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Blue River Retreat

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· Fredericksburg, Crawford, Indiana
2 acres hosted by Angela B.
8 tent sites
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Best in Indiana: Finalist
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.
Off-leash friendly
Pets can be off-leash at some sites.
Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
Angela is a Star Host
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Welcome to our primitive campground on the beautiful Blue River! We have 2 acres of riverfront property at the end of a dead end road at the Crawford/Washington County line. Nice and secluded, we have the perfect place to getaway. There is river access for swimming and fishing or you can rent a canoe or kayak from us for a little paddling around. We provide picnic tables and fire rings. Firewood can be purchased from us for an additional cost. Our grounds are fairly flat with plenty of tree cover. If you enjoy hammock camping, our trees are perfect for that! Wildlife is abundant in the area; deer, otter, eagles, raccoons, and beaver are likely to be seen year round. If you are looking for activities nearby you will find Old Mill Canoe Rental in Fredericksburg (15 min drive), Marengo Cave (15 min drive), Beck's Mill (20 min drive), Buffalo Trace Park (25 min drive), as well as many other attractions in nearby Corydon, Salem, and Paoli. Learn more about this land: Welcome to our primitive campground on the beautiful Blue River! We have 2 acres of riverfront property at the end of a dead end road at the Crawford/Washington County line. Nice and secluded, we have the perfect place to get away. There is river access for swimming and fishing or you can rent a canoe or kayak from us for a little paddling around. We provide picnic tables and fire rings. Firewood can be purchased from us for an additional cost. Our grounds are fairly flat with plenty of tree cover. If you enjoy hammock camping, our trees are perfect for that! Wildlife is abundant in the area; deer, otter, eagles, raccoons, and beaver are likely to be seen year round. If you are looking for activities nearby you will find Old Mill Canoe Rental in Fredericksburg (15 min drive), Marengo Cave (15 min drive), Beck's Mill (20 min drive), Buffalo Trace Park (25 min drive), as well as many other attractions in nearby Corydon, Salem, and Paoli.
Activities
Boating
Fishing
Paddling
Swimming
Natural features
River, stream, or creek
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Fredericksburg, Crawford, Indiana, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of 𐓏𐒰𐓓𐒰𐓓𐒷 𐒼𐓂𐓊𐒻 𐓆𐒻𐒿𐒷 𐓀𐒰^𐓓𐒰^(Osage), Myaamia, Shawandasse Tula (Shawanwaki/Shawnee), Kaskaskia, and Adena Culture First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Angela B.Joined in March 2020
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134 ratings · 63 reviews
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Scott L.
October 10, 2023
Riverside Site 5
Peaceful, but not private
Nice location nestled between the river and a field. Campsites are mostly shaded under the tree canopy. I camped Sunday to Tuesday and only saw one other person who left as I arrived. Peaceful, though the lawnmowers were out Tuesday midday. I did see 3 beavers playing and numerous hawks, Jays, etc. I heard calls of the coyotes and owls at night. Two PortaPotties, very clean and stocked with hand sanitizer and spare TP rolls. Little to no cellphone service (LTE, 1-bar on AT&T). Sites are close together with no barriers between sites. My site, #5, had some litter scattered about, incl cigarette butts and cellophane wrappers; the fire pit needed emptying. As advertised, there was no water available (potable or not). No firewood available for purchase (Angela told me this in advance.) I didn’t meet Angela or anyone else; again, Angela told me she wouldn’t be there.
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Htayni S.recommends
September 11, 2023
Site 1 - Old Mill Tent and Hammock Camping
Quite and Peaceful
Love the tent site. Site 1 &2 is closest to the potty place so it is kinda loud from time to time when people close the door. Very close to river, you can paddle board easy. Lovely nature. Will definitely come back. Thank you!
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Heather S.recommends
August 6, 2023
Blue River Retreat Group Site
Really cool camp ground. Host is also really nice. My kids had a great time playing in the river
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Betsy S.recommends
July 19, 2023
Riverside Site 5
Awesome Campsite!
My boyfriend and I loved camping there! It is nice and private, beautiful, and the Kayaking down Blue River they help you with is awesome! They are really nice and we felt like we found the peace and relaxation we really needed. I would highly recommend this place!!!
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Shanni F.recommends
May 21, 2023
Old Mill Tent and Hammock Camping
Very nice campground! Shady and good for hammocks, but with enough flat spots for tents. Nice river access with steps leading down to the water. The hosts were very accommodating and responsive to requests. We had a great weekend there!
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Nathan B.recommends
April 9, 2023
Old Mill Tent and Hammock Camping
Beautiful location! Bathroom was really clean too which is always a bonus!
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