Indiana is an awesome state with more than its fair share of awesome things to do. Camping is one of those things, for sure, and we can’t stress enough just how many spots scattered around the state are worth a visit no matter what time of year it is. There are a lot of places that offer year-round camping in Indiana, and here are some of our favorites:
- Indiana Dunes State Park
Tom Gill/Flickr Not only is Indiana Dunes State Park one of the straight-up most beautiful state parks in the country, but it’s also open all year for your camping pleasure. It offers both primitive and modern campsites, and during the winter, there’s a heated family restroom on the grounds, too.
Address: 1600 North 25 E, Chesterton, Indiana, 46304
- Ouabache State Park
Christine/Flickr Pronounced exactly like the river (“Wabash”), Ouabache State Park is a mecca for boating and fishing enthusiasts. In the colder months, it’s got two cozy, heated comfort stations open, so you’ll be comfortable even during the chilliest times of the year.
Address: 4930 IN-201, Bluffton, Indiana, 46714
- Hardy Lake State Park
Hardy Lake/Facebook Hardy Lake State Park is perfect for folks who prefer smaller campgrounds. It offers primitive and modern sites all year, and sunrises over the lake are to die for!
Address: 4171 East Harrod Road, Scottsburg, Indiana, 47170
- Harmonie State Park
Harmonie State Park/Facebook We don’t even know where to begin when it comes to reasons you ought to camp at Harmonie State Park at least once. On top of your more traditional camping grounds, it also has a pool and a playground, and it’s pet-friendly. Water is available even in winter.
Address: 3451 Harmonie State Park Road, New Harmony, Indiana, 47631
- Charlestown State Park
Charlestown State Park/Facebook There are so many crazy and interesting things to do here that you might have to visit more than one time! Charlestown State Park is home to Rose Island, an abandoned theme park like something out of an urban explorer’s dream. Take your pick from 192 campsites all through the year.
Address: 12500 Highway 62, Charlestown, Indiana, 47111
- O’Bannon Woods State Park
Paul Martin/AllTrails O’Bannon Woods is great for folks who like larger, busier campgrounds. Like the rest of the parks on this list, O’Bannon State Park offers up both primitive and modern campsites for your trip.
Address: 7234 Old Forest Road SW, Corydon, Indiana, 47112
- Versailles State Park
Anna Hesser/Flickr Versailles is a super-interesting town in and of itself, so it’s no surprise that the nearby state park is just as intriguing. Campground C is open year-round, and luckily for those of us who enjoy peace and quiet, it’s a smaller ground.
Address: 1387 East IN-50, Versailles, Indiana, 47042
- Whitewater Memorial State Park
Lucie Pohranova/Flickr The best thing about camping here is that the campsites are large, so you’ll have lots of room to stretch out. It’s kid-friendly and good for the entire family, too.
Address: 1418 South SR-101, Liberty, Indiana, 47353
The most awesome part of this list is that when it comes to camping year-round in Indiana, these aren’t even all of your options! If for some reason none of the items on this list strike your fancy (we don’t think that will be the case anyway), there are lots more you can choose from.
Tom Gill/Flickr
Not only is Indiana Dunes State Park one of the straight-up most beautiful state parks in the country, but it’s also open all year for your camping pleasure. It offers both primitive and modern campsites, and during the winter, there’s a heated family restroom on the grounds, too.
Address: 1600 North 25 E, Chesterton, Indiana, 46304
Christine/Flickr
Pronounced exactly like the river (“Wabash”), Ouabache State Park is a mecca for boating and fishing enthusiasts. In the colder months, it’s got two cozy, heated comfort stations open, so you’ll be comfortable even during the chilliest times of the year.
Address: 4930 IN-201, Bluffton, Indiana, 46714
Hardy Lake/Facebook
Hardy Lake State Park is perfect for folks who prefer smaller campgrounds. It offers primitive and modern sites all year, and sunrises over the lake are to die for!
Address: 4171 East Harrod Road, Scottsburg, Indiana, 47170
Harmonie State Park/Facebook
We don’t even know where to begin when it comes to reasons you ought to camp at Harmonie State Park at least once. On top of your more traditional camping grounds, it also has a pool and a playground, and it’s pet-friendly. Water is available even in winter.
Address: 3451 Harmonie State Park Road, New Harmony, Indiana, 47631
Charlestown State Park/Facebook
There are so many crazy and interesting things to do here that you might have to visit more than one time! Charlestown State Park is home to Rose Island, an abandoned theme park like something out of an urban explorer’s dream. Take your pick from 192 campsites all through the year.
Address: 12500 Highway 62, Charlestown, Indiana, 47111
Paul Martin/AllTrails
O’Bannon Woods is great for folks who like larger, busier campgrounds. Like the rest of the parks on this list, O’Bannon State Park offers up both primitive and modern campsites for your trip.
Address: 7234 Old Forest Road SW, Corydon, Indiana, 47112
Anna Hesser/Flickr
Versailles is a super-interesting town in and of itself, so it’s no surprise that the nearby state park is just as intriguing. Campground C is open year-round, and luckily for those of us who enjoy peace and quiet, it’s a smaller ground.
Address: 1387 East IN-50, Versailles, Indiana, 47042
Lucie Pohranova/Flickr
The best thing about camping here is that the campsites are large, so you’ll have lots of room to stretch out. It’s kid-friendly and good for the entire family, too.
Address: 1418 South SR-101, Liberty, Indiana, 47353
Have you ever camped out at any of these beautiful state parks during a time when most people wouldn’t dream of camping outdoors? Tell us your tales of survival in the comments!
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Address: 1600 N 25 E, Chesterton, IN 46304, USAAddress: 4930 IN-201, Bluffton, IN 46714, USAAddress: 4171 E Harrod Rd, Scottsburg, IN 47170, USAAddress: 3451 Harmonie State Park Rd, New Harmony, IN 47631, USAAddress: 12500 IN-62, Charlestown, IN 47111, USAAddress: 7234 Old Forest Rd SW, Corydon, IN 47112, USAAddress: 1387 US-50, Versailles, IN 47042, USAAddress: 1418 State Rte 101, Liberty, IN 47353, USA
