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Best Campgrounds near Buck Creek, IN

366 Reviews

Established campgrounds surround the Buck Creek area of Indiana, providing a variety of camping experiences within an easy drive of Lafayette and West Lafayette. Prophetstown State Park Campground offers both full hookup and electric-only sites with level, gravel pads suitable for tents and RVs. Nearby, Wolfs Leisure Time Campground provides riverside camping along the Wabash River with tent, RV and glamping accommodations. The Wabash & Erie Canal Park features cabin options alongside traditional camping, making it suitable for visitors seeking varied accommodation types. Most camping areas in this region are developed facilities rather than dispersed sites.

Campsites throughout the Buck Creek region require reservations, especially during summer months when the water park at Prophetstown becomes a popular attraction. "Full hookup sites book up quickly, and the electric only often do as well, so book your weekend early," notes one frequent camper. Road access to established campgrounds is generally good with paved approaches, though some riverside sites at Wolfs may experience muddy conditions after rainfall. The camping season varies by facility, with some parks like Big Fish-n-Camp Ground operating from March to October while others like Indiana Beach Campground maintain a shorter May to September season. Winter camping options are limited, with Prophetstown State Park being one of the few year-round facilities in the area.

Riverside camping receives particular attention in visitor reviews, with the Wabash River sites at Wolfs Leisure Time Campground frequently mentioned for fishing opportunities. Family-friendly amenities feature prominently across most campgrounds, with several locations offering swimming pools, playgrounds, and organized activities. A review described Prophetstown as having "massive spots in a wooded area with lots of privacy" in the full-hookup section, while noting the electric-only loop has less mature shade trees. Visitors appreciate the proximity to attractions like the farm at Prophetstown and the water park, which charges a modest $5 entrance fee. Most campgrounds maintain clean facilities with modern restrooms and showers, though amenities vary by location with some offering more basic services than others.

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Best Camping Sites Near Buck Creek, Indiana (57)

    1. Prophetstown State Park Campground

    27 Reviews
    Battle Ground, IN
    4 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. Wolfs Leisure Time Campground

    7 Reviews
    Buck Creek, IN
    3 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."

    3. Wabash & Erie Canal Park

    5 Reviews
    Delphi, IN
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (765) 564-2870

    $30 - $45 / night

    "When we came down the road to the CG we were unsure of the CG location, but it is located right behind the interpretive/conference center building."

    "With miles of bike trails it is easy to see everything without having to drive. With only a handful of sites but far enough off the beaten path it's not crowded."

    4. Big Fish-n-Camp Ground

    5 Reviews
    Lafayette, IN
    11 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."

    5. Indiana Beach Campground

    12 Reviews
    Monticello, IN
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (574) 583-4141

    "Close to Indiana Beach amusement park. No major highways nearby, so the drive was kind of....strange. At one point we were on a gravel road."

    "We used to go camping here every summer when I was a kid so it brought back a little nostalgia we stayed an E567 I would stay away from these they are very muddy kind of tight to turn a 30 foot camper"

    6. Bachelor Runn Campground

    2 Reviews
    Cutler, IN
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (765) 413-9000

    $20 - $70 / night

    "Driving range. Always something to do. The best thing to do here in my opinion is relax in the shade with and good book while the kids play at the park."

    7. AOK Campground

    2 Reviews
    Lafayette, IN
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (765) 474-5030

    8. France Park

    14 Reviews
    Logansport, IN
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (574) 753-2928

    $18 - $45 / night

    "We had no idea it was so close to us too. We packed up the dogs and headed to France Park for a full day of exploring, followed by staying at a primitive campsite."

    "Our campsite was an odd size and a tight drive to back into (but it was a busy weekend). We were excited for the waterfall but it was closed off."

    9. White Oaks RV

    1 Review
    Yeoman, IN
    14 miles

    "Great get away with perfect access to the lake. Close to town within 15 min for stores and restaurants."

    10. Heritage Farm Alpaca Experience

    8 Reviews
    Cutler, IN
    22 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."

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  • 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.

  • 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

  • Nadiehsda B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 21, 2025

    Newton County Fairgrounds

    2025 Fair Week (1st time)

    We stayed at the Newton County Fairgrounds during fair week & had a great experience. The grounds were clean & well kept. It was easy to get around even with all the fair activity going on. Our campsite had water & electric only, just like all of the others. The bathrooms & showers were in good condition considering how busy the week was.

    The fair itself was a lot of fun! From the 4-H shows to the carnival rides & food vendors, there was always something going on. The kids loved it! It felt very family-friendly & welcoming.

    The only thing to note is that cell service & wifi can be a little spotty, but honestly that gave us more time to just enjoy the fair & each other. Overall, we would definitely come back & recommend it to anyone looking for a good small-town fair experience with a convenient place to stay.

    Cannot wait until next year!!

  • 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.

  • Sarah and Philip H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 3, 2025

    Tippecanoe River Run

    Tippecanoe River Run

    Don’t think I’ve ever stayed anywhere so peaceful. Birds chirping, right on a nature spring, everyone is respectful but laid back,. Full hook ups and amazing stay.

Guide to Buck Creek

Camping near Buck Creek, Indiana, offers a variety of experiences for outdoor lovers. From family-friendly parks to serene spots for RVers, there’s something for everyone in this beautiful area.

What to do:

  • Hiking and Biking: Enjoy the trails at Prophetstown State Park Campground. One visitor mentioned, "I did really love the bike trails," making it a great spot for both hiking and biking enthusiasts.
  • Water Activities: At Sugar Creek Campground, you can rent kayaks for a fun day on the water. A camper shared, "Rented kayaks for a 3-mile adventure!" which highlights the excitement of exploring the creek.
  • Aquatic Fun: Families will love the water park at Indiana Beach Campground. One reviewer said, "Water park in the summer is a hit for our kids," making it a perfect spot for family outings.

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness at Crawfordsville KOA. A visitor noted, "Shower house is clean," which is always a plus when camping.
  • Friendly Staff: Many campers rave about the helpful staff at Heritage Farm Alpaca Experience. One guest mentioned, "Incredibly well-kept campground with kind and helpful staff," making it a welcoming place to stay.
  • Spacious Sites: Campers enjoy the roomy sites at Caboose Lake Campground. A reviewer said, "Nice sites next to the lake," which is great for those looking for a bit of space.

What you should know:

  • Crowded on Weekends: If you prefer a quieter experience, consider visiting Sugar Creek Campground during the week. One camper advised, "I would advise to camp during the week for a less crowded time."
  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Wabash & Erie Canal Park, may not have all the amenities you expect. A visitor mentioned, "There is no market," so be sure to bring your supplies.
  • Noise Levels: Campers at Crawfordsville KOA have reported noise issues. One camper shared, "Witnessed several fights and drunken behavior," so be prepared for a lively atmosphere.

Tips for camping with families:

  • Plan for Activities: Make sure to check out the playgrounds and bike trails at Prophetstown State Park Campground. A reviewer said, "Multiple playgrounds for the kids," which is perfect for keeping little ones entertained.
  • Pack Snacks: Bring plenty of snacks for the kids, especially if you’re visiting places like Indiana Beach Campground where food options may be limited. One camper noted, "Wish they had a better food option."
  • Check for Events: Look for special events at campgrounds like Sugar Creek Campground. A visitor mentioned, "They have activities for the kids," which can enhance your family camping experience.

Tips from RVers:

  • Choose Your Site Wisely: At Crawfordsville KOA, sites 1-10 are recommended for better satellite reception. A camper noted, "Best opening through tree canopy of the northern sky."
  • Be Prepared for Tight Spaces: Some sites at Caboose Lake Campground can be tight for larger RVs. One visitor mentioned, "Very muddy kind of tight to turn a 30-foot camper in."
  • Check for Discounts: Many campgrounds offer discounts for extended stays, like Indiana Beach Campground. A camper shared, "You do get a discount on amusement park/water park tickets with a two-night stay."

Camping near Buck Creek, Indiana, has a lot to offer, whether you're looking for family fun or a peaceful getaway. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular campground near Buck Creek, IN?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Buck Creek, IN is Prophetstown State Park Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 27 reviews.

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