9 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Brown County State Park provides multiple developed RV campgrounds including Buffalo Ridge, Raccoon Ridge, and Taylor Ridge. Buffalo Ridge Campground offers the most RV-friendly sites with 50-amp electric hookups, water connections, and level gravel pads that accommodate larger rigs. Raccoon Ridge has electric sites but is less suitable for big rigs, while Taylor Ridge features shady paved sites with nearby water access. Sites vary significantly in levelness across all loops, with many requiring leveling blocks for proper setup. The Horsemen's Campground area also accepts RVs with electric and water hookups. "Our site was very level and easy to back into. There is a VERY clean toilet right across from this site," noted one camper about Buffalo Ridge.
Access roads within Brown County State Park contain hills and curves that may challenge larger motorhomes, especially when approaching Taylor Ridge loop. Several RV campgrounds operate in neighboring areas, including Away A Day RV Campground, Cloverdale RV Park, and CERA Sports Corporation—all within 30 miles of Morgantown. Most parks provide dump stations, with Buffalo Ridge featuring convenient dump facilities directly adjacent to the camping loop. During fall foliage season, reservations become essential as the area draws significant tourism traffic. Between late spring and early fall, most RV sites remain open, though limited winter camping exists. Water connections typically get shut down during freezing months. Pets are permitted at all local RV campgrounds, but alcohol policies vary by location.
"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 $20 - $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 - $36 / 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
"Quiet and quant! Nice little campground with great fishing nearby!!"
"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."
from $45 - $75 / night
"Gravel campsites in a very family friendly location! Stopped here on out way back to Illinois from Tennessee. Easy hookups, a lot of things to do for the family."
"Paddle boating, mini-golf, swimming pool, fishing lake, rental cabins and rental pop-ups. Campground sites are closer than I prefer but still doable. Of their 312 sites, 2/3 are full hookups!"
from $48 - $999 / 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.
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!
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.
ScoutThe staff here is very friendly, helpful, and accommodating. 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. Unfortunately no more swimming or kayaking in the lake but there are other parks in the area to do so. Very peaceful back in the woods, would definitely stay here again!
ScoutGreat staff, super helpful! Put us in their “VIP” spots on the “hill”. Access to the family fun zone including in the stay. So much for our littles to do! And totally safe and clean.
Brown County State Park spans over 15,000 acres of forested hills and deep ravines about 20 miles from Morgantown, Indiana. With multiple camping loops catering to different preferences, campers can choose from more than 400 sites across various terrains with elevations reaching 1,000 feet above sea level. Winter camping options remain limited, with some sites closing seasonally and water connections typically shut off during freezing temperatures.
Mountain biking trails: Explore nearly 30 miles of purpose-built mountain bike trails within Brown County State Park. "The mountain biking is excellent, with purpose built trails for beginner to expert (flow, berms, rollers, jumps...)," notes a visitor at Buffalo Ridge Campground. Another camper mentioned that "the mountain bike trails are fantastic, something for every skill level."
Trail riding with horses: Book guided rides or bring your own horses to explore the dedicated equestrian trails. "I have only been twice and we took our hours to trail ride! There are a lot of fun hills and trails that you can ride for hours which we love to do," shared a visitor at Horsemen's Campground. The park offers dedicated horse camping facilities with tie-up areas for horses.
Swimming and water activities: Cool off at the Olympic-sized pool with unique features. "Pool area is super nice with a waterslide, diving boards and a unique rock climbing wall in the deep end," explains a camper from CERA Sports Corporation. For gentler water activities, "we love the beautiful peaceful lake...the paddle boats" are popular with families.
Hiking to scenic overlooks: Walk to panoramic vistas on trails accessible from camping areas. "The park is in close proximity to the artist village of Nashville, shopping, good dining and groceries. Autumn is the heavy tourist season with the changing of the leaves...breathtaking vistas from the parks elevated vantage points!" notes a Buffalo Ridge visitor. A short walk leads to Hesitation Point, offering views across the forested hills.
Varied camping environments: Choose between open or heavily wooded sites based on your preferences. "There are 3 separate campgrounds in the park Buffalo Ridge, Raccoon, and Taylor Ridge. 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," shares a camper at Taylor Ridge Campground.
Well-maintained facilities: Campers consistently mention the clean restrooms and shower facilities. "Very clean bathrooms and shower houses," reports a Taylor Ridge visitor. Another camper notes, "The pit toilets at the back of the loop were probably the cleanest pits I've ever used. Bonus that there are dedicated mens/womens pits," at Raccoon Ridge Campground.
Nature center programming: Educational activities and wildlife viewing opportunities enhance camping trips. "We also went to a Raptor show that was put on at the nature center where we got to look at some interesting raptors," mentions a Buffalo Ridge camper. The nature center offers regular programs for visitors of all ages.
Convenient location: Easy access to Nashville, Indiana provides shopping and dining options. "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," notes a Taylor Ridge visitor who enjoys combining camping with town exploration.
Site selection considerations: Many campsites have significant slopes that require careful selection. "I would say pay particular attention to the size of the site you're booking as some were pretty small. Also, some sites were fairly sloped as well," advises a visitor at Taylor Ridge Campground. Research site-specific details before booking.
Park size navigation: The extensive park layout requires additional travel time between locations. "The park is gigantic! It takes a long time to get from the entrance of the park to the actual campground, but the drive is beautiful," explains a Taylor Ridge camper. Consider bringing bikes for easier exploration.
Entrance restrictions: Large RVs must use specific park entrances due to infrastructure limitations. "Large rigs must access the park through the West entrance due to a low clearance covered bridge at the North entrance," warns a Buffalo Ridge visitor. The covered bridge has a 9-foot clearance and 3-ton limit.
Weather impacts: Rain can significantly affect camping conditions in certain areas. "The campground is notorious for flooding in heavy rains. We have had as much as 4 in of water draining through our campsite," cautions a Horsemen's Campground visitor about specific areas. Select higher ground sites during wet seasons.
Kid-friendly activities: Multiple playgrounds, nature programs, and swimming options keep children engaged. "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 a camper from Taylor Ridge Campground. Family-oriented programs run regularly during peak season.
Rally group camping: Consider group sites when camping with multiple families. "We generally use the Rally group campsite and invite our friends to join us. This site is great due to the extra room for tents," recommends a visitor at Rally Group Campground. Note that rally sites have different fee structures and facility access rules.
Fall camping experiences: Book early for popular Halloween weekend events. "Went for fall break & their Halloween week! So much fun," reports a Raccoon Ridge camper. Seasonal programming includes themed weekends with activities for children.
Bicycles for park navigation: Bring bikes to help families explore the extensive grounds. "It's nice to have a bike to explore since the park is so big," advises a Raccoon Ridge visitor. Paved roads throughout the park provide safe cycling routes for families.
Site levelness considerations: Prepare leveling equipment for most rv sites near Morgantown, Indiana. "Best option in the park and quietest. Some spots are uneven and tight, but also some very large (back of loop and some of the spots on side of loop in the front)," explains a Raccoon Ridge camper about site options. Taylor Ridge sites often need leveling blocks.
Alternative RV campgrounds: Several private options exist within 30 miles when state park campgrounds fill. "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," reports a visitor at Cloverdale RV Park, about 30 miles from Morgantown.
Seasonal considerations: Expect crowding during fall color season when many RVers visit the area. "Large rigs must access the park through the West entrance due to a low clearance covered bridge at the North entrance," reminds a Buffalo Ridge camper. Early reservations become essential during peak foliage season.
Utility considerations: Plan for potential limited hookups during off-season camping. "We drove through Taylor ridge loop, and it's your best choice for getting away from it all," suggests a Raccoon Ridge visitor describing the more remote camping options with fewer amenities.
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