The best campgrounds near Merom, Indiana with swimming

In Merom, you’ll find over 460 campsites where you can swim straight from your tent or cabin. The Wabash River cuts through the area, offering sandy banks and clear water that’s perfect for cooling off after a long hike. Prices start at $15 a night, with the average landing around $28. Campers rave about Happy Campers Campground (109 reviews), but you’ll also find quieter spots at Parker M.’s Land (9 reviews) and Sage Valley (4 reviews). Most campsites let you bring your dog, build a fire, and enjoy basic toilets. When you’re not swimming, watch for herons along the shore or follow a trail into the woods—wildlife-watching and hiking are both local favorites. If you like your camping with a side of riverbank and plenty of ways to cool off, Merom covers all the essentials.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Merom

In Merom, you’ll find over 460 campsites where you can swim straight from your tent or cabin. The Wabash River cuts through the area, offering sandy banks and clear water that’s perfect for cooling off after a long hike. Prices start at $15 a night, with the average landing around $28. Campers rave about Happy Campers Campground (109 reviews), but you’ll also find quieter spots at Parker M.’s Land (9 reviews) and Sage Valley (4 reviews). Most campsites let you bring your dog, build a fire, and enjoy basic toilets. When you’re not swimming, watch for herons along the shore or follow a trail into the woods—wildlife-watching and hiking are both local favorites. If you like your camping with a side of riverbank and plenty of ways to cool off, Merom covers all the essentials.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Merom

1. Happy Campers Campground

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42mi from Merom · 7 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

We look forward to hosting you at Happy Campers Campground! We have 5 full hook up RV sites 50 and 30 amp, free wifi, fishing, swimming and an 1.5 acre pond. Our property also has fire rings and picnic tables available for our campers. We have a dry cabin also available. We have trash bens available. Seasonal shower house and porta pottys. Please specify RV or tent site when you are booking! Open now.

2. Shakamak State Park

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207 sites · Coalmont, Indiana

Discover Shakamak State Park's serene lakes and lush campgrounds.

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3. McCormicks Creek State Park

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233 sites · Spencer, Indiana

Welcome to Indiana’s first state park, camping mecca since 1916.

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Public campgrounds near Merom

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Shakamak Campground

20mi from Merom · 207 sites · Tents, RVs · in Shakamak State Park

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McCormicks Creek Campground

48mi from Merom · 233 sites · Tents, RVs · in McCormicks Creek State Park

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Kevin

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Happy Campers Campground

Dwight and Happy Camper is friendly and hospitable. The cabin a clean, quant and quiet getaway with tons of charm. We have been to the cabin a few times and enjoy fishing in the pond and fire pit. If you’re looking for Hoosier corn fields with the sounds of chicken and ducks in the background, check it out. Would recommend. Kevin and Michelle

Heather

October 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Happy Campers Campground

Where to start with this review?? The directions to get there were easy to navigate, and communication with Dwight was super easy. The location was absolutely beautiful, and serene. The cabin was super comfortable. The site had many amenities that our children loved. The adults favorite was the firepit, the kids loved the access to the boat and the rocking chairs on the porch. Watching the ducks and rooster and making up stories of their antics was a close 2nd. We were only there for a couple of days but we are excited to come back next year.

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Kevin

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Happy Campers Campground

This is such a cool campground! The cabin is perfect, and we loved that there weren't hundreds of other campers. This is small campground that obviously focuses on customer service. Dwight is a top-notch host. I highly recommend the cabin and this campground.

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James

June 2025

Weekend Trip to Happy Campers Campground

I absolutely loved camping on Dwight’s land. Dwight and his wife are absolutely amazing people. They were very helpful with everything his wife even offered us life jackets and floaties so that we could go swimming in the pond and on a very hot day it was very helpful. I honestly would live there if I could haha. I would HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND Dwight and Happy Campers as a place for a peaceful getaway,and I definitely will be back very soon

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Isaac

June 2025

Weekend Trip to Happy Campers Campground

Very peaceful and quiet place to get away from the noise and enjoy a nice cabin along with A fire pit and swimming in the pond. the hosts were very helpful and friendly. I would highly recommend this place to anyone who enjoys the countryside.

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jerika

March 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Happy Campers Campground

my family & i loved Dwight's place! we booked the day of & were greeted when we arrived to the cabin on the property. cabin was very clean & oh so cozy w. a beautiful view of the pond on site. my son did some pretty good fishing, room to walk the dog around & probably the cleanest outhouse i've been in to date! thanks so much for having us.. can't wait to come back!