Dispersed Camping in Parke County, Indiana
Showing 9 locations in Parke County.
Covered Bridge Campground
A convenient in-town campground offering full hookup sites. Located within walking distance of local dining and services.
Parke County Fairgrounds
County fairgrounds offering grassy sites with electrical hookups, water access, and a dump station on a first-come, first-served basis. Excellent stopover spot, though availability may be limited during the annual county fair.
Peaceful Waters Campground
A developed private campground offering cabins, RV sites, and tent camping. Features a small fishing pond on-site.
Raccoon Lake State Recreation Area
A spacious state recreation area offering camping near the lake. Features both primitive sites and hookups, with active wildlife management and gate security until midnight.
Shades State Park Backpack Campsites
Primitive walk-in backpacking campsites located deep along the park's scenic trail network, offering complete quiet and immersion in nature.
Shades State Park Campground
The main family campground loop at Shades State Park offers spacious, non-electric campsites tucked away under a dense canopy of mature trees. It provides a peaceful, quiet base camp equipped with modern restrooms and water access.
Shades State Park Camping
Shades State Park offers an excellent, primitive-leaning camping experience in western Indiana, featuring a classic non-electric main campground, specialized youth group sites, and primitive hike-in backpacking campsites. Known for its deeply shaded woodlands, sandstone gorges, and rugged hiking, this park is a favorite for nature lovers seeking a peaceful retreat.
Shades State Park Youth Tent Area
A dedicated, primitive group tent camping area specifically set aside for youth groups, scouts, and designated organizations.
Turkey Run State Park Campground
Highly regarded state park campground with wooded, paved, or concrete sites. Features access to excellent hiking trails, clean historic bathhouses with warm water, and varied site sizes.