Best RV Parks & Resorts near Laurel, IN
Thousand Trails Indian Lakes provides full hookup RV sites with 50 amp service just east of Laurel, Indiana, operating from April through November. The campground features big-rig friendly sites with water, electric, and sewer connections on spacious, level grounds. Whitewater Memorial State Park Campground, located in Liberty, offers year-round RV camping with both 30 and 50 amp electric hookups, plus full hookup options at select sites. Natural Springs Resort in nearby New Paris, Ohio maintains all-season RV sites with full hookups including 50 amp service on well-maintained grounds. Grandpas Farm Camp Ground in Richmond features big-rig accommodating sites with 50 amp service, operating April through November. "Indian Lakes Campground is 10 minutes east of downtown Batesville, an hour to the east of Indianapolis and an hour to the west of Cincinnati. With over 1000 sites they offer a KOA section, year round leased sites, Thousand Trails sites and individual sites," noted one RV camper.
Most RV parks in the region maintain sanitary dump stations, with several offering on-site sewer hookups for extended stays. Cell service varies throughout the area, with travelers reporting good Verizon coverage at Winton Woods Campground and spotty reception at other locations. Seasonal availability affects campground options, with several parks closing from November through March. Reservation systems differ between parks - Winton Woods requires advance booking with no same-day reservations permitted, while others accommodate more flexible scheduling. Pet-friendly policies are standard across most RV campgrounds, though specific restrictions may apply. Many sites feature gravel pads that may require leveling blocks, particularly at state parks where site grades can vary significantly. One traveler mentioned: "Our site was level and the roads were easy to navigate in our motorhome. The paved trail around the lake was great for walking/jogging and perfect for launching our kayaks."