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Charlestown State Park Campground offers full pet accommodation across tent sites, RV hookups, cabins, and glamping options. Pets remain on leash throughout the park, with designated walking areas along the Ohio River trails. The park features 30 and 50-amp electric hookups, water, and sewer connections for RV campers traveling with pets. Deam Lake State Recreation Area consistently receives positive reviews for clean facilities while welcoming pets, particularly at their Cardinal Cabins which provide excellent privacy for families with dogs. The bathrooms are exceptionally well-maintained with no bugs and antibacterial soap at every sink. Louisville North Campground accepts pets but maintains tight spacing between sites, making it better suited for overnight stays rather than extended camping with active dogs.
Knobstone Trail permits dogs throughout its 58-mile hiking path, often called Indiana's "Little AT" for its challenging terrain and elevation changes. The trail provides numerous backcountry camping opportunities for hikers with dogs, though pet owners should be vigilant about ticks, particularly in spring months. Water access points appear every 5-10 miles along the route, but quality varies by season, requiring proper filtration for both human and pet consumption. Jefferson Memorial Forest Campground in nearby Kentucky allows pets at Horine Reservation while offering hiking opportunities through forested terrain. Buffalo Trace Park provides pet-friendly electric sites with access to a lake where dogs can cool off during summer camping trips. Most campgrounds enforce standard pet policies including waste cleanup, current vaccinations, and keeping pets attended at all times.
"We biked throughout the park and hiked 4 of the trails, 3 of which were pretty rugged and all had elevation changes for a good hiking challenge. "
"It's a fairly new park on the site that used to be the Indiana Ammunition Plant. Good-sized sites with a very helpful staff. I hiked trail 2 and found the waterfall and several other gorgeous views."
from $33 - $40 / night
Check Availability"There are horse trails, a beach, and great water for swimming/kayaking/canoeing. It is pet friendly as well. The bath house in our area was older but fairly clean."
"The trails had pretty good with signage, but The Lake Vista Trail had downed trees every 50 feet. The vista wasn't all that great. Although this is has 1300 acres this is a hikers park."
from $33 - $64 / night
Check Availability"Close to shopping and restaurants. We will stay here again when back in the Louisville area."
"If you are looking to be close to downtown Louisville, this is the campground for you. The staff was super nice and the location is very convenient for getting downtown."
from $40 - $45 / night
Check Availability"The KT is rugged and has lots of elevation gains over short distances. Everywhere you hike there are lovely vistas and lots of fossils on the trail snd creek beds."
"Most people, even Hoosiers don't realize the Knobstone Trail exists. It's often referred to The Little AT by those who know about it. It's no walk in the park."
"Tent sites have so many trees surrounding them. If you're looking for more privacy anything off of the loop will do just fine."
"Just a guess, but I would say around 1.5 acres. About 2/3 of this site is open, grassy field. The other 1/3 is shaded."
from $15 - $30 / night
Check Availability"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 lake was beautiful and the park was well maintained. Wished the beach, paddle boats, and petting zoo was open... Still had a great time. "
from $12 - $60 / night
Check Availability"If you live outside of Indiana you have to pay a $9 entrance fee on top of the campground reservation fee, which makes for a pricey weekend trip for those on a budget."
"No sewer or water hookup as you would expect at most Indiana State Parks. The sites are extremely spacious and plenty of sites with shade."
from $20 - $35 / night
Check Availability"there’s parking after a decrepit gravel road and suitable for camping. there are campsites along the trail just have to find them"
"The lake is GORGEOUS. Sites have mature trees, variety of singing birds. Really nice stay here as we were passing through."
"A lot of things to do around the campground, and kids will absolutely love it."
from $45 - $125 / night
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GuideThere was lots to do at this KOA. There was corn hole, ladder ball, pool, walking trails, access to the river, cat fish pond, small dog park, and washers & dryers. You could bring your RV, travel trailer, tent camp, or rent a cabin. I’m sure I’m forgetting something. The spots were close together. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The park was clean and well maintained.
GuideOut of all places I've camped in Indiana, this is, by far, the worst. Please note that this is for the non-electric sites. Reasons for the low rating:
We were lucky enough to find a campsite (#118) very far away from the playground which was surrounded by grasses that separated the campsites surrounding you which was very nice. Again, the raccoons were horrible though.
GuideThe staff are super helpful. The site we had was for a 38’ RV. Full hookups, dog park, lots of places to walk, even trails. We had a great stay here and will most likely come back next time we’re near Louisville.
GuideThe 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.
ScoutOwners 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.
GuideGorgeous property with such kind and friendly owners. New owners that are making improvements to the property but it is so nice already.
The lake is GORGEOUS. Sites have mature trees, variety of singing birds. Really nice stay here as we were passing through. There is a sand volleyball net, gah gah ball, dog park, playground, mini golf (not ready for summer yet), and a new pool soon (concrete poured the other day).
Campground is a few miles from interstate and right off the highway so some highway noise but still a great picturesque place.
We will definitely stay here again if we are in the area .
LegendWe received an information email the day before prior to arrival with general info and wifi password plus how to pre check in. The morning of arrival, we received another email with specific instructions to not trust GPS and follow their instructions. Our Trip Wizard and Waze GPS instructions actually brought us right to the campground (CG). Since we had pre checked in, we were instructed in the directions email to go directly to deluxe pull-through site 78, where our welcome package would be in the electrical box. The site was plenty long enough for our 40’ toy hauler and F450. Not sure why this is a deluxe site as its gravel with a picnic table and portable fire pit? The utilities were more towards the front of the pad with no issues reaching the connections. It was a nice touch to see a small cement circle pad on the sewer connection. This is a new CG, so amenities like the laundry and gift shop were not opened yet. Water pressure was good. We got 4 bars on Verizon and 3 bars 5G on T-Mobile. We used our T-Mobile Internet versus Starlink. It would not have been an issue to use satellite as there are no mature trees in the campground. They have one large(about 1/4 acre) fenced dog area. The dog park slopes down a hill and connects with a fence that goes around the property. Do not throw small balls down the hill as they can go through the fence and there’s no way to recover the ball due to no openings/gates near by to get to the back of the dog park. There’s also a smaller fenced dog area near the front of the CG. Great customer service before and during our stay.
GuideRest stops leading up to this RV spot were under construction. This was a last minute decision. It was late and I didn’t want to drive in the dark anymore. The price is HIGH. With discounts for goodsam and loves connect it was $50/night for 30 amp. The dog park at this loves is very nice and the spaces are okay. But it’s loud all night because it’s a truck stop. I like the idea of this for loves but the price needs to reflect it. $25/night. No one is staying longer than that and it’s a better deal.
RangerThis campground is very family-friendly and fun. There are horse trails, a beach, and great water for swimming/kayaking/canoeing. It is pet friendly as well. The bath house in our area was older but fairly clean. We felt like there was good spacing between the sites, and we weren’t too close to our neighbors. Beautiful in the Fall!
Sellersburg camping options sit within southern Indiana's Ohio River Valley region, where rolling hills transition to limestone valleys. The area maintains moderate temperatures through spring and fall, with summer highs reaching 90°F and higher humidity levels. Winter camping remains available at select parks with temperatures typically ranging from 20-40°F during coldest months.
Hiking at Clifty Falls State Park: Located about 45 minutes from Sellersburg, the park offers challenging elevation changes with multiple waterfall viewing opportunities. "My daughter and I stayed in the NON-electric loop, site 122 on this most recent trip. This site was very well shaded but did not have a lot of grassy areas. The park is a beautiful park with lots of hiking, 3 waterfalls, a cave, nature center and inn/restaurant," notes Jeff W. from Clifty Falls State Park Campground.
Kayaking and fishing: Buffalo Trace Park provides water recreation options within a 25-minute drive. "Really enjoyed this park. Beautiful lake views. Staggered sites so everyone has space and views. The walk around the lake is lovely," writes Tessa C. about Buffalo Trace Park. The park maintains a strict electric-motor-only policy for boats.
Camping near historical sites: Charlestown State Park offers opportunities to explore historical remnants. "Enjoyed rose island trail lots of cool history to learn. Also enjoyed trail 6 with the waterfalls," reports Bryana D., highlighting the educational components available beyond standard camping.
Site privacy and spacing: Many dog friendly campgrounds near Sellersburg offer adequate site separation. "The campground is very large and very well kept. All the sites are pretty much the same with good spacing between them. Most are electric only but we got one of the handful of full hookup sites," explains Greg S. about Charlestown State Park Campground.
Cabin accommodations: For those seeking pet-friendly alternatives to tent or RV camping, several campgrounds offer basic to upgraded cabins. "Very clean and friendly state park. Quick stop over but would definitely stay again if in the area. Would like to do some of the trails there," comments Donna T. about her stay at Charlestown State Park.
Fishing opportunities: Multiple campgrounds in the region maintain stocked fishing lakes. "The lake was beautiful and staff are always so helpful. They even have an on-site RV Tech that works for them who helped us fix our hot water heater," shares Ima C. about Scottsburg/Raintree Lake KOA, noting additional amenities beyond fishing.
Seasonal considerations: Water availability changes throughout the year at many campgrounds. "Being the first weekend in April, the water wasn't turned on so there were no modern restrooms/shower houses available. I'd say the camp was 30% capacity over the weekend, relatively quiet in the evenings with light road traffic," explains Joshua W. about Deam Lake State Recreation Area Campground.
Highway noise: Some campgrounds sit close to major roads. "Campground is a few miles from interstate and right off the highway so some highway noise but still a great picturesque place," notes Julie G. about Camp Raintree Lake, highlighting this common trade-off in accessibility.
Train disturbances: Louisville North Campground experiences regular train traffic. "OMG, the trains. All night, every night. I'm a heavy sleeper and it sounded like the trains were going to crash into our RV and we were across the row from them," warns Jenifer K.
Playgrounds and activities: Family-oriented campgrounds offer structured recreation areas. "Spent 5 nights and had a wonderful time. Enjoyed trails, big lots and lots of stuff for the kids to do," shares Burns G. about Charlestown State Park, emphasizing the importance of activity options.
Swimming access: Several pet-friendly campgrounds near Sellersburg feature swimming areas. "The beach was fun to swim and water was clean. They have boats for rent which are fun and paddle around the lake," reports Angela F. from Deam Lake State Recreation Area.
Educational opportunities: Horine Reservation Camping at Jefferson County Memorial Forest provides nature learning experiences. "The seclusion here and the closeness to nature is a grand slam! Due to fall, the sites seem much closer than they are due to the thinning foliage. Friendly neighbors, standard picnic table/fire pit/port-a-potties/potable water," describes Robert P., highlighting the natural environment.
Site leveling requirements: Many regional campgrounds require additional leveling equipment. "Site 22 was so sloped our red levelers barely made it work. Site needed gravel, it was mostly sticky dirt that got tracked into our travel trailer immediately after sweeping," cautions Beverly J. about Clifty Falls State Park.
Full hookup availability: Limited full hookup sites exist at most campgrounds. "We got one of the handful of full hookup sites. There is little shade to be found here," notes Greg S. at Charlestown State Park, indicating the trade-offs sometimes required.
Navigation considerations: Some campgrounds present challenges for larger rigs. "They were able to accommodate our 44ft 5th wheel and navigating to the site was simple," confirms Kyle H. about Scottsburg/Raintree Lake KOA, demonstrating this campground's accessibility for larger vehicles.
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