The best campgrounds near New Albany, Indiana with horseback riding

Looking for a camping adventure near New Albany, Indiana? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 650 options to choose from, you're sure to find the perfect campsite that suits your accommodation preference and activity/terrain preference. Whether you're into cozy cabins, spacious RV sites, or simply pitching a tent, Hipcamp has got you covered. Explore top campsites like Hones Pointe (352 reviews), Todd's Place (87 reviews), and Kinner Kampground (86 reviews), all with great amenities like pet-friendly spaces, showers, and potable water. And if you're into snow sports, wildlife watching, or fishing, you'll be in camping heaven. Prices start as low as $7 per night, with an average price of $40 per night. So what are you waiting for? Get ready for a memorable camping experience with Hipcamp!

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Top-rated campgrounds near New Albany

Looking for a camping adventure near New Albany, Indiana? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 650 options to choose from, you're sure to find the perfect campsite that suits your accommodation preference and activity/terrain preference. Whether you're into cozy cabins, spacious RV sites, or simply pitching a tent, Hipcamp has got you covered. Explore top campsites like Hones Pointe (352 reviews), Todd's Place (87 reviews), and Kinner Kampground (86 reviews), all with great amenities like pet-friendly spaces, showers, and potable water. And if you're into snow sports, wildlife watching, or fishing, you'll be in camping heaven. Prices start as low as $7 per night, with an average price of $40 per night. So what are you waiting for? Get ready for a memorable camping experience with Hipcamp!

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Top-rated campgrounds near New Albany

1. Lost On Purpose

98%

(24)

42mi from New Albany · 6 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

Secluded 2br 1 bath private and quiet, not a neighbor in sight! We have hiking, biking and horse trails galore. Fishing in the pond is permitted with a barbless hook and catch n release! Rock hounders welcome to explore the creek beds, and bring your disc golf or archery bows- we have that too! You will never want to leave!

2. Unplugged Acres

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(21)

49mi from New Albany · 2 sites · Tents, RVs

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.

3. Camp Escape

95%

(122)

17mi from New Albany · 6 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

Rustic Camping Near Jefferson County Forestry & Tom Wallace Park Welcome to our 5-acre corner lot, a unique mix of rural charm and city convenience. This primitive campsite is perfect for those looking to disconnect and experience nature while still being close to modern amenities. What to Expect: 🌿 Scenic & Secluded – Our property borders Jefferson County Forestry, with an entrance just 1 mile away, offering miles of trails and outdoor adventures. We’re also near Tom Wallace Park, a great spot for hiking and fishing. 🔥 True Off-Grid Camping – This is a bring-your-own-gear site. No water, electricity, or showers—just you, your supplies, and the great outdoors. A fire pit is provided, and there’s a shared porta potty for convenience. 🚜 A Working Farm Community – Expect to see and hear a mix of country and city life. You may hear wildlife, passing trains, tractors, gunfire from Knob Creek Range, and nearby neighbors working their land. It’s all part of the experience of staying in an authentic rural setting. 🏡 Tiny Home Retreat – Escape to your cozy tiny home retreat nestled on 15 private acres just outside Louisville. This 200 sq ft camper-to-tiny home conversion blends rustic charm with modern convenience. Perfect for adventure seekers and nature lovers, this cozy space offers a peaceful and unique retreat. 🏙️ Convenient Location – Though it feels like a getaway, we’re just 5 minutes from Kroger, Walmart, and a variety of restaurants. Downtown Louisville is a 30-minute drive, and we’re 15 minutes from Fort Knox. If you’re looking for an authentic, off-grid camping adventure close to both nature and the city, this is the spot for you! 🌲🏕️

4. Deam Lake State Recreation Area

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(3)

215 sites · Borden, Indiana

Find your lake life vibes in southern Indiana.

Pets

Electrical hookup

Toilets

5. O'Bannon Woods State Park

75%

(3)

291 sites · Leavenworth, Indiana

Discover O'Bannon Woods State Park and its lush landscapes, historic sites, and outdoor adventures.

Pets

Toilets

Campfires

6. Fire pit creek side

98%

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38mi from New Albany · 3 sites · Tents, RVs

Learn more about this land: A quaint creek side retreat with a fire pit! Enjoy views and sounds of the creek from your campsite. Expect to see families of turkeys, deer, turtles, many beautiful birds and more! Chill out or walk along the creek Along our driveway as we work to grow our organic farm homestead. ** please note we have a few site options for camping which we are happy to tell you more about! Large RVs and campers are welcome but will likely want to stay in the area before our bridge (we are happy to send pictures). Long campers and RVs that are low to the ground may scrape / bottom out going across the bridge. WARNING: The driveway leading to the campsite is a long, steep, gravel driveway with a concrete bridge at the bottom. The bridge also has fairly steep embankments on both sides (entering and exiting) with a turn heading into the site. A 4WD vehicle will be necessary for anyone pulling an RV as we have had at least one guest get stuck halfway up the hill when exiting with a two-wheeled truck with a V8 engine pulling a small RV. In addition, you will likely need a brake-control system installed for coming down the hill. Front-wheel drive vehicles with high clearance should be satisfactory to cross the bridge and exit the steep hill as long as you are not pulling an RV. Please don't hesitate to reach out with specific questions! We operate on a first come first serve basis and promise to get back to you asap!

7. Cedar Fire farm: Kamp kessa

45mi from New Albany · 1 site · Lodging

Cabin in the woods with bathhouse less than 100 steps away. 3 queen beds. 2 sets of bunk beds. Comfy but rustic. The cabin has a private fire pit and picnic table. There is another cabin about 50 yards away. The land has a creek on one side, lovely trails and a pond. Farm has chickens, horses , and a potbelly pig as well as friendly dogs to play with.

8. Old Camp At Bear Hollow

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40mi from New Albany · 1 site · RV

This electric campsite is near Hoosier National Forest. This area was established as hunting grounds by our family over 30 years ago and still is to this day. Create your own family tradition in this campsite that is ready for two campers on a total of 160ft gravel space. There is both 30 and 50 AMP electric, however no water or sewer hookup. You must provide your own water. There is a dump station 5 miles from the campsite at Tipsaw Recreation Area. This area is great for hunting, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding and ATV riding....or just relaxing and taking in nature in this beautiful and peaceful area. *30 & 50 AMP Electric *Shade trees *Picnic table *Firepit & Firewood *NO water hookup *NO sewer hookup

9. Jackson-Washington State Forest

48 sites · Little York, Indiana

Discover the rugged beauty of Jackson-Washington State Forest.

Campfires

Toilets

Picnic table

10. Taylorsville Lake State Park

83%

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70 sites · Taylorsville, Kentucky

Discover Taylorsville Lake State Park's natural splendor.

Pets

Electrical hookup

Toilets

11. Hoosier National Forest

88%

(13)

252 sites · Paoli, Indiana

See the wilderness of southern Indiana from the Ohio River to just south of Bloomington.

Toilets

Campfires

Showers

Public campgrounds near New Albany

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Deam Lake State Recreation Area

11mi from New Albany · 215 sites · Tents, RVs · in Deam Lake State Recreation Area

75%

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O'Bannon Woods Campground

25mi from New Albany · 291 sites · Tents, RVs · in O'Bannon Woods State Park

Jackson-Washington Campground

30mi from New Albany · 48 sites · in Jackson-Washington State Forest

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Taylorsville Lake Campground

36mi from New Albany · 70 sites · Tents, RVs · in Taylorsville Lake State Park

Springs Valley Recreation Area

42mi from New Albany · 6 sites · Tents, RVs · in Hoosier National Forest

All of the sites looked this good at least. Level and easy to back into.

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Indian Celina Lake Campground

43mi from New Albany · 23 sites · Tents, RVs · in Hoosier National Forest

Tipsaw Lake Campground

45mi from New Albany · 22 sites · Tents, RVs · in Hoosier National Forest

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Owen

3 weeks ago

32 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Old Camp At Bear Hollow

Nice campsite. Provider was quick to respond and accommodating. Would definitely stay there again.

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Kaden

November 2025

Group trip

7 nights at Cedar Fire farm: Kamp kessa

We used this spot as a home base for our yearly hunting trip. It was perfect for what we needed. Everyone on the farm was friendly and welcoming! You’ll get to know the horses and cats as they wander around the farm and sometimes come up to you to say hello. The cabin was a great common area and place to wind down after a long day of being out in the woods.

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Leslie

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Lost On Purpose

Beautiful & peaceful with very nice bathrooms & shower.

Aerial view of campsite number three at the very back of 5 acre field. The property borders Jefferson County Memorial Forest city park directly behind

C

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Camp Escape

Very peaceful, comfortable and clean! Would definitely go again.!

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Morgan

October 2025

16 ft travel trailer

With kids

Weekend Trip to Fire pit creek side

What a great spot. Very private and a perfect place to camp. The site is sat between 2 creeks and our young boys (2 and 4) absolutely loved exploring every bit of it. The hosts were very nice and provided firewood! Will definitely be coming back.

Clara

October 2025

Tent

1 night at Camp Escape

Super cute and private stay. We had a great time.

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Scott

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Lost On Purpose

Absolutely peaceful. The woods and the fields reminded me of where I grew up, sadly my youth and that land is gone. Would highly recommend staying here

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Savanna

October 2025

Tent

1 night at Camp Escape

Great open space with a cute little creek right by the site! Loved it!

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John

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Camp Escape

A hidden gem! I woke up to a herd of deer(7) and humming birds drinking dew. Crazy that you're 15-20 minutes away from downtown Louisville and camping underneath the stars. Perfectly located to most tourist areas of the region, you're 30 minutes away from the beginning of the Bourbon Trail, 20 minutes to Churchill Downs. Sites are very roomy and away from the next site. Although the sites are primitive there are portalets and a hand washing station as well as firewood available anytime using payment apps. Walmart and groceries within 10 minutes. Highly recommend if you want some nature and convenience of being close to everything!

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Sunshinedays!

September 2025

Tent

1 night at Fire pit creek side

We arrived at sunset, it was a beautiful drive and the site was really nice. The driveway was a little rough as explained in the summary, but we drove slow and were able to navigate it pretty easily in our kia soul. There was a nice firepit and large logs to burn; and the stars out there were amazing! It's a little far out, but there is a dollar general close by and a walmart only abt 15min away near an interstate. Would stay here again!

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Thomas

September 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Lost On Purpose

Great spot and great host! The fishing lake produced 3 catfish, just make sure to bring barbless hooks. The kids enjoyed it.

Aerial view of campsite number two with mowed grass entrance. This site is the closest to the bathroom and creek entrance.

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Alaina

September 2025

Tent

1 night at Camp Escape

this was an easy to access, beautiful piece of land!! I really appreciated their communication and clarity from the hosts. it was out of the way, but easy to get to town and the trails nearby so it didn't feel too isolated. the creek nearby was partially dried and made for fun exploration as well.

Aerial view of the 5 acre camping field from the back looking toward the entrance.

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Mitchell

September 2025

Tent

1 night at Camp Escape

Beautiful land, a peaceful escape. Campsites are separated by tall grass giving you privacy.

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Jill

September 2025

Tent

With kids

1 night at Camp Escape

We had a great time! The Cypress site was private and spacious for a family of four with two tents. We had plenty of room to set up a lawn game, food table, etc. Definitely didn’t feel too close to the other sites. The fire pit was nice and the porta-potty was very clean.

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Chris

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Camp Escape

A great spot for some relaxation really close to Louisville. If you need shade be sure to plan ahead.

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Justin

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Lost On Purpose

Absolutely perfect and was exactly what I needed. Host was fast to respond and had a much needed relaxing camp

The huge pine trees provide ample shade for tent and RV campers.

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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.

Curtis

August 2025

Tent

3 nights at Camp Escape

This was a great spot close to Louisville. Easy in and out and close to a Waffle House! Clean and private camping spot. Close to active railroad tracks.

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James

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Camp Escape

We had a nice stay both times. The camp sights are clean and well maintained.

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Kyle

August 2025

Tent

1 night at Camp Escape

I’m a travel tradesmen and I prefer to camp when I travel for work. This location was incredible! It was secluded, I keep leave my camp up without fear or it being messed with. The trails and running water through the camp made for a good time when worked ended early. If you’re in the area and need a place to set up camp, I’d highly recommend this camp. Lastly Shelby was very responsive and easy to work!