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ScoutRvino - Lost Acres, LLC
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A relaxing campground for the whole family. Swimming, camp fires, children parks, dog park, small trails, and only 10 minutes from Indiana beach. Love staying here.
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France Park allows pets across all accommodation types, including tent sites, RV spots, and cabins. Most campgrounds in the area maintain standard pet policies, requiring leashes and proper waste disposal. The primitive campsites along the fishing lake provide secluded spots for camping with dogs, while the main campground area offers convenient access to pet-friendly hiking trails. Tall Sycamore Campground and Norway Campground also welcome pets with similar policies. Several reviewers note that France Park's extensive trail network provides excellent opportunities for dog walking, with the trails being well-maintained and suitable for pets of various activity levels. Campgrounds near Royal Center enforce typical quiet hours which apply to barking dogs.
Pet owners appreciate France Park's diverse terrain for dog exercise, with trails surrounding a quarry, waterfall, and fishing lake where dogs can cool off during summer months. The park features primitive camping sites that offer more privacy for those camping with reactive or vocal dogs. Norway Campground includes a dedicated dog park area for off-leash play, a valuable amenity for exercising pets after travel. Most campgrounds in the area are located near the Wabash River, offering additional water access points for dogs who enjoy swimming. During summer months, early morning or evening walks are recommended to avoid hot gravel paths that can burn paw pads. Pet waste stations are limited, so campers should bring their own disposal bags. Wildlife encounters are possible in the more remote camping areas, requiring vigilant pet supervision.
Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Royal Center (58)
1. France Park
"We had no idea it was so close to us too. We packed up the dogs and headed to France Park for a full day of exploring, followed by staying at a primitive campsite."
"Our campsite was an odd size and a tight drive to back into (but it was a busy weekend). We were excited for the waterfall but it was closed off."
from $18 - $45 / night
Check Availability2. Tippecanoe River State Park Campground
"This campground is a great place for families and pets. We camped in the electric part of the park. During our stay we enjoyed the hiking opportunities for us and our dogs."
"There is no pool or camp store and cell service is limited so it is a great place to get away from it all. Lots of kids riding bikes and playing at the playground."
from $14 - $55 / night
Check Availability3. Indiana Beach Campground
"Close to Indiana Beach amusement park. No major highways nearby, so the drive was kind of....strange. At one point we were on a gravel road."
"We used to go camping here every summer when I was a kid so it brought back a little nostalgia we stayed an E567 I would stay away from these they are very muddy kind of tight to turn a 30 foot camper"
4. Morels on the Wabash
from $155 - $225 / night
Check Availability5. Tall Sycamore Campground
from $45 - $55 / night
Check Availability6. Prophetstown State Park Campground
"Well kept and clean area in the plains of Indiana. Great amnesties for the area such as a new, large public pool and a few hiking and biking trails."
"Not too far out of the way, this is Indiana's newest state park, if I'm not mistaken, and it shows. The lower loop is all full hookups with 50, 30, and 20 amp service and respectably woody."
from $50 - $62 / night
Check Availability7. Indiana Beach / Monticello KOA Holiday
"Nice KOA property which sits directly next to - and shares amenities with - the Indiana Beach Campground, next door. Clean facilities and grounds, and friendly staff."
"This campground is connected to the Indiana Beach campground, but this one is much nicer. It's a few dollars more but well worth it for the quiet. They have a pool and a camp store."
8. Rvino - Lost Acres, LLC
"Swimming, camp fires, children parks, dog park, small trails, and only 10 minutes from Indiana beach. Love staying here."
from $53 - $67 / night
Check Availability9. French Post Park
10. Norway Campground
"There’s a dog park, playground, bounce pad, basketball court, pavilion and a great big dam across the street where the fishing is great! Boats are welcome and the staff is great!"
Drive Time
- 40 min from Kokomo, IN
- 49 min from Lafayette, IN
- 1 hr 12 min from South Bend, IN
- 1 hr 18 min from Michigan City, IN
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Royal Center, IN
343 Reviews of 58 Royal Center Campgrounds
Jennifer H.ScoutNorway Campground
Great seasonal park
This park is under new ownership. They have gotten the pool repaired and open and have cleaned up much of the park with more to come. The creek flowing through makes it so cool and peaceful and the animal life is beautiful. Saw a huge crane in the creek today along with a whole duck family…the folks there are friendly. There’s a dog park, playground, bounce pad, basketball court, pavilion and a great big dam across the street where the fishing is great! Boats are welcome and the staff is great!
Steven C.ScoutLove's RV Stop-Demotte IN 394
Clean and convienent
Great stop for the night, It's new, gated and has basic amenities like a General store, Dog park and basketball court and tennis ball court for some activities if you have kids. Plenty of space and Convenient. We reserved and checked in online. The only complaint I had is the site we were at showed a ground fault on the 50amp Circuit so I had to use the 30 amp circuit but it's Nov so no need to run dual ACs minor issue but still make sure your using your EPM devices.
Susan W.
TravelerSalamonie River State Forest
Small Gem, Big Shine!
I return to Salamonie River State Forest year after year because it truly feels like Northeast Indiana’s best-kept secret. This 21‑site primitive campground offers peaceful seclusion, 4 pit toilets, and two water sources—including a spring‑fed spigot with crisp, cold, delicious drinking water. I’ve stayed at several sites, with Site 18 and Site 20 as favorites. Tent‑friendly, small camper-friendly, pet‑friendly, and just $15/night, it sits beside horse trails, hiking routes, and great fishing. A small campground with big shine—highly recommended.
- Burns G.
GuideLost Bridge West State Recreation Area Campgrounds — Salamonie Lake
Lakeside Fun
The beach was clean and fun. Not very busy when we were there, which was nice. We stayed on Campsite 208. Nice size campsite, which good shade. The campsite did have a bigger than expected slope, but nothing horrible. Some campsite s looked amazing and others looked to be in major need of some TLC. Most of the campsites were in need of a fresh layer of gravel for their parking pads. The restrooms were clean, and the hot water was plentiful for my shower. It would have been nice if there were pet station placed around the campground to make it easy for dog walkers to rid themselves of their full poop bags and to provide folks a place to get poop bags if they forgot to bring some. Overall a great weekend.
- Diane T.Traveler
Tippecanoe River State Park Campground
Clean, green and needs to be seen!
This campground is a great place for families and pets.
We camped in the electric part of the park. During our stay we enjoyed the hiking opportunities for us and our dogs.
There were children involved in bike riding and playing at the playground every day and activities like the park Challenge to explore the park in a guided way, looking for local animals and skeletal remains.
Yu can also fish, canoe, Kayak or tube on the Tippecanoe River.
The Comfort Buildings were well lit and clean. They were also well stocked.
There was a horse camp available as well as youth tenting and cabins to rent.
This is a great State Park with more things to offer in addition to the ones mentioned above. We will definitely be back.Check it out for yourself soon!
- DDominic M.Scout
Bachelor Runn Campground
Run down
We camped here for a little over a year and the place has gone downhill fast. Property is hardly kept up, owner allows trashy campers yo be abandoned on the property, most of the people camping here don’t pay, loose dogs and cats run around the campground. Price is $700 for four weeks with electric only. Bath house is disgusting. The area and space is nice but that’s about it
- Melanie H.Scout
Hickory Hills Campground at Bass Lake
Fabulous place for families!
This place was awesome! They have done a lot of updates since we camped there years ago! Great new pool and pool house, FUN petting zoo, gemstone mining for the kids, hayrides, as well as crafts and a scavenger hunt. The grand kids loved this place and ask constantly when they get to go back!
Jennifer K.GuideFrance Park
Wow! Gorgeous Park!
We heard a lot of good things recently about this park. We had no idea it was so close to us too. We packed up the dogs and headed to France Park for a full day of exploring, followed by staying at a primitive campsite.
We took two vehicles since we wanted to leave one at our campsite. Some sites are clustered together, however we lucked out and got one along the fishing lake with no nearby neighbors.
The quarry, wow! It was beyond stunning and never what I expected to see in an Indiana park. We had an amazing hike, checking out the quarry. We ventured out on one more trail and saw the waterfall but headed to our site to set up camp afterwards.
Park was quiet at night for the most part. The RV area isn’t too far away and sound does travel. Lots of people drive golf carts out there. At night you can hear the major highway too, but it didn’t stop us from having a good time.
We will definitely be going back again.
Guide to Royal Center
Situated along the Wabash River watershed, camping near Royal Center offers access to former quarry sites now transformed into recreational areas. The region features limestone terrain with several natural waterfalls scattered throughout the parks. Summer temperatures typically range from 75-85°F with higher humidity, while spring and fall offer cooler temperatures with occasional rain showers.
What to do
Hiking the quarry trails: At France Park, trails wind through former limestone quarries with unique geological features. "I took a 5 mile hike and she spent the day on the beach and swimming in the crystal clear lake. There are sooooo many trails and they are very well maintained, although if it's rained, there may be standing water in some of the lower areas," reports one visitor.
Scuba diving opportunities: For certified divers, France Park offers designated diving areas in the quarry lake. "I scuba dive and this has been a place i grew up diving. u used to be able to dive anytime but now you can only dive when the dive store is open," explains a long-time visitor.
Fishing expedition: Multiple lakes and the Wabash River provide excellent fishing spots. At Tippecanoe River State Park, campers can access river fishing. One camper notes that "fishing was poor according to my husband," so check with locals for current conditions.
What campers like
Fire tower views: Tippecanoe River State Park features an observation tower worth climbing. A visitor mentions, "fire tower climb was beautiful. A nice little place to relax," making it perfect for photographers or those enjoying panoramic views.
Family-friendly swimming: The quarry swimming areas at France Park offer a unique experience. "The swimming beach at the Quarry is very nice," states one camper, while another adds that the park has "crystal clear lake" waters.
Secluded primitive sites: For those seeking privacy, Morels on the Wabash offers intimate camping experiences. A visitor notes, "I love the thought and effort that went into each lodging experience. The TiPi is right on the river and there's also a hot tub available for soaking."
What you should know
Bathroom facilities vary widely: Comfort stations at some parks need attention. At France Park, one camper observed, "the old bathrooms have a lot to be desired. The newer bathrooms are very nice." Similarly, at Indiana Beach Campground, a visitor noted, "Nearest bath house was okay, but definitely showing its age, including broken mirrors."
Seasonal mosquito concerns: Be prepared for insects, especially at Tippecanoe River State Park. A straight-talking camper simply stated: "Worst place for mosquitoes," suggesting bug spray is essential during summer months.
Campsite surface considerations: Many campgrounds use gravel for campsites which can present challenges. One France Park visitor mentioned, "the sites are gravel and they used the huge gravel so it is hard to used stabilizers and also level your unit on."
Tips for camping with families
Playground proximity: When booking sites at Prophetstown State Park, choose strategically. A camper advises, "sites 2,3,4,6,&7 have direct access to a playground & you can watch your children from your site. All the interior sites by comfort station B have direct access to the playground from your site & you can watch your children from your site."
Water park access: Several campgrounds offer swimming amenities beyond natural bodies of water. As one Prophetstown visitor notes, "The best thing about this park is the water park. Not included for camping price but still decent priced. We did go 3 days in a row which cost us $40 total for the weekend."
Bike-friendly paths: For families with children who enjoy cycling, look for paved trails. A Prophetstown visitor highlights that "Bike trails are paved and good for little ones and families."
Tips from RVers
Site leveling challenges: Many dog friendly campgrounds near Royal Center use gravel pads that may present leveling difficulties. At Tall Sycamore Campground, one RVer mentioned the need to "stay away from these [specific sites] they are very muddy kind of tight to turn a 30 foot camper in."
Water access points: When traveling with RVs, note water station locations before setting up. An experienced camper at Tippecanoe River State Park advises: "Get water before setting up at the water station after the small gatehouse. There's 2 sides at the dump station."
Full hookup availability: While several pet-friendly camping areas near Royal Center offer electric hookups, full-service sites are limited. A France Park visitor noted, "The Campground need some updating there are no full hookup sites at all in the park," suggesting RVers should plan accordingly for dump station use.
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