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Shalamar Farm
3 sites · RVs13 acres · Lebanon, IN
Hosted over 210 rigs! Private home on 13 acres, with 3 RV sites, Studio apartment (900 sf) for rent, manicured lawn, garden, trees, peaceful area. Accept long term guests, traveling nurses professionals! Need a Groundskeeper, maybe swap rent/services. Welcome to Shalamar Farm, our second time around!
NORTH: full hook ups, back in, rigs must be less than 35'. BOOKED UNTIL 12-31-2024
SOUTH: full hook ups, back in, rigs must be less than 30'. BOOKED UNTIL 12-31-2024
SHADE TREE: full hook ups, pull thru, rigs must be less than 25'
Studio apartment: furnished with carpet, kitchenette with granite countertops and tile floor, 1 bathroom tile floor with shower, NO SMOKING, NO PETS.
CLOSEST HOSPITALS: Lebanon 7 miles, Crawfordsville 19 miles, Zionsville 20 miles, Westfield 25 miles, Indianapolis (86th Street area) 26 miles, Carmel 31 miles.
Friendly pets include George the horse, outdoor cats Leroy and Lowell. Eastern time zone and good cell coverage.
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Mud Creek Campgrounds
15 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · Noblesville, IN
Woods, water flowing through the creek, sounds of nature, privacy...all reasons we moved our family from the city. We hope that you too will enjoy exploring the woods, fishing in the creek, and hearing the sounds of nature as you sleep under the stars.
Learn more about this land:
Our campground is a primitive wooded spot 1.8 miles east of Ruoff (Deer Creek) Music Center amphitheater. Limited camp sites for select concert dates will be available; campers must be over 18, have picture identification (driver's license or passport), and sign a waiver. Other nearby activities include Top Golf, outdoor shopping mall, Connor Prairie historical museum, and canoeing the White River. We are less than five minutes from I-69.
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Heavenly Acres Creek side Camp
29 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents18 acres · Thorntown, IN
We provide a hands on educational experience with a variety of animals, crafts and
farm operations or you can simply relax in a quiet farm setting next to the creek and enjoy the view.
Our site is a short 10 minute drive to town or the highway (65 and 74) with the exceptional bonus of peace and tranquility of the country.
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Camp NothingMuchHere
21 sites · RVs, Tents8 acres · Westfield, IN
Camp NothingMuchHere is Westfield Indiana’s first Campground. We are also now Westfield’s FIRST and ONLY Glampground. Advance reservations required. Tents, Travel Trailers under 20 feet in length. Rentals Available: Mini Cabins, Hammock Tents. Weddings, Family Reunions, Corporate Event rental space available.
These are primitive farm field grass sites. Shared amenities available: large shared fire pit, charcoal grill, toilet, shower, outlets. Quiet generators are allowed, but must remain off during quiet time. Wood Wind Golf Course, Carmel, Grand Park Sports Complex, Grand Park Junction, White River, Little Eagle Creek, Zionsville, Indianapolis, Whitestown, Noblesville, Lebanon. Ruoff, LiveNation, Indianapolis Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis Executive Airport, Indianapolis International Airport, Westfield Motor District
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Our age-related booking requirements are listed below:
-Tent/sTrailer/RV Camping: 18+
-Airstream and/or Cabin rentals: 21+
*Max: 6 campers per site
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Heritage Farm Stay Adventure
22 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents120 acres · Flora, IN
Enjoy a stay at Heritage Farm and experience all the exhilaration that an Indiana farm has to offer. Heritage Farm is a working alpaca farm with over 50 alpacas you can watch and interact with. Also residing on the farm are a flock of chickens, several goats and a horse. The newest addition to the farm is a pain of small breed Kune Kune pigs! If you want to, you can help with the daily chores of feeding the animals and collecting eggs. After that, you can explore the big red barn that was selected as one of the top-ten Bicentennial barns in the state. Roam around the 120 acre homestead, woods and creek and soak in the sights, sounds and smells of the farm. Be sure to visit our farm store before you leave where you can shop for alpaca products such as sweaters, hats, mittens and scarves. Pick up some honey made from bees on our farm or some farm fresh eggs from our flock of pastured chickens!
Heritage Farm has several options for overnight lodging. One of the most popular places to stay is in our authentic 1850's log cabin. And it's certainly special to us as well. The cabin represents a valued part of our heritage. It reminds us every day of our agricultural roots, solid values and the importance of faith and family.
Our Philosophy
You want to have a wonderful stay at Heritage Farm and we want that for you too. This is your retreat for however long you are staying and we hope you'll be relaxed, comfortable and happy.
Our Faith
Our Christian faith is important to us. We have been so richly blessed with this farm and sharing it with others is what God has called us to do. We strive to show God's love to our guests by exceeding their needs and expectations and by inviting them to enjoy his beautiful creation.
We abide by what it says in the Bible in 1 Peter 4:9-10:
"Cheerfully share your home with those who need a place to stay. God has given each of us a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another."
Valuing Our Past, Building for the Future
Our mission at Heritage Farm is to apply that same pioneer spirit and value system to our alpaca business and Farm Stay enterprise. We are dedicated to working hard to provide the best of care to our herd and our overnight guests. I imagine the original occupants of the cabin would have done nothing less.
Visit us on Facebook:
facebook.com/heritagefarmstays
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H.E.R. LIVING CAMPUS
17 sites · Lodging, Tents8 acres · Beech Grove, IN
H.E.R. stands for Honor, Educate, and Restore. As avid campers who have enjoyed the beauty of nature by camping all across America, we are happy to share the joys of camping with others. We do this in the solid spirit of Honoring our Ancestors, Educating our children, and Restoring the spirit of family. We share these values with every visitor to H.E.R. Living Campus. We hope to share these values with you.
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Apple acres
1 site · RV, Tent20 acres · Clayton, IN
My Great great grandfather purchased the land in 1834, I am the 5th generation on this farm. Areas first apple orchard started in 1910-1990 now a wedding venue with beautiful scenery. The retired apple orchard still has trees with vast walking trails between the rows. Amazing wildlife!
Vast walking trails that are kept mowed. Fishing pond available (with prior permission) pet friendly property for responsible owners that clean up afterword.
2 Bathroom options! One with running water only a 2min walk or use a new port-a-pot with attached sink very close to the shelter.
coming soon (Mid May 2023) Smokeless firepit
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Hidden Valley Fun Time Happy Camp!
30 sites · RVs, Tents8 acres · Muncie, IN
Once the secret speakeasy after dark spot for local political big wigs this property has been transformed from swampland to hidden gem right on the edge of America's Hometown of Muncie, Indiana!
Welcome to Narnia! Or Atlantis!? Or... The Property? The Hidden Valley? We just haven't committed to a name yet so it's a little bit of everything all rolled into one! 8 acres on the magical Ganges, er, White River makes for a fun time. You can expect a certain amount of privacy while still potentially making a new friend or two depending on the night. You will be nestled under some giant sycamores, cottonwoods, black walnuts, catulpas, and a mess of bush honeysuckle that is always being battled! We have 2-3 sites directly on the river and then scores throughout with trails, hills, and other interesting features. Multiple firepits though I CANNOT guarantee firewood. There is often plenty to collect or available on site but if you can bring your own that'd be safest bet!
We are (somehow) located partially inside Muncie city limits right on the river. Yes you may occasionally hear some trains or even particularly loud cars while camping deep in the woods but this is the tradeoff for a one mile drive to bars, restaurants, and groceries! Best of both worlds. The Muncie Eagles, whose nest resides directly across the river from us, do not seem to mind! This location is also directly on two main bike trail routes and our trails are fun for low impact mountain biking! We also have a small armada of kayaks/canoes on site; IF arranged that option does exist for cost of transport! We have 2 porta potties on site as well and fresh water hose available at main house.
Looking forward to hosting!
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Marick Acres
6 sites · RVs, Tents18 acres · Carthage, IN
What once started in the mid 1800's as a 240 acre sugar maple tree farm is now our little 18 acres of heaven on earth. Our house was built in 1875 and for those who love old houses,
tours can be arranged!
The land is rolling and dotted with flower beds, animals, and beautiful green grass that is mowed weekly.
We are bordered by fields and a cemetery that dates back to the 1800's.
We are neighbors with those who grow crops, raise beef cows, bison, and alpacas.
2 blocks from our driveway is Blue River which offers fishing, kayaking, tubing, and canoeing (if you have your own equipment). Town is 2 minutes away, but there is not much there other than a convenience gas station,
thrift shop, a nic-nac store that still sells penny candy, and an
engine repair shop. "Civilization" is a 30 minute drive to find movies, grocery, shopping, and a public pool. The sky appears to be scattered with diamonds on a clear night and during season the fireflies light the trees up like twinkling lights at Christmas!
Learn more about this land:
We have an 18 acre mini farm, close to a small town and near a river. We have two small ponds that can be fished in during the spring, wildlife, and birds to watch. There are 6 very nice areas for camp sites that allow for privacy and relaxation. Each site has a fire pit and table. We also have just put in a new out house and have a port-a-potty for our campers to use. We are 10 minutes from Interstate 70 and only 30 minutes from Indianapolis. If you are just passing through or arriving late, let us know and we will be happy to have a campfire started for you.
Accommodations can be made for group camping!
We also have a gazebo that can be used for weddings and vow renewals. Officiant on site.
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Big Stones Ranch
1 site · Lodging95 acres · Delphi, IN
Our Creekside Cabin is located on the Wildcat Creek about 15 minutes from Lafayette and 10 minutes to either Delphi or Rossville. This cabin was originally built on our farm as an alternative to camping on the ground in a tent. While we don’t consider this to be “glamping,” it is certainly a step above “primitive.”
Cabin features:
12’x12’ of living space
4’x12’ covered porch
Limited supply of off-grid electricity
Kitchen counter with running cold water (Mar-Oct only)
Toilet (Mar-Oct only)
Mr. Buddy propane heater (use at your own risk)
Window fan
A fold-down style futon
Two “bunks”
Site features:
Gorgeous view of and access to the Wildcat Creek
Fire pit
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Hammock
Porch-style swing overlooking the creek
Property features:
Access to wading, fishing, tubing, kayaking or canoeing on the Wildcat Creek
Fishing pond stocked with bass and bluegill
Nearly 100 acres and three miles of trails for walking, hiking, and exploring
Ask about pricing for the following:
Kayaks
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Our goal is to provide a relaxing and peaceful getaway for those that enjoy all that nature has to offer in Indiana with a few creature comforts beyond primitive tent camping. Loud music, drunkenness, rowdiness, firearms, motor vehicles, disruptive children, and anything else that would be a distraction to other guests or neighbors will not be permitted.
*Note that the Wildcat is a public waterway and subject to state licensing and requirements.
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Taylor Woodlands
3 sites · Tents10 acres · Martinsville, IN
At Taylor Woodlands you can enjoy 10 acres of wooded trails, hills, creeks and serenity. Get away from it all and pick from several curated campsites for a single tent or a group of up to 10. Wade in the creek, explore the trails and climb the ravines. Wildlife you may encounter includes deer, turkey, owls, and a variety of song birds! We also keep chickens and bees on the property as well as a keeping a small garden. Park on the main drive and choose to hik back to your camp spot or contact the owners for ATV transportation.
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Martin H.’s Land
2 sites · Tents25 acres · Greencastle, IN
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Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to resource for camping in the United States! If you're looking for a camping experience near Zionsville, Indiana, with a focus on wildlife watching, we've got you covered. With over 390 options available, you're sure to find the perfect campsite that suits your needs. Looking for some recommendations? Check out Marick Acres (253 reviews), Walnut Valley Realm (230 reviews), and Heritage Farm Stay Adventure (196 reviews) for some top-rated options. Our campsites offer popular amenities such as campfires, potable water, and are pet-friendly. Plus, you'll have access to activities like swimming, climbing, and exploring historic sites. With an average price per night of $35 and options as low as $7, camping near Zionsville, Indiana has never been more affordable. Start planning your outdoor adventure today!
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