The best campgrounds near Evansville, Indiana with wildlife watching

Looking to get up close and personal with nature near Evansville, Indiana? Hipcamp has over 650 options for you to choose from with an emphasis on wildlife watching. Whether you prefer tent camping, RV camping, or cabin rentals, you'll find the perfect accommodation to suit your needs. Prices start as low as $7 per night, so you can enjoy the great outdoors without breaking the bank. Check out top campsites like Happy Hollow Homestead (441 reviews), The Art Farm Women's Retreat (73 reviews), and Dragonfly Ranch camping with horses (70 reviews) for a truly memorable experience. Campfires, trash disposal, and pet-friendly options are popular amenities, while hiking, horseback riding, and wind sports are the activities to try during your stay.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking to get up close and personal with nature near Evansville, Indiana? Hipcamp has over 650 options for you to choose from with an emphasis on wildlife watching. Whether you prefer tent camping, RV camping, or cabin rentals, you'll find the perfect accommodation to suit your needs. Prices start as low as $7 per night, so you can enjoy the great outdoors without breaking the bank. Check out top campsites like Happy Hollow Homestead (441 reviews), The Art Farm Women's Retreat (73 reviews), and Dragonfly Ranch camping with horses (70 reviews) for a truly memorable experience. Campfires, trash disposal, and pet-friendly options are popular amenities, while hiking, horseback riding, and wind sports are the activities to try during your stay.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Places of Sanctuary

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9.7mi from Evansville · 7 sites · Tents, RVs · Parkers Settlement, IN

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. Lake View camping

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48mi from Evansville · 20 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Reynolds Station, KY

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.

3. 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.

4. Unplugged Acres

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48mi from Evansville · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Birdseye, IN

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.

5. 15 Acre Wood on Lake

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17mi from Evansville · 3 sites · Tents · Mt. Vernon, IN

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.

Public campgrounds near Evansville

John James Audubon Campground

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

Stories from the 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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James

October 2025

Tent

1 night at Hohl Farms

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

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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!

Jeremy

September 2025

31 ft Class C

1 night at Hohl Farms

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

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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!

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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!!!

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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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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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!!