2 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Turkey Run State Park Campground and Sugar Creek Campground and Canoe Rental LLC have become leading destinations for glamping near North Salem. Luxury canvas accommodations at these sites include comfortable raised beds with quality linens, private decks, and climate control options not available with traditional camping. "The campsite is very spacious and there's a decent amount of distance between each site. Sites by the river are especially nice," noted one visitor about Sugar Creek. Both locations feature modern yurts and safari-style tents with electricity, heated flooring, and fully equipped kitchenettes. The glamping pods at Turkey Run boast en-suite bathrooms with hot showers, while the upscale geodesic domes at Sugar Creek combine panoramic views with plush interior furnishings. These accommodations maintain a connection to nature while providing hotel-like comforts including Wi-Fi access, firewood delivery, and breakfast options.
The natural setting enhances these glamping resorts with Sugar Creek offering direct access to water recreation including tubing, canoeing, and fishing in their stocked ponds. According to one reviewer, "The creek is awesome for catching tadpoles and minnows. And definitely take time to float or kayak down the river." Hiking trails connect directly to glamping accommodations, with Turkey Run State Park's renowned sandstone ravines just 35 minutes from the Sugar Creek location. Evening programming includes stargazing events and outdoor movie nights during summer months. Guests appreciate the balance of seclusion and amenities, with hot showers, camp stores, and reservable fire pits available at both locations. Most luxury accommodations remain open year-round, though water activities are seasonal depending on creek levels. Both locations require reservations well in advance for their premium glamping structures, especially during peak summer weekends.
"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 - $45 / night
"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
"SCC has about 50 full hook sites and several electric and water. There is quite a few primitive areas as well."
"Great location to river and rentals on site, one of the friendliest people at the office and make sure your taken care of!"
from $30 - $45 / night
"Campground is very well maintained with a heated pool, mini golf, two stocked fishing ponds and more. We had a full hook-up, pull through site with plenty of room to the neighbor."
"There’s over 350 sites mostly permanent, nice heated outdoor underground pool. There is Putt putt, shuffle board, a large creek and pond to fish in."
from $20 - $50 / 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."
"We stayed at site 30, a modern site with water, electric and sewer. Sharing of water and electric between two sites, so come prepared with extensions for water and electric."
"This is the electric and water only section. The sites range from very uneven to moderately uneven in this section. The full hookup site section is flat but with less tree cover."
from $25 / 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
"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
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).
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.
GuideThis is a beautiful park with lots of amenities. The sites have paved pads but very few are level - weird. Lake access, wooded and sunny sites.
Turkey Run State Park and nearby Sugar Creek serve as central camping hubs near North Salem, Indiana, located in western Hendricks County. The region sits on the eastern edge of the Wabash River Valley, with terrain that transitions from flat farmlands to wooded ravines. Most campsites in the area are situated at elevations between 700-850 feet, with seasonal temperatures ranging from mid-20s in winter to upper 80s in summer.
Trail exploration at Turkey Run State Park: The park features distinctive sandstone ravines with ladder-assisted routes. "We hiked Trail 3 with our dog, but we cut off early before the ladders using Trail 10. Our dog did pretty well in the section of Trail 3 before the ladders, and be prepared to get wet," notes a visitor at Turkey Run State Park Campground.
Canoe or kayak Sugar Creek: Multiple access points exist for water recreation. "You can choose 2 different canoe trips," explains a camper about the options at Turkey Run. Most outfitters offer trips ranging from 2-7 miles, with rentals typically starting at $25-35 per person.
Disc golf at county parks: Several courses exist within 30 minutes of North Salem. At Rockville Lake County Park, "Disc golf course is awesome, in the woods, up and down ravine. 18 holes plus practice basket. Hole 1 starts by primitive sites closer to beach. Ask for a disc golf map at gatehouse."
Fishing opportunities: Multiple stocked ponds and creek access points available. "There are two catch and release ponds as well as Sugar Creek to fish at," mentions a reviewer about Sugar Creek Campground and Canoe Rental. Fishing licenses required for ages 18+ and available online.
Spacious, private sites: Many campgrounds offer good separation between sites. "The campsite is very spacious and there's a decent amount of distance between each site," notes a Sugar Creek Campground visitor. This provides more privacy than typical state park campgrounds.
Clean facilities: Bathhouses receive consistent positive feedback. At Cecil M Harden Lake Raccoon State Recreation Area, "Bathroom facilities are very clean, new bike, walking, rollerblading path. Beach is large and clean. We go every year and love it!"
Proximity to water: Creek-side sites remain popular for glamping close to North Salem, Indiana. "Sites by the river are especially nice," according to a camper at Sugar Creek Campground. Most waterfront sites book 2-3 months in advance during peak season.
Wildlife viewing: Several species can be spotted from campsites. "We had an exceptional stay at sugar creek... The creek is awesome for catching tadpoles and minnows," writes one family. Raccoons are common visitors after dark, so secure food properly.
Site selection matters: Choose based on your specific needs. At Turkey Run, "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."
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