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Best Campgrounds near Nineveh, IN

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Camping options near Nineveh, Indiana range from established campgrounds to dispersed opportunities across county and state park lands. Johnson County Park offers 58 RV sites with electric and water hookups on a 622-acre multi-use property featuring hiking trails, fishing lakes, and recreational facilities. Nearby Camp Atterbury Campground provides tent and RV camping alongside cabin options, while Brown County State Park, approximately 20 miles southwest, contains multiple campgrounds with varying levels of amenities for both tent and RV campers.

Most established campgrounds in the Nineveh area operate seasonally, typically from April through October with some sites available year-round. Johnson County Park requires no advance reservations but limits stays to 14 nights, while many nearby state park campgrounds require booking ahead, especially during summer weekends and fall color season. Several campgrounds require cash payment, and amenities vary significantly between locations. Road access is generally good with most sites accommodating standard vehicles, though some areas become muddy after rainfall. A visitor noted, "Johnson County Park is an interesting conglomeration of activity with two campgrounds, hiking trails, equestrian facilities, and an 18-hole disc golf course."

The region sees notable differences in camping experiences between locations. Several reviewers mentioned military training noise at Camp Atterbury, where one camper reported "gunfire 24/7" though still rated it positively. Johnson County Park no longer permits tent camping according to recent reviews, making it exclusively an RV destination. Bill Monroe Music Park and Campground receives positive reviews for cleanliness but criticism for cramped sites and pay showers. Campgrounds in the area generally provide basic amenities including water and electric hookups, with shower facilities available at most locations. Brown County State Park offers more natural surroundings with hiking opportunities and scenic views during autumn, while county park campgrounds tend to focus on convenient access and functional facilities rather than scenic isolation.

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Best Camping Sites Near Nineveh, Indiana (112)

    1. Taylor Ridge Campground — Brown County State Park

    31 Reviews
    Nashville, IN
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 988-6406

    $23 / night

    "We have visited Nashville Indiana several times but this is our first time camping nearby. My wife loves to visit Nashville and all the little shops they offer."

    "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."

    2. Buffalo Ridge Campground — Brown County State Park

    22 Reviews
    Nashville, IN
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 988-6406

    $23 / night

    "This is a beautiful State Park situated in the rolling hills of southern Indiana."

    "I make multiple visits here every year, mainly for the mountain bike trails. There are almost 30 miles of trails inside the park with new trails every year for the past 3+ years."

    3. Johnson County Park

    8 Reviews
    Nineveh, IN
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 526-6809

    "The park is 622 acres that include two campgrounds, approximately 5 miles of hiking trails, equestrian school, 18 hole disc golf course, shelter houses, amphitheater, lakes, fishing and more."

    "We have camped here twice, we needed to be as close to Trafalgar Indiana as possible, not many camping options in the local area."

    4. Brown County-Nashville KOA

    11 Reviews
    Nashville, IN
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 988-4675

    "If coming from the north-west, try to arrive before dark as the road over the hills to this place is beautiful, but narrow and forested with some trees very close to the roadway."

    "And the town of Nashville Indiana is about 10 minutes away with lots of neat shops and food. We had a great time."

    5. Bill Monroe Memorial Music Park & Campground

    7 Reviews
    Helmsburg, IN
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 988-6422

    $12 - $38 / night

    "Bathrooms very far walk from campsites. Showers are pay only. Difficult to navigate/find your camp without a map."

    "This is the Bill Monroe Bluegrass Music Park & Campground near Nashville, IN. Very nice facility with nice stage for events."

    6. Camp Atterbury Campground

    5 Reviews
    Nineveh, IN
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 526-1128

    7. Yellowwood State Forest

    15 Reviews
    Unionville, IN
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 988-7945

    $225 / night

    "Peaceful little place but unfortunately it rained but we made the best of it, there’s some secluded spots where you can stay away from others or stay in the more general areas, nice lake to fish and we"

    "Drive up, select your site, and then go to the park office to pay using a self-pay envelope. Bring exact change(cash). Current prices are listed on the Indiana DNR website."

    8. Heflen Park

    3 Reviews
    Edinburgh, IN
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 526-4154

    9. Berry Ridge Road - Dispersed Camping

    17 Reviews
    Freetown, IN
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 275-5987

    "If you are into boondocking at all defiantly check out berry ridge it’s just south of brown county Indiana beautiful country mostly hills tons of camp spots sometimes half mile or more apart haven’t seen"

    "I have lived in Indiana for ever and have made many trips this way, but I never knew sites like this existed."

    10. Raccoon Ridge Campground — Brown County State Park

    9 Reviews
    Nashville, IN
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 988-6406

    $23 / night

    "Holiday Fourth of July 2022 weekend the start Park was special excitement in downtown Nashville, Indiana a short drive outside the State Park."

    "Our third Indiana state park. Still impressed, they have all been friendly, well maintained with good, spread out sites and good signage everywhere (even the trails)."

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561 Reviews of 112 Nineveh Campgrounds

  • J
    Oct. 14, 2025

    Sundance Lake Dispersed Camping

    Disbursed camping at its Indiana best

    Free disbursed camping at its best in Indiana. Not another soul camped within earshot. Clean site. Gravel pad for vehicle. Green grass for tent. 14 day limit. No reservations needed or available. Just show up and camp if a site is open. This site was very well marked.

  • SkywaystoHighways.com Y.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 29, 2025

    Bill Monroe Memorial Music Park & Campground

    Festival Fun!

    We stayed here for the 1st Annual HikerFest and had a blast! 106 of our little Hikers took up the majority of the park. The full-timers that stay here for the season were very kind and cordial; freely giving of advice on local attractions to see and things to do during our stay. The museum was really interesting! They gave a great tour with lots of stories about country legends. The bath house was clean and tidy. The showers were ok. Porta-potties throughout the campground, not so much… Campsites are close together and without privacy, some more level than others. Try to grab a spot near the trees for a bit of shade. Great music. Awesome weekend!

  • M
    Sep. 25, 2025

    Glo Wood Campground

    Rip off

    Overall, this Campground rips people off. As a Traveling worker I despise places like this. I gave this Campground, a$200 deposit with the intent of Renting a site for a month from them. I was supposed to move onto site in approximately a week and a half and had to cancel as I found another campground that was closer to my job site. They had my deposit approximately two days to which they were supposedly receiving a huge amount of phone calls regarding the open site Turning people down left and right. When I asked for my deposit bank, they wanted to tell me it was nonrefundable because they are losing out on money by me canceling. I would be more understanding if they had the site open but the owner it was booked all the way until I was going to move onto site. I was never told my deposit was not refundable. As a traveler, I warn other monthly campers about this place as the Owners will rip you off no problem

  • Kyle H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 21, 2025

    Scottsburg/Raintree Lake KOA

    Great Campground

    Quick two night stay for us but although our first time here was short we will certainly be back. Campground is clean and very well maintained. Owners are very involved and run things very thoughtfully.

    They were able to accommodate our 44ft 5th wheel and navigating to the site was simple. Can’t wait to come back and visit.

  • jThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 20, 2025

    Sundance Lake Dispersed Camping

    Camping area

    National forest area with 3ish campsites one of which can accommodate a vehicle. Wooded so no solar or starlink. Small lake nearby with what looks like some trails.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 9, 2025

    Taylor Ridge Campground — Brown County State Park

    Nice Trails & Big Campsites

    I had a great time camping here. The spots in Taylor ridge were mostly well-spaced and felt pretty private. The pit toilets were clean and the showers were nice. Busy campground but it was very quiet still. 262 was the biggest and most private site I saw when walking around. 260 is a pull through site.

  • David C.
    Aug. 31, 2025

    Mystic Waters Campground

    Great campground for RVs and cabins

    This is a great campground for RVs and cabins, but unfortunately not for tents as the highway 69 is too noisy. Also there are not a lot of trees.

  • L
    Aug. 20, 2025

    Spring Mill State Park Campground

    Fun, sunny, clean.

    This was an amazing campground! There were amazing trails and a cave, as well as Pioneer Village which was so fascinating and well run. Our campsite wasn't far from the bathrooms and showers house which were pretty clean. We were near water as well. Our campsite was on a small hill so it was well distanced from all the other campers, which was nice and peaceful. 

         There was a sweet place where you could get ice cream down the road from Spring Mill called Dairy Bell. Spring Mill wasn't far from the town were there was a Walmart, Rural King, and several more stores. 

    Very pretty and nice campground!

  • Brian O.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 13, 2025

    Raccoon Ridge Campground — Brown County State Park

    the non-RV loop of the three camp areas (I think)

    Our third Indiana state park. Still impressed, they have all been friendly, well maintained with good, spread out sites and good signage everywhere (even the trails). All the rest rooms are spotlessly clean.
    We were there mid-week, so very few of the 480 (!) sites were occupied, except in Buffalo Ridge, the primary RV loop. 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. Many of the tent sites are split-level, meaning the fire pit and tent area is down a hill from where you park your car. We have a mini pop-up, and had no problem parking both it and car on the pad, and, these sites have two picnic tables, upper and lower. Check the photos when you reserve!
    We drove through Taylor ridge loop, and it's your best choice for getting away from it all. 
    The camp store is stocked with the basics, but has more souvenirs than food or camp needs. That's okay, as some of their goods are better quality than many other places.
    The park has a classic old CCC lodge (though you enter through the modern addition) so if you don't want to cook, eat at the restaurant (open till 8:PM), great food, generous portions. 
    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. 
    You may think of Indiana as flat farmland, but this park is VERY hilly, with many scenic overlooks. It has two man-made lakes. Unsure about boating options on the larger one. 
    Another big feature are equestrian trails and a horse campground, see someone else's review for that.
    Nearby is the town of Nashville, which is full of art and craft galleries as well as multiple fudge shops, hand-made soaps, etc... Touristy but quaint. Was surprisingly crowded when we passed through on a Friday morning.   
    We are planning to go back to take advantage of all we missed in the area. Oh, I should point out that there are many private campgrounds nearby, it's a very popular  area.

Guide to Nineveh

Camping near Nineveh, Indiana, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a lively family adventure, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Boating and Fishing: Lake Monroe is a popular spot for water activities. At Paynetown Campground, one reviewer mentioned, "This is a boating/fishing park," highlighting the lake's appeal for anglers and boaters alike.
  • Hiking: Explore the trails at Taylor Ridge Campground — Brown County State Park. A visitor noted, "We had a blast. Rode horses, hiked, geocached, lots to do."
  • Wildlife Watching: The Hardin Ridge area is known for its natural beauty. One camper shared, "Beautiful spacious sites. Spread out with plenty of room between sites."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A review for Buffalo Ridge Campground — Brown County State Park stated, "Very clean bathroom. Well organized operation."
  • Spacious Sites: Many campgrounds offer roomy spots. A visitor at Hardin Ridge said, "Sites are spacious. Good space between campsites."
  • Family-Friendly Atmosphere: Campgrounds like Indianapolis KOA are great for families. One reviewer mentioned, "This was a fun week here! The water park is so fun."

What you should know:

  • Busy Weekends: Expect crowds during peak times. A camper at Paynetown Campground warned, "It's VERY noisy & busy on a summer weekend."
  • Limited Privacy: Some campgrounds have sites close together. A review for Taylor Ridge Campground noted, "The sites are too close together."
  • Primitive Camping Options: If you prefer a more rustic experience, check out Yellowwood State Forest. One visitor mentioned, "This is a State Forest campground... Pit toilets only."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Plan for Activities: Look for campgrounds with amenities. A family at Indianapolis KOA enjoyed the "medium camping store with an ice cream shop attached."
  • Choose the Right Site: Make sure to pick a site that fits your needs. A camper at S and H Campground said, "We had a tent spot along the creek... The only thing we didn't like was the bathroom conditions."
  • Bring Entertainment: Keep kids busy with games or outdoor activities. One reviewer at Buffalo Ridge Campground noted, "There are lots of amenities that can suit any age of visitor."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Accessibility: Make sure your RV fits the site. A visitor at S and H Campground mentioned, "If you have a big rig or large TT don't go to that side."
  • Be Prepared for Weather: Bring gear for rain or shine. A camper at Paynetown Campground shared, "The sites on the outer areas are not very level."
  • Utilize Dump Stations: Know where the dump stations are located. A review for Hardin Ridge stated, "Restrooms are clean. Well maintained facility."

Camping near Nineveh, Indiana, has something for everyone, whether you're in a tent, RV, or cabin. Enjoy the great outdoors!

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Nineveh, IN?

According to TheDyrt.com, Nineveh, IN offers a wide range of camping options, with 112 campgrounds and RV parks near Nineveh, IN and 10 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Nineveh, IN?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Nineveh, IN is Taylor Ridge Campground — Brown County State Park with a 4.5-star rating from 31 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Nineveh, IN?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 10 free dispersed camping spots near Nineveh, IN.

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