Best camping near Bloomington
22 campgrounds · 22 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Bloomington, Indiana — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 22 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Tent Area B
Good
9.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 70°F
The Tent Area B camping area in Indiana is located within the Shades State Park, which offers stunning views of the sandstone cliffs, deep ravines, and dense forests. The nearby…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 20 things to do within 15 mi
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T⛰
#2
Tent Area C
Good
9.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 70°F
The Tent Area C camping area in Indiana is a beautiful destination that offers stunning surrounding views of lush forests and sprawling countryside. The campground is conveniently…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 20 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Tent Area D
Good
9.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 70°F
The Tent Area D camping area in Indiana is a picturesque campground located in the heart of the Hoosier National Forest. With stunning views of the forest and nearby Monroe Lake…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 20 things to do within 15 mi
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P⛰
#4
Paynetown State Rec Area - Monroe Lake
Good
9.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 70°F
Paynetown State Recreation Area is a popular camping destination located on Monroe Lake in Indiana. The campground offers a variety of amenities to enhance the camping experience…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 20 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Tent Area E
Good
9.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 70°F
The tent camping area in Indiana is a perfect escape from the hustle-bustle of urban life, offering visitors breathtaking views of the surrounding natural beauty. The campground…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 20 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Ransburg Scout Reservation
Good
10.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 70°F
Ransburg Scout Reservation is a popular camping area located in the state of Indiana. It offers a range of amenities that make it an ideal destination for campers. The campground…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 21 things to do within 15 mi
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H⛰
#7
Hardin Ridge
Good
10.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 70°F
Hardin Ridge camping area, located in the state of Indiana, is a picturesque and well-equipped campground for nature enthusiasts. The campground offers various amenities to ensure…
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B⛰
#8
B & D
Good
11.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 70°F
B & D Camping Area, located in the state of Indiana, offers a variety of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides spacious and well-maintained camping sites…
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#9
Horseman's Camp
Good
16.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 69°F
Horseman's Camp is a popular camping area located in the state of Indiana. This campground offers a wide range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay for campers. It features…
Why 89: live conditions (good) · 22 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Yellowwood State Forest
Good
16.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 69°F
Yellowwood State Forest, located in Indiana, offers a beautiful camping experience with breathtaking views of the surrounding wilderness. The campground offers 80 camping sites…
Why 89: live conditions (good) · 22 things to do within 15 mi
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B⛰
#11
Blackwell Horsecamp
Good
12.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 70°F
Blackwell Horsecamp is a primitive camping area located in Indiana, perfect for horseback riders and nature enthusiasts. The campground offers 25 first-come-first-serve campsites…
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B⛰
#12
Brown County State Park
Good
19.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 69°F
Brown County State Park camping area in Indiana offers visitors breathtaking views of the surrounding forests and hills. The park has numerous nearby activities including hiking…
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#13
Pine Loop campground
Good
9.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 70°F
Pine Loop Campground is a popular camping area located in the state of Indiana. This campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. Some of these…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 19 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Primitive Campground
Good
9.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 70°F
The Primitive Campground in Indiana offers a serene and rustic camping experience for outdoor enthusiasts. This campground, located in the state, provides a back-to-nature…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 19 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
Mason Ridge Camping Area
Good
19.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 69°F
Mason Ridge Camping Area is a picturesque campground located in the state of Indiana. This camping area offers a range of amenities to ensure an enjoyable camping experience for…
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Camping near Bloomington
The Bloomington area has 22 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best camping near Bloomington
How are these campgrounds ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.