Best Tent Camping near Seymour, IN
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Best Tent Sites Near Seymour, Indiana (20)
1. Paynetown Campground
29 Reviews•99 Photos•187 SavesClear Creek, IndianaThis recreation area is part of Monroe Lake
- Phone Service
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- Group
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Market
- Trash
2. Berry Ridge Road - Dispersed Camping
13 Reviews•30 Photos•336 SavesFreetown, Indiana- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Tents
- Group
3. Deam Lake State Rec Area
18 Reviews•29 Photos•70 SavesBorden, Indiana- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
4. Charles C. Deam Wilderness
9 Reviews•33 Photos•126 SavesHeltonville, IndianaThe Charles C. Deam Wilderness offers 36 miles of trails for hiking, backpacking, and horse riding through scenic hardwood forest and varied terrain with views of nearby Monroe Lake. The area was designated a wilderness in 1982 and encompasses nearly 12,953 acres of the Hoosier National Forest. Wilderness designation places this area in a special legal status (subject to the 1964 Wilderness Act). It is managed to preserve a natural condition and provide opportunities for solitude. Since its designation as a wilderness, visitor use in the area increased to a point that significant damage was occurring. Special restrictions are in place to protect the wilderness character. Visitors to this special place are asked to follow these restrictions to lessen your impact and share responsibility in preserving this unique natural resource.
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- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Tents
- Group
5. Ransburg Scout Reservation
4 Reviews•13 Photos•8 SavesHarrodsburg, Indiana- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
6. Oak Ridge Morgan-Monroe State Forest
8 Reviews•35 Photos•79 SavesMartinsville, Indiana- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
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- Standard (Tent/RV)
$25 - $55 / night
8. Hickory Ridge Primitive Dispersed Campsites
1 Review•11 SavesNorman, Indiana- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Tents
- Dispersed
9. Pine Loop
1 Review•21 SavesHarrodsburg, IndianaThis campground loop is a shady campground with 40 tent and trailer sites. About half of the sites are electric. This area includes a playground for children. There are eight walk-in sites on this campground loop. ACTIVITIES Camping: This is one of six shady campground loops in the Hardin Ridge Recreation Area. It includes 39 sites, about 3/4 of which are electric. Pine Loop is generally open in the summer months but is closed in winter months, though other loops will be open. A maximum of 2 vehicles and 8 people are allowed per site. Recreational Vehicles: This is one of six shady campground loops in the Hardin Ridge Recreation Area. It includes 31 sites appropriate for RVs, about 3/4 of which are electric. Pine Loop is generally open in the summer months but is closed in winter months, though other loops will be open. A maximum of 2 vehicles and 8 people are allowed per site. Wildlife Viewing: Each of the six shady campground loops in the Hardin Ridge Recreation Area provide ample opportunities to see wildlife. While staying in the campground you share the birds and animal's home and are likely to see them come right up to your campsite.
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10. Happy Hollow Homestead
5 Reviews•49 Photos•181 SavesEnglish, IndianaListed on Rachael Ray Magazine's "8 of America's Coolest Campgrounds" This listing is for tent, car, or small RV camping- We currently do not rent the tree house since it is my home. I may rent it out in the future and I will have a cabin available later in the year We are on a solar powered, off the grid 60 acre homestead that has 54 acres of wooded land and 6 acres of groomed land. Come explore our land and relax in the"Tree Web", see the 2 story tree house that I live in, have fun on the tire swing, or just sit and enjoy all that nature has to offer. You can explore our interesting topography that has close to 100 foot of elevation changes, our(mostly) dry creek system that starts with 2 springs that drain into 3 sinkholes or walk 3 miles of trails (if you follow each trail from end to end). Camping can be in the Black Walnut Grove, in an open field or a shady grove. We like to interact with people or you can keep to yourself and have a quiet getaway in the woods. We love groups- Host your event here or have a group gathering with all your friends and family. We have spaces large enough to host hundreds of people. \- 3.5 miles to Marengo Cave \- 7 miles to the Blue River(canoes, rafting and swimming) \- 30 minutes to Pataka Lake- 37 miles west of Louisville \- 13 miles north of Interstate 64
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- Fires
- Reservable
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- Cabins
- Picnic Table
$40 - $65 / night
Recent Tent Reviews near Seymour, IN
535 Reviews of 20 Seymour Campgrounds
Chris W.
Traveler
Johnson County Park
No more tent camping
They used to have awesome tent camping sites, but they stopped allowing tent camping. RV/camper's are the only thing they allow now.
- NNicole S.
Scout
Taylor Ridge Campground — Brown County State Park
Great time
Tent camping & hiking
- Sara W.Scout
Hardin Ridge
Gorgeous, wooded area
Campsites are all wooded and private. A beautiful area any time of year. Hosts are friendly and frequently make the rounds. This is our go to area. We like Bluegill loop for the playground and pond but white oak has a pond too. Lake Monroe access is a short drive or hike away. We camp in a pop up but have tent camped as well. For tent camping, check out the walk in sites, they're beautiful and very secluded. You can't go wrong with any of the sites at Hardin Ridge.
- Ralph R.
Guide
Muscatatuck
Great rural camping
Awesome tent camping area. I was able to find a great spot to really kick back and chill.
- JJerry D.Scout
Camp Buckwood
Very Nice and Freindly
Stayed two nights, tent camping. It was a great time meeting new people and exploring the surrounding area.
samuel C.
Ranger
Berry Ridge Road - Dispersed Camping
Perfect
The perfect dispersed site for my way through, quiet and peaceful. Good spot for tent camping , we enjoyed our stay.
- JJordan C.Scout
Clark State Forest
Nice and cheap
We tent camped and it was not a bad time. Very dead and very quiet, and we met a friendly raccoon.
- JJohn Z.Scout
Yellowwood State Forest
Wonderful place
So many great tent sites. Wooded. Row boats, kayaks.
- CChristine C.Scout
Hardin Ridge
Love location, Swim at Monroe lake
This campground is on the south side of Monroe lake and has beach access. I tent camped solo and everything went great!
- CClay L.Scout
Johnson County Park
NO TENT Sites According To The Rules
The Rules sheet that is included in some of the pictures indicates that no tent camping is allowed. Someone should update the icons on the page for this site.
Miles G.Ranger
Friends O' Mine Campground & Cabins
All-in-one adventure
Best place for camping, fishing, and relaxing. Pool onsite, rec room, firepits, showers, campstore, ect.
You can get tent site or pull through sites.
Barb N.Ranger
Hoosier National Forest White Oak Loop Campground
Room to roam
Level RV and tent sites, only some have water and electric. Large sites, clean amenities. Main road lead to the lake. Visited mid May and it was self checkin.
- Susan A.Traveler
Youngs Creek Horse Camp
Great Camping Spot
We camp here every time we come to Indiana. We have camped there in a truck camper, and now we tent camp with our Jeep. The sites are large, and there are fire rings available. There are vault toilets and a fresh water pump not far from them. The only time this camp is full is when a trail ride is going on, then it fills up fast. It is only five miles from Paoli, and there is a Walmart there if you need supplies..
Cory H.Traveler
Charles C. Deam Wilderness
Great for roughing it
We love this area for roughing it. We usually choose a site far back into the wilderness area. The sites are primitive with no amenities. Tent camping only although there are both hike in and drive up sites in the wilderness area. Great place to get away from it all.
Margo B.Guide
Ransburg Scout Reservation
Cabin and Tent Camping
Located on Monroe lake, they have canoeing, row boats, sailboats, motor boats, and skiing.
Lots of fun activities to do, and great hiking trails. Their mess hall is top notch. We have camped here in a cabin, and also tent camped.Beautiful grounds and a great place to enjoy nature.
- Margo B.Guide
Yellowwood State Forest
Great Tent Camping
We have tent camped in Yellowwood several times and have always enjoyed our stay.
We have also had lots of fun renting a rowboat, and being out on the water. A few times we have camped in groups and rented an area, and that was also a great time camping with friends.
- Leah S.Scout
Hardin Ridge
Loved this campground
It has nicely shaded, private tent sites! Great place for bike riding and, also very family friendly! The staff at the camp store/entrance and the campground hosts were so friendly and very helpful!! Plus, the bathrooms and shower houses were so clean!!
- Laura G.Scout
Hardin Ridge
Private, immersed in nature
tgere are some really great tent sites at this campground. We always go to the walk in sites which are incredibly secluded and overlook down a ridge line. Close to lake Monroe with plenty to do. Could use some more trashcans and bathroom facilities.
Clifford W.Traveler
Martin State Forest
Good tent camping site
Great trials. Tent campsites were well spaced out. Bathrooms was a porta potty. Water was available at public playgrounds but did not see any near our campsite. New playground equipment for the kids.
- Amanda D.Guide
Versailles State Park Campground
Nice clean campground
We enjoyed the stay at site 77. The description of the site did say it had a slight slope so were aware. We tent camped which means our tent was on a slope. Next time we’ll pick a more level site. Bathrooms were clean, just your run of the mill park bathroom with some spider webs. We hiked a pretty easy trail and loved the walk. We saw several sites that we’d love to try when we return. So we’d definitely go back.
Sarah S.Guide
Paynetown Campground
Great place to camp!
Probably my favorite place to camp so far (newbie camper). We had a site within a short walk to the water. Our tent site was spacious. Vault toilets. Camp store. Playground, boating, fishing, and boat rentals. There is a lot to offer at the park itself and being a college town, quite a few great bars and restaurants.
Ron H.GuideYellowwood State Forest
Hidden Gem
Very nice place! Hiking, fishing, kayaking, and horse riding trails. It is located just a few minutes from Brown County State park and Nashville In. There is a few RV sites (9 or 10) mostly tent camping sites. There is water available and outhouses, there is a dump station for RVs. I would have given 5 stars, but need some more sites for RVs (some of the sites are not real level). There is NO reservation.
Micah N.Guide
Starve Hollow State Rec Area
Beautiful lake
My family enjoyed the campground a lot. We rented boats, hiked and swam. We stayed in site 54 and though we couldn’t see the lake we loved the privacy. We arrived on a Sunday and it cleared out nicely. I wouldn’t want to come on a weekend, too busy. A few to many RVs for my tent camping taste. The facilities were nice and clean. Some playgrounds were a bit dated, but kids still enjoyed them. Plenty of bugs, but not insufferable.
Jim L.TravelerPaynetown Campground
Lake Monroe Living
Paynetown boasts the second largest beach on Lake Monroe, and the primitive sites include a very nice shower house. If you are tent camping there aren't many places to tie a tarp, so bring a free standing tarp if you like to have some space out of the occasional rain. There is an interpretive Nature Center and another shower house by the beach, and ample parking for day use. Boat rentals are available as well. Expect to see Canadian geese as the resident scavenger here instead of the usual raccoons found at Indiana parks. Other notable birds to keep an eye out for include swifts, killdeers, turkey buzzards, bald eagles, golden eagles, and great blue herons. Fishing for small and largemouth bass, crappie, channel catfish, and an assortment of bream is successful near the boat slips and along the shore.
- JJoshTraveler
Paynetown Campground
Busy Place
We've tent camped here several times over the years. This was the first time in our new 30ft travel trailer. It's always been a busy place. The sites on the outer areas are not very level. Sites on the inner loops appear fairly level. Sites are packed in fairly tight. Not very difficult to get parked, however. Over the years the campers have always been very diverse. Typically lots of families with young kids, young adults acting like kids and older travelers. Families are pretty respectful. Lots to do, hike, fish, boat and hit the beach.
- Jamie B.Scout
Paynetown Campground
Our favorite
This is the campground we visit the most. There is always something to do. The beach, the trails, the geocaches on the trails, kayak and boat rentals, the activity center. There is something for everyone and enough to fill up your days. The activity center has programs all the time and there is always something going on there.
you have to reserve a spot early to get one with shade on busy weekends (we do non electric tent camping)
The older gentleman at check in is slow so expect to wait awhile to get in. They need more primitive sites.
Scott M.Traveler
eXplore Brown County
The campground that never sleeps
The campground itself was decent but it was very noisy the holiday weekend I stayed. People were chopping wood at 4:30am one night. Late night partying and music followed up with early rising children riding bikes and talking loudly. All sites are very close to the main road. The tent site I had wasn’t very level. There is a lot to do here though and would be a great place to bring groups of kids and teens. They have zip lines, paintball, bike trails,etc
Guide to Seymour
Tent camping near Seymour, Indiana offers a variety of scenic spots where nature lovers can unwind and enjoy the great outdoors. With options ranging from secluded sites to well-equipped areas, there's something for every type of camper.
Tent campers like these nearby activities
- Enjoy the tranquility of nature at Berry Ridge Road - Dispersed Camping, where you can find peaceful spots away from the hustle and bustle.
- Experience the beauty of the outdoors at Hickory Ridge, perfect for family time and skill-building in a serene environment.
- Explore the trails and hidden gems of Charles C. Deam Wilderness, a favorite for both casual and experienced campers.
Tips for tent camping near Seymour
- Be prepared for a true back-to-nature experience at Berry Ridge Road - Dispersed Camping, where you'll need to bring in all your supplies and leave no trace.
- If you're looking for a more structured environment, consider Ransburg Scout Reservation, which offers amenities like drinking water and picnic tables.
- For a family-friendly atmosphere, Paynetown Campground provides a lively setting with plenty of activities, though it can get busy during peak times.
Local attractions to enhance your camping experience
- Take a short drive to Deam Lake State Rec Area for fishing, kayaking, and hiking, making it a great spot for outdoor enthusiasts.
- Visit Maines Pond for a quiet fishing experience, though be mindful of the area's cleanliness.
- Discover the scenic trails and lakeside views at Hoosier National Forest Holland Loop Campground, ideal for those who enjoy hiking and exploring nature.
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