18 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Several RV campgrounds serve the North Vernon area with varying amenities and site types. Thousand Trails Indian Lakes in Batesville features over 1000 sites with water and electric hookups, operating from April to November. Follow The River RV Resort in Florence provides full hookup sites including 50-amp service and remains open year-round. Brown County State Park offers multiple RV camping loops approximately 30 miles from North Vernon with Buffalo Ridge and Taylor Ridge campgrounds providing electric service and dump stations. "The lot is gravel and very large for my small rig which was cool. It was nice and level, so I didn't have to do much."
Many RV sites throughout the region require advance planning, especially during peak seasons. Electric service varies between campgrounds, with some parks offering only 20-amp connections while others provide 50-amp hookups suitable for larger rigs. Most parks feature dump stations and water fill points, though placement and accessibility differ. Cell service tends to be reliable near larger facilities but may be spotty in state park settings. One camper noted: "Some RV sites will require multiple blocks/pieces of wood in order to level." Pull-through sites are limited in state parks but more common at private RV resorts like Scottsburg/Raintree Lake KOA, where 84 sites accommodate various rig sizes.
"With over 1000 sites they offer a KOA section, year round leased sites, Thousand Trails sites and individual sites."
"It’s a very large campground with lots of amenities."
"Mostly level concrete pads, nice picnic table & fire ring. Internet, meh. Typical. We bring our own wifi (T-Mobile was fine)."
"We absolutely love this campground, very friendly staff and well kept and clean!! They are pet friendly and allow portable fences."
"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
"Most of the little RV parks in this area are seasonal camper focused; and it shows."
"This campground is mainly seasonal spots on the banks of the Ohio River. Close to the quaint town of Vevay, Indiana."
from $45 - $60 / 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
"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
"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
"Woods and waters campground is a friendly family oriented campground. The facilities are well kept. There is a playground and pool. There is a pond to fish."
"Convenient location. Clean restrooms & showers. Had a shady spot for our overnight tent stay. Quiet. Friendly staff."
from $54 - $59 / 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).
TravelerThis is a nice little campground. There is a lot of space between campers, and the spots are asphalt and somewhat level. It didn’t feel crowded at all. There are plenty of good hiking trails around and it’s fun to go look at the dam. Highly recommend going to the overlook at sunset!
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.
ScoutLove taking the kid to hardy lake. Smaller lake to fish on with a trolling motor canoe but big enough they allow gas motors. Have a few favorite sites for the camper.
North Vernon camping areas include densely forested sections where temperatures can range from winter lows of 20°F to summer highs near 90°F. Most campgrounds in the region sit at elevations between 700-900 feet, creating rolling terrain that affects drainage during heavy rainfall. Local RV parks frequently experience higher occupancy rates on summer weekends and during fall color season from late September through October.
Fishing opportunities: At Thousand Trails Indian Lakes in Batesville, campers find good fishing conditions with reasonable prices. "Fishing is very good reasonable priceing," notes Cujo S., while Kimberly A. shares, "we love going camping here. we go at least 3 times a summer because of how peaceful it is."
Trail exploration: Brown County State Park offers extensive hiking and mountain biking options 30 miles from North Vernon. "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," reports Brian O. from Raccoon Ridge Campground.
Swimming: CERA Sports Corporation provides pool access with unique features. "Pool area is super nice with a waterslide, diving boards and a unique rock climbing wall in the deep end. My kids always look forward to this campground," says tricia B. Another camper adds, "We spent a week there and the kids never got bored."
Horseback riding: The dedicated equestrian areas at Brown County State Park accommodate riders with specific facilities. "There are a lot of fun hills and trails that you can ride for hours which we love to do," says bria M. about the Horsemen's Campground.
Riverside relaxation: Follow The River RV Resort offers river views and concrete pads. "Mostly level concrete pads, nice picnic table & fire ring. Internet, meh. Typical. We bring our own wifi (T-Mobile was fine)," shares Alan B., who adds, "We live only 35 minutes from here but we'll be back if we just need to get away!"
Privacy levels: Brown County State Park campgrounds offer varying degrees of seclusion. "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," notes Caitlin W. about Taylor Ridge Campground.
Family-friendly amenities: Many campgrounds prioritize activities for children. At CERA Sports Corporation, Janet writes, "We absolutely love this place. A lot to do, swimming, mini golf, ect. You can bring your golf cart for a extra fee."
Clean facilities: Consistent maintenance is appreciated across multiple campgrounds. "Very clean bathrooms and shower houses," Rob H. mentions about Taylor Ridge, while Brian O. comments on Raccoon Ridge: "All the rest rooms are spotlessly clean."
Site leveling requirements: Many campsites throughout the region require leveling equipment. "The site we stayed in was lovely. It was backed up to the edge of the woods which made for a lovely view... Also, some sites were fairly sloped as well," explains Amanda D. at Taylor Ridge Campground.
Seasonal considerations: Most campgrounds limit operations from April through October. Indian Lakes runs from April 1 to November 1, while CERA Sports Corporation operates April 1 to October 31. Winter camping options are limited to year-round facilities like Follow The River RV Resort.
Reservation timing: Peak seasons require advance planning. This is especially true for Brown County State Park, where Buffalo Ridge Campground is particularly popular. "This campground is busy all season so book a long time in advance," advises Chad A.
Road conditions: Access roads vary significantly between campgrounds. Charlie M. notes about Woods-N-Waters: "We turned off CR 58 on S 300 W with our Class A and found a narrow road that was wide enough for our Class A and another small car. The berm is non-existant to the west."
Multiple pool options: Families appreciate water recreation during summer months. At CERA Sports Corporation, Alyssa P. reports, "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."
Dog-friendly areas: Many RV parks North Vernon, Indiana accommodate pets with designated spaces. "They are pet friendly and allow portable fences," notes Randy P. about Follow The River RV Resort. Emerson F. adds about Indian Lakes: "I also appreciated the dog park that was well maintained to give my pup some freedom to roam off leash."
Activities beyond camping: Local attractions supplement campground amenities. For Raccoon Ridge Campground, Ron B. points out: "Holiday Fourth of July 2022 weekend the start Park was special excitement in downtown Nashville, Indiana a short drive outside the State Park. The town has souvenirs shops in the old 50's style look, dining, groceries, ect..."
Playground access: Most family-oriented campgrounds include play structures. According to Daina C. regarding CERA Sports Corporation, "We love the beautiful peaceful lake, our grandkids love the pool with the slide and rock wall, the mini golf, the paddle boats and the amazing playground."
Site selection strategies: For RVs near North Vernon, Indiana, choosing appropriate sites matters. "If you're camping in Buffalo Ridge loop as the back has sites that are pretty steep," advises Logan E., while Amanda D. suggests: "I would say pay particular attention to the size of the site you're booking as some were pretty small."
Electric service details: Power options vary by campground location. At Indian Lakes RV Campground, Brandie B. reports: "We were assigned a 50 amp site with water and sewer in loop 4B. This is an open loop with very few trees for shade."
Dump station locations: Waste disposal differs between parks. Stephen & Theresa B. note about Woods-N-Waters: "Our site had no sewer hook up but on the way out there is a good dump station. Limited transient sites have sewer."
Seasonal fluctuations: Occupancy patterns affect camping experience. "During our stay we did not access the restroom, laundry, recreation or store areas as we were practicing social distancing," mentions Brandie B., adding, "On weekends there's an increase in golf-cart users and most neighbors are respectful during quiet hours."
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