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Camping for boating and paddling in Indiana
18 camps in Indiana that list boating and paddling or mention it in their description. 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 85°F and lows near 64°F.
Best areas for boating and paddling
- Around Santa Claus5 camps for boating and paddling within 25 miles
- Around Crawfordsville3 camps for boating and paddling within 25 miles
- Around Marion3 camps for boating and paddling within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in Indiana are good for boating and paddling?
18 camps that list boating and paddling or mention it in their description; 1 of them are free.
When is the best time to go?
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 85°F and lows near 64°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 50% also offer hiking, 44% also offer fishing, 28% also offer biking.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open boating & paddling in IndianaThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
Chellberg Farm Picnic SheltersFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalIndiana Dunes National Park hugs 15 miles (24 km) of the southern shore of Lake Michigan and has much to offer. Whether you enjoy scouting for rare species of birds or flying kites on the…
View camp →- Lost Bridge WestFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
This recreation area is part of [Salamonie Lake](http://www.recreation.gov/recreationalAreaDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&recAreaId=374&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
View camp → - Hardin RidgeFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
This recreation area is part of [Monroe Lake](http://www.recreation.gov/recreationalAreaDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&recAreaId=369&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)
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Tailwater Shelter 2 (Brookville Lake)Federal campground · Reservable · Cell signalThe Tailwater 2 Shelter is located at the base of Brookville Lake Dam.9136 SR101 Brookville, Indiana 47012 Visitors enjoy the accessibility to cold water trout fishing in the tailwater and…
View camp →- PaynetownFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
This recreation area is part of [Monroe Lake](http://www.recreation.gov/recreationalAreaDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&recAreaId=369&agencyCode=130)
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