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Based on review of local campgrounds near Alamo, Indiana, limited horse-friendly options exist in the immediate area. Turkey Run State Park Campground offers camping facilities with options for tent, RV, and cabin camping, though no dedicated horse corrals are available. The campground features electric hookups, reservable sites, and accommodates both drive-in and hike-in access. Many sites are located in wooded areas providing shade and some privacy, particularly those backing up to forested sections.
Several miles of hiking trails wind through the park, with Trail 3 being particularly notable for its challenging terrain including ladder sections. Sugar Creek runs through the park and provides opportunities for fishing, canoeing, and kayaking. Sites vary considerably in levelness, with some campers reporting difficulty setting up on sloped terrain. The campground facilities include clean restrooms, hot showers with good water pressure, and picnic tables at each site. The park becomes crowded during peak season, especially weekends, with early morning being the recommended time for trail exploration to avoid crowds.
"Turkey Run is arguably the most popular campground (and state park) in Indiana and has its pros and cons."
"Much enjoyed hiking some of the trails at Turkey Run State Park near Marshall, Indiana. This is Indiana's 2nd oldest state park, now 100 years old (1916-2016)."
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Check Availability"Site 91 was tucked away in a more forested area away from RVs. Did a nice kayaking loop using their service. Had everything you needed, very chill experience. Will return fsho."
"That being said it did seem a little tight in certain area we were in but we drove around and rest of campground looked awesome!"
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TravelerGreat little campground, decently spaced spots and lots of thoughtful people in a great area. Would def come back if I go through Indiana again. The lady who works in the shack quickly changed my site to one that fits my rv after pulling in and seeing it was way too small. Thanks again ma’am!
GuideVery nice and quiet. Beautiful scenery with nice walking trails. Not sure if it’s due to the government shut down but when we arrived, we had to turn around and go back to the main park office in order to register instead of the little office that is at the entrance of the campground. We are only staying one night and off to our next destination.
LegendTurkey Run State Park. Arguably one of the top 5 state parks in Indiana.
Lots of hiking opportunities, including the fabulous Trail 3 which should be a National Trail IMO. Go hike early before 10 am. This area gets crazy busy after that.
Nice nature center.
2 covered bridges.
A swimming pool in season.
A historic inn with a restaurant. You can rent cabins also.
The Lusk home has tours every Saturday in season.
The campground is a mile or so west of the entrance to the park.
Electric only. 270 sites. Water is available.
There's modern bath houses with hot showers.
We were site 218, which is technically the Turkey Hollow area. The bath house there was clean. We liked our loop for spacious sites( for a state park).
The Twin Oaks loop seemed denser.
There's a double dump near the exit. There's also one dump at the end of a loop by site 60. We were happy the other 4 campers trying to dump forgot about it!
Trail 7 access is also at the end by site 44. It's not marked on the map.
The camp store has the usual camping supplies & gift items. Ice & wood.
We enjoyed our weekend here! Even though it rained Saturday.
ScoutNice campground electric hookups my 34' travel trailer fit nicely
GuideThis park is just other-worldly. We loved it. We hiked Trail 3, which has the ladders, and parts of trail 10, 4, and 2. Trail 10 was nothing special but was relatively flat. It was pretty crowded but people were respectful.
As for our campsite, it was really nice. We had site 94, which was right next to the bathhouse. It had almost a whole extra campsite's worth of space next to it for my kids to run around. It also had a tree for shade and was nice and level.
The bathrooms were okay. They were older but seemed to be fairly well maintained. The only complaint I had was that there wasn't enough counter space to set down items for getting ready, but that is minor.
Overall, wonderful park.
GuideThis campground was reasonably priced, had clean facilities and quite unusual and intesting hiking nearby. There are multiple trails and some quite challenging ones. No water hookups at the site but all except the "youth sites" had 110, 30, and 50 amp power. I was able to charge my ev without issue. Sites tried from all concrete to a dusty dirt and rock tent area, and all had old wood picnic tables. While the hiking was incredible, the maps of the trails were poor and not up to date, with some trails not on map at all. On one trail part of it went through box canyons up an active, though trickling, stream bed.
ScoutWe took our van and stayed at Turkey Run for a three night weekend. We were in a wooded section and it was pretty private however our site was pretty sloped. Next time I would probably pick the site on either side of 167.
As some other reviews stated, watch out for the raccoons. Those guys are not afraid of anything.
Also, the open, grassy area sites don’t offer any privacy. If that’s what you’re looking for, try to get a wooded site on the outsides that back up to woods. The majority of those have a decent number of trees separating you from the site next to you.
The bathrooms were super clean and the showers were hot with good water pressure.
We hiked Trail 3 with our dog, but we cut off early before the ladders using Trail 10. Our dog did pretty well in the section of Trail 3 before the ladders, and be prepared to get wet :)
In order to avoid crowds on the trails, we got there Thursday night so we could hike Friday morning / early afternoon. Saturday we rented a canoe from a canoe place right down the road from the campground. It was great and once we saw the crowds at the beach area of the park on Saturday afternoon, we were super glad we had been canoeing all day instead of fighting crowds at the park.
I would definitely recommend visiting Turkey Run State Park!
ScoutWhen I was younger this is the place the family would go. For fishing, hiking, and just being in nature . Has some really great trails, and if you stay at the campground itself , it has activities for the youguns ‘. When ever I am in the neighborhood, I will stop by for a weekend in a tent. Near a roaring campfire and widdle some thing out of a piece of wood. It’s peaceful, yet you’re not alone. It isn’t entirely off grid. I prefer BLM myself. But if you’re going to hit a “camp ground” this is one of my favorites.
GuideTurkey Run is a fabulous state park with a nice campground. My only complaint about the campground is that many sites are in an open, level area without a lot of trees or bushes between them. You don’t have a lot of privacy. Two sections of the campground, with the higher numbered sites, are much more wooded. If I go again, I will try to be there!
But the campground has two large modern bathrooms that are cleaned regularly. It also has clean well maintained vault toilets throughout the campground. Best of all, from the back of the campground you can access Trail 7, a moderate level trail that leads unexpectedly to a small stream running past a recessed cave. It’s a peaceful spot.
Be advised that a “moderate” hike at Turkey Run can be challenging, with plenty of steps up and down the hillsides. Many of the trails go along stream beds, so you often need to make your way across the rocks to avoid wet feet. Be prepared with hiking boots and sticks.
There are two covered bridges on the edges of the park. Be sure to check them out!
Turkey Run State Park and surrounding campgrounds near Alamo, Indiana offer diverse camping experiences. The area contains unique sandstone ravines and dense forest, with elevations ranging from 500-680 feet. Camping conditions vary from well-established grounds with full amenities to more primitive options, with summer temperatures averaging 85°F and spring bringing frequent rainfall.
Hiking challenging trails: Trail 3 at Turkey Run State Park Campground features ladder sections and requires water navigation. "We hiked Trail 3 with our dog, but we cut off early before the ladders using Trail 10. Our dog did pretty well in the section of Trail 3 before the ladders, and be prepared to get wet," reports Samantha S.
Water recreation on Sugar Creek: Rent canoes, kayaks, or inner tubes for floating. "The best part of Turkey Run is sugar creek. You can choose 2 different canoe trips," says Barry B. Multiple outfitters operate near the park entrance with trips ranging from 2-8 miles.
Sunrise viewing: Early mornings offer peaceful nature experiences and wildlife sightings. "My favorite part about camping is the sunrise and Turkey Run was not disappointing," writes Maggie M., who camped in her Jeep at Turkey Run State Park.
Private wooded sites: Many campers prefer sites that back up to forested areas. "We were in a wooded section and it was pretty private however our site was pretty sloped. Next time I would probably pick the site on either side of 167," notes Samantha S. from Turkey Run State Park.
Corner camping spots: Strategic site selection can enhance the camping experience at Turkey Run Canoe & Camping. "Booked late for this one but ended up with a great corner spot in the middle of a turn off from the main drive," reports Monica C., who also noted good AT&T service but spotty Verizon coverage.
Well-stocked camp store: Convenience items and camping necessities are available on-site. "The grounds are well kept and the owners are just nice people," writes Ed D. about Turkey Run Canoe & Camping, which serves as his "default campground when going to Turkey Run state Park."
Site levelness varies significantly: Many campsites have uneven terrain that can challenge setup. "The site was huge but given the unevenness it would be difficult for tents," reports Michelle M. about site #35 at Turkey Run State Park Campground, adding it "definitely sloops to the back corner. It's was difficult to level our camper but we got it in the end."
Limited horse campgrounds near Alamo, Indiana: While equestrian enthusiasts visit the area, designated horse camping facilities are scarce. Local stables offer day rides, but overnight accommodations for horses require advance planning or traveling to facilities farther from Alamo.
Crowding on summer weekends: Weekdays offer a more peaceful experience, especially for trail hiking. "In order to avoid crowds on the trails, we got there Thursday night so we could hike Friday morning / early afternoon," advises Samantha S., who was "super glad" to avoid Saturday crowds.
Consider site location carefully: When camping with children, proximity to facilities matters. "We had site 94, which was right next to the bathhouse. It had almost a whole extra campsite's worth of space next to it for my kids to run around," explains Kaley A. at Turkey Run State Park Campground.
Trail difficulty awareness: Some trails are challenging but manageable for families. "There are lots of inclines and steps, not much of it was extremely easy hiking, but we did see lots of families with kids doing just fine," notes Maggie M. about the park's hiking options.
Wildlife precautions: Local wildlife can be bold around campsites. "Watch out for the raccoons. Those guys are not afraid of anything," warns Samantha S., suggesting proper food storage and supervision of children around camp.
EV charging availability: Electric sites can accommodate electric vehicle charging needs. "All except the 'youth sites' had 110, 30, and 50 amp power. I was able to charge my ev without issue," reports Leif D. about Turkey Run State Park.
Shared electric hookups: At some campgrounds, electrical connections serve multiple sites. "The electric is shared with another site which could be a problem if you have the same type of service since there is only one 50 amp, one 30 amp, and one 20 amp service per hook up," explains Scott B. about Turkey Run Canoe & Camping.
Water fill stations: Plan for water access limitations. "There is portable water at the entrance but the road coming and going to the campsite is only wide enough for one rig and you will block traffic while you are filling up," warns Scott B., who found the sites "difficult to get into" with limited parking.
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Alamo, IN is Turkey Run State Park Campground with a 4.5-star rating from 73 reviews.
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