Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Patoka Lake

Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Patoka Lake

567 Reviews of 84 Patoka Lake Campgrounds

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  Jon R.

  Scout

  Oct. 14, 2025

  Nighthawk Forest

  Nighthawk Forrest Sept 2024

  Great little campground with accessible trails and small pond. I had a primitive site with pad. Nestled in the trees gave off nice shade. They have showers and ice available (but didn’t know about the ice until I was checking out). About 15 minutes from Patoka Lake. I would recommend this campground if in the area.

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  Lindsey D.

  Scout

  Jun. 6, 2016

  Patoka Lake Campground

  Patoka Lake Traditions

  My Aunt loves their trips to Patoka Lake & I can relate as to why after this weekend. We went for a wedding at the marina & ended by a lovely cove. The sites all had close access to restroom facilities & they were expectantly clean. Everyone was very polite & having a great family time. We are planning our next trip in the very near future!

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  amanda V.

  Scout

  Mar. 18, 2024

  Patoka Lake Campground

  Love this park!

  Patoka Lake has become our go-to campground for many reasons. The nature center is a delightful feature, offering a serene escape into the beauty of the surrounding area. The spacious campsites add to the allure, providing ample room for relaxation and enjoyment. It's worth noting that there are no water hookups, so remember to fill your tank before arriving at your site. During our visit over fall break, the Halloween festivities and trick-or-treating added an extra layer of fun to our experience. We also had the pleasure of exploring the local winery and brewery, which were a big hit with our group. The abundance of activities at this state park ensures there's never a dull moment. However, it's important to exercise caution due to the high volume of boats in and out of the campground. Parents with small children should be especially vigilant, as vehicles towing trailers with boats are constantly coming and going. Despite this, our love for Patoka Lake remains unwavering. It's truly a special place that we look forward to returning to time and time again.

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  Brady R.

  Guide

  Oct. 27, 2020

  Paynetown Campground

  Lake Views - Good for Covid

  With COVID, it seems that everyone...and then more people are going camping. It's a bittersweet type of situation. Nevertheless, it's been very hard to find decent camping in Indiana that isn't packed in like sardines, while also trying to escape the city and get into nature - not around more people.

  Luckily, a friend and I came here last October and this place was great. We got a non electric site and were in the middle of the sites. We had a great lake view and were very happy with our setup. It was a pull-through site, although not all are like that. We were able to set up in no time. 

  We had lots of space, away from our neighbors. The campstore had wood and random items that you might need should you forget. We were just steps away from the lake and enjoyed walking down there every morning. There aren't the best hiking trails around, so you'll need to drive to the nearby Brown County or National Forest to hike on trails that are actually worth the time. 

  I will add that the setup is a bit odd for non-electric. You basically had to pull up to the gatehouse, get your reservation info, then do a U-turn and go back out past the campstore in order to get to your campground. Very odd setup to say the least.

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  Nick S.

  Guide

  Jul. 20, 2016

  Newton Stewart State Rec Area - Patoka Lake

  Good campground, bad weather :(

  Campsites had paved parking pads, picnic table, fire-ring, and electrical hookups. Restrooms and showers were clean. Lot's of open space and nothing really separating you and your neighbors. This SRA is right on Patoka Lake, so there's plenty to do on the water - boating, fishing, floating cabins, beaches. There's also a disc golf course, archery range, and plenty of paved & dirt trails. It also has a great nature center. Unfortunately our trip got cut short due to very high winds, but we will definitely be back!

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  Liz W.

  Scout

  Jul. 7, 2024

  Tipsaw Lake

  Great Camp Spot for Families

  Besides picking the only weekend where the camp had plumbing issues… my 4 year old daughter and I loved this place. This was my first time camping in Indiana and it did not let me down! The rangers were very nice and was pleased to answer any of my questions, the lake and bathrooms were clean and the place was nice and quiet. I’ll be back again.

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  Lori

  Scout

  Jul. 11, 2021

  Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph

  Fun family campground

  This is a great location near the lake, dog park and community center and has excellent internet access.

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  Kelsie E.

  Guide

  Oct. 16, 2021

  Buffalo Trace Park

  Great lake view

  The sites are well-spaced and there’s a beautiful lake where you can kayak, canoe, fish, let your dog swim, etc. Disc golf is the big activity at this park. Awesome walking path and a petting zoo. The park is exceptionally clean. Sites on the lake view side are noisy due to traffic on the highway.

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  shauna

  Scout

  Aug. 20, 2022

  Scottsburg/Raintree Lake KOA

  Still developing

  Owners are fantastic. They will get to a 5 as they continue their hard work making it an awesome place. New owners took over 4 months ago. They have many activities (was yogi bear till it was sold) put put, bowling, chess, volleyball, fishing. Dog park, Play ground was nicely done. Lake has lots of algae. Pool is brand new. It is by highway however, that did not bother us personally. I will visit again and would consider seasonal. Service id rate them a 5. Wonderful people and the place as much potential.