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Best RV Parks & Resorts near Syracuse, IN

513 Reviews

Several RV parks near Syracuse offer full hookup options with varying site dimensions. Twin Mills Camping Resort operates from April 15 to November 1 with full hookups including 50-amp electrical service. The park features both wooded and open sites on crushed limestone with gravel pads. A visitor commented, "We had another couple that we camped with and were able to get two sites next to each other. They had lots of various activities going on and even as crowded as it was customer service was good." Shipshewana Trading Place RV Park provides pull-through sites with water, electric, and sewer connections. Sites are arranged in alternating fashion with most rigs facing doorside to doorside. Elkhart RV Resort by Rjourney accommodates big rigs with spacious pull-through sites and full hookups including both 30-amp and 50-amp service.

Early reservations are essential during peak season, especially for weekends between May and September when Amish country tourism increases. Most parks provide sanitary dump stations, though some smaller facilities have limited dumping hours. Cell service varies across the region with T-Mobile showing stronger signals than AT&T in most locations. Pet policies differ between parks - while most allow pets, specific breed restrictions may apply. Winter camping options are limited as many parks close between late October and early April. Nearby RV service centers in Elkhart can handle repairs and maintenance needs. A camper wrote, "We enjoyed our stay at the Shipshewana Trading Place RV Park. When we arrived the camper that had the site prior to us had not vacated yet and it was 2:00 pm in the afternoon."

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Best RV Sites Near Syracuse, Indiana (96)

    1. Twin Mills Camping Resort

    7 Reviews
    Howe, IN
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "Twin Mills is a really beautiful and quiet RV Campground, with tall trees in Northern Indiana. We frequent this location when getting RV Repairs and visiting Elkhart, the birth place of most RVs."

    "really fun for families nice pool and bathrooms putt putt bring your bikes"

    2. Thousand Trails Bear Cave

    16 Reviews
    Buchanan, MI
    45 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "This is a nice, family friendly campground."

    "Easy registration, friendly staff. Older campground, areas could upgrades. Most campers seem to be long term. Campsite 42 has a great overlook on the river."

    3. Lakeside RV Resort

    1 Review
    New Carlisle, IN
    45 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "This campground has a private lake which is surrounded by farmland. Lots of primitive sites right next to the lake. Fire rings with no grate."

    4. Fireside Resort RV Park

    1 Review
    Garrett, IN
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (260) 925-6747

    $25 - $38 / night

    "Very close to the event center and auto center where they have alot of big events. Its a gravel lot in the middle of a field but they have all the normal amenities."

    5. Elkhart RV Resort by Rjourney

    11 Reviews
    Middlebury, IN
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (574) 347-6889

    "The restrooms/showers are nice and clean. You can get an entire 4 wheeler dump load of wood for $20. It’s nice dry wood."

    "Near Elkhart and the RV/MH Hall of Fame & Museum. Great place to visit, really interesting. Also, near Shipshewana."

    6. Shipshewana RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Middlebury, IN
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (260) 768-7627

    $38 - $47 / night

    "The Park offers mainly alternating pull-through sites which means you will be facing your neighbor’s door not their street side of the camper. This makes for great buddy sites."

    "Not much shade. Nice bathrooms and clean. Easy access to flea market."

    7. Shipshewana Trading Place RV Park

    6 Reviews
    Middlebury, IN
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (260) 768-4669

    "Gravel sites, electric, play areas for kids. Close to the flea market! Nice place to park for a few days in Amish country. Fun at the pavilion!"

    "This campground was very convenient to the town of Shipshewanna, Amish Country and the Pumpkinvine Bike Trail. There weren’t many amenities to speak of, but the sites were fairly spacious and level."

    8. Elkhart RV Resort

    6 Reviews
    Granger, IN
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (574) 800-2069

    $39 - $47 / night

    "We ordered pizza from the store, which was delivered to the site quickly. My grandson said it was very good. There was no gluten free as noted on the website, which we are used to happening."

    "This campground is close to home so we spent a couple days here so the kids could play while I worked. All staff was extremely helpful and friendly from the minute we pulled in."

    9. Wabash City RV Park

    1 Review
    Wabash, IN
    44 miles

    10. Maple Ridge Campground

    8 Reviews
    North Liberty, IN
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (574) 784-8532

    "Spent two nights and found everything very nice. clean facilities, nice sites and full hookup. pool was clean and we'll maintained. a little buggy in the woods, but it was June after all!"

    "Nice pool and playground. Campsites are setup to for two pull through a side by side with shared yard in the middle. Will add this to our list to visit again."

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  • Roger W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 25, 2024

    Elkhart County Fairgrounds

    Area Convenient and Clean

    Elkhart County 4-h Fairgrounds: (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good

    (72 yr olds in 27’ trailer.)

    Overall Rating: 4 for access to the area, very clean facilities, and not too many campers thus time of year.
    Price 2024: $35 for water/electric only. Security: No Usage during visit: Very light Visual Privacy Between Adjacent Sites: none Site Spacing: very close Pad surface: our area was grass Reservations: Yes Campground Noise: Quiet except for one day of motorcycle raises at the nearby track.
    Outside Road Noise: Not most sites Through Traffic in campground: Some for activities at the fairground Electric Hookup: Yes Sewer Hookup: some sites Dump Station: yes Potable Water Available: At sites Bathroom: Very nice flush toilets Showers: yes Pull Throughs: Yes Cell Service (AT&T): Varied throughout campground Setting: open grass fields around very well manicured county fairground. Recent Weather: 70s and rain. Insects:None Host: I am not sure.
    Rig Size: Large Sites: full hookups and water/electric only

  • Laura H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 23, 2020

    Twin Mills Camping Resort

    Beautiful Wooded Campground

    Twin Mills is a really beautiful and quiet RV Campground, with tall trees in Northern Indiana. We frequent this location when getting RV Repairs and visiting Elkhart, the birth place of most RVs.

    There are cabins and tent sites and a large lake access point with a beach area. The playgrounds seemed to be in good shape and the dumpsters were centrally located.

    The park has a gate entrance for security.

    There is a large pool area and basketball court.

    There are several sections in the park, some more wooded and narrow sites, some are more spread out.

    Cellular: T-Mobile had good signal strength and bandwidth, AT&T was not as good but still doable.

    Most of the sites are full hook up, some have 30amp and some have 50amp.

    Amenities: Pool Clubhouse Basketball Volleyball Picnic tables Fire rings Trash Playground Lake access Beach area Dock Cabins Tent sites

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 14, 2025

    Happy Acres Campground

    Friendly, clean, and easy to get to

    This was the first park we went to as new trailer owners. It did not disappoint. Staff are so friendly and helpful. It is right off I69 so easy access but you will have road noise. We did not find it intrusive but understand not everyone may think the same. Sites are gravel and where we were, pretty level. There are other sites you may need leveling pads on but nothing looked crazy. Our site had full hookups. Some had only water and electric. No issues with cell service or Starlink. We had a fire ring and picnic table. Not a lot of trees though. The seasonal parts of the park do. The bathrooms are modern and clean. Our site was a pull through, others are back in. It seemed to me that 3/4 of the sites are occupied by semi permanent seasonal tenants though. Almost looked like a mobile home park in a way with sheds and decks. They have the best sites along the water. The transient sites are separated from them. Because of the permanent residents there is golf cart traffic. It was not noisy or party atmosphere though. Angola is close for dining or shopping. All and all, enjoyed the visit and would not hesitate to stay there again.

  • Nancy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 23, 2017

    Elkhart County Fairgrounds

    Typical Fairgrounds Camping Experience

    I have camped here a couple of times while visiting northern Indiana to have repairs done on my RV. Overall, I like this campground where for $30/night you can get a 50 amp full hook-up site or $23/night a 30 amp and water site. If you plan on staying longer weekly and monthly rates are really good. The campground sits in the middle of the county fairgrounds so there is usually something going on – either a fair, concert, horse event, or an RV rally. Depending on what time of year you are here and part of the week, the campground could be very crowded or very empty. The nice thing is the people in the office let you pick whatever site you want and don’t assign one to you. There are 275 full hook-up sites with 50 amp full hook-up and 30 amp water & electric only. There are no fires allowed and some sites don’t have picnic tables but you can request one and they will bring it to your site.

    There is very little shade and during my last visit the late September fall temperatures climbed to nearly 90 degrees and was brutal. This campground is better suited for RVs than tents but you are permitted to tent camp. Bathrooms and showers are scattered about and I was amazed at always how clean they (and the grounds as a whole) are. They do offer WiFi which worked pretty well in non-peak hours like early morning but was not reliable and sometimes frustrating. Since many sites have a clear view of the sky, you most likely will get satellite television reception and a dozen or so antenna channels.

    One of the things I like about this park is the vast expanse of grounds to wander about walking my dog. There is a trail system just outside of the park that allows you miles and miles of walking and biking trails. Downtown Goshen is less than two miles away and has some great restaurants (including Venturi Pizza, Maple Indian Cuisine – which has an awesome buffet, and Goshen Brewing Company). The Saturday farmers market is great with lots of produce, breads, meats, cheeses, and crafts.

    The last time I visited coincided with the Mennonite Relief Fund which was a big fund raiser for their charity that packed the grounds with stuff for sale, food, and activities. It was fun to be there during the event but it meant the campground and grounds were packed.

    Now for the bad about this campground. It is located right next to very busy train tracks that operate 24/7 and blow their horns quite often. They were really annoying in the middle of the night. Sites are close together so if it is crowded and you have a neighbor, you will be right on top of them. There is no shade which can be very miserable.

    Pros:

    · Price - $30/night for a 50 amp full hook-up site

    · Nearby downtown stores and restaurants

    · Sites are not assigned so you can pick where you want to camp

    · Grassy patios

    · Large grounds to meander around

    · Nearby biking/walking trail

    Cons:

    · Very noisy from nearby trains operated at all hours

    · Few trees for shade or privacy

    · Some sites are very tight and close to your neighbor

    · Can be very crowded

    · WiFi provided but not reliable

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 14, 2025

    Shipshewana North Park Campground

    Nice campground in a convenient location

    We were passing through and decided to stop for frozen custard at the stand right next to the campground. The first review for this place did not seem very inviting but a more recent one was a little more positive. After checking it out, I thought it could use a little reinforcement of the positives! I’m not sure if there have been new owners since the first review but I received a very friendly greeting, and the office is open from 9 am– 8 pm and clearly marked as the place to check-in. 

    There are many options here: back-in or pull-thru tent sites, w/e sites, full hook-up sites, camper cabins, and fully equipped cabins. The campsites range from $32-$46 per night and the cabins range from $69-$144 per night. Sites 47-52 are close to the road so you will hear road noise, but Sites 11-35 are farther from the road and are more shaded. The layout is RV park style but there is reasonable separation between the sites. 

    The restrooms have a code for entry, and I did not see the inside of these.

    Amenities include:

    - a community fire pit

    -  game room with television

    - guest laundry 

    - dump station

    - gift shop

    - pet friendly options

     -WiFi

    - There is, of course, an ice cream/frozen custard stand that I dare you to resist. 

    While we would not consider it a destination, we would definitely consider camping here en route – the price is reasonable, and the staff is friendly and welcoming.

  • M
    Sep. 17, 2021

    Shamrock Park

    Great stay

    Village owned and operated campground, right on the St. Joseph River. Open all year. Many long term campers. $35 gets you a level full hook up site with WiFi. Very clean and well maintained with friendly staff.

  • Stacy M.
    Aug. 9, 2018

    Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park at Plymouth

    August 2018: Meh

    Please know this is mostly a mobile home park and long term rvs. It’s kept up decent but some shoddy add ons and sheds throughout. there are I’ve 900 sites and more than 95% are permanent. It’s between a very busy freeway and very busy railroad track. Cute little lake with lots of activities for kids and themed weekends. I was abke to run 3 miles aroind the park. Full hook ups are only up to 30 amps. Close to Chicago. We will not be returning due to noise but other than that, it’s ‘meh’.

  • Gerard E.
    Jan. 24, 2026

    Pokagon State Park Campground

    One of the Best

    10-2-24 thru 10-7-24 Site 370 C

    Cellular, TMOBILE 5G, 3 bars. 21’ Apex Nano w truck. Gravel pad, fire pit and grass is about 12” lower than pad. Keep in mind if expecting rain. 

    Showers are old, warm with 2 hooks, 2 toilets and 2 urnials. 

    Fire pit needs to be reset in the ground, it sit too high. Awesome trails to hike. Maintenance was awesome changing out a breaker on the box.

    8-27-22, update on site 348 and 350. These are pull through sites on the edge of the road. 350 is longer and had a 5th Wheel on it. We put our 19’ Nano on 348. Full sun during the day, 348 is uneven once you walk off of the pad. This site could use some TLC and more gravel for parking. 

    10-1-16, nice state park with hiking trails. Lot 322 was partially sun and shade. Restroom and shower(open stall, no privacy) was outdated but functional. 2-5-22 hiked 4 miles on the snow packed trails. Cold and awesome powder conditions.

  • D
    May. 16, 2019

    Ebys Pines

    Good little weekend getaway

    Lot sizes do vary, pull through lots are a good size. If you like tent camping this place has a great tent/pop up only section on the river. Excellent dog run. Pool is dated but it actually is open. I tend to use this place to open up my TT or to close it Down for the season.

Guide to Syracuse

RV campgrounds near Syracuse, Indiana offer travelers easy access to Amish Country and the region's numerous recreational lakes. The area sits within Elkhart County at approximately 830 feet elevation with summer temperatures averaging 75-85°F. Most campsites in this region feature crushed limestone or gravel surfaces with limited natural shade.

What to do

Lake activities: Chain O' Lakes State Park Campground offers multiple connected lakes for recreation. "Kayaking and the beach was a huge hit with the kids," reports Jeremy C. The park also provides boat and kayak rentals during the main season, though these close after Labor Day.

Explore Amish Country: Only 10 minutes from Elkhart RV Resort by Rjourney, visitors can experience authentic Amish communities. Lisa D. notes, "About 10 minutes drive to Shipshewana with very kind Amish community folks."

Trail riding: The Pumpkinvine Bike Trail passes near several campgrounds. Cindy B. who stayed at Shipshewana Trading Place RV Park shared, "We enjoyed our stay, two days of riding on the Pumpkinvine Bike Trail, the Krider Nurseries World's Fair Garden, the RV museum in Elkhart."

What campers like

Privacy between sites: At Maple Ridge Campground, the site arrangement provides room for families. Tony G. explains, "Campsites are setup for two pull through side by side with shared yard in the middle."

Clean facilities: Campground cleanliness matters to travelers in the Syracuse area. "The shower and bathroom was the best I ever saw at a campground," reports a visitor to Maple Ridge Campground. Most facilities offer weekly maintenance schedules.

Activities for children: Multiple campgrounds organize regular weekend events. At Twin Mills Camping Resort, Laura H. notes the amenities include "Pool, Clubhouse, Basketball, Volleyball, Picnic tables, Fire rings, Trash, Playground, Lake access, Beach area, Dock, Cabins, Tent sites."

What you should know

Seasonal operations: Most campgrounds close between late October and early April. According to Barbara P. at Bear Cave RV Campground, "Bear Cave is a nice campground. There is actually a cave in the campground that you can take a tour of while you are here."

Cell service variations: Network coverage differs throughout the region. Laura H. observed at Twin Mills, "Cellular: T-Mobile had good signal strength and bandwidth, AT&T was not as good but still doable."

Internet availability: Wi-Fi access is limited or requires payment at most locations. One camper at Bear Cave noted, "If you want wifi then its 5.95 per day or if your here for a week + then 34.95 for the month up to 4 devices is your best bet."

Tips for camping with families

Kid-friendly amenities: Thousand Trails Bear Cave offers unique features. Gay G. reports, "This is a nice, family friendly campground. Lots of very friendly other campers, a heated pool, playground for the kids, nice size lots with fire pits, picnic tables, electric& water (including at tent sites)."

Scheduled activities: Weekend programming keeps children engaged. At Maple Ridge, one visitor mentioned, "Multiple activities on Saturday included tractor ride, kids bingo, and elephant ears."

Proximity to attractions: Plan day trips to nearby points of interest. Robert P. chose Elkhart RV Resort because it's "really close to grand design. We stayed here to go tour the manufacturers process."

Tips from RVers

Site arrangement: At Shipshewana Trading Place RV Park, site orientation affects social interaction. Andrew M. explains, "The Park offers mainly alternating pull-through sites which means you will be facing your neighbor's door not their street side of the camper. This makes for great buddy sites."

Hookup variations: Water and electric connections differ between campgrounds. At Shipshewana Trading Place RV Park, "This is a full hookup park, and you will need to provide your own fire ring."

Seasonal maintenance: Some facilities reduce services in shoulder seasons. Barbara P. observed at Bear Cave, "This KOA is much smaller than most and has fewer amenities, although the prices are comparable. Surprisingly this area is very high with camping charges, especially off season."

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