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The best camping near Mounds State Park

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Sherfick Farms

31 sites ¡ RVs, Tents34 acres ¡ Noblesville, IN
Learn more about this land:Sherfick Farms has a 3.5acre lake and surrounded by Farm fields. Far enough from the city you can see the stars, but close enough for any of your last minute needs. Enjoy the open field and star lit skies.
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$45
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Hidden Valley Fun Time Happy Camp!

15 sites ¡ RVs, Tents8 acres ¡ Muncie, IN
Once the secret speakeasy after dark spot for local political big wigs this property has been transformed from swampland to hidden gem right on the edge of America's Hometown of Muncie, Indiana! Welcome to Narnia! Or Atlantis!? Or... The Property? The Hidden Valley? We just haven't committed to a name yet so it's a little bit of everything all rolled into one! 8 acres on the magical Ganges, er, White River makes for a fun time. You can expect a certain amount of privacy while still potentially making a new friend or two depending on the night. You will be nestled under some giant sycamores, cottonwoods, black walnuts, catulpas, and a mess of bush honeysuckle that is always being battled! We have 2-3 sites directly on the river and then scores throughout with trails, hills, and other interesting features. Multiple firepits though I CANNOT guarantee firewood. There is often plenty to collect or available on site but if you can bring your own that'd be safest bet! We are (somehow) located partially inside Muncie city limits right on the river. Yes you may occasionally hear some trains or even particularly loud cars while camping deep in the woods but this is the tradeoff for a one mile drive to bars, restaurants, and groceries! Best of both worlds. The Muncie Eagles, whose nest resides directly across the river from us, do not seem to mind! This location is also directly on two main bike trail routes and our trails are fun for low impact mountain biking! We also have a small armada of kayaks/canoes on site; IF arranged that option does exist for cost of transport! We have 2 porta potties on site as well and fresh water hose available at main house. Looking forward to hosting!
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Mud Creek Campgrounds

8 sites ¡ RVs, Tents5 acres ¡ Noblesville, IN
Woods, water flowing through the creek, sounds of nature, privacy...all reasons we moved our family from the city. We hope that you too will enjoy exploring the woods, fishing in the creek, and hearing the sounds of nature as you sleep under the stars. Learn more about this land: Our campground is a primitive wooded spot 1.8 miles east of Ruoff (Deer Creek) Music Center amphitheater. Limited camp sites for select concert dates will be available; campers must be over 18, have picture identification (driver's license or passport), and sign a waiver. Other nearby activities include Top Golf, outdoor shopping mall, Connor Prairie historical museum, and canoeing the White River. We are less than five minutes from I-69.
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Kylee E.’s Land

2 sites ¡ RVs8 acres ¡ Yorktown, IN
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Pirate Woods - 2024 Solar Eclipse!

13 sites ¡ Tents45 acres ¡ Knightstown, IN
4+ minutes in the Path of Totality darkness for the 2024 solar eclipse! Pirate Woods is a center spot for reveling in the eclipse. One of the highest elevation points in Knightstown, IN. Check out our Solar Eclipse package below. This is the BEST location for enjoying the eclipse without a mass crowd while also doing what you love best--being outdoors in a beautiful place! Note: the eclipse time in Knightstown is set to start at 3:06:55 PM EDT. (We've got you covered with check-in at 1pm.) Solar Eclipse Package: When you book two nights, with one of them being April 7 or 8 of the solar eclipse (two night minimum) you get: - Up to 2 Soluna Solar Eclipse glasses (CE and ISO certified) - 1 jar of homemade local jam/jelly - a 2.5 gallon water box (water can be filled at spigot near our barn) - a 1 gallon (non-drinking) jug of water for dowsing fires - access to a communal firepit - access to a communal outhouse, stocked with TP and hand sanitizer - 20x20 (plus some) spacious camping spots - woods AND open spaces to fully immerse yourself in the blackout Note: Extra solar eclipse glasses are available for purchase while supplies last. ---------------------------------------------------------------- More about the location: 45 acres of combined farmland, prairie reserve, and forest--Pirate Woods is the perfect location for a getaway that still has nearby access to rural community amenities. This property is located 5 minutes from I-70 and 30-45 minutes from downtown Indianapolis. You can also access Knightstown via U.S. 40. Fauna: Pirate Woods is home to a variety of animals: great horned owls, deer, a mysterious grey wolf fox, chickens, pileated woodpeckers (and other varieties), finches, rose-breasted grosbeaks and more. Camp Areas: Pirate Woods campsites: are located in an 8 acre forest. There is a communal campfire ring with stocked woodpile for your use. Nearby are a few chairs for your use. You may create a fire ring at your own campsite if a fire ban is not in effect - but please be responsible. Activity and Town: Feel free to walk, jog, or mountain bike the mowed paths. Bringing your own water is best. Though it's a short walk along the property to reach our back barn where there is a spigot available for your use (you may drink it from the tap, but purifying it recommended.) A trip to town is only a 2 minute drive (or bike) away where you can grab Mexican or pub food at local restaurants when you don't feel like cooking over a fire. Additionally, the Blue River runs nearby and there is local access in town where you can rent kayaks. Other Town Highlights: 1. The Hoosier Gym (from the movie Hoosiers) 2. Farmers and Artisan market every Saturday morning June-July 3. Boondocks farm frisbee golf 4. Royal Highlands Golf (we're located on Greensboro Pike, the third (grassy) drive south of the golf course.)
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The Rusted Plow

22 sites ¡ RVs, Tents10 acres ¡ Carthage, IN
We live off of a gorgeous winding tree lined road between Knightstown and Carthage. Our property has several options for you to tent camp or we can accommodate large RVs. Electric will be supplied via extension cord and we can provide well water to fill your tank or a hose from our pump for you to use as needed. We own 10 acres with a pasture of wild flowers, chickens, and several varieties of trees. The surrounding 100 acres along Big Blue River is owned by our family and available for your enjoyment. Kayaking, hiking, bird watching, swimming and just relaxing! We hope we can be a quiet spot for your travels thru the midwest. We are 30 minutes from Indianapolis, 20 minutes to a gorgeous lake and mountain bike trail and Knightstown has several quaint shops and antique venues for you to enjoy! Please keep all animals on a leash or contained. We do live in the midst of cornfields and forest where racoons, opossums and our pets live. We have 2 outdoor kitties Reginald is a big gray boy who will try to climb your leg if you stand still long enough! lol Abigail and Toby are our indoor dogs, but they do roam outside during the day. We also have 2 new to our farm rescued Great Pyreneese that are adjusting! They are in an enclosed pen behind our barn and should'nt cause you any trouble. You may hear them barking off and on as they adjust to their new surroundings. If you need anything please let us know :D We are always ready to make your stay as comfortable as we can!
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Gravel's End

1 site ¡ RV9 acres ¡ Muncie, IN
Bare-bones camping! This secluded spot allows dry camping in a beautiful 9-acre woods. A winding gravel drive takes you to the heart of the forest and away from civilization. Fully self-contained RVs/camper vans can park level and find a large clearing to enjoy the sounds and sites of native Hoosier flora and fauna. This is a single lane with no turn-around for lengthy vehicles. Our family’s desire is to eventually live on the site and some signs of development can be found, but our first priority is the tedious but rewarding task of removing the non-native species (Burning Bush, Winter Creeper, Asian Honeysuckle, Garlic Mustard, Multiflora Rose) to allow for the native woods and understory to thrive. We are a few years into this process and have already seen major gains in the health of the woods, thanks to the guidance we received from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. Limited use of the site ensures the native animal presence is not overly disturbed and preserves a true experience for campers to enjoy. Fill your fresh water tank before arriving and dump your black water tank at a dump station when you’re done. Gray water may be dumped onsite ONLY if you are using earth friendly soaps/ cleaners. Pre-cut and dried firewood for your enjoyment can be arranged ahead of time for a fee. Kindling can be gathered in the cleared areas and along the trails, but we ask that you do not enter non-cleared areas of the woods as this is disruptive to the plant and animal life. There is a one party limit so you may enjoy your nature experience in privacy. With two connecting trails carefully carved into the woods, you are sure to spot signs of creatures like red squirrels, chipmunks, possum, rabbits, garter snakes, frogs, toads, and deer. This property is a bird watchers delight! In the past year, we have observed Blue Jays, Cardinals, Goldfinches, Carolina Wrens, Baltimore Orioles, Cedar Waxwings, American Robins, Sparrows, Tufted Titmice, Finches, Downy Woodpeckers, Northern Flickers, and Pileated Woodpeckers. Black Vultures and Red-Tailed Hawks are a common sight, and you may hear Owls during your overnight stay. Despite the feeling of total privacy, this site is minutes from Muncie, a mid-sized city in Delaware county. Muncie is home to Ball State University, which hosts concerts, speakers, and other programs. Muncie boasts an active downtown with shops, restaurants and breweries. IU Ball Hospital, an award-winning medical facility, is a 15-minute drive. Ruoff Music Center, a beloved outdoor music venue that provides live entertainment throughout the concert season, is less than an hour from the site. Indianapolis, a little over an hour drive, offers vast entertainment opportunities.
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Blue Water Lake

10 sites ¡ RVs, Tents16 acres ¡ Montpelier, IN
Blue Water Lake is located right next to the Salamonie River with access for fishing in the lake or the river. Less than a mile from Montpelier a golf cart community. Also, Montpelier Motor Speedway a dirt track with races most Saturday nights. Beach area available for swimming access. No lifeguards on duty, swim at your own risk. Primitive camping available. Out house available.
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H.E.R. LIVING CAMPUS

17 sites ¡ Lodging, Tents8 acres ¡ Beech Grove, IN
H.E.R. stands for Honor, Educate, and Restore. As avid campers who have enjoyed the beauty of nature by camping all across America, we are happy to share the joys of camping with others. We do this in the solid spirit of Honoring our Ancestors, Educating our children, and Restoring the spirit of family. We share these values with every visitor to H.E.R. Living Campus. We hope to share these values with you.
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$35
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Booked 1 time

Nesbitt Farm

61 sites ¡ Tents9 acres ¡ Lewisville, IN
Hello! We have a beautiful 9 acres of rolling Indiana terrain, with a small stretch of woods to play in and around. Beautiful natural plants and flowers sprout up everywhere. The land is situated perfectly to enjoy some of the best Indiana sunsets this state has to offer. We hope you'll come and see! Come enjoy the eclipse in our big, open field!
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$110
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Booked 4 times

Cobbler's Knob

28 sites ¡ RVs, Tents25 acres ¡ Milton, IN
Clear, open skies for the Solar Eclipse!! This is a small, 25 acre farm with plenty of open space and clear sky to view the Solar Eclipse in the path of totality! We are located just a few miles off of I-70 in Milton, Indiana where the duration time for the eclipse is expected to be 3:55. We have plenty of space for primitive tent or RV camping. Water and electric available for some sites! Bathroom (toilet and sink) available for all sites. Will have ice and firewood available for purchase. You are welcome to stay at the farm for the entire stay or if you want to explore the area, we have many nearby attractions including restaurants, antique stores, an orchard, bars and wineries, coffee shops, etc. If you are looking for a fun, safe, family atmosphere to enjoy this rare event, Cobbler's Knob might just be the place for you!
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$75
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Booked 16 times

The Vintage Farm

16 sites ¡ RVs, Tents2 acres ¡ New Whiteland, IN
I have two acres in the country while only about 10 minutes from a nice sized city with plenty of restaurants, movie theatres and shopping. I'm only 5 minutes from an arcade with go-karting and putt-putt golf. My red barn was built in the 1800s and really adds to the charm of the property. I have a fully fenced yard, if you have pets I would be happy to share with them so they would have space to run while you're here.
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$55
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The best camping near Mounds State Park guide

Overview

About

Named after the earthworks by the prehistoric tribe Adena-Hopewell, Mounds State Park is probably one of the coolest things in Indiana. Go for a guided program at the Nature Center for a better understanding of these masterpieces, or go alone and experience it your own personal way. Geocatch the day away, or laze around in the swimming pool. Go for a relaxing fishing adventure and picnic alongside the White River. The opportunities are endless and begging to be explored at Mounds State Park!

Notable campgrounds

  • Electric Sites: Choose from 75 sites offering electric hookups for a comfortable camping experience amid the park's natural beauty.
  • Youth Tent Areas: Ideal for group camping, these areas provide a perfect setting for young adventurers to experience the great outdoors.
  • Dumping Station: Conveniently located for campers, the dumping station adds ease to your stay at Mounds State Park.

Tips for snagging a campsite

  • Book early to secure your spot, as campsites at Mounds State Park are in high demand, especially during peak seasons.
  • Consider mid-week stays for better availability and a quieter camping experience.
  • Keep an eye on cancellation policies and check back regularly for newly available sites.
  • Explore nearby camping options to ensure you have a backup plan in case the park is fully booked.

When to go

The best time to visit Mounds State Park is during the spring and fall when the weather is mild and the natural scenery is at its peak. Summer offers a full range of activities but can be quite warm. Winters are quiet, with fewer programs and cooler temperatures.

Know before you go

  • Check the park's official website for any trail closures or special advisories before your visit.
  • Remember to stay on marked trails to protect both the environment and your own safety.
  • The Nature Center is open from 9am to 4pm daily, offering educational displays and interactive games.
  • Accessibility is a priority; inquire at the Visitor Center for any assistance you may need during your stay.
  • For a seamless visit, familiarize yourself with the park's rules and regulations, including fishing licenses and pet policies.

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