Trough Creek State Park Campground, near Raystown Lake, is a cozy spot that offers a chance to unwind in nature. With a mix of tent, RV, and glamping options, it’s perfect for families looking to escape the hustle and bustle.

The campground features essential amenities like drinking water and electric hookups, making your stay comfortable. Campers have noted the peaceful atmosphere, with plenty of space between sites and scenic trails to explore. One visitor mentioned, “The trails are nice and very scenic,” highlighting the natural beauty surrounding the area.

For those who enjoy a little adventure, the nearby hiking trails offer breathtaking views and unique features, like the leaning rock hike that adds a fun twist to your outdoor experience. While the facilities are basic, many appreciate the quiet retreat it provides after a day of exploring. As one camper put it, “It’s a great retreat to come back to and light a fire with the kids.”

Just a short drive from the campground, Raystown Lake provides opportunities for boating and fishing, making it a great addition to your camping trip. Whether you’re roasting marshmallows or hiking through the woods, Trough Creek State Park Campground is a solid choice for a memorable getaway.

Trough Creek State Park Campground

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it has a nice hike up above a creek with a huge rock that appears ready to fall over the cliff with a simple touch. very neat

leaning rock hike is fun

Our quiet escape was 2 nights and incredibly gorgeous scenery

Breathtaking views and hiking trails 

Nice small park with gravel drives/roads and plenty of room for big rigs. All sites level with partial shade. Open, but with plently of space between sites. The trails are nice and very sceinic. No cell service at all, nor OTA TV. Water is available in the campground at various spots. Day use is busy, but campground is pleasantly quiet. Would stay here again.

Pleasant, quiet park

The campground is fine. Basic amenities and pretty small. But it has everything you need. The area is gorgeous and there are a ton of trails to check out.

Campground mediocre, area nice

We had a terrible experience here. We were at tent site #29 but for only an hour...the "water hookup"  was BROWN. The bathroom has no lights or sink... Our 16x16 tent didn't fit the "17x17" tent pad. We had bug spray on and had two ThermaCELLs running and we're literally eaten alive by mosquitoes. And just to top it off there's absolutely 0 cell service. We have Verizon. 
We ended up packing up and going to a different campground. Holiday KOA about 10min away was incredible. Bathrooms are the nicest I've seen at a campground. 

Horrible

Loved this campground.  We wanted to be close to Raystown Lake.  Trough is quiet and small.  It's really great if you're looking for a spot to "rough" it (not really, but closer than most!) with the kids.  Awesome sites.  Lots of nature.  Bathroom would be the reason for four stars.  Spiders greet you at the entrance, and because the campground is smaller and kind of out there, the bathroom isn't super new/clean like others.  That said, it's close to Raystown so you can boat, but it's a great retreat to come back to and light a fire with the kids.  

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