RV Parks near Bloomington, IN
Whether it’s a quick overnight or a full weekend away, Bloomington sits within easy reach of dozens of RV parks and campgrounds. We rank every option by actual drive time from the city, so you can match a destination to the hours you’re willing to spend behind the wheel — then narrow it down by the amenities that matter, from hookups to pet-friendly sites.
6 campgrounds listed. (Distance is approximate.)
Showing 6 of 6 campgrounds.
Ransburg Scout Reservation
10 mi · ~0.2 h from Bloomington
Rates on request
- Tent sites
In Bloomington, IN, Ransburg Scout Reservation is a campground suited to RV and tent stays. Facilities feature tent sites. Located at 7599 Waldrip Creek Road in Bloomington, IN 47401. Roughly 10 miles from downtown Bloomington. Its proximity to Bloomington makes day trips easy. Contact the operator for current rates, availability, and reservations.
Pine Loop campground
10 mi · ~0.2 h from Bloomington
Free
- Tent sites
Located on Monroe Lake, these two cabins have electricity, centralized water, a vault toilet, and offer great views and access to the lake.
Blackwell Horse Camp
13 mi · ~0.2 h from Bloomington
Free
- Tent sites
Blackwell Campground has long been a popular destination and overnight camping area for equestrians. Other campers are also welcome although the facilities are geared to provide for horses. Vault toilets and a potable water hydrant is available but no fire rings or picnic tables are provided. The camp is along Tower Ridge Road in the center of the Charles Deam Wilderness area, approximately one mile from Highway 446. The camp also is a trailhead for the Charles C. Deam Wilderness trail system. There is a picnic shelter at the site, a loading area for people to easily mount horses, including pe
Hickory Ridge Horse Camp
18 mi · ~0.3 h from Bloomington
Free
- Tent sites
Hickory Ridge Campground is designed for horse camping, however, any National Forest visitor is welcome to camp at no cost. It is a primitive campground but accessible vault toilets, and hitching racks. Day use parking is also provided. Trail permits are required for horse and bicycle use on the Hickory Ridge Trail system. Camping limited to a period of time not to exceed 14 days in any 30 day period, or more than 30 days in a calendar year
Shirley Creek Horse Camp
36 mi · ~0.7 h from Bloomington
Free
- Tent sites
A primitive campground free of charge with a vault toilet, fire rings, picnic tables, hitching racks, and seasonal non-potable water. The campground is designed for horse camping, however, any national forest visitor is welcome to camp there. A 19.4 mile trail system is available for hiking, mountain biking and horse riding. Day use parking is also available free at the campground. Trail use permits are required when using a horse or bicycle on the Shirley Creek Trail. No Camping in excess of 14 days in a 28 day period and more than 28 days in a calendar year
Terre Haute Campground
47 mi · ~0.8 h from Bloomington
Rates on request
- Tent sites
In Bloomington, IN, Terre Haute Campground is a campground suited to RV and tent stays. Facilities feature tent sites. About 47 miles out from the city center. The address is 5995 East Sony Drive, Bloomington, IN 47802. It leans toward tent and pop-up campers. Contact the operator for current rates, availability, and reservations.