground

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

    $20 - $25 / night

    "Turkey Run is arguably the most popular campground (and state park) in Indiana and has its pros and cons."

    "Much enjoyed hiking some of the trails at Turkey Run State Park near Marshall, Indiana. This is Indiana's 2nd oldest state park, now 100 years old (1916-2016)."

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  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Kathy L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 26, 2025

    Prophetstown State Park Campground

    Great campground

    Great campground. Really nice campground - clean, sites with some shade (especially the section with full hookups). Lots of families enjoying camping, kids relishing the freedom of riding bikes and skateboards (unfortunately too few with helmets including one with a major black eye). Nice walking trails right off of campground. Aquatic center in park. We would return - except that crossing the country on highway 70 is brutal

  • 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!

  • T
    Aug. 17, 2025

    Sugar Creek Campground and Canoe Rental LLC

    Horrible experience

    To much money rv/campsites way way to small they charge for EVERYTHING INCLUDING GUEST TO SEE IF THEY WANT TO CAMP , u can only have 4 people then its 10$ per each for a weekend ridiculous

  • T
    Aug. 17, 2025

    Sugar Creek Campground and Canoe Rental LLC

    Ripped off for sure read your itinerary is what she told me 4 times instead of trying to make it right !!!!

    Experience was good , except do not get sites 33, 34 or 35 we had maybe 5ft between us and the camper beside us , no way and the electricity hookup is right there so putting out awning was so very dangerous!!!! Bc the water dripped straight onto the electric hookup and who knows if someone may have a cut or anything wrong with there cord electric shock for sure !!!! Visitors JUST TO VISIT TO SEE IF THEY WANT TO CAMP THERE 5$ each Could not cook out or anything bc there’s no room in between your camper and your neighbor’s camper They tell u to look at the four day itinerary, but we’ve always just called or got on the website and booked our site, but it is pretty ridiculous for a camper to hold six or eight and you can only have four people and then on top of that an arm and a leg just for a float to float downstream which the gal young gal told me it was 2 miles 2 to 4 hour trip and it took us an hour so basically got ripped off pretty good this weekend so make sure to read your email b4 going here ! Thank goodness we had family bc we had absolutely no room for anything Bugs horrible And they tell you to have dogs on leash , no one had their dogs on leash except us . A blue healer tried to bite one of us ! It was pouring down and the guy on golf cart while we’re trying to hurry in the rain was so worried about our card he couldn’t wait till we was leaving to turn it in . They give u a code so why not put it in your phone bc if u lose there card they charge u 40$ Seems like more of a money thing to us . We enjoy camping but my gosh break the bank here for sure no gravel on sites hardly mainly dirt and sand so come prepared to sweep your caper or rv every hour . Very very tiny sites and unacceptable for us and anyone wanting to enjoy outside of your camper with your awning

  • Emilee B.
    Aug. 3, 2025

    Broadview Lake and Campground

    Home away from home!

    This campground has a personality of its own. Majority of the lots are permanent Indiana residents but the option for an impromptu night of camping here is always open. The staff have been here years and you can tell genuinely care about this place. They make sure to know you, which makes me feel safe cuz they know who’s here whether tenant or guest. Neighbors are great. You have the occasion person that likes to hear themselves but that’s everywhere. If u want to make friends you can and if you want to stay to yourself you can. The pool was just put in a year ago and is a relaxing place to go. Also what I thought was different was that no matter what is going on here , everyone settles down around 10 to 11 pm and by midnight you hear the crickets and owls. Everyone is so respectful of quiet time here no matter the festivity. There is a pond you can fish as well. If you wanna stick around a while this is the campground for you.

Guide to Frankfort

Camping spots near Frankfort, Indiana range from bustling recreational areas to quieter county-operated sites within a 30-mile radius. The region sits at an average elevation of 850 feet with gently rolling terrain that was shaped by glacial activity thousands of years ago. Summer temperatures typically reach the mid-80s with moderate humidity levels, creating favorable conditions for outdoor recreation from late spring through early fall.

What to do

Water recreation: Fish in stocked ponds at Big Fish-n-Camp Ground where three large ponds offer catch-and-release fishing. "There are three huge ponds fully stocked with fish. The fishing is also open to the public where people can get day passes for 2, 4, 8 or 12 hours of fishing," notes a visitor.

Biking: Explore paved trails at Prophetstown State Park Campground with routes suitable for all skill levels. "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," reports one camper.

Hiking: Navigate unusual terrain at Turkey Run State Park Campground, located about 55 miles southwest of Frankfort. "We hiked Trail 3, which has the ladders, and parts of trail 10, 4, and 2. On one trail part of it went through box canyons up an active, though trickling, stream bed," explains a hiker.

What campers like

Prairie setting: Open grassland views rather than dense forest characterize certain camping areas near Frankfort. "Well kept and clean area in the plains of Indiana. Great amnesties for the area such as a new, large public pool and a few hiking and biking trails," mentions a camper about Prophetstown State Park.

Farm experiences: Interact with animals at Heritage Farm Alpaca Experience. "We enjoyed helping to feed the Alpacas– they have over 50. The rooster crowed gustily at dawn. Also on the farm is Stormy, the horse, chickens, and some barn cats," shares a visitor.

Riverside camping: Sites along waterways offer fishing access and natural sounds. "We prefer certain primitive sites where we can be spaced out more and park on the grass since we car camp. This campground can fill up quickly, so we always show up pretty early in the day," advises a regular at Big Fish-n-Camp Ground.

What you should know

Site selection matters: Campgrounds often have dramatically different site types within the same facility. At Turkey Run State Park Campground, "The open, grassy area sites don't offer any privacy. If that's what you're looking for, try to get a wooded site on the outsides that back up to woods."

Wildlife awareness: Prepare for nocturnal visitors at many camping locations. "Watch out for the raccoons. Those guys are not afraid of anything," warns a Turkey Run camper.

Seasonal operations: Most campgrounds around Frankfort close from mid-October through March. Sugar Creek Campground operates from April to mid-October, while Prophetstown State Park remains open year-round with reduced winter services.

Tips for camping with families

Playgrounds and pools: Choose campgrounds with built-in recreation for children. White River Campground features updated facilities. "Playground is newly remodeled. Laundry onsite, wood for sale, and some wifi," notes a visitor.

Educational opportunities: Several campgrounds offer learning experiences. "The state park has a water park and a working farm," explains a Prophetstown visitor.

Creek exploration: Shallow waterways provide natural play areas. "The creek is awesome for catching tadpoles and minnows. And definitely take time to float or kayak down the river," recommends a visitor to Sugar Creek Campground.

Tips from RVers

Site leveling: Be prepared for uneven terrain at several campgrounds. At Turkey Run, "The site is very uneven. It definitely sloops to the back corner. It's was difficult to level our camper but we got it in the end."

Hookup variations: Full-service sites are limited but available. "Inside the park are blacktop trails for hiking or bike riding. They also have walking trails. Nice and relaxing campground. Modern bathhouse, three large playgrounds and shelters to use," reports an RVer at Prophetstown State Park.

Space considerations: Site dimensions vary significantly between campgrounds. "We had a full hook-up pull-through site that was very level," shares a Prophetstown visitor, while at Sugar Creek, "Sites have chip gravel, clean sites, clean comfort stations."

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there any year-round camping sites available near Frankfort?

Year-round camping options near Frankfort are limited but available. White River Campground is known for its clean facilities, river views, and year-round accessibility. Campers praise its free hot showers, quiet atmosphere, and reliable WiFi. Indiana Beach / Monticello KOA Holiday remains open during colder months with accommodations for winter camping. This KOA property shares amenities with the adjacent Indiana Beach Campground and maintains clean facilities year-round. Always call ahead to confirm current seasonal availability, as operating hours may change. Winter camping typically requires additional preparation for cold weather, and some water facilities may be winterized during freezing temperatures.

What are the best campgrounds near Frankfort, Indiana?

Within a reasonable drive from Frankfort, Indiana Beach Campground offers clean, quiet surroundings with spacious sites. Originally a Jellystone Park, it's located near the Indiana Beach amusement park with tickets available at the gatehouse. Another excellent option is France Park, which features both developed and primitive campsites in a scenic setting with opportunities for hiking and exploration. For RV campers, Broadview Lake and Campground near Colfax provides a convenient location with full hookups. Each offers distinct advantages depending on whether you're seeking family entertainment, natural settings, or convenient amenities.

What state parks offer camping options near Frankfort?

Turkey Run State Park Campground is one of Indiana's most popular state parks within driving distance of Frankfort. As Indiana's second oldest state park, it offers RV and tent camping with water/electrical hookups and modern bathrooms with showers. The park features excellent hiking trails but can get crowded, especially with families. Shades State Park Campground offers a quieter alternative with spacious sites canopied by beautiful trees. Located north of Turkey Run, it provides similar scenic terrain with ancient sandstone canyons but fewer amenities and smaller crowds. Prophetstown State Park Campground is also accessible from Frankfort, offering modern facilities in a prairie landscape.

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