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Buck Creek Sanctuary
1. Buck Creek Sanctuary
95%
(68)
3.7mi from Elizabeth · 15 sites · Tents, RVs
Welcome to Buck Creek Sanctuary, a 58-acre botanical, wildlife and human sanctuary located near Elizabeth, Indiana. A place where people can connect with nature, each other, and themselves.
“There are no unsacred places; there are only sacred places and desecrated places”
-Wendell Berry
Buck Creek Sanctuary is a place to return to the sacred.
Buck Creek Sanctuary is designed to help bring the scared back into our everyday lives
Ken’s guiding truth is that we are part of nature and must find our part to play within it by honoring all things as being sacred. He dedicates his life to personal growth, consciousness raising, health, and healing of the planet.
He wants to share Buck Creek Sanctuary with others
to allow them to connect with nature and the sacredness of all things.
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Camp Escape
2. Camp Escape
96%
(157)
7mi from Elizabeth · 5 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Rustic Camping Near Jefferson County Forestry & Tom Wallace Park
Welcome to our 5-acre corner lot, a unique mix of rural charm and city convenience. This primitive campsite is perfect for those looking to disconnect and experience nature while still being close to modern amenities.
What to Expect:
🌿 Scenic & Secluded – Our property borders Jefferson County Forestry, with an entrance just 1 mile away, offering miles of trails and outdoor adventures. We’re also near Tom Wallace Park, a great spot for hiking and fishing.
🔥 True Off-Grid Camping – This is a bring-your-own-gear site. No water, electricity, or showers—just you, your supplies, and the great outdoors. A fire pit is provided, and there’s a shared porta potty for convenience.
🚜 A Working Farm Community – Expect to see and hear a mix of country and city life. You may hear wildlife, passing trains, tractors, gunfire from Knob Creek Range, and nearby neighbors working their land. It’s all part of the experience of staying in an authentic rural setting.
🏡 Tiny Home Retreat – Escape to your cozy tiny home retreat nestled on 15 private acres just outside Louisville. This 200 sq ft camper-to-tiny home conversion blends rustic charm with modern convenience. Perfect for adventure seekers and nature lovers, this cozy space offers a peaceful and unique retreat.
🏙️ Convenient Location – Though it feels like a getaway, we’re just 5 minutes from Kroger, Walmart, and a variety of restaurants. Downtown Louisville is a 30-minute drive, and we’re 15 minutes from Fort Knox.
If you’re looking for an authentic, off-grid camping adventure close to both nature and the city, this is the spot for you! 🌲🏕️
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MoonLight Grove Farm
3. MoonLight Grove Farm
100%
(127)
21mi from Elizabeth · 2 sites
Simple living with a few critters and a "whole lotta" walnuts. All natural products made from nature's bounty. Learn more about this land:Come rest your mind and soul on MoonLight Grove Farm. Camp alongside the Ohio River, watch the barges go by and the Eagles swoop and play. Peaceful, Quiet, Restorative retreat.
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O'Bannon Woods State Park
4. O'Bannon Woods State Park
75%
(3)
State park 17mi from Elizabeth · 291 sites
Discover O'Bannon Woods State Park and its lush landscapes, historic sites, and outdoor adventures.
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Deam Lake State Recreation Area
5. Deam Lake State Recreation Area
100%
(3)
State park 24mi from Elizabeth · 215 sites
Find your lake life vibes in southern Indiana.
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Happy Hollow Homestead
6. Happy Hollow Homestead
99%
(940)
28mi from Elizabeth · 23 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
- Voted best Hipcamp in Indiana for 7 years.
- Listed on Rachael Ray Magazine's "8 of America's Coolest Campgrounds"
We offer a "Camping Cabin", The "Cozy Camping Cottage" or tent camping in Black Walnut Grove, in an open field, in the woods, or a shady grove. We like to interact with people or you can keep to yourself and have a quiet getaway in the woods. Sorry, but the tree house isn't available to rent since it is my home. I may rent it out in the future. Also in progress is the "Dome"
We are on a solar powered, off the grid 30 acre homestead that has 24 acres of wooded land and 6 acres of groomed land. Come explore our land and relax in the "Tree Web", see the 2 story tree house that I live in, have fun on the tire swing, or just sit and enjoy all that nature has to offer. You can explore our interesting topography that has close to 100 foot of elevation changes, our (mostly) dry creek system that starts with 2 springs that drain into 3 sinkholes or walk 3 miles of trails (if you follow each trail from end to end).
We love groups - Host your event here or have a group gathering with all your friends and family. We have spaces large enough to host hundreds of people.
We welcome pets for camping, but no pets allow in the Camping Cabin. Also be aware that we have 2 friendly dogs on the land that roam freely.
- 3.5 miles to Marengo Cave
- 7 miles to the Blue River (canoes, rafting and swimming)
- 30 minutes to Patoka Lake
- 37 miles west of Louisville
- 13 miles north of Interstate 64
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Little Blue Horse Camp
7. Little Blue Horse Camp
100%
(50)
29mi from Elizabeth · 1 site
Enjoy some serenity in our little piece of heaven on the Little Blue River.
A unique retreat, with access to the river, areas to explore, rock features, water falls and a ton of nature.
We ask that you respect all the surrounding wildlife and plant life-- we are also a preservation space.
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Enjoy sleeping and waking to the serene sounds of the lazy Little Blue River and enjoy comforts of a cozy campground, nestled on private land in the Hoosier National Forest.
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Willow Pond
8. Willow Pond
98%
(28)
31mi from Elizabeth · 2 sites
Enjoy spectacular sunsets as you relax around the well stocked pond located in Hardin County KENTUCKY.
ENJOY:
Certified organic hay fields
1 acre stocked fish pond
Quiet Evenings around fire pit
Hikes around the farm
Beautiful star gazing
Farm harvests
Sandhill Crane migration
Within 1 hour: Mammoth Cave, Bernheim Forest, Bourbon Trail
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Rockytop Family Farms
9. Rockytop Family Farms
97%
(49)
32mi from Elizabeth · 1 site · Tent, RV
**25 Minutes north of Louisville, KY**
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RV Site on our family land.
30 AND 50 amp electric, water, sewer.
Fire-pit with seating, free firewood provided. Trash can provided.
Next-door to Yankeetown Area/indoor roping arena. If you participate in the rodeo at Yankeetown, utilize our site with hookups for your horse trailer!
Nearby access to the Knobstone trail access point.
Just a few miles away from LM Sugarbush; Indiana's largest annual Maple Syrup Festival.
Long gravel driveway; 1/4 mile or more off of State Rd 160. We border the Clark-State Forestry. We have a small farm pond that's full of fish; no license required.
Bring your fishing pole and have fun!
Expect to hear chickens, guineas, pigs, dogs barking, kids playing. You may hear a tractor, lawn mower, or gator ATV go by as we are always busy doing something.
Your pets are welcome, but keep in mind that this property is patrolled by two large Great Pyrenees dogs, and while they are friendly to people, they are territorial and have been aggressive towards other dogs until they become friends. For the safety of all the dogs, your pets must be contained/on a leash at least until all of the dogs can get to know each other.
We are 5 miles from I-65, and 19 miles north of Louisville, KY.
Verizon phone/data service is good; can't confirm others.
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Charlestown State Park
10. Charlestown State Park
100%
(4)
State park 28mi from Elizabeth · 189 sites
Discover Charlestown State Park's rugged beauty and outdoor adventures.
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Hoosier National Forest
11. Hoosier National Forest
91%
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National forest 37mi from Elizabeth · 252 sites
See the wilderness of southern Indiana from the Ohio River to just south of Bloomington.
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My Old Kentucky Home
12. My Old Kentucky Home
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State park 36mi from Elizabeth · 39 sites
Discover the historic charm of My Old Kentucky Home.
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Taylorsville Lake State Park
13. Taylorsville Lake State Park
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(3)
State park 40mi from Elizabeth · 70 sites
Discover Taylorsville Lake State Park's natural splendor.
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Old Camp At Bear Hollow
14. Old Camp At Bear Hollow
100%
(11)
32mi from Elizabeth · 1 site
This electric campsite is near Hoosier National Forest. This area was established as hunting grounds by our family over 30 years ago and still is to this day. Create your own family tradition in this campsite that is ready for two campers on a total of 160ft gravel space. There is both 30 and 50 AMP electric, however no water or sewer hookup. You must provide your own water. There is a dump station 5 miles from the campsite at Tipsaw Recreation Area.
This area is great for hunting, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding and ATV riding....or just relaxing and taking in nature in this beautiful and peaceful area.
*30 & 50 AMP Electric
*Shade trees
*Picnic table
*Firepit & Firewood
*NO water hookup
*NO sewer hookup
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Lost On Purpose
15. Lost On Purpose
95%
(40)
33mi from Elizabeth · 3 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
120 acres of secluded paradise!!! Rock hounders welcome to explore the creek beds, no foraging for plants/mushrooms though; and bring your disc golf or archery bows. You will never want to leave!
Primitive sites: Hide Away Camp
30 amp hook up
50 amp hookup
1 Br studio cottage
2 bath shower house.
Fire pits at each camp.
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whispering moonbeam acres
16. whispering moonbeam acres
100%
(15)
35mi from Elizabeth · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
Learn more about this land:
If your interested in camping there is 20 acres and ample space for you to decide where to put up your tent. We provide a firepit or ring. Wood can be purchased or foraged yourself for your fire.Hoosier National Forest is across street so hiking is unlimited. This is a quiet destination in the woods with abundant wildlife.There is a small farm here where produce and flowers even eggs can be purchased. Chickens,guineas,ducks,turkeyand geese are free range so all about near house.
This is also a cat sanctuary with disabled cats mostly wobbly, you probably won't see any of them as they are afraid of strangers.
Please understand, you will be in the woods. We have coyotes,bobcat,mountain lion,fox,deer,skunk racoons, opossums etc... Keep food contained and be aware of surroundings!
We now have kune kune pigs. And recently added 2 mini cows, 1 is an 11 year old rescue and 1 is a heifer calf as well as a standard heifer calf.
I do have 2 honey bee hives on property.
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Nighthawk Forest
17. Nighthawk Forest
100%
(18)
39mi from Elizabeth · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
Nestled deep in Hoosier National Forest and just a short drive from Paoli and French Lick, Indiana, Nighthawk Forest offers a secluded and pristine outdoor experience for all camping enthusiasts!
Situated on 65 hilly and wooded acres, Nighthawk Forest features well-groomed tent pads, water and electric hookups for RVs and even vintage campers. Enjoy breathtaking walks in the woods, go fishing in our pond, and set up your camp chairs under the incredible night sky and marvel under the majesty of the Milky Way! Take a hike or a mountain bike ride on the Springs Valley Trail down to Tucker Lake.
Come see what it’s like to be treated like family at Nighthawk Forest Campground.
For more camping options - including group reservations - please call 812-203-0200.
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Brambleberry Permaculture Farm
18. Brambleberry Permaculture Farm
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(17)
39mi from Elizabeth · 2 sites · Tents, Lodging
Espri and Darren began Brambleberry Permaculture Farm in the fall of 2003 in the beautiful hills of southern Indiana. We are primarily a plant nursery, but also offer permaculture landscaping and farm consultations. We usually have cows, chickens and rabbits, but are currently taking a break from cattle to build better fences lol. We occasionally have peacocks, ducks, pigs or other livestock as well.
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Hidden Valley River Camp
19. Hidden Valley River Camp
99%
(214)
40mi from Elizabeth · 4 sites
Beautiful valley on the Ohio River with 300 feet of beach front, private boat dock, covered 20x30 community pavilion and a large fire pit. A beautiful creek to explore, very secluded and off the beaten path with lots of wildlife to enjoy.
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Beautiful private Valley setting on the Ohio River with private boat dock. Creek bed with rocks and fossils. 2 covered pavillions and fire pit and eagles and wildlife
There is a mile gravel road and steep hill is why no rv's. Cars and trucks have no problems. Children MUST be supervised by an adult and MUST wear life jackets while swimming and near the water also MUST wear shoes on the beach and while in the water.
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Unplugged Acres
20. Unplugged Acres
100%
(21)
42mi from Elizabeth · 1 site · Tent, RV
TWO SPOTS TO CHOOSE FROM……
The camping spot we refer to as the NORTHSIDE SPOT is a flat yard atop a hill it makes for a great spot to park your RV, camper, tent or boat. This grass camping spot is always mowed and clean. Two large pine trees provide some shade for this northside camping spot. You can enjoy nearly panoramic views of the night sky! This spot is alongside a country road. It is considered less private than the SOUTH SIDE SPOT.
The SOUTH SIDE CAMPING SPOT, is for tent campers only with a smaller vehicle. It is very private and completely surrounded by woods. This spot can accommodate two tents and one or two cars. There is no view of the night sky since you are in a dense forest.
Patoka lake is less than 10 minutes away ( boating, fishing, hiking, swimming, biking).
Holiday World ( an amusement park) is about 30 minutes away.
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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Jason
1 week ago
21 ft campervan
Perfect stay, very quiet and also close to everything you need.
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Emma
1 week ago
Weekend Trip to Tar Springs 2
It is so incredibly beautiful and peaceful. We went fishing, canoeing, paddle boating, and hiking. The kids loved the rope swing that went into the lake. We will definitely be back. Also, Chuck and Van are the sweetest!
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Alexandria
1 week ago
Tent
Scott and Kathy are always so welcoming and so wonderful! The campsite is clean and well taken care of. We’ve already booked another weekend before we even left! 😀
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Guillaume
1 week ago
22 ft Class C
The host were really nice with us. We arrived pretty late at the campground and they let us get through.
Will officially come back !!
Thank you Shelby
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Wendy
1 week ago
Tent
We loved staying on Chuck and Van’s land. It was peaceful which allowed us to relax and unwind from the daily grind. The facilities were well maintained and close to our site. We would like to come back to partake in the various activities they have available on the property.
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Chris
1 week ago
Tent
I needed a spot to pitch a tent with the car handy. This fit the bill perfectly.
Had a slight problem with the app and a quick response from Shelby resolved it.
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Jason
2 weeks ago
21 ft campervan
A perfect stay. Nice and quiet and peaceful. The host is very responsive.
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David
2 weeks ago
Group trip
The Cottle Cabin was wonderful. It was very clean and has comfortable sleeping space for up to six people. The downstairs bedroom features a cozy queen‑size bed, and the loft area provides additional sleeping space that’s perfect for kids, teens, or anyone who enjoys a tucked‑away, cabin‑style place to sleep.
The cabin has everything you need for a relaxing getaway. The front porch is perfect for sitting outside and listening to the wildlife, and the campfire area—with its sturdy picnic table—made our evenings especially enjoyable.
The host is incredibly accommodating, checks in to make sure you have everything you need, and is available if anything comes up.
If you’re not interested in tent camping and don’t have an RV, this cabin is the ideal alternative.
We’re already looking forward to returning in the fall or winter to enjoy a fire in the woodstove.
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Sharonosaurus
2 weeks ago
Tent
Kathy and her husband are wonderful hosts, very responsive and helpful. The campsite is lovely with the perfect mix of shade and sun. We felt safe there and were impressed with the resources available, and the view!
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lisset
2 weeks ago
Tent
The camping site near the river was such a site! Area was clean and homey, host was very friendly and a good guide! Everything was close by. Do bring water shoes or sandals since it's mainly rocks near the riverside. Bring your hammock too there are some good trees! Will definitely be back in the future❤️
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Danielle
2 weeks ago
Tent
With kids
Susan is a wonderful host and VERY accommodating. The farm they have is beautiful with some awesome animals that our kids loved visiting with so much! The river is beautiful and the view from the site is breathtaking! One of our kids caught a 28lb big headed carp while we stayed so the fishing is great along with having barges going through all day and night! (Super cool to see!) The kids even got the barges to honk at them 😊 We would a definitely recommend staying here as it is a little piece of heaven right along the Ohio River with an amazing host❤️
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Laura
2 weeks ago
Tent
Group trip
We really enjoyed the creek side camping. The site was quiet and loaded with lightening bugs as the sun went down. In the morning the birds were abundant. We opted to buy some wood for a fire and felt like we got a good amount. The host was friendly and met us as we arrived and gave us a quick overview of the entire property and where the restroom was. If you rent this site make sure you check the creek bed for fossils. We found lots.
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Christina
2 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
Beautiful area and easy to find! We wished we could have stayed longer!
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Robert
2 weeks ago
Tent
They were very accommodating even when I had to delay my arrival time more than once. And the site is absolutely beautiful
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R
2 weeks ago
Tent
Yes please let visitors know the road at tar springs are narrow, so they can slow down.
Point 2 is just what I wanted to truck tent camping.. Shady and easy access to the water for paddle boarding.
Bathroom are clean and the entire place is clean
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Dmitry
3 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
Awesome place! Clean and quiet. Hosts are nice and friendly. Definitely will come back.
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Jason
3 weeks ago
20 ft campervan
Peaceful and quiet. Perfect stay. A nice creek to walk to and listen to the running water.
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Todd
3 weeks ago
16 ft pop-up camper
Group trip
We had a great time. Such a Bueatiful place and kind host.
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Tiffany
3 weeks ago
Tent
Very friendly and helpful! Can't wait to schedule our next trip.
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Colin
3 weeks ago
Tent
This campsite was beautiful. We stayed at Holmes Hideaway and will definitely be back. I would recommend bringing plenty of bug spray but other than that it was very nice.
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