13 campgrounds with availability next weekend
Brown County State Park operates multiple campgrounds with dedicated RV access located within a 30-minute drive of Unionville. Buffalo Ridge Campground offers level sites with 30/50-amp electric hookups, water connections, and sewer hookups. Taylor Ridge provides similar amenities though some RV sites require careful navigation on narrow campground roads. Lake Monroe Village maintains 182 sites open year-round with full hookups, accommodating larger motorhome units with big-rig friendly spaces. Cloverdale RV Park, situated about 40 miles northwest, features 30-amp electric service, water, sewer, and on-site showers. "We have a 21' RV/van and we just barely fit in the site - take their length limits seriously. This site only has 20 amp power, so make sure you have an adapter if you need 30/50 hookups."
Most RV campgrounds in the region require reservations, particularly during fall foliage season when Brown County becomes extremely popular. Dump stations are available at most state park facilities, though placement can sometimes create tight maneuvering for larger units. Cell service varies considerably throughout the hilly terrain, with stronger signals near Nashville and Bloomington. While pets are generally permitted at all RV parks, specific restrictions may apply in certain areas. Several campgrounds maintain paved pull-through rv pads, though gravel sites predominate throughout the area. For travelers with larger motorhomes, Buffalo Ridge receives consistently higher ratings for accommodating substantial rigs, while the roads leading to Taylor Ridge can present challenges for units exceeding 25 feet.
"The spots in Taylor ridge were mostly well-spaced and felt pretty private. The pit toilets were clean and the showers were nice."
"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."
from $18 - $43 / night
"This is a beautiful State Park situated in the rolling hills of southern Indiana."
"We have a 21’ RV/van and we just barely fit in the site - take their length limits seriously. This site only has 20 amp power, so make sure you have an adapter if you need 30/50 hookups."
from $43 / night
"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."
"Holiday Fourth of July 2022 weekend the start Park was special excitement in downtown Nashville, Indiana a short drive outside the State Park."
from $43 / night
"Brown County has always been the jewel of Indiana State Parks for Trail Riders. The campground is large, with spaces to accommodate larger rigs."
"We often take our horses trail riding there for a week every couple of summers of just go down for weekend trips to go hiking."
from $17 - $29 / night
"Our family returns at least once a year for the scenery and biking. We generally use the Rally group campsite and invite our friends to join us. "
from $20 - $50 / night
"Quiet and quant! Nice little campground with great fishing nearby!!"
"Campground is peaceful and scenic. Water had a funny smell, however. But, would stay again for sure."
"This easy-access-from-the-highway RV park is really nice. The spots are accessible, the bathrooms are AMAZING (no…seriously), the little attractions are adorable and the host is terrific."
from $45 - $75 / night
"Paynetown SRA is right on Lake Monroe about 10 minutes from Bloomington, IN. Campsites have a gravel parking pad, picnic table, fire-ring, and electrical hookups."
"Nevertheless, it's been very hard to find decent camping in Indiana that isn't packed in like sardines, while also trying to escape the city and get into nature - not around more people."
Available next weekend
from $16 - $38 / night
"We keep our camper here full-time. Close to Lake Monroe. Nice pool. Great people."
"Super close to the lake and really nice facilities all around!"
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!
GuideWe absolutely LOVED this park! It was hands down our favorite of this year. We camped at site 100 and it has a neighbor on one side and behind while the other side was a huge open space. It is in the center of a loop. It was mostly level. There was some minor doming to the site but not bad at all. It was a busy camp ground but not as crowded (sites not on top of each other) as some I’ve been in. The outsides of the loops did have more space between and privacy but could be smaller or more sloped, it just really depended. The bathrooms and showers were cleaner than some of the other state parks we have been to, so much so my 11 year old son mentioned it. The park itself is absolutely gorgeous. The hiking trails (which is what we usually go for) were nice but I believe that the biking trails were actually more scenic than the hiking trails and a lot more rugged. We liked trail 8 starting from the west lookout tower and stopping at Hesitation Point for lunch/break/bathroom. Trail 6 was also a pretty, rugged, shorter trail. The Nature Center was also nicer than a lot of the others we have been to in the state. We did choose to do horseback riding at the stables. We showed up about 5 minutes after opening and were able to pay and told to come back in an hour and 45 minutes. That didn’t bother us since we had the time but if you are on a tighter schedule, the earlier the better. We also went into Nashville and it was a very cute town to visit. Well decorated for Halloween, very walkable, and a little something for almost everyone. Prices were about what I would expect for a tourist town but not terrible. I also have T-Mobile and had pretty good service almost everywhere in the park.
ScoutLittle loop pull off with a stone fire pit in the middle. Walking trail goes down to a swampy pond.
ScoutClean paved sites, rigs under 35 feet will fit. Water and electricity 50/30 (water is in the ground.
LegendWe stayed for the weekend during a Campout event. Lots of fun seeing all of our camping buddies. I don’t think we would camp here otherwise as it isn’t really our type of camping. Sites are close together, so don’t expect privacy. Porta potties had not been serviced from their previous event… needless to say, it was foul. The country music museum was pretty cool. The guide was very knowledgeable!
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.
ScoutLove taking the kid to hardy lake. Smaller lake to fish on with a trolling motor canoe but big enough they allow gas motors. Have a few favorite sites for the camper.
Traveler50A service, no water or sewer at the site. Fill your fresh tank on the way in. There’s a dump station on the property, so emptying on the way out is easy.
Site is mostly level with partial shade. The approach is the one thing to watch: 293 isn’t angled off the road, so it’s a tighter back-in than most. We’re towing a 33’ Airstream Classic and made it first try with no issues, so bigger rigs can absolutely get in here. Just take it slow. Once parked, there’s plenty of room, and the spacing between sites is better than most state park campgrounds we’ve stayed in. Bathhouse is only a few sites down.
Cell signal ran about 2 bars. We’re on Starlink so it didn’t matter, but plan accordingly if you work from the road.
Park staff are the highlight. Stephanie checked us in and could not have been more accommodating. Friendly, quick, genuinely helpful.
Brown County State Park spans over 15,000 acres of rugged hills and valleys with elevations reaching up to 1,058 feet at Weed Patch Hill. Unionville camping options primarily cluster around Nashville, Indiana, approximately 20 minutes southwest, where temperatures average 20-30°F in winter and 70-85°F during summer months. Seasonal restrictions apply at many campgrounds, with reduced services and limited accessibility on certain loop roads during winter.
Hiking trails: Brown County State Park features numerous hiking options with varying difficulty levels. "The park is in close proximity to the artist village of Nashville, shopping, good dining and groceries. Autumn is the heavy tourist season with the changing of the leaves...breathtaking vistas from the parks elevated vantage points!" notes a visitor to Buffalo Ridge Campground.
Mountain biking: The park offers dedicated mountain biking trails suitable for different skill levels. "The mountain biking is excellent, with purpose built trails for beginner to expert (flow, berms, rollers, jumps...)," shares a camper at Buffalo Ridge. Another cyclist at Raccoon Ridge Campground adds, "We rode the trails which were surprisingly dry and fun. We wanted to ride the flow trail HogsHollow but we didn't know how to get back up the mountain."
Horseback riding: For equestrians, dedicated trails are available. "It is Beautiful! I have only been twice and we took our hours to trail ride! There are a lot of fun hills and trails that you can ride for hours which we love to do," writes a visitor at Horsemen's Campground. The park maintains stables for trail rides and a separate horse camping area.
Camp store conveniences: The park maintains supplies for campers. "Camp store was stocked nicely. Staff was friendly. The campground itself was very quiet and you could enjoy being out in nature," notes a camper at Taylor Ridge Campground. However, selection may be limited as another camper observes, "The camp store is stocked with the basics, but has more souvenirs than food or camp needs."
Clean facilities: Bathroom cleanliness receives consistent positive mentions. "Very clean bathrooms and shower houses," notes one Taylor Ridge camper. At Raccoon Ridge, another camper reports, "Pit toilets at the back of the loop were probably the cleanest pits I've ever used. Bonus that there are dedicated mens/womens pits."
Proximity to Nashville: The nearby town provides additional amenities and activities. "Nashville is only a 5 minute drive from the campgrounds, and it's a blast going to all of the different shops and restaurants located in town," shares a Taylor Ridge visitor. The town offers art galleries, craft shops, dining options, and seasonal events throughout the year.
Site selection considerations: Campground layouts vary significantly. "If you can, try and get a spot towards the front of the campground as the back has sites that are pretty steep," advises a Buffalo Ridge camper. At Raccoon Ridge Campground, "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."
Entrance restrictions: Vehicle access limitations exist at certain entrances. "The north entrance is through a covered bridge with a 9 foot clearance and 3 ton limit! Otherwise, use the easily accessible west entrance, just a few miles 'around the corner,'" cautions a Buffalo Ridge visitor. This is particularly important for RVs and larger vehicles.
Wildlife encounters: Despite official reports, wildlife sightings occur. "We saw a black bear at dusk digging through a garbage can at one of the picnic areas along the parks interior roads - black bears are reported as not being present in the park," shares a Raccoon Ridge camper. Deer are commonly seen throughout the campgrounds, particularly at dawn and dusk.
Nature center activities: The park's educational facilities offer family-friendly programming. "The nature center is really fun with animals and a bee hive that the children really enjoyed!" says a visitor at Lake Monroe Village. Another camper at Taylor Ridge adds, "We visited the nature center which was nothing spectacular but still something nice to do."
Swimming options: Recreational water facilities are available seasonally. "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," notes a Raccoon Ridge visitor. Some campgrounds also feature pools, with a Lake Monroe Village camper mentioning, "Close to Lake Monroe. Nice pool. Great people."
Trail difficulty planning: Consider children's abilities when selecting trails. "The park has a trailhead that's walking distance from the campsite that leads down a beautiful trail to a lake," shares a Taylor Ridge camper. However, terrain can be challenging as the park is "VERY hilly, with many scenic overlooks," according to another visitor.
Size restrictions: Many rv sites near Unionville, Indiana have strict length limitations. At Cloverdale RV Park, "The spots are accessible, the bathrooms are AMAZING (no…seriously), the little attractions are adorable and the host is terrific." However, pricing varies significantly with one camper noting, "It was kinda expensive for me - just one person in a compact RV for one night was $65."
Leveling requirements: Terrain at rv camping options near Unionville creates uneven sites. "Some spots are uneven and tight, but also some very large (back of loop and some of the spots on side of loop in the front)," reports a Raccoon Ridge camper. At Taylor Ridge, "The site was a slight slope and overall I would book it again. We have a full size truck with a small travel trailer that fit perfectly."
Utility hookups: Water access points vary between campgrounds. "Nice to have water supply within 10 feet. Very quiet, shady paved sites in Taylor's Ridge loop," shares one RVer. For reliable full-service options, one visitor notes that Lake Monroe Village offers "182 sites open year-round with full hookups, accommodating larger motorhome units with big-rig friendly spaces."
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