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Best RV Parks & Resorts near Smithville, IN

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Brown County State Park offers multiple RV campgrounds near Smithville, including Buffalo Ridge, Taylor Ridge, and Raccoon Ridge, all featuring electric hookups with 30-amp and 50-amp service, drinking water, and sewage dump facilities. Sites accommodate various RV sizes with Buffalo Ridge and Taylor Ridge designated as big-rig friendly, while Raccoon Ridge better suits smaller motorhomes. Cloverdale RV Park, located about 30 miles west, provides full hookup RV sites with 30-amp service, sewer connections, and water hookups on level gravel pads. Many sites throughout the region include picnic tables and fire rings, though spacing between units varies considerably by location. "The sites were level. There was good signage to the campground, though it was an interesting drive through two traffic circles to get there from I-70," noted a visitor about nearby Terre Haute Campground.

Fall and summer see heaviest RV traffic in the area, making advance reservations essential, especially for weekend stays. Most parks maintain sanitary dump stations, though placement and access can present challenges for larger rigs. Cell service varies significantly—campgrounds near Nashville report strong connectivity while more remote locations may have limited coverage. Seasonal operations affect availability, with Thousand Trails Horseshoe Lakes operating from April through October. Pet policies generally allow dogs throughout the area, but designated pet areas vary by park. Several reviewers mentioned water quality concerns, with one noting, "Water had a funny smell" at Cloverdale RV Park despite otherwise positive experiences. For RVers requiring propane, on-site filling is limited, requiring trips to nearby towns for refills and supplies.

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  • Nancy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 12, 2017

    Terre Haute Campground

    Great location to I-70 and Terre Haute

    This campground is great proximity to I-70 for an easy on/off the interstate and just outside of downtown Terre Haute (approximately eight miles). The park is nice and shady with large trees. When we were there in November, there were very few other campers and most appeared to be transients there for just one night. With all the amenities in this place there is probably a lot going on in the summer. Downtown Terre Haute has plenty of activities including live music, sporting events, museums, restaurants, and historic sites.

    RV sites are pull thrus and back-ins that vary from 50 amp full hook-up with deluxe patio to 30 amp water/electric. All sites were level. There are definitely sites big enough for big-rigs with tow vehicles so you don’t have to unhook if you are just stopping for a night. Water, sewer and electric hook-ups were well-placed and easy to reach. In addition to the RV sites, there are kamping cabins with deluxe accommodations (including air conditioning, kitchens, and bathrooms) capable of sleeping up to 6 people to rustic cabins without bathrooms. Tent sites are available as is a “teepee.”

    Amenities at the park include: swimming pool, camp store (with fire wood), full service restaurant (May – November), propane fill, bike rental, basketball courts, playground, horseshoes, petting zoo, and coin laundry. The restroom and shower house was clean. There is a dump station located at the exit of the park. Our Verizon 4G phone and hotpsot had great service. Our antenna picked up about two dozen television channels

    If you have a dog, there is an off-leash dog park and you are free to walk dogs around the property and there is a long road leading into park. The only problem we had with the park was that some of the trees were not trimmed and the roads where narrow and would rub against our RV.

  • Stephen & Theresa B.
    May. 10, 2019

    Shakamak State Park Campground

    “Fantastic Indiana camping experience.”

    This is just a beautiful Indiana State Park located near the small community of Jasonville, Indiana which offers simple dining, grocery store, hardware store and fuel. The park has numerous recreational activities to include 3 lakes spanning some 400 acres that are known for spectacular fishing, seasonal family aquatic center for swimming with a large water slide, seasonal nature center, and several hiking trails. The campsites are in a heavily wooded area with fantastic tree canopy for shade and comfort. Sites are mostly level gravel pads ranging from primitive to 30 amp electric, 50 amp electric or a limited number of full hookup; water, sewer and 50 amp service sites plus plenty of clean bath houses. Large rig friendly. The park also has family cabins available. A small camp store supplies firewood, ice, bait and sundries...Indiana fishing license at the park office. Want to relax...enjoy beautiful sunsets on the lake, paddling a canoe or kayak, or casting a line for dinner...this is a perfect place to make that happen.

  • 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.

  • 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.
    Jul. 31, 2019

    Cecil M Harden Lake Raccoon State Recreation Area

    Plenty of fun!

    Raccoon State Recreation Area | Cecil M Harden Lake is located in the heart of historic covered bridge country just 50 miles West of Indianapolis. The campground is surrounded by the 2,060 acre Cecil M Harden reservoir offering boating (boat rental), fishing and a large swimming beach with concessions and amenities. The campground is extremely well maintained with many sites sheltered by tree canopy ranging from non-electric, 30 amp, to 50 amp. Fresh water is available at fill stations and a spacious dump station area make for easy disposal. Many of the sites are not level so chose wisely to suit your needs. Easy beach access from the campground via a paved walk/bike path, well stocked camp store at the entrance to the campground, well maintained bath house facilities, active interpretive Naturalist programs, and numerous hiking trail opportunities round out the amenities. This is a beautiful campground; and if you like to explore...take a drive through the area and enjoy the many historic towns, covered bridges and roller mills throughout the county.

  • Cynthia K.
    May. 14, 2025

    Shakamak State Park Campground

    Very nice campground!

    This was a camping weekend. We've camped here before, but many years ago. It was time to go back. 

    So, we couldn't remember much about this state park. We were never compelled to go back sooner. Now I remember why. This is a nice park. Not outstanding. Not special. It's just...nice. 

      There's 7 hiking trails. All are nice walks in the woods. All were muddy in sections. There's an old coal mine on Trail 2. Blocked off for safety. 

    There's no beach, but they have an enormous pool. It has slides & everything. 

    This is a fishing park. Boating with electric motors, so a quiet lake. Fishing was fair according to my fishing guy.

    The Nature Center was inexplicably closed "for the season". Disappointing! 

    There's many boat launches & picnic areas. Cabins for rent. Boats for rent.

     We stayed at the electric campground. The sites are great- wooded. This is a well established campground. 

    The sites are all flat- ALL FLAT!!! No inclined sites at all! Unheard of in an Indiana State Park, but there you go.

    There's some train noise.

     The bathrooms/showers are KOA clean. Also unheard of in an Indiana State Park. I couldn't even find a spider web. Kudos to the park employees& camp hosts!

     We had a site by the lake, but there was no lake view & there was a steep incline to get down to the water.

      This campground has a beautiful fishing pier just for campers. 

    Bring an extension cord if you're in a pull through. If you want your door facing the fire pit- the electric box is in an awkward place.

     There's also another campground that has a mix of electric/full hookup & non electric sites. They have a beautiful bathhouse. 

    All in all a pleasant weekend. We camped at Shakamak State Park in a Travel Trailer.

  • Randy M.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 13, 2023

    Happy Campers Campground

    Off the beaten path by a lake

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    Approx $35 / day

    Happy Campers Campground

    5.0 (1 reviews)

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    Call 812-239-6263 for reservation. Plan to arrive before dark.

    5 full hook-up sites, 1 primitive site, and one primitive cabin. On a lake stocked with fish. Port-a-potty and shower house available.

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    39.4931, -87.0188

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    Jan

    2.57"

    34.6°

    16.8°

    Feb

    2.48"

    39.6°

    20°

    Mar

    3.39"

    50.5°

    28.6°

    Apr

    3.99"

    62.9°

    39.4°

    May

    5.41"

    72.4°

    49.3°

    Jun

    4.67"

    81.1°

    58.7°

    Jul

    5.19"

    84.2°

    61.7°

    Aug

    3.37"

    83.2°

    60.2°

    Sep

    3.73"

    77.3°

    52.3°

    Oct

    3.49"

    65°

    41.2°

    Nov

    3.98"

    52°

    31.8°

    Dec

    3.26"

    38.3°

    20.7°

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    Crowdedness

    Others between 10 and 50 feet away

    Fullness

    Almost full

    Noise

    Occasional man-made noise (trains, cars, etc...)

    Shade

    Mostly shaded, but still some spots with sunlight

    Cleanliness

    Pristine, no trash at all

    Safety

    Very safe

    Road difficulty

    No problems with any vehicle

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    Water hookup

    Sewer hookup

    50A Electric

    Showers

    Picnic tables

    Toilets

    Pets allowed

    Wifi

    Fire pits

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    Great place to stop overnight or for a few days. Can hear the highway; but it's not very loud or intrusive. Camp host/owner is very friendly. Plenty of room for kids or pets to roam and play. Very clean and safe.

  • Brady R.
    Oct. 27, 2020

    Paynetown Campground

    Lake Views - Good for Covid

    With COVID, it seems that everyone...and then more people are going camping. It's a bittersweet type of situation. Nevertheless, it's been very hard to find decent camping in Indiana that isn't packed in like sardines, while also trying to escape the city and get into nature - not around more people.

    Luckily, a friend and I came here last October and this place was great. We got a non electric site and were in the middle of the sites. We had a great lake view and were very happy with our setup. It was a pull-through site, although not all are like that. We were able to set up in no time. 

    We had lots of space, away from our neighbors. The campstore had wood and random items that you might need should you forget. We were just steps away from the lake and enjoyed walking down there every morning. There aren't the best hiking trails around, so you'll need to drive to the nearby Brown County or National Forest to hike on trails that are actually worth the time. 

    I will add that the setup is a bit odd for non-electric. You basically had to pull up to the gatehouse, get your reservation info, then do a U-turn and go back out past the campstore in order to get to your campground. Very odd setup to say the least.

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    Aug. 24, 2018

    West Boggs Park

    Typical Government Run Park

    If you are wanting sewer, this park is very limited for 45’ Motorhomes. The available sites with sewer are all back in that are not very level and many are tight for Big Rigs including large trailers.

Guide to Smithville

The Smithville area in south-central Indiana features rolling hills and forested terrain with elevations reaching approximately 750 feet above sea level. Camping options span across multiple state parks and private facilities within a 30-mile radius of Smithville. During spring and fall, temperature fluctuations between day and night can reach 30°F, requiring campers to pack layers regardless of season.

What to Do

Hiking trails: Brown County State Park offers numerous trails with varying difficulty levels. "The park has a trailhead that's walking distance from the campsite that leads down a beautiful trail to a lake," notes a visitor at Taylor Ridge Campground. For more serious hikers, the park provides challenging terrain with scenic viewpoints.

Mountain biking: The region offers exceptional biking opportunities for all skill levels. "The mountain bike trails are fantastic. I wish I was a mountain biker, the trails looked amazing and the park was packed with mountain bikers," shares a reviewer from Raccoon Ridge Campground. Trail systems include purpose-built features for beginners through experts.

Fishing: Multiple lakes throughout the area provide fishing opportunities. At Shakamak State Park Campground, "There's three beautiful lakes there that are good for boating and fishing," according to one camper. Most lakes permit electric motors only, creating quiet environments for anglers.

What Campers Like

Clean facilities: Campground bathrooms and shower houses receive consistent praise. "The bathrooms/showers are KOA clean. Also unheard of in an Indiana State Park. I couldn't even find a spider web," reports a camper at Shakamak State Park Campground. This attention to cleanliness extends to many facilities in the region.

Wooded campsites: The natural setting of many sites appeals to campers seeking shade and privacy. At Buffalo Ridge Campground, "Variable site options for all sizes of vehicles and modes of camping. Well-staffed and well-maintained," notes one visitor. Tree coverage provides natural temperature regulation during summer months.

Local attractions: The town of Nashville, Indiana offers additional activities just minutes from camping areas. "Nashville is only a 5 minute drive from the campgrounds, and it's a blast going to all of the different shops and restaurants located in town," writes a camper from Taylor Ridge Campground. This proximity allows for easy day trips during extended stays.

What You Should Know

Site selection considerations: Many campgrounds feature varied terrain that affects site suitability. "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 a Taylor Ridge Campground visitor. Using reservation site filters for size and grade is recommended.

Seasonal crowds: Fall color season draws the largest crowds. "This is a fishing park. Boating with electric motors, so a quiet lake," explains a camper from Shakamak State Park Campground, noting it's less crowded during fishing season than parks known for fall foliage.

Navigation challenges: Some parks require significant travel time between entrance and camping areas. "The park is gigantic! It takes a long time to get from the entrance of the park to the actual campground, but the drive is beautiful," mentions a Taylor Ridge visitor. First-time visitors should allow extra arrival time, especially before dark.

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