16 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Brown County State Park offers multiple RV-friendly campgrounds within 30 miles of Harrodsburg, making it one of the most accessible areas for RV camping near Harrodsburg, IN. Taylor Ridge, Buffalo Ridge, and Raccoon Ridge campgrounds provide electric hookups, water connections, and sewer services with 30/50 amp options. Lake Monroe Village features 182 sites accommodating large motorhomes with full hookup capabilities on mostly gravel pads. Many sites at Paynetown Campground have electric service but present leveling challenges on sloped terrain. Site dimensions vary significantly across the region with Buffalo Ridge supporting big rigs while Raccoon Ridge has tighter spacing between sites. Nearby Cloverdale RV Park provides water, electric, and sewer hookups with 30-amp service on level sites. "We had site 137 which was a good site due to the fact we had no one on the left, but many of these sites have a bad incline and people were putting their rigs sideways on the site close to the road."
Navigating to certain campgrounds requires attention to road conditions. The entrance to Brown County-Nashville KOA involves a steep access road that may challenge larger motorhomes. Most RV parks in the area maintain year-round operations, though amenities like showers and water stations close seasonally at some locations. Dump stations are available at most parks, with Paynetown featuring a particularly large facility near the entrance. Cell service varies by location, with strong Verizon and AT&T coverage reported at Buffalo Trace County Park. Reservation policies differ between properties—state recreation areas typically require advance booking during summer months while some private parks operate on a first-come basis. Several campgrounds implement strict alcohol policies, with Taylor Ridge and Horsemen's campgrounds prohibiting alcohol completely. Pet policies are generally accommodating, with most RV parks allowing dogs with standard leash requirements.
"The spots in Taylor ridge were mostly well-spaced and felt pretty private. The pit toilets were clean and the showers were nice."
"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."
from $20 - $43 / night
"This is a beautiful State Park situated in the rolling hills of southern Indiana."
"We have a 21’ RV/van and we just barely fit in the site - take their length limits seriously. This site only has 20 amp power, so make sure you have an adapter if you need 30/50 hookups."
from $43 / night
"There are three loops, Buffalo ridge (RV), Raccoon Ridge which is tent sites around the outside, with electric inside the loop. Which would be suitable for RVs."
"Holiday Fourth of July 2022 weekend the start Park was special excitement in downtown Nashville, Indiana a short drive outside the State Park."
from $43 / night
"Brown County has always been the jewel of Indiana State Parks for Trail Riders. The campground is large, with spaces to accommodate larger rigs."
"We often take our horses trail riding there for a week every couple of summers of just go down for weekend trips to go hiking."
from $17 - $36 / night
"Our family returns at least once a year for the scenery and biking. We generally use the Rally group campsite and invite our friends to join us. "
from $20 - $50 / night
"Quiet and quant! Nice little campground with great fishing nearby!!"
"Paynetown SRA is right on Lake Monroe about 10 minutes from Bloomington, IN. Campsites have a gravel parking pad, picnic table, fire-ring, and electrical hookups."
"Nevertheless, it's been very hard to find decent camping in Indiana that isn't packed in like sardines, while also trying to escape the city and get into nature - not around more people."
Available this weekend
from $23 - $52 / night
"We keep our camper here full-time. Close to Lake Monroe. Nice pool. Great people."
"Super close to the lake and really nice facilities all around!"
"Campground is peaceful and scenic. Water had a funny smell, however. But, would stay again for sure."
"This easy-access-from-the-highway RV park is really nice. The spots are accessible, the bathrooms are AMAZING (no…seriously), the little attractions are adorable and the host is terrific."
from $45 - $75 / night
ScoutMark & Denise are great camp hosts they care about everyone and will help them if they need it. They do so much for the holidays and have some great times together around the campfires. Will miss them this winter but will be thinking of them during the Army Navy game. (A inside joke lol).
Guide⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Our First RV Home Has Been Such a Blessing!
My husband and I absolutely loved our first few months here at Friends O' Mine Campgrounds & Cabins as first-time RV owners with our Class A RV.
We downsized from our 5-bedroom home in the Ozark Mountains of Missouri. We sold our home and I followed my Husband back here to Indiana after he received a wonderful career opportunity. My Husband is a Veteran, 🇺🇸 and after moving to Nashville, Indiana, we had immediately fallen in love with this small town - where we respected and admired the way Nashville reminds us of where we had just moved from in Missouri.
We stayed at Grand Wood Suites for six months, after paying for a hotel, all while continuously paying for our two large storage units, as well as our mortgage payment and then rent for most of the beginning of this year; so, we decided to downsize to save money to buy land sooner, instead of continuing to rent. 🏕️ We already loved camping - we started with a pop-up camper on the 🔝 of our Jeep and camped dozens of times, then traded up to a pop-up camper. So we used what we had in savings, bought our Class A RV, donated our pop-up camper, and came to Friends O' Mine - and it was the best decision!
From day one, the other campers have been so friendly, as are the nice employees and amazing owners. They truly make you feel like family. They set up weekly entertainment that brings the whole campground together around the campfire - there is a huge fire in the middle with six porch swings attached to a massive gazebo and veranda surrounding it. It's incredibly cozy and just inviting you to join in.
We've enjoyed live musical singers entertaining us around the campfire all evening, and we were invited to watch a documentary about a local racecar driver in their indoor recreational room, right next to the indoor laundry facilities.
There is also a subterranean pool that my Husband and I enjoyed swimming in almost every day during our first month here - it was very relaxing and refreshing!
One of our favorite parts has been our peaceful, nighttime walks around the large, well-stocked catch-and-release pond. My Husband and I hold hands together and walk around it at sunset almost every evening. It's so serene and calming to hear the sounds of the water and feel the beautiful Autumn breeze.
This has been a very relaxing, enjoyable, and heartwarming experience for us. If you are looking for a clean, friendly, peaceful, and welcoming place to stay - whether for a weekend or for a season - we cannot recommend Friends O' Mine Campgrounds & Cabins enough. We are so grateful we found it!
GuideWe absolutely LOVED this park! It was hands down our favorite of this year. We camped at site 100 and it has a neighbor on one side and behind while the other side was a huge open space. It is in the center of a loop. It was mostly level. There was some minor doming to the site but not bad at all. It was a busy camp ground but not as crowded (sites not on top of each other) as some I’ve been in. The outsides of the loops did have more space between and privacy but could be smaller or more sloped, it just really depended. The bathrooms and showers were cleaner than some of the other state parks we have been to, so much so my 11 year old son mentioned it. The park itself is absolutely gorgeous. The hiking trails (which is what we usually go for) were nice but I believe that the biking trails were actually more scenic than the hiking trails and a lot more rugged. We liked trail 8 starting from the west lookout tower and stopping at Hesitation Point for lunch/break/bathroom. Trail 6 was also a pretty, rugged, shorter trail. The Nature Center was also nicer than a lot of the others we have been to in the state. We did choose to do horseback riding at the stables. We showed up about 5 minutes after opening and were able to pay and told to come back in an hour and 45 minutes. That didn’t bother us since we had the time but if you are on a tighter schedule, the earlier the better. We also went into Nashville and it was a very cute town to visit. Well decorated for Halloween, very walkable, and a little something for almost everyone. Prices were about what I would expect for a tourist town but not terrible. I also have T-Mobile and had pretty good service almost everywhere in the park.
ScoutLittle loop pull off with a stone fire pit in the middle. Walking trail goes down to a swampy pond.
ScoutClean paved sites, rigs under 35 feet will fit. Water and electricity 50/30 (water is in the ground.
LegendWe stayed for the weekend during a Campout event. Lots of fun seeing all of our camping buddies. I don’t think we would camp here otherwise as it isn’t really our type of camping. Sites are close together, so don’t expect privacy. Porta potties had not been serviced from their previous event… needless to say, it was foul. The country music museum was pretty cool. The guide was very knowledgeable!
GuideGreat place to stay. Full hook ups, about 90 percent level sites. 33 RV sites and 3 or 4 primitive camp sites. The main bathhouse is pretty clean, included laundry, and a great host and hostess (Mark and Denise). The only bad is the price hikes here. One would think MWR would throw money towards some things...like a dog park, some leveling, lights at the kids playground, and MWR sponsored and paid for holiday parties/outings for vets, retirees, and all the active here on base. But nope, just collecting revenue without any beanies. Anyway, the host keeps it grounded.
ScoutLove taking the kid to hardy lake. Smaller lake to fish on with a trolling motor canoe but big enough they allow gas motors. Have a few favorite sites for the camper.
ScoutExcellent source for camping
Brown County State Park and surrounding areas near Harrodsburg, Indiana sit amid rolling hills with elevations ranging from 600-1,000 feet. The region has four distinct seasons with fall temperatures averaging 45-65°F, making October a popular month for campers. Camping options include both primitive sites and developed campgrounds within a 30-mile radius of Harrodsburg.
Hiking accessible trails: Brown County State Park's Taylor Ridge Campground connects directly to numerous hiking paths. "The site was walking distance from showers/bathroom. The park as a whole is beautiful and there's a trailhead that's walking distance from the campsite that leads down a beautiful trail to a lake," notes Amanda D.
Mountain biking network: The extensive trail system accommodates riders of all skill levels. "The mountain bike trails are fantastic, with purpose built trails for beginner to expert (flow, berms, rollers, jumps...)," shares TMB from Buffalo Ridge Campground.
Horse trail riding: Dedicated equestrian trails offer miles of scenic routes. "There are a lot of fun hills and trails that you can ride for hours which we love to do," writes bria M. about the Horsemen's Campground. Visitors can bring their own horses or use the park's rental services.
Privacy between sites: Site selection affects privacy levels significantly. "We stayed in Taylor which was dubbed 'wooded' and the one I would most suggest. The others were pretty cleared out and too close together," advises Caitlin W.
Recreational water activities: Lake Monroe provides swimming, boating, and paddling options. "We all went out on my brother's boat. The next day my wife and I rented kayaks, we had a blast," shares Katie M. about Paynetown Campground.
Seasonal programming: Organized activities enhance the camping experience, especially during holidays. "Went for fall break & their Halloween week! So much fun," reports Shannon C. about Raccoon Ridge Campground, while Jamie B. adds "The activity center has programs all the time and there is always something going on there."
Night sky viewing: Minimal light pollution enhances stargazing opportunities. "No set camp spots but great to set up and have no light pollution! Close to town but also right off some amazing trails!" notes Emily H. about camping in the Hoosier National Forest.
Site leveling challenges: Many campsites throughout the region require leveling equipment. "Some sites were fairly sloped as well. This site was a slight slope and overall I would book it again," shares Amanda D.
Water availability varies: Access points differ between campgrounds. "Keep in mind that these sites run a lot more per night and additional occupants that show are expected to pay the park over and above the daily rate. Also the park does not allow usage of the campground shower facilities if you stay on a Rally site," explains Chad A. about Rally Group Campground.
Trail conditions: Recent weather affects accessibility. "There were trees down throughout the park including our campsite. It took a couple hours for them to come clean it up but even when they did they didn't do a complete job," reports Michael S.
Free camping options: Budget-conscious campers can find no-cost sites. "Can't believe this place was free. It was nearly empty (although it was the end of November). The hiking was fantastic and the few people camping there were very well dispersed," shares Kelly G. about Blackwell Campground.
Beach access for children: Lake swimming areas provide family recreation. "My family and sister in laws family camp here every year. Our kids love it and we all have a great time. They even if it's just going down to swim at the beach," recommends Kathryn F.
Nature education opportunities: Guided programs enhance children's outdoor experiences. "The nature center is really fun with animals and a bee hive that the children really enjoyed! There are a lot of diverse hiking trails for all," shares Jessie W.
Halloween activities: Seasonal camping includes special events for children. "They also had a Trick or Treat night, and it was fun to see all of the creative costumes and kids (and adults) having fun," reports Margo B. about Paynetown Campground.
Site selection for larger rigs: Not all campgrounds accommodate bigger RVs equally. "I would say pay particular attention to the size of the site you're booking as some were pretty small," advises Amanda D., while Brian O. notes about Raccoon Ridge: "Many of the tent sites are split-level, meaning the fire pit and tent area is down a hill from where you park your car."
Water quality considerations: RV water systems might require filtration. "Water had a funny smell, however. But, would stay again for sure," mentions Natalie about Cloverdale RV Park.
Dump station facilities: Most campgrounds provide waste disposal access. "We had plenty of room at our site (site #18), and enjoyed the beauty of nature... Water access was plentiful, and easy and fast dump station," shares Margo B.
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