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Super quiet at night and lots of space. Good privacy.
Dog-Friendly Camping near Beech Grove, IN
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Indianapolis KOA's campground features multiple dog-friendly areas with specified dog runs spread throughout the sites. All sites permit pets with no additional fees, offering tent, RV, cabin, and glamping accommodations. Lake Haven Retreat accommodates pets with a clean environment and communal fire rings, though multiple reviews note the presence of small dogs that tend to bark frequently at this location. Campground data and reviews near Beech Grove, Indiana is regularly updated on The Dyrt. Both campgrounds maintain well-maintained facilities with Indianapolis KOA providing more family-oriented activities while keeping a pet-friendly atmosphere. S and H Campground and Indy Lakes also welcome pets with accessible drive-in options and full hookup capabilities.
White River Campground provides multiple access options for pet owners including boat-in, drive-in and walk-in accommodations with pets allowed throughout the facility. Travelers stopping at Indiana State Fairgrounds Campground should note that while pets are permitted, fires are not allowed and the facility lacks picnic tables common at other locations. The Indianapolis KOA delivers firewood directly to campsites for $7 per bundle and maintains clean facilities with helpful staff to assist pet owners. Visitors with dogs particularly appreciate the designated dog park areas. Temperature considerations remain important when camping with pets in the region, as summer months can become quite warm. Several pet-friendly campgrounds near Beech Grove feature water access points that dogs can enjoy, though specific pet swimming areas are limited.
Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Beech Grove (76)
1. Indianapolis KOA
"The pup loved the dog park."
"Not really an adult's pool, but that's ok by me) They loved petting and feeding the horses. Campsites were large. We even had an ice cream and watched a movie in the activities hall."
Check Availabilityfrom $60 - $80 / night
2. Kamp Indy
"Campsites also don't have fire rings but there are a bunch of communal ones around the lake. Plus free communal firewood. The laundry and bathhouse is really stellar too. Clean and open 24/7."
"Lots of full timers with little dogs that bark non stop. We have large dogs that would get riled up by the small dogs barking. Clearly no one cared about barking though."
Check Availabilityfrom $60 / night
3. S and H Campground
"Nobody cleans up after their dogs. All in all very grateful for a place to call home for a couple of months."
"Access to the family fun zone including in the stay. So much for our littles to do! And totally safe and clean."
4. Indy Lakes Campground
5. Indiana State Fairgrounds Campground
Check Availabilityfrom $40 / night
6. White River Campground
"First of all it's very clean which is surprising for Indiana. Back up to the river. Great views. Free hot showers! Quiet. Feels secluded though close to town. Good price too."
"White River Campground is a county owned park within 15 minutes small town Indiana (Cicero) complete with a small town grocery and dollar general. Within 20 minutes or Walmart and Grocery stores."
Check Availabilityfrom $16 - $37 / night
7. Breaktime in Bargersville
Check Availabilityfrom $75 - $150 / night
8. Johnson County Park
"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."
9. Heartland Resort
10. Camp Atterbury Campground
"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"
"No issues with me or my Service Dog."
Drive Time
- 7 min from Indianapolis, IN
- 38 min from Columbus, IN
- 44 min from Bloomington, IN
- 1 hr from Muncie, IN
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Beech Grove, IN
533 Reviews of 76 Beech Grove Campgrounds
Ron W.ScoutCamp Atterbury Campground
Outstanding
Mark & 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).
LDS Sister H.
GuideFriends O' Mine Campground & Cabins
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 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!
Kausalia V.ScoutCornerstone Campground
we arrived during a halloween kids party. the hostess was super nice. the women’s showers and wash rooms clean. the men’s shower was sport locker style.
Kaley A.GuideBuffalo Ridge Campground — Brown County State Park
We 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.
- JJacob S.Scout
Ogala Horse Camp
Little loop pull off with a stone fire pit in the middle. Walking trail goes down to a swampy pond.
Mark T.ScoutIrwin City Park
Nice little city park/campgound
Clean paved sites, rigs under 35 feet will fit. Water and electricity 50/30 (water is in the ground.
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LegendBill Monroe Memorial Music Park & Campground
Fun Event Location
We 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!
- AAmber H.Scout
Mystic Waters Campground
Best Campground in the Area
Beautiful, great amenities too. Right off highway to travel anywhere
Guide to Beech Grove
Camping options near Beech Grove, Indiana range from lakeside sites to river-adjacent properties, with most positioned within 20 miles of the city. The area experiences humid continental climate with summer temperatures frequently reaching 85-90°F, while winter lows can drop to the mid-20s. Several campgrounds maintain extended season availability, with facilities like White River Campground remaining open from April through October.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: White River Campground provides direct access to the White River with a boat launch ramp. "I love this campground. They will deliver firewood for $5, there's a ramp into the river right there, trails, clean," notes one camper.
Swimming activities: At Hidden Paradise Campground, visitors can enjoy both river and quarry swimming. "A quarry full to swim with an aqua playground, with use of free life preservers, a creek to kayak or float and a clean campground! Life is good," shares a reviewer.
Urban exploration: Camp near downtown Indianapolis for easy access to city attractions. "Used this campground as a home base to visit downtown Indy. 20 minutes to downtown attractions," reports a camper about Indianapolis KOA.
What campers like
Clean facilities: Many campers prioritize bathroom cleanliness when selecting campgrounds. "Their bathrooms and showers are the cleanest I've came across," mentions a White River Campground visitor.
Spacious sites: S and H Campground offers room to spread out. "Very nice campground. They have a little section full of carnival like rides. Several playgrounds! Campground big and spacious, highly recommend. Perfect distance from speedway," notes a recent visitor.
Convenient location: Lake Haven Retreat provides proximity to Indianapolis. "This campground is minutes away from Luca Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. For an urban campground, it is better than others. The grounds are clean and the sites aren't too tight," writes one reviewer.
What you should know
Seasonal considerations: Summer weekends fill quickly at popular campgrounds, requiring advance reservations. "Fills up fast, so make your reservation. It's small but one of my favorites," cautions a White River Campground camper.
Site variations: Some campgrounds offer different camping experiences within the same property. "They have all different types of sites. Pull through back in. Super deluxe, deluxe, full hook ups etc.," explains a visitor to Indianapolis KOA.
Fire restrictions: Not all campgrounds permit individual campfires. Lake Haven Retreat has a different approach: "Campsites also don't have fire rings but there are a bunch of communal ones around the lake. Plus free communal firewood," notes one camper.
Tips for camping with families
Water recreation: Hidden Paradise Campground offers multiple water activities for children. "Great river front sites. Our boys & friends spend most of their time in the river, but also enjoy the quarry lake with inflatables & paddle boats," shares a repeat visitor.
Budget planning: Factor in additional activity costs beyond campsite fees. "The campground was $48 per night. More expensive than any other campground we have been to in more than 12 states. On top of the camping prices you had to pay to swim in the quarry. $10-$15 per day per person," warns a Hidden Paradise camper.
Pet-friendly options: For families traveling with dogs, most campgrounds welcome pets but have specific rules. S and H Campground allows pets but requires owners to clean up after them. "Nobody cleans up after their dogs," noted one camper about their experience.
Tips from RVers
Site selection guidance: At Indianapolis KOA, location matters. "Used this campground as a home base to visit downtown Indy. 20 minutes to downtown attractions," shares one RVer.
Utility reliability: Power issues can occur during peak usage. "When everyone started turning on their AC, my surge protector kept kicking due to voltage swings," reports an S and H Campground visitor.
Leveling considerations: Some sites require additional effort to level RVs. "Our site was incredibly uneven," notes a reviewer at S and H Campground.
Navigation challenges: Arriving after dark can complicate finding your site. "Sites are large and easy to maneuver our 42' 5th wheel. Our site had full hookup, flat ground so easy setup. The only cons are - while the campground sign can be seen from the main road on the way in - it all disappears in the dark after you turn onto the road," explains a camper at Hidden Paradise.
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