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The best camping near Elnora with swimming
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Top-rated campgrounds near Elnora
Hill Springs Campground
1. Hill Springs Campground
100%
(68)
36mi from Elnora · 15 sites · Tents, RVs
Hill Springs Campground is nestled on our 120-acre family farm, and we’re proud to be the third generation to care for this little piece of paradise. Tucked away in the heart of 'God’s country,' our campground offers peace and quiet, miles from the nearest town. The rolling hills provide hay for our cows and wood for the stove, and we take great pride in sharing this beautiful spot with you.
Each site offers the chance to unwind by the pond, pick wild blackberries, or hike through our woods. Fire pits are available at all sites. Our sites are simple—no water, electricity, or internet—but generators are welcome, and we provide a toilet on-site. Please remember to pack out all your trash, including cigarette butts.
For a glimpse of what to expect, check out a few videos of the campground on our Facebook page, 'hillspringcampground.'
We’re also close to plenty of activities:
Patoka Lake is just 3 miles away, with 8,800 acres of water, 26,000 sq. feet of land, and a variety of outdoor fun—boating, fishing, hiking, and even a winery.
Historic French Lick and West Baden are 16 miles away, offering everything from casinos to a scenic railway, golf courses, a spa, a wildlife park, and the stunning West Baden Springs Hotel, known as the 'Eighth Wonder of the World.'
The city of Jasper is 14 miles away, with a charming riverwalk, museums, parks, and food trucks to explore.
The small town of Dubois is just 4.5 miles away, with local taverns, a gas station, and a True Value store.
At Hill Springs, you can be as close or as far away from the action as you want to be. We’re excited to share this experience with you and welcome your feedback as we start this journey with Hipcamp. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions!
Bryan and Nicole
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$28
/ night
Nighthawk Forest
2. Nighthawk Forest
100%
(16)
41mi from Elnora · 3 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.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$30
/ night
Happy Campers Campground
3. Happy Campers Campground
99%
(191)
43mi from Elnora · 7 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
We look forward to hosting you at Happy Campers Campground! We have
5 full hook up RV sites 50 and 30 amp, free wifi, fishing, swimming and an
1.5 acre pond. Our property also has fire rings and picnic tables available for our campers. We have a dry cabin also available. We have trash bens available.
Seasonal shower house and porta pottys. Please specify RV or tent site when you are booking! Open now.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from
$45
/ night
Shakamak State Park
4. Shakamak State Park
100%
(1)
State park 22mi from Elnora · 207 sites
Discover Shakamak State Park's serene lakes and lush campgrounds.
Toilets
Campfires
Potable water
McCormicks Creek State Park
5. McCormicks Creek State Park
100%
(5)
State park 34mi from Elnora · 233 sites
Welcome to Indiana’s first state park, camping mecca since 1916.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Unplugged Acres
6. Unplugged Acres
100%
(21)
45mi from Elnora · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
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.
Pets
from
$12
/ night
Hoosier National Forest
7. Hoosier National Forest
88%
(13)
National forest 43mi from Elnora · 252 sites
See the wilderness of southern Indiana from the Ohio River to just south of Bloomington.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
Spring Mill State Park
8. Spring Mill State Park
100%
(2)
State park 38mi from Elnora · 224 sites
See how pioneers lived and learn about outer space at this southern Indiana park.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Monroe Lake
9. Monroe Lake
92%
(8)
Park 39mi from Elnora · 312 sites
At Monroe Lake, your trip will be about as deluxe as a state park stay gets. Lounge your days away at the Fourwinds Resort & Marina, where the crisp linens and mini-fridges will spoil you into oblivion. Even if you're looking to rough it a little on the campgrounds, you'll still have access to a vast array of activities. Two different beaches perfect for swimming, boat rentals, and several beautiful hiking trails highlight the natural beauty in the area. Whether you're on the hunt for waterfowl or want to waterski on the gorgeous sparkling waters, your favorite outdoor activity is likely found here. Did we mention there's a Marina called The Pleasure Craft? Just soak that in for a minute. No more information needed.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Patoka Lake
10. Patoka Lake
100%
(1)
State park 42mi from Elnora · 445 sites
Discover plenty to do on the water at Indiana's second-largest lake.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Ferdinand State Forest
11. Ferdinand State Forest
State forest 46mi from Elnora · 57 sites
Discover the natural charm of Ferdinand State Forest and its myriad of outdoor activities.
Campfires
Toilets
Potable water
Brown County State Park
12. Brown County State Park
100%
(21)
State park 49mi from Elnora · 610 sites
Mountains in Indiana? Welcome to the Little Smokies.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
100% (221) • 15 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Elnora
Hill Springs Campground
1. Hill Springs Campground
100%
(68)
36mi from Elnora · 15 sites · Tents, RVs
Hill Springs Campground is nestled on our 120-acre family farm, and we’re proud to be the third generation to care for this little piece of paradise. Tucked away in the heart of 'God’s country,' our campground offers peace and quiet, miles from the nearest town. The rolling hills provide hay for our cows and wood for the stove, and we take great pride in sharing this beautiful spot with you.
Each site offers the chance to unwind by the pond, pick wild blackberries, or hike through our woods. Fire pits are available at all sites. Our sites are simple—no water, electricity, or internet—but generators are welcome, and we provide a toilet on-site. Please remember to pack out all your trash, including cigarette butts.
For a glimpse of what to expect, check out a few videos of the campground on our Facebook page, 'hillspringcampground.'
We’re also close to plenty of activities:
Patoka Lake is just 3 miles away, with 8,800 acres of water, 26,000 sq. feet of land, and a variety of outdoor fun—boating, fishing, hiking, and even a winery.
Historic French Lick and West Baden are 16 miles away, offering everything from casinos to a scenic railway, golf courses, a spa, a wildlife park, and the stunning West Baden Springs Hotel, known as the 'Eighth Wonder of the World.'
The city of Jasper is 14 miles away, with a charming riverwalk, museums, parks, and food trucks to explore.
The small town of Dubois is just 4.5 miles away, with local taverns, a gas station, and a True Value store.
At Hill Springs, you can be as close or as far away from the action as you want to be. We’re excited to share this experience with you and welcome your feedback as we start this journey with Hipcamp. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions!
Bryan and Nicole
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$28
/ night
Nighthawk Forest
2. Nighthawk Forest
100%
(16)
41mi from Elnora · 3 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.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$30
/ night
Happy Campers Campground
3. Happy Campers Campground
99%
(191)
43mi from Elnora · 7 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
We look forward to hosting you at Happy Campers Campground! We have
5 full hook up RV sites 50 and 30 amp, free wifi, fishing, swimming and an
1.5 acre pond. Our property also has fire rings and picnic tables available for our campers. We have a dry cabin also available. We have trash bens available.
Seasonal shower house and porta pottys. Please specify RV or tent site when you are booking! Open now.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from
$45
/ night
Shakamak State Park
4. Shakamak State Park
100%
(1)
State park 22mi from Elnora · 207 sites
Discover Shakamak State Park's serene lakes and lush campgrounds.
Toilets
Campfires
Potable water
McCormicks Creek State Park
5. McCormicks Creek State Park
100%
(5)
State park 34mi from Elnora · 233 sites
Welcome to Indiana’s first state park, camping mecca since 1916.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Unplugged Acres
6. Unplugged Acres
100%
(21)
45mi from Elnora · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
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.
Pets
from
$12
/ night
Hoosier National Forest
7. Hoosier National Forest
88%
(13)
National forest 43mi from Elnora · 252 sites
See the wilderness of southern Indiana from the Ohio River to just south of Bloomington.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
Spring Mill State Park
8. Spring Mill State Park
100%
(2)
State park 38mi from Elnora · 224 sites
See how pioneers lived and learn about outer space at this southern Indiana park.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Monroe Lake
9. Monroe Lake
92%
(8)
Park 39mi from Elnora · 312 sites
At Monroe Lake, your trip will be about as deluxe as a state park stay gets. Lounge your days away at the Fourwinds Resort & Marina, where the crisp linens and mini-fridges will spoil you into oblivion. Even if you're looking to rough it a little on the campgrounds, you'll still have access to a vast array of activities. Two different beaches perfect for swimming, boat rentals, and several beautiful hiking trails highlight the natural beauty in the area. Whether you're on the hunt for waterfowl or want to waterski on the gorgeous sparkling waters, your favorite outdoor activity is likely found here. Did we mention there's a Marina called The Pleasure Craft? Just soak that in for a minute. No more information needed.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Patoka Lake
10. Patoka Lake
100%
(1)
State park 42mi from Elnora · 445 sites
Discover plenty to do on the water at Indiana's second-largest lake.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Ferdinand State Forest
11. Ferdinand State Forest
State forest 46mi from Elnora · 57 sites
Discover the natural charm of Ferdinand State Forest and its myriad of outdoor activities.
Campfires
Toilets
Potable water
Brown County State Park
12. Brown County State Park
100%
(21)
State park 49mi from Elnora · 610 sites
Mountains in Indiana? Welcome to the Little Smokies.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Joshua
November 2025
Tent
Group trip
Great hosts with an excellent, secluded spot…totally recommend!
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Corei
November 2025
Tent
Thie site was very cute and had a lot of nice amenities like a picnic table, shelter, fire ring, and an outhouse. The host was very nice. We had a great time.
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Samantha
October 2025
Tent
Group trip
This is our second time staying at their pond spot. We had a wonderful time again and want to make it an annual tradition!
This spot is private but also has modern amenities like the outhouse and coverage for rain.
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sophia
October 2025
Tent
With kids
This was a lovely camping spot! The views are gorgeous. The signage and directions to the site are easy to follow. Hosts were communicative and friendly. We love a secluded campsite and this felt like we were surrounded by nothing but trees and rolling farmland. The site was large with plenty of room for our tent and vehicles. We loved watching the sunset here! 10/10 recommend and would love to visit again!
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Kevin
October 2025
Weekend Trip to Happy Campers Campground
Dwight and Happy Camper is friendly and hospitable. The cabin a clean, quant and quiet getaway with tons of charm. We have been to the cabin a few times and enjoy fishing in the pond and fire pit. If you’re looking for Hoosier corn fields with the sounds of chicken and ducks in the background, check it out. Would recommend. Kevin and Michelle
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Heather
October 2025
With kids
Where to start with this review??
The directions to get there were easy to navigate, and communication with Dwight was super easy.
The location was absolutely beautiful, and serene. The cabin was super comfortable. The site had many amenities that our children loved. The adults favorite was the firepit, the kids loved the access to the boat and the rocking chairs on the porch. Watching the ducks and rooster and making up stories of their antics was a close 2nd.
We were only there for a couple of days but we are excited to come back next year.
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Rob
September 2025
14 ft toy hauler
🤩 wow! This camp offers a quiet location in the middle of Hoosier National Forest. Several easy to use pull through sites. The deck platform is a very nice touch in front of our camper! Plenty of water spigots around.
Hot showers and fire wood onsite. What more could you ask for?
The host was very attentive and checked on us daily.
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Kevin
September 2025
Weekend Trip to Happy Campers Campground
This is such a cool campground! The cabin is perfect, and we loved that there weren't hundreds of other campers. This is small campground that obviously focuses on customer service. Dwight is a top-notch host. I highly recommend the cabin and this campground.
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Tim
September 2025
28 ft travel trailer
With pets
Even though my trip didnt go as planned, as always Bryan and Nicole were awesome and the property is beautiful. Once I get the camper fixed ill definitely be back. This is by far my number one place to camp.
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JimandCathleen
September 2025
16 ft car
Lovely place. Had it to ourselves. Quiet. Bathroom clean. Running water. Great night sky.
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Carlee
September 2025
19 ft campervan
I hesitate to give a great review only because I want to gatekeep this spot so it’s always available when we want it! If gorgeous sky and landscape views, privacy, and a cool dip in the pond is what you’re after, you cannot go wrong with this Hipcamp. We enjoyed going into Huntingburg and Jasper for the day, and then the next day, we enjoyed never leaving. We’d live here if we could. Already planning our next weekend getaway.
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Ben
August 2025
Tent
With kids
Amazing spot for my son’s first camping trip. Great trails and private camp site!
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Shaelyn
August 2025
Tent
Natalie and her husband were very friendly and helpful, campsite was very nice and safe.
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Shauney
August 2025
Tent
This was our second trip to Hill Spring Campground, and once again, the pond site was absolutely perfect. The views are breathtaking, and the pond is such a peaceful spot to relax and fish. We even had the treat of watching a rainstorm roll through, followed by a stunning double rainbow—it was pure magic. This truly is one of our favorite places to camp, and we can’t wait to return again!
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Scott
July 2025
Tent
I tent camped. It was quiet and clean. Easy to find. The property was properly maintained.
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Kayla
July 2025
Tent
Enjoyed our stay at Nighthawk Forest [Site 7] celebrating my nephews 14th Birthday! Clean facilities (portable toilets were particularly maintained), and the availability of amenities such as fire wood was satisfactory. The location offered appealing natural surroundings and the serene sounds of pure nature. Good communication with owner as well as the site manager. FYI the ticks were thick on this site (recommend coming fully prepared with repellent) Would definitely recommend to others. Can’t wait to return to Nighthawk Forest!
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James
June 2025
Weekend Trip to Happy Campers Campground
I absolutely loved camping on Dwight’s land. Dwight and his wife are absolutely amazing people. They were very helpful with everything his wife even offered us life jackets and floaties so that we could go swimming in the pond and on a very hot day it was very helpful. I honestly would live there if I could haha. I would HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND Dwight and Happy Campers as a place for a peaceful getaway,and I definitely will be back very soon
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Taylor
June 2025
Tent
Nice amenities: water spouts, firewood, porta potties, showers
Gorgeous area - feel deep in the woods, nice walking trails
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Isaac
June 2025
Weekend Trip to Happy Campers Campground
Very peaceful and quiet place to get away from the noise and enjoy a nice cabin along with A fire pit and swimming in the pond. the hosts were very helpful and friendly. I would highly recommend this place to anyone who enjoys the countryside.
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Lars
June 2025
Tent
The site was beautiful. Every direction was picturesque. We just so happened to go camping here on a weekend with a heat advisory and the pavilion was a nice source of shade. There were a lot more houseflies than I thought there would be; especially around the pavilion, but the site is in the middle of a farm so it’s not entirely unexpected. I’d definitely come back to camp here in the fall/winter.
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