- Waterside Camping
The best lakeside camping near Shively
94% (43) • 16 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Shively
Lost On Purpose
1. Lost On Purpose
98%
(25)
35mi from Shively · 6 sites · Tents, RVs
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!
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
$25
/ night
Nighthawk Forest
2. Nighthawk Forest
100%
(16)
43mi from Shively · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
Nestled deep in Hoosier National Forest and just a short drive from Paoli and French Lick, Indiana, Nighthawk Forest offers a secluded and pristine outdoor experience for all camping enthusiasts!
Situated on 65 hilly and wooded acres, Nighthawk Forest features well-groomed tent pads, water and electric hookups for RVs and even vintage campers. Enjoy breathtaking walks in the woods, go fishing in our pond, and set up your camp chairs under the incredible night sky and marvel under the majesty of the Milky Way! Take a hike or a mountain bike ride on the Springs Valley Trail down to Tucker Lake.
Come see what it’s like to be treated like family at Nighthawk Forest Campground.
For more camping options - including group reservations - please call 812-203-0200.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$30
/ night
Blissful Bluegrass Oasis
3. Blissful Bluegrass Oasis
32mi from Shively · 1 site
This memorable place is anything but ordinary. Come enjoy a glamping experience on Johnson Lake, a private 18 acre lake, with great fishing and water activities including kayaks and a Jon boat! The cabin has A/C with 2 bedrooms, queen bed and bunk beds.
PSA: There is no running water in the in the cabin meaning there is no bathroom. A port-a-potty is on site.
This is a NO SWIMMING LAKE.
NEW PHOTOS COMING SOON.
Outdoor shower house and restroom coming soon (2025)!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$90
/ night
Deam Lake State Recreation Area
4. Deam Lake State Recreation Area
100%
(3)
State park 19mi from Shively · 215 sites
Find your lake life vibes in southern Indiana.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Taylorsville Lake State Park
5. Taylorsville Lake State Park
83%
(3)
State park 33mi from Shively · 70 sites
Discover Taylorsville Lake State Park's natural splendor.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Painter Creek Camp Resort
6. Painter Creek Camp Resort
79%
(7)
46mi from Shively · 2 sites
Tucked back off of State Rd 145 in French Lick, IN our property offers year-round camping & full 50-amp hook ups available on all sites. A covered outdoor lounge, and a basketball court are available for guests to use, as well as seasonal bathhouse and laundry facility ($4 a load). We are only 1 mile from the Painter Creek Boat Ramp, and within a 15 min drive to Patoka Lake State Park, The French Lick-West Baden Resort, and The Pete Dye Golf Course!
Pets
Full hookups
from
$40
/ night
M&M SHOW PLACE & LAKE
7. M&M SHOW PLACE & LAKE
88%
(17)
50mi from Shively · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
Learn more about this land:
We have chickens, ducks, guinees, a large garden, many flower gardens, flowering plants, trees, and bushes, large mature trees, and a small lake, full of large catfish, bass, bluegill and crappie. A small shelter with a large picnic table and benches around the lake. There are chairs and 2 installed hammocks for your enjoyment. There is also 2 fishing benches, a place for a campfire, a stainless steel propane grill, firewood, and a great place for private walks.
Toilets
Campfires
Potable water
from
$30
/ night
My Old Kentucky Home
8. My Old Kentucky Home
100%
(2)
State park 33mi from Shively · 39 sites
Discover the historic charm of My Old Kentucky Home.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Jackson-Washington State Forest
9. Jackson-Washington State Forest
State forest 38mi from Shively · 48 sites
Discover the rugged beauty of Jackson-Washington State Forest.
Campfires
Toilets
Picnic table
Hardy Lake
10. Hardy Lake
State park 40mi from Shively · 162 sites
Discover Hardy Lake's serene waters and vibrant wildlife.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Starve Hollow State Recreation Area
11. Starve Hollow State Recreation Area
100%
(6)
State park 45mi from Shively · 150 sites
Discover the natural charm of Starve Hollow State Recreation Area.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Patoka Lake
12. Patoka Lake
100%
(1)
State park 47mi from Shively · 445 sites
Discover plenty to do on the water at Indiana's second-largest lake.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
General Butler State Resort Park
13. General Butler State Resort Park
State park 48mi from Shively · 104 sites
Discover General Butler State Resort Park's natural charm.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Spring Mill State Park
14. Spring Mill State Park
100%
(2)
State park 49mi from Shively · 224 sites
See how pioneers lived and learn about outer space at this southern Indiana park.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
94% (43) • 16 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Shively
Lost On Purpose
1. Lost On Purpose
98%
(25)
35mi from Shively · 6 sites · Tents, RVs
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!
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
$25
/ night
Nighthawk Forest
2. Nighthawk Forest
100%
(16)
43mi from Shively · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
Nestled deep in Hoosier National Forest and just a short drive from Paoli and French Lick, Indiana, Nighthawk Forest offers a secluded and pristine outdoor experience for all camping enthusiasts!
Situated on 65 hilly and wooded acres, Nighthawk Forest features well-groomed tent pads, water and electric hookups for RVs and even vintage campers. Enjoy breathtaking walks in the woods, go fishing in our pond, and set up your camp chairs under the incredible night sky and marvel under the majesty of the Milky Way! Take a hike or a mountain bike ride on the Springs Valley Trail down to Tucker Lake.
Come see what it’s like to be treated like family at Nighthawk Forest Campground.
For more camping options - including group reservations - please call 812-203-0200.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$30
/ night
Blissful Bluegrass Oasis
3. Blissful Bluegrass Oasis
32mi from Shively · 1 site
This memorable place is anything but ordinary. Come enjoy a glamping experience on Johnson Lake, a private 18 acre lake, with great fishing and water activities including kayaks and a Jon boat! The cabin has A/C with 2 bedrooms, queen bed and bunk beds.
PSA: There is no running water in the in the cabin meaning there is no bathroom. A port-a-potty is on site.
This is a NO SWIMMING LAKE.
NEW PHOTOS COMING SOON.
Outdoor shower house and restroom coming soon (2025)!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$90
/ night
Deam Lake State Recreation Area
4. Deam Lake State Recreation Area
100%
(3)
State park 19mi from Shively · 215 sites
Find your lake life vibes in southern Indiana.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Taylorsville Lake State Park
5. Taylorsville Lake State Park
83%
(3)
State park 33mi from Shively · 70 sites
Discover Taylorsville Lake State Park's natural splendor.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Painter Creek Camp Resort
6. Painter Creek Camp Resort
79%
(7)
46mi from Shively · 2 sites
Tucked back off of State Rd 145 in French Lick, IN our property offers year-round camping & full 50-amp hook ups available on all sites. A covered outdoor lounge, and a basketball court are available for guests to use, as well as seasonal bathhouse and laundry facility ($4 a load). We are only 1 mile from the Painter Creek Boat Ramp, and within a 15 min drive to Patoka Lake State Park, The French Lick-West Baden Resort, and The Pete Dye Golf Course!
Pets
Full hookups
from
$40
/ night
M&M SHOW PLACE & LAKE
7. M&M SHOW PLACE & LAKE
88%
(17)
50mi from Shively · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
Learn more about this land:
We have chickens, ducks, guinees, a large garden, many flower gardens, flowering plants, trees, and bushes, large mature trees, and a small lake, full of large catfish, bass, bluegill and crappie. A small shelter with a large picnic table and benches around the lake. There are chairs and 2 installed hammocks for your enjoyment. There is also 2 fishing benches, a place for a campfire, a stainless steel propane grill, firewood, and a great place for private walks.
Toilets
Campfires
Potable water
from
$30
/ night
My Old Kentucky Home
8. My Old Kentucky Home
100%
(2)
State park 33mi from Shively · 39 sites
Discover the historic charm of My Old Kentucky Home.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Jackson-Washington State Forest
9. Jackson-Washington State Forest
State forest 38mi from Shively · 48 sites
Discover the rugged beauty of Jackson-Washington State Forest.
Campfires
Toilets
Picnic table
Hardy Lake
10. Hardy Lake
State park 40mi from Shively · 162 sites
Discover Hardy Lake's serene waters and vibrant wildlife.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Starve Hollow State Recreation Area
11. Starve Hollow State Recreation Area
100%
(6)
State park 45mi from Shively · 150 sites
Discover the natural charm of Starve Hollow State Recreation Area.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Patoka Lake
12. Patoka Lake
100%
(1)
State park 47mi from Shively · 445 sites
Discover plenty to do on the water at Indiana's second-largest lake.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
General Butler State Resort Park
13. General Butler State Resort Park
State park 48mi from Shively · 104 sites
Discover General Butler State Resort Park's natural charm.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Spring Mill State Park
14. Spring Mill State Park
100%
(2)
State park 49mi from Shively · 224 sites
See how pioneers lived and learn about outer space at this southern Indiana park.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Leslie
October 2025
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Scott
October 2025
Tent
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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Rob
September 2025
14 ft toy hauler
🤩 wow! This camp offers a quiet location in the middle of Hoosier National Forest. Several easy to use pull through sites. The deck platform is a very nice touch in front of our camper! Plenty of water spigots around.
Hot showers and fire wood onsite. What more could you ask for?
The host was very attentive and checked on us daily.
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Thomas
September 2025
Tent
With kids
Great spot and great host! The fishing lake produced 3 catfish, just make sure to bring barbless hooks. The kids enjoyed it.
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JimandCathleen
September 2025
16 ft car
Lovely place. Had it to ourselves. Quiet. Bathroom clean. Running water. Great night sky.
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Justin
August 2025
Tent
Absolutely perfect and was exactly what I needed. Host was fast to respond and had a much needed relaxing camp
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Liana
July 2025
30 ft travel trailer
With pets
My husband and I loved our stay here! It was quiet, everyone was friendly, and there was so much there to keep us busy. One of our teenagers even stayed one night with us with their friend and loved it just as much! We are already thinking about staying seasonally. It’s just a short 30 minute drive from our house but made us feel like we were on a getaway.
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Jordan
March 2025
Tent
Group trip
Everything went great. The host is great with communication and the land is peaceful. Would always recommend this hipcamp
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Anthony
March 2025
Tent
True definition of secluded in nature. Was able to get in the creek and follow for miles all directions. Crystal clear waters flowing from up top and all the history it carries with it! Nothing but the sounds of deer calls for bed down, owls, the wind and the trees speaking to you, and stars at night. It was definitely a heavy feeling to have to leave, but I can’t wait to get back again this season and do some more exploring.
I will say this is a primitive campers advantage for sure. The wind up in the mountain can cut and rain can come in at any moment. Temps about 10 degrees or so colder than actual. I prefer cold weather camping myself but if you’re not confident in your primitive skills, I’d stay to the warmer months. All in all, can’t wait to get back to this 125 acre beauty. Thank you for sharing what you have with us!
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