You might have heard of Indiana’s best amusement park, but did you know that said park also has an epic campground? Honestly, we feel like it might just be the best camping in Indiana. It sits in the shadow of Indiana Beach, often being overlooked by tourists because they don’t even realize it’s there. Locals, however, know all about it, and they couldn’t love it more! It’s the delightful Indiana Beach campground, and it’s a blast and a half attached to the best waterpark in Indiana!

Lake Shafer is located in Monticello, Indiana, and it's one of two reservoirs in the area.
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It's sparkling, blue, and chilly year-round.
Lake Shafer is probably best known for Indiana Beach Amusement Park, which sits right on top of it. It's the best water park in Indiana... at least we think so!
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Also alongside the lake, though, is an epic campground that one could essentially call an "outdoor resort"; it's got hundreds of campsites - primitive and modern - and more amenities than you could ever imagine.
There are so many options to choose from just for camping, let alone all the other fun stuff.
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Take your pick of tent sites (with or without electricity and hookups), RV sites with the works, quaint cabins, fancier cabins, and more. No matter what your taste in camping is, Indiana Beach Campgrounds has you covered.

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There is also a KOA, so if you prefer staying on the grounds of those, you're still golden.
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Don't have a tent? Not to worry. The campsite has tents available with varied amenities. Make sure to check the website for the most up-to-date information on tent rentals and options.
So, other than camping, what is there to do?
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In one word? PLENTY. In another? TONS. If you're not a fan of lake swimming, there's a pool you can lounge in instead. There is also a dog park, wifi, mini golf, plenty of fishing, and so much more.
There are some pretty unique amenities onsite as well, including (but not limited to) a full basketball court, a splash pad, a game center... we could go on.
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Campers also get a discount on tickets to the amusement park, as well as transportation from the campground to get you there.
The grounds are busiest on the weekends, so plan accordingly.
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The campgrounds are open from May to the end of October, so there's plenty of time during the year to enjoy the scenery and amenities. Indiana Beach 2023 is on as scheduled!

For a full list of amenities, more pictures, reservations, pricing, and more, be sure to visit the official Indiana Beach Campground website.

What do you think? Do you plan on doing any camping this summer? Tell us your plans in the comments!

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  1. What’s the best water park in Indiana?

Indiana may not exactly be synonymous with the water park, but that definitely doesn’t mean we don’t have any. The “best” is subjective, of course, but there are a few worth mentioning, such as:  

  • Pine Lake Waterpark – This waterpark in Indiana is located in Berne and makes for the perfect day trip. Berne is adorable, too!  
  • Tropicanoe Cove – Located in Lafayette, this Indiana water park is so much more than a public pool; it’s a public water park!  
  • Splashin’ Safari – This waterpark is located in Santa Claus at Holiday World, and it’s absolutely perfect for the whole family or even a date night.  

Learn more about five of the best water parks in Indiana.   

  1. Where are some of the best places to go camping in Indiana?

Indiana’s an awesome state for those who enjoy camping in the great outdoors; there are so many awesome places to go camping in Indiana that it’s tough to mention them all on one page! Some of the best places to go camping in Indiana are places like:  

  • Pokagon State Park – This stunning Indiana state park is famous for its beauty, and can you imagine waking up here? Awesome!  
  • Clifty Falls State Park – Okay, so maybe all of Indiana’s state parks are amazing for camping, but Clifty Falls is one of our favorites. Waterfall camping? We think yes.  
  • Monroe Lake – Did you know you can go beach camping in Indiana? Well, now you do.  

Interested in primitive camping? Learn more about the best places for primitive camping in Indiana.  

  1. What are some other wonderful campgrounds in Indiana?

Obviously, the above-mentioned spots are far from the only ones in the state. Since there are literally too many awesome campgrounds in Indiana to mention, we can only shout out a few:  

  • Indiana Dunes National Park – The campgrounds at this awesome National Park in Indiana are second to none. If you’re a fan of camping by the lake, this one’s for you.  
  • Hardy Lake State Park – Skip the crowds at Indiana Dunes National Park and camp lakeside anyway at Hardy Lake.  
  • O’Bannon Woods State Park – This Indiana state park is full of awesome things to check out, and you’ll want to spend the night to make sure you do it all.  

Learn more about these year-round campgrounds in Indiana. 

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