- Forest Camping
The best forest camping near Evansville
99% (105) • 18 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Evansville
Places of Sanctuary
1. Places of Sanctuary
99%
(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!
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from
$20
/ night
15 Acre Wood on Lake
2. 15 Acre Wood on Lake
95%
(43)
17mi from Evansville · 1 site
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.
Pets
Campfires
Toilets
from
$25
/ night
The Farm-ish Camp & Gather Barn
3. The Farm-ish Camp & Gather Barn
100%
(3)
22mi from Evansville · 23 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Camp and gather at our family owned farm- The Farm-ish Momstead, also known as The Martin Family Farm. Available for primitive camping, day use, or event gathering. Amenities could include the use of the event barn for groups and events, a lake, fishing (bring your own pole and tackle, kayak or SUPs), bonfire pits, a shelter house, and a reliving farm experience if you choose to take part- beef cows, dairy goats (often including milking and goat kids), a mini highland cow, and chickens.
Included in your stay is our resident Safety Manager, our collie Tilly. Please know she has a job to do and her best tool is her voice. You may hear barking as she keeps critters away. Other than that, she’s super friendly, although she may forget her manners at times and jump when excited.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
$25
/ night
John James Audubon State Park
4. John James Audubon State Park
State park 7.4mi from Evansville · 87 sites
Discover John James Audubon State Park's natural beauty and wildlife.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Harmonie State Park
5. Harmonie State Park
State park 23mi from Evansville · 202 sites
Discover Harmonie State Park's scenic trails and historic charm.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Backer Half Hundred Acres
6. Backer Half Hundred Acres
100%
(7)
42mi from Evansville · 1 site
Great piece of secluded land with a cool fire pit and some great walking trails. Chairs and fire tools available. We have 62 acres in total, with a homemade suspension bridge, a tree house, chickens, goats, and a friendly dog. A small spring-fed stream runs right by camp. Plenty of nature to see and enjoy out here.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$80
/ night
Valley View Lodge in Western Kentucky
7. Valley View Lodge in Western Kentucky
44mi from Evansville · 1 site
Come enjoy a cabin stay without roughing it! We are located in the heart of whitetail deer country in Western Kentucky. Featuring a small lake and a front porch complete with a swing, the cabin sits next to woodlands. A gas log fireplace stands ready for those extra cold evenings and the large attached garage is perfect for hunting gear and storage. The property is private yet close to the highway and less than 4 miles from food, fuel, and other essentials. There is ample parking and a fire pit!
The space
Our cabin is located within .5 miles of the Tradewater River boat access where you can launch a canoe or kayak. We are 20 miles from an Amish community where many locally produced farm goods are sold. In addition, Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area is approximately 50 miles away.
Guest access
There is additional open-air storage under the roof on the backside of the building. The garage has 2 doors that open to either side of the building which can create an open-air pavilion for rainy-day activities.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$130
/ night
Beall Woods State Park
8. Beall Woods State Park
State park 30mi from Evansville · 16 sites
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!
Pets
Campfires
Toilets
Lincoln State Park
9. Lincoln State Park
State park 30mi from Evansville · 299 sites
Lincoln State Park: A Tribute to Nature and History.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Pike State Forest
10. Pike State Forest
100%
(1)
State forest 33mi from Evansville · 36 sites
Discover the natural splendor of Pike State Forest.
Toilets
Campfires
Potable water
Ferdinand State Forest
11. Ferdinand State Forest
State forest 46mi from Evansville · 57 sites
Discover the natural charm of Ferdinand State Forest and its myriad of outdoor activities.
Toilets
Campfires
Potable water
Shawnee National Forest
12. Shawnee National Forest
94%
(27)
National forest 56mi from Evansville · 172 sites
Welcome to the wilderness in Illinois’ only national forest.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Cave-In-Rock State Park
13. Cave-In-Rock State Park
State park 49mi from Evansville · 59 sites
Explore a unique cave formation that looks like a giant poked a hole in a rock.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
99% (105) • 18 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Evansville
Places of Sanctuary
1. Places of Sanctuary
99%
(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!
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from
$20
/ night
15 Acre Wood on Lake
2. 15 Acre Wood on Lake
95%
(43)
17mi from Evansville · 1 site
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.
Pets
Campfires
Toilets
from
$25
/ night
The Farm-ish Camp & Gather Barn
3. The Farm-ish Camp & Gather Barn
100%
(3)
22mi from Evansville · 23 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Camp and gather at our family owned farm- The Farm-ish Momstead, also known as The Martin Family Farm. Available for primitive camping, day use, or event gathering. Amenities could include the use of the event barn for groups and events, a lake, fishing (bring your own pole and tackle, kayak or SUPs), bonfire pits, a shelter house, and a reliving farm experience if you choose to take part- beef cows, dairy goats (often including milking and goat kids), a mini highland cow, and chickens.
Included in your stay is our resident Safety Manager, our collie Tilly. Please know she has a job to do and her best tool is her voice. You may hear barking as she keeps critters away. Other than that, she’s super friendly, although she may forget her manners at times and jump when excited.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
$25
/ night
John James Audubon State Park
4. John James Audubon State Park
State park 7.4mi from Evansville · 87 sites
Discover John James Audubon State Park's natural beauty and wildlife.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Harmonie State Park
5. Harmonie State Park
State park 23mi from Evansville · 202 sites
Discover Harmonie State Park's scenic trails and historic charm.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Backer Half Hundred Acres
6. Backer Half Hundred Acres
100%
(7)
42mi from Evansville · 1 site
Great piece of secluded land with a cool fire pit and some great walking trails. Chairs and fire tools available. We have 62 acres in total, with a homemade suspension bridge, a tree house, chickens, goats, and a friendly dog. A small spring-fed stream runs right by camp. Plenty of nature to see and enjoy out here.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$80
/ night
Valley View Lodge in Western Kentucky
7. Valley View Lodge in Western Kentucky
44mi from Evansville · 1 site
Come enjoy a cabin stay without roughing it! We are located in the heart of whitetail deer country in Western Kentucky. Featuring a small lake and a front porch complete with a swing, the cabin sits next to woodlands. A gas log fireplace stands ready for those extra cold evenings and the large attached garage is perfect for hunting gear and storage. The property is private yet close to the highway and less than 4 miles from food, fuel, and other essentials. There is ample parking and a fire pit!
The space
Our cabin is located within .5 miles of the Tradewater River boat access where you can launch a canoe or kayak. We are 20 miles from an Amish community where many locally produced farm goods are sold. In addition, Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area is approximately 50 miles away.
Guest access
There is additional open-air storage under the roof on the backside of the building. The garage has 2 doors that open to either side of the building which can create an open-air pavilion for rainy-day activities.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$130
/ night
Beall Woods State Park
8. Beall Woods State Park
State park 30mi from Evansville · 16 sites
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!
Pets
Campfires
Toilets
Lincoln State Park
9. Lincoln State Park
State park 30mi from Evansville · 299 sites
Lincoln State Park: A Tribute to Nature and History.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Pike State Forest
10. Pike State Forest
100%
(1)
State forest 33mi from Evansville · 36 sites
Discover the natural splendor of Pike State Forest.
Toilets
Campfires
Potable water
Ferdinand State Forest
11. Ferdinand State Forest
State forest 46mi from Evansville · 57 sites
Discover the natural charm of Ferdinand State Forest and its myriad of outdoor activities.
Toilets
Campfires
Potable water
Shawnee National Forest
12. Shawnee National Forest
94%
(27)
National forest 56mi from Evansville · 172 sites
Welcome to the wilderness in Illinois’ only national forest.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Cave-In-Rock State Park
13. Cave-In-Rock State Park
State park 49mi from Evansville · 59 sites
Explore a unique cave formation that looks like a giant poked a hole in a rock.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
Julia
October 2025
17 ft travel trailer
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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Diana
September 2025
20 ft campervan
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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Victoria
August 2025
21 ft travel trailer
With pets
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!
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Jeremy
August 2025
25 ft campervan
Another great stay at Places of Sanctuary. Such a beautiful place and very thankful for the opportunity to experience it for a much needed reset.
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don
August 2025
25 ft Class A
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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Debbie
July 2025
32 ft Class A
Great spot to be close to Evansville! Nice rural atmosphere and quiet.
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Bill & Donna
July 2025
24 ft travel trailer
With kids
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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Amy
July 2025
19 ft Class B
With kids
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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Yaya
June 2025
Tent
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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Desirae
June 2025
19 ft campervan
Excellent stay! Hosts were so communicative and friendly. Directions were awesome. Great spot, we loved the chickens and ducks. Beautiful property. Thank you for having us. Would definitely stay again.
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Michael
May 2025
Tent
Great site next to a frog pond. Very lush and remote feeling. Camped in a tent and got rained on all night, but still had a great stay. Friendly host and a really cool spot!
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Jonathan
May 2025
Tent
Beautiful property, beautiful people. The hosts were responsive and were accommodating. Best bathrooms I've seen at a campground.
Thanks Bill and Robin!
-Jonathan
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Debbie
May 2025
32 ft Class A
We enjoyed our second stay at Places of Sanctuary! We will be back.
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Debbie
April 2025
32 ft Class A
Very quiet, casual location. We have enjoyed our stay & hope to stay again in the future. Location was perfect for us.
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Britney
April 2025
16 ft car
With kids
Great communication. Bath house was clean and very nice. Location felt safe.
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Anthony
March 2025
Tent
Bill and Robin where super nice,loved it definitely coming back. Fresh eggs was a huge plus. Property was super clean and beautiful 🤩
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Connie
February 2025
16 ft car
I thoroughly enjoyed camping at Bill and Robin's. The property is beautiful and peaceful! The bathrooms are clean, shower lovely and hot!
See moreJeremy
February 2025
25 ft campervan
Exactly what I needed—beautiful property with kind hosts. I’m looking forward to returning.
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Tonya
December 2024
22 ft travel trailer
What a lovely property! If it wasn’t so cold when we were there this past week before Christmas, we would have ventured further. We did enjoy watching the ducks and chickens though! Hot shower and restrooms were a luxury I didn’t expect. Definitely book with Place of Refuge!
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