Best Tent Camping near Selma, IN

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303 Reviews of 3 Selma Campgrounds


  • Erik B.
    Camper-submitted photo at Prairie Creek Reservoir near Selma, IN
    Jul. 18, 2023

    Prairie Creek Reservoir

    Prairie Creek Reservoir North Shore Campground

    Took my hubby there for his birthday. Primitive tent camping is more then affordable, and the fishing was AWESOME!! He had an amazing time. We've been back 5 times since then. It's a hidden gem for sure!

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    Megan T.'s photo of tent camping at Indianapolis KOA near Selma, IN
    May. 29, 2019

    Indianapolis KOA

    KOA Indianapolis is just OK.

    Passing through east to west and tent camping....large site comfortable for 2 tents. Nice property and friendly staff, but average to below average KOA from this camper's perspective. Convenient location just off I70 is the draw here, with road noise in the background. Bathrooms/showers need improvement. Nice pool and small general store onsite.

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    Greg C.'s photo of tent camping at Westwood Park near Selma, IN
    Nov. 29, 2018

    Westwood Park

    Hidden gem

    Great place to hike!! Trails are well maintained and lake is beautiful no matter when you go. Campground leaves a bit to be desired since the tent sites are a tad small but the rest of the park is so fantastic that we didn't spend a lot time time around there anyway.

  • Sarah R.
    Camper-submitted photo at Glo Wood Campground near Selma, IN
    Aug. 23, 2019

    Glo Wood Campground

    Decent site for amphitheater camping

    I stayed here in June and it was a pretty nice place. Several spots for tent camping, but several electric hookups were not functional. Bathrooms were not impeccable, but they were fairly updated. The only real problem we encountered was the dirt road through the site was difficult to navigate, even though it hadn’t rained for a few days. Just a lot of wear and tear. But super friendly campground, and will definitely return!

  • Jeremiah G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo at White River Campground near Selma, IN
    Jun. 22, 2022

    White River Campground

    Clean, County Owned Park

    White River Campground is a county owned park within 15 minutes small town Indiana (Cicero) complete with a small town grocery and dollar general. Within 20 minutes or Walmart and Grocery stores. Campground is divided up into A-B-C sections. A is accessible. B is full hookup with sewer and C is water/elec only and tent camping. Park next door is great for hiking, has walk bridge over river to trails, horse backing riding, high ropes course. Campground is on the white river, offers boat launching. Bathrooms are decent. Playground is newly remodeled. Laundry onsite, wood for sale, and some wifi. We found the wifi only reaches in sections A-B even though it’s advertised as reaching the entire camp. Camp office and IT support were no help.

  • Jeremiah G.The Dyrt PRO User
    M K.'s photo of tent camping at Natural Springs Resort - RV Park, Campground and Recreation Destination near Selma, IN
    Jun. 4, 2022

    Natural Springs Resort - RV Park, Campground and Recreation Destination

    Lots to offer-tight sites

    Full service campground. 30, 50 am full hook ups. Water and electric only hook ups, primitive RV and tent sites. Some sites are shaded, most of them seem to be year round rented. Most sites not shaded and small. Lake with beach, fishing, boating, and scuba diving. Golf cart rentals, firewood for sale on site. Pool available. Camp store and hot food available on site. Cabins also available for rent. Within 25 min of Walmart, hole improvement stores, and restaurants. Overall nice campground with lots to offer. But in most cases there is parking lot style camping.

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    Camper-submitted photo at White River Campground near Selma, IN
    Jul. 20, 2021

    White River Campground

    Quick getaway

    Nice camp ground along the white river with several sites along the waterway. Clean, well maintained, knowledgeable and friendly staff. Paved road with level concrete sites, could be a little more spacious, but all n all laid out nicely with aluminum picnic tables, and fire ring, 50 and 30 amp hook ups along with H20, and several full hook ups. Tent camping also available. Well stocked camp store. The facilities up front by the office are very clean and have showers with hot water. They could use a bench in the shower stall for your clothing and a space To get dressed discreetly. The facility at the end of the campground dosent have showers and are adequate but not quite as nice. Campground is in a good location close to many amenities

  • Shelly S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Megan T.'s photo of tent camping at Indianapolis KOA near Selma, IN
    Jun. 29, 2019

    Indianapolis KOA

    Time to eat!

    Ranger Review: Grubstick at Holiday KOA Greenfield, Indiana. Campground Review: So, I’ve said it before, KOA’s are not my kind of camping. However I find myself once again with a KOA yearly membership. Why? Because several of the people whom I camp with enjoy the WiFi and other perks of staying at a KOA. I met my brother and his wife at the Holiday KOA https://koa.com/campgrounds/indianapolis/ right outside Indianapolis, Indiana for a very wet tent camp out. I towed my redneck “tent platform” and brought along plenty of tarpage. No kayak, the weather actually dipped into the high thirty’s and I am not a cold weather kayaker. Perks of this KOA are a very nice playground and wading pool area. So if you have younger children, ideal for you. There is a nice size dog park and you can get a nice walk in around the campground. They have delivery style pizza right on site and some planned activities on weekends. There is the aforementioned WiFi and the latrine is newer but lacking in hooks ( I’m a big hook person, where else am I supposed to hang my bathroom bag and clothes while showering or grooming at the sink?) The other issue with the latrine is there is only ONE for the entire campground. This is a nice size campground and it can be a good hike from the backside to the latrine, I know this because I had to make that hike more then once. The other issue with that is not everyone is willing to walk that far when they need to go, so where do you suppose they take care of their business? .... exactly! And then there’s my same old complaint of they fit a camper or tent into every square meter of this park, it can get very full and crowded. Excuse me while I look in your window or can over hear every word you say. Holiday was very well maintained to the point of mowing while I’m trying to set up my area and blowing grass all over everything, please don’t run over my dog...Otherwise we had fun looking for area happenings and shopping. I visited Fort Harrison State Park which was nearby. Product Review: As a Dyrt Ranger I get the opportunity on occasion to review outdoor oriented products. I had the chance to try out Grubstick https://grubstick.com/ and I can say I was excited! I am a campfire cooking kind of person and have tried out many contraptions, the Grubstick is a long time in coming. I say that because this ain’t your grandma’s wiener roasting stick or your moms wicked pointed metal fork that can put your eye out or trip you when it slides down the side of the chair leg. The most phenomenal part of the Grubstick is that the handle is.....RETRACTABLE!!! No more wedging the fork in the most inconvenient place or trying to fit it in your cooking box. The handle when not expanded can fit easily into your pocket, day pack, backpack, fannypack !!! To me that is AWESOME!! Revolutionary! Seems to be sturdier then ones I’ve seen in camp stores. Along with the handle comes two attachments and a easy open handle in a nice, durable carry bag, LOVE IT. Christmas gifts all around! And this was before I checked it out. I have two “sets” and unfortunately one of the sticks broke after only a few retractions and extensions. Perhaps I was too vigorous in my extension technique? So carefully extend your grubstick when using. Otherwise it worked like a dream! And the other stick had no issues, so maybe just a flaw in that one stick? I haven’t contacted the company yet, but I will see how they are about returns or replacements. I roasted some sausages and we toasted some marshmallows for s’mores. The pack up was easy too, nice carry bag to put it all in, I usually carry or reuse a freezer type bag for “dirty” silverware etc. I removed the fork head off the Grubstick and it went right in. No MESS! No Long Pointy Stick with goo at the end to wrap and store. Love it! I didn’t use the Grubstick basket while camping so I pulled it out at the house to add some footage and testing. If Grubstickadds a pie pan attachment, I’m one of the first in line to get it!! Happy Camp Cooking ;)

  • Sharon T.
    Camper-submitted photo at Prairie Creek Park near Selma, IN
    Aug. 10, 2018

    Prairie Creek Park

    This campground is used mainly by the locals because of it's location.

    Perfect example of this park...my husband and I were quickly becoming homeless and with 2 cat's needed someplace to go fast! It just happened to be Memorial Day weekend.We had a 10 person tent that we had no clue how to put up. We left to get more supplies and upon returning we found 10 guy's waiting to help us put it up! We had no idea who they were, but they put the tent and another screen tent for us and refused to be paid. We were so touched by their help! The park staff found the very last spot after hearing our housing dilemma and checked on me everyday while my husband went to work. Very clean park and safe as the sheriff's department cruised through every night. Campers helped each other with food and wood and picked up after themselves. Very relaxing as it is a drive off the highway which allowed nature to unfold all around campers.

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    Greg C.'s photo of tent camping at Westwood Park near Selma, IN
    Feb. 27, 2019

    Westwood Park

    Favorite place for quick outing

    Small campground with nice campsites.Clean shower house.

    The lake doesn't allow gas motors so its one of the clearest lakes in central Indiana

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    Austin M.'s photo of tent camping at Mounds State Park Campground near Selma, IN
    Jun. 29, 2020

    Mounds State Park Campground

    Mounds

    Nice state park in Indiana. Only offering electric hook up. Water locations could block traffic if camper does not park accurately. Store at Check in offered necessities. Hiking trails were nice.

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    Vicki M.'s photo of tent camping at Mississinewa Lake - Miami Recreation Area near Selma, IN
    Jul. 21, 2020

    Mississinewa Lake - Miami Recreation Area

    Top half of my faves

    I have been to 9 other Indiana State parks, this one is in the top half. Great sites and clean. Large clean lake with beach. Lots of trails and many views. Staff is very friendly. The down side, bathrooms weren’t very clean and no one enforced noise curfew. I often stay up very late but I respectfully do so. When its after 1am and I can clearly hear you across the park, no bueno! Lol....other than that, I would definitely be back after I complete my bucketlist of Indiana State parks.

  • kim K.
    Erica A.'s photo of tent camping at Kil-So-Quah - J. Edward Roush Lake near Selma, IN
    Jan. 5, 2022

    Kil-So-Quah - J. Edward Roush Lake

    Boating enthusiast

    Cash only self check in on sight. Very small campground. About 20 electric and 20 tent. Level gravel lots. Not any hiking really, mostly fishing and boating. Nearby town for supplies.

  • Whitley K.
    Fern B.'s photo of tent camping at Salamonie River State Forest near Selma, IN
    Mar. 28, 2022

    Salamonie River State Forest

    Fun trails, small waterfalls, good fishing.

    As far as Indiana parks goes, this is a hidden gem. We have camped here many times. Even the trails we frequent always seem new because each season offers a different kind of beauty.

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    Jen R.'s photo of tent camping at Summit Lake State Park Campground near Selma, IN
    Apr. 13, 2019

    Summit Lake State Park Campground

    Awesome!

    This campground is small but diverse. You can camp in the woods with a lake view or out in the open with your camper, tent or rent a cottage. It has clean restrooms, a beach, hiking trails and tends to be quiet. It’s not far from the city. It’s a quick trip place for a short weekend.

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    Camper-submitted photo at Lost Bridge State Recreation Area near Selma, IN
    Aug. 29, 2021

    Lost Bridge State Recreation Area

    Awesome Place

    This is one of the best parks we have been to in Indiana. We Volunteer all over our the USA at State Parks and National Forest. So we know what to look for. Friendly people to answer questions plenty to do. And affordable.

  • j
    May. 24, 2023

    Timberline Family Campground

    Potato Creek State Patk

    Specious sites a bit on the awkward side regarding lay-out. The vehicle separated the tent from the picnic table and fire ring. Less than ideal. I’m told that they’ve planted additional trees. They are relatively non existent at this point. Hence, a lack of privacy . Combined with awkward site layout we seemed to be right on top of our neighbors. No place to hang hammocks, tree swings or clothesline. Just sort of a open Praire. We were visiting by staff shortly after getting settled and told to put my highly trained border-jack on a leash even though she was at the time laying on my bed inside the tent which was zipped closed. The restrooms are kept up twice per day and are extremely clean and well cared for. The fishing was great! Lots of areas to explore even just to fish off shore or bridge. Everything was a good distended away from the campground so unfortunately my grandson could not bike alone to the lake to fish.

  • Stuart S.
    Vicki M.'s photo of tent camping at Mississinewa Lake - Miami Recreation Area near Selma, IN
    Aug. 8, 2018

    Mississinewa Lake - Miami Recreation Area

    Nice clean public camping.

    Locsted on puplic water source lzke near Peru Indiana. Clean and spacious sites. About $25 plus $7.00 park entry fee for 50/30 amp with water. Nice restrooms and showers. Dump site available. Some sites on the lake.

  • Skyler B.
    Camper-submitted photo at White River Campground near Selma, IN
    Aug. 30, 2022

    White River Campground

    Easy Weekend Trips For Indianapolis Area

    Stayed in one of the primitive sites during the week. Most RV sites were occupied, but only one other tent was out there. Well maintained for the most part, showing its age in some spots. Dealt with some late night noise primarily from vehicles coming and going.

  • Lauren Z.
    Vicki M.'s photo of tent camping at Mississinewa Lake - Miami Recreation Area near Selma, IN
    Jul. 18, 2020

    Mississinewa Lake - Miami Recreation Area

    Very nice campsite

    Clean sites, definitely seemed geared towards rv/campers but we fit in with our tent. Amazing spot for stargazing. Local trails are abundant and vary in difficulty. The lake was gorgeous and easy to get to within the park. Bonus they sell ice right in the park. Bathrooms were clean and well maintained.

  • Rachel W.
    Vicki M.'s photo of tent camping at Mississinewa Lake - Miami Recreation Area near Selma, IN
    Jul. 8, 2018

    Mississinewa Lake - Miami Recreation Area

    Great

    This campground was clean and fun! We went swimming in the lake. We also had fun trying to outsmart the raccoons that lived under the mini cabins. They were everywhere! Also if you want to drive to nearby Peru, Indiana you should check out their circus festival and youth circus! It was amazing to see these kids perform circus tricks!

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    Camper-submitted photo at White River Campground near Selma, IN
    Jul. 29, 2021

    White River Campground

    Great riverside campground

    I live about 30 minutes from this campground and love it! Clean, quiet and cheap! Launch your canoes or kayaks from the campground, or book a trip from nearby White River Canoe Company and they'll pick you up. Across a historic river bridge from a huge county park with walking/biking/equestrian trails.

    I have stayed in both tent and rv sites, and they are clean and level.

  • Brandie B.
    timothy B.'s photo of tent camping at Whitewater Memorial State Park Campground near Selma, IN
    May. 23, 2020

    Whitewater Memorial State Park Campground

    Awesome campground for Kayakers

    Whitewater Memorial State Park is located close to Liberty Indiana and is our favorite between the two major parks on Brookville Lake. It has water access to both Brookville and Whitewater lakes. The campground facilities are newly updated with two large shower/bath houses. A few of the campsites are buddy sites that allow you to camp with a friend and share the same area. Many fishermen and kayakers frequent the lake trails.

  • Austin M.
    Austin M.'s photo of tent camping at Woods Campground near Selma, IN
    Aug. 27, 2022

    Woods Campground

    Hidden gem!

    Wood’s Campground is located in Carthage,IN right off of Carthage Pike. Located 41 miles east of Indianapolis.

    I called to see if I needed to make reservations, and you do not. It was $30 (CASH ONLY) for 1 night to pitch a tent. The best part of this camp ground is there are no designated spots so you can set up camp wherever you’d like. The camp ground has a pretty big lake and the fishing was awesome! I will definitely be back


Guide to Selma

Tent camping near Selma, Indiana offers a variety of experiences, from serene lakeside spots to convenient access to local attractions. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or family-friendly activities, there are options to suit your needs.

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  • Take a short drive to the children’s museum in Indianapolis after a relaxing stay at Pine Lake Fishing & Camping Resort, making it an ideal spot for family adventures.

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