The best river, stream, or creek campgrounds near Evansville, Indiana

Looking for a camping experience near Evansville, Indiana, with a river to explore? Look no further than Happy Hollow Homestead! With over 499 options available in the area, you're sure to find the perfect campsite that fits your preferences. Whether you're into fishing, hiking, or snow sports, there's something for everyone. Plus, popular campsites like The Art Farm Women's Retreat and Dragonfly Ranch camping with horses offer top-notch amenities like trash disposal, toilets, and showers. Prices start as low as $12 per night, with an average price of $30. Get ready to enjoy the great outdoors and make memories that will last a lifetime!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking for a camping experience near Evansville, Indiana, with a river to explore? Look no further than Happy Hollow Homestead! With over 499 options available in the area, you're sure to find the perfect campsite that fits your preferences. Whether you're into fishing, hiking, or snow sports, there's something for everyone. Plus, popular campsites like The Art Farm Women's Retreat and Dragonfly Ranch camping with horses offer top-notch amenities like trash disposal, toilets, and showers. Prices start as low as $12 per night, with an average price of $30. Get ready to enjoy the great outdoors and make memories that will last a lifetime!

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Hohl Farms

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36mi from Evansville · 1 site · Tent, RV · Dale, IN

Row crop and livestock farm located in the hills of southern Indiana. The farm is 5 minutes from Interstate 64. 30 amp and 50 amp hookups available. Pasture pork and Angus cattle are next to the campsite. Located on a rural country road by crop fields, woods and pasture. Large accommodations are available as the crops are harvested and fields are barren.

2. Backer Half Hundred Acres

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42mi from Evansville · 5 sites · Lodging · Saint Meinrad, IN

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.

3. John James Audubon State Park

87 sites · Henderson, Kentucky

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

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Toilets

4. 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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5. Pike State Forest

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36 sites · Winslow, Indiana

Discover the natural splendor of Pike State Forest.

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Toilets

Campfires

6. Shawnee National Forest

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172 sites · Elizabethtown, Illinois

Welcome to the wilderness in Illinois’ only national forest.

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7. 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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Public campgrounds near Evansville

John James Audubon Campground

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

Beall Woods Campground

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

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Pike Campground

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

Stories from the community

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James

October 2025

Tent

1 night at Hohl Farms

Great guy. Easy place to set up for a night. Beautiful land.

Jeremy

September 2025

31 ft Class C

1 night at Hohl Farms

Great private, quiet overnight stop, was exactly what we needed.

Samantha

August 2025

40 ft pop-up camper

With pets

1 night at Hohl Farms

A nice private spot to escape for the night. Great hard packed pad equipped with power. A freezer full of delicious bacon, sausage, smoked ham, and loin for purchase right at the site. Alex and his 9 year old son greeted us upon arrival. Awesome people! Very accommodating and allowed our 3 dogs! We had a great stay!

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Vicki

May 2025

32 ft Class C

Weekend Trip to Hohl Farms

I loved this property! It is so peaceful here and the owners are friendly. Highly recommend!