Are you planning on vacationing at one of the many Indiana campgrounds? If so, this page can come in handy. Here you will get an idea of the different kinds of campgrounds in Indiana, their amenities, and attractions.

Camping can be done in many different ways. You can choose to fend for yourself by sleeping in a sleeping bag or tent, you can sleep in an RV, motorhome or pop-up trailer or you can rent one of the campsite cabins. Many of the campgrounds are located near lakes. This makes it possible to go swimming, fishing, boating and participate in many other water activities. Some lakes that you can find throughout the campgrounds in the state are Lake Freeman, Lake Maxinkuckee, James Lake, Lake Wawasee, Monroe Lake, Turtle Creek Reservoir, Brookville Lake, Cecil M Hardin Lake, and Lake Michigan. Campgrounds in Indiana can be found near cities like Gary, Lafayette, Elkhart, Fort Wayne, Evansville, Terre Haute, Columbus, Richmond, Auburn, and Indianapolis, just to name a few. Campgrounds are either in state parks, national parks or are privately owned camping areas.

When deciding on a campground in Indiana, you want to start by asking yourself the following three questions:

1. What activities do you want to participate in? (If you like to fish or swim, there needs to be a lake, beach or pool).
2. What accommodations do you want to stay in? (If you want to stay in an RV, there will need to be hook ups for this).
3. What level of service do you prefer? (If you want full service facilities and like a hot shower, hot meal and more, a cabin might be the way to go).

Answering these questions will help narrow down your choices of campgrounds. Your final decision on which campground to go with will depend on the location of the campground and the cost of it. Below you will find various camping tips and campground information that might help when deciding on which campground to choose.

• Turkey Run State Park near Marshall, IN: The campground in the park has 213 campsites with electricity and bathrooms. Sandstone ravines, forests, and scenic views along Sugar Creek can all be enjoyed while hiking. Other activities include picnicking, horseback riding, tennis, swimming, and fishing. There is a playground for kids, a camp store and restaurant on the premises. http://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/2964.htm

• Shades State Park near Waveland, IN: Campers can get active hiking along the long trails. Electricity is not provided at the 105 primitive campsites. There are activities organized for kids and toilets, dumpstations and showers are also provide.http://www.stateparks.com/shades.html

• Spring Mill State Park near Mitchell, IN: The campsites in this park are good for both the camper fending for himself or for the camper looking for full facilities. There are 187 sites that provide electricity and 36 primitive sites. There are camping areas especially for kids and you will also find a camp store and dumping station on the premises. Activities include exploring caves and the park's history, swimming, hiking, fishing, boating and biking.http://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/2968.htm

• Potato Creek State Park near South Bend, IN: This park caters to people that love to ride bicycles and horses. There are special paved biking paths and horse riding paths. Fishing in Lake Worster is popular and there is even a fish cleaning station. There are 287 electrical camping sites and 70 sites that are for meant for horse riding fanatics. Other activities include cross country skiing, canoeing, kayaking and swimming.http://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/2972.htm

• Indiana Dunes State Park near Chesteron, IN: This park's campground has 140 campsites that all have electricity. The highlight of this campground is Lake Michigan which makes for great water/beach activities. You can go hiking through the dunes, and other activities include cross country skiing in winter, fishing and picnicking.http://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/2980.htm

1. Wipe off camping gear before packing it up.
2. Roll up clothing to prevent creasing when packing bags.
3. Instead of packing the full box of pancake mix, just pack the scoops you will need. This will save space.
4. Make sure friends and family know where you will be camping.
5. If you go on a hike, make sure to let others know about this.
6. When putting out campfires, make sure it is completely out before leaving.
7. Follow the campground's rules and regulations.
8. Don't keep food in your tent to prevent wild animals from paying you a visit.
9. Bring sunscreen.
10. Bring insect repellent.http://articles.directorym.com/Camping_Tips_Indiana-r1138577-Indiana.htmlhttp://www.aa-fishing.com/in/indiana-camping.html