Camping near Carmel with hiking

Visit ancient landmarks and picnic next to striking vistas when camping near Carmel.

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Camp NothingMuchHere

21 sites · RVs, Tents8 acres · Westfield, IN
Camp NothingMuchHere is Westfield Indiana’s first Campground. We are also now Westfield’s FIRST and ONLY Glampground. Advance reservations required. Tents, Travel Trailers under 20 feet in length. Rentals Available: Mini Cabins, Hammock Tents. Weddings, Family Reunions, Corporate Event rental space available. These are primitive farm field grass sites. Shared amenities available: large shared fire pit, charcoal grill, toilet, shower, outlets. Quiet generators are allowed, but must remain off during quiet time. Wood Wind Golf Course, Carmel, Grand Park Sports Complex, Grand Park Junction, White River, Little Eagle Creek, Zionsville, Indianapolis, Whitestown, Noblesville, Lebanon. Ruoff, LiveNation, Indianapolis Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis Executive Airport, Indianapolis International Airport, Westfield Motor District ******************** Our age-related booking requirements are listed below: -Tent/sTrailer/RV Camping: 18+ -Airstream and/or Cabin rentals: 21+ *Max: 6 campers per site @camp_nothingmuchhere
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Palafox Paradise- Eclipse Ready!

6 sites · RVs, Tents2 acres · Indianapolis, IN
We are absolutely thrilled to invite all travelers to the charming city of Indy! Our 2-acre property is waiting to welcome our guests to our huge backyard, where they can relax and unwind. We can't wait to introduce our guests to our delightful garden, our two cute and playful dogs, our flock of chickens/roosters, and of course, our lovable goat, Paco! Activities Nearby to Create Memories: Indianapolis Motor Speedway: 5 minutes Indianapolis Zoo: 9 minutes Downtown: 13 minutes Eagle Creek Park: 12 minutes Indiana State Fair: 21 minutes Eclipse Hotspot Mooresville: 22 minutes What to expect: Check-in after 1 pm Check- out 12 pm Meeting with the owner to guide you to your preferred site
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Shalamar Farm

3 sites · RVs13 acres · Lebanon, IN
Hosted over 210 rigs! Private home on 13 acres, with 3 RV sites, Studio apartment (900 sf) for rent, manicured lawn, garden, trees, peaceful area. Accept long term guests, traveling nurses professionals! Need a Groundskeeper, maybe swap rent/services. Welcome to Shalamar Farm, our second time around! NORTH: full hook ups, back in, rigs must be less than 35'. BOOKED UNTIL 12-31-2024 SOUTH: full hook ups, back in, rigs must be less than 30'. SHADE TREE: full hook ups, pull thru, rigs must be less than 25' Studio apartment: furnished with carpet, kitchenette with granite countertops and tile floor, 1 bathroom tile floor with shower, NO SMOKING, NO PETS. HOSPITALS: Lebanon 7 miles, Crawfordsville 19 miles, Zionsville 20 miles, Westfield 25 miles, Indianapolis (86th Street area) 26 miles, Carmel 31 miles. Friendly pets include George the horse, outdoor cats Leroy and Lowell. Eastern time zone and good cell coverage.
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Heavenly Acres Creek side Camp

29 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents18 acres · Thorntown, IN
We provide a hands on educational experience with a variety of animals, crafts and farm operations or you can simply relax in a quiet farm setting next to the creek and enjoy the view. Our site is a short 10 minute drive to town or the highway (65 and 74) with the exceptional bonus of peace and tranquility of the country.
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Heritage Farm Stay Adventure

22 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents120 acres · Flora, IN
Enjoy a stay at Heritage Farm and experience all the exhilaration that an Indiana farm has to offer. Heritage Farm is a working alpaca farm with over 50 alpacas you can watch and interact with. Also residing on the farm are a flock of chickens, several goats and a horse. The newest addition to the farm is a pain of small breed Kune Kune pigs! If you want to, you can help with the daily chores of feeding the animals and collecting eggs. After that, you can explore the big red barn that was selected as one of the top-ten Bicentennial barns in the state. Roam around the 120 acre homestead, woods and creek and soak in the sights, sounds and smells of the farm. Be sure to visit our farm store before you leave where you can shop for alpaca products such as sweaters, hats, mittens and scarves. Pick up some honey made from bees on our farm or some farm fresh eggs from our flock of pastured chickens! Heritage Farm has several options for overnight lodging. One of the most popular places to stay is in our authentic 1850's log cabin. And it's certainly special to us as well. The cabin represents a valued part of our heritage. It reminds us every day of our agricultural roots, solid values and the importance of faith and family. Our Philosophy You want to have a wonderful stay at Heritage Farm and we want that for you too. This is your retreat for however long you are staying and we hope you'll be relaxed, comfortable and happy. Our Faith Our Christian faith is important to us. We have been so richly blessed with this farm and sharing it with others is what God has called us to do. We strive to show God's love to our guests by exceeding their needs and expectations and by inviting them to enjoy his beautiful creation. We abide by what it says in the Bible in 1 Peter 4:9-10: "Cheerfully share your home with those who need a place to stay. God has given each of us a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another." Valuing Our Past, Building for the Future Our mission at Heritage Farm is to apply that same pioneer spirit and value system to our alpaca business and Farm Stay enterprise. We are dedicated to working hard to provide the best of care to our herd and our overnight guests. I imagine the original occupants of the cabin would have done nothing less. Visit us on Facebook: facebook.com/heritagefarmstays
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Apple acres

1 site · RV, Tent20 acres · Clayton, IN
My Great great grandfather purchased the land in 1834, I am the 5th generation on this farm. Areas first apple orchard started in 1910-1990 now a wedding venue with beautiful scenery. The retired apple orchard still has trees with vast walking trails between the rows. Amazing wildlife! Vast walking trails that are kept mowed. Fishing pond available (with prior permission) pet friendly property for responsible owners that clean up afterword. 2 Bathroom options! One with running water only a 2min walk or use a new port-a-pot with attached sink very close to the shelter. coming soon (Mid May 2023) Smokeless firepit
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Big Stones Ranch

1 site · Lodging95 acres · Delphi, IN
Our Creekside Cabin is located on the Wildcat Creek about 15 minutes from Lafayette and 10 minutes to either Delphi or Rossville. This cabin was originally built on our farm as an alternative to camping on the ground in a tent. While we don’t consider this to be “glamping,” it is certainly a step above “primitive.” Cabin features:  12’x12’ of living space  4’x12’ covered porch  Limited supply of off-grid electricity  Kitchen counter with running cold water (Mar-Oct only)  Toilet (Mar-Oct only)  Mr. Buddy propane heater (use at your own risk)  Window fan  A fold-down style futon  Two “bunks” Site features:  Gorgeous view of and access to the Wildcat Creek  Fire pit  Camp chairs  Hammock  Porch-style swing overlooking the creek Property features:  Access to wading, fishing, tubing, kayaking or canoeing on the Wildcat Creek  Fishing pond stocked with bass and bluegill  Nearly 100 acres and three miles of trails for walking, hiking, and exploring Ask about pricing for the following:  Kayaks  Float tubes  Fishing equipment  Firewood Our goal is to provide a relaxing and peaceful getaway for those that enjoy all that nature has to offer in Indiana with a few creature comforts beyond primitive tent camping. Loud music, drunkenness, rowdiness, firearms, motor vehicles, disruptive children, and anything else that would be a distraction to other guests or neighbors will not be permitted. *Note that the Wildcat is a public waterway and subject to state licensing and requirements.
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The Rusted Plow

23 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 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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Restwood Camp

6 sites · RVs, Tents10 acres · Boggstown, IN
1000 yards North of the Centerline of Total Darkness for Total Eclipse 2024! 40 minutes to the Indy 500 track in Speedway, Indiana. $300 for the weekend (Fri May 24 - Sun May 26 leave Mon): We have 6 primitive+ sites plus a 4 RV sites available. Sleep over Sun night while you wait for the traffic to clear .... or arrive earlier and/or stay over longer at a discounted rate. Our sylvan setting at the confluence of Snail and Sugar Creeks has been operated by our family as a place of solitude, river fishing and canoeing for over 100 years*. 'Indians' camped here year-round before Pioneers arrived, then during the early-1800s, a stagecoach station on the Cincinnati-Indianapolis line was built. (Yes, stagecoaches in Indiana - how even Eastern people got around before railroads). During WWII our Camp provided RnR for soldiers, sailors and aviators stationed at the numerous bases and training facilities in Indianapolis and Central Indiana. 25 miles SE of Indianapolis, Crossroads of America, 90 mi from Cincy via I-74, 100 from L'ville or 200 from Chicago via I-65. Just 4 miles off I-74 Exit 109 at Fairland Rd (Indiana Grand Casino); 8 miles from I-65 Exit 97 at Worthville Rd, Camp Restwood is readily available to travelers on I-74, I-65, I-70 or I-69. We are 30 minutes close for Indy 500 fans, NFL, Triple A, NBA, WNBA (w/ Caitlin) or NCAA fans!
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Martin H.’s Land

2 sites · Tents25 acres · Greencastle, IN
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Pirate Woods: 45acre Wood & Prairie

13 sites · Tents45 acres · Knightstown, IN
We'd love to host you, your friends, and your pets on our 45 acres of woods and prairie! 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. 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. Sites 5 and 7 boast the best spots for hammock campers. 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. Activities and Water: 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.) Town (Knightstown): 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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Taylor Woodlands

3 sites · Tents10 acres · Martinsville, IN
At Taylor Woodlands you can enjoy 10 acres of wooded trails, hills, creeks and serenity. Get away from it all and pick from several curated campsites for a single tent or a group of up to 10. Wade in the creek, explore the trails and climb the ravines. Wildlife you may encounter includes deer, turkey, owls, and a variety of song birds! We also keep chickens and bees on the property as well as a keeping a small garden. Park on the main drive and choose to hik back to your camp spot or contact the owners for ATV transportation.
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