Best Tent Camping near Shoals, IN
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Best Tent Sites Near Shoals, Indiana (19)
1. Paynetown Campground
29 Reviews•99 Photos•187 SavesClear Creek, IndianaThis recreation area is part of Monroe Lake
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2. 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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3. 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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$40 - $65 / night
4. Berry Ridge Road - Dispersed Camping
13 Reviews•30 Photos•334 SavesFreetown, Indiana- Pets
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5. Mitchell Creek Road Dispersed
5 Reviews•8 Photos•67 SavesBirdseye, Indiana- Pets
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6. Springs Valley Rec Area
1 Review•1 Photo•9 SavesFrench Lick, IndianaDue to safety concerns from recent flooding, the Hoosier National Forest’s Springs Valley Campground in Orange County is closed effective 05/11/2017. The vault restroom facilities and boat ramp at Springs Valley Recreation Area will remain open for public use. The 141-acre lake, once known as Tucker Lake, surrounded by scenic hardwood forests features primitive camping with vault toilets. No drinking water is available. A boat ramp and picnic facilities are also available. No fees are charged. Visitors to this area should be aware of a vandalism problem in this area and people are asked to report any suspicious activity or damage. For a downloadable flier with information and a map of this area click here.
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7. Newton-Stewart
1 Review•8 SavesBirdseye, IndianaThis recreation area is part of Patoka Lake
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8. Ransburg Scout Reservation
4 Reviews•13 Photos•8 SavesHarrodsburg, Indiana- Pets
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9. Old Mill Tent And Hammock Camping
3 Reviews•3 Photos•21 SavesEnglish, Indiana- Pets
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$20 / night
10. 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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Recent Tent Reviews near Shoals, Indiana
649 Reviews of 19 Shoals Campgrounds
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Scout
Taylor Ridge Campground — Brown County State Park
Great time
Tent camping & hiking
Isaac G.ScoutDubois County Park
Quaint little park.
The tent camping area is sort of one big open space. If your looking for seclusion, and that back country feel, then this is not the place to be. Very good park overall and it is very well maintained. However, since it is a smaller park overall it has a tendency to be crowded and loud in the summer months. Price for tent camping was $7 a night last time I was there in October of 2017.
Jeannie B.
GuideDubois County Park
Tent sites are primative
Bathrooms are a hike so plan ahead if you are tent camping.
- Barry B.Guide
West Boggs Park
Nice, clean and friendly
West Boggs lake is near the heart of Indiana's Amish country. It has a great lake that has good fishing and the ability to put your boat out. Pets are welcome. They have sites for all forms of camping. We tent camped and had electric and water at site. Great place to ride you bike and visit others.
- 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.
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.
- 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!
- JJohn Z.Scout
Yellowwood State Forest
Wonderful place
So many great tent sites. Wooded. Row boats, kayaks.
- 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.
- Ruth K.Guide
Sycamore Springs Park
Clean, friendly staff, quiet, affordable, family-friendly.
This campground has RV sites and tent sites, pond to fish in and plenty of playgrounds for the children. Clean showers and bathrooms and friendly staff.
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.
Robert S.Scout
Ouabache Trails County Park
Nice
Not bad for this small town. Mountain biking trails are not kept up at all, logs across the two trails we have. We’ve tent camped and stayed in the cabins, both were good, pretty close to your neighbors though.
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..
Lerin P.Ranger
Greene Sullivan State Forest
Perfect for chilly nights!
We originally planned to tent camp the first weekend in October but with 30 degree temps and children, we decided to check out the cabins at Greene Sullivan. They did not disappoint. Heat was phenomenal. Vault toilets were well maintained. Beautiful views.
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.
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
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.
- Mike D.Traveler
Indian-Celina Recreation Area
Quiet and Clean in the Tall Trees
Indian-Celina is a beautiful campground. The sites are set up well for tent camping with flat gravel tent pads set deep in tall trees with ample privacy. The restrooms were spotless and modern and the shower stalls were spacious and private with locking doors. There is no swimming here, but you can swim a few miles away at Tipsaw Lake. Just watch out for the abundant poison ivy!
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.
- Barry B.Guide
Sycamore Springs Park
Friendly, quiet and clean
My wife and I went to Sycamore Springs Park a few weeks ago and stayed for 3 days. We tent camped and it was fantastic. We were right at the lake edge. The campsite had electric but no water, but the water was just across the road at a shelter. The park assigned campers to where they were distanced from each other due to COVID. The showers were the best I've seen, clean and strong pressure. It is also pet friendly. Our Golden loved the camp and the lake. I recommend this camp to all who want a quiet get away.
Guide to Shoals
Tent camping near Shoals, Indiana offers a variety of scenic locations and outdoor activities for nature enthusiasts. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventurous getaway, there are several well-reviewed campgrounds to explore.
Local Activities for Tent Campers
- Enjoy hiking, fishing, and kayaking at Springs Valley Rec Area, where the beautiful lake provides a serene backdrop for outdoor fun.
- Experience the rustic charm of Happy Hollow Homestead, which features spacious campsites and a variety of activities like tire swings and tree climbing for kids.
- Explore the natural beauty of the area with a visit to Mitchell Creek Road Dispersed, perfect for those who enjoy solitude and the thrill of discovering hidden spots along the creek.
Tips for Tent Camping Near Shoals
- Be prepared for primitive camping at Newton-Stewart, where amenities are limited, but the natural surroundings are stunning.
- Pack your essentials, as Woodland Hills Campground does not provide drinking water or electric hookups, making it ideal for those who enjoy a more rugged experience.
- Bring your own firewood to Happy Hollow Homestead, where fires are allowed, enhancing your camping experience under the stars.
Tent Camping Prices Near Shoals
- Tent camping at Springs Valley Rec Area is budget-friendly, with prices typically ranging from $10 to $20 per night.
- Expect to pay around $15 to $25 for a night at Happy Hollow Homestead, which offers a unique blend of amenities and natural beauty.
- For a more rustic experience, camping at Mitchell Creek Road Dispersed is free, making it an attractive option for those looking to save money while enjoying the great outdoors.
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Shoals, IN is Paynetown Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 29 reviews.
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