2 campgrounds with availability next weekend
Brown County-Nashville KOA houses upscale glamping accommodations positioned just minutes from Brown County State Park. Luxury canvas tent options complement the property's cabin rentals, offering visitors a premium outdoor experience with modern comforts. Each glamping unit features comfortable bedding, electricity, and climate control capabilities, while the campground maintains clean facilities including pristine bathrooms and shower areas. Nearby attractions include the quaint shopping district of Nashville, Indiana, just 2 miles away, and extensive hiking trails in the adjacent state forest. The campground provides amenities like a swimming pool, camp store with essentials, and reliable utilities for a comfortable stay. A recent visitor noted, "The showers and real bathrooms were nice too! Plenty of trails and awesome lookout points."
eXplore Brown County and Friends O' Mine Campground offer distinctive glamping experiences with varying accommodation styles situated within the wooded landscape of southern Indiana. Both properties feature year-round access with special seasonal activities and events that complement their luxury camping offerings. Hiking trails connect directly to on-site amenities including fishing ponds, recreational facilities, and communal gathering spaces. The region's natural attractions provide the backdrop for activities ranging from bird watching to stargazing, with Brown County State Park's 16,000 acres of forests and trails just minutes away. Most glamping sites include private fire pits, outdoor seating areas, and access to pristine bathroom facilities. According to a camper, "It's places like this that inspire us to continue camping. Their fire pit fellowship is second to none."
"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."
"Level sites, electric and sewer at each site, clean facilities, camp ground clean. Was quite less the muffled sounds of the gun range for reserve troops training/qualifying."
"Bathrooms/showers are clean. Laundry on site. Small store and library where you can borrow books. Nice dog walk and small fenced dog area. Sites level and good for big rigs down to tents."
"Clean bathrooms and showers. Nice laundromat. Staff was very friendly. Was a little pricey but with water electric sewer and cable hookups and a laundromat. Definitely worth the price."
"Site 13 has a little trail that goes down to a large flooded sinkhole behind the campsite. There were lots of tree frogs singing because of the proximity to water."
"Water and bathrooms available. When you arrive set up at your site. Then you will need to go WITH EXACT CHANGE to the sign in at the main building."
from $25 - $55 / night
"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"
"We booked this location as a one night stop on our way to our destination, but it turned out to be way more than that. The owner, their staff, and fellow campers embraced us as part of the family."
"Some staff were good others just okay. The ATV and ropes course on site were excellent! The free bike trails were hard to find. The “lake” was really more like a large pond."
"Full hook-up or water and electric sites, sites are level. Tent sites available. This place has zip-lining, paintball, arrow tag, ATVs, off-road tours, mountain biking, hiking, cabins."
from $15 - $40 / night
"We are very close to the Brown County frisbee golf course as well as the brown county state park where mountain biking and hiking is top notch. Yellowwood lake is ~10 minutes away as is Lake Lemon."
"Far enough away from town to be peaceful but close enough to be convenient. Riley has made a great spot to camp and relax."
"Was a nice place for a quick stop but being so close to the highway, was extremely loud. Half of the sites have shade and half do not."
"The staff are always chipper cheery and eager to help. The general store is chock full of great gear including a variety of Life is Good clothing and pizza available for delivery."
"We had heard that check-in involved a tight turn near the office, but we had no issues navigating the turn with our 40’ fifth wheel and F450."
from $60 - $80 / night
"Campground Noise: There is fun noise , but nothing out of line."
"Our site had full hookup, flat ground so easy setup."
ScoutMark & Denise are great camp hosts they care about everyone and will help them if they need it. They do so much for the holidays and have some great times together around the campfires. Will miss them this winter but will be thinking of them during the Army Navy game. (A inside joke lol).
Guide⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 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!
ScoutBeautiful, great amenities too. Right off highway to travel anywhere
GuideGreat 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.
GuideLevel sites, electric and sewer at each site, clean facilities, camp ground clean. Was quite less the muffled sounds of the gun range for reserve troops training/qualifying. Mark the host was very helpful and inviting. Free laundry facilities. There is no WiFi, cell coverage was good. I used a Starlink and worked great. This RV park is on base and you need verified access. Overall it’s a nice place for the price (stayed 5 days).
LegendThe Indianapolis KOA was easy to find just off I-70. We had heard that check-in involved a tight turn near the office, but we had no issues navigating the turn with our 40’ fifth wheel and F450. Check-in was quick and easy, and we proceeded to deluxe Paw Pen Site D55, a pull-through with full hookups. We’ve stayed at KOAs with Paw Pens before, but this location had the largest fenced dog area we’ve seen to date, which was a nice surprise. Cell coverage was solid with 3 bars on both Verizon and T-Mobile. The campground has a lot of mature trees, so satellite service could be challenging depending on site location. For this overnight stay, we used our T-Mobile Home Internet and saw 35.4 Mbps download speeds instead of deploying Starlink. Campground Wi-Fi was available but slow at 3.89 Mbps download. The laundry room was clean and well maintained, with large washers and dryers. There was signage noting that the well water may stain white clothing, but we washed some white items without any issues. Take a few minutes to read the campground rules—they’re surprisingly hilarious and worth the laugh. Overall, this was a great overnight stop and one of the better KOA stays we’ve had.
ScoutThis is a great campground for RVs and cabins, but unfortunately not for tents as the highway 69 is too noisy. Also there are not a lot of trees.
TravelerVery nice campground, full hookup up, helpful staff. Small pool with limited hours. Camp store. Very close to Brown County State Park and Nashville, IN. Lots of mature trees.
GuideUsed this campground as a home base to visit downtown Indy. 20 minutes to downtown attractions.
Brown County's rolling hills surrounding Trafalgar, Indiana offer diverse camping experiences at elevations ranging from 600-900 feet. Winter temperatures can drop below freezing while summer highs reach the 80s, making spring and fall ideal for yurt camping near Trafalgar. The area's mixed hardwood forests provide partial to full shade at most campsites during peak season.
Mountain biking trails: Brown County State Park, just minutes from Brown County-Nashville KOA, offers renowned riding opportunities. "We stayed in the cabins for a couple days. There is always so much to do, one day hiking the next we were shopping," notes Caitlin W.
Ziplining adventures: Located within the wooded terrain, eXplore Brown County features aerial activities for thrill-seekers. "I've been zipping here twice and enjoyed both encounters. About three years transpired between visits and they have added a lot of new features since my original visit," shares Joshua W.
Fishing and paddling: Multiple lakes and ponds throughout the area provide water recreation options. "The lakes aren't bad for fishing and kayaking too! Very glad I went!" reports Desiree R. about the water features accessible from local campgrounds.
Forest hiking: Extensive trail systems connect through Morgan-Monroe State Forest, offering day hiking options from many campgrounds. "There are many trails in MMSF. Good hiking," states Daisy C., highlighting the accessible trail network.
Clean facilities: Campgrounds throughout the region maintain modern bathhouses and shower facilities. "Cleanest campground bathrooms I have ever seen. Friendly staff," notes CampgroundKaren about her experience at Brown County-Nashville KOA.
Cabin options: For those seeking alternatives to traditional camping, Friends O' Mine Campground & Cabins offers upgraded accommodations. "We booked this location as a one night stop on our way to our destination, but it turned out to be way more than that. The owner, their staff, and fellow campers embraced us as part of the family," explains Kent R.
Proximity to Nashville: The short distance to Nashville, Indiana provides easy access to shops and dining. "Very close to Brown County State Park and Nashville, IN. Lots of mature trees," explains Holly S. about the convenience of local campground locations.
Yurt camping availability: Trafalgar area state forests offer yurt camping options with varying amenities. Morgan-Monroe State Forest accommodates yurt camping with access to trails and woodland settings while maintaining primitive camping conditions.
Campsite selection matters: Sites vary significantly in size, privacy, and terrain. "Some camps sites were nice and spacious others had no privacy. Most of the campground is shaded though," explains Elana C. about Hoosiers On The Ridge.
Off-season advantages: Visiting outside peak season provides more solitude but fewer amenities. "When tent camping and want something quiet and a place with great trails, this is a good place to go," writes Ginger T. about Morgan-Monroe State Forest.
Reservation timing: Popular campgrounds fill quickly during peak seasons, especially weekends and fall color season. "We called for reservations less than two weeks in advance, and they only had one site left," notes GP about availability challenges.
Military base proximity: Some campgrounds near training facilities may experience noise. "If you don't mind fireing guns 24/7 it's a great little place," explains Jeff G. about camping near Camp Atterbury.
Splash pad access: Facilities with water features provide entertainment for children. "The pool is delightful especially for littles who will enjoy the fountains and big pouring bucket," shares Keri about the Indianapolis KOA water amenities.
Playground options: Multiple campgrounds feature play equipment for various age groups. "Nice playground, camp store with essentials, and reliable utilities for a comfortable stay," notes a visitor about recreation options for younger campers.
Family-friendly yurt camping: Trafalgar area yurts provide a comfortable middle ground between tent and cabin camping. Yurt accommodations typically include basic furnishings and protection from weather while maintaining a camping atmosphere.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: The forested setting provides chances to see deer, birds, and small mammals. "The region's natural attractions provide the backdrop for activities ranging from bird watching to stargazing," explains a regular visitor.
Limited big-rig access: Many local state forest campgrounds have tight turns and limited space. "I barely got in to dump. So not real RV friendly," cautions Ron H. about Morgan-Monroe State Forest.
Hookup availability: Full-service sites are concentrated at private campgrounds. "Our site was directly beside a tiny cabin and could have been a little bigger but that's what you get often times with RV sites," explains CampgroundKaren about space limitations.
Leveling requirements: Prepare for uneven sites in some locations. "We did need to use several leveling blocks on our site, which made for a doosey of a bottom step into and out of our trailer," advises GP from their stay at Hidden Paradise Campground.
Site surface variations: Campsite surfaces range from gravel to grass to natural ground. "The sites are on large sharp rocks too (not gravel) which was challenging. Even on our large rugs I could not take a single step without shoes," warns Lori S. about certain site conditions.
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