McCordsville, Indiana sits near the White River watershed with elevations averaging 870 feet above sea level. Summer temperatures typically range from 60-85°F with higher humidity during July and August. Most campgrounds in the area remain open from April through October, with a few year-round options available for RV camping near McCordsville.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: White River Campground offers direct river access with a dedicated boat launch ramp. "There is a canoe launch spot on the river, and hiking trails. Their bathrooms and showers are the cleanest I've came across," notes a visitor about the campground.
Nearby attractions: Prairie Creek Park provides recreational activities on its clean lake. "Great fishing, clean lake," mentions one camper. The location is popular among locals for boating and fishing.
Adventure courses: Several campgrounds have proximity to adventure activities. At White River Campground, "Park next door is great for hiking, has walk bridge over river to trails, horse backing riding, high ropes course," according to a recent visitor.
What campers like
Water recreation: Mystic Waters Campground features a lake for swimming and relaxation. "Our floats on the lake while listening to DMB on the speakers was just a perfect way to spend the day," shares a camper who visited during concert season.
Family activities: S and H Campground provides extensive children's amenities. "Very nice campground. They have a little section full of carnival like rides. Several playgrounds! Campground big and spacious," says a visitor who appreciated the family-friendly setup.
Clean facilities: Campgrounds in the area maintain varying levels of cleanliness. "The park is clean and quiet. Staff is very nice and accommodating. Love the guy that brought me firewood, he just kept it coming," reports a guest at Muncie RV Resort.
What you should know
Price considerations: Campground rates vary significantly. "80 dollars a night on a weekend all in is a little steep when that's all you're looking for. I don't fault the campground owners. The extras would definitely be worth it if you had kids," notes a camper at S and H Campground.
Highway noise: Some RV parks near McCordsville have proximity to highways. Indianapolis KOA is conveniently located but comes with drawbacks. "Everything you would expect from a KOA: clean, easy in-and-out, all the amenities... Not one bit of nature to be found, but you can't go wrong in a KOA," reports one visitor.
Seasonal considerations: Concert seasons at nearby venues impact availability. A Mystic Waters Campground visitor states, "We stayed at Mystic Waters Campground for the Dave Matthews weekend and had the best time! It's clean and the staff was so friendly."
Tips for camping with families
Water features: White River Campground provides riverside recreation for children. "Great spots up against the river and very clean park," mentions one reviewer about the experience.
Playground access: Indianapolis KOA offers family-friendly amenities. "The balance between kid fun and peaceful nature is actually on point here. It was beautiful and peaceful but still a blast for kids with the water, playground, and even horses to view," states a family who visited.
Budget considerations: Some campgrounds offer extended stay discounts. According to one S and H Campground visitor, "All in all very grateful for a place to call home for a couple of months."
Tips for RVers
Site leveling: Glo Wood Campground provides relatively level sites. "Sites are gravel and fairly level with a firepit and picnic table. Not much shade at the sites and there are several long term campers," reports one RVer who stayed there.
Access considerations: Some campgrounds have specific sections for larger RVs. "We stayed here for 3 nights with a 33 ft. 5th wheel. We had 50 amp/water and sewer," notes a Glo Wood visitor who found the location convenient for concert attendance.
Spacing between sites: RVers report varying site sizes. At Glo Wood Campground, one visitor mentions, "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."
