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Best Campgrounds near Lawrence, IN

308 Reviews

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.

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Best Camping Sites Near Lawrence, Indiana (79)

    1. Indianapolis KOA

    21 Reviews
    Lawrence, IN
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (317) 894-1397

    $60 - $80 / night

    "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!"

    2. S and H Campground

    12 Reviews
    Greenfield, IN
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (317) 326-3208

    "Perfect distance from speedway."

    "My experience at this location has been fun and staff is helpful could be a little cleaner but would camp there again."

    3. White River Campground

    22 Reviews
    Cicero, IN
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (317) 770-4430

    $16 - $37 / night

    "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."

    4. Indiana State Fairgrounds Campground

    4 Reviews
    Indianapolis, IN
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (317) 927-7503

    $40 / night

    5. Glo Wood Campground

    5 Reviews
    Pendleton, IN
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (317) 485-5239

    $28 / night

    "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)."

    6. Mystic Waters Campground

    4 Reviews
    Pendleton, IN
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (765) 221-1078

    "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."

    "Lake at the campground is great to float around in on a hot summer day. We enjoyed the bus ride both days to see Dave Matthews Band."

    7. Lake Haven Retreat

    7 Reviews
    Beech Grove, IN
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (317) 783-5267

    "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."

    8. Heartland Resort

    2 Reviews
    Greenfield, IN
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (317) 326-3181

    9. Mounds State Park Campground

    18 Reviews
    Anderson, IN
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (765) 642-6627

    $20 - $25 / night

    "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."

    10. Pine Lake Fishing & Camping Resort

    2 Reviews
    Pendleton, IN
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (765) 778-2697

    "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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308 Reviews of 79 Lawrence Campgrounds

  • Bodean D.
    Sep. 29, 2025

    Kamp Modoc

    What would you expect from Camping?

    Do you have kids? They have it covered, from playground, to lake with inflatables, train rides, Holiday fun.

    Adults? I see Cornhole every weekend, Campfires, Holiday Events, Golf Cart Parades, DJ's or Live Bands on the weekend, Friendly Seasonal Folks always up for a good time.

    Ameneties? Bath Houses, Laundry, General Store, Small Grill and Pizza Oven. (Pizza is not half bad either).

    Amish make their presence felt on a few weekends throughout the season, from fresh Bakery Goods to a Healthy Sized Sausage Egg Biscuit. (You won't be disappointed)

    Food Trucks on a few weekends throughout the season.

  • SkywaystoHighways.com Y.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 29, 2025

    Bill Monroe Memorial Music Park & Campground

    Festival Fun!

    We stayed here for the 1st Annual HikerFest and had a blast! 106 of our little Hikers took up the majority of the park. The full-timers that stay here for the season were very kind and cordial; freely giving of advice on local attractions to see and things to do during our stay. The museum was really interesting! They gave a great tour with lots of stories about country legends. The bath house was clean and tidy. The showers were ok. Porta-potties throughout the campground, not so much… Campsites are close together and without privacy, some more level than others. Try to grab a spot near the trees for a bit of shade. Great music. Awesome weekend!

  • M
    Sep. 25, 2025

    Glo Wood Campground

    Rip off

    Overall, this Campground rips people off. As a Traveling worker I despise places like this. I gave this Campground, a$200 deposit with the intent of Renting a site for a month from them. I was supposed to move onto site in approximately a week and a half and had to cancel as I found another campground that was closer to my job site. They had my deposit approximately two days to which they were supposedly receiving a huge amount of phone calls regarding the open site Turning people down left and right. When I asked for my deposit bank, they wanted to tell me it was nonrefundable because they are losing out on money by me canceling. I would be more understanding if they had the site open but the owner it was booked all the way until I was going to move onto site. I was never told my deposit was not refundable. As a traveler, I warn other monthly campers about this place as the Owners will rip you off no problem

  • Laura W.The Dyrt PRO User
    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.

  • David C.
    Aug. 31, 2025

    Mystic Waters Campground

    Great campground for RVs and cabins

    This is a great campground for RVs and cabins, but unfortunately not for tents as the highway 69 is too noisy. Also there are not a lot of trees.

  • 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.

  • T
    Aug. 17, 2025

    Sugar Creek Campground and Canoe Rental LLC

    Horrible experience

    To much money rv/campsites way way to small they charge for EVERYTHING INCLUDING GUEST TO SEE IF THEY WANT TO CAMP , u can only have 4 people then its 10$ per each for a weekend ridiculous

  • T
    Aug. 17, 2025

    Sugar Creek Campground and Canoe Rental LLC

    Ripped off for sure read your itinerary is what she told me 4 times instead of trying to make it right !!!!

    Experience was good , except do not get sites 33, 34 or 35 we had maybe 5ft between us and the camper beside us , no way and the electricity hookup is right there so putting out awning was so very dangerous!!!! Bc the water dripped straight onto the electric hookup and who knows if someone may have a cut or anything wrong with there cord electric shock for sure !!!! Visitors JUST TO VISIT TO SEE IF THEY WANT TO CAMP THERE 5$ each Could not cook out or anything bc there’s no room in between your camper and your neighbor’s camper They tell u to look at the four day itinerary, but we’ve always just called or got on the website and booked our site, but it is pretty ridiculous for a camper to hold six or eight and you can only have four people and then on top of that an arm and a leg just for a float to float downstream which the gal young gal told me it was 2 miles 2 to 4 hour trip and it took us an hour so basically got ripped off pretty good this weekend so make sure to read your email b4 going here ! Thank goodness we had family bc we had absolutely no room for anything Bugs horrible And they tell you to have dogs on leash , no one had their dogs on leash except us . A blue healer tried to bite one of us ! It was pouring down and the guy on golf cart while we’re trying to hurry in the rain was so worried about our card he couldn’t wait till we was leaving to turn it in . They give u a code so why not put it in your phone bc if u lose there card they charge u 40$ Seems like more of a money thing to us . We enjoy camping but my gosh break the bank here for sure no gravel on sites hardly mainly dirt and sand so come prepared to sweep your caper or rv every hour . Very very tiny sites and unacceptable for us and anyone wanting to enjoy outside of your camper with your awning

  • hThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 4, 2025

    Brown County-Nashville KOA

    KOA Brown County

    Very nice campground, full hookup up, helpful staff. Small pool with limited hours. Camp store. Very close to Brown County State Park and Nashville, IN. Lots of mature trees.

Guide to Lawrence

Camping near Lawrence, Indiana, offers a variety of experiences for outdoor enthusiasts. From serene lakeside spots to family-friendly campgrounds, there’s something for everyone in this beautiful area.

What to do

  • Hiking and Nature Trails: Explore the scenic trails at Cecil M Harden Lake Raccoon State Recreation Area. One visitor mentioned, "The wooded walking trail all around is beautiful. Highly recommend early Fall!"
  • Fishing and Boating: At Paynetown Campground, you can enjoy fishing and boating on Lake Monroe. A reviewer noted, "This is a boating/fishing park," making it a great spot for water activities.
  • Wildlife Watching: The White River Campground is perfect for spotting local wildlife. One camper shared, "Setup was quick and easy on the large, level concrete pad," highlighting the ease of access to nature.

What campers like

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A visitor at Paynetown Campground said, "Restrooms/showers were state park clean. I was impressed with the hard-working staff."
  • Spacious Sites: Many campgrounds, like Cecil M Harden Lake Raccoon State Recreation Area, offer spacious sites. One reviewer mentioned, "Most sites are very spacious," making it comfortable for families and groups.
  • Family-Friendly Activities: Campgrounds like Indianapolis KOA provide fun activities for kids. A happy camper noted, "The water park is so fun," making it a hit for families.

What you should know

  • Busy Weekends: Many campgrounds can get crowded, especially on weekends. A visitor at Paynetown Campground mentioned, "This was the first time in our new 30ft travel trailer. It's always been a busy place."
  • Site Conditions: Some sites may have steep inclines. A camper at Cecil M Harden Lake Raccoon State Recreation Area warned, "There's plenty of sites that have a VERY bad incline. Bring extra levelers."
  • Limited Amenities: Not all campgrounds have extensive amenities. A reviewer at Lieber State Recreation Area noted, "The camp store is not the best we've visited. Very limited supply."

Tips for camping with families

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places like Indianapolis KOA that offer activities for kids. One parent shared, "The animals were sooo sweet!" which adds to the fun.
  • Plan for Crowds: If you want a quieter experience, consider visiting during the week. A camper at Paynetown Campground suggested, "If you like a quieter experience come Monday through Wed."
  • Pack for Activities: Bring gear for fishing, hiking, or swimming. A family at Summit Lake State Park Campground enjoyed, "There is a large (shallow) lake for fishing and kayaking."

Tips from RVers

  • Check Site Levels: Make sure to choose a level site for your RV. A visitor at Buffalo Ridge Campground advised, "Pay attention to your campsite for slope and camper accessibility."
  • Full Hookups: Look for campgrounds with full hookups for convenience. A reviewer at Prophetstown State Park Campground mentioned, "Full hookups as well as electric only with convenient potable water."
  • Be Prepared for Noise: Some campgrounds can be lively. A camper at Paynetown Campground noted, "This campground is known in Indiana as a party park."

Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a fun family adventure, camping near Lawrence, IN, has plenty to offer!

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Lawrence, IN is Indianapolis KOA with a 4.2-star rating from 21 reviews.

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