The best ranch campgrounds near Heritage Lake, Indiana

Heritage Lake pulls in campers looking for ranch stays, with over 30 spots set against open fields, wooded trails, and big Indiana skies. Prices start at $30 a night, with most sites around $41—easy on the wallet for a weekend of fishing, wildlife-watching, or hiking right from your tent or trailer. Camps here tend to welcome pets and allow campfires, and you’ll find toilets at most sites. Check out top picks like Shalamar Farm (81 reviews), Life Sanctuaries (34 reviews), and The Timbercrest Ranch (17 reviews) for real ranch atmosphere—expect horses in the distance, quiet mornings, and plenty of room to roam.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Heritage Lake

Heritage Lake pulls in campers looking for ranch stays, with over 30 spots set against open fields, wooded trails, and big Indiana skies. Prices start at $30 a night, with most sites around $41—easy on the wallet for a weekend of fishing, wildlife-watching, or hiking right from your tent or trailer. Camps here tend to welcome pets and allow campfires, and you’ll find toilets at most sites. Check out top picks like Shalamar Farm (81 reviews), Life Sanctuaries (34 reviews), and The Timbercrest Ranch (17 reviews) for real ranch atmosphere—expect horses in the distance, quiet mornings, and plenty of room to roam.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Heritage Lake

1. The Timbercrest Ranch

98%

(25)

43mi from Heritage Lake · 3 sites · Tents, RVs

The land consists of: 100 acres of forest, pastures, four ponds, orchards, hoop house, pavilion area with grill, 150-year-old tobacco barn, gardens, chickens, guineas, turkeys, quail, bees, kune kune pigs and wagyu cattle, stocked pond on absolutely gorgeous rolling hills. The land will take your breathe away. Learn more about this land: Several trails with lots of opportunities to see nature, particularly wild turkey's and deer and the local bison farm.

2. Shalamar Farm

100%

(126)

22mi from Heritage Lake · 3 sites · RVs

BEST IN STATE 2025, hosted over 240 rigs since 2020! Private home with 13 acres built in 2018 with maintained lawn, shade trees, quiet and peaceful setting. Accept long term renters and traveling professionals. Eleven miles to LP1 (North Eli Lilly site) and 4 miles to Leap (Foundry). Welcome to Shalamar Farm, our second time around! SHADE TREE: full hook ups, pull thru, rig must be less than 30 feet. NORTH: full hook ups, back in, rig must be less than 35'. SOUTH: full hook ups, back in, rig must be less than 45'. BOOKED UNTIL 8-2027 HOSPITALS: Lebanon 7 miles, Crawfordsville 19 miles, Zionsville 20 miles, Westfield 25 miles, Indianapolis (86th Street area) 26 miles, Carmel 31 miles. Do not feed our friendly pets, George our 20 yo horse and Lowell our 7 yo cat. Eastern time zone.

3. Howling Moon Homestead

100%

(5)

37mi from Heritage Lake · 3 sites · Tents, RVs

We are a small farm using regenerative practices and permaculture ethics. We are still early on in our journey of working with the land. Our land has been part of our family's homestead for close to one hundred years. Enjoy walks around the farm where you'll find many places to relax, meditate or simply enjoy the views. Guided tours can be arranged and you can explore the gardens, orchard, different methods of raising chickens. We're always building and trying new things to optimize our property and care for the land. There are many great restaurants only 20 minutes away including Mexican, Thai, a brew pub, a winery and a great coffee shop.

4. Leanin' Post Farm

94%

(8)

22mi from Heritage Lake · 5 sites · Tents, RVs

Farm located in the countryside in Martinsville, Indiana. Dining and shopping are in close proximity. A fire pit is available for use, along with water hydrants and a port-a-let. Pool will be open and crystal clean upon arrival!

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Stacy

October 2025

4 nights at Leanin' Post Farm

Donna and her family are amazing hosts. They allowed our girls to help feed the animals and even gave us some fresh eggs that we used for breakfast! We loved the farm atmosphere and even appreciated the rooster helping wake us to get our day going! We had such a fun weekend!

charmaine

September 2025

29 ft travel trailer

With pets

9 nights at Shalamar Farm

It's great place to relax and enjoy being with the ones you love ! Lowell the orange cat is the best! The host are very welcoming too 😁

Walking the path to the barn/babatjeoo (can’t see it from the campsite)

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Megan

September 2025

20 ft travel trailer

With kids

Weekend Trip to The Timbercrest Ranch

Great camping spot! Hosts were very responsive and helpful. Spot is beautiful and private! We stayed by the pavilion & pond. The property is big so I imagine even if others are there, there would still be plenty of privacy. The bathroom (on the back side of the barn) was nice to have - 3 min walk. Kids fished & caught/released a bunch, hung the hammocks, made dinner/breakfast using the grate over the fire. Would love to come back again!

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John

September 2025

26 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to The Timbercrest Ranch

Very nice property, very private & great hosts. will be back!

Sandy

September 2025

26 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Shalamar Farm

We loved camping at Steve and Linda’s farm! It was so peaceful and quiet. They were truly wonderful hosts and we loved meeting the 4 legged hosts too—Lowell (kitty) and George (horse)! Close to restaurants and we loved walking and biking the BIG 4 trail! Perfect escape from hustle and bustle!

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Nicholas

July 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to The Timbercrest Ranch

It was a lovely spot, that was secluded and nice trails. And our host was very nice and willing to answer any questions. I highly recommend staying.

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Chuck

June 2025

42 ft fifth wheel

With pets

7 nights at Shalamar Farm

The place is very clean and they are very welcoming

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Kelly

June 2025

21 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to The Timbercrest Ranch

Gorgeous property and very helpful hosts! Lent us an extension cord and hose since this was our first time out. Even brought us eggs from their chickens! Great time!

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Rebekah

May 2025

28 ft fifth wheel

Weekend Trip to Leanin' Post Farm

Donna and her family are very quiet and super kind. She was willing to help us setup and made sure we got parked safely and made sure we knew how to hookup everything. Very pleasant stay for us. We really enjoyed hearing all the farm animals in their environment. We definitely would stay here again!

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Scott

March 2025

20 ft travel trailer

With pets

2 nights at The Timbercrest Ranch

Very nice, private land with a beautiful pond and amazing view of the sunset. It's a secluded site and the owners were very accommodating. I would definitely return if I'm in the area again. I would say that maybe if you have a land yacht this might not be the spot for you. Smaller travel trailers will do best in this area.