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Sycamore Springs Park accommodates tent campers, RV users, and cabin guests with pets in its family-oriented grounds. The park maintains strict pet policies requiring leashes throughout the property and prohibits alcohol consumption to preserve its child-friendly atmosphere. All campsites feature fire rings and picnic tables with free firewood provided for campers. The bathrooms and showers remain consistently clean according to most visitors, with water spigots placed conveniently throughout the grounds. Sites vary in size and levelness, with some visitors noting sites are positioned quite close together, making it advisable to reserve adjacent sites for additional space if traveling with multiple tents or larger pets.
Mitchell Creek Road offers primitive dispersed camping options for pet owners seeking a more rustic experience in Hoosier National Forest. This location consists of small roadside pull-offs rather than designated campsites and lacks amenities such as restrooms, designated fire rings or picnic tables. The narrow gravel road provides limited turn-around space, making it suitable primarily for tent campers or small vehicles rather than RVs or trailers. Pet owners should prepare for complete self-sufficiency, bringing all necessary water and waste disposal supplies. The area provides excellent hiking opportunities along Mitchell Creek with rock outcroppings throughout the dense forest, though terrain can become muddy after rainfall. Cell service is minimal to non-existent, requiring advance planning for pet emergencies.
"Only waterfill location was at the camp store. Shower house was open and warm water was available. Big DNR presence and staff was friendly and helpful. Quiet campground wasn’t many occupants."
"Patoka has always had a hype about it for years; big lake, tons of boats, and fishing. This was our first trip here. We stayed in the Fishermans Primitive Campground."
from $14 - $45 / night
Check Availability"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."
"There is a fishing lake and a small river to fish in or wade and swim in. There is a miniature village for the kids along with 20 playgrounds in the campground."
"This was a very quiet campsite in southern Indiana. We had a hard time finding dispered camping in the national Forest so we settled for this site."
"Indian Lake is co-located with Celina Lake and two campground. Once you turn off of IN37 you just keep straight to get to Indian Lake."
from $24 - $52 / night
Check Availability"There is also no sewer hookup at the site which I assumed was wrong, because I have never been to an Indiana state park with sewer hookup on site."
"The campground is near the trail to the old abandoned bridge which is well worth the hike. The fire tower has a commanding view."
from $23 - $496 / night
Check Availability"This was my first time camping in Indiana and it did not let me down!"
"Located in the beautiful rolling hills of southern Indiana not far from I-64 (exit 79)."
from $24 - $80 / night
Check Availability"This SRA is right on Patoka Lake, so there's plenty to do on the water - boating, fishing, floating cabins, beaches. There's also a disc golf course, archery range, and plenty of paved & dirt trails."
"Beautiful campground and lake. Quiet and very well maintained facilities."
"The spots are just near and walking distance from the caves and other attractions."
"Camp store, cave tours, gift shop, and other pay activities are within steps of camping, but only open until 5:00. No security or staff at all after hours."
from $27 / night
Check Availability"This is NOT a campground, but just roadside pull-offs on public land. There are no restrooms, fire rings, picnic tables, or other amenities."
"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."
"Site accommodates both horse, drive in and walk-in camping. There’s a privy and water on site. Campsites have fire rings and picnic tables."
"It used to have a sweet little walk in spot down the bouldering trail that looked over the river. Now it is overgrown and you can't get back there."
"There actually wasn’t any camp grounds open when we got there but we were so exhausted from the drive and it was 4am so we parking at the trail head and got a 3 hour nap in."
ScoutBesides picking the only weekend where the camp had plumbing issues… my 4 year old daughter and I loved this place. This was my first time camping in Indiana and it did not let me down! The rangers were very nice and was pleased to answer any of my questions, the lake and bathrooms were clean and the place was nice and quiet. I’ll be back again.
ScoutThis is a great location near the lake, dog park and community center and has excellent internet access.
GuideThe sites are well-spaced and there’s a beautiful lake where you can kayak, canoe, fish, let your dog swim, etc. Disc golf is the big activity at this park. Awesome walking path and a petting zoo. The park is exceptionally clean. Sites on the lake view side are noisy due to traffic on the highway.
ScoutOwners are fantastic. They will get to a 5 as they continue their hard work making it an awesome place. New owners took over 4 months ago. They have many activities (was yogi bear till it was sold) put put, bowling, chess, volleyball, fishing. Dog park, Play ground was nicely done. Lake has lots of algae. Pool is brand new. It is by highway however, that did not bother us personally. I will visit again and would consider seasonal. Service id rate them a 5. Wonderful people and the place as much potential.
GuideGorgeous property with such kind and friendly owners. New owners that are making improvements to the property but it is so nice already.
The lake is GORGEOUS. Sites have mature trees, variety of singing birds. Really nice stay here as we were passing through. There is a sand volleyball net, gah gah ball, dog park, playground, mini golf (not ready for summer yet), and a new pool soon (concrete poured the other day).
Campground is a few miles from interstate and right off the highway so some highway noise but still a great picturesque place.
We will definitely stay here again if we are in the area .
GuideWest 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.
GuideRest stops leading up to this RV spot were under construction. This was a last minute decision. It was late and I didn’t want to drive in the dark anymore. The price is HIGH. With discounts for goodsam and loves connect it was $50/night for 30 amp. The dog park at this loves is very nice and the spaces are okay. But it’s loud all night because it’s a truck stop. I like the idea of this for loves but the price needs to reflect it. $25/night. No one is staying longer than that and it’s a better deal.
RangerI stayed on late October and I was the only one there, except for a family on the cabins. The spots are just near and walking distance from the caves and other attractions. They have two potable water spots (so no water on each spot), picnic tables, fire rings, grills and every spot faces the little river. restrooms and showers too. You can bring small pets inside the cave if you carry them all time. I have a small zuchon and carry her in a doggy backpack 🎒 she loved it!
TravelerThis was our first time camping and I must say I absolutely loved our site. We were on a primitive site number 109. Though the ground was a little rocky the lake views were spectacular. There was a porto potty in walking distance. When we first arrived it was pretty clean but after the weekend it was really bad and ran out of toilet paper. But the bathroom facilities by the slide were great you just had to drive to it from the primitive sites. Water slide was a blast and loved the petting zoo, also the volleyball court was a fun addition too. Though a little close to the road. All in all we will definitely be staying there again.
Sycamore Springs Park maintains pet-friendly tent sites, RV spots, and cabins for camping near Taswell, Indiana, with several clean, open spaces for dogs to enjoy. Full hookup sites provide convenient amenities while maintaining a family-oriented environment with rules designed to keep the atmosphere peaceful. The bathrooms with running water and showers stay exceptionally clean, making extended stays with pets more comfortable. Mitchell Creek Road Dispersed camping area also allows pets in a more primitive setting with no facilities or amenities, offering a true back-to-nature experience for campers with dogs who prefer solitude.
The surrounding Hoosier National Forest provides numerous trails suitable for hiking with leashed dogs, though Mitchell Creek's limited dispersed sites accommodate primarily small vehicles rather than larger RVs with pets. Campers consistently note the cleanliness of Sycamore Springs' grounds and facilities, with trash cans provided throughout to make disposing of pet waste convenient. Some spots at Sycamore Springs are located creek-side, allowing dogs to splash and cool off during warmer months. While exploring nearby trails, pet owners should remain vigilant for wildlife, as multiple campers reported hearing coyotes in the distance, particularly near the more remote Mitchell Creek dispersed sites.
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