With full hookups and gravel pull-through sites, Yogi Bears at Lake Monroe operates seasonally from late April through October near Bloomington. The campground provides 50-amp electric service alongside water and sewer connections, though some reviewers note sewer hookup placement requires waste water to flow uphill on certain sites.
This family-focused destination centers around water activities and children's programming. The splash park draws families with kids, complemented by a shallow pool and toddler wading area. Joe M. notes "a food trailer operates in the lot at some hours," while the camp store stocks necessities plus hand-scooped ice cream and slushies. Halloween brings costume contests and pumpkin decorating for seasonal campers.
Weekend crowds peak on Saturdays before clearing out Sunday morning. Some back-in sites slope significantly, requiring tongue adjustments for leveling. The campground allows pets and offers reservation booking for the April through October season.
The facility targets families with children under eight, though older kids enjoy the splash park. For those seeking additional options in the area, places to camp around Harrodsburg provide alternatives within the broader region.
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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 CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 3/21/26
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- Verizon5GGood CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 3/21/26
- 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







