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Horse camping near Frankfort, Indiana is limited, with Turkey Run State Park Campground standing out as the primary option for equestrian campsites in the area. Turkey Run State Park Campground offers camping facilities that include electric hookups, drinking water, fires, and picnic tables. While the park allows pets, it does not provide dedicated horse corrals. The campground accommodates multiple accommodation types including tent, RV, cabin, glamping, and yurt options. The sites at Turkey Run are generally clean with varying levels of privacy depending on location, with some wooded sites offering better separation from neighboring campers.
Trail hiking rather than horseback riding appears to be the primary recreational activity at Turkey Run State Park. The park features multiple trail systems with varying difficulty levels, including some challenging routes through box canyons and along streambeds. Sugar Creek runs through the park, providing opportunities for fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and tubing. Most sites at Turkey Run have electric hookups (110, 30, and 50 amp power), though some campers report uneven terrain that can make leveling difficult. The campground remains open year-round with peak visitation occurring during summer and fall months when the scenery is particularly notable.
"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)."
from $20 - $45 / night
Check Availability"Site 91 was tucked away in a more forested area away from RVs. Did a nice kayaking loop using their service. Had everything you needed, very chill experience. Will return fsho."
"That being said it did seem a little tight in certain area we were in but we drove around and rest of campground looked awesome!"
from $35 / night
Check Availability"This was really convenient and close to Indy, where we took the grandkids to the children’s museum. The lake is fabulous, but there didn’t seem to be too many fish available for catching!!"
TravelerGreat little campground, decently spaced spots and lots of thoughtful people in a great area. Would def come back if I go through Indiana again. The lady who works in the shack quickly changed my site to one that fits my rv after pulling in and seeing it was way too small. Thanks again ma’am!
GuideVery nice and quiet. Beautiful scenery with nice walking trails. Not sure if it’s due to the government shut down but when we arrived, we had to turn around and go back to the main park office in order to register instead of the little office that is at the entrance of the campground. We are only staying one night and off to our next destination.
LegendTurkey 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.
ScoutNice campground electric hookups my 34' travel trailer fit nicely
GuideThis park is just other-worldly. We loved it. We hiked Trail 3, which has the ladders, and parts of trail 10, 4, and 2. Trail 10 was nothing special but was relatively flat. It was pretty crowded but people were respectful.
As for our campsite, it was really nice. We had site 94, which was right next to the bathhouse. It had almost a whole extra campsite's worth of space next to it for my kids to run around. It also had a tree for shade and was nice and level.
The bathrooms were okay. They were older but seemed to be fairly well maintained. The only complaint I had was that there wasn't enough counter space to set down items for getting ready, but that is minor.
Overall, wonderful park.
GuideThis campground was reasonably priced, had clean facilities and quite unusual and intesting hiking nearby. There are multiple trails and some quite challenging ones. No water hookups at the site but all except the "youth sites" had 110, 30, and 50 amp power. I was able to charge my ev without issue. Sites tried from all concrete to a dusty dirt and rock tent area, and all had old wood picnic tables. While the hiking was incredible, the maps of the trails were poor and not up to date, with some trails not on map at all. On one trail part of it went through box canyons up an active, though trickling, stream bed.
ScoutWe took our van and stayed at Turkey Run for a three night weekend. We were in a wooded section and it was pretty private however our site was pretty sloped. Next time I would probably pick the site on either side of 167.
As some other reviews stated, watch out for the raccoons. Those guys are not afraid of anything.
Also, 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. The majority of those have a decent number of trees separating you from the site next to you.
The bathrooms were super clean and the showers were hot with good water pressure.
We hiked Trail 3 with our dog, but we cut off early before the ladders using Trail 10. Our dog did pretty well in the section of Trail 3 before the ladders, and be prepared to get wet :)
In order to avoid crowds on the trails, we got there Thursday night so we could hike Friday morning / early afternoon. Saturday we rented a canoe from a canoe place right down the road from the campground. It was great and once we saw the crowds at the beach area of the park on Saturday afternoon, we were super glad we had been canoeing all day instead of fighting crowds at the park.
I would definitely recommend visiting Turkey Run State Park!
ScoutWhen I was younger this is the place the family would go. For fishing, hiking, and just being in nature . Has some really great trails, and if you stay at the campground itself , it has activities for the youguns ‘. When ever I am in the neighborhood, I will stop by for a weekend in a tent. Near a roaring campfire and widdle some thing out of a piece of wood. It’s peaceful, yet you’re not alone. It isn’t entirely off grid. I prefer BLM myself. But if you’re going to hit a “camp ground” this is one of my favorites.
GuideTurkey Run is a fabulous state park with a nice campground. My only complaint about the campground is that many sites are in an open, level area without a lot of trees or bushes between them. You don’t have a lot of privacy. Two sections of the campground, with the higher numbered sites, are much more wooded. If I go again, I will try to be there!
But the campground has two large modern bathrooms that are cleaned regularly. It also has clean well maintained vault toilets throughout the campground. Best of all, 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. It’s a peaceful spot.
Be advised that a “moderate” hike at Turkey Run can be challenging, with plenty of steps up and down the hillsides. Many of the trails go along stream beds, so you often need to make your way across the rocks to avoid wet feet. Be prepared with hiking boots and sticks.
There are two covered bridges on the edges of the park. Be sure to check them out!
Campgrounds near Frankfort, Indiana are primarily concentrated in neighboring counties rather than immediately within city limits. Located in central Indiana at approximately 830 feet elevation, the Frankfort area experiences hot summers with temperatures often exceeding 85°F and cold winters with January averages around 30°F. Camping options include state parks and private facilities with varying amenities and restrictions.
Trail exploration at Turkey Run State Park: The park offers challenging trail systems traversing unique geological features. "I hiked Trail 3, which has the ladders, and parts of trail 10, 4, and 2. Trail 10 was nothing special but was relatively flat. It was pretty crowded but people were respectful," shares Kaley A.
Water recreation on Sugar Creek: The creek flowing through Turkey Run provides multiple water activity options. "Sugar Creek runs through the park for fishing and canoeing. The suspension footbridge across Sugar Creek is cool. Sugar Creek is also great for floating with inner tubes, canoes, or kayaks," explains Joel R.
Kayaking services near state parks: Private campgrounds often provide water equipment rentals and transportation. "Did a nice kayaking loop using their service. Had everything you needed, very chill experience," notes Rowan G. about Turkey Run Canoe & Camping.
Spacious corner sites: Strategic site selection can significantly improve camping experience. "Booked late for this one but ended up with a great corner spot in the middle of a turn off from the main drive. Checked out the hiking trails which were beautiful and highly recommended," says Monica C. of Turkey Run State Park.
Clean facilities: Well-maintained bathhouses and amenities enhance comfort levels. "The bathrooms were super clean and the showers were hot with good water pressure," reports Samantha S. about Turkey Run State Park.
Proximity to Indianapolis: Some campgrounds serve as convenient bases for day trips to urban attractions. "This was really convenient and close to Indy, where we took the grandkids to the children's museum. The lake is fabulous," explains Debbie S. about Pine Lake Fishing & Camping Resort.
Site leveling challenges: Many campsites in the region have uneven terrain. "The site was very uneven. It definitely sloops to the back corner. It was difficult to level our camper but we got it in the end. The site was huge but given the unevenness it would be difficult for tents," warns Michelle M..
Wildlife encounters: Local wildlife may be acclimated to human presence. "As some other reviews stated, watch out for the raccoons. Those guys are not afraid of anything," cautions a camper at Turkey Run State Park.
Cell service variability: Coverage differs by carrier throughout the region. "I have AT&T service and had no problem with cell service, my husband has Verizon and his was spotty," notes a visitor to Turkey Run.
Site selection for privacy: Choose locations that provide buffer zones. "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. The majority of those have a decent number of trees separating you from the site next to you," advises a Turkey Run camper.
Timing for trail usage: Plan activities strategically to avoid crowds. "In order to avoid crowds on the trails, we got there Thursday night so we could hike Friday morning / early afternoon," recommends a visitor who found this approach effective during busier periods.
Alternative activities during peak times: Consider water recreation when park facilities become crowded. "Saturday we rented a canoe from a canoe place right down the road from the campground. It was great and once we saw the crowds at the beach area of the park on Saturday afternoon, we were super glad we had been canoeing all day instead of fighting crowds at the park."
Electric service arrangements: Understand shared utilities setup. "The electric is shared with another site which could be a problem if you have the same type of service since there is only one 50 amp, one 30 amp, and one 20 amp service per hook up," notes Scott B. about Turkey Run Canoe & Camping.
Water access planning: Consider water fill logistics before arrival. "There is portable water at the entrance but the road coming and going to the campsite is only wide enough for one rig and you will block traffic while you are filling up," explains an RVer describing local constraints.
EV charging options: Some sites accommodate electric vehicle charging needs. "All except the 'youth sites' had 110, 30, and 50 amp power. I was able to charge my ev without issue," reports Leif D. about Turkey Run State Park Campground.
While dedicated horse campgrounds near Frankfort, Indiana are limited, campers with equestrian needs should contact facilities directly about accommodation possibilities. The broader central Indiana region offers more extensive horse camping options than immediately surrounding Frankfort itself.
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