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Best Campgrounds near Unionville, IN

602 Reviews

Camping areas near Unionville, Indiana blend state forests and recreational areas, with significant options in Brown County State Park, Yellowwood State Forest, and Hoosier National Forest. Several mixed-use campgrounds accommodate both tent and RV camping across the area, with primitive sites in Yellowwood State Forest offering more secluded experiences. Multiple developed campgrounds like Paynetown on Lake Monroe provide electric hookups, water access, and shower facilities, while dispersed options like Berry Ridge Road offer free primitive camping for those seeking solitude.

The region's camping infrastructure varies widely from fully developed campgrounds to basic forest sites. Brown County State Park features multiple campground loops including Buffalo Ridge, Taylor Ridge, and Raccoon Ridge with various amenity levels. Yellowwood State Forest provides more primitive camping experiences with vault toilets and limited facilities, making it suitable for campers seeking a more rustic experience. One visitor noted, "Very beautiful yet primitive campground. All the campgrounds are numbered and have their own names. Think there are 80 sites in total. They have outhouses for toilets."

Campers consistently highlight the peaceful atmosphere and natural beauty of the area's camping options. The proximity to multiple lakes—including Yellowwood Lake, Lake Lemon, and Lake Monroe—creates opportunities for fishing, boating, and shoreline camping. State forest campgrounds like Morgan-Monroe and Yellowwood receive positive reviews for their seclusion and hiking access. While many sites operate on a first-come, first-served basis rather than reservations, several reviewers mention finding availability even on holiday weekends. As one camper observed about Yellowwood State Forest, "The only time we have ever seen the campground busy is over big holiday weekends like Labor Day, Memorial Day, and 4th of July. Otherwise use is light." Several campgrounds maintain primitive facilities with vault toilets rather than modern restrooms, which appeals to campers seeking a more authentic outdoor experience.

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Best Camping Sites Near Unionville, Indiana (111)

    1. Paynetown Campground

    29 Reviews
    Clear Creek, IN
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 837-9546

    $16 - $25 / night

    "It's a bittersweet type of situation."

    "This is one of the largest campgrounds in all of Indiana. It includes hundreds of campsites. This includes RV hookups, standard campsites, and primitive campsites."

    2. Taylor Ridge Campground — Brown County State Park

    31 Reviews
    Nashville, IN
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 988-6406

    $23 / night

    "We have visited Nashville Indiana several times but this is our first time camping nearby. My wife loves to visit Nashville and all the little shops they offer."

    "It was backed up to the edge of the woods which made for a lovely view. Driving through the campground it looks like there are some sites pretty close together but ours wasn’t too bad."

    3. Buffalo Ridge Campground — Brown County State Park

    22 Reviews
    Nashville, IN
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 988-6406

    $23 / night

    "This is a beautiful State Park situated in the rolling hills of southern Indiana."

    "I make multiple visits here every year, mainly for the mountain bike trails. There are almost 30 miles of trails inside the park with new trails every year for the past 3+ years."

    4. Yellowwood State Forest

    15 Reviews
    Unionville, IN
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 988-7945

    $225 / night

    "Peaceful little place but unfortunately it rained but we made the best of it, there’s some secluded spots where you can stay away from others or stay in the more general areas, nice lake to fish and we"

    "Drive up, select your site, and then go to the park office to pay using a self-pay envelope. Bring exact change(cash). Current prices are listed on the Indiana DNR website."

    5. Hardin Ridge

    25 Reviews
    Heltonville, IN
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 837-9453

    $21 - $55 / night

    "This campground is nestled on a ridge above Indiana's Lake Monroe."

    "Hardin Ridge is a fantastic place to camp, and is very close to lake Monroe. But it's also quite a ways away from any stores in case you forget anything."

    6. Blackwell Campground — Hoosier National Forest

    22 Reviews
    Heltonville, IN
    15 miles
    +1 (812) 275-5987

    "The ground is level and all grass with less bugs than sites directly off trail. We just have a simple backpacking tent set-up and we had a great campfire."

    "Site is a wide open and well-groomed, with trails just a short walk (or ride) away.

    Toilets and covered picnic tables nearby."

    7. Oak Ridge Camping Area — Morgan-Monroe State Forest

    9 Reviews
    Martinsville, IN
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (765) 342-4026

    $25 - $55 / night

    "This is probably the best state forest in the state of Indiana. The property is well maintained. There is a new visitors center built a few years ago."

    "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."

    8. Brown County-Nashville KOA

    11 Reviews
    Nashville, IN
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 988-4675

    "If coming from the north-west, try to arrive before dark as the road over the hills to this place is beautiful, but narrow and forested with some trees very close to the roadway."

    "And the town of Nashville Indiana is about 10 minutes away with lots of neat shops and food. We had a great time."

    9. Berry Ridge Road - Dispersed Camping

    17 Reviews
    Freetown, IN
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 275-5987

    "If you are into boondocking at all defiantly check out berry ridge it’s just south of brown county Indiana beautiful country mostly hills tons of camp spots sometimes half mile or more apart haven’t seen"

    "I have lived in Indiana for ever and have made many trips this way, but I never knew sites like this existed."

    10. Raccoon Ridge Campground — Brown County State Park

    9 Reviews
    Nashville, IN
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 988-6406

    $23 / night

    "Holiday Fourth of July 2022 weekend the start Park was special excitement in downtown Nashville, Indiana a short drive outside the State Park."

    "Our third Indiana state park. Still impressed, they have all been friendly, well maintained with good, spread out sites and good signage everywhere (even the trails)."

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  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 9, 2025

    Taylor Ridge Campground — Brown County State Park

    Nice Trails & Big Campsites

    I had a great time camping here. The spots in Taylor ridge were mostly well-spaced and felt pretty private. The pit toilets were clean and the showers were nice. Busy campground but it was very quiet still. 262 was the biggest and most private site I saw when walking around. 260 is a pull through site.

  • Lisa M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 28, 2025

    Shakamak State Park Campground

    Great State Park

    Most of the spaces that had both water and electric were mostly in the sun. But all the other spaces had plenty of shade and trees around them. Our space was spot on level and nice area around each space to where you didn’t feel like you were camped on top of other people. The showers were adequate. Great hiking trails in the area. Very quiet. Although we were there on a weekday. One downside was we had Verizon as a cell phone carrier and only had one bar.

  • L
    Aug. 20, 2025

    Spring Mill State Park Campground

    Fun, sunny, clean.

    This was an amazing campground! There were amazing trails and a cave, as well as Pioneer Village which was so fascinating and well run. Our campsite wasn't far from the bathrooms and showers house which were pretty clean. We were near water as well. Our campsite was on a small hill so it was well distanced from all the other campers, which was nice and peaceful. 

         There was a sweet place where you could get ice cream down the road from Spring Mill called Dairy Bell. Spring Mill wasn't far from the town were there was a Walmart, Rural King, and several more stores. 

    Very pretty and nice campground!

  • L
    Aug. 20, 2025

    Shakamak State Park Campground

    Clean, pretty, quiet, spacey.

    We had a nice site that was evenly spaced from the other campsites by trees and was nice and close to water, the bathrooms, and the shower houses, which were very clean! The camp store was nice and the paddle boats were fun! The pool was only opened on the weekends in August which was disappointing but there was a large fishing dock and many boating opportunities. Very nice camping spot, but in August beware of the bugs!

  • Brian O.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 13, 2025

    Raccoon Ridge Campground — Brown County State Park

    the non-RV loop of the three camp areas (I think)

    Our third Indiana state park. Still impressed, they have all been friendly, well maintained with good, spread out sites and good signage everywhere (even the trails). All the rest rooms are spotlessly clean.
    We were there mid-week, so very few of the 480 (!) sites were occupied, except in Buffalo Ridge, the primary RV loop. There are three loops, Buffalo ridge (RV), Raccoon Ridge which is tent sites around the outside, with electric inside the loop. Which would be suitable for RVs. Many of the tent sites are split-level, meaning the fire pit and tent area is down a hill from where you park your car. We have a mini pop-up, and had no problem parking both it and car on the pad, and, these sites have two picnic tables, upper and lower. Check the photos when you reserve!
    We drove through Taylor ridge loop, and it's your best choice for getting away from it all. 
    The camp store is stocked with the basics, but has more souvenirs than food or camp needs. That's okay, as some of their goods are better quality than many other places.
    The park has a classic old CCC lodge (though you enter through the modern addition) so if you don't want to cook, eat at the restaurant (open till 8:PM), great food, generous portions. 
    The park also features an Olympic size pool (capacity 2,000). You cannot walk there from the campground unless you are very hardy and very determined. 
    You may think of Indiana as flat farmland, but this park is VERY hilly, with many scenic overlooks. It has two man-made lakes. Unsure about boating options on the larger one. 
    Another big feature are equestrian trails and a horse campground, see someone else's review for that.
    Nearby is the town of Nashville, which is full of art and craft galleries as well as multiple fudge shops, hand-made soaps, etc... Touristy but quaint. Was surprisingly crowded when we passed through on a Friday morning.   
    We are planning to go back to take advantage of all we missed in the area. Oh, I should point out that there are many private campgrounds nearby, it's a very popular  area.

  • hThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 4, 2025

    Brown County-Nashville KOA

    KOA Brown County

    Very 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.

  • Ax H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 4, 2025

    Berry Ridge Road - Dispersed Camping

    Free camping

    Bunch of little spots along this road to pull into. Set up with rent and vehicle. Just trees knocking, bugs curling and frogs croaking. Did see a rattlesnake dead on the road. No toilet but good reception

  • Amber
    Jul. 22, 2025

    Heflen Park

    Heflin Park

    Very Quiet. You can float down the river. There's a kids playground. Blu Canoes right next door. Fast food not far off. The bugs are a little overwhelming. They spray tomorrow so it may be different.

Guide to Unionville

Camping near Unionville, Indiana, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking to pitch a tent or park your RV, there are plenty of options to explore.

What to do:

  • Boating and Fishing: Head to Paynetown Campground for a great time on Lake Monroe. One visitor mentioned, "This is a boating/fishing park," making it perfect for water lovers.
  • Hiking: Check out Taylor Ridge Campground for some hiking trails. A reviewer noted, "We had a blast. Rode horses, hiked, geocached, lots to do."
  • Wildlife Watching: At Hardin Ridge, you can enjoy the sights and sounds of nature. One camper shared, "Screech owls and active birds made it an exciting evening."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness at many sites. A visitor at Starve Hollow State Rec Area said, "Very friendly staff. Clean facilities."
  • Spacious Sites: Many campgrounds offer roomy spots. A review for Buffalo Ridge Campground mentioned, "The woods surrounding the campground is very peaceful."
  • Family-Friendly Atmosphere: Campers often enjoy the lively vibe. One reviewer at Lieber State Recreation Area said, "Very social campground, but respectful and quiet after dark."

What you should know:

  • Busy Weekends: If you plan to visit during summer weekends, expect crowds. A camper at Paynetown Campground warned, "It's VERY noisy & busy on a summer weekend."
  • Site Conditions: Some sites may not be level. A visitor at Spring Mill State Park Campground noted, "Our site wasn't very level for our pop up."
  • Limited Amenities: Not all campgrounds have full amenities. A reviewer at Blackwell Campground mentioned, "No water hookups had to drive to Hardin 3 miles over and pay $5 for their shower."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose the Right Campground: Look for family-friendly spots like Lieber State Recreation Area. One family shared, "Tons of activities for the kids."
  • Plan for Activities: Make sure to have a list of things to do. A camper at Starve Hollow State Rec Area said, "Small lake for boating and canoeing and kayaking."
  • Bring Games and Snacks: Keep the kids entertained with games. A visitor at Taylor Ridge Campground mentioned, "We had a blast."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Buffalo Ridge Campground advised, "Be sure to check pad size. Several sites have 20' or so."
  • Level Your RV: Bring leveling blocks if needed. A camper at Hardin Ridge noted, "Needed level blocks and is just wide enough for the RV."
  • Stay Connected: If you need cell service, check reviews for reception. A visitor at Yellowwood State Forest mentioned, "2 bars of 5G for AT&T users."

Camping near Unionville, Indiana, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Unionville, IN?

According to TheDyrt.com, Unionville, IN offers a wide range of camping options, with 111 campgrounds and RV parks near Unionville, IN and 10 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Unionville, IN?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Unionville, IN is Paynetown Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 29 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Unionville, IN?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 10 free dispersed camping spots near Unionville, IN.

What parks are near Unionville, IN?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 11 parks near Unionville, IN that allow camping, notably Monroe Lake and Hoosier National Forest.

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