This Waterpark Campground In Indiana Belongs At The Top Of Your Summer Bucket List
When it comes to summer fun, nothing beats one of the best amusement parks in Indiana. Featuring rides and overnight accommodations, this waterpark campground belongs on your bucket list.
There’s a little something here for everyone, so don’t be shy about bringing the whole family. Scroll on for more information.
First of all, let's talk about those accommodations. Guests can stay in Monticello at IB Crow Campground and choose to camp in a tent, RV, or cabin. By staying here, you'll be close to all the action and enjoy extra amenities.
The campground has three playgrounds, swimming pools, mini golf, games, a bakery, laundry, and more. Guests also enjoy access to Lake Shafer where boating is allowed.
The main feature of this waterpark campground is the amusement park. Located about 30 miles north of Lafayette, this is the state's premier summer vacation spot.
This excellent park has a long, fascinating history. In short, it began as Ideal Beach in 1926 when it was just a beach and bathhouse. The first rides were added in 1947, and in 1950, the name was changed to Indiana Beach. Throughout the 1990s, many of the water attractions were added. Learn more by checking out the parks's website, which is listed below.
As far as water activities go, guests enjoy six water slides, a lazy river, a splash pad, a water roller coaster, and a unique swimming area with sand to represent the beach.
Additional water-themed activities include bumper boats and a paddle wheel river boat.
As for the rest of the park, there are roller coasters, a Ferris wheel, bumper cars, a haunted castle, a carousel, and many other high-flying attractions that will make your heart go "boom."
Of course, there are also many places to eat. In addition to sweets from The Sugar Shack, patrons enjoy burgers, hot dogs, pizza, tacos, ice cream, and much more here.
There are also many places to shop for gifts and suvenirs, as well as coffee shops and more upscale dining options.
Indiana Beach Amusement & Water Park Resort is located at 5224 E Indiana Beach Rd., Monticello, IN 47960, and it is generally open by 11 a.m. and closes at 8 p.m. on weeknights and 11 p.m. on weekends. Though the park had its opening weekend May 12, 2018, daily admissions begins June 8, 2018. Check its website or Facebook page for exact dates and times of operation.
An Illinois transplant who grew up and went to school in Indiana for 22 years, Elizabeth holds a BFA in creative writing and has enjoyed traveling across the country and parts of Europe. She has visited half of the states, as well as parts of Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean, and regularly travels home to the Hoosier State to see friends and family. With more than five years of writing experience, Elizabeth’s articles have been featured on several websites, and her poetry and short stories have been published in multiple literary journals.
