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Best campgrounds near Knightstown, IN
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park™ Camp-Resort: Knightstown
Knightstown, IN (4 miles away)
$$$$$
(135 sites)
+8
Cornerstone Retreat Center and Campground
New Castle, IN (9 miles away)
$$$$$
(100 sites)
+9
Westwood Park
New Castle, IN (9 miles away)
$$$$$
(46 sites)
+3
Walnut Ridge Campground
New Castle, IN (11 miles away)
$$$$$
(160 sites)
+6
S and H Campground
Greenfield, IN (17 miles away)
$$$$$
(350 sites)
+8
Summit Lake State Park
New Castle, IN (19 miles away)
$$$$$
(114 sites)
+8
Mystic Waters Campground
Pendleton, IN (19 miles away)
$$$$$
(100 sites)
+3
Mystic Waters Outdoor Escape & Family Campground
Pendleton, IN (19 miles away)
Indianapolis KOA Holiday
Greenfield, IN (20 miles away)
$$$$$
(205 sites)
+8
Mounds State Park
Anderson, IN (22 miles away)
$$$$$
(75 sites)
+6
Glo Wood Campground
Pendleton, IN (22 miles away)
$$$$$
(60 sites)
+4
Muncie RV Resort
Anderson, IN (23 miles away)
$$$$$
(108 sites)
+15
Most common amenities
Pet friendly Grills Toilets Dump station Tables Playground Showers Firewood Internet Laundry
Campgrounds near Knightstown, Indiana
Knightstown sits in Henry County in east-central Indiana, roughly 25 miles east of Indianapolis along the US 40 corridor. The area offers a mix of family-oriented RV resorts, a large state park, and small private campgrounds, all within a short drive of the town.
The closest full-service option is Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp-Resort: Knightstown, a themed family resort on State Road 109 with full hookups, a fishing lake, and organized activities. Westwood Park and Cornerstone Retreat Center and Campground sit within a similar radius, offering quieter, more traditional camping. Walnut Ridge Campground, near New Castle, adds 160 concrete and stone RV sites with 30- and 50-amp electric and water, suited to big rigs.
For public land, Summit Lake State Park lies northeast of Knightstown near New Castle. The 2,680-acre property is centered on an 800-acre lake and is managed by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. Together these options cover most RV travel styles, from resort-style stays with kids to lakeside state-park camping.
Things to do around Knightstown
Water recreation anchors most trips. Summit Lake State Park offers fishing for bass, crappie, yellow perch, channel catfish, walleye, and sunfish, plus paddle boat, rowboat, and canoe rentals. The entire lake is idle-speed only, which keeps conditions calm for kayaks and small boats. A swimming beach with a modern bathhouse operates from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Hikers have four easy-to-moderate trails at Summit Lake, including a prairie loop and an accessible Beach Trail. Birders come for waterfowl and migratory species such as sandhill crane, bald eagle, and osprey.
At Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp-Resort: Knightstown, families get a pool, fishing lake, gem mining, pedal karts, wagon rides, and themed weekend events with Yogi Bear character appearances. Historic downtown Knightstown, the Hoosier Gym, and Indianapolis attractions are all within easy driving range.
Camping spots and RV parks near Knightstown, IN
Seasonal patterns in the Knightstown area
- spring
March - May
61° / 39°F 102 mmMild and wet; private parks reopen in April
- summer
June - August
84° / 63°F 107 mmPeak season; lakefront sites book out early
- fall
September - November
64° / 43°F 76 mmCool and drier; themed weekends draw crowds
- winter
December - February
37° / 21°F 64 mmCold; most private parks closed; state park stays open
The private resorts around Knightstown run a spring-to-fall season. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp-Resort: Knightstown typically operates from April into early November, with the busiest weekends built around themed events, holidays, and school breaks. Walnut Ridge Campground and other private parks in Henry County follow a similar warm-season schedule, with seasonal sites filling early in the year.
Summit Lake State Park is open year-round, but its amenities are seasonal. The swimming beach runs Memorial Day through Labor Day, and boat rentals and interpretive programs follow a similar window. Late spring and early fall offer mild weather, lower humidity, and lighter crowds; summer weekends and holidays fill fastest, especially lakefront sites.
Winter camping is possible at Summit Lake for self-contained rigs, with ice fishing and cross-country skiing when conditions allow. Blue-green algae advisories can appear on the lake during warm months, so check current water-quality notices before swimming.
Top Hosts near Knightstown, IN
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How to book campgrounds near Knightstown
Summit Lake State Park uses the Indiana DNR reservation system at indianastateparks.reserveamerica.com. Electric campsites can be booked up to six months in advance and are available the same day if open. Shelters have a longer twelve-month window and require booking at least two days ahead. Summer weekends, holiday weeks, and lakefront sites go quickly, so reserve early.
Private parks handle their own bookings. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp-Resort: Knightstown takes reservations by phone and through its website, with themed weekends often selling out weeks in advance. Walnut Ridge Campground, Westwood Park, and Cornerstone Retreat Center and Campground each manage bookings directly. For RV renters, confirm site length, hookup type, and any pet or golf-cart policies at time of booking.
What to expect on the ground
Sites in the Knightstown area vary widely. Summit Lake State Park has 120 electric sites with water hookups and modern comfort stations, split between an open loop with level pads and a wooded loop with some sloped sites. Water spigots are shared between neighboring sites, so a longer hose helps. Rangers enforce quiet hours and park rules closely.
Walnut Ridge Campground offers 160 concrete or stone pads with 30- and 50-amp service and water, with big-rig pull-throughs and back-in sites for shorter rigs. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp-Resort: Knightstown provides full hookups, pull-throughs for larger rigs, a dump station, laundry, and Wi-Fi.
Cell coverage is generally reliable across the area. Groceries, fuel, and RV supplies are easy to find in Knightstown, New Castle, and Greenfield.
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Frequently asked questions about campgrounds near Knightstown, IN
How do I choose the right campsite for my RV?
Start with the practical stuff: site length, the hookups you need, and whether it's a back-in or pull-through. Camping conditions in the U.S. vary by region and elevation, so check the local season, road access, and reservation requirements before you book. Federal campgrounds use Recreation.gov and state parks each have their own systems. Learn more.
How much are RV campsites near Knightstown, IN?
Campsite prices near Knightstown, IN depend on the type of campground. State park sites typically run $20-$45 with hookups. Private RV parks in town often run $40-$100, with tourist-hub locations charging more. Nearby Forest Service or Bureau of Land Management sites are usually $10-$25, often without hookups.
Is there any free camping near Knightstown, IN?
Free camping near Knightstown, IN depends on what federal public land is in driving distance. Bureau of Land Management and Forest Service land usually allows up to 14 days of dispersed camping at one spot. Check fire restrictions before you head out. Learn more about free camping.
Can I book a campsite through RVezy?
Not directly. RVezy doesn't handle campsite reservations, but each campground listing links to the operator's website or booking page when one's available.
What's the best time to go camping near Knightstown, IN?
Camping near Knightstown, IN works best in the shoulder seasons, with spring and fall hitting the sweet spot in most of the country. Summer is peak in northern climates; winter is peak in the southern and desert states. Local weather and elevation drive the specifics.
How far are RV campgrounds from Knightstown, IN?
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Where are dump stations near Knightstown, IN?
Dump stations near Knightstown, IN are usually at private RV parks and state park campgrounds, sometimes for a fee if you're not staying overnight. RVDumpsites.net maps the nearest options.
What's the best time of year to rent a RV in Knightstown, IN?
Renting a RV in Knightstown, IN works best in the shoulder seasons (April-May and September-October) across most of the U.S. Peak rental demand runs June through August nationwide, while the snowbird stretch from December through March drives winter demand in the southern states and southwest deserts.
What's the best time of year to rent an RV in Knightstown, IN?
RV rentals in Knightstown, IN peak from June through August when school is out. Shoulder months (April, May, September, October) usually have better availability and lower rates. Winter is high season for snowbird destinations in Florida, Arizona, Texas, and southern California.
Can I have an RV delivered to my home or campground in Knightstown, IN?
Yes. Many RVezy hosts in the U.S. deliver and set up at your home, a campground, or a destination. It's especially useful for first-time renters and for trips into remote areas where backing in a big rig isn't fun.
Can the RV be delivered near Knightstown, IN?
In most cases, yes. A lot of U.S. hosts offer to drop off the RV near Knightstown, IN at your driveway, a campground, or wherever you're starting your trip. It saves you the drive and the setup.
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