Best RV Parks near Plainfield, IN

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560 Reviews of 80 Plainfield Campgrounds

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  Richard H.

  Scout

  

  September 8, 2024

  White River Campground

  Great spot for camping

  We are here for just one night as we are headed back to Georgia. I used the Dyrt search and in this area I looked at this place and boy am I glad I did. I wish it were closer to home. We are next to the river and we are loving it. Beautiful sites and family friendly. Staff are great too.

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  patti J.

  Scout

  

  September 7, 2024

  Heartland Resort

  Staff were helpful

  This would most likely be a last resort for us.  Went to our campsite only to find someone else using it.  Not what you need after driving 400-500 miles.  Had to go back to the office and ultimately took a different site after dirty looks from the poachers.

  Then the staff told us there was music that night after we told them we just wanted a peaceful nights sleep so we moved to another site further away from the jam session. Whew a lot of work to be here.  Cannot recall being impresses with the bathrooms/showers.

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  Joel K.

  Guide

  

  August 26, 2024

  Shades State Park Campground

  Nice campground, but not perfect

  Stayed here recently and overall the trip was a 10, but as for the campground itself there are somethings that could definitely be better.

  First, for all intents and purposes the sites are not marked.  At some point years ago they stencil painted the numbers both on the concrete parking block and on the ground near the entry pad for each site, but obviously over time most of these are worn away.  It's very difficult to find your actual site, even during the day when it's not busy.  At night, or with a campground full of people - not a chance.   Even more perplexing is why it's still like this when it's so easy to fix.

  Second, on the back loop, where we were, almost every car we saw was going the wrong way around the loop.  I've never seen this before and wasn't just one car.  There is a sign at the start of the loop indicating it's one direction, so not sure why this happens.

  Third, they have a camp store at the entry to the family campground, but it was never open in the time we were there, which was Friday / Saturday / Sunday, during the summer, so not sure what the situation was.

  Fourth, while the campground does have functional flush bathroom and shower, they only have one, and the rest are pit toilets, so depending on how far your site is from the building, it could be a very long walk, especially at night.

  The front gate to the park did have covered firewood, but the hours of the gate operation were not clear.  The sites themselves were fine, but not particularly deep, and some are basically completely exposed to all the foot and vehicle traffic going to the toilets, the dumpsters, or just driving around, so basically zero privacy.

  We did drive into Crawfordsville, which took about 20 minutes, and it was very nice with a local college (Wabash) and plenty of retail options to restock, grab a cold beverage, or refill the tank before driving home. 

  Would I stay here again, yes 100%, but be prepared and plan ahead.  Would I recommend this to others?  Meh.

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  James P.

  Legend

  

  August 26, 2024

  Crawfordsville KOA

  Nice KOA

  Shade, grass, and gravel sites. A lot better than most KOAs. They ask that you not put outdoor rugs on grass; no problem as grass is nice. Sites 1-10 are your best bet for Starlink if that’s what you have; best opening through tree canopy of the northern sky. Pet friendly; counted three cats and a dog in the office when I checked in. Was given the option of choosing my site out of the seven available for my reservation. A mix of long term residents and travelers; some of the long term resident sites were a little junky.

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  Jeremy B.

  Scout

  

  July 20, 2024

  Glo Wood Campground

  Simple but good

  Definitely a little dated. Picnic tables cracked plastic. My site was missing fire ring but many had them. Most sites really wet but gravel pads were close to level, needed to raise one side 1”.

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  Josie W.

  Traveler

  

  July 12, 2024

  Blackwell Campground — Hoosier National Forest

  Spacious Camping

  We really liked the set up of this campsite. The fire rings were spread apart amidst a green hill. There was some shade available around the edges. Plenty of room to spread out from your neighbors; it wasn’t too busy when we were there (a Thursday). Camp accesses two trailheads directly. There were two bathrooms, a place for garbage, and potable water. Screech owls and active birds made it an exciting evening.

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  Jerry D.

  Scout

  

  July 8, 2024

  Camp Buckwood

  Very Nice and Freindly

  Stayed two nights, tent camping. It was a great time meeting new people and exploring the surrounding area.

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  Stephanie C.

  Traveler

  

  July 8, 2024

  Hickory Hills Camp Resort

  Perfect RV Resort south of Indianapolis

  We were so fortunate to have found The Retreat at Hickory Hills and stay there for a month! There’s two pools, a pickle ball court, a basketball half court, farm animals, golf cart trails, kayak/canoe/row boats, exploring creeks, fishing, a dog park, several playgrounds, Gaga ball, tether ball, volleyball, frisbee golf and several weekend activities for everyone. Saturday mornings were our favorite where we could get biscuits and gravy, coffee and the kids had craft time. It’s definitely worth bringing mountain bikes or renting their golf carts to explore their golf cart trails! We went out on these several times and it never got old! Staff and campers were welcoming and friendly. We still haven’t stopped talking about how CLEAN they keep everything. The sites were large and they’re still expanding and adding more sites. There’s a seasonal campers area and an overnight or monthly area. We stayed in the overnight/monthly area. It was peaceful and relaxing throughout the week and lively during the weekend. It was a wonderful balance!! We’ll definitely be back.

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  L J.

  Scout

  

  July 3, 2024

  CERA Sports Corporation

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  Cynthia K.

  Legend

  

  June 28, 2024

  Taylor Ridge Campground — Brown County State Park

  Meh

   First off- Brown County is a lovely park. This review is only for the campground. 

  The only time we ever camped here was in 2003 when we had 3 kids & a popup. New to the park I thought the Racoon Ridge Loop looked good & picked site 121. Bad mistake! We stayed 3 nights & every night we had a weird thing happen. The worst was the bat that found it's way into the popup one night. None of it was in any way Brown County's fault, but we never went back. 

  We were staying at Paynetown recently & decided to visit Brown County & the campground. The mirror tag helped with this. We visited on a Saturday morning in late June. The whole campground was full & it was jumpin'!

   We skipped Buffalo Ridge. Raccoon Ridge is the smallest loop. Close sites. Our former site 121 has a pit toilet right next to it now. There's several sites along the main road, also very close to each other & right on the road.

   I thought that Taylor Ridge was the best loop based on my memories from 2003. It's really a long warren of close sites, some with terrible inclines.

   I was able to write down a few sites I thought would work- Sites with no one close by: 193/194/266. 

  265 was the only pull thru I saw, but there may be others. 

  End of loop: 317/318 

  Ridge view from your site: 310/311/312/313/314 

  Random sites that looked ok: 179/188/215/223/225/242/259/260/265/277/280/287/422- these sites are just what I eyeballed while the husband was cruising down the main road. 

  We decided we were never going to camp here again. The sites are too close together. There's too many people crammed in a small space. If you go be aware that summer weekends & leaf peeper season will be very busy. The middle of the week or shoulder season would probably be your best bet for a more relaxing experience.

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  Cynthia K.

  Legend

  

  June 27, 2024

  Yellowwood State Forest

  Just did a drive thru

   This is a State Forest campground near Nashville, Indiana. Primitive camping. Pit toilets only. This is by Yellowwood Lake, so boating & fishing opportunities. 

  All these sites are first come, first serve. No reservations. 

  There's a Forest Office with area information & a small display. 

  There's several trails of varying length. 

  Believe it or not- gold panning is a thing here! You need a permit.

  They rent boats at the Forest Office. Electric motor only.

   There's several camping loops. There's a horse camp also. 

  The boat ramp is near the horse camp loop.

   We didn't go down the Red Pine Loop, but did check out White Oak/Redbud& Black Gum.

   Hickory loop is right off the road & the sites are visible from the road. They looked nicely spaced.

  White oak loop had several nice sites. Redbud is close to a building they call a camp store. It may have been many years ago, but not open now.

   Several picnic spots by the lake. The best site in Redbud would be 39. Large site with some shade. I would also say 38, but site 37 is directly behind it. This is the camp host spot, so occupied. These sites are near the pit toilets.

  The best spot in Black Gum would be site 75. Large site at the end of the loop & right by the lake.

   If you go back to Hwy 46 where the road split on your way in, follow the sign to the dam. Just a large earthen dam, but there's trail heads here. There's the Scarce O' Fat Trail which has been mentioned on the Facebook Indiana Hiking page.

  $13 per night regular camping.$16 per night for horseman's.

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  Cynthia K.

  Legend

  

  June 25, 2024

  Hardin Ridge

  National Forest

   We did a drive through to check out the campground. It was $8 for day use, self pay.

  This is a beautiful campground. There's 4 loops with 30 & 50 amp. 2 loops with no electric.

   Well spaced all tucked into the trees on a ridge. Also some carry in sites.

   If we tented camped still I'd be in heaven! 

  You can reserve sites, or some are first come first served.

  Shower/restroom with pit toilets scattered around. 

  3 trails. A beach, picnic areas& a boat launch. 

  This seems less popular than Paynetown, but a lot quieter!!

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  Matt M.

  Traveler

  

  June 25, 2024

  Indiana State Fairgrounds Campground

  Not what we were expecting!

  We traveled to Indianapolis for the Olympic Swimming Time Trials. Stayed here 2 nights with our 2 grand-daughters. The area we stayed was directly adjacent to a bike path. It was separated by a fence and there was a gate right next to our site. The gate was locked however the gates were far enough apart that someone could get between them. Our first night, someone actually did this and walked right behind our site.

  The shower house was in serious need of some improvements! Old, dark, leaky pipes. 

  The area was OVERLY well lit, to the point we were hanging sleeping bags over the windows to try and make it somewhat dark inside the camper! 

  Getting to the sites took some figuring out also. We entered at the main gate to the fairgrounds and there were no signs directing us to the sites. Had to use GPS with satellite view to figure our way there. 

  For comparison, we've stayed at the Iowa State Fairgrounds and this is a night and day difference. Iowa Fairgrounds sites are $20 less per night, very nice shower facilities and plenty of room between sites. 

  We would stay here again but we'd need to exhaust all other options first.

  BTW, the price listed is wrong. We paid $50/night.

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  Danny F.

  Scout

  

  June 25, 2024

  Columbus Woods-N-Waters Kampground

  Quiet and spacious

  Very convenient location off of interstate 65, very quiet and spacious park with tons of shade. Will definitely park here again.

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  Holdun R.

  Guide

  

  June 17, 2024

  Camp Atterbury Campground

  Great 1st experience

  This was my first time at a campsite, so I don't have other sites to compare to. Overall, my experience was great. Clean area with lots of amenities. They stack free firewood at your campsite to burn. I'm military, so the gunfire, canon fire, and helicopters didn't bother me at all. Those things don't happen all the time though.

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  Jonathan P.

  Scout

  

  June 9, 2024

  Hidden Paradise Campground

  Love this place

  This is one of the best camping experiences I’ve had. Wonderful atmosphere and staff. Will totally be coming back

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  Jonathan P.

  Scout

  

  June 8, 2024

  Woods Campground

  Horrible

  The owner came up hot headed and very upset. I don’t know if they were having a bad day. The place looks like trash and has a very poor layout

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  cathyL

  Guide

  

  June 7, 2024

  Turkey Run State Park Campground — Turkey Run State Park

  Fabulous Park, Nice Campground

  Turkey Run is a fabulous state park with a nice campground. My only complaint about the campground is that many sites are in an open, level area without a lot of trees or bushes between them. You don’t have a lot of privacy. Two sections of the campground, with the higher numbered sites, are much more wooded. If I go again, I will try to be there!

  But the campground has two large modern bathrooms that are cleaned regularly. It also has clean well maintained vault toilets throughout the campground. Best of all, from the back of the campground you can access Trail 7, a moderate level trail that leads unexpectedly to a small stream running past a recessed cave. It’s a peaceful spot.

  Be advised that a “moderate” hike at Turkey Run can be challenging, with plenty of steps up and down the hillsides. Many of the trails go along stream beds, so you often need to make your way across the rocks to avoid wet feet. Be prepared with hiking boots and sticks.

  There are two covered bridges on the edges of the park. Be sure to check them out!

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  Staci W.

  Guide

  

  May 30, 2024

  Turkey Run State Park Campground — Turkey Run State Park

  Pros and Cons you Should Know beforehand

  Turkey Run is arguably the most popular campground (and state park) in Indiana and has its pros and cons.

  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. Some camp sites have zero privacy while others have a little. Either way, if you’re here on a weekend, you’ll definitely have neighbors close by. You can see the entire campground via google maps street view, just FYI

  This is a very family friendly campground and you will see lots of kids on bicycles flying around. I’ve stayed here a few times, and no matter the day of the week or the time of year, there are always lots of kids.

  This campground has a raccoon “problem” due to campers having poor camp etiquette and feeding them. They come out of the woods towards dusk looking for food. They will come right up to you without hesitation, so don’t be alarmed if there’s one next to you while you cook s’mores over your fire (ask me how I know, hah). They will take any food that is left out. Do not turn your back to your dinner table at any time if there’s food out.

  On my last visit to turkey run (I’ve camped here 3 or 4 times) I arrived to my campsite and someone had left dog food out for the raccoons in little piles all over the place which was super disappointing. Additionally, my neighbors didn’t put their campfire out when they packed up and left.

  Perhaps I’m just used to camping in other areas where you have to worry about bears and burning the forests down…But campers here just aren’t as mindful or respectful of the campground.

  The restrooms and showers (at least the one I use at this campground) is modernized and cleaned daily but there’s no dish pit/wash room available if you cook. Just be prepared to clean up accordingly and put trash in trash receptacles. There are a few vault toilets in the campground as well.

  You can hike from the CG into the state park (highly recommend. It’s gorgeous!) just wear shoes that youre willing to get wet.

  Overall, it’s a beautiful state park with a conveniently located campground. It’s not the best campground ever but for Indiana standards, it’s great. Even with my complaints, I always return because I enjoy visiting and hiking through the state park.

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  Julie H.

  Traveler

  

  May 4, 2024

  Rockville Lake County Park

  Spring beauty

  I stayed by the lake, the spaces there are parallel to the road. Which gives you a beautiful view of the lake. I was there early in April when all the flowering trees were in bloom! Full hook up made it even the nicer!

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  Brett B.

  Guide

  

  April 29, 2024

  Yellowwood State Forest

  Great Camping & Fishing Combo

  Lots of primitive campsites here. Many have short trails from them to the lake edge, making for some great night fishing with a cozy fire to return to.

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  Donald S.

  Traveler

  

  April 14, 2024

  Hardin Ridge

  Hoosier National Forest

  This place is deluxe. Sites are spacious. Good space between campsites. Restrooms are clean. Well maintained facility

  Staff are very friendly and helpful

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  Scott B.

  Guide

  

  February 11, 2024

  Taylor Ridge Campground — Brown County State Park

  Awesome place to stay

  We had a blast. Rode horses, hiked geocached, lots to do.

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  Gary B.

  Scout

  

  November 22, 2023

  Heartland Resort

  Geared for permanent camper

  The power and water pressure was just fine. The campsite was muddy and needed maintenance. Let's just say it was" Rustic". Office staff were very polite.

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  Wendy T.

  Ranger

  

  October 24, 2023

  Taylor Ridge Campground — Brown County State Park

  Very roomy

  The roads are not marked very well and it took a bit to find our site which needed level blocks and is just wide enough for the Rv. Nice to have water supply within 10 feet. Very quiet, shady paved sites in Taylor’s Ridge loop.

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  Nicole P.

  Scout

  

  October 22, 2023

  Friends O' Mine Campground & Cabins

  Friendly & Convenient

  New owners are great! The whole staff was friendly and helpful. Minutes from state park and downtown. Big rig friendly sites, Tmobile worked perfectly, facilities clean and weekend activities made the stay enjoyable for our kids.

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  Douglas T.

  Ranger

  

  October 13, 2023

  Hidden Paradise Campground

  Saint Paul, In….We’d definitely stay again

  We came in at 10 pm in search for our site. It’s about a 1/2 mile from the main road. It’s a big place we noticed at daylight. Nice playground, appears they have some cabins to be rented, some sites were on the water, very clean and maintained. 40 miles from Greenwood, In. Sites are large and easy to maneuver our 42’ 5th wheel. Our site had full hookup, flat ground so easy setup. The only cos are- while the campground sign can be seen from the main road on the way in- it all disappears in the dark after you turn onto the road. It’s needs to be marked better. Had there been arrows or signs it would have made it SO much easier. Day or night. We felt our way to the office since there were a few roads going in opposite directions. The girl said she’d leave our paperwork at the office. No paperwork or maps. This little road is quite narrow, has some pretty tight turns with trees on both sides and in the night it’s hard to tell where the rear end of your camper is on the turns where there are trees close to the road, if it’s a long one like ours. So needing to back up would literally be a nightmare. We drove down this little road quite a while unsure if we were heading in the right direction for the office. An office sign finally appeared like a beacon in the night about 3/4 mile off the main road- but at that point if we would have been incorrect it would have been a long way to back up our 42’ in the dark on these little roads. A lot of campgrounds make this mistake. They don’t plan on people coming in at night into a strange campground. There were several roads leading in different directions and it was hard to tell which one was the “main” road had there been directionals showing which road went to which sites would have been helpful. Site numbers were hard to see unless you walked up to each site with a flashlight. Not sure why campgrounds make their site numbers so allusive. Either they aren’t marked at all, they’re so small you can hardly see them or there is no rhyme or reason as to where they put them. Consistency would be great!!!!! It was just very difficult to navigate in a strange campground in the dark. Like many I’m sure we ended up just walking in front of the truck with a flashlight to be able to see the numbers. We avoid setting up in the dark at all costs because it’s absolutely the worst but sometimes you just get caught for various reasons- and there should be a better way.