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Campgrounds near Terre Haute, Indiana range from developed facilities to more primitive sites across several parks and recreation areas. Fowler County Park offers tent camping, RV sites, and a cabin rental option with access to hiking trails and a lake for fishing and kayaking. Hawthorn County Park provides similar accommodations with the addition of glamping options, while Terre Haute Campground features full hookup RV sites and various cabin options just minutes from Interstate 70. Most campgrounds in the area are situated within wooded settings that provide natural shade and access to water features.
Camping season for many sites runs from May 1 to October 15, with some locations like Turkey Run State Park and Cecil M Harden Lake Raccoon State Recreation Area remaining open year-round. "This is a very family friendly campground and you will see lots of kids on bicycles flying around," noted one camper about Turkey Run State Park. Reservations are recommended for summer weekends at most developed campgrounds, particularly at popular destinations like Turkey Run State Park which features over 200 campsites. Many campgrounds provide electric hookups, with some offering full hookup options including water and sewer connections. Cell service varies by location, with good coverage reported at Terre Haute Campground but limited connectivity in more remote areas.
The camping experience in the Terre Haute region is characterized by wooded settings and water access. Turkey Run State Park, located about 40 miles northeast of Terre Haute, receives consistently high ratings for its unique hiking trails that feature rock formations, water crossings, and ladders. A visitor described it as "hard to believe you're in Indiana" due to its distinctive canyon-like terrain. Shakamak State Park offers a quieter experience with three lakes spanning 400 acres known for fishing opportunities. Campers frequently mention the family-friendly atmosphere at most parks, with activities ranging from swimming and boating to hiking and wildlife viewing. Several campgrounds feature playgrounds, camp stores, and organized activities, making them suitable for families with children of various ages.
"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."
"It was an interesting drive to the CG off I-70 through 2 traffic circles and into the CG as it's close to I-70 but not right off the highway. There was good signage to the CG."
from $40 - $999 / night
Check Availability"This is our family favorite camp park in Terre Haute! Has great hiking trails, a covered bridge with historical log cabins for festivals. They have 1 cabin you can rent out."
"Shaded campground sites at lake's edge on east side of park, 53 electrical hookups including 1 pull-thru, 14 primitive/tent sites. Fire ring and picnic table at each site. Water hydrants nearby."
"Large sites, because they are very wooded lots of shade, not far from downtown, also close to shopping (i.e. Walmart, Meijer)."
"We stayed at site 1 thinking it would be nice for the kids to be next to a park but the park was pretty dull."
from $12 - $25 / night
Check Availability"Turkey Run State Park is a huge campground (over 200 sites) just north of Terre Haute. There are lots of trails that offers hikers plenty of opportunities."
"Turkey Run is arguably the most popular campground (and state park) in Indiana and has its pros and cons."
from $20 - $45 / night
Check Availability"Raccoon State Recreation Area | Cecil M Harden Lake is located in the heart of historic covered bridge country just 50 miles West of Indianapolis."
"There are multiple boat ramps for easy access to the water. I met a friend there who is a resident of Indianapolis and we had a great time on the water."
from $14 - $52 / night
Check Availability"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."
"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. "
from $20 - $1200 / night
Check Availability"Lake is great for fishing, also the beach is very nice. Pioneer village is so neat to walk around. Camper spots are a little small but nothing you can't work around."
"Lots of trees and wild life with hiking trails. Nice little pond to fish or watch the geese. Spacious camp site at a good price."
"Men's and women's shower house playground few trails rv tent and camper electric a few primitive sites 2 sites r 50 Amp I think the rest r 30 Amp water gets wonderfully hot Verizon works can have door"
from $12 - $25 / night
Check Availability"Cagles Mill Lake borders the southwestern side of the area. We arrived to a very quiet campground with few campers."
"Each campsite is spacious and has plenty of space away from your neighbors. There was plenty of shade even though our pad wasn't tucked back in the woods."
from $20 - $35 / night
Check Availability"Only sites are next to us. Woods behind and open grass and field in front of this site. Disc golf course is awesome, in the woods, up and down ravine. 18 holes plus practice basket."
"That spot has a trail behind it to go down to a little dock which seems like many other people may use the trail, so probably won't use that site when it gets busy."
from $25 / night
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TravelerCasey is a very welcoming place. Almost reminds you a little of the town in the Music Man, River City I believe? Fairview Park is extremely nice and the camp spots are level and green with many shaded under beautiful trees. $15.00/night for residents and $25.00/night for non-residents.
TravelerWe've stayed here a few times now. The town is is charming and definitely wants some tourist business. Great coffee shop and barber shop next door. The park is quiet and quite pretty. The sites are a little difficult to figure out, but water and electric and a dump station nearby. Big trees for shade and a lake with a fountain for a peaceful setting
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!
ScoutHad a great annual relationship with this campground. When we first started going they did not have their canoes and kayaks service. We had our our own so no big deal. They let us put in and take out. Then they started their livery service. They were hesitant about letting us use they put in and take out spot but since we would help with some of the chores around the campground we built a good relationship with the owners. They once said "you are the only ones we allow to do this" thought that we were sort of grandfathered in at that point. 20 years later....they must have forgotten their words and we were told since we took out our canoes at there site we were not allowed to come back ever again. You word goes a long way in my book and it evidently got forgotten or they just got mean.
GuideThis is a beautiful park with lots of amenities. The sites have paved pads but very few are level - weird. Lake access, wooded and sunny sites.
ScoutAmazing campground with multiple camping and RV options. Has a private lake you can set your RV up on and it’s very peaceful.
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.
GuideOne of my favorite places to stay. 5 full hook up, one cozy cabin, and plenty of room for tents
LegendThis is a primitive state park near Turkey Run State Park In Midwestern Indiana. First named The Shades Of Death State Park.
The gatehouse is your only source of information. There's no nature center or visitor center. Get a park map! They do charge admission.
This is a hikers park & it has some of the most rugged trails in Indiana. The Pine Hills Nature Preserve is maintained by the park. There's a parking area available to hike to the trailhead inside Shades. The Devils Backbone is a popular trail, but definitely on the rugged side. If you take small children(I wouldn't!) watch them carefully.
Trail 1 is.75M, but considered rugged. It has a lot of scenic views & a unique waterfall. Trails 4 & 5 have ladders.
Deers Mill Covered Bridge is on the property & there's a canoe launch. This is not a drive through bridge. The picnic area is a drive thru loop & is very nice. There's also a couple of shelters. The pond looked pretty scummy & my husband wouldn't fish in it.
The campground is primitive camping- nonelectric. Water is available. There is a dump station. There is trail access if you don't want to drive. There's one modern showerhouse & several pit toilets. Choose your site carefully! Whitetail Loop has the showers & toilets. We did a drive thru & most all the sites looked very nice. There were mostly tents with a few popups. This wouldn't be a campground I would choose if I had a big rig.
Camping spots near Terre Haute, Indiana include several developed facilities and more rustic options within a 40-mile radius. The region sits at approximately 500 feet elevation with humid summers reaching into the 90s and winter temperatures often dropping below freezing. Most campgrounds in the area operate seasonally from May through October, though several state parks maintain year-round availability.
Fishing opportunities: Fowler County Park features a 10-foot deep stocked pond for fishing. "Nature hiking trails. Disc golf course in the woods," notes one visitor about the additional activities available. The park includes "a nice fish cleaning station" for those who have success on the water.
Mountain biking: The Griffin Bike Park trail system connects to Fowler Park. "This park is a short four minute bike ride from Griffin Bike Park, which is an amazing mountain bike park," explains one camper. Multiple reviews mention this connection as a major draw for outdoor enthusiasts staying at Fowler.
Swimming options: Shakamak State Park offers both lake swimming and a pool complex. "They have an enormous pool. It has slides & everything," writes one reviewer. The park features "three lakes spanning some 400 acres that are known for spectacular fishing" according to another visitor.
Shaded sites: Rockville Lake County Park provides wooded camping areas. "Remainder of campground is nearly always shaded," notes one reviewer. However, another points out that "The full hookup site section is flat but with less tree cover," showing the tradeoff between amenities and shade.
Wildlife viewing: Turkey Run State Park offers unique terrain for wildlife observation. "This state park is definitely the Gem of Indiana. There are lots of view stops along the river, the suspension bridge is super neat, and the rocks, waterfalls, and streams will have you awestruck," shares one visitor. The park features distinctive canyon-like areas not typically associated with Indiana's landscape.
Clean facilities: Multiple campgrounds maintain above-average bathhouses. "The bathrooms/showers are KOA clean. Also unheard of in an Indiana State Park. I couldn't even find a spider web," reports one Shakamak visitor. Similar comments appear across several campground reviews.
Uneven terrain: Many sites require careful setup. "The sites in modern electric water only can be awkward to back into with no room to pull forward due to a ditch in some areas," reports one Rockville Lake camper. At Shakamak, one visitor notes "The sites are all flat- ALL FLAT!!! No inclined sites at all! Unheard of in an Indiana State Park."
Wildlife encounters: Prepare for raccoon visitors. "Watch out for the raccoons. Those guys are not afraid of anything," warns a Turkey Run camper. Similar comments appear in multiple reviews across different parks.
Cell service variability: Cecil M Harden Lake Raccoon State Recreation Area has limited connectivity. "No cell service but who needs it!" notes one visitor. This varies by location, with some parks offering better coverage than others.
Playground access: Sites near play areas can be convenient but noisy. "Playground located in middle of loop and accessible/visible from any of sites on loop area," notes a Rockville Lake visitor. Another camper suggests considering the tradeoffs: "We were at site 1 thinking it would be nice for the kids to be next to a park but the park was pretty dull."
Beach availability: Prairie Creek offers water recreation. "The lake has absolutely no shade, so bring an umbrella," advises one visitor to Lieber State Recreation Area, highlighting the importance of sun protection at waterfront areas throughout the region.
Children's activities: Many parks offer organized events. "This is a very family friendly campground and you will see lots of kids on bicycles flying around," notes one camper about the atmosphere at several locations. Flat terrain at many parks makes bicycle riding accessible for younger children.
Hookup positioning: Terre Haute Campground requires planning for connections. "Two sites share utilities. This was a nice CG for an overnighter... We got 4 bars each on Verizon and T-Mobile," notes one RVer. Another points out "Watch the tree to the right as you turn in as we brushed our awning."
Site leveling requirements: Prepare for adjustments at many parks. "Some of the sites have a huge inclines or declines," notes a Cecil M Harden Lake visitor. Bringing adequate leveling blocks is recommended at most area campgrounds.
Military discounts: Some parks offer reduced rates. "If you're active or retired military, you should call versus going online to make a reservation to get the military discount," advises a Terre Haute Campground reviewer, noting this isn't typically mentioned in online booking systems.
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