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Camping in Indiana
390 places to camp in Indiana: 23 national forest and federal campgrounds, 13 free dispersed and primitive spots, 354 private campgrounds and RV parks. The best camping months are May–Oct, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 84°F and lows near 64°F.
Best areas to camp
- Around Bloomington81 camps in the area within 25 miles
- Around Auburn43 camps in the area within 25 miles
- Around Santa Claus32 camps in the area within 25 miles
- Around Rensselaer32 camps in the area within 25 miles
- Around Terre Haute30 camps in the area within 25 miles
Questions
When is the best time to camp in Indiana?
The best camping months are May–Oct, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 84°F and lows near 64°F.
Is there free camping in Indiana?
Yes: 16 free or dispersed spots, mostly on national forest and BLM land.
Will I have cell signal camping in Indiana?
At about 99% of camps, at least one carrier has 4G or better (FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous). Plan for no signal on trails.
Filter by camp type, amenities and activities, fly over any camp in 3D, then plan your trip.
Open Indiana in Find campsThis week's picks
A different handful each week. Tap a camp to see it from above, check the weather and plan the drive.
- Newton-StewartFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
This recreation area is part of [Patoka Lake](http://www.recreation.gov/recreationalAreaDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&recAreaId=372&agencyCode=130)
View camp → - Raccoon State Recreation AreaFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
This recreation area is part of [Cecil M. Harden Lake](http://www.recreation.gov/recreationalAreaDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&recAreaId=365&agencyCode=130)
View camp → - Shirley Creek CampgroundFederal campground · Free · Cell signal
Shirley Creek Campground is a primitive campground with pit toilets, hitching racks, and water for livestock. The campground is designed for horse camping, however, any National Forest…
View camp → - Mounds AreaFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
This recreation area is part of [Brookville Lake](http://www.recreation.gov/recreationalAreaDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&recAreaId=353&agencyCode=130)
View camp → - Wabash River CampOther / private · First come, first served · Cell signal
This area is only for 1 night stays for canoe camping
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Free camping in Indiana
16 spots cost nothing: dispersed sites on national forest and BLM land and free campgrounds. Most have no water or toilets, and stays are usually limited to 14 days.
- Dispersed site #21 · 7 mi E of Smithville-SandersDispersed / primitive · Free · Cell signal
sometimes submerged due to flooding
View camp → - Shirley Creek CampgroundFederal campground · Free · Cell signal
Shirley Creek Campground is a primitive campground with pit toilets, hitching racks, and water for livestock. The campground is designed for horse camping, however, any National Forest…
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