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Equestrian Camping near Indianapolis, IN

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    Horsemen's Campground in Brown County State Park provides specialized accommodations for equestrians with full RV hookups including 30/50 amp electric, water, and sewer connections. The campground features modern shower and restroom facilities, a sanitary dump station, and allows campfires with firewood available on-site. Reservations are recommended for the campground, which maintains a 4.67-star rating from visitors. Camping with horses requires additional planning for trailer parking, feed storage, and water access. No size restrictions for horse trailers apply at the park, though larger rigs should call ahead to confirm space availability. Visitors use The Dyrt to find real feedback on camping near Indianapolis, Indiana.

    Brown County State Park connects riders to an extensive network of bridle trails through the rolling hills of southern Indiana. Located approximately 60 miles south of Indianapolis, the park provides direct access to miles of scenic woodland riding opportunities. Yellowwood State Forest, situated just 7 miles west of Nashville, offers additional horseback riding trails on its 23,326-acre property. While Yellowwood does not have dedicated horse corrals at regular campsites, it maintains a separate Horseman Camp with 12 primitive sites specifically for equestrians. Trail conditions vary seasonally, with fall offering spectacular foliage displays along the trails. Sites at both locations include fire rings with grill attachments for cooking, with picnic tables provided for meals after a day of riding.

    Best Equestrian Campgrounds near Indianapolis (7)

      1. Johnson County Park

      3.5(11)28mi from IndianapolisRVs, Tents

      "The park is 622 acres that include two campgrounds, approximately 5 miles of hiking trails, equestrian school, 18 hole disc golf course, shelter houses, amphitheater, lakes, fishing and more."

      "We have camped here twice, we needed to be as close to Trafalgar Indiana as possible, not many camping options in the local area."

      2. Pine Lake Fishing & Camping Resort

      3.0(2)24mi from IndianapolisTents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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!!"

      3. Summit Lake State Park Campground

      4.4(25)46mi from Indianapolis118 sitesRVs, Tents

      "Very large camping spots with huge lawns away from lake; This spot was #53. lakeside camping a little more packed in but more shade. Reserve early!"

      "Many of the campsites are right near the water with lake view. Fishing is fun too with a dock within short walking distance of most campsites."

      Available this weekend

      from $20 - $42 / night

      32 Sites Available

      4. Yellowwood State Forest

      4.3(15)42mi from Indianapolis1 siteRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "Drive up, select your site, and then go to the park office to pay using a self-pay envelope. Bring exact change(cash). Current prices are listed on the Indiana DNR website."

      "Peaceful little place but unfortunately it rained but we made the best of it, there’s some secluded spots where you can stay away from others or stay in the more general areas, nice lake to fish and we"

      Campground full this weekend

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      from $225 / night

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      5. Berry Ridge Road - Dispersed Camping

      4.8(18)50mi from IndianapolisTents

      "If you are into boondocking at all defiantly check out berry ridge it’s just south of brown county Indiana beautiful country mostly hills tons of camp spots sometimes half mile or more apart haven’t seen"

      "Trails, plenty of dry wood, away from the roads, no running water or electricity, decent amount of spaces we came in at night and counted about 9 very far spread out camp sights."

      6. Westwood Park

      4.0(5)38mi from IndianapolisRVs, Tents

      "It’s a small campground with around 33-38 camp sites and it’s first come first serve. No reservations. The lake is nice. Lots of small bass. If you have a boat, trolling motors only."

      "The lake doesn't allow gas motors so its one of the clearest lakes in central Indiana"

      7. Horsemen's Campground — Brown County State Park

      4.7(3)45mi from Indianapolis194 sites

      "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

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    Equestrian Camping Reviews near Indianapolis, IN

    79 Reviews of 7 Indianapolis Campgrounds

    • Bob H.
      Jul. 25, 2026

      Johnson County Park

      Johnson County Park

      The good: Hosts are very nice. Bath/shower house clean. Close to the city of Franklin, but rural. Not so good: next to an Indiana National Guard site. Was mostly quiet during the week, but louder on weekend. Revelry playing at 6 am, helicopters, etc. Also, be aware, website does not say, but they do not allow tent camping, car camping, makeshift tent trailers, box truck campers etc. But currently allow pop up campers. I have a Sylvan Sport Go and was told I'd have to leave. Eventually allowed me to stay for my reserved time and decided it was a legit enough camper.

    • D
      Jun. 29, 2026

      Summit Lake State Park Campground

      Enjoyable

      Enjoyed having people around. Campsite has plenty of room and a short walk to the fishing/boat dock

    • A
      Jun. 28, 2026

      Johnson County Park

      Suddenly things changed

      We was put in a spot because we have a big dog and a special needs daughter and after being here 2 days the host came rudely knocking on my door to tell me check out was 5 minutes ago when I have 2 days left and then said all of a sudden my dog wasn’t allowed

    • Kimberly C.The Dyrt Pro User
      Jun. 21, 2026

      Berry Ridge Road - Dispersed Camping

      Great Spot!!

      Great for car camping or tent camping. 2.2 miles of gravel dirt road. Very set off the road and private. Very leveled. Shaded by the trees. Clean. Cell service was great.

    • LThe Dyrt Pro User
      Jun. 15, 2026

      Berry Ridge Road - Dispersed Camping

      Perfect Nature Getaway!

      We love these campsites! So much space, existing fire rings, there was wood left behind from previous campers so that was nice! We have a reactive pup and she is able to live her best life there! We enjoyed all the trails around our site as well.

    • Laura W.
      Sep. 15, 2025

      Summit Lake State Park Campground

      Summit lake state park

      Its an ok park. The water is shared with your neighbor, so be sure to have a lo g hose. The showers were sketchy. I wouldn't use them personally. Wecsaw a couple of unattended fires smoldering in empty campsites. And we paid for an overnight reservation. Came in around 5pm. They charged us $7 for day use. I dont think you should have to pay for day use ANYWHERE that you've paid an overnight reservation. We are through travelers and its just plain irritating to me.

    • Lisa M.The Dyrt Pro User
      Aug. 29, 2025

      Summit Lake State Park Campground

      Peaceful park and great hiking trails

      Although we only spent one night here during the week, the campground seemed very peaceful and quiet, even though there were quite a few campers. Sites 1 through 74 seem to be a lot more level and larger, but they were in a sort of an open area with very little shade. The rest of the sites were fairly unlevel, but were in shaded areas. I would think a rig more than 31 or 32 feet long would have difficulty maneuvering around the curve at the end of the second loop. We are a 30ft. Fifth wheel and it was pretty tight for us. Lots of trees. The showers were your typical camp showers not great but not horrible. There was a large lake that one could enjoy fishing on. Also some great hiking trails in the area.

    • Ax H.
      Aug. 4, 2025

      Berry Ridge Road - Dispersed Camping

      Free camping

      Bunch of little spots along this road to pull into. Set up with rent and vehicle. Just trees knocking, bugs curling and frogs croaking. Did see a rattlesnake dead on the road. No toilet but good reception

    Guide to Indianapolis

    Brown County State Park's Horsemen's Campground offers full hookups for RVs, including 30/50 amp electrical, water, and sewer connections. The campground provides essential amenities such as showers, toilets, drinking water, and a sanitary dump station. Fires are permitted with firewood available for purchase on-site. The campground accommodates horses with nearby trail access, though no dedicated horse corrals are listed in the amenities. Reservations are required, and pets are allowed throughout the facilities. Most sites require drive-in access. The campground maintains clean facilities and is well-situated for access to the extensive trail system throughout Brown County State Park. Visitors rate this campground highly at 4.7 out of 5 stars.

    Located in Nashville, Indiana, approximately one hour south of Indianapolis, Brown County State Park offers extensive bridle trails connected directly to the Horsemen's Campground. The park features miles of marked equestrian trails through forested terrain and rolling hills. Trail riders benefit from the park's proximity to Yellowwood State Forest, which offers additional riding opportunities through its 23,326 acres. Yellowwood provides primitive camping options with 79 sites across four campground areas, though these lack dedicated horse facilities. Most equestrian visitors prefer Brown County's dedicated horsemen's facilities for overnight stays when traveling with horses. Both parks are particularly popular during fall months when the forest's colorful foliage creates spectacular riding conditions. Trail difficulty varies from easy to moderate, accommodating both novice and experienced riders.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near Indianapolis, IN?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Indianapolis, IN is Johnson County Park with a 3.5-star rating from 11 reviews.

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