Indiana State Parks
Camping Rates and Rules


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Camping Rates

Note: Following are the rates for all possible types of camping available at Indiana State Parks and Reservoirs in general.
State Parks and Reservoirs are not guaranteed to have any or all of these types of camping.
Please refer to the information page of a particular State Park or Reservoir for information on the specific types of camping available at that location.

Description
Summer Rates
(per night)
This Includes
Class AA (Brookville and Mississinewa reservoirs only)
$30.00

Sewage/water/electrical hookup, picnic table, parking spur, fire ring, modern restrooms/showers

Class A
(modern)
$22.00
electrical hookup, picnic table, fire ring, parking spur, drinking water supply in area, modern restrooms/showers
Class B
$13.00
picnic table, fire ring, parking spur, drinking water supply in area, modern restrooms/showers
Class C
(primitive)
$10.00
picnic table, fire ring, parking spur drinking water supply in area, pit toilet (no showers or restrooms)
Rally
$10.00

Groups of 5 or more camping units (families) drinking water supply near campground, pit toilet

Advance reservation required (2 weeks by mail or through the date desired in person Monday through Friday.)

$25 deposit which will be credited toward total bill plus $6 handling fee

Canoe
or
Backpack
$10.00

Located in remote areas or near waterways

Water source in general area, picnic tables, fire ring (rate dependent upon facilities available)

Canoe: Chain O'Lakes, Shades and Tippecanoe River State Parks

Backpack: Shades State Park, Patoka Lake and Clark State Forest.

Youth Tent
$2.00 per person

Groups of 10 or more with campers under 21 years and their adult leaders. available to public, semi-public and not-for-profit groups only. Tent camping only.

Fire rings/picnic tables, pit toilets (no showers or restrooms), drinking water supply near campground

$20.00 deposit which will be credited toward total bill plus $6.00 handling fee.

Horsemen's A Site
$25.00

Tie-up for 6 horses at each site

Annual Horse Tag needed for each horse

Horsemen's B Site
$19.00

Tie-up for 6 horses at each site

Annual Horse Tag needed for each horse

Horsemen's A Site
$12.00

Tie-up for 6 horses at each site

Annual Horse Tag needed for each horse

Senior Citizen Discount

The rates will be in effect on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights during the months of April, May, August, September and October. The goal of this program is to encourage senior citizens who may be able to camp on a more flexible schedule to do so.

Any senior citizen age 60 or older will be able to register for a campsite at reduced fee Sunday through Wednesday, except holiday weekends, during the months of April, May, September and October 2002. Class AA sites at Brookville, Mississinewa and Charlestown would be reduced from $30.00 to $23.00; Class A from $22.00 to $17.00; Horse A from $25.00 to $19.00; Class B from $16.00 to $12.00; Horse B from $19.00 to $15.00; Class C from $10.00 to $8.00; and Horse C from $12.00 to $9.00.

The senior citizen must be present at the time of registration to be eligible for this discount.

NOTE: For campground reservations there is a $6 fee per reservation.

Campground Rules
Do your part to make sure everyone has a safe and enjoyable camping experience.
Pets · Many family pets do not seem to enjoy the camping experience nearly as much as their humans. The unfamiliarity and confusion of a busy campground and being constantly on a leash seem to upset some animals. Excessive noise and not cleaning up after pets leads to many complaints from other campers. Campers are responsible for their pets at all times. Do not leave them unattended. Pets must be on a leash 6 feet or less, in length.
Tables · Each site is outfitted with one picnic table. Borrowing tables from other sites is not allowed and creates discord when they must be retrieved for the site from which they were taken.
Vehicles · Reducing congestion and visitor safety are the reasons for the "one mode of transportation per site" rule.
Alcohol · is strictly forbidden at Indiana Dunes State Park and in all youth camps. At other properties, both daily visitors and campers are asked to be responsible when drinking alcohol. Possession of alcohol by persons under the age of 21 is against the law in Indiana; and this will be enforced.
Quiet Hours · are from 11 p.m. until 6 a.m. At night, voices carry so moderation is essential.
Check-out time · is 2 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 5 p.m. on Sunday and holidays. If you plan to renew your registration, please do so by 10 a.m.
Nails and wires · for suspending lanterns and patio lights can cause serious damage to trees. Burn damage permanently scars or kills trees.
Fires and Firewood · Fires may be built only in the fire rings provided. Collecting firewood in state parks is prohibited. Firewood is for sale at the park concession or campground store.

Group Camps
One legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps movement in Indiana endures through Group Camps at six Indiana State Parks. In addition, a newer facility is available at Wyandotte Woods SRA. Although each site is unique, all offer sleeping quarters with cots or bunks but no linens. Most have a kitchen and dining hall with dishes/utensils and a shower-restroom facility. All operate through the summer; some also have limited winter usage available at reduced rates. (An damage deposit or an advance payment on the rental fee will be required, also sales tax is added unless group is exempt.) For more information on group camps, contact the property manager.
Lincoln State Park Camp Lincoln accommodates 155 (base $250/night)
McCormick's Creek State Park Camp McCormick/Camp Na-Wa-Kwa accommodates 100 (base $160/night)
Pokagon State Park Camp Mitig accommodates 120 (base $190/night)
Versailles State Park Camp Laughery accommodates 120 (base $190/night)
Shakamak State Park Camp Shakamak accommodates 270 (base $430/night)
Tippecanoe River State Park Camp Potawatomi accommodates 160 (base $260/night)
Wyandotte Woods SRA Camp Wyandotte accommodates 100 (base $160/night)
For off-season rates call the property you wish to visit. These rates are in effect from November 1 thru March 31 except at Wyandotte Woods.


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