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Best RV Parks & Resorts near Salem, IN

722 Reviews

RV campgrounds near Salem, Indiana include Scottsburg/Raintree Lake KOA with 84 full-hookup sites offering electric, water, and sewer connections. This park accommodates large rigs with pull-through sites and provides amenities such as showers, toilets, trash service, and a market. "The new owners are extremely helpful, hard working and friendly. Many pull through full service sites," noted one visitor who stayed for six nights. Horseshoe Bend RV Campground in Leavenworth offers big-rig friendly spaces with 50-amp electrical service and full hookups situated along the Ohio River, while Grand Trails RV Park in Corydon features alcohol-permitted sites with minimal space between neighboring units. Most parks in the region maintain gravel pads that may require leveling equipment.

During peak seasons, reservations are highly recommended as many parks fill quickly, particularly those near state parks and recreational areas. Full-service RV sites typically range from $25-50 per night depending on hookup levels and location. Several parks operate year-round, including Grand Trails RV Park, though amenities may be limited during winter months. Cell service varies throughout the region with stronger coverage near larger towns. Dump stations are available at most established RV parks, with Scottsburg/Raintree Lake KOA, Buffalo Ridge Campground, and Taylor Ridge Campground all offering sanitary dump facilities. Pet policies generally allow animals with standard restrictions, though guests should verify specific rules when booking. One traveler cautioned about Love's RV Hookup in Leavenworth: "The price is HIGH. With discounts for goodsam and loves connect it was $50/night for 30 amp. The spaces are okay. But it's loud all night because it's a truck stop."

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Best RV Sites Near Salem, Indiana (96)

    1. Taylor Ridge Campground — Brown County State Park

    31 Reviews
    Nashville, IN
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 988-6406

    $23 / night

    "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."

    2. Love's RV Hookup-Leavenworth IN 839

    1 Review
    Leavenworth, IN
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 739-2020

    $37 / night

    3. Grand Trails RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Corydon, IN
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 738-9077

    4. Buffalo Ridge Campground — Brown County State Park

    22 Reviews
    Nashville, IN
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 988-6406

    $23 / 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."

    5. Brooks RV Park - full hookup The safest park in Louisville!

    4 Reviews
    Brooks, KY
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (502) 276-6090

    $45 - $50 / night

    "This RV Park is safe and lovely. All 50 amp full hook up sites.  Every site has a picnic table and a fire pit. There is a nice laundromat, and the paved roads were repaved not long ago. "

    "Nice sized sites, reasonable priced comparied to the KOA, all good full hookups, nicely kept, and most importantly it is in a safe country setting surrounded by large trees and on a dead end road."

    6. Raccoon Ridge Campground — Brown County State Park

    9 Reviews
    Nashville, IN
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 988-6406

    $23 / 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."

    7. Horsemen's Campground — Brown County State Park

    3 Reviews
    Nashville, IN
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 988-6406

    $15 - $22 / 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."

    8. Scottsburg/Raintree Lake KOA

    9 Reviews
    Scottsburg, IN
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 752-4062

    $45 - $125 / night

    "Sites are level, water is good, power is stable at 118 VAC. The sewer entry on our site is plain PVC so we had to use a foam doughnut to secure the elbow with 20' of hose."

    "Added a new saltwater pool, deluxe cabins, deluxe camping sites. All sites have 50/30 AMP. Most with lake views or select a site right nearest the lake."

    9. Rally Group Campground — Brown County State Park

    1 Review
    Nashville, IN
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 988-6406

    $20 - $50 / 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. "

    10. Horseshoe Bend RV Campground

    2 Reviews
    Leavenworth, IN
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 267-3031

    "The campground was very clean and well maintained with gravel sites that were fairly level. Full hookups with 50 amp or 30 amp available. The sites could accommodate up to 5th wheel rigs."

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  • Stephen & Theresa B.
    Jun. 30, 2020

    Shale Bluff Campground — Hardy Lake State Recreation Area

    Just a really nice place to camp and enjoy the lake.

    This is a great State Park offering hiking, swimming, boating, skiing, camping, interpretive naturalist program and the only DNR property in the state of Indiana with a raptor rehabilitation program. The reservoir is 741 acres with boating and fishing plus a huge beach area that is open for swimming. There are four boat launches, fishing piers, fish cleaning stations, archery range, basketball courts, shelter houses, playgrounds, raptor display and more. Hiking trails consist of 5 moderate to easy walks all under 2 miles through Indiana hardwoods, lake shoreline and even a 1700’s cemetery. Camping is in one of two areas; Wooster primitive that has a dozen sites close to the lake and Shale electric consisting of 142 gravel pad sites with 30 amp and 8 premium paved 50 amp sites. Sites are a mix of tree covered and open with most be relatively level providing a picnic table and fire pit. Potable water spigots dispersed throughout the campground and several bathhouse facilities and dump station for your convenience. The campground also has an amphitheater overlooking the lake that offers entertainment and naturalist programs. Convenient location just 15 minutes from the I-65 corridor 38.7766° N, 85.7056° W

  • Craig F.
    Jul. 23, 2019

    Louisville South KOA

    Close to Louisville and Bourbon Tours

    The Louisville South KOA is approximately 25 miles south of downtown Louisville in Shepardsville, KY. The location is easy to find off the exit of 65(which also has a Walmart and other stores nearby to resupply). 

    The campground has both pull through gravel sites, back-in, and tent sites. The sites were close to each other but provided plenty of space for the average sized rig. Many were longer than other KOAs, which enabled the tow vehicle and TT to be parked. Full hook-ups and 30/50 amp services at the sites, some leveling required. The campground store is well stocked and the employees are very friendly. 

    There is a pool(no hot tub-filled in with stones), play/game area, bounce pillow, and 2 miles of hiking trails around the campground. While the campground was nice, there is a lot of“stuff”(old broken trailers, mowers, etc) laying around the edges and in need of mowing between the sites. These items tend to take away from the overall welcoming feeling of the campground. 

    This being said, the wifi was strong and it is very convenient to sightseeing around Nashville, especially for the price of$54 per night.

  • Curtis J.
    Oct. 27, 2020

    Buffalo Trace Park

    Beautiful lake and well maintained park.

    We stayed a few nights at this campground in October.  The campground is made for smaller sizes but we were able to negotiate the main ring road with our 37' travel trailer.  The spot that we had reserved was in an area were we could not get into but we went to the gatehouse and they gave us another spot that was on the main ring road that we were able to park in with no issues.  Cell service was great with Verizon and AT&T service.  The lake was beautiful and the park was well maintained.  Wished the beach, paddle boats, and petting zoo was open...  Still had a great time.  We will surely come back next year when everything is open!!  Had 30 and 50 amp service with water hookups and a dump station at the exit.  Make sure you have plenty of leveling blocks.  We used all of ours and was not level.

  • Shelly S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 7, 2018

    Tipsaw Lake

    Come one come all

    Tipsaw Recreation Area Hoosier National Forest is the place to visit if you have a large group or family event planned.

    We had a good time doing basic camping activities while here, nothing flashy just fun water sports, campfire activities and hiking. ( no signal so appreciate the quiet :)

    5 camping areas which are mostly group based and reservable. Catbrier Loop is the more wide open campground with large RV sites, a pit toilet, pavilion and small field for group events and a path to the beach. Goldenrod (camping side by side) and Primrose (camping around the loop)offer more shade and area to spread out with pit toilets, picnic tables and fire rings. Dogwood has double RV sites and some singles, and you feel more “in the woods” with full canopy coverage. A showerhouse and pit toilet, picnic tables and fire pits. The largest area is Jackpine Loop, good shade, showerhouse and more privacy. 

    The beach area on Tipsaw Lake is very family oriented, nice bathhouse facility, small picnic pavilions on cement walkways and a nice beach with play area for the kids. We did not visit the beach because dogs are not allowed. Adjacent is the boat ramp which is ramp, dock, pit toilet and parking. The dogs had fun here playing in the water along the ramp, not much shore to speak of. 

    The Tipsaw Lake Trail is 5.9 miles of technical rolling hills with complete tree coverage. We hiked it and I noticed that it is a little overgrown but overall a nice trail. With all the rain the trail was muddy and several of the small streams still had water in them. Ticks are bad with the rain and overgrowth so apply your bug spray liberally! 

    In addition to the recreation area there is the Mogan Trailhead in the area which is shared with horses. A zip line Eagles Wing and Citgo gas station. Tell City to the south has the usual stores and fast food for any needed amenities, the ranger station is also located there but closed on the weekends.

    I spoke with several of the camp hosts and they were very informative about the area and took good care of their areas. They also have the firewood if you need some.

  • N
    Jul. 20, 2016

    Paynetown Campground

    Paynetown State Recreation Area

    Paynetown SRA is right on Lake Monroe about 10 minutes from Bloomington, IN. Campsites have a gravel parking pad, picnic table, fire-ring, and electrical hookups. Restrooms & showers were about average... not great/not bad. A private company rents kayaks, jet skis, boats, and paddleboards from the camp-store in the SRA. There are beaches, a nature center, & playgrounds, so it seems very family friendly. There's a cool little pizza place right down the road too. This is the perfect place to camp for a weekend of fun on Lake Monroe. It's also only about 20 minutes from Lake Lemon.

  • James S.
    Feb. 14, 2019

    Camp Carlson Army RV Park

    Small quiet dispersed

    Very quiet. Two fenced dog runs that were slightly overgrown when we first arrived but were cut when the rain allowed. Paved roads throughout but very few paved sights. WIFI and cell service very limited would advise a antenna for long term. Office personnel were extremely helpful and understanding. I had truck problems and it extended our stay so I just had to move trailer to different site. Ft Knox is just a few miles away.

    Overall this is a great FamCamp. Will definitely stay again.

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Feb. 16, 2021

    Two Rivers Campground

    Very Nice!

    Two Rivers is a fairly new, city run campground close to I-71 and adjacent to the Ohio and Kentucky Rivers. All sites are FHU, about half of them are pull-through and all are on level pads for the rig with adjoining concrete pads with picnic tables. There is a playground for kids, a very nice bathhouse and free WiFi. We’ve stayed here on our way to and from Nashville and are doing so again this year. Can’t recommend enough!

  • GThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 3, 2022

    Brown County-Nashville KOA

    Great forest area

    We called for reservations less than two weeks in advance, and they only had one site left. If coming from the north-west, try to arrive before dark as the road over the hills to this place is beautiful, but narrow and forested with some trees very close to the roadway. The entrance road to the campground is quite steep. We arrived after the office had closed, so they had left an envelope taped to the door with our name and a map to our site. We were in the full-hookup, back-in RV sites connected with the cabins but they are across the street so they’re not too connected if you don’t know who’s in the cabin nearest you. Most of the other rigs in this row seemed to be long-term. We were on the end opening onto trees and the gravel cul de sac. It’s beautiful.

    Pads are gravel and we did need to use several leveling blocks on our site, which made for a doosey of a bottom step into and out of our trailer. This end of the park is very quiet, with dark skies at night for stargazing and lovely field and forest sounds. Even though the office had closed a couple of hours before, the owner Bruce came by after we had set up to make sure we were in ok. Thoughtful!

    The “patio” pad for the picnic table is 12” concrete blocks. It was mostly level, but not near the edge near our tow vehicle. Tripped a few times; these blocks should be redone.

    We needed some trailer work while we were here, so asked the owner for recommendations. The manager Ed then came by after the guy had come to be sure we were pleased with the recommendation.

    Bathrooms were a short walk up the hill to the office. Pretty good, though they often needed supplies restocked.

    We would definitely stay here again. We stayed in site 9.

  • Stephen & Theresa B.
    Jun. 12, 2020

    Madison City Park

    Great Ohio River Views

    This spot is perfect for immersing yourself in the local culture of the historic river town of Madison , Indiana. The campground is managed by the City of Madison and is located on prime Ohio River waterfront. The campground offers 34 class A sites; 24 have 30 amp and 10 providing 50 amp electric. Dump station available along with restrooms and showers. No tent camping allowed. Sites 1 through 18: Daily$40, Weekly$240. Sites 19 through 34: Daily$30, Weekly$180. The campground is seasonal running from April through October and reservations can be made in advance by email only madisoncampground98@yahoo.com. Sites are very close together with little privacy however; location is the trade off. You can easily walk to everything; river walk, local dining hot spots, grocery, wineries, brewery, antique stores and several historic sites. The towns architecture is not to be missed...so take a stroll around town. Many activities take place along the riverfront during the season; so plan ahead to make sure a site is available. This is not about the campground...it's all about the location.

Guide to Salem

The Salem, Indiana region sits among the rolling hills of southern Indiana, with elevations ranging from 500-800 feet. This area experiences four distinct seasons with humid summers, colorful falls, and moderate winters. Most campgrounds maintain gravel pads and are situated within 30 miles of Salem, with highest occupancy occurring during fall color season from mid-October through early November.

What to do

Hiking trails access: Brown County State Park offers multiple trail options ranging from easy to difficult. "The park has lots of different trails, a nature center, a pool, a lodge with a pool/park, large and small cabins for rent, various overlooks, playgrounds, historical sites, a fire watch tower you can go in, beautiful gathering places, daily activities throughout the park, a horse stables, amphithéâtre, a restaurant, a gift store, and much more," notes Anna A. about Horsemen's Campground.

Mountain biking adventures: The park contains almost 30 miles of purpose-built trails for riders of all skill levels. "The mountain biking is excellent, with purpose built trails for beginner to expert (flow, berms, rollers, jumps...)," reports TMB about Buffalo Ridge Campground. Fall weekends see the highest trail usage with an average of 150+ cyclists daily.

Boating opportunities: Some campgrounds provide direct water access for fishing and boating. At Horseshoe Bend RV Campground, campers appreciate the "great views of the Ohio River and an occasional barge," according to Randy S. This campground maintains a dedicated boat ramp with parking for trailers.

What campers like

Spacious wooded sites: Many campgrounds feature mature trees and natural spacing between sites. At Raccoon Ridge Campground, "Tons of campsites and most have decent trees and privacy (even many of the electric/RV spaces looked nice). As tent campers, we stayed in raccoon ridge which was excellent (quiet)," reports Melissa W.

Clean facilities: Restrooms and shower houses are typically well-maintained across most campgrounds. Brian O. notes: "All the rest rooms are spotlessly clean. We were there mid-week, so very few of the 480 (!) sites were occupied, except in Buffalo Ridge, the primary RV loop."

Seasonal activities: Campgrounds often organize special events throughout the year. "Went for fall break & their Halloween week! So much fun," says Shannon C. about Raccoon Ridge Campground. Many campgrounds decorate for Halloween with organized trick-or-treating during October weekends.

What you should know

Elevation and terrain: The region has significant elevation changes requiring leveling equipment for most RVs. "The park is situated in massive hills and valleys," notes one reviewer about Horsemen's Campground. Another camper at Taylor Ridge Campground advises, "Pay particular attention to the size of the site you're booking as some were pretty small. Also, some sites were fairly sloped as well."

Site selection strategy: Research specific site dimensions before booking. "I would say pay particular attention to the size of the site you're booking as some were pretty small. Also, some sites were fairly sloped as well," advises Amanda D. about Taylor Ridge Campground. Sites on outer loops typically offer more privacy than interior locations.

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