Accessible via paved roads, this family-oriented RV park provides full hookups and pull-through sites on gravel surfaces. Most sites accommodate 50-amp service, though some reviewers note sewer connections positioned awkwardly for certain setups. The campground operates on a reservation system and welcomes pets.
Weekend crowds peak on Saturdays before clearing out Sunday morning. The facility centers around water-based recreation with a splash park that draws families with young children, plus a wading pool for toddlers and a 4-foot-deep swimming pool. A camp store stocks necessities alongside ice cream and slushies, while a food trailer operates during select hours. For additional camping options in the region, visitors can explore camping spots around Harrodsburg.
Site conditions vary, with some back-in spots requiring significant leveling due to sloped terrain. Joe M. notes having to "nearly lower my tongue to the ground to get it level" on his sloped gravel site. The park also maintains primitive camping areas and hiking trails for those seeking different accommodation styles.
The facility targets families with children under eight, offering seasonal activities like Halloween costume contests and pumpkin decorating. Nearby alternatives include Lake Monroe Village and Pine Loop for campers wanting different settings while staying in the Lake Monroe area.
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Location
RV ParkYogi Bears at Lake Monroe is located in Indiana
Directions
Directions: From Hwy 37, south of Bloomington – Take the Harrodsburg/Lake Monroe exit off of Hwy 37. Follow the signs for Lake Monroe Dam and Monroe Dam Road for approximately 0.6 miles, then turn left onto Strain Ridge Road. Follow Strain Ridge Road north for approximately 0.5 miles to the campground entrance on your left.
Address
9392 South Strain Ridge Road
Bloomington, IN 47401
Coordinates
39.02568056 N
86.52148028 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
Verizon5GGood Coverage- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- Verizon5GGood Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 11 min from Bloomington, IN
- 59 min from Columbus, IN
- 1 hr from Indianapolis, IN
- 1 hr 15 min from Terre Haute, IN
