Best RV Parks & Resorts near Vallonia, IN
Starve Hollow State Recreation Area Campground in Vallonia, Indiana provides year-round RV camping with both full hookup and electric-only options. The campground features big-rig friendly sites with 30 and 50 amp electrical service, water hookups, and a sanitary dump station. RV sites include level gravel pads, picnic tables, and fire rings. According to one camper, "Starve Hollow offers camping from full hookup, electric only (by the lake), tent camping, and cabins." Brown County State Park, located about 45 miles north, offers multiple RV campgrounds including Buffalo Ridge and Taylor Ridge, both equipped with electric hookups, water access, and dump stations. Buffalo Ridge Campground accommodates larger RVs with big-rig friendly sites, though some campers note that "sites are NOT level" and recommend bringing leveling blocks.
Seasonal considerations affect RV camping availability throughout the region. While Starve Hollow maintains year-round operations, other nearby options like CERA Sports Corporation in Columbus (operating April through October) offer alternative full hookup sites with 50 amp service. Cell service is generally reliable across these campgrounds, with most travelers reporting good Verizon and AT&T coverage. Pet-friendly policies are standard at all mentioned RV parks, though specific restrictions may apply. Navigation to some campgrounds requires attention to road conditions - Brown County State Park specifically requires large rigs to use the West entrance due to a low clearance covered bridge at the North entrance. Dump stations are conveniently located in most parks, with Buffalo Ridge featuring "very convenient dump stations right by the loop."