2 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Brown County-Nashville KOA and eXplore Brown County provide upscale glamping accommodations within easy reach of Morgantown's scenic woodlands. The Brown County-Nashville KOA features deluxe glamping cabins with modern amenities including electricity, comfortable beds, and climate control options for year-round comfort. At eXplore Brown County, guests can experience unique glamping structures on 40 acres of forested terrain, offering a blend of luxury and natural immersion. Both locations provide access to full bathroom facilities with hot showers, making these accommodations distinctly more comfortable than traditional camping. Drinking water, fire rings, and picnic tables come standard at each site, with many glamping units offering private patios or outdoor spaces for relaxation. One visitor noted, "We loved this spot in Brown County. Far enough away from town to be peaceful but close enough to be convenient. Riley has made a great spot to camp and relax."
Multiple hiking trails wind through the surrounding forests at both glamping destinations, with the entrance to Brown County State Park conveniently located just across from the KOA property. The Nashville area, merely two miles from the KOA, offers distinctive shopping and dining options in its charming downtown district. Seasonal activities vary, with most glamping campsites available from April through November, though some luxury units remain accessible year-round with heating systems. Fire rings at each site facilitate evening gatherings, with firewood available for purchase on-site at most locations. The proximity to natural attractions makes these glamping sites practical bases for exploring the region's outdoor recreation opportunities. According to a camper, "The showers and real bathrooms were nice too! Plenty of trails and awesome lookout points. The lakes aren't bad for fishing and kayaking too! Very glad I went!"
"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
"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."
"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."
"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"
"We booked this location as a one night stop on our way to our destination, but it turned out to be way more than that. The owner, their staff, and fellow campers embraced us as part of the family."
"Some staff were good others just okay. The ATV and ropes course on site were excellent! The free bike trails were hard to find. The “lake” was really more like a large pond."
"Full hook-up or water and electric sites, sites are level. Tent sites available. This place has zip-lining, paintball, arrow tag, ATVs, off-road tours, mountain biking, hiking, cabins."
from $15 - $40 / night
"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."
"Far enough away from town to be peaceful but close enough to be convenient. Riley has made a great spot to camp and relax."
"Was a nice place for a quick stop but being so close to the highway, was extremely loud. Half of the sites have shade and half do not."
"This site is great due to the extra room for tents and proximity to the mountain bike trails. "
from $20 - $50 / night
"Our Boy Scout troop enjoyed visiting this location. It was well maintained and the staff was helpful."
"Located on Monroe lake, they have canoeing, row boats, sailboats, motor boats, and skiing.
Lots of fun activities to do, and great hiking trails. Their mess hall is top notch."
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!
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.
GuideLevel 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. Mark the host was very helpful and inviting. Free laundry facilities. There is no WiFi, cell coverage was good. I used a Starlink and worked great. This RV park is on base and you need verified access. Overall it’s a nice place for the price (stayed 5 days).
LegendThe Indianapolis KOA was easy to find just off I-70. 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. Check-in was quick and easy, and we proceeded to deluxe Paw Pen Site D55, a pull-through with full hookups. We’ve stayed at KOAs with Paw Pens before, but this location had the largest fenced dog area we’ve seen to date, which was a nice surprise. Cell coverage was solid with 3 bars on both Verizon and T-Mobile. The campground has a lot of mature trees, so satellite service could be challenging depending on site location. For this overnight stay, we used our T-Mobile Home Internet and saw 35.4 Mbps download speeds instead of deploying Starlink. Campground Wi-Fi was available but slow at 3.89 Mbps download. The laundry room was clean and well maintained, with large washers and dryers. There was signage noting that the well water may stain white clothing, but we washed some white items without any issues. Take a few minutes to read the campground rules—they’re surprisingly hilarious and worth the laugh. Overall, this was a great overnight stop and one of the better KOA stays we’ve had.
TravelerVery 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.
GuideUsed this campground as a home base to visit downtown Indy. 20 minutes to downtown attractions.
TravelerGreat spot to tent camp! The showers and real bathrooms were nice too! Plenty of trails and awesome lookout points. The lakes aren’t bad for fishing and kayaking too! Very glad I went!
GuideThis 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.
Morgan-Monroe State Forest offers primitive yurt camping near Morgantown, Indiana, with 40,000 acres of protected woodland across Brown and Morgan counties. The region features a mix of hardwood forest and rolling hills at elevations between 600-800 feet above sea level. Camping options range from basic tent sites to cabin rentals, with several yurt accommodation options available during warmer months.
Trail hiking: 10+ mile routes. Morgan-Monroe State Forest provides extensive hiking opportunities including two trails over 10 miles long. "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 a visitor to Morgan-Monroe State Forest.
Fishing: Three small lakes. The forest offers multiple fishing spots within a short drive. "Three small lakes are on the property for fishing and kayaking," reports a Morgan-Monroe camper. For those staying near Nashville, other water recreation options exist. "The lakes aren't bad for fishing and kayaking too! Very glad I went!" mentions a camper at Brown County-Nashville KOA.
Mountain biking: Technical trails. eXplore Brown County offers activities beyond camping with mountain biking trails on their 40-acre property. "Great camp! Covered with trees with great spots near the creek," notes one visitor. For more extensive trails, nearby Brown County State Park has additional biking options within a short drive.
Peaceful atmosphere: Limited crowds. Hoosiers On The Ridge provides a quieter experience than some larger campgrounds. "We loved this spot in Brown County. Far enough away from town to be peaceful but close enough to be convenient," shares one camper. This balance of seclusion and accessibility appears in several reviews.
Cleanliness: Well-maintained facilities. Multiple campgrounds maintain good standards for their amenities. A visitor to Brown County-Nashville KOA noted: "Cleanest campground bathrooms I have ever seen. Friendly staff." Similar comments appear about shower facilities at other sites in the area.
Variety of accommodations: Options beyond tents. For those interested in yurt camping near Morgantown, Indiana or alternative lodging, several locations offer unique structures. "We stayed in the cabins for a couple days. There is always so much to do, one day hiking the next we were shopping," writes a visitor about Brown County-Nashville KOA. Another campground offers "retro campers set up for rent."
Site selection: Variable sizes and quality. At Morgan-Monroe State Forest, "This campground is decent if you get one of the few good spots. Many sites are small and can only accommodate a tent." A reviewer notes the importance of choosing carefully: "I was slightly disappointed by the site selections being mostly on a slant, but we did find one on the overfill site that suited our needs."
Seasonal considerations: Limited winter access. Most campgrounds in the area operate with reduced capacity during colder months. Some facilities close entirely between November and April.
Noise levels: Weekend activity. Friends O' Mine Campground & Cabins can have higher noise levels on weekends. According to one visitor, "Their fire pit fellowship is second to none." At eXplore Brown County, a camper warns, "This is the campground for bringing your battery powered hammock string lights and bluetooth speakers to play Glass Animals or Boy Harsher at a reasonable volume."
Playground access: On-site recreation. Several campgrounds feature play areas for children. At eXplore Brown County, a reviewer mentioned, "Playground for the kiddos was a plus for us." Another noted the "weekend activities made the stay enjoyable for our kids."
Multi-generational camping: Age-appropriate options. Ransburg Scout Reservation offers varied terrain suitable for families. "Located on Monroe lake, they have canoeing, row boats, sailboats, motor boats, and skiing. Lots of fun activities to do, and great hiking trails," reports a camper who visited with family. The accessibility of multiple activity types makes this area practical for groups with different interests and abilities.
Safety considerations: Choose sites away from roads. Some campgrounds have sites close to roadways. A review of one property notes, "The dog walk is a strip of grass by the very busy street. You hear all the traffic noise." Families should request interior sites when possible.
Site dimensions: Check before booking. Morgan-Monroe State Forest has limited spaces for larger vehicles. "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," advises an RVer.
Leveling requirements: Bring blocks. Uneven terrain affects several campgrounds. One RV camper reports: "Pads are gravel and we did need to use several leveling blocks on our site, which made for a doosey of a bottom step into and out of our trailer."
Hookup quality: Varies by site. For those needing full hookups, Friends O' Mine offers complete amenities. "Big rig friendly sites, Tmobile worked perfectly," notes a reviewer. Some campgrounds offer electric and water but lack sewer connections, requiring use of dump stations.
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