RV sites near Beech Grove, Indiana offer varying terrains from lakeside locations to wooded settings amid the rolling hills of southern Indiana. The region sits at elevations between 700-900 feet with a humid continental climate that features distinct seasonal changes. Campgrounds typically remain open March through November, though several provide year-round access with winter hookups.
What to do
Hiking trails and viewpoints: Brown County State Park features numerous hiking trails through forested terrain with scenic overlooks. "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. from Taylor Ridge Campground.
Mountain biking: Brown County offers exceptional mountain biking terrain with purposefully designed trails for various skill levels. "The mountain biking is excellent, with purpose built trails for beginner to expert (flow, berms, rollers, jumps...)," reports TMB from Buffalo Ridge Campground, who adds there are "almost 30 miles of trails inside the park with new trails every year."
Visit Nashville: The nearby town of Nashville offers shopping, dining and cultural activities. "Nashville is only a 5 minute drive from the campgrounds, and it's a blast going to all of the different shops and restaurants located in town," writes Chris W. who stays at Taylor Ridge Campground.
Equestrian activities: For those with horses, dedicated trails and facilities are available. "We took our horses trail riding... There are a lot of fun hills and trails that you can ride for hours," shares bria M. who visited the horsemen's camp.
What campers like
Nature and wildlife viewing: The forested setting offers opportunities to observe local wildlife. "The sites around us were spacious and had a lot of mature trees. The nature center is really fun with animals and a bee hive that the children really enjoyed," shares Jessie W. about Raccoon Ridge Campground.
Swimming facilities: Many campgrounds offer swimming options. "Love the pool if you have kids this would be a place to stay for a few days," notes Mary T. about the Indianapolis KOA, while Mystic Waters Campground provides lake swimming where visitors enjoy "floats on the lake" during summer months.
Level sites: Campers appreciate the well-maintained camping pads. "The site we stayed in was lovely. It was backed up to the edge of the woods which made for a lovely view," shares Amanda D. about Taylor Ridge, while Wendy T. mentions "very quiet, shady paved sites in Taylor's Ridge loop."
Clean facilities: Shower houses and restrooms receive positive mentions. "The pit toilets were clean and the showers were nice," reports Sam H. about Raccoon Ridge, while Rob H. simply states, "Very clean bathrooms and shower houses."
What you should know
Campground selection: Brown County State Park offers multiple camping areas with different characteristics. "There are 3 separate campgrounds in the park: Buffalo Ridge, Raccoon, and Taylor Ridge. 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.
Site topography: Many sites have elevation changes or slopes. "Pay particular attention to the size of the site you're booking as some were pretty small. Also, some sites were fairly sloped as well," cautions Amanda D. about Taylor Ridge sites. Wendy T. adds that their site "needed level blocks and is just wide enough for the RV."
Site spacing: Campgrounds vary in privacy and site density. At S and H Campground, "spots are extremely close together," according to Elana C., while at Buffalo Ridge, Chad A. notes the sites offer "extra room for tents and proximity to the mountain bike trails."
Highway noise: Some RV sites near Beech Grove suffer from road noise. "Interstate 69 is too noisy" for tent camping at Mystic Waters according to David C., while Dom C. mentions that at Indianapolis KOA, the "convenient location just off I70 is the draw here, with road noise in the background."
Tips for camping with families
Recreational amenities: S and H Campground offers numerous kid-friendly activities. "They have a little section full of carnival like rides. Several playgrounds! Campground big and spacious," shares Nick W. Megan T. adds that they "have all different types of sites" with "water, playground, and even horses to view."
Nature programs: Brown County offers educational experiences for children. "We also went to a Raptor show that was put on at the nature center where we got to look at some interesting raptors," reports Rachel W. from Buffalo Ridge.
Seasonal activities: Fall brings special programming at several campgrounds. "Went for fall break & their Halloween week! So much fun," shares Shannon C. about Raccoon Ridge Campground, while others mention that Brown County's autumn foliage makes it "almost as good as New England."
Water features: Various swimming options exist for families. "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," explains Megan T. about Indianapolis KOA's water facilities.
Tips from RVers
Access restrictions: Large rigs face limitations at certain locations. "The north entrance is through a covered bridge with a 9 foot clearance and 3 ton limit! Otherwise, use the easily accessible west entrance, just a few miles 'around the corner,'" advises TMB about accessing Brown County State Park.
Site selection: RVers recommend researching specific sites before booking. "I think 262 was the biggest and most private site I saw when walking around. 260 is a pull through site," advises Sam H. about Taylor Ridge Campground.
Utility considerations: Water access varies between sites. Wendy T. notes that it was "nice to have water supply within 10 feet" at Taylor Ridge, while at Horsemen's Campground, "water spigots are few and far between" according to Audrey M.
Weather precautions: Some camping areas are prone to flooding. Garrick H. mentions that at S and H Campground, "Hancock County had 2" of rain on Friday. The campground (lower) sits at a low elevation. Our site was 70% flooded," while at the Horsemen's Camp, Audrey M. notes "the campground is notorious for flooding in heavy rains."
