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Best Campgrounds near Danville, IN

576 Reviews

Campgrounds near Danville, Indiana range from fully developed facilities with electric hookups to primitive sites situated along waterways. Lake Haven Retreat in Indianapolis offers both tent and RV camping with full hookups including water, sewer, and electric, while Acacia Farms provides cabin accommodations for those seeking more comfort. Cecil M Harden Lake Raccoon State Recreation Area, approximately 20 miles west of Danville, features diverse camping options including tent sites, RV spaces, cabins, and glamping facilities with electric hookups and water available throughout the grounds.

Road conditions and campground accessibility remain consistent year-round at most established sites in the region, though some locations like Shades State Park operate seasonally from April to October. "The campground is an easy detour off I-65, Exit #76, for the RVer looking for an overnight or two. Plenty of shopping and restaurants in the area," noted one visitor about Johnson County Park. Many campgrounds near Danville provide modern restrooms and shower facilities, though amenities vary significantly between locations. Cell service can be limited at some of the more remote campgrounds, particularly in the wooded areas of state parks where terrain affects coverage.

Campers consistently praise the natural settings of state recreation areas near Danville. Turkey Run State Park Campground, about 30 miles northwest, receives positive reviews for its hiking trails and scenic rock formations despite sometimes being crowded during peak season. A visitor remarked, "This is Indiana's 2nd oldest state park, now 100 years old. Visitors can camp in RVs or in tents in campground area that has water/electrical hook-ups, modern bathrooms with showers." Lieber State Recreation Area offers more secluded camping with spacious sites that include two picnic tables each. Several campgrounds in the region provide lake access, including Indy Lakes Campground and 3-Point Lake, though fishing may require additional permits. The proximity of many campgrounds to Indianapolis allows for convenient access while still providing natural surroundings and recreational opportunities.

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Best Camping Sites Near Danville, Indiana (90)

    1. 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."

    2. Acacia Farms

    1 Review
    Brownsburg, IN
    10 miles
    +1 (260) 445-8000

    $58 / night

    "Acacia Farms is an awesome spot to slow down in the country and enjoy being around some small farm animals.  Check them out and share some pics of your stay!"

    3. Cecil M Harden Lake Raccoon State Recreation Area

    32 Reviews
    Rockville, IN
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (765) 344-1412

    $12 - $42 / night

    "Raccoon State Recreation Area | Cecil M Harden Lake is located in the heart of historic covered bridge country just 50 miles West of Indianapolis."

    "There are multiple boat ramps for easy access to the water. I met a friend there who is a resident of Indianapolis and we had a great time on the water."

    4. Turkey Run State Park Campground

    70 Reviews
    Marshall, IN
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (765) 597-2635

    $20 - $32 / night

    "Turkey Run is arguably the most popular campground (and state park) in Indiana and has its pros and cons."

    "Much enjoyed hiking some of the trails at Turkey Run State Park near Marshall, Indiana. This is Indiana's 2nd oldest state park, now 100 years old (1916-2016)."

    5. Lieber State Recreation Area Campground

    22 Reviews
    Cloverdale, IN
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (765) 276-0194

    $19 - $32 / night

    "Cagles Mill Lake borders the southwestern side of the area.

    We arrived to a very quiet campground with few campers."

    "Each campsite is spacious and has plenty of space away from your neighbors. There was plenty of shade even though our pad wasn't tucked back in the woods."

    6. Indy Lakes Campground

    3 Reviews
    Waverly, IN
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (317) 888-6006

    7. Shades State Park Campground

    28 Reviews
    Alamo, IN
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (765) 435-2810

    $12 - $21 / night

    "Canopied by the big beautiful Indiana trees. Close to some good hiking trails."

    "Located north of turkey run state park shades offers all the hiking and scenic terrain with less amenities and less crowds. Sugar creek cuts through the ancient sandstone floor creating canyon walls."

    8. 3-Point Lake Campgrounds

    1 Review
    Mooresville, IN
    14 miles
    +1 (317) 831-5120

    9. Indianapolis KOA

    21 Reviews
    Lawrence, IN
    31 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!"

    10. Cloverdale RV Park

    3 Reviews
    Cloverdale, IN
    22 miles
    +1 (765) 795-3294

    "This easy-access-from-the-highway RV park is really nice. The spots are accessible, the bathrooms are AMAZING (no…seriously), the little attractions are adorable and the host is terrific."

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  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 9, 2025

    Taylor Ridge Campground — Brown County State Park

    Nice Trails & Big Campsites

    I had a great time camping here. The spots in Taylor ridge were mostly well-spaced and felt pretty private. The pit toilets were clean and the showers were nice. Busy campground but it was very quiet still. 262 was the biggest and most private site I saw when walking around. 260 is a pull through site.

  • 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.

  • L
    Aug. 20, 2025

    Shades State Park Campground

    It was very clean, nicely spaced, and shaded.

    Very nice campground! It was close by Turkey Run State Park, which had amazing trails, that are pictured below. (We definitely recommend Trail 3!) The campground itself was very nice and clean, as well as shaded and pretty. We were camping in August, so it wasn't very busy and we got peace. There were many fun things to do in Turkey Run, although the pool was closed in August. There was also a fun little ice cream place and store in downtown Marshall! 

      Great place overall!

  • 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

  • Brian O.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 13, 2025

    Raccoon Ridge Campground — Brown County State Park

    the non-RV loop of the three camp areas (I think)

    Our third Indiana state park. Still impressed, they have all been friendly, well maintained with good, spread out sites and good signage everywhere (even the trails). All the rest rooms are spotlessly clean.
    We were there mid-week, so very few of the 480 (!) sites were occupied, except in Buffalo Ridge, the primary RV loop. There are three loops, Buffalo ridge (RV), Raccoon Ridge which is tent sites around the outside, with electric inside the loop. Which would be suitable for RVs. Many of the tent sites are split-level, meaning the fire pit and tent area is down a hill from where you park your car. We have a mini pop-up, and had no problem parking both it and car on the pad, and, these sites have two picnic tables, upper and lower. Check the photos when you reserve!
    We drove through Taylor ridge loop, and it's your best choice for getting away from it all. 
    The camp store is stocked with the basics, but has more souvenirs than food or camp needs. That's okay, as some of their goods are better quality than many other places.
    The park has a classic old CCC lodge (though you enter through the modern addition) so if you don't want to cook, eat at the restaurant (open till 8:PM), great food, generous portions. 
    The park also features an Olympic size pool (capacity 2,000). You cannot walk there from the campground unless you are very hardy and very determined. 
    You may think of Indiana as flat farmland, but this park is VERY hilly, with many scenic overlooks. It has two man-made lakes. Unsure about boating options on the larger one. 
    Another big feature are equestrian trails and a horse campground, see someone else's review for that.
    Nearby is the town of Nashville, which is full of art and craft galleries as well as multiple fudge shops, hand-made soaps, etc... Touristy but quaint. Was surprisingly crowded when we passed through on a Friday morning.   
    We are planning to go back to take advantage of all we missed in the area. Oh, I should point out that there are many private campgrounds nearby, it's a very popular  area.

  • 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.

  • Emilee B.
    Aug. 3, 2025

    Broadview Lake and Campground

    Home away from home!

    This campground has a personality of its own. Majority of the lots are permanent Indiana residents but the option for an impromptu night of camping here is always open. The staff have been here years and you can tell genuinely care about this place. They make sure to know you, which makes me feel safe cuz they know who’s here whether tenant or guest. Neighbors are great. You have the occasion person that likes to hear themselves but that’s everywhere. If u want to make friends you can and if you want to stay to yourself you can. The pool was just put in a year ago and is a relaxing place to go. Also what I thought was different was that no matter what is going on here , everyone settles down around 10 to 11 pm and by midnight you hear the crickets and owls. Everyone is so respectful of quiet time here no matter the festivity. There is a pond you can fish as well. If you wanna stick around a while this is the campground for you.

  • hThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 1, 2025

    Peaceful Waters Campground

    Peaceful Waters

    Cute little park, off of 41, most sites are water and electric, most do not have sewer but there's a dump station. Very affordable. Owners are very nice and easy to communicate with. Theres a campstore and ice on site. Great fishing pond. Look around for cute carvings. Very close to Turkey Run, Shades, and Raccoon Lake!

Guide to Danville

Camping near Danville, Indiana, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and family-friendly activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventurous getaway, there are several campgrounds to choose from.

What to do

  • Hiking: Explore the trails at Turkey Run State Park Campground. One reviewer mentioned, "Trail 7 leads unexpectedly to a small stream running past a recessed cave. It’s a peaceful spot."
  • Fishing: At Cecil M Harden Lake Raccoon State Recreation Area, you can enjoy fishing and boating. A visitor noted, "The water was breathtaking and very calm even with all of the boat activity."
  • Exploring Covered Bridges: The area is known for its historic covered bridges. One camper shared, "This is a good base camp for visiting the covered bridges."

What campers like

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of restrooms and showers. A review for Cecil M Harden Lake Raccoon State Recreation Area stated, "The bathhouse is clean, plenty of showers, flush toilets."
  • Spacious Sites: Many campgrounds, like Turkey Run State Park Campground, offer spacious sites. One camper mentioned, "Large campground with spacious sites."
  • Family-Friendly Atmosphere: Campgrounds are often bustling with families. A reviewer at Paynetown Campground said, "This campground is known as a party park. There are lots of families with young kids."

What you should know

  • Privacy Concerns: Some campgrounds have sites that are close together. A visitor at Turkey Run State Park Campground noted, "Many sites are in an open, level area without a lot of trees or bushes between them. You don’t have a lot of privacy."
  • Wildlife Encounters: Be prepared for raccoons and other wildlife. One camper humorously warned, "The raccoons definitely are active so make sure you lock it all up at night."
  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Shades State Park Campground, may have fewer amenities. A reviewer mentioned, "The vault toilets were dirty, needed to be emptied."

Tips for camping with families

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places like Cecil M Harden Lake Raccoon State Recreation Area, which has plenty of activities for kids. One family said, "Great areas to walk your dog. We would definitely stop again."
  • Plan for Noise: Expect some noise, especially on weekends. A camper at Paynetown Campground noted, "If you like a quieter experience, come Monday through Wednesday."
  • Pack for Activities: Bring gear for hiking and fishing. A visitor at Turkey Run State Park Campground advised, "Be prepared with hiking boots and sticks."

Tips from RVers

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Terre Haute Campground mentioned, "Most sites are gravel. The campground had WIFI that was fast enough to stream."
  • Look for Full Hookups: Campgrounds like Prophetstown State Park Campground offer full hookups, which can be a big plus. One camper said, "Full hookups as well as electric only with convenient potable water."
  • Be Mindful of Space: Some sites can be tight. A visitor at White River Campground noted, "Sites are very close together. I would concern if our neighbor had a fire in their fire pit."

Camping around Danville, IN, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. Just be prepared for the unique quirks of each campground!

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Danville, IN?

According to TheDyrt.com, Danville, IN offers a wide range of camping options, with 90 campgrounds and RV parks near Danville, IN and 1 free dispersed camping spot.

Which is the most popular campground near Danville, IN?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Danville, IN is Lake Haven Retreat with a 3.6-star rating from 7 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Danville, IN?

According to TheDyrt.com, there is 1 free dispersed camping spot near Danville, IN.

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