- Turkey Run State Park
The best camping in Turkey Run State Park, IN
94% (25)
The best camping in Turkey Run State Park, IN
94% (25)
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David
2 weeks ago
Tent
What an awesome camp site. It is on a nicely mowed flat lawn on the edge of an old stone quarry. Beautiful! The hosts are very nice and showed me the whole property. I can’t wait to go back next summer!
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Noah
2 weeks ago
16 ft car
Easy to find, good communication, and solid flat spaces with clean bathroom
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mike
2 weeks ago
Tent
My boyfriend and I stayed here for a short-notice camping trip, and we’re so glad we chose this farm. We booked the upper vista site and it was peaceful, secluded, and beautifully tucked away.. exactly what we were hoping for.
Even though we arrived later than planned, Phil and Lessie were incredibly nice, welcoming, and understanding. The next morning we woke up to the sound of Highland cows and a few donkeys, which was both funny and surprisingly relaxing. We enjoyed breakfast and coffee by the fire while taking it all in.
We were greeted by the owners’ sweet, friendly dogs, and later got to tour the farm. It was so much fun seeing the goats, Highland cows, donkeys, and especially watching their cattle dog proudly show off his herding skills. Lessie shared so much interesting information about the farm and the history behind the animals, you can tell she truly loves what she does.
Overall our stay was amazing, peaceful, and refreshing. We’ve already planned to come back, and next time we’re bringing our kids and family. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking to unwind and enjoy a unique farm experience!
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Matias Ignacio
2 weeks ago
19 ft campervan
With pets
Beautiful place yo stay.
Everything clean
Quiet place
Easy access
Nice host
Would recommend 100%
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Adam
3 weeks ago
Tent
Johnathan’s spot totally exceeded my expectations. This is a terrific spot for RVers, given the available hookups. I just had a roof tent, but the extra high carport kept everything from getting wet in a blow-through rainstorm, and the fire pit was a lovely way to wind down after a long day on the road. I highly recommend the breakfast add-on to get a little fuel in you. It’s nothing fancy, but it is tasty and delivered when you need it.
It’s a beautiful, quiet property — wish I’d stayed longer than one night to explore the trails around the property. Also, my dog loved it.
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Thane
3 weeks ago
22 ft campervan
Great, covered spot with convenient features for a quick overnight or extended stay. Having an indoor bathroom was nice as well as a port-a-potty closeby. It was very quiet and the pond was beautiful. Friendly, accomodating host.
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Juan
3 weeks ago
Tent
Quiet and clean. Close to the state park for hikes. Very private
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Abi
November 2025
Tent
We loved camping here!! It was so beautiful and the trees were amazing! Plenty of fire wood provided which was so kind and William was very helpful and quick to answer any questions we had! We hope to be back!
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Annie
October 2025
22 ft travel trailer
With pets
We had a great night at the Happy Camper Campground! Cozy small camping spot with just a couple other campers nearby. Dwight was great and super responsive and helpful. We also loved getting to know the “camp kitty”. She was so sweet.
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Tiffany
October 2025
29 ft Class C
Dwight gave us great directions to avoid the back country roads which made getting there easier than GPS was going to get us there. We enjoyed the quiet country setting at Happy Campers. Dwight was friendly and checked with us each day when we were fishing to see if we needed anything. My favorite was his kitty that seemed to greet each quest at their site as they arrived. She loved to spend time with us around the pond watching the ducks and snuggle by the fire in the evening. We definitely enjoyed her company! We will be back when the fish are biting! Thanks Dwight!
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Zack
October 2025
Tent
Great place to pitch a tent. I would go back. View was great.
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Brittney
October 2025
12 ft travel trailer
With pets
We loved the property including the modern amenities while still having privacy to relax and unwind. Sherri is an outstanding host and we will absolutely consider staying on her property in the future!
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Grace
October 2025
Tent
With pets
Sherri’s property is beautiful! It’s an old campground that they’ve spruced up, there’s a nice bathhouse with showers and flushing toilets. There’s a cute little pavilion with yard games & a coffee maker. There’s a sand volleyball court, tether ball, and swings. There’s a gravel drive so you can get your car to the camp sites and back right into your spot.
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Jon
October 2025
Tent
With pets
Great little spot just outside of Indy. You aren’t too far from the property owner’s house and horses (which were cool to see by the way) but the way the pond sits, there’s overgrowth and trees that hides the view of all of that. This campsite felt very private. It was quiet and relaxing which is exactly what we wanted. I would 100% recommend this Hipcamp site to anyone that is looking at it.
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Rob
October 2025
35 ft Class C
Jonathan’s place was great. Very nice site, with lots of amenities. We have a 35’ motorhome and had plenty of room for it and our toad. We were there for a wedding on property also. Jonathan and his family have an event center on the property too. While at the reception, I left the table for a bit. When I returned there was Jonathan playing tic tac toe with our son.
Vice nice place ran by great people.
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Zack
October 2025
Tent
Great tent site! Great communication with Leslie. Would go again
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Russ
October 2025
16 ft travel trailer
Super smooth in and out, Great rural farm setting. Perfect for a boondock night away from interstate noise or rowdy WM parking lots.
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Ian
October 2025
Tent
With pets
Peaceful property. Easy to communicate with. Would camp here again!
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eric
October 2025
25 ft travel trailer
Dwight has a beautiful place he shares with campers. We just needed a short getaway alone and got what we hoped for. It was so relaxing and peaceful and we loved watching the chickens lurking around. We recommend a stay if you're in the area.
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Murray
October 2025
30 ft travel trailer
Perfect place to stay! Very nice family. Everything is as described, not a single even slightly negative thing in the 17 days I stayed. Would go quite a distance out of my way to stay here again. Jonathan let me know of wind gusts expected that I had no idea of and even offered to put my awning in for me!! Great guy! Highly recommended.
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The best camping in Turkey Run State Park, IN guide
Overview
About
Turkey Run State Park offers great hiking options, with an unusual mix of sandstone ravines and tree-lined trails, plus there’s a seasonal pool, ball courts, and a wide creek for kayaking and tubing. Numerous historic structures dot the park, including a log church, a cabin, an old covered bridge, and even a beautifully preserved home that dates to the 1820s. If you want to stay the night, the park offers a stately inn along with cabins and a campground featuring 213 electric sites, each with its own fire ring.
Tips for snagging a campsite
- You can reserve a campsite at Indiana Turkey Run up to six months in advance through the Indiana Department of Natural Resources website or by calling the Indiana State Park reservation hotline.
- A minimum two-night stay applies for weekend campers (three nights on public holidays). This rule is waived for campsites not booked within three days of the arrival date.
- Same-day reservations are sometimes available in person on a first-come, first-served basis, but getting a spot this way is unlikely on weekends and in summer.
- If you can't find a spot at Turkey Run, fear not: there are plenty of private campgrounds and Hipcamps within a short drive of the park.
When to go
Turkey Run is open year-round, and while autumn is a great time to visit for the colors, summer is by far the most popular time to visit. The Department of Natural Resources runs a variety of public programs throughout the year, including planetarium programs, naturalist lectures, guided winter ice hikes, and regular guided hikes during warmer weather.
Know before you go
- Turkey Run has its own camp store offering food and firewood, and a gas station sits right by the park entrance. If you need to do a more extensive shop, your best bet is to head to the nearby city of Crawfordsville, about a half-hour drive away.
- Six campsites and one cabin at Turkey Run are wheelchair accessible.
- Dogs are allowed but must remain on leashes no longer than six feet at all times.
94%
25 ratings · 3 reviews
October 2021
One of my favorite parks in Indiana and I love camping here. The campground is quiet and private and very wooded, which I love. It's perfect for camping in the spring and fall. Fall is the busiest season because of the beautiful changing leaves, so you have to book early in the year. The facilities are always clean at the electric sites. The trails range from easy to rugged. The park has really unique features like canyons and gulches, and rock formations such as the punch bowl, sandstone, and limestone, so it makes for interesting and challenging trails that incorporate ladders. There's a lot of history to the park that you learn along the way.
Haley B.
5 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2017
They have a 50 meter pool
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Richard C.
8 years on Hipcamp
July 2016
Turkey Run is my most favorite state park in Indiana. It is other worldly. The hiking is great & somewhat challenging. The trail that connects the campground to the park is gorgeous. The rock formations are simply mind blowing. Once inside the park, you have to check out the suspension bridge and then the options are endless. The campground is always packed. I recommend trying to book a campsite well in advance. The sites along the perimeter seem to be larger than those on the inside. We had the first spot by the entrance, which we thought might be loud, but it turned out to be just fine. And in case you run out, there is a restaurant about a mile away from the campground entrance that sells carry out booze!
Julie R.
9 years on Hipcamp