Campgrounds near Greenfield, Indiana offer year-round opportunities within a 30-mile radius of the city. The area sits at approximately 900 feet above sea level in central Indiana's flat to gently rolling terrain. Summer camping temperatures typically range from 65-85°F, while spring and fall bring cooler conditions that many campers prefer for hiking and outdoor activities.
What to do
Hiking trails access: White River Campground features extensive trail systems connected to neighboring parks. "Within 20 minutes of Walmart and Grocery stores. Park next door is great for hiking, has walk bridge over river to trails, horse backing riding, high ropes course," notes one visitor at White River Campground.
Fishing opportunities: Woods Campground offers an accessible lake with productive fishing. "The camp ground has a pretty big lake and the fishing was awesome! I will definitely be back," reports a camper who paid $30 cash for tent camping with no reservation required.
Water activities: Several campgrounds feature water recreation. At Indianapolis KOA, "The splash pad / water park was fun, but was not a pool. It only goes to 3 feet so if you want to swim this is not for you. The water was cold but my kiddos finally got in and had fun on the slides."
What campers like
Clean facilities: Many campers specifically mention facility upkeep as a key factor. "White River Campground is not a huge place, but it is always clean and very friendly staff. It's a great place to just go and relax and enjoy nature," according to one reviewer.
Historical sites: Mounds State Park offers unique historical attractions. "Very nice. Small and quiet. Lots of historical significance. Very nice trails. Awesome visitors center," shares a camper who noted railroad noise was the only drawback.
Site spacing: Campers appreciate adequate distance between sites. At Mystic Waters Campground, "RV sites are full hookup and very level. Lake at the campground is great to float around in on a hot summer day," according to a recent visitor.
What you should know
Seasonal availability: Many campgrounds operate on limited schedules. Indianapolis KOA maintains a camping season from March through mid-November, while others close earlier in October.
Price variations: Costs vary significantly across the region. S and H Campground received this feedback: "80 dollars a night on a weekend all in is a little steep when that's all you're looking for. I don't fault the campground owners. The extras would definitely be worth it if you had kids."
Highway noise: Several campgrounds sit near major roadways. One camper at Mystic Waters Campground noted, "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."
Weather considerations: Spring rains can impact campsites. A Memorial Day visitor at S and H Campground reported: "Hancock County had 2 inches of rain on Friday. The campground (lower) sits at a low elevation. Our site was 70% flooded."
Tips for camping with families
Entertainment options: Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park offers extensive kid-friendly activities. "This is just a really cute park to camp in, especially with kids. There is an abundance of activities to keep you and the little ones happy, especially around holidays," reports one family camper.
Swimming facilities: Multiple campgrounds feature water recreation areas. "This is a nice state park outside of Anderson In. It has nice walking trails and is on the White river. There is a gorgeous swimming pool," notes a visitor at Mounds State Park.
Activity scheduling: Plan for organized events at certain campgrounds. S and H Campground visitors report: "We stayed a month yet other monthly site all payed a different price than we did... on the other side it looks like the owner tried to make this place nice."
Tips from RVers
Hookup quality: Glo Wood Campground offers reliable connections for larger rigs. "We had 50 amp/water and sewer. We attended 2 concerts at Ruoff Music Center. Campground was clean and quiet, although needed to be mowed. Sites are gravel and fairly level with a firepit and picnic table."
Access considerations: Some campgrounds have challenging internal roads. "The only real problem we encountered was the dirt road through the site was difficult to navigate, even though it hadn't rained for a few days. Just a lot of wear and tear," notes a Glo Wood Campground visitor.
Electrical reliability: During peak usage, electrical systems can be strained. One camper at S and H Campground mentioned: "We were on an electric + water site. The dump station on creek side were not functioning and we had to have our tanks pumped."
