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    Camping options near Speedway, Indiana include a range of established campgrounds with varying amenities and accommodation types. The Indianapolis KOA in Greenfield provides tent sites, RV hookups, cabins and glamping accommodations, operating from March through mid-November. Lake Haven Retreat in Indianapolis offers year-round camping with boat access and full hookup sites for RVs and tents. Several campgrounds in the area feature a mix of primitive and developed sites, with most facilities located within a 30-minute drive of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

    Most campgrounds near Speedway require advance reservations, particularly during racing events when availability becomes extremely limited. Developed sites typically provide water hookups, electric service, and sanitary facilities, though amenities vary significantly between locations. A review mentioned, "We would stay here again but we'd need to exhaust all other options first," highlighting that site quality can be inconsistent across the region. Roads are generally paved and accessible to most vehicles, though some campgrounds like the Indiana State Fairgrounds have been noted for poor signage and navigation challenges. Seasonal operation affects several facilities, with some closing during winter months, while others like Lake Haven Retreat remain open year-round.

    Campers report varying experiences with amenities and maintenance at local campgrounds. The Indianapolis KOA receives positive feedback for its family-friendly environment and activities, with one visitor noting it's "one of the nicer KOAs we stayed in." Sites at Lake Haven Retreat provide communal fire rings rather than individual ones, with several campers mentioning the campground's convenient location to downtown Indianapolis. Indy Lakes Campground offers fishing opportunities but charges extra for this activity. Many campgrounds in the region feature full hookups for RVs, while tent camping options are more limited. Traffic noise affects some locations, particularly those situated near interstate highways or major roads, influencing the overall camping experience.

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      1. Indianapolis KOA

      4.3(22)18mi from SpeedwayRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "It’s very close to an interstate so it’s not exactly a picturesque setting. The pricing seems high for what it is. Walking distance to Mount Comfort RV Dealership."

      "Clean and friendly..easy access to the highway..a lot of transient sites..nice pool!"

      from $60 - $80 / night

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      2. Kamp Indy

      3.8(8)8mi from SpeedwayRVs

      "We attended a wedding at the Scottish Cathedral in the center of downtown Indy and from the campground, it was a nice drive into the city off the interstate that only took about 20 min."

      "Close to the city without being “in it”. We would stay here again."

      from $60 / night

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      3. Indiana State Fairgrounds Campground

      2.5(4)7mi from SpeedwayRVs, Tents

      from $40 / night

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      4. Indy Lakes Campground

      3.7(3)9mi from SpeedwayRVs, Tents, Glamping
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      5. Clermont Lions Club Park

      5.0(1)4mi from Speedway
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      6. S and H Campground

      4.0(13)21mi from SpeedwayRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "Perfect distance from speedway."

      "Access to the family fun zone including in the stay. So much for our littles to do! And totally safe and clean."

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      7. Acacia Farms

      5.0(1)11mi from Speedway1 siteCabins

      "Acacia Farms is an awesome spot to slow down in the country and enjoy being around some small farm animals.  Check them out and share some pics of your stay!"

      from $58 / night

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      8. White River Campground

      4.6(26)28mi from SpeedwayRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "First of all it's very clean which is surprising for Indiana. Back up to the river. Great views. Free hot showers! Quiet. Feels secluded though close to town. Good price too."

      "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."

      from $16 - $37 / night

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      9. Breaktime in Bargersville

      5.0(1)17mi from Speedway1 site

      from $75 - $150 / night

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      10. 3-Point Lake Campgrounds

      4.0(2)18mi from SpeedwayRVs

      "There is a laundry room with a small library, bath house, and a nice short trail, with a game of horseshoes."

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    • LDS Sister H.
      Oct. 20, 2026

      Friends O' Mine Campground & Cabins

      ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Our First RV Home Has Been Such a Blessing!

      My husband and I absolutely loved our first few months here at Friends O' Mine Campgrounds & Cabins as first-time RV owners with our Class A RV.

      We downsized from our 5-bedroom home in the Ozark Mountains of Missouri. We sold our home and I followed my Husband back here to Indiana after he received a wonderful career opportunity. My Husband is a Veteran, 🇺🇸 and after moving to Nashville, Indiana, we had immediately fallen in love with this small town - where we respected and admired the way Nashville reminds us of where we had just moved from in Missouri.

      We stayed at Grand Wood Suites for six months, after paying for a hotel, all while continuously paying for our two large storage units, as well as our mortgage payment and then rent for most of the beginning of this year; so, we decided to downsize to save money to buy land sooner, instead of continuing to rent. 🏕️ We already loved camping - we started with a pop-up camper on the 🔝 of our Jeep and camped dozens of times, then traded up to a pop-up camper. So we used what we had in savings, bought our Class A RV, donated our pop-up camper, and came to Friends O' Mine - and it was the best decision!

      From day one, the other campers have been so friendly, as are the nice employees and amazing owners. They truly make you feel like family. They set up weekly entertainment that brings the whole campground together around the campfire - there is a huge fire in the middle with six porch swings attached to a massive gazebo and veranda surrounding it. It's incredibly cozy and just inviting you to join in.

      We've enjoyed live musical singers entertaining us around the campfire all evening, and we were invited to watch a documentary about a local racecar driver in their indoor recreational room, right next to the indoor laundry facilities.

      There is also a subterranean pool that my Husband and I enjoyed swimming in almost every day during our first month here - it was very relaxing and refreshing!

      One of our favorite parts has been our peaceful, nighttime walks around the large, well-stocked catch-and-release pond. My Husband and I hold hands together and walk around it at sunset almost every evening. It's so serene and calming to hear the sounds of the water and feel the beautiful Autumn breeze.

      This has been a very relaxing, enjoyable, and heartwarming experience for us. If you are looking for a clean, friendly, peaceful, and welcoming place to stay - whether for a weekend or for a season - we cannot recommend Friends O' Mine Campgrounds & Cabins enough. We are so grateful we found it!

    • Kausalia V.The Dyrt Pro User
      Oct. 18, 2026

      Cornerstone Campground

      we arrived during a halloween kids party. the hostess was super nice. the women’s showers and wash rooms clean. the men’s shower was sport locker style.

    • Kaley A.
      Oct. 17, 2026

      Buffalo Ridge Campground — Brown County State Park

      We absolutely LOVED this park! It was hands down our favorite of this year. We camped at site 100 and it has a neighbor on one side and behind while the other side was a huge open space. It is in the center of a loop. It was mostly level. There was some minor doming to the site but not bad at all. It was a busy camp ground but not as crowded (sites not on top of each other) as some I’ve been in. The outsides of the loops did have more space between and privacy but could be smaller or more sloped, it just really depended. The bathrooms and showers were cleaner than some of the other state parks we have been to, so much so my 11 year old son mentioned it. The park itself is absolutely gorgeous. The hiking trails (which is what we usually go for) were nice but I believe that the biking trails were actually more scenic than the hiking trails and a lot more rugged. We liked trail 8 starting from the west lookout tower and stopping at Hesitation Point for lunch/break/bathroom. Trail 6 was also a pretty, rugged, shorter trail. The Nature Center was also nicer than a lot of the others we have been to in the state. We did choose to do horseback riding at the stables. We showed up about 5 minutes after opening and were able to pay and told to come back in an hour and 45 minutes. That didn’t bother us since we had the time but if you are on a tighter schedule, the earlier the better. We also went into Nashville and it was a very cute town to visit. Well decorated for Halloween, very walkable, and a little something for almost everyone. Prices were about what I would expect for a tourist town but not terrible. I also have T-Mobile and had pretty good service almost everywhere in the park.

    • Mark T.The Dyrt Pro User
      Oct. 8, 2026

      Irwin City Park

      Nice little city park/campgound

      Clean paved sites, rigs under 35 feet will fit. Water and electricity 50/30 (water is in the ground.

    • SkywaystoHighways.com Y.The Dyrt Pro User
      Sep. 22, 2026

      Bill Monroe Memorial Music Park & Campground

      Fun Event Location

      We stayed for the weekend during a Campout event. Lots of fun seeing all of our camping buddies. I don’t think we would camp here otherwise as it isn’t really our type of camping. Sites are close together, so don’t expect privacy. Porta potties had not been serviced from their previous event… needless to say, it was foul. The country music museum was pretty cool. The guide was very knowledgeable!

    • AThe Dyrt Pro User
      Sep. 16, 2026

      Mystic Waters Campground

      Best Campground in the Area

      Beautiful, great amenities too. Right off highway to travel anywhere

    • SkywaystoHighways.com Y.The Dyrt Pro User
      Sep. 12, 2026

      Shades State Park Campground

      Nice, but….

      Nice halfway point for our road trip to Door County. We stayed here the week after Labor Day. Not sure if park staff had enough time to clean the grounds after the busy holiday weekend… There was a disappointing amount of litter at our site. We had remove the various cans, plastic bottles and ice pack out of our fire ring and the surrounding wooded area was full of more of the same including a full trash bag of garbage. And speaking of full… the pit toilets…There’s a $15 out of state fee above the $25 p/night charge. There’s only one shower for the park so be prepared. The amount of gnats and mosquitoes had us running for cover. The staff we encountered here, we’re cordial and friendly.

    • Jason The Dyrt Pro User
      Sep. 6, 2026

      Camp Atterbury Campground

      Host is great, park is nice, MWR needs help

      Great place to stay. Full hook ups, about 90 percent level sites. 33 RV sites and 3 or 4 primitive camp sites. The main bathhouse is pretty clean, included laundry, and a great host and hostess (Mark and Denise). The only bad is the price hikes here. One would think MWR would throw money towards some things...like a dog park, some leveling, lights at the kids playground, and MWR sponsored and paid for holiday parties/outings for vets, retirees, and all the active here on base. But nope, just collecting revenue without any beanies. Anyway, the host keeps it grounded.

    • Dan L.The Dyrt Pro User
      Aug. 3, 2026

      Cecil M Harden Lake Raccoon State Recreation Area

      Site 293, Raccoon Lake (Cecil M. Harden Lake), IN

      50A service, no water or sewer at the site. Fill your fresh tank on the way in. There’s a dump station on the property, so emptying on the way out is easy.

      Site is mostly level with partial shade. The approach is the one thing to watch: 293 isn’t angled off the road, so it’s a tighter back-in than most. We’re towing a 33’ Airstream Classic and made it first try with no issues, so bigger rigs can absolutely get in here. Just take it slow. Once parked, there’s plenty of room, and the spacing between sites is better than most state park campgrounds we’ve stayed in. Bathhouse is only a few sites down.

      Cell signal ran about 2 bars. We’re on Starlink so it didn’t matter, but plan accordingly if you work from the road.

      Park staff are the highlight. Stephanie checked us in and could not have been more accommodating. Friendly, quick, genuinely helpful.

    Guide to Speedway

    Camping options near Speedway, Indiana include several established sites within 30 minutes of Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The region features a mix of county-managed parks and private campgrounds situated along waterways like the White River. Summer temperatures typically range from 75-90°F with moderate humidity, requiring campers to plan accordingly when reserving spaces for non-racing weekends.

    What to do

    Fishing opportunities at local campgrounds: At Indy Lakes Campground, anglers can access stocked ponds, though a reviewer noted, "You have to stay away so the anglers get the water. Not supposed to even walk around!" Some campgrounds charge additional fees for fishing privileges.

    Explore nearby trails: White River Campground connects to extensive hiking trails with a reviewer mentioning, "Park next door is great for hiking, has walk bridge over river to trails, horse backing riding, high ropes course." The trail system includes connections to Koteewi Park with multiple outdoor activities.

    Weekend entertainment: Weekend stays often include scheduled events at certain campgrounds. A camper at S and H Campground reported, "Saturday night we stayed they were playing a kids movie in one part of the campground and live music 'on the hill.'" Many campgrounds increase programming during summer weekends and holiday periods.

    What campers like

    Clean facilities: Facility maintenance varies widely across campgrounds. One camper at White River Campground stated, "Their bathrooms and showers are the cleanest I've came across," while others noted less positive experiences at different locations. Maintenance standards typically correlate with price point.

    Proximity to downtown Indianapolis: For urban exploration, Lake Haven Retreat provides convenient access with a reviewer noting, "We attended a wedding at the Scottish Cathedral in the center of downtown Indy and from the campground, it was a nice drive into the city off the interstate that only took about 20 min."

    Family amenities: Several campgrounds offer dedicated family activities. A visitor to S and H Campground mentioned, "Very nice campground. They have a little section full of carnival like rides. Several playgrounds!" Campgrounds with family facilities typically charge premium rates during peak season.

    What you should know

    Navigation challenges: Finding campground entrances can be difficult, especially after dark. A camper at Indiana State Fairgrounds Campground reported, "We had to make 3 laps around the fairgrounds before we found the entrance then there was no clear signage to the camping area or the campsites."

    Fire ring policies vary: Not all campgrounds offer individual fire rings. A Lake Haven Retreat camper noted, "They have fire rings but they're communal not at each site." Some locations prohibit fires entirely, particularly during dry weather conditions.

    Seasonal crowds: Traffic and capacity issues occur during race events and summer holidays. A visitor to S and H Campground advised, "Keep in mind it was Memorial Day weekend... Our site was 70% flooded... When you call to make a reservation, they won't give you a site # until you arrive."

    Tips for camping with families

    Pool access: Swimming options provide relief during hot summer days. A reviewer at Indianapolis KOA shared, "The splash pad/water park was fun, but was not a pool. It only goes to 3 feet so if you want to swim this is not for you."

    Consider age-appropriate amenities: Different campgrounds cater to specific age groups. An Indianapolis KOA visitor noted, "Perks of this KOA are a very nice playground and wading pool area. So if you have younger children, ideal for you."

    Budget for activities: Additional fees apply for certain family activities. A camper at S and H Campground mentioned, "Miniature golf was free, pool was a little green (but we had a lot of rain). Stocked pond. Good bands throughout the weekend. The family fun area does cost extra."

    Tips from RVers

    Electrical service reliability: Power quality concerns affect some locations during peak usage. A camper at S and H Campground reported, "We were on a 50 amp service, but when everyone started turning on their AC, my surge protector kept kicking due to voltage swings."

    Site leveling challenges: Some campgrounds have uneven sites requiring additional equipment. A long-term camper at S and H Campground mentioned, "Downsides - our site was incredibly uneven." Bringing leveling blocks is recommended for most area campgrounds.

    Urban camping considerations: RVers seeking more natural settings should research carefully. A visitor to Lake Haven Retreat noted, "Visiting here with friends with a 5th wheel. There wasn't much space on their site, and it didn't feel like 'camping' to me. It worked for them to be able to visit friends in the area and have a place to park."

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Where can I find campgrounds near Indianapolis Motor Speedway?

    S and H Campground is a popular option located at a perfect distance from the speedway. It offers spacious sites, multiple playgrounds, and even carnival-like rides, making it ideal for families attending race events. Another good choice is Indianapolis KOA near Greenfield, which provides full amenities including water hookups and is suitable for visitors planning to attend speedway events.

    Can I rent an RV in Speedway for race events?

    Yes, RV rentals are available for race events in Speedway, though they're in high demand during major racing weekends. Local rental companies operate in the Indianapolis area, offering various RV sizes and types. Many visitors choose to stay at Indy Lakes Campground or Indiana State Fairgrounds Campground with their rented RVs due to their proximity to the track. Book well in advance—typically 6-12 months before major events like the Indianapolis 500—to ensure availability.

    Are there RV parks available in Speedway, Indiana?

    Yes, there are several RV parks available in and around Speedway. Raceview Family Campground offers sites specifically designed with race fans in mind, with drive-in access and full hookup options. Lake Haven Retreat is another option near Indianapolis with big-rig-friendly sites and necessary amenities for RV campers. Both locations typically fill quickly during major race weekends, so advance reservations are essential.

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