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Peaceful Waters Campground

3.7 (12 reviews)
Open • 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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View of the pond from Cabin 3; 06/06/16
Michelle F.

Our family of five stayed in the Trapper's Cabin (#3) June 5-8 during a road trip through Indiana and Kentucky. I know my review will not do this place justice - it was everything we wanted and more! First off, the service provided by the owners, Dave and Kathy, is outstanding. Kathy called the day we were arriving to see if wanted to have firewood delivered to the cabin before we arrived. Upon arrival, check in was quick and easy. Kathy was in the office/store and gave us a quick orientation and handed over the keys. She provided us with phone numbers for herself and Dave to use if we needed anything, as well as a security number. As we were settling in, Kathy came by to make sure we had everything we needed. We asked about a basketball and fishing gear, and ten minutes later she and Dave returned with both. This example pretty much spells out the level of service we experienced during our entire stay. Both owners are visible on the property several times throughout the day and it is evident that they take pride in their guests' comfort and satisfaction. The campground consists of 50 or so sites for campers with electric and water hook-ups, seven cabins, and some space for tent camping. Each site has a fire pit with a grill grate attachment and picnic table. The cabins also have additional seating on the porches. There is a large pond in the center of the grounds with fishing as well as canoes and paddleboats you can rent by the hour. At the back of the campground there is a playground, basketball hoop, volleyball court, and horseshoes. There are some sheltered picnic areas near the pond. Finally, there is a walking trail that circles the property. They have free Wi-Fi, which worked well for us most of the time we were there. Our cabin slept six. It was clean when we arrived and the windows were cracked, so it was full of fresh air. As you walked in, there was a table that seated four to one side. On the other side of the room was a small counter area with a mini fridge, coffee maker, and microwave. A large wildlife print blanket/curtain separated the beds from the front area of the cabin. There was one queen bed with a twin bunk above, one double bed, and a twin bed located in a loft area. Although the "bedroom" area was small it was completely functional. There was a small alcove beneath the stairs where you could stow your luggage. The air conditioner was in the bedroom area and was nice and cold the days that we needed it. The loft was surprisingly roomy. I couldn't stand straight up, but it was perfect for children. The twin is a proper bed, not just a mattress on the floor, which was nice. The kids thought the stairs were steep, but I didn't find them to be terribly so. Hanging down the wall from the loft, and also above the front door were two beautiful deer hides that had been sculpted(?) and painted with wildlife images. The front porch of the cabin had two Adirondack chairs with a side table between, a larger round table, and a wicker-style loveseat. Note that these are primitive cabins in that they do not have bathrooms. For toilets and showers, you have to walk to the shower house (a two-minute walk). The bathrooms were exceptionally clean and smelled fresh every time we visited. The showers had good water pressure and nice hot water. I am picky about public restrooms and these were the cleanest I've ever seen. During our stay the kids enjoyed a lot of fishing. They each caught some crappie which we cooked over the fire. Fishing is free and you do not need a license to fish on the grounds. The store sells bait, ice, and firewood for the same price you can find in town. My husband and I enjoyed the peace and relaxation. The name of the campground couldn't be more apt; Peaceful Waters describes it perfectly. We stayed Monday-Wednesday, so there were only a few RVs there. I imagine on the weekends when it is full it would be a bit busier, but I wouldn't let that dissuade me. There is also a trading post on the grounds that has items for sale, as well as tradesmen who you can watch, and even get to try your hand at their crafts. For more info, please see my full review on Old Goat Trading Post. We rented our cabin for about $100/night (I think it was actually $95 plus taxes), so it was a great value for a family on a budget-friendly road trip. I cannot emphasize what a great time we had. We can't wait until we can make it back for a longer stay.

Several wood carvings around the property, this one was by our site
Teresa M.

We stayed August 24-27 I strongly believe where your site is located is going to hugely impact your experience here. For RVs/Trailers, The front is limestone/gravel, not shaded and not private at all, good if you are just planning on parking and going to one of the festivals or site seeing. The side sites 22-27 are more private, spaced out with shade. There are several tent sites with views of the pond. The shower was okay, clean and well maintained. For women, 3 regular showers and one handicap. It's a campground shower house, you can't expect too much. The office lady was super nice and helpful. My biggest complaint is no swimming in the pond, but I understand the liability and it would scare the fish away! The office did have a board with the listing for a local place that had open swimming, and other things. I liked that they shared that information. We had no issues and enjoyed our time. My parents said they will for sure stay here again.

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Turkey Run Campground - The main building. Nice general store with basic supplies and the camp check-in.

Turkey Run Campground

3.3(9 reviews)
4.3 mi

Big campground with a lot of activities. Basketball court, volleyball, etc (no pool, go get a…read morecanoe!). This was my first time to the area and was going off reviews on the internet, which means I was ready for ANY experience around turkey Run to be just awful. Well, when I called to make the reservation, the gentleman on the phone was very polite, efficient, and helpful in selecting a camp spot. We loved our little spot. Now there's not much room between you and your neighbors but it's to be expected of the electric sites. There are primitive spots that seemed to have a bit more privacy. Bathrooms were as clean as you could expect and the shower was free...pretty cold but refreshing after a long hike. Camp store was great, reasonable prices on everything and pretty well stocked. Ice was actually cheaper there than at home (by $.50 but still cheaper!) had no issues with checking in or purchasing from the store. Everyone was helpful and polite. And the "creepy guy in a cart" is security making rounds. He's really nice if you talk to him. We would stay here again.

First time being at turkey run state park Beautiful…read morescenery, horse back riding, camping , they even have an inn there with a pool, everything was amazing, went there for a kayak trip down the river and didn't plan anything very well on my side. Just figured that I would just find myself a shuttle service, although I have been kayaking already for about a month or so, I didn't know that they have a season for it and I was about a week to early. No problem I just wasn't able to go kayaking today but I will be back definitely, I'll just have to do better next time. I'm used to self shuttling. Got some cool souvenirs from the gift shop.

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Turkey Run Campground - Fun for the whole family.

Fun for the whole family.

Turkey Run Campground - Great view of the woods and a ravine.

Great view of the woods and a ravine.

Turkey Run Campground - Primitive campsite #89. Nice and quiet!

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Primitive campsite #89. Nice and quiet!

Sugar Creek Campground & Canoe Rentals - Clean bathrooms with sinks, shelves, mirrors, soap and hand dryers provided

Sugar Creek Campground & Canoe Rentals

3.6(38 reviews)
23.4 mi

This is a wonderful place to go on family hikes. I love the nature center there is lodging and a…read morebig swimming pool my favorite thing is going to Clement's and renting tubes. They have canoes and kayaks as well your Adventure awaits!

When you're polite to someone, it goes a really long way in customer service…read more We made a mistake and booked a campsite for the wrong day. They do not answer their phones and their policy says you must talk to the office for a cancellation. I called several days with no ability to speak with anyone. We did however book our tubing trip for the correct day. When we arrived we tried kindly explaining to the woman our situation. She was immediately combative and argumentative. She immediately went in defense mode. It was incredibly unprofessional and abrasive. We understand we made a mistake however we didn't deserve to be treated that way. Naturally we firmly and persistently argued back as we were approached in such a manner. Ultimately she did end up refunding us (allegedly - we did not receive it yet. But did get confirmation email we were refunded) but it was after a long awkward argument for really no reason. If the woman at the front office was polite from the get go we would have had a much better experience. The gentlemen who ran the tubing, said his name was Kim. He was very kind and professional. I would give this place another go because of his efforts in trying to make the situation more comfortable.

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Sugar Creek Campground & Canoe Rentals - Fun times tubing on sugar creek

Fun times tubing on sugar creek

Sugar Creek Campground & Canoe Rentals - Campground and local area info

Campground and local area info

Sugar Creek Campground & Canoe Rentals - Clean restroom with 3 stalls and 3 showers

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Clean restroom with 3 stalls and 3 showers

Covered Bridge Campground - Rates from April 15th to October 31st.

Covered Bridge Campground

4.5(4 reviews)
3.9 mi

We stayed here during the Covered Bridge Festival Oct. 2012 and 2014…read more First the positives: It is the ONLY full hookup RV park in Rockville, IN. It is within walking distance of the town square and all the venders in the downtown area. The daily rate of $32.00 seems reasonable. The couple who operate the park are friendly and helpfull. The park is attractive, there is laundry facilities (we didn't use them) & bath and shower facilities if you need them ( we didn't use them either). Now the NEGATIVES: If it rains very much the park turns to lots and lots of mud, which it did the week we were there. The park is older & was designed for older RVs, ie 20-25 ft. long & only needed 30Amp hookups. We tripped the breaker a couple of times. We also had electrical problems with the park hookup as did another RVer, his kept going on and off one day. The park is owned by the operators father who if you have a problem refuses to come to the park. He shows up long enough to create a problem then leaves and the couple who run the place are stuck trying to solve what he caused, she says "you'd just have to know my dad", not a good answer. Two of the 3 entries are difficult to maneuver thru if you have a newer (and longer) RV such as a big 5th wheel. Half the park is on the LOW end of the park and if it does rain very much it becomes a real mess, one guy had to spread hay just to pull out and he didn't have a big trailer either. We had a 4 wheel drive Dodge or we probably would not have been able to pull out since we were on the low side of the park. One guy hit the metal corner post at the entry with his trailer ( mostly his fault but still it is a real problem where it's at but it's protecting the power pole that's also located at the entry) not good either. I gave this park 3 stars mainl because the couple who run it are nice and are "stuck" much like we almost were otherwise I'd rate it a TWO !!If you do reserve a site request one on the high side of the park and you'll be better off.

All of the staff were very friendly and easy to talk to. The campground is kept very clean and that…read moreis a plus. It is within walking distance of the square and that is a plus in my book! Will most definitely be going back! Thanks for a great camping experience! :)

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Covered Bridge Campground
Covered Bridge Campground
Covered Bridge Campground

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Fowler Park

Fowler Park

3.4(5 reviews)
34.2 mi

This park/campground has a lot of potential, so that is shading my review a bit higher than I would…read moreotherwise give. While there (I visited just after Labor Day '19), the beach was closed for restoration, the covered bridge was closed for restoration, and the pioneer village was open to walk through, but I missed the pioneer festival that would let me walk into the log cabins. But even without all those features unavailable, the park is lushly wooded with hiking trails, a central lake (Ruble), and campsites along the eastern edge of the water with great views of the lake. There were shelters and a playground available for campers too. I didn't stay overnight, so I can't say how good all those amenities are, but the park looked clean and it seemed those who were camping had plenty of room. The guard at the entrance to the park was friendly and helpful. He provided a map and let me know about which features were under repair. No charge either since it is a county park for those just visiting. Only fees charged are for overnight campers. Although listed as Terre Haute, it is about 7 miles south of I-70. Review #2956

great park nice lake need to do something about family of raccoons before someone gets hurt!…read moreincluding my tent i know of 2 others that the raccoons tore into with campers inside of them also left with a bunch of stings and bites from the red ants after raccons tore the hole in my tent!

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Fowler Park
Fowler Park - Beach on the west side

Beach on the west side

Fowler Park - Ruble Lake overlook

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Ruble Lake overlook

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