4 campgrounds with availability next weekend
John James Audubon State Park Campground accommodates pets with limited trail access, offering only one dog-friendly trail while maintaining pet-friendly camping areas. The campground features both primitive tent sites and RV hookups with electricity and water, all within a compact, intimate setting. Sites along the right side of the campground border Highway 41, resulting in constant traffic noise. The bathrooms remain consistently clean with friendly staff maintaining the facilities. Most sites include picnic tables, though several campers note the close proximity of sites with minimal privacy between them.
Harmonie State Park Campground and Diamond Lake Resort both welcome pets throughout their camping areas with more spacious layouts. Campers can access multiple boat-in locations at Harmonie State Park, while Diamond Lake offers year-round accommodations with full hookups. The 4H Center Campground receives consistently high ratings for its pet-friendly policies, level pull-through sites, and walking trails suitable for dog exercise. Many sites feature afternoon shade, creating comfortable environments for pets during summer months. Lake Mauzy East provides more rustic options with basic toilet facilities but no hookups, offering a more natural setting for pets to explore while following leash regulations throughout the grounds.
"Near Henderson, Ky off the Pennyrile Parkway and a stone throw away from Evansville, In. The campground is at the front of the park. Not huge, and it was not crowded when we visited."
"Only downside is if you pick a campsite along the right side of the area, the other side of the fence is highway 41 so you will get traffic noise at all times."
Available next weekend
from $22 - $36 / night
"A park on the outskirts of Evansville Indiana. Has many things to do for the weekend. Many nearby attractions and activities."
"Burdette Park is right outside Evansville, In. And BUSY. BMX track, HUGE swimming pool/water park with slides and several other outdoor activities."
"Multiple walking trails and bike trails. Nice shelter houses and picnic areas. Multiple playgrounds. Nature center in the campground. Many events scheduled for summer."
"It was at the back of the campground, but close to the bathrooms/showers and just across from the playground. It was close enough to walk to the Nature Center and grab ice cream."
Available next weekend
from $20 - $40 / night
"Though the ground was a little rocky the lake views were spectacular. There was a porto potty in walking distance."
"Two playgrounds, little petting zoo for kids. Beach area with small fee. Full hook up sites."
from $17 - $140 / night
"Was looking for a quiet area, and not some drive-through campsite, this fit the bill."
"Lots of places to walk. Great views of the small lake."
"This is a resort not a get away from it all camping. It is well maintained, friendly staff, lots to do for kids. Sites are close, as in any resort style campground."
"It was also nice to ride the golf cart around the park to get around. We brought ours but you can also rent. The swimming pool stays pretty full but is nice."
from $34 - $38 / night
"Fairly new with great access to fishing. Bike riding enjoying nature. Several pull through sites and all are full hook up."
"The campground is convenient to the interstate but not close enough to be noisy & is a short drive to Evansville. It has well maintained restrooms & easily accessible sites around a big loop."
from $2 - $40 / night
"The tent pads are right by the water, offering stunning lake views. Each site comes equipped with a fire ring, picnic table, and access to toilets—everything you need for a comfortable stay."
"Lake mauzy is very quiet. No hookups but if you want to boondocks this is a great place."
"The sites were a bit too close to each other for us. Our dog needs more vegetation to mask other camper distractions. The campground is beautiful though."
"Ground around spots is mostly pine needles and cones, not grass. Lots are close to level, minimal leveling blocks needed."
from $10 / night
GuideQuiet clean campground, 8 sites, one water spigot, pit toilets, hiking and biking, 9 miles to Garden of the Gods. Campground is right next to road. Local traffic is minimal, most sites will accommodate 30ft trailer or motor home.
ScoutThe site would not let us book a reservation. I called and spoke to someone in the main office. She said Tent sites were available and since the site was not working to check in with security when we got there. I asked how late they would be there, she said all night. We got there at 5 pm. No one was camping office. Plenty of tent sites available. We called explained the call from earlier. The lady transferred us to the security line. I then reexplained everything. The security officer told us to come back tomorrow when the office opened there was nothing we could do tonight. He told us we couldn’t stay the night even though we were told earlier we could. Very disappointed by the management of this place.
GuideVery small, maybe 10-12 sites that are first come first serve. $10 per night as of September 2026. Solid Verizon cell coverage. Very quiet.
GuideNice quiet wooded campground. We were only here 1 night, but it was very enjoyable. Very large campground with shaded & sunny spots, mostly level, showers & bathrooms were clean, but no locks on the doors in women's & no doors in the men's, only curtains. Double lane dump station well laid out & good water pressure. We were here 2nd week in September on a Friday so it was not crowded, but I suspect during the summer it would be. The mosquitoes were bad so be prepared. All in all we would stay again.
ScoutVery family oriented place to camp and adventure with the kiddos
GuideThe campground is convenient to the interstate but not close enough to be noisy & is a short drive to Evansville. It has well maintained restrooms & easily accessible sites around a big loop. It looks like it would be a great event camping spot.
GuideVery nice park with great trails and cute animals in the included petting zoo! I don’t have kids but there were a couple playgrounds I saw. The 2 downsides were I went second week of August and it was 93 degrees but they had just closed the beach area and pool so no swimming. I had taken my paddleboard but had not read all the rules and regulations and no Paddleboard’s are allowed on the lake because swimming outside the beach area is not allowed. I stayed at a primitive site in my van so even though it was crazy hot I still had a great spot by the water-109. Would recommend this park
ScoutTook a road trip in are RV over the summer last year and stumbled across this place they had it all water hookup waste hook up and were very reasonable on price definitely recommend
ScoutThis place is a hidden gem back in the woods, the owner met us when we arrived and gave us all of the information we needed. This place has a beautiful fishing pond, dog park and a nice walking trail. Perfect for anyone stopping through for the night or wanting to spend the week. Highly recommend!
Camping areas near Henderson, Kentucky range across 325-450 feet of elevation in the Ohio River Valley, with mild winters and humid summers averaging 89°F in July. The region experiences approximately 46 inches of annual rainfall, creating lush surroundings at most campgrounds from April through October when most facilities operate at full capacity.
Hiking trails with specific restrictions: At John James Audubon State Park Campground, dog owners should note limited pet access. As Drew C. mentions, "I just want to start by saying this is a really neat park. The only problem that I have with it is if you have a dog there's only one trail that is dog friendly."
Visit local historic sites: Garden of the Gods Recreation Area puts campers near unique geological formations just a two-hour drive from Henderson. "The formations are amazing!! We love to hike here in the fall when it's cooler outside and when the leaves are changing it's absolutely beautiful," shares Robin M.
Water recreation options: Miles Landing Campground provides fishing opportunities within walking distance of campsites. A reviewer notes, "Fairly new with great access to fishing. Bike riding enjoying nature. Several pull through sites and all are full hook up."
Clean facilities: Vanderburgh 4H Campground maintains well-kept shower houses and restrooms. One camper observed, "The bathhouses are clean and well maintained. The bonus for me is that the camp host/manager did a great job of communicating with me."
Spacious campsites: Miles Landing offers room to spread out compared to more crowded options. "The sites were very spacious and far enough apart that you had room to spread out. The bathrooms were probably the cleanest, nicest shower houses I've seen at a campground," reports Jacinda L.
Nature viewing opportunities: Lake Mauzy East provides rustic camping with abundant wildlife. "Absolutely beautiful! Been traveling 150 days, 23 states plus DC... Super quiet, tons of birds, and we saw snake mounds but not yet seen one...birds and butterflies and owls...OH MY," writes Adrianne.
Weekend availability challenges: Pharoah - Garden of the Gods Rec Area Campground operates on a first-come basis with limited sites. Erick S. advises, "Only downside is that there are only 12 sites, and they are first come, first serve... so you might want to have a second option on a weekend."
Noise considerations: Sites at John James Audubon State Park adjacent to Highway 41 experience constant traffic noise. Laura E. notes, "The campground is layed out parallel to highway 41. The sound of traffic whizzing by on the highway is constant."
Seasonal differences: Many dog friendly campgrounds near Henderson operate with reduced services outside peak season. For example, Pharoah Campground provides basic amenities year-round but has limited water access in winter months.
Swimming options: Diamond Lake Resort Campground offers water recreation for children. "We camped here and enjoyed our time fishing and going on the go carts. It was also nice to ride the golf cart around the park to get around," says Megan W.
Educational opportunities: Harmonie State Park Campground provides nature programs for children during summer months. "They have a nature center in the middle of the campground that is open Thursday-Sunday in the summer. There are 3 playgrounds throughout the campground," explains Olivia S.
Budget-friendly options: Lake Mauzy East offers free camping with basic amenities. Richy R. explains, "This is an amazing spot for free camping! The tent pads are right by the water, offering stunning lake views. Each site comes equipped with a fire ring, picnic table, and access to toilets."
Level sites availability: Vanderburgh 4H Campground provides some of the most level sites in the region. Robert O. comments, "Level pull through FHU clean nice afternoon shade. The sites are nearby but feels more roomy than it is. We stay here everytime we can."
Pet exercise areas: Burdette Park offers dog walking trails near RV sites. A visitor noted, "Was looking for a quiet area, and not some drive-through campsite, this fit the bill. Great groundskeepers, good trail for dogs, nice view of the pond from the main RV area."
Seasonal RV accommodations: Diamond Lake Resort Campground provides year-round options for RVers with full hookups. However, Brandon R. cautions about space limitations: "RVS and campers are packed in like sardines and it is an extremely high priced, 490 for just two weeks!!"
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