- Brookston
Sycamore Springs Farm on Springboro
Hosted by Allen · Brookston, Indiana
3 sites · RV, Tent, Lodging · 127 acres
Best in Indiana: Finalist
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.
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RV/tent sites
2 sites
River No electric or water
98%
(67)Campfires allowed
Pets allowed
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
House electric & water available
88%
(21)Campfires allowed
Potable water
Pets allowed
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
Lodging
1 site
Cabin in the backyard
100%
(1)Pets allowed
Reviews
96% Recommend89 ratings · 68 reviews
This campsite offers a peaceful and private retreat along the river, perfect for those looking to relax and enjoy nature. Many campers appreciated the direct river access, making it ideal for kayaking and fishing, as well as the abundance of wildlife including bald eagles and herons. While most visitors found their stay enjoyable, some noted disturbances from early morning boat activities that affected their sense of privacy. Allen, the host, is frequently mentioned for his accommodating nature and effective communication, enhancing the overall camping experience.
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Recommends
· September 2026
Peaceful Retreat
20 ft truck camper · Group trip ·
River No electric or water
Allen was a fantastic host! He was very communicative and responded to our late request for firewood. The cost of $45 was well worth the full skid steer bucket. There is great access at the site to the river and provides an excellent place to launch kayaks. We will definitely be booking another stay at his property.
We love Hipcamp BUT this place..
The drive through cornfields leads to a small, slanted, mostly gravel site right on the water. We stayed the first week of September. Water levels ranged from calf to waist-deep, but the current was extremely strong! Definitely not safe for kids. To make matters worse, a boat with bright spotlights woke everyone up around 4:00am.
Pro tip: Skip the $45 Hipcamp firewood; Home Depot down the street sells bundles for $10. Grab them beforehand. Overall, it’s not worth the money, and we won’t be returning.
Recommends
· August 2026
30 ft Class C ·
House electric & water available
Really nice place, very nice stay. I would definitely stay again
Thank you Allen! We had another relaxing and enjoyable extended weekend stay!
Recommends
· August 2026
Tent ·
River No electric or water
Loved the farm! Although it rained heavily, no fear of flooding from the river, with accommodations from Allen and the family. Great little spot, and will most definitely come back!!
We LOVED this spot. Private, quiet, and peaceful. The river was crystal clear and perfect to float on our rafts.
Recommends
· July 2026
Tent · With kids ·
River No electric or water
Great little spot! Easy to find, the people are very kind, and the camp site was a described in the listing.
Recommends
· June 2026
32 ft Class C ·
House electric & water available
What a great place to camp. Allen was a great host! I definitely recommend it.
I would love to! Except, I also don't want it not to be available. LOL. Alan, and his tenants Bob and Roz we're all wonderful! They accommodated us above and beyond. This is a five-star will return.
We loved our quick stop as we were driving through to Lake Michigan. Very quiet, primitive spot. The fireflies lighting up the forest at night was a highlight! Thanks for allowing us to spend a night on your land! We can’t wait to go back!
The site is beautifully located along the river. Good fishing, nice little fire pit. We had lots of rain so we couldn't stay the full amount of time. Plenty of space for a 10 person tent plus a little 2 person tent.
Mixed feelings
· May 2026
5:30am Headlights Shined in Tent
Tent · With pets ·
River No electric or water
There is a lot to love about the land, the land was beautiful and site was spacious. It wasn't previously cleaned, cigarette buds laying around and trash in the fire pit. No where in the hipcamp listing does it say there's a boat ramp at your site that strangers will arrive anywhere from 5:30am to 8am to use. Blasting music, shining headlights in our tent at 5:30 a.m was VERY alarming to wake up to our first night there. It made us feel unsafe and uncertain when our privacy was going to be interupted. This boat ramp should be made clear in the listing and limited early morning use while you have hipcampers should be set in place. Simple curtosey for someone paying on your land to camp in private. A review last year was made about this issue and it has not changed. There wasn't any sleeping in, in your tent cause people were backing in boats both mornings. Our dogs loved it, we loved being by the water, bugs werent too bad, bald eagles and crane watching was fun.
Recommends
· May 2026
Tent · Group trip ·
River No electric or water
Very nice primitive camping spot next to the river. Allen is a great host and my group and I will definitely be back.
Fabulous!
Private, clean, quiet, large site.
It was everything we were looking for and the dogs had a blast.
We're going back as often as possible!
Exceptionally Friendly Host, Allen.
Hoosier Heartland ♥️
Peaceful, quite, and great time kayaking and fishing.
Recommends
· August 2025
21 ft Class C ·
River No electric or water
The best camp spot I’ve been to in the Midwest. Secluded, right on the river, and the trees at sight are at least 75’ tall. Thank you Allen for sharing.
Amazing spot!! Allen was such a kind and welcoming host. There are kayaks in the storage bin that you can use to float and enjoy the water. There’s also a great pond next to the farm with huge fish! The river is shallow, so it’s not really for swimming, but it’s perfect for relaxing and enjoying water activities. Totally recommend!!
Recommends
· August 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
River No electric or water
loved our stay here, private with good access to town. would definitely go again
Mixed feelings
· July 2025
Tent · With pets ·
House electric & water available
The site by the river was beautiful, but the host failed to let me know there was a family reunion going on at the same time and I had people coming and going from my campsite that was supposed to be private. The host was also not at the property when I arrived, and someone else had to assist me with finding the site.
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent ·
River No electric or water
Had a great stay at the Riverside Site this past weekend! It was peaceful and quiet, with just a few kayaks and rafts drifting down the river, adding to the relaxing vibe. The canopy of trees provided plenty of shade, and a nice breeze kept us cool all weekend. Allen was a fantastic host—great communication and even let us check in early, which we really appreciated. Highly recommend this spot for a chill getaway!
Recommends
· June 2025
Gorgeous property and great hosts!
23 ft travel trailer · With kids ·
House electric & water available
Allen is a great host and so accommodating, and his tenant, Bob, was a gem to chat with and took my son on a golf cart ride. I was so pleasantly surprised by the site and the property! We were only there for an afternoon and left the next morning as we were headed to TN, but we could have happily stayed longer! They have The site outfitted with everything you can possibly want and more! My son had a great time using the paddle boat, and we didn't have to unload a single thing out of the camper to enjoy the outdoor space. Truly a lovely spot!!
We loved our Riverside Stay! Tons of space, great tree cover, easy to put our kayaks in! It was the perfect set up for car & tent camping and we lovedbeing able to have our pups with us too!
This place is pure magic. We had the most amazing time at the pond site. It is stunning. Allen was lovely/ helpful and responsive. The other couple living on the ground were a a cherry on top they were so lovely.
Swimming in the pond is refreshing and gorgeous. We will absolutely be back.
Very secluded and relaxing.
Bald eagle nest brings in an awesome views of wildlife.
River access and was a let to get our boat in (small John boat). However, the river is very shallow and tons of rocks. It makes it difficult for anything with a motor unless you are very familiar with the river. Great fishing.
Awesome for a dog and there is plenty of room for the whole crew.
10/10
Mixed feelings
· May 2025
Different than advertised
Tent · With pets ·
House electric & water available
Campsite was not bad. However, very different than advertised. It is located on a farm property and backs up to a pond, not Tippecanoe River. Would have appreciated more information going into it. Our experience was fine but we definitely expected to sleep to the sound of a river outside our tent and watch the river. Simply wasn’t the case.
Mixed feelings
· May 2025
This time wasn’t so private
18 ft travel trailer ·
River No electric or water
This was our second time camping here. It is a wonderful place to camp, but unfortunately at 6:30 in the morning we were awakened by 2 vehicle’s with trailers and boats they decided to launch their boats right next to our camper. Even though the owner did apologize, we decided to leave early. It was definitely not the experience we were hoping for.
Loved tent camping at Sycamore Springs! The spot is right next to the Tippecanoe River. There is a gravel parking pad, a fire pit area with inlaid stones, light tree coverage, a place to put kayaks into the river, and mostly level ground for a tent. There were lots of birds and wildlife. A raccoon and other critters visited us at night, so be sure to secure trash and food.
Allen’s campsite is perfect. Listening to the river flow is super relaxing. Not a single bad thing to say. There’s a bald eagle nest by the campground, which is pretty cool. Watching them fly around was majestic. 100% recommend this spot.
Had a fabulous time at our location. I was there to film for my Outdoors Unsupervised channel with a friend and will be back in the warmer weather to enjoy the fishin'. We were there for cold campin' and cooked some amazin' meals over the fire while watchin' geese, bald head eagles, wood peckers, crans and more. I'd highly recommend this quiet retreat in a heartbeat.
Allen the property owner was very fast at replyin' to my messages and I thank him for answerin' all my questions I had to feel comfortable about bookin' at this location.
Recommends
· September 2024
Tent ·
River No electric or water
El mejor lugar es perfecto y Alan es increíble persona para campar
Location
Brookston, Carroll, Indiana, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking