3 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Turkey Run State Park Campground houses several glamping options within its 2,060-acre natural setting, offering a blend of comfort and wilderness just 50 miles west of Indianapolis. Visitors can choose from well-appointed yurts and luxury canvas tents that feature comfortable beds, electricity, and climate control systems. Brown County-Nashville KOA provides upscale glamping accommodations with full hookups in a peaceful wooded setting. One guest shared, "The owners are friendly and helpful. Bathrooms and showers are clean. Nice dog walk and small fenced dog area." These glamping sites include amenities not found in traditional camping, such as private fire rings, picnic tables, and proximity to modern shower facilities, creating an ideal balance between outdoor adventure and comfortable accommodation.
The glamping experience extends beyond comfortable lodging with numerous activities throughout the surrounding area. Trails at Turkey Run State Park offer exceptional hiking experiences through unique rock formations and creek beds. According to a camper, "You completely forget you're in Indiana. We went on trail 5 which ran through a creek bed for awhile and that made it even more fun." Eco-friendly glamping campsites at Cecil M Harden Lake provide easy access to the 2,060-acre reservoir with opportunities for boating, fishing, and swimming at the large beach area. The historic covered bridge country surrounding these glamping sites adds cultural interest with numerous bridges and historic mills to explore. Most glamping accommodations remain open from April through October, with some luxury options available year-round, though advance reservations are strongly recommended during summer months and festival periods.
"Site 13 has a little trail that goes down to a large flooded sinkhole behind the campsite. There were lots of tree frogs singing because of the proximity to water."
"Water and bathrooms available. When you arrive set up at your site. Then you will need to go WITH EXACT CHANGE to the sign in at the main building."
from $25 - $55 / night
"The staff are always chipper cheery and eager to help. The general store is chock full of great gear including a variety of Life is Good clothing and pizza available for delivery."
"We had heard that check-in involved a tight turn near the office, but we had no issues navigating the turn with our 40’ fifth wheel and F450."
from $60 - $80 / night
"It is definitely designed to accommodate RVs, as the majority of the sites are situated in an open field. There are a few dozen sites that are in “loops” that are situated in shaded areas."
"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)."
Available this weekend
from $20 - $52 / night
"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."
"Level sites, electric and sewer at each site, clean facilities, camp ground clean. Was quite less the muffled sounds of the gun range for reserve troops training/qualifying."
"I grew up just 30 minutes away from here and recently just visited for the first time. Nice camp sites and friendly staff."
"We stayed in site 93 in the lake view area. The campsite itself was large and clean. The bathrooms were clean and fairly close to the campsite."
Available this weekend
from $14 - $52 / night
"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."
"Bathrooms/showers are clean. Laundry on site. Small store and library where you can borrow books. Nice dog walk and small fenced dog area. Sites level and good for big rigs down to tents."
"Clean bathrooms and showers. Nice laundromat. Staff was very friendly. Was a little pricey but with water electric sewer and cable hookups and a laundromat. Definitely worth the price."
"Nice quiet secluded lots of nature great atmosphere family friendly"
"This wonderful hidden gem is 14 miles away from McCormick's Creek State Park. It is a DNR state operated and has some pretty cool fishing. It was family-approved by my kin."
from $10 - $30 / night
"Staff is always welcoming and ready to assist. We look forward to returning next season."
"Clean, well maintained, knowledgeable and friendly staff."
from $16 - $37 / 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!
ScoutBeautiful, great amenities too. Right off highway to travel anywhere
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.
Traveler50A service, no water or sewer at the site. Fill your fresh tank on the way in. There’s a dump station on the property, so emptying on the way out is easy.
Site is mostly level with partial shade. The approach is the one thing to watch: 293 isn’t angled off the road, so it’s a tighter back-in than most. We’re towing a 33’ Airstream Classic and made it first try with no issues, so bigger rigs can absolutely get in here. Just take it slow. Once parked, there’s plenty of room, and the spacing between sites is better than most state park campgrounds we’ve stayed in. Bathhouse is only a few sites down.
Cell signal ran about 2 bars. We’re on Starlink so it didn’t matter, but plan accordingly if you work from the road.
Park staff are the highlight. Stephanie checked us in and could not have been more accommodating. Friendly, quick, genuinely helpful.
GuideBack 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.
GuideWe made last minute reservations, for tent camping, the staff was so nice. She even brought fire wood to us after they closed the store. They have all amenities. The shower were nice and clean (the water was a bit smelly). The sight comes with outlets and water faucets. There’s a lake right near the sight that u can go into, but that causes a lot of flies to come.
TravelerGreat little campground, decently spaced spots and lots of thoughtful people in a great area. Would def come back if I go through Indiana again. The lady who works in the shack quickly changed my site to one that fits my rv after pulling in and seeing it was way too small. Thanks again ma’am!
ScoutHad a great annual relationship with this campground. When we first started going they did not have their canoes and kayaks service. We had our our own so no big deal. They let us put in and take out. Then they started their livery service. They were hesitant about letting us use they put in and take out spot but since we would help with some of the chores around the campground we built a good relationship with the owners. They once said "you are the only ones we allow to do this" thought that we were sort of grandfathered in at that point. 20 years later....they must have forgotten their words and we were told since we took out our canoes at there site we were not allowed to come back ever again. You word goes a long way in my book and it evidently got forgotten or they just got mean.
Glamping accommodations near Mooresville, Indiana range from rustic to upscale with several options within a 50-mile radius. The region sits at approximately 700 feet above sea level in the Central Till Plain, characterized by gently rolling terrain and numerous lakes and reservoirs. Seasonal temperatures vary dramatically, with summer highs regularly reaching the upper 80s from June through August while winter camping often faces below-freezing temperatures.
Canoeing and tubing on Sugar Creek: Turkey Run State Park Campground offers water recreation opportunities beyond hiking. "Turkey Run State Park is a huge campground (over 200 sites) just north of Terre Haute. Sugar Creek runs through the park for fishing and canoeing. The suspension footbridge across Sugar Creek is cool. Sugar Creek is also great for floating with inner tubes, canoes, or kayaks," notes camper Joel R.
Mountain biking and hiking trails: The region contains extensive trail systems across multiple parks. "We are very close to the Brown County frisbee golf course as well as the brown county state park where mountain biking and hiking is top notch. Yellowwood lake is ~10 minutes away as is Lake Lemon. Lake Monroe is about 30 minutes away as well," explains Riley F. from Hoosiers On The Ridge.
Archery practice: Some recreation areas maintain specialized sporting facilities. At Cecil M Harden Lake, "We love camping here! Lots to do. Love the archery range," says nicole B., highlighting activities beyond standard camping recreation.
Modern bathrooms and facilities: Clean facilities rank highly in camper reviews. At Indianapolis KOA, "Everything you would expect from a KOA: clean, easy in-and-out, all the amenities. We stayed two nights during the week, but it was spring break, and the campground was still quiet and orderly. Wi-fi worked, cable didn't (but they did try to help us out - we had the wrong cable)," reports Georgeann D.
Secluded camping areas: For those seeking quieter glamping close to Mooresville, Indiana, Morgan-Monroe State Forest offers more isolated options. "This campground is decent if you get one of the few good spots. Many sites are small and can only accommodate a tent. Has water and vault toilets. This campground typically remains available as an overflow camping area but is still a good spot," states Joe B.
Convenient location: Proximity to attractions matters for many. "We used this campground as a home base to visit downtown Indy. 20 minutes to downtown attractions," notes Tom O. about Indianapolis KOA's strategic position for urban exploration.
Site leveling challenges: Many campgrounds in the region have uneven terrain. At Turkey Run State Park Campground, "We stayed at site #35. It is in a very quiet, off the main road, in a circle, in full shade. It's is very close to the restroom but a distance from the camp store and dumpster. The site was clean and well equipped with a fire ring and picnic table. The site is very uneven. It definitely sloops to the back corner. It's was difficult to level our camper but we got it in the end," warns Michelle M.
Military training noise: Some campgrounds have unique noise considerations. At Camp Atterbury Campground, "If you don't mind fireing guns 24/7 it's a great little place," mentions Jeff G., highlighting the military base sounds that persist throughout the day.
Wildlife concerns: Expect to encounter local wildlife during your glamping experience. "We stayed in the hideaway loop and it was perfect. Lots of wildlife, so pack your food up right," advises Stacey S. about Cecil M Harden Lake.
Check pool availability: For summer glamping with children, water amenities matter. "The splash pad / water park was fun, but was not a pool. It only goes to 3 feet so if you want to swim this is not for you. The water was cold but my kiddos finally got in and had fun on the slides," explains Megan T. about Indianapolis KOA.
Select wooded sites for privacy: Site selection affects family comfort. "We took our van and stayed at Turkey Run for a three night weekend. We were in a wooded section and it was pretty private however our site was pretty sloped. Next time I would probably pick the site on either side of 167. As some other reviews stated, watch out for the raccoons. Those guys are not afraid of anything. Also, the open, grassy area sites don't offer any privacy. If that's what you're looking for, try to get a wooded site on the outsides that back up to woods," advises Samantha S.
Book well in advance: Popular campgrounds fill quickly during peak season. "We called for reservations less than two weeks in advance, and they only had one site left," notes GP about Brown County-Nashville KOA.
Size restrictions apply: Large RVs face limitations at many campgrounds. "The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is, 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. There is a dump station, but I barely got in to dump. So not real RV friendly," cautions Ron H. about Morgan-Monroe State Forest.
Site surface considerations: Pad material affects comfort at glamping sites near Mooresville. "The 'patio' pad for the picnic table is 12" concrete blocks. It was mostly level, but not near the edge near our tow vehicle. Tripped a few times; these blocks should be redone," reports GP about Brown County-Nashville KOA.
Water quality varies: Some campgrounds have water issues RVers should prepare for. "Adorable little hideaway. Hosts were super! Campground is peaceful and scenic. Water had a funny smell, however. But, would stay again for sure," notes Natalie about Cloverdale RV Park.
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