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    Campgrounds around Lawrence, Indiana primarily consist of established facilities with varying levels of amenities rather than dispersed camping options. The Indianapolis KOA in nearby Greenfield offers tent sites, RV hookups, cabin rentals, and glamping accommodations approximately 20 miles east of Lawrence. Other options include the Indiana State Fairgrounds Campground in Indianapolis, providing urban camping with electrical and water hookups, and White River Campground in Cicero with boat-in access and glamping facilities. Most campgrounds in this region maintain standard amenities including drinking water, electric hookups, and fire rings.

    Many campgrounds in the Lawrence area operate seasonally, with Indianapolis KOA running from March through mid-November while others like Lake Haven Retreat and Mounds State Park remain open year-round. "Clean, great spots," noted one camper about their experience at Indianapolis KOA. Reservations are recommended, particularly during summer weekends when facilities reach capacity. The region experiences typical Midwestern seasonal variations with hot, humid summers and cold winters that affect camping comfort and availability. Most sites provide 50-amp electrical service, making them suitable for larger RVs, though proximity to highways sometimes results in traffic noise.

    Campers consistently mention the family-friendly atmosphere at many facilities near Lawrence. The Indianapolis KOA receives particular praise for its amenities geared toward children. According to one visitor, "Very nice campground with lots of activities for the family. Nice playgrounds and a pool with lots of water features for the kids." Several campgrounds feature water recreation opportunities, including fishing at Pine Lake Camping and swimming pools at KOA facilities. While sites offer varying levels of privacy, most maintain standard amenities like picnic tables and fire rings. For those seeking more natural surroundings, Mounds State Park Campground provides hiking trails and natural features approximately 30 miles northeast of Lawrence, though reviews indicate the more developed campgrounds closer to Indianapolis tend to be busier and more developed.

    Best Campgrounds near Lawrence (83)

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      1. Indianapolis KOA

      4.3(22)6mi from LawrenceRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "It’s very close to an interstate so it’s not exactly a picturesque setting. The pricing seems high for what it is. Walking distance to Mount Comfort RV Dealership."

      "Clean and friendly..easy access to the highway..a lot of transient sites..nice pool!"

      from $60 - $80 / night

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      2. S and H Campground

      4.0(13)9mi from LawrenceRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "Access to the family fun zone including in the stay. So much for our littles to do! And totally safe and clean."

      "Perfect distance from speedway."

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      3. White River Campground

      4.6(26)18mi from LawrenceRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "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."

      from $16 - $37 / night

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      4. Glo Wood Campground

      3.3(6)12mi from LawrenceRVs, Tents

      "Our spot, like all around us was very long and nice, wide space between campers. We camped with a 38 foot travel trailer and a 20 foot Ford F250, and still had room(about the size of a golf cart)."

      "It's just far enough off the beaten path, but close enough to everything."

      from $28 / night

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      5. Indiana State Fairgrounds Campground

      2.5(4)8mi from LawrenceRVs, Tents

      from $40 / night

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      6. Mystic Waters Campground

      4.6(5)15mi from LawrenceRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "She helped with the reservation, she greeted us when we arrived, she even called to make sure we were doing ok driving it the first day."

      "Right off highway to travel anywhere"

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      7. Kamp Indy

      3.8(8)17mi from LawrenceRVs

      "We attended a wedding at the Scottish Cathedral in the center of downtown Indy and from the campground, it was a nice drive into the city off the interstate that only took about 20 min."

      "Close to the city without being “in it”. We would stay here again."

      from $60 / night

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      8. Heartland Resort

      3.0(2)9mi from LawrenceRVs, Tents
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      9. Mounds State Park Campground

      4.4(19)26mi from Lawrence75 sitesRVs, Tents

      "Nice state park in Indiana. Only offering electric hook up. Water locations could block traffic if camper does not park accurately. Store at Check in offered necessities. Hiking trails were nice."

      "This is a nice state park outside of Anderson In. It has nice walking trails and is on the White river. There is a gorgeous swimming pool. The bath house is clean, but not the best."

      from $20 - $35 / night

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      10. Pine Lake Fishing & Camping Resort

      3.0(2)15mi from LawrenceTents, 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!!"

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    • LDS Sister H.
      Oct. 20, 2026

      Friends 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.The Dyrt Pro User
      Oct. 18, 2026

      Cornerstone 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.

    • Mark T.The Dyrt Pro User
      Oct. 8, 2026

      Irwin 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.

    • SkywaystoHighways.com Y.The Dyrt Pro User
      Sep. 22, 2026

      Bill 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!

    • AThe Dyrt Pro User
      Sep. 16, 2026

      Mystic Waters Campground

      Best Campground in the Area

      Beautiful, great amenities too. Right off highway to travel anywhere

    • Jason The Dyrt Pro User
      Sep. 6, 2026

      Camp Atterbury Campground

      Host is great, park is nice, MWR needs help

      Great place to stay. Full hook ups, about 90 percent level sites. 33 RV sites and 3 or 4 primitive camp sites. The main bathhouse is pretty clean, included laundry, and a great host and hostess (Mark and Denise). The only bad is the price hikes here. 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 all the active here on base. But nope, just collecting revenue without any beanies. Anyway, the host keeps it grounded.

    • Grace M.
      Jul. 30, 2026

      3-Point Lake Campgrounds

      Very nice campground.

      The staff here is very friendly, helpful, and accommodating. Each site has water hookups as well as a firepit, electric and sewage. There is a laundry room with a small library, bath house, and a nice short trail, with a game of horseshoes. Unfortunately no more swimming or kayaking in the lake but there are other parks in the area to do so. Very peaceful back in the woods, would definitely stay here again!

    • Gail G.
      Jul. 28, 2026

      White River Campground

      love this place

      Back in site, along the river, has full hooks! Wonderful bike, walking, you could even see horses on the path! Well taken care of campground, owned by the county. Lots of shade trees, clean bathrooms, playground.

    • T
      Jul. 25, 2026

      S and H Campground

      Would stay again

      Great staff, super helpful! Put us in their “VIP” spots on the “hill”. Access to the family fun zone including in the stay. So much for our littles to do! And totally safe and clean.

    Guide to Lawrence

    Established campgrounds dominate the Lawrence, Indiana camping scene with several facilities operating within a 40-mile radius of the city. The region features mostly flat terrain with elevations ranging from 800-900 feet above sea level, creating accessible camping conditions year-round. Most campsites near Lawrence are situated on former agricultural land, resulting in open layouts with limited natural shade.

    What to do

    Fishing opportunities: Pine Lake Fishing & Camping Resort offers lakefront access for anglers. "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!" reports one visitor.

    Trail exploration: Mounds State Park Campground provides historical and natural hiking options. "I love the trails and the mounds. We will try a nearby kayak rental place next time," notes a camper who appreciates the educational aspects of the park.

    Water recreation: White River Campground features river access for boating. "White river campground has boat launching. Campground is on the white river, offers boat launching," explains a reviewer who appreciated the water activities available.

    What campers like

    Equine encounters: Indianapolis KOA offers unique animal interactions. "Our favorite part is visiting with Fred and Rain, the friendly onsite horses who are always ready for head rubs and snacks," shares an enthusiastic camper.

    Clean facilities: Mounds State Park receives praise for its maintenance standards. "The sites were immaculate. The bathrooms some of the cleanest I've seen anywhere!" explains a first-time camper testing their new equipment.

    Family activities: S and H Campground provides extensive entertainment options. "Very nice campground. They have a little section full of carnival like rides. Several playgrounds! Campground big and spacious," notes a visitor who found the layout accommodating.

    What you should know

    Urban camping realities: Indiana State Fairgrounds Campground offers convenience with trade-offs. "This was a one night stop when traveling thru Indiana. We got to the fairgrounds after dark. We had to make 3 laps around the fairgrounds before we found the entrance then there was no clear signage to the camping area," warns one camper about navigation challenges.

    Bathroom conditions: Quality varies significantly between facilities. "The only thing we didn't like was the bathroom conditions. The floor tiles were breaking off and there was certainly a mold issue," notes a reviewer about S and H Campground.

    Reservation requirements: Most campgrounds fill quickly during peak season. "It is one of our favorites," says a repeat visitor about White River Campground, highlighting why advance booking is essential, especially for weekend stays from May through September.

    Tips for camping with families

    Water features: Mystic Waters Campground offers swimming options during hot summer months. "Lake at the campground is great to float around in on a hot summer day," shares a visitor who used the lake for recreation.

    Educational opportunities: Mounds State Park combines camping with learning. "Located in Chesterfield, IN the park is small but has a lot of historical, geographical and natural information to be had. There are programs offered also at the nature center," explains a camper who found it ideal for educational outings.

    Entertainment options: Indianapolis KOA includes dedicated kid-friendly amenities. "The pool is delightful especially for littles who will enjoy the fountains and big pouring bucket," notes a family that appreciates the water features designed for children.

    Tips from RVers

    Site conditions: Lake Haven Retreat offers well-maintained infrastructure. "The sites were all nice and level with a crushed stone base. Our site had a nice grass lawn near the water," describes an RV camper who stayed for an extended visit.

    Power reliability: Voltage stability can be an issue during peak usage periods. "We had 50amp service and measured 119vac with both a/c units running," reports a Lake Haven Retreat visitor who monitored their electrical service.

    Campground layout: Site dimensions vary widely between facilities. "Pads are paved but narrow. Roads are narrow. Next to airport. We stayed at site 11. It's a 50 amp. Liked the woods view. Our 41 ft 5th wheel fit with room," explains an RVer at Mounds State Park describing the spatial limitations.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Which is the most popular campground near Lawrence, IN?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Lawrence, IN is Indianapolis KOA with a 4.3-star rating from 22 reviews.

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