The best campgrounds near Princeton, Indiana with fishing

Welcome to Hipcamp, your ultimate resource for camping in the United States. We have over 677 camping options near Princeton, Indiana, specifically tailored to your fishing preferences. Whether you're an experienced angler or just looking to cast a line, we've got you covered. With options as low as $10 per night, you can enjoy the great outdoors without breaking the bank. Check out our top campsites, Hoosier's on the Ridge (70 reviews), MoonLight Grove Farm (67 reviews), and Blue River Retreat (56 reviews), for the best fishing experiences. Popular amenities like trash disposal, campfires, and pet-friendly locations are available to enhance your camping trip. If you're looking for more adventure, popular activities such as swimming, off-roading (OHV), and snow sports are also available. So grab your fishing gear and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience near Princeton, Indiana!

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

Welcome to Hipcamp, your ultimate resource for camping in the United States. We have over 677 camping options near Princeton, Indiana, specifically tailored to your fishing preferences. Whether you're an experienced angler or just looking to cast a line, we've got you covered. With options as low as $10 per night, you can enjoy the great outdoors without breaking the bank. Check out our top campsites, Hoosier's on the Ridge (70 reviews), MoonLight Grove Farm (67 reviews), and Blue River Retreat (56 reviews), for the best fishing experiences. Popular amenities like trash disposal, campfires, and pet-friendly locations are available to enhance your camping trip. If you're looking for more adventure, popular activities such as swimming, off-roading (OHV), and snow sports are also available. So grab your fishing gear and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience near Princeton, Indiana!

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1. Unplugged Acres

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46mi from Princeton · 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.

2. Places of Sanctuary

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23mi from Princeton · 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!

3. 15 Acre Wood on Lake

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30mi from Princeton · 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.

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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6. Hill Springs Campground

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45mi from Princeton · 15 sites · Tents, RVs · Dubois, IN

Hill Springs Campground is nestled on our 120-acre family farm, and we’re proud to be the third generation to care for this little piece of paradise. Tucked away in the heart of 'God’s country,' our campground offers peace and quiet, miles from the nearest town. The rolling hills provide hay for our cows and wood for the stove, and we take great pride in sharing this beautiful spot with you. Each site offers the chance to unwind by the pond, pick wild blackberries, or hike through our woods. Fire pits are available at all sites. Our sites are simple—no water, electricity, or internet—but generators are welcome, and we provide a toilet on-site. Please remember to pack out all your trash, including cigarette butts. For a glimpse of what to expect, check out a few videos of the campground on our Facebook page, 'hillspringcampground.' We’re also close to plenty of activities: Patoka Lake is just 3 miles away, with 8,800 acres of water, 26,000 sq. feet of land, and a variety of outdoor fun—boating, fishing, hiking, and even a winery. Historic French Lick and West Baden are 16 miles away, offering everything from casinos to a scenic railway, golf courses, a spa, a wildlife park, and the stunning West Baden Springs Hotel, known as the 'Eighth Wonder of the World.' The city of Jasper is 14 miles away, with a charming riverwalk, museums, parks, and food trucks to explore. The small town of Dubois is just 4.5 miles away, with local taverns, a gas station, and a True Value store. At Hill Springs, you can be as close or as far away from the action as you want to be. We’re excited to share this experience with you and welcome your feedback as we start this journey with Hipcamp. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions! Bryan and Nicole

7. Old Barn inside an Industrial Park

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18mi from Princeton · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · Evansville, IN

Learn more about this land: Our spot is not far off 64 and close to 69. It's a late 1800's farmhouse with an antique barn situated in the middle of an industrial park, so it is loud during the day. Since we've added a gravel parking lot for barn concerts, there are just a few camping spots. Vehicles are welcome. We usually have a portajohn. You can sit around a fire on our property and look at the stars by night (when there's not a fire ban). The Blue Grass Fish and Wildlife Area is a just a bit up the road. You could ride your bikes there, kayak, canoe, fish, etc.

8. Harmonie State Park

202 sites · New Harmony, Indiana

Discover Harmonie State Park's scenic trails and historic charm.

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9. Red Hills State Park

30 sites · Sumner, Illinois

A small, intimate gem of a park with a lovely little lake known for largemouth bass bank fishing.

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10. John James Audubon State Park

87 sites · Henderson, Kentucky

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

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11. Lincoln State Park

299 sites · Gentryville, Indiana

Lincoln State Park: A Tribute to Nature and History.

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12. Ferdinand State Forest

57 sites · Birdseye, Indiana

Discover the natural charm of Ferdinand State Forest and its myriad of outdoor activities.

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13. Greene-Sullivan State Forest

3 sites · Dugger, Indiana

Discover the serene beauty of Greene-Sullivan State Forest and its myriad of lakes.

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Public campgrounds near Princeton

Beall Woods Campground

14mi from Princeton · 16 sites · in Beall Woods State Park

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Pike Campground

23mi from Princeton · 36 sites · Tents, RVs · in Pike State Forest

Harmonie State Campground

29mi from Princeton · 202 sites · Tents, RVs · in Harmonie State Park

Red Hills Campground

30mi from Princeton · 30 sites · Tents, RVs · in Red Hills State Park

John James Audubon Campground

33mi from Princeton · 87 sites · Tents, RVs · in John James Audubon State Park

Lincoln State Campground

36mi from Princeton · 299 sites · Tents, RVs · in Lincoln State Park

Ferdinand Campground

44mi from Princeton · 57 sites · in Ferdinand State Forest

Greene-Sullivan Campground

49mi from Princeton · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · in Greene-Sullivan State Forest

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Corei

November 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Hill Springs Campground

Thie site was very cute and had a lot of nice amenities like a picnic table, shelter, fire ring, and an outhouse. The host was very nice. We had a great time.

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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Samantha

October 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Hill Springs Campground

This is our second time staying at their pond spot. We had a wonderful time again and want to make it an annual tradition! This spot is private but also has modern amenities like the outhouse and coverage for rain.

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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!

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Tim

September 2025

28 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Hill Springs Campground

Even though my trip didnt go as planned, as always Bryan and Nicole were awesome and the property is beautiful. Once I get the camper fixed ill definitely be back. This is by far my number one place to camp.

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Carlee

September 2025

19 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Hill Springs Campground

I hesitate to give a great review only because I want to gatekeep this spot so it’s always available when we want it! If gorgeous sky and landscape views, privacy, and a cool dip in the pond is what you’re after, you cannot go wrong with this Hipcamp. We enjoyed going into Huntingburg and Jasper for the day, and then the next day, we enjoyed never leaving. We’d live here if we could. Already planning our next weekend getaway.

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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.

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Shauney

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Hill Springs Campground

This was our second trip to Hill Spring Campground, and once again, the pond site was absolutely perfect. The views are breathtaking, and the pond is such a peaceful spot to relax and fish. We even had the treat of watching a rainstorm roll through, followed by a stunning double rainbow—it was pure magic. This truly is one of our favorite places to camp, and we can’t wait to return again!

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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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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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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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Al

July 2025

16 ft Class B

1 night at Old Barn inside an Industrial Park

I had a lovely time camping at the barn. The hosts were incredibly kind and hospitable!

Yaya

June 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to 15 Acre Wood on Lake

The hosts were very nice and answered all of our questions including greeting us when we got there. The property was very pretty with a lot of woods. We swam in the water it was nice, it wasn’t dirty but a little swampy so maybe not for everyone- but we had fun. The place where we put our tent (and the water) is relatively close to their house. This was no problem for us as we weren’t bothered by them(not that we would have been, again hosts were very pleasant) but might not be ideal for someone looking to camp completely away from others. Really cool town not far from camp site.

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Calvin

June 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Unplugged Acres

Camping in the woods at the second site was nice 👍 and secluded.

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Brookelynne

June 2025

16 ft car

Weekend Trip to Unplugged Acres

Right when I got there, Natalie and her husband came out to greet me. They are wonderful hosts and very hospitable. I also had plenty of privacy in a campsite tucked away into the woods. I would definitely stay here again!

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David

June 2025

Tent

2 nights at Hill Springs Campground

Bryan and Nicole were the ABSOLUTE BEST HOST EVER!! Great communication, hospitality and was generous enough to lend me a couple staple items, we forgot to bring. Beautiful view, scenery, very peaceful and such a joy to enjoy the site by ourselves. 10 out of 10 and will definitely return back. Thanks again Bryan and Nicole! Truly appreciate the five star stay. David and Mariela

Desirae

June 2025

19 ft campervan

1 night at Places of Sanctuary

Excellent stay! Hosts were so communicative and friendly. Directions were awesome. Great spot, we loved the chickens and ducks. Beautiful property. Thank you for having us. Would definitely stay again.

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Lauren

June 2025

Tent

With pets

4 nights at Unplugged Acres

We loved camping on Natalie's land! We had planned it as a landing spot for some trips to Holiday World, with 1 day at camp, but I wish we'd allowed an extra day or two to just enjoy the campsite. It was so peaceful and Natalie and her husband were welcoming hosts. We were invited to grab some fresh lettuce and onions from the garden to add to our dinner which was a great experience for the kids. One thing that wasn't quite clear from the listing was the location of the stream. It's down a steep hill and out of sight of the campsite. Our kids still enjoyed playing down there, butI thought I would note it as if you are planning for it to be a part of your experience, you'll want to make sure you can navigate the hill and/or your children are able to play independently in that setting. Overall this was a great place to camp. It was peaceful and quiet at camp (pretty sure 99% of any noise came from our kids & dog!). At the same time, there were gas stations & towns 5-10 min away if we needed to get moreice or something. Natalie was so responsive before and throughout our stay and I am so appreciative of her & her husband's efforts in hosting.