Best Campgrounds near Whitestown, IN

Campgrounds near Whitestown, Indiana range from state-managed facilities to family-owned retreats offering various accommodation types. Several campgrounds in this central Indiana area provide cabin accommodations, including Indianapolis KOA in Greenfield and Old Mill Run Park in Thorntown. The region encompasses established camping areas with amenities like fire rings, picnic tables, and utility hookups, with many sites offering full hookups for RVs alongside tent camping and cabin options. Acacia Farms provides a unique cabin experience on a small family farm, while Turkey Run State Park Campground offers a wider variety of accommodations including cabins, tents, and yurts.

Most campgrounds in the Whitestown area maintain seasonal operations, with peak season running April through October, though several remain open year-round. Travelers should verify availability as some sites like Indianapolis KOA operate from March through mid-November while others like Lake Haven Retreat maintain year-round access. "Clean campground. They have fire rings but they're communal not at each site," noted one visitor about Lake Haven Retreat. Reservations are strongly recommended during summer months and holiday weekends. Many campgrounds offer concrete pads for easier setup, with White River Campground featuring large, level concrete pads that facilitate quick and easy site setup. Proximity to Indianapolis makes several of these campgrounds convenient bases for exploring both urban attractions and natural areas.

Campers consistently praise White River Campground for its maintenance and riverside location, with multiple reviews highlighting the clean facilities and concrete pads. The campground's proximity to hiking trails and water activities enhances its appeal. Many tent campers note limited options at some locations, as several campgrounds prioritize RV camping with full hookup sites. Lake Haven Retreat receives mixed reviews, with some appreciating its urban convenience and 24/7 laundry facilities, while others find it less scenic than traditional camping areas. For families seeking activities beyond camping, Old Mill Run Park provides amenities like a heated pool, mini golf, and fishing ponds. Access to outdoor recreation varies by location, with some campgrounds offering boating access and fishing opportunities while others focus primarily on providing comfortable accommodations near Indianapolis attractions.

Best Camping Sites Near Whitestown, Indiana (84)

    1. Acacia Farms

    1 Review
    Brownsburg, IN
    6 miles
    +1 (260) 445-8000

    $58 / night

    "Acacia Farms is an awesome spot to slow down in the country and enjoy being around some small farm animals.  Check them out and share some pics of your stay!"

    2. White River Campground

    22 Reviews
    Cicero, IN
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (317) 770-4430

    $16 - $37 / night

    "First of all it's very clean which is surprising for Indiana. Back up to the river. Great views. Free hot showers! Quiet. Feels secluded though close to town. Good price too."

    "White River Campground is a county owned park within 15 minutes small town Indiana (Cicero) complete with a small town grocery and dollar general. Within 20 minutes or Walmart and Grocery stores."

    3. Indianapolis KOA

    21 Reviews
    Lawrence, IN
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (317) 894-1397

    $60 - $80 / night

    "It’s very close to an interstate so it’s not exactly a picturesque setting. The pricing seems high for what it is. Walking distance to Mount Comfort RV Dealership."

    "Clean and friendly..easy access to the highway..a lot of transient sites..nice pool!"

    4. Indiana State Fairgrounds Campground

    4 Reviews
    Indianapolis, IN
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (317) 927-7503

    $40 / night

    5. Old Mill Run Park

    4 Reviews
    Frankfort, IN
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (765) 436-7190

    6. Lake Haven Retreat

    7 Reviews
    Beech Grove, IN
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (317) 783-5267

    "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."

    "Close to the city without being “in it”. We would stay here again."

    7. Turkey Run State Park Campground

    71 Reviews
    Marshall, IN
    45 miles
    Website
    +1 (765) 597-2635

    $20 - $25 / night

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

    "Much enjoyed hiking some of the trails at Turkey Run State Park near Marshall, Indiana. This is Indiana's 2nd oldest state park, now 100 years old (1916-2016)."

    8. Shades State Park Campground

    29 Reviews
    Alamo, IN
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (765) 435-2810

    $12 - $20 / night

    "Canopied by the big beautiful Indiana trees. Close to some good hiking trails."

    "Located north of turkey run state park shades offers all the hiking and scenic terrain with less amenities and less crowds. Sugar creek cuts through the ancient sandstone floor creating canyon walls."

    9. Crawfordsville KOA

    14 Reviews
    Crawfordsville, IN
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (765) 230-0965

    "We arrived at 2am, but they had us all situated for late checkin. The campground itself was very lovely and quiet."

    "Really cute little park with lots of shade and convenient access to Crawfordsville. We were here for a quick stopover, but made friends with several locals spending time here."

    10. Sugar Creek Campground and Canoe Rental LLC

    11 Reviews
    Crawfordsville, IN
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (765) 362-5528

    $30 - $45 / night

    "There are few trails looping around for the walks. Most of tent sites got shade. Rv sites all seem to be level, although kind of close together. Nice and clean bathrooms and shower facility."

    "The campsite it very spacious and there’s a decent amount of distance between each site. Sites by the river are especially nice."

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Recent Reviews near Whitestown, IN

467 Reviews of 84 Whitestown Campgrounds


  • SkywaystoHighways.com Y.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 29, 2025

    Bill Monroe Memorial Music Park & Campground

    Festival Fun!

    We stayed here for the 1st Annual HikerFest and had a blast! 106 of our little Hikers took up the majority of the park. The full-timers that stay here for the season were very kind and cordial; freely giving of advice on local attractions to see and things to do during our stay. The museum was really interesting! They gave a great tour with lots of stories about country legends. The bath house was clean and tidy. The showers were ok. Porta-potties throughout the campground, not so much… Campsites are close together and without privacy, some more level than others. Try to grab a spot near the trees for a bit of shade. Great music. Awesome weekend!

  • M
    Sep. 25, 2025

    Glo Wood Campground

    Rip off

    Overall, this Campground rips people off. As a Traveling worker I despise places like this. I gave this Campground, a$200 deposit with the intent of Renting a site for a month from them. I was supposed to move onto site in approximately a week and a half and had to cancel as I found another campground that was closer to my job site. They had my deposit approximately two days to which they were supposedly receiving a huge amount of phone calls regarding the open site Turning people down left and right. When I asked for my deposit bank, they wanted to tell me it was nonrefundable because they are losing out on money by me canceling. I would be more understanding if they had the site open but the owner it was booked all the way until I was going to move onto site. I was never told my deposit was not refundable. As a traveler, I warn other monthly campers about this place as the Owners will rip you off no problem

  • Cynthia K.
    Sep. 23, 2025

    Shades State Park Campground

    Primitive camping

      This is a primitive state park near Turkey Run State Park In Midwestern Indiana. First named The Shades Of Death State Park.

     The gatehouse is your only source of information. There's no nature center or visitor center. Get a park map! They do charge admission.

    This is a hikers park & it has some of the most rugged trails in Indiana. The Pine Hills Nature Preserve is maintained by the park. There's a parking area available to hike to the trailhead inside Shades. The Devils Backbone is a popular trail, but definitely on the rugged side. If you take small children(I wouldn't!) watch them carefully. 

    Trail 1 is.75M, but considered rugged. It has a lot of scenic views & a unique waterfall. Trails 4 & 5 have ladders. 

    Deers Mill Covered Bridge is on the property & there's a canoe launch. This is not a drive through bridge. The picnic area is a drive thru loop & is very nice. There's also a couple of shelters. The pond looked pretty scummy & my husband wouldn't fish in it.

     The campground is primitive camping- nonelectric. Water is available. There is a dump station. There is trail access if you don't want to drive. There's one modern showerhouse & several pit toilets. Choose your site carefully! Whitetail Loop has the showers & toilets. We did a drive thru & most all the sites looked very nice. There were mostly tents with a few popups. This wouldn't be a campground I would choose if I had a big rig.

  • Cynthia K.
    Sep. 16, 2025

    Turkey Run State Park Campground

    Nice State Park Campground

    Turkey Run State Park. Arguably one of the top 5 state parks in Indiana.

    Lots of hiking opportunities, including the fabulous Trail 3 which should be a National Trail IMO. Go hike early before 10 am. This area gets crazy busy after that. 

    Nice nature center.

    2 covered bridges.

     A swimming pool in season.

     A historic inn with a restaurant. You can rent cabins also. 

    The Lusk home has tours every Saturday in season. 

    The campground is a mile or so west of the entrance to the park.

     Electric only. 270 sites. Water is available.

     There's modern bath houses with hot showers.

     We were site 218, which is technically the Turkey Hollow area. The bath house there was clean. We liked our loop for spacious sites( for a state park).

     The Twin Oaks loop seemed denser.

     There's a double dump near the exit. There's also one dump at the end of a loop by site 60. We were happy the other 4 campers trying to dump forgot about it! 

    Trail 7 access is also at the end by site 44. It's not marked on the map.

     The camp store has the usual camping supplies & gift items. Ice & wood. 

    We enjoyed our weekend here! Even though it rained Saturday.

  • David C.
    Aug. 31, 2025

    Mystic Waters Campground

    Great campground for RVs and cabins

    This 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.

  • Kathy L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 26, 2025

    Prophetstown State Park Campground

    Great campground

    Great campground. Really nice campground - clean, sites with some shade (especially the section with full hookups). Lots of families enjoying camping, kids relishing the freedom of riding bikes and skateboards (unfortunately too few with helmets including one with a major black eye). Nice walking trails right off of campground. Aquatic center in park. We would return - except that crossing the country on highway 70 is brutal

  • L
    Aug. 20, 2025

    Shades State Park Campground

    It was very clean, nicely spaced, and shaded.

    Very nice campground! It was close by Turkey Run State Park, which had amazing trails, that are pictured below. (We definitely recommend Trail 3!) The campground itself was very nice and clean, as well as shaded and pretty. We were camping in August, so it wasn't very busy and we got peace. There were many fun things to do in Turkey Run, although the pool was closed in August. There was also a fun little ice cream place and store in downtown Marshall! 

      Great place overall!

  • T
    Aug. 17, 2025

    Sugar Creek Campground and Canoe Rental LLC

    Horrible experience

    To much money rv/campsites way way to small they charge for EVERYTHING INCLUDING GUEST TO SEE IF THEY WANT TO CAMP , u can only have 4 people then its 10$ per each for a weekend ridiculous

  • T
    Aug. 17, 2025

    Sugar Creek Campground and Canoe Rental LLC

    Ripped off for sure read your itinerary is what she told me 4 times instead of trying to make it right !!!!

    Experience was good , except do not get sites 33, 34 or 35 we had maybe 5ft between us and the camper beside us , no way and the electricity hookup is right there so putting out awning was so very dangerous!!!! Bc the water dripped straight onto the electric hookup and who knows if someone may have a cut or anything wrong with there cord electric shock for sure !!!! Visitors JUST TO VISIT TO SEE IF THEY WANT TO CAMP THERE 5$ each Could not cook out or anything bc there’s no room in between your camper and your neighbor’s camper They tell u to look at the four day itinerary, but we’ve always just called or got on the website and booked our site, but it is pretty ridiculous for a camper to hold six or eight and you can only have four people and then on top of that an arm and a leg just for a float to float downstream which the gal young gal told me it was 2 miles 2 to 4 hour trip and it took us an hour so basically got ripped off pretty good this weekend so make sure to read your email b4 going here ! Thank goodness we had family bc we had absolutely no room for anything Bugs horrible And they tell you to have dogs on leash , no one had their dogs on leash except us . A blue healer tried to bite one of us ! It was pouring down and the guy on golf cart while we’re trying to hurry in the rain was so worried about our card he couldn’t wait till we was leaving to turn it in . They give u a code so why not put it in your phone bc if u lose there card they charge u 40$ Seems like more of a money thing to us . We enjoy camping but my gosh break the bank here for sure no gravel on sites hardly mainly dirt and sand so come prepared to sweep your caper or rv every hour . Very very tiny sites and unacceptable for us and anyone wanting to enjoy outside of your camper with your awning


Guide to Whitestown

Camping near Whitestown, Indiana, offers a variety of experiences for outdoor enthusiasts. From scenic parks to family-friendly campgrounds, there's something for everyone looking to enjoy nature.

What to do

  • Hiking: Explore the trails at Turkey Run State Park Campground. One reviewer mentioned, "Trail 7 leads unexpectedly to a small stream running past a recessed cave. It’s a peaceful spot."
  • Fishing and Boating: At Cecil M Harden Lake Raccoon State Recreation Area, visitors can enjoy fishing and kayaking. One camper said, "The water was breathtaking and very calm even with all of the boat activity."
  • Family Activities: Prophetstown State Park Campground is great for families. A reviewer noted, "Multiple playgrounds for the kids, great hiking/biking trails, and a resort-like water park in the summer."

What campers like

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness at Cecil M Harden Lake Raccoon State Recreation Area. One review stated, "The bathhouse is clean, plenty of showers, flush toilets."
  • Privacy: Many enjoy the spacious sites at Turkey Run State Park Campground. A visitor mentioned, "The campground has two large modern bathrooms that are cleaned regularly."
  • Natural Beauty: Campers rave about the scenic views at Buffalo Ridge Campground. One camper said, "Brown County State Park is Indiana's biggest and, in my opinion, most beautiful park."

What you should know

  • Crowded on Weekends: Many campgrounds, like Paynetown Campground, can get busy. A reviewer noted, "This campground is known in Indiana as a party park. It's VERY noisy & busy on a summer weekend."
  • Limited Amenities: Some sites, such as those at Shades State Park Campground, have fewer amenities. One camper mentioned, "The vault toilets were dirty, needed to be emptied."
  • Site Markings: Campers at Shades State Park Campground found it hard to locate their sites. A review stated, "The sites are not marked. It’s very difficult to find your actual site."

Tips for camping with families

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places like Prophetstown State Park Campground, which offers playgrounds and activities. A reviewer said, "This park has it all. Multiple playgrounds for the kids."
  • Plan for Noise: If camping on weekends, be prepared for noise, especially at popular spots like Paynetown Campground. One camper noted, "It's very noisy & busy on a summer weekend."
  • Pack for Activities: Bring gear for fishing, hiking, or biking. Campers at Turkey Run State Park Campground enjoyed the trails and scenery.

Tips from RVers

  • Check Site Levels: RVers should pay attention to site levels, especially at places like Cecil M Harden Lake Raccoon State Recreation Area. A reviewer mentioned, "The pad was about a 30% grade."
  • Book Early: Popular campgrounds like Prophetstown State Park Campground fill up quickly. One camper advised, "Book early, as these sites go fast!"
  • Bring Leveling Blocks: Many sites have slopes, so RVers should bring extra leveling blocks. A camper at Buffalo Ridge Campground noted, "Pay attention to your campsite for slope and camper accessibility."

Camping near Whitestown, Indiana, has its perks and quirks. With a little planning, you can enjoy a great outdoor experience!

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Whitestown, IN from Indianapolis?

Whitestown is approximately 20-25 miles northwest of Indianapolis, making it about a 30-minute drive from downtown via I-65. This convenient location gives visitors easy access to both metropolitan amenities and outdoor recreation opportunities. The area sits within reasonable driving distance of several camping destinations, including White River Campground, which provides a peaceful riverside retreat while still being close to the city. For those willing to venture slightly further, Indianapolis KOA near Greenfield offers a family-friendly camping option with modern amenities.

What outdoor recreation activities are available in Whitestown, Indiana?

Whitestown and surrounding areas offer diverse outdoor recreation opportunities. Hiking enthusiasts can explore nearby trails at Turkey Run State Park, featuring scenic canyons, sandstone ravines, and Sugar Creek. Water activities abound at Lieber State Recreation Area, which borders Cagles Mill Lake for boating, fishing, and swimming. The region also offers disc golf at Johnson County Park, equestrian facilities, and several miles of hiking trails through beautiful Indiana forests. For those seeking less crowded nature experiences, Shades State Park provides similar terrain to Turkey Run with fewer visitors. The extensive network of parks within driving distance of Whitestown ensures outdoor enthusiasts have plenty of options year-round.

Which is the most popular campground near Whitestown, IN?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Whitestown, IN is Acacia Farms with a 5-star rating from 1 review.