14 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Morgan-Monroe State Forest offers RV camping at Oak Ridge Camping Area with primitive sites suitable for smaller recreational vehicles. The campground includes drinking water access, a sanitary dump station, and toilets but lacks electric hookups or sewer connections. Nearby, Brown County State Park maintains multiple RV-friendly campgrounds including Buffalo Ridge, Taylor Ridge, and Raccoon Ridge, all featuring electric hookups, water access, and sanitary dump stations. Sites accommodate various RV sizes with Buffalo Ridge and Taylor Ridge specifically noted as big-rig friendly. Brown County's campgrounds provide 30 and 50-amp electric service with level gravel pads at most sites. "Take their length limits seriously. We have a 21' RV/van and we just barely fit in the site," a review noted about Buffalo Ridge Campground.
Seasonal availability varies across the region, with some parks like Morgan-Monroe State Forest operating year-round while others have limited services during winter months. Most campgrounds near Martinsville require reservations, particularly during peak fall foliage season when occupancy rates increase significantly. Site leveling can be challenging at certain locations, especially at Brown County State Park where several reviews mention steep inclines. Cellular coverage is generally reliable throughout the area. Pets are permitted at most campgrounds including Buffalo Ridge and Taylor Ridge. During summer weekends, many parks fill quickly due to proximity to Indianapolis and Bloomington. The campgrounds provide reasonable access to shopping and services in nearby towns including Nashville and Martinsville.
"The spots in Taylor ridge were mostly well-spaced and felt pretty private. The pit toilets were clean and the showers were nice."
"It was backed up to the edge of the woods which made for a lovely view. Driving through the campground it looks like there are some sites pretty close together but ours wasn’t too bad."
from $18 - $43 / night
"This is a beautiful State Park situated in the rolling hills of southern Indiana."
"We have a 21’ RV/van and we just barely fit in the site - take their length limits seriously. This site only has 20 amp power, so make sure you have an adapter if you need 30/50 hookups."
from $43 / night
"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."
"Holiday Fourth of July 2022 weekend the start Park was special excitement in downtown Nashville, Indiana a short drive outside the State Park."
from $43 / night
"Brown County has always been the jewel of Indiana State Parks for Trail Riders. The campground is large, with spaces to accommodate larger rigs."
"We often take our horses trail riding there for a week every couple of summers of just go down for weekend trips to go hiking."
from $17 - $29 / night
"Our family returns at least once a year for the scenery and biking. We generally use the Rally group campsite and invite our friends to join us. "
from $20 - $50 / night
"Campground is peaceful and scenic. Water had a funny smell, however. But, would stay again for sure."
"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."
"Quiet and quant! Nice little campground with great fishing nearby!!"
"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."
from $45 - $75 / night
"Paynetown SRA is right on Lake Monroe about 10 minutes from Bloomington, IN. Campsites have a gravel parking pad, picnic table, fire-ring, and electrical hookups."
"Nevertheless, it's been very hard to find decent camping in Indiana that isn't packed in like sardines, while also trying to escape the city and get into nature - not around more people."
Available this weekend
from $16 - $38 / night
ScoutMark & Denise are great camp hosts they care about everyone and will help them if they need it. They do so much for the holidays and have some great times together around the campfires. Will miss them this winter but will be thinking of them during the Army Navy game. (A inside joke lol).
Guide⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 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!
GuideWe absolutely LOVED this park! It was hands down our favorite of this year. We camped at site 100 and it has a neighbor on one side and behind while the other side was a huge open space. It is in the center of a loop. It was mostly level. There was some minor doming to the site but not bad at all. It was a busy camp ground but not as crowded (sites not on top of each other) as some I’ve been in. The outsides of the loops did have more space between and privacy but could be smaller or more sloped, it just really depended. The bathrooms and showers were cleaner than some of the other state parks we have been to, so much so my 11 year old son mentioned it. The park itself is absolutely gorgeous. The hiking trails (which is what we usually go for) were nice but I believe that the biking trails were actually more scenic than the hiking trails and a lot more rugged. We liked trail 8 starting from the west lookout tower and stopping at Hesitation Point for lunch/break/bathroom. Trail 6 was also a pretty, rugged, shorter trail. The Nature Center was also nicer than a lot of the others we have been to in the state. We did choose to do horseback riding at the stables. We showed up about 5 minutes after opening and were able to pay and told to come back in an hour and 45 minutes. That didn’t bother us since we had the time but if you are on a tighter schedule, the earlier the better. We also went into Nashville and it was a very cute town to visit. Well decorated for Halloween, very walkable, and a little something for almost everyone. Prices were about what I would expect for a tourist town but not terrible. I also have T-Mobile and had pretty good service almost everywhere in the park.
ScoutLittle loop pull off with a stone fire pit in the middle. Walking trail goes down to a swampy pond.
ScoutClean paved sites, rigs under 35 feet will fit. Water and electricity 50/30 (water is in the ground.
TravelerWe were only here for one night as we are passing through, however we loved this little spot. They have so much fun and activities for the kiddos in addition to a little ice cream parlor and pizza shop. We loved it!
LegendWe 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!
LegendNice halfway point for our road trip to Door County. We stayed here the week after Labor Day. Not sure if park staff had enough time to clean the grounds after the busy holiday weekend… There was a disappointing amount of litter at our site. We had remove the various cans, plastic bottles and ice pack out of our fire ring and the surrounding wooded area was full of more of the same including a full trash bag of garbage. And speaking of full… the pit toilets…There’s a $15 out of state fee above the $25 p/night charge. There’s only one shower for the park so be prepared. The amount of gnats and mosquitoes had us running for cover. The staff we encountered here, we’re cordial and friendly.
GuideGreat 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.
Morgan-Monroe State Forest serves as a primary camping destination within a 45-minute drive of Martinsville, Indiana. The forest encompasses over 24,000 acres of hardwood terrain with elevation changes ranging from 700 to 900 feet above sea level. Camping options include primitive tent sites, small RV accommodations, and backwoods trail camping for more adventurous visitors.
Hiking trail exploration: Mason Ridge Campground at Morgan-Monroe State Forest connects to several trails including the 10+ mile Low Gap Trail. "There are a lot of trails to hike 2 of them are over 10 miles (lower gap and three lakes). The Tecumseh trail (40 miles) starts in Morgan Monroe State Forest passes through Yellowwood State Forest and ends in the Hoosier national Forest," notes one visitor.
Mountain biking: The trail system at Buffalo Ridge Campground offers purpose-built mountain biking trails for all skill levels. "The mountain biking is excellent, with purpose built trails for beginner to expert (flow, berms, rollers, jumps...)," states one review. Trails range from novice loops to technical sections requiring advanced riding skills.
Horseback riding: Dedicated equestrian facilities at Horsemen's Campground provide access to trail riding opportunities. "There are a lot of fun hills and trails that you can ride for hours which we love to do," writes one equestrian camper. Trail rides can be arranged at the horse barn for visitors without their own horses.
Paddling: Small lakes within Brown County State Park allow for kayaking and fishing. During summer months, the park maintains rental options for paddleboats. "There is a trailhead that's walking distance from the campsite that leads down a beautiful trail to a lake," notes a Taylor Ridge camper.
Well-maintained facilities: Campers consistently praise the maintenance standards at Taylor Ridge Campground. "Very clean bathrooms and shower houses," mentions one reviewer. Another notes, "The campground itself was very quiet and you could enjoy being out in nature. The site was walking distance from showers/bathroom."
Secluded wooded sites: Privacy between campsites rates highly among visitors to Brown County State Park. "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 one camper. Site selection matters for those seeking seclusion.
Proximity to Nashville: Many campers appreciate the accessibility to nearby Nashville, Indiana. "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," shares one reviewer from Taylor Ridge Campground.
Family amenities: CERA Sports Corporation receives high marks for its recreational options. "We absolutely love this place. A lot to do, swimming, mini golf, ect. You can bring your golf cart for a extra fee," states one visitor. Another mentions "our grandkids love the pool with the slide and rock wall, the mini golf, the paddle boats and the amazing playground."
Site leveling challenges: Many campsites throughout the area require leveling equipment. "Many sites are uneven and tight, but also some very large (back of loop and some of the spots on side of loop in the front)," notes a camper at Raccoon Ridge Campground. Bringing leveling blocks is recommended.
Seasonal maintenance issues: Seasonal storm damage can affect campsite conditions. "There were trees down throughout the park including our campsite. It took a couple hours for them to come clean it up but even when the did they didn't do a complete job," reports one Taylor Ridge visitor.
Site size restrictions: Pay careful attention to site dimensions when booking. "The site we stayed in was lovely. It was backed up to the edge of the woods which made for a lovely view... I would say pay particular attention to the size of the site you're booking as some were pretty small," advises a Taylor Ridge camper.
Access limitations: Some entrances have physical restrictions. One Buffalo Ridge camper notes, "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.'"
Nature center activities: The nature center at Brown County State Park offers educational programming for children. "The nature center is really fun with animals and a bee hive that the children really enjoyed! There are a lot of diverse hiking trails for all," shares one Taylor Ridge camper.
Playground access: Several campgrounds provide playground facilities for children. Morgan-Monroe State Forest features a playground adjacent to Mason Ridge Campground, though availability may vary seasonally.
Water recreation options: During summer months, Brown County State Park operates a swimming pool. "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," mentions a Raccoon Ridge visitor.
Off-season planning: Fall season brings increased visitor traffic to the area, particularly for leaf viewing. Winter camping remains available at Morgan-Monroe State Forest with reduced services.
RV park options near Martinsville: Cloverdale RV Park offers full-hookup sites closer to Martinsville. "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," notes one RVer.
Dump station challenges: Morgan-Monroe State Forest's dump station has limitations. "The dump station hose did not have a connection to allow me to flush the blackwater holding tank," reports one RVer in a Winnebago Micro Minnie.
Size considerations for rv parks near Martinsville, Indiana: Morgan-Monroe accommodates smaller RVs only. "We are RV campers and there are only about 5 sites we could get in to. Our camper is about 25' and it was tight get in and out of the campground. If you have a small camper (15' or smaller) there would more sites," advises a camper.
Site selection strategy: When booking rv parks around Martinsville, Indiana, research individual site characteristics. "Very roomy... The roads are not marked very well and it took a bit to find our site which needed level blocks and is just wide enough for the RV. Nice to have water supply within 10 feet," notes a Taylor Ridge camper.
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