Top Dog Friendly Camping near Waveland, IN

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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Waveland, IN (49)

    Camper-submitted photo from Turkey Run State Park Campground — Turkey Run State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Turkey Run State Park Campground — Turkey Run State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Turkey Run State Park Campground — Turkey Run State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Turkey Run State Park Campground — Turkey Run State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Turkey Run State Park Campground — Turkey Run State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Turkey Run State Park Campground — Turkey Run State Park

    1.

    Turkey Run State Park Campground — Turkey Run State Park

    66 Reviews
    240 Photos
    369 Saves
    Marshall, Indiana

    As Indiana’s second state park, Turkey Run Campground was established in 1916. The story behind its name suggests that local hunters would find herds of wild turkeys gathering in the area’s narrow canyon bottoms—called “runs”—and funnel them out for easy harvesting. The area’s natural history goes back a little father—upwards of 600 million years. It was around this time that the sandstone and coal deposits seen in the park were being formed and compacted in a vast, swampy plain. Fast-forward several million years, and Ice Age meltwaters cut and scoured the creeks, canyons, and potholes seen today. Some of the glacial erratics (boulders) seen in the park are actually pieces of bedrock that were transported from as far north as Canada. Visitors to Turkey Run can explore these unique canyons, enjoy the park’s natural scenery, fish and paddle in Sugar Creek, and see several historic sites.

    Located 10 miles north of Rockville, and 70 miles west of Indianapolis, Turkey Run State Park is year-round nature and recreation area covering nearly 2,400 acres along Sugar Creek. The campground at Turkey Run features more than 200 tent and RV sites with electrical hookups, picnic tables and fire pits with cooking grills; some sites are ADA accessible. Most sites are back-in and can accommodate vehicles/trailers up to 45 feet; a few pull-throughs can accommodate larger. All sites have access to drinking water, flush and vault restrooms, and showers; two dump stations are available onsite. There are also two primitive tent camping areas for youth groups, several cabins for rent, and the historic Turkey Run Inn, which offers 61 lodge rooms, a dining room, and meeting spaces. Dogs are permitted in the park, but must remain leashed. Campsites raters are $23–$33/night; other accommodations range from $67–$110/night; reservations accepted.

    Besides exploring Turkey Run’s canyon runs, the park offers a variety of hiking trails, picnic areas, and sports courts. The park’s nature center showcases a variety of exhibits and interactive activities to educate visitors about the park’s geology, flora and fauna. Park naturalists offer guided hikes and nature walks, animal talks and campfire programs. Swimming is not permitted in Sugar Creek, but anglers can fish for bass and bluegill, and paddlers can head out in canoes and kayaks. Swimmers are invited to enjoy the park’s Olympic-sized swimming pool for cooling off during the warmer months. The park also offers hayrides and guided horseback rides. For a blast from the past, visitors can also tour the historic Lusk Home. Built in 1841, this restored European home displays a lifestyle from a bygone era. Watch out for the resident raccoons.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Cecil M Harden Lake Raccoon State Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Cecil M Harden Lake Raccoon State Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Cecil M Harden Lake Raccoon State Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Cecil M Harden Lake Raccoon State Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Cecil M Harden Lake Raccoon State Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Cecil M Harden Lake Raccoon State Recreation Area

    2.

    Cecil M Harden Lake Raccoon State Recreation Area

    32 Reviews
    156 Photos
    113 Saves
    Rockville, Indiana

    Native forest and large rock outcrops line the upper part of Big Raccoon Creek. Cecil M. Harden Lake resulted from the damming of the creek for flood control. Raccoon Lake Camping also provides recreation, wildlife management and economic benefits. A variety of fish, flora and fauna can be viewed at the property.

    Nearby Historic Mansfield Roller Mill is a preserved, working example of industrialization in Indiana at the turn of the 20th century. This 1880s flour mill uses machinery from that time to show visitors how flour and cornmeal were processed from wheat and corn. It is an almost complete and unchanged example of flour mills from this time period.

    Camping:

    -Electric / 240 sites

    -Non-electric / 37 sites

    -Primitive / 35 sites

    -Youth Tent Areas

    -Camp Store

    -Dumping Station

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Shades State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Shades State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Shades State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Shades State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Shades State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Shades State Park Campground

    3.

    Shades State Park Campground

    27 Reviews
    101 Photos
    134 Saves
    Alamo, Indiana

    If you’re looking for the perfect camping destination to tell spooky stories around the campfire, Shades State Park is the place to do it. Just 16 miles southwest of Crawfordsville, the area’s original name was Shades of Death. This harkens to some of the grizzly legends from early settlement years that originated under the area’s dark and foreboding forests. In the late 1800s, a health resort named “The Shades” was built on the site, taking advantage of the many natural springs in the area. Today, Shades State Park offers a pleasant and serene outdoor getaway among 3,000 acres of beech and oak woods and sandstone ravines, where Sugar Creek flows through and spills over small waterfalls.

    Open from April through October, the campground in Shades State Park offers 105 drive-in campsites, 7 hike-in sites, and 10 boat-in sites. The main sites are equipped with tent spaces, picnic tables and fire rings, and can accommodate trailers and RVs up to 55 feet. Hookups are not available in this park, but there is a dump station. A limited number of sites are ADA accessible. Facilities in the campground include drinking water, flush restrooms, hot showers, picnic areas and playgrounds, and sports fields. An amphitheater hosts seasonal nature programs, and ice and firewood are available to purchase onsite. Campsite rates range from $10–$24/night; hike-in and boat-in sites are first-come, first-serve.

    For exploring the area, more than 10 miles of hiking trails are available for exploring the Shades’ woods, waterways and canyons. Take a short, easy stroll along Red Fox Ravine, or more moderate hikes around Devil’s Punchbowl and Silver Cascade Falls. For more adventure, hike into the adjacent Pine Hills Nature Preserve on the east side of the park. Or, for a fun nighttime alternative, take a guided, full-moon hike with one of the park’s naturalists. Swimming and wading in Sugar Creek is not permitted, but you can cast a line for bass and bluegill, or visit one of the canoe outfitters outside the park to take a float down the creek.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $12 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Rockville Lake County Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Rockville Lake County Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Rockville Lake County Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Rockville Lake County Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Rockville Lake County Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Rockville Lake County Park

    4.

    Rockville Lake County Park

    11 Reviews
    15 Photos
    52 Saves
    Rockville, Indiana
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $25 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Crawfordsville KOA
    Camper-submitted photo from Crawfordsville KOA
    Camper-submitted photo from Crawfordsville KOA
    Camper-submitted photo from Crawfordsville KOA
    Camper-submitted photo from Crawfordsville KOA
    Camper-submitted photo from Crawfordsville KOA

    5.

    Crawfordsville KOA

    12 Reviews
    32 Photos
    17 Saves
    Crawfordsville, Indiana
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Sugar Creek Campground and Canoe Rental LLC
    Camper-submitted photo from Sugar Creek Campground and Canoe Rental LLC
    Camper-submitted photo from Sugar Creek Campground and Canoe Rental LLC
    Camper-submitted photo from Sugar Creek Campground and Canoe Rental LLC
    Camper-submitted photo from Sugar Creek Campground and Canoe Rental LLC
    Camper-submitted photo from Sugar Creek Campground and Canoe Rental LLC

    6.

    Sugar Creek Campground and Canoe Rental LLC

    9 Reviews
    61 Photos
    87 Saves
    Crawfordsville, Indiana
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $30 - $45 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Waveland Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Waveland Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Waveland Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Waveland Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Waveland Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Waveland Park

    7.

    Lake Waveland Park

    8 Reviews
    7 Photos
    42 Saves
    Waveland, Indiana
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents

    $25 - $40 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Lieber State Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Lieber State Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Lieber State Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Lieber State Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Lieber State Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Lieber State Recreation Area

    8.

    Lieber State Recreation Area

    19 Reviews
    75 Photos
    122 Saves
    Cloverdale, Indiana
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $16 - $32 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Sugar Creek Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Sugar Creek Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Sugar Creek Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Sugar Creek Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Sugar Creek Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Sugar Creek Campground

    9.

    Sugar Creek Campground

    7 Reviews
    29 Photos
    58 Saves
    Crawfordsville, Indiana
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Peaceful Waters Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Peaceful Waters Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Peaceful Waters Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Peaceful Waters Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Peaceful Waters Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Peaceful Waters Campground

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    Peaceful Waters Campground

    7 Reviews
    7 Photos
    20 Saves
    Bloomingdale, Indiana
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $22 - $120 / night

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Recent Dog-Friendly Reviews In Waveland

371 Reviews of 49 Waveland Campgrounds


  • Camper-submitted photo from Shades State Park Campground
    August 26, 2024

    Shades State Park Campground

    Nice campground, but not perfect

    Stayed here recently and overall the trip was a 10, but as for the campground itself there are somethings that could definitely be better.

    First, for all intents and purposes the sites are not marked.  At some point years ago they stencil painted the numbers both on the concrete parking block and on the ground near the entry pad for each site, but obviously over time most of these are worn away.  It's very difficult to find your actual site, even during the day when it's not busy.  At night, or with a campground full of people - not a chance.   Even more perplexing is why it's still like this when it's so easy to fix.

    Second, on the back loop, where we were, almost every car we saw was going the wrong way around the loop.  I've never seen this before and wasn't just one car.  There is a sign at the start of the loop indicating it's one direction, so not sure why this happens.

    Third, they have a camp store at the entry to the family campground, but it was never open in the time we were there, which was Friday / Saturday / Sunday, during the summer, so not sure what the situation was.

    Fourth, while the campground does have functional flush bathroom and shower, they only have one, and the rest are pit toilets, so depending on how far your site is from the building, it could be a very long walk, especially at night.

    The front gate to the park did have covered firewood, but the hours of the gate operation were not clear.  The sites themselves were fine, but not particularly deep, and some are basically completely exposed to all the foot and vehicle traffic going to the toilets, the dumpsters, or just driving around, so basically zero privacy.

    We did drive into Crawfordsville, which took about 20 minutes, and it was very nice with a local college (Wabash) and plenty of retail options to restock, grab a cold beverage, or refill the tank before driving home. 

    Would I stay here again, yes 100%, but be prepared and plan ahead.  Would I recommend this to others?  Meh.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Crawfordsville KOA
    August 26, 2024

    Crawfordsville KOA

    Nice KOA

    Shade, grass, and gravel sites. A lot better than most KOAs. They ask that you not put outdoor rugs on grass; no problem as grass is nice. Sites 1-10 are your best bet for Starlink if that’s what you have; best opening through tree canopy of the northern sky. Pet friendly; counted three cats and a dog in the office when I checked in. Was given the option of choosing my site out of the seven available for my reservation. A mix of long term residents and travelers; some of the long term resident sites were a little junky.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Kickapoo State Recreation Area
    July 26, 2024

    Kickapoo State Recreation Area

    Not free camping

    My mistake for not researching this place further but it was listed on the dyrt’s free camping sites, but this is a paid/reservation based site. Unfortunately we arrived passed check in (which starts at 3pm) and couldn’t stay here for the night

  • Camper-submitted photo from Hickory Hills Camp Resort
    July 8, 2024

    Hickory Hills Camp Resort

    Perfect RV Resort south of Indianapolis

    We were so fortunate to have found The Retreat at Hickory Hills and stay there for a month! There’s two pools, a pickle ball court, a basketball half court, farm animals, golf cart trails, kayak/canoe/row boats, exploring creeks, fishing, a dog park, several playgrounds, Gaga ball, tether ball, volleyball, frisbee golf and several weekend activities for everyone. Saturday mornings were our favorite where we could get biscuits and gravy, coffee and the kids had craft time. It’s definitely worth bringing mountain bikes or renting their golf carts to explore their golf cart trails! We went out on these several times and it never got old! Staff and campers were welcoming and friendly. We still haven’t stopped talking about how CLEAN they keep everything. The sites were large and they’re still expanding and adding more sites. There’s a seasonal campers area and an overnight or monthly area. We stayed in the overnight/monthly area. It was peaceful and relaxing throughout the week and lively during the weekend. It was a wonderful balance!! We’ll definitely be back.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Off The Trail Campground
    July 1, 2024

    Off The Trail Campground

    Lots of fun!

    We stayed in buddy sites 81 and 82. Buddy sites are large, have full hookup, fire pits, and picnic tables. Lots of dogs around, pricing was about $50 a night per site. Restrooms had showers as well which made it easy to rinse off the mud. Great time all around.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Indiana State Fairgrounds Campground
    June 25, 2024

    Indiana State Fairgrounds Campground

    Not what we were expecting!

    We traveled to Indianapolis for the Olympic Swimming Time Trials. Stayed here 2 nights with our 2 grand-daughters. The area we stayed was directly adjacent to a bike path. It was separated by a fence and there was a gate right next to our site. The gate was locked however the gates were far enough apart that someone could get between them. Our first night, someone actually did this and walked right behind our site.

    The shower house was in serious need of some improvements! Old, dark, leaky pipes. 

    The area was OVERLY well lit, to the point we were hanging sleeping bags over the windows to try and make it somewhat dark inside the camper! 

    Getting to the sites took some figuring out also. We entered at the main gate to the fairgrounds and there were no signs directing us to the sites. Had to use GPS with satellite view to figure our way there. 

    For comparison, we've stayed at the Iowa State Fairgrounds and this is a night and day difference. Iowa Fairgrounds sites are $20 less per night, very nice shower facilities and plenty of room between sites. 

    We would stay here again but we'd need to exhaust all other options first.

    BTW, the price listed is wrong. We paid $50/night.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Kickapoo State Recreation Area
    June 18, 2024

    Kickapoo State Recreation Area

    Nice park with activities

    Camp sites in the middle are on the smaller end but side sites have plenty of room. Drive is paved and pretty level. They have tubes kayaks and cannons

  • Camper-submitted photo from Turkey Run State Park Campground — Turkey Run State Park
    June 7, 2024

    Turkey Run State Park Campground — Turkey Run State Park

    Fabulous Park, Nice Campground

    Turkey Run is a fabulous state park with a nice campground. My only complaint about the campground is that many sites are in an open, level area without a lot of trees or bushes between them. You don’t have a lot of privacy. Two sections of the campground, with the higher numbered sites, are much more wooded. If I go again, I will try to be there!

    But the campground has two large modern bathrooms that are cleaned regularly. It also has clean well maintained vault toilets throughout the campground. Best of all, from the back of the campground you can access Trail 7, a moderate level trail that leads unexpectedly to a small stream running past a recessed cave. It’s a peaceful spot.

    Be advised that a “moderate” hike at Turkey Run can be challenging, with plenty of steps up and down the hillsides. Many of the trails go along stream beds, so you often need to make your way across the rocks to avoid wet feet. Be prepared with hiking boots and sticks.

    There are two covered bridges on the edges of the park. Be sure to check them out!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Fowler County Park
    June 2, 2024

    Fowler County Park

    Amazing view and fishing

    Got in late after a spurratic decision to camp. Got here and found that point 5 was open and we tried it. Beautiful view, nice people, and great lake access. Mossy but we casted over it no problem and never had any issues.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Turkey Run State Park Campground — Turkey Run State Park
    May 30, 2024

    Turkey Run State Park Campground — Turkey Run State Park

    Pros and Cons you Should Know beforehand

    Turkey Run is arguably the most popular campground (and state park) in Indiana and has its pros and cons.

    It is definitely designed to accommodate RVs, as the majority of the sites are situated in an open field. There are a few dozen sites that are in “loops” that are situated in shaded areas. Some camp sites have zero privacy while others have a little. Either way, if you’re here on a weekend, you’ll definitely have neighbors close by. You can see the entire campground via google maps street view, just FYI

    This is a very family friendly campground and you will see lots of kids on bicycles flying around. I’ve stayed here a few times, and no matter the day of the week or the time of year, there are always lots of kids.

    This campground has a raccoon “problem” due to campers having poor camp etiquette and feeding them. They come out of the woods towards dusk looking for food. They will come right up to you without hesitation, so don’t be alarmed if there’s one next to you while you cook s’mores over your fire (ask me how I know, hah). They will take any food that is left out. Do not turn your back to your dinner table at any time if there’s food out.

    On my last visit to turkey run (I’ve camped here 3 or 4 times) I arrived to my campsite and someone had left dog food out for the raccoons in little piles all over the place which was super disappointing. Additionally, my neighbors didn’t put their campfire out when they packed up and left.

    Perhaps I’m just used to camping in other areas where you have to worry about bears and burning the forests down…But campers here just aren’t as mindful or respectful of the campground.

    The restrooms and showers (at least the one I use at this campground) is modernized and cleaned daily but there’s no dish pit/wash room available if you cook. Just be prepared to clean up accordingly and put trash in trash receptacles. There are a few vault toilets in the campground as well.

    You can hike from the CG into the state park (highly recommend. It’s gorgeous!) just wear shoes that youre willing to get wet.

    Overall, it’s a beautiful state park with a conveniently located campground. It’s not the best campground ever but for Indiana standards, it’s great. Even with my complaints, I always return because I enjoy visiting and hiking through the state park.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Rockville Lake County Park
    May 4, 2024

    Rockville Lake County Park

    Spring beauty

    I stayed by the lake, the spaces there are parallel to the road. Which gives you a beautiful view of the lake. I was there early in April when all the flowering trees were in bloom! Full hook up made it even the nicer!

  • Camper-submitted photo from AOK Campground
    October 31, 2023

    AOK Campground

    Bathrooms are ick. Campground is fine, tho.

    It’s decent—but the bathrooms are most certainly not. Definitely need someone out there at the very least keeping it tolerable for campers.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Fowler County Park
    October 19, 2023

    Fowler County Park

    Beautiful lake

    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. Bring your fishing gear, they stock the lake. There's and boat ramp and bank access to kayak. They have some pull through for your big riggs and some sand beds for your tent camping

  • Camper-submitted photo from Prairie Creek
    October 19, 2023

    Prairie Creek

    Woody with plenty of space

    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.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Cecil M Harden Lake Raccoon State Recreation Area
    October 2, 2023

    Cecil M Harden Lake Raccoon State Recreation Area

    Tent camping during XC road trip

    Super easy reservations online, and if it’s a weekday or a Sunday you could likely just roll up. $16/night for a tent site plus $9 out of state car fee. Security is at the main gate until midnight so later check-ins are possible. Great set-up after driving 11+ hours!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Fowler County Park
    September 18, 2023

    Fowler County Park

    Flower Park

    Stayed at River Birch 15. Site has a pretty severe grade as the site goes back. If you have a 20+ travel trailer I would be inclined to choose another space. Site mostly level left to right. On the corner next to the road but minimal traffic and close walk to the dumpsters and bath house. Nice shade. River Birch is definitely the more popular loop and was full Thursday night versus barely any campers at the other 2 loops.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Lake Haven Retreat
    September 14, 2023

    Lake Haven Retreat

    Nice quiet place

    We stayed for 4 nights and it was very quiet and relaxing. We attended a wedding at the Scottish Cathedral in the center of downtown Indy and from the campground, it was a nice drive into the city off the interstate that only took about 20 min. The sites were all nice and level with a crushed stone base. Our site had a nice grass lawn near the water. But, near the water there was the resident Canadian geese and the "mess" they leave. That aside it was very nice. Their facilities were also awesome. We had 50amp service and measured 119vac with both a/c units running. We would definitely stay again. Also, we walked up and down all the various roads within and it turned out to be a nice 1.1 mile walk.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Cecil M Harden Lake Raccoon State Recreation Area
    August 26, 2023

    Cecil M Harden Lake Raccoon State Recreation Area

    Beautiful, well maintained park

    On an east/west trip and only had an overnight here. Campground is well maintained. Bathhouse clean, plenty of showers, flush toilets. Will need to fill your water holding tank as sites only have electric. Most sites are very spacious. Only negative was our site description and picture. Described the pad as level when it was actually about a 30% grade. We are camping in a truck camper and had planned to leave the camper on the truck but had to take it off to get level. And said the “yard” was grassy but it was only dirt which then became muddy after a bad storm. Great areas to walk your dog. We would definitely stop again but pick a different site. Camp store and ice, other items sold.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Prairie Creek
    August 24, 2023

    Prairie Creek

    Hottest part of the year

    We were one of the only groups camping, quiet pretty clean, would have given 5 stars if not for the dogs that ran off waking us up one morning and the lawn mowers waking us the next. Great fishing don’t forget to get a license!! Clean showers & restrooms! Easy to reserve online and plenty of spots for travel trailers.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Sugar Creek Campground
    August 19, 2023

    Sugar Creek Campground

    Beautiful place!

    We had a great two night visit right on the creek! Rented kayaks for a 3 mile adventure! Owners are super friendly and helpful. I would advise to camp during the week for a less crowded time. Would love to come back!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Turkey Run State Park Campground — Turkey Run State Park
    August 13, 2023

    Turkey Run State Park Campground — Turkey Run State Park

    GREAT park, but the campgrounds need an upgrade!

    While this is always listed among the top Indiana state parks because of its amazing beauty and historic sites, the campgrounds are not up to the same level. The shower houses are old. No sinks, no flush toilets, no solid doors for privacy. Just curtains. So yes, that means put/vault toilets only, and there is no light for a middle of the night visit except the flashlight you will hopefully remember. Other state parks in the area do have modern shower houses. If you are disabled or just prefer better hygiene amenities, camp at Raccoon Lake SRA and take day trips to Turkey Run. I’m not sure of the status of nearby Shades Stare Park comfort facilities since we haven’t camped there yet.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Ross Camp
    August 5, 2023

    Ross Camp

    Small Local Campground

    15 site campground, must call for reservations. Sites are on the smaller side but the higher number sites (13,14,15) can take larger RVs. Site 8 drops off quite a bit to the back so be sure to have appropriate leveling blocks. Clean, modern shower house.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Lake Haven Retreat
    August 3, 2023

    Lake Haven Retreat

    Clean

    Clean campground. They have fire rings but they’re communal not at each site. Lots of full timers with little dogs that bark non stop. We have large dogs that would get riled up by the small dogs barking. Clearly no one cared about barking though. Close to the city without being “in it”. We would stay here again.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Fowler’s park
    July 26, 2023

    Fowler’s park

    Great Park

    Our family loves this park. There is plenty to do or not do. 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. Park is very clean, personnel is very nice. Can't say enough nice things.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Lieber State Recreation Area
    July 24, 2023

    Lieber State Recreation Area

    Loving Lieber

    Stayed at Poplar Grove. Great sites. Lots of activities for families. The beach was fun. Very social campground, but respectful and quiet after dark. Really enjoyed our summer evening there.



Guide to Waveland

Camping near Waveland, Indiana, offers a variety of experiences for outdoor lovers. From scenic parks to family-friendly campgrounds, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the trails at Turkey Run State Park Campground. One reviewer mentioned, “From the back of the campground, you can access Trail 7, a moderate level trail that leads unexpectedly to a small stream running past a recessed cave.”
  • Fishing: At Sugar Creek Campground and Canoe Rental LLC, you can fish in the creek. A visitor shared, “The creek is loaded with small mouth bass, some large mouth, gar, bluegill, and carp.”
  • Canoeing: Rent a canoe at Sugar Creek Campground for a fun day on the water. One camper noted, “Rented kayaks for a 3-mile adventure!”

What campers like:

  • Clean facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the restrooms and showers. A review for Cecil M Harden Lake Raccoon State Recreation Area stated, “Bathhouse clean, plenty of showers, flush toilets.”
  • Family-friendly atmosphere: Many families enjoy the activities available. One reviewer at Terre Haute Campground said, “Lots of free activities for kids. Friendly and helpful staff.”
  • Scenic views: Campers love the beautiful surroundings. A visitor at Rockville Lake County Park mentioned, “I stayed by the lake, the spaces there are parallel to the road, which gives you a beautiful view of the lake.”

What you should know:

  • Privacy concerns: Some campgrounds have sites that are close together. A camper at Turkey Run State Park Campground noted, “Many sites are in an open, level area without a lot of trees or bushes between them. You don’t have a lot of privacy.”
  • Wildlife encounters: Be prepared for raccoons at some campgrounds. One camper at Cecil M Harden Lake Raccoon State Recreation Area warned, “This campground has a raccoon ‘problem’ due to campers having poor camp etiquette and feeding them.”
  • Site conditions: Some sites may not be level. A visitor at Lake Waveland Park mentioned, “The sites aren’t marked, but are indicated by picnic table and fire ring, though fire rings are not always present.”

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose the right campground: Look for family-friendly options like Sugar Creek Campground, which has activities for kids. One parent said, “The creek is awesome for catching tadpoles and minnows.”
  • Plan for activities: Bring along games or outdoor toys to keep kids entertained. A reviewer at Lieber State Recreation Area mentioned, “Great sites. Lots of activities for families.”
  • Stay during the week: If possible, camp during the week for a quieter experience. A visitor at Sugar Creek Campground advised, “I would advise to camp during the week for a less crowded time.”

Tips from RVers:

  • Check site conditions: Before booking, confirm the site’s levelness. A camper at Terre Haute Campground noted, “Most sites are gravel. The campground had WIFI that was fast enough to stream.”
  • Be mindful of space: Some sites are tight for larger RVs. A reviewer at Crawfordsville KOA mentioned, “Sites are very close together. I would concern if our neighbor had a fire in their fire pit as it was under our bedroom slide.”
  • Utilize amenities: Take advantage of the campground facilities. A visitor at Cecil M Harden Lake Raccoon State Recreation Area shared, “Camp store and ice, other items sold.”

Camping near Waveland, Indiana, has a lot to offer, from beautiful parks to family-friendly activities. Whether you’re in a tent or an RV, you’ll find a spot that suits your needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

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