The best campgrounds near Evansville, Indiana with fishing

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to resource for camping in the United States! If you're a fishing enthusiast looking for a camping adventure near Evansville, Indiana, you're in luck. We have over 800 options available in the area that cater to your fishing preference. With campsites starting as low as $10 per night and an average price of $25 per night, you're sure to find the perfect spot. Check out our top-rated campsites like Dragonfly Ranch Camping with Horses (70 reviews), MoonLight Grove Farm (67 reviews), and Blue River Retreat (56 reviews) for an unforgettable experience. Popular amenities such as potable water, showers, and trash facilities are available, and you can also indulge in activities like climbing, biking, and wind sports. Start planning your fishing getaway today!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Evansville

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to resource for camping in the United States! If you're a fishing enthusiast looking for a camping adventure near Evansville, Indiana, you're in luck. We have over 800 options available in the area that cater to your fishing preference. With campsites starting as low as $10 per night and an average price of $25 per night, you're sure to find the perfect spot. Check out our top-rated campsites like Dragonfly Ranch Camping with Horses (70 reviews), MoonLight Grove Farm (67 reviews), and Blue River Retreat (56 reviews) for an unforgettable experience. Popular amenities such as potable water, showers, and trash facilities are available, and you can also indulge in activities like climbing, biking, and wind sports. Start planning your fishing getaway today!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Evansville

1. Places of Sanctuary

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(71)

9.7mi from Evansville · 7 sites · Tents, RVs

Places of Sanctuary has 30 Acres of woods which include several dedicated hiking trails with beautiful clearings and benches for resting and reflecting along the way. You're welcome to fish in the pond that has plenty of shade and sun, or sit around the bonfire site where we have benches provided and roast marshmallows. With two easy-access large tree houses, bench swings and a big picnic shelter, there's lots of room to relax and enjoy the peace and quiet. You might encounter wildlife like: deer, mink, or geese, but you're sure to see our chickens and ducks running around and hear our rooster crow in the morning. Depending on the time and season, we offer several hands on experiences with berry picking, chicken tending, food processing, gardening, and general light land maintenance like checking the trails for down limbs and trash. With gorgeous views and the convenience of being just 10 minutes from University Southern Indiana or 15 minutes from restaurants and stores, we welcome you to camp with us. If you are interested in staying longer than 3 nights or your RV/camper is longer than 36 feet long, please message us to see if we can accommodate your visit. Usually we can!

2. Unplugged Acres

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48mi from Evansville · 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.

3. Lake View camping

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48mi from Evansville · 20 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

30 years ago this was a pay lake it has been shut down for years. I got it a few years ago for a family getaway. So there is some really nice fish in the lakes. We have a outside kitchen with a gas grill, gas griddle and sink.we also have a sink for your use. There is also a toilet with a flushing toilet.

4. John James Audubon State Park

87 sites · Henderson, Kentucky

Discover John James Audubon State Park's natural beauty and wildlife.

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Electrical hookup

Toilets

5. Harmonie State Park

202 sites · New Harmony, Indiana

Discover Harmonie State Park's scenic trails and historic charm.

Pets

Toilets

Campfires

6. 15 Acre Wood on Lake

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17mi from Evansville · 3 sites · Tents

300 feet behind our house is a fire pit, then 15 acres of wood. around an acre lake. We have a boat and you can swim. There's an out house (and use of the woods is ok too) .There is plenty of wood and plenty of forest fun. No motorized Vehicles allowed. No weapons. No hunting. We want to share our land with other lovers of the woods, plants and animals. Like good "scouts", we expect our campers to leave the site the way they find it, tidy . We have recycle and trash containers. There is a drinking water source at the house. Responsible use of alcohol is accepted but drugs or anything that impairs physical safety, is prohibited.

7. Old Barn inside an Industrial Park

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8.7mi from Evansville · 3 sites · Tents, RVs

Learn more about this land: Our spot is not far off 64 and close to 69. It's a late 1800's farmhouse with an antique barn situated in the middle of an industrial park, so it is loud during the day. Since we've added a gravel parking lot for barn concerts, there are just a few camping spots. Vehicles are welcome. We usually have a portajohn. You can sit around a fire on our property and look at the stars by night (when there's not a fire ban). The Blue Grass Fish and Wildlife Area is a just a bit up the road. You could ride your bikes there, kayak, canoe, fish, etc.

8. Beall Woods State Park

16 sites · Keensburg, Illinois

Unbelievably tall trees, winding trails, and an abundance of history is what you’ll find at Beall Woods. The last untouched timber east of the Mississippi is found here, so prepare to gawk at the over 100 ft trees. When you are finally able to pull yourself away from trees, enjoy a picnic, fish for a bit, or hike the trails. The visitor’s center is the perfect starting point: make sure to check out the educational programs they offer to give your brain an exercise!

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Campfires

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9. Lincoln State Park

299 sites · Gentryville, Indiana

Lincoln State Park: A Tribute to Nature and History.

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Toilets

Campfires

10. Pike State Forest

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36 sites · Winslow, Indiana

Discover the natural splendor of Pike State Forest.

Toilets

Campfires

Potable water

11. Ferdinand State Forest

57 sites · Birdseye, Indiana

Discover the natural charm of Ferdinand State Forest and its myriad of outdoor activities.

Campfires

Toilets

Potable water

12. Shawnee National Forest

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172 sites · Elizabethtown, Illinois

Welcome to the wilderness in Illinois’ only national forest.

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Electrical hookup

Toilets

13. Cave-In-Rock State Park

59 sites · Cave In Rock, Illinois

Explore a unique cave formation that looks like a giant poked a hole in a rock.

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Electrical hookup

Toilets

Public campgrounds near Evansville

John James Audubon Campground

7.6mi from Evansville · 87 sites · Tents, RVs · in John James Audubon State Park

Harmonie State Campground

23mi from Evansville · 202 sites · Tents, RVs · in Harmonie State Park

Beall Woods Campground

30mi from Evansville · 16 sites · in Beall Woods State Park

Lincoln State Campground

30mi from Evansville · 299 sites · Tents, RVs · in Lincoln State Park

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Pike Campground

33mi from Evansville · 36 sites · Tents, RVs · in Pike State Forest

Ferdinand Campground

46mi from Evansville · 57 sites · in Ferdinand State Forest

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Pounds Hollow Campground

48mi from Evansville · 35 sites · Tents, RVs · in Shawnee National Forest

Camp Cadiz Campground

48mi from Evansville · 11 sites · Tents, RVs · in Shawnee National Forest

Cave-In-Rock Campground

49mi from Evansville · 59 sites · Tents, RVs · in Cave-In-Rock State Park

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

Julia

October 2025

17 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Places of Sanctuary

Beautiful property with loads of trails to walk the dogs. Farm fresh eggs were delicious for breakfast. Super-clean bathrooms. Hookups!

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Harley

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Lake View camping

The campsite had running water and a small bathroom with hot water to wash your hands. 3 areas to fish. 2 kayaks available to use. Bathroom was kept nice and clean. It was just us on the tent camping side over the weekend. We caught a good amount of bluegill and catfish. William was very friendly and greeted us upon arrival and gave us a run down of what to expect. Fishing rules are in the bathroom as well. Everything was great overall. My kids had a blast.

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Ziv

October 2025

Tent

With pets

1 night at Lake View camping

Beautiful site! Great set up, highly recommended !

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Diana

September 2025

20 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Places of Sanctuary

We had a wonderful overnight stay at Bill’s HipCamp! He was extremely accommodating and the property is fabulous with lots of walking trails. The bathroom was spotless and very new in one of his buildings. Nothing but rave reviews for this HipCamp!

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Brandon

September 2025

22 ft travel trailer

With kids

2 nights at Lake View camping

Get-a-way. Quiet and dark. Calm and peaceful. Kind hosts greet you and then leave you to yourself. This site offers no frills but everything you need. From a common area with propane, grills, and some snackage, to included kayaks and a canoe. Quiet country roads—the kind that could take you home to the place you belong—allow walking and cycling and are never too far from a grocery or small town restaurant. WiFi does not exist here and that is okay (I promise). You will get a few bars for texting and some minor streaming. Radio and digital TV signals from Evansville (IN) and Louisville (KY) allow for some connection if you want it. Otherwise, wake up, have a coffee, stare at the pond, read, check and then ignore your email, take a nap, write a little, catch some sunfish or small bass or crappie, throw them back, buy things from Amish roadside stands (especially bake sales), go to the Dollar Store for groceries 10mins away. Wanna go a bit further? Go hiking or fishing or boating 30min away at Rough River State Park, drive 30ish mins to Owensboro for Barbecue the Bluegrass Hall of Fame and Green River Distillery, visit Holiday World Theme park an hour away for a couple of the country’s best rollercoasters and a giant waterpark with free sodas and free sunscreen, or drive 90 mins to Mammoth Cave National Park. Regardless, don’t go here or tell anyone about it because I don’t want it to get busy…

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Shannon

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Lake View camping

A beautiful and clean location. Host was very accommodating and helpful as were the full timers that are there. We will definitely be back

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Victoria

August 2025

21 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Places of Sanctuary

The place was beautiful, They meet you when you get there and ask if you need anything. Very helpful and polite. Don’t forget to buy some eggs because they are some of the best eggs I’ve had. My family enjoyed it very much. Thank you again!

The huge pine trees provide ample shade for tent and RV campers.

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Shaelyn

August 2025

Tent

1 night at Unplugged Acres

Natalie and her husband were very friendly and helpful, campsite was very nice and safe.

Edward

August 2025

30 ft campervan

With pets

4 nights at Lake View camping

We loved this spot. 3 lakes/ponds to fish or kayak in. Felt very secluded. Large property to let our dogs run. William was a great host who answered any questions we had. Would highly recommend this spot, we would love to come back and spend a while here.

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Amy Jo

August 2025

31 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Lake View camping

Very Clean Cozy Quiet set up, absolutely no bugs, would love to know that secret! Great little potty room! Thank you for sharing with us!!!

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don

August 2025

25 ft Class A

Weekend Trip to Places of Sanctuary

Bill and Robins land is the perfect Hipcamp! Great host, beautiful flat site with electric and water, set in a peaceful, shaded setting. The restrooms are immaculate. I recommend this host to anyone and look forward to returning in the future. Fantastic!!!!

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Michael

July 2025

Tent

3 nights at Lake View camping

The owner Bill is incredibly nice and accommodating. We loved being able to walk a few feet from our site and fish to our hearts content.

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Debbie

July 2025

32 ft Class A

11 nights at Places of Sanctuary

Great spot to be close to Evansville! Nice rural atmosphere and quiet.

Bill & Donna

July 2025

24 ft travel trailer

With kids

4 nights at Places of Sanctuary

We had a wonderful time. The trails, the property, even the chickens and ducks made for a memorable stay. We will return.

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Craig

July 2025

20 ft campervan

1 night at Lake View camping

Very cool place. There is a stocked lake and pond for fishing. Kayaks to float around the lake on, as well as a bathroom. Bill the host is very nice and proud of his place. I highly recommend staying here.

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Amy

July 2025

19 ft Class B

With kids

1 night at Places of Sanctuary

We loved camping at Bill & Robin’s land. The drive in was a little windy and it took us away from the hustle & bustle. The sites are all next to each other but spaced enough for privacy and they were perfectly flat! We loved the land. It was on a farm with chickens, a turkey, and ducks! We fished on a pond before taking showers in their sparkling clean restrooms. Although they had fill hookups but it’s nice when you don’t have to use your own when traveling in a class B. We had a great time and recommend for a night or two.

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Al

July 2025

16 ft Class B

1 night at Old Barn inside an Industrial Park

I had a lovely time camping at the barn. The hosts were incredibly kind and hospitable!

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Doug

July 2025

21 ft travel trailer

3 nights at Lake View camping

What a piece of heaven!! Loved our stay and caught alot of fish for it being so hot!! Book your stay before this place gets found and you cant get in. Thanks Bill for sharing your lake with us!!

Yaya

June 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to 15 Acre Wood on Lake

The hosts were very nice and answered all of our questions including greeting us when we got there. The property was very pretty with a lot of woods. We swam in the water it was nice, it wasn’t dirty but a little swampy so maybe not for everyone- but we had fun. The place where we put our tent (and the water) is relatively close to their house. This was no problem for us as we weren’t bothered by them(not that we would have been, again hosts were very pleasant) but might not be ideal for someone looking to camp completely away from others. Really cool town not far from camp site.

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Calvin

June 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Unplugged Acres

Camping in the woods at the second site was nice 👍 and secluded.