Camping Near Indianapolis, IN
There are 17 campgrounds within driving distance of Indianapolis, IN in the Camphive database, listed below closest-first. The nearest is Brown County State Park, about 44 miles away. 15 of the closest are free. Every listing links to a full page with location, fees, and details.
Looking for no-fee sites? See free camping near Indianapolis (15).
Closest campgrounds to Indianapolis
- Brown County State Park — 44 mi from Indianapolis · IN - Nashville · $20/night · Vistas 6.5
- Raccoon State Recreation Area — 49 mi from Indianapolis · Raccoon State Recreation Area · Vistas 5
- Paynetown — 50 mi from Indianapolis · Paynetown · Vistas 5.5
- Blackwell Campground — 53 mi from Indianapolis · Blackwell Campground · Vistas 6
- Hardin Ridge — 54 mi from Indianapolis · Hardin Ridge · Vistas 5.5
- Hickory Ridge Campground — 55 mi from Indianapolis · Hickory Ridge Campground · Vistas 5
- Miami — 65 mi from Indianapolis · Miami · Vistas 5.6
- TAILWATER SHELTER 2 (BROOKVILLE LAKE) — 66 mi from Indianapolis · TAILWATER SHELTER 2 (BROOKVILLE LAKE) · Vistas 5.6
- TAILWATER SHELTER 1 (BROOKVILLE LAKE) — 66 mi from Indianapolis · TAILWATER SHELTER 1 (BROOKVILLE LAKE) · Vistas 5
- OVERLOOK SHELTER (BROOKVILLE LAKE) — 66 mi from Indianapolis · OVERLOOK SHELTER (BROOKVILLE LAKE) · ~$50/night · Vistas 5.5
- Mounds Area — 66 mi from Indianapolis · Mounds Area · Vistas 5.5
- Quakertown Campground — 67 mi from Indianapolis · Quakertown Campground · Vistas 5.5
- Lost Bridge West — 75 mi from Indianapolis · Lost Bridge West · Vistas 5
- Shirley Creek Campground — 81 mi from Indianapolis · Shirley Creek Campground · Vistas 5.5
- Kilsoquah Camp — 84 mi from Indianapolis · Kilsoquah Camp · Vistas 5
- Youngs Creek Campground — 89 mi from Indianapolis · Youngs Creek Campground · Free · Vistas 5
- Newton-Stewart — 98 mi from Indianapolis · Newton-Stewart · Vistas 5.9
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Camping near Indianapolis FAQ
How far are the nearest campgrounds to Indianapolis?
The closest campground in the Camphive database is Brown County State Park, roughly 44 miles from Indianapolis, IN. The full list on this page is sorted by distance so you can pick by how far you want to drive.
Is there free camping near Indianapolis?
Yes. 15 campgrounds near Indianapolis, IN are free, mostly dispersed sites on BLM land and in national forests. See the free camping near Indianapolis page for the full list.
What is the Vistas score?
Vistas is Camphive's 1-10 scenic rating for every campground, based on the surrounding landscape. This page lists the closest campgrounds first; sort by Vistas on the interactive map to rank by scenery instead.