Spring Mill State Park is a 1,358-acre state park located about two hours south of Indy and about…read morethree miles east of Mitchell on SR 60. It was established in 1927. The park includes Pioneer Village, the Gus Grissom Memorial, a nature center, campgrounds, cycling lanes, and it also has a tennis court and a basketball court. Pioneer Village and Grissom Memorial are interpretive facilities. There's also Lakeview Activity Center and a Twin Caves Boat Tour. Spring Mill has programs throughout the year. Spring Mill Inn has 71 rooms, though I didn't stay overnight and can't review the Inn. I do know that the inn offers free wireless, a splash pad, a restaurant (The Millstone Dining Room), a complimentary coffee/tea station (24 hours), a game room, a gift shop featuring Indiana products (24 hours), satellite TV/DVD players, and the inn has an ATM. Like all Indiana state parks now, Spring Mill offers a motorized chair that can handle at least some of its trails for those with mobility issues. There are seven trails plus a two-mile mountain bike trail and a "stagecoach" trail. Trails range from accessible to easy to rugged. The majority of the trails are considered moderate. The trails range from 1/4 mile long up to 2.5 miles. There are some gorgeous trails here including a couple of lakes and caves - Donaldson Cave is terrific, the Twin Caves are great, and for those who like older cemeteries I recommend a stop at Hamer Cemetery. Spring Mill State Park is certainly not the most accessible of our state parks, however, it is a terrific place to camp for those who like it a little rougher. The Inn is a terrific option for those who prefer the indoor experience. In terms of the wheelchair, contacting the park in advance is typically recommended to make sure it's available. The best way to enjoy Indiana Parks is with an annual pass (seniors/military discounts), however, single-use entry is also an option.

An absolute gorgeous protected area with a village, caves, boat rides through the cave. And some of…read morethe most beautiful woods you can imagine! It gets chilly down in the caverns. Christmas in the village was stunning.

We stayed here over Labor Day weekend and were very happy with the cabins. The owners were around…read morechecking on conditions both around the cabins and the campground. The parking was great-especially since we had our pontoon with is. Drive parking--easy in/out. Close to boat ramp for lake. Cabins very clean and well maintained. Nothing fancy--but a great place to stay if you are going to be at the lake for a few days.

This is a beautiful campground in southern Indiana. It's peaceful, clean, quiet and very well…read morekept. There are plenty of things to do here as a family. I've recommended it twice and both loved it.

This place is a hidden gem. The people here are fantastic to talk to. They keep the park extremely…read moreclean and the view around the park is great. You can tell they all enjoy what they are doin the way the place is taken care of. This is definitely the best camping we have done since we got our new camper.

No longer a Yogi Bear place. It's Scottsburg / Raintree Lake KOA Holiday…read more Same location (Obviously) same phone number. New Owners, who are great people! The place is massively improved. They eliminated pads to make the places more roomy... concrete pads are new, flat, and huge. Blackstone grills, nice fire pits with chairs, nice tables with chairs and umbrellas... It's super clean, well maintained... the grounds are impressive. This is way underrated as it now stands. It's definitely amoung the top 3 or 4 percent of RV Resorts you will find. We've stayed at places costing almost twice this that were not nearly as nice. We've stayed at dozens and dozens of places.

It took an hour to get my pizza and they didn't cut it all the way like what is this I have to use…read moremy own hands to tear the pizza I'm never eating pizza a

I used to come to Otter Creek when I was younger and it is such a beautiful area, but it has not…read morebeen well maintained as of recent. I came to hike last weekend and opted for the valley overlook trail. It seemed as though no one had hiked it in weeks with how many cob webs I walked through lol. It was EXTREMELY overgrown to the point that I stopped and considered just going back instead of finishing the loop multiple times. There were a good amount of trees that I had to climb over/under as well. I was wearing leggings and long socks (on me for not wearing a better material, but I got these leaves stuck all over my legs and now have chigger bites everywhere after wading through an overgrown field. Safe to say I won't be back anytime soon.

Excellent Wild and beautiful Public Land that needs our support for infrastructure upgrades and…read moremaintenance! Support Otter Creek and join public meeting April 4 at 2pm @ Camp Piomingo!! Please give your thanks for many great memories made on these trails and Otter Creek by supporting the park! If your new come out and see what this place has to offer I guarantee you will have a great time and love the natural beauty that is abundant here!

Hiked the Rock Shelter Via Low Gap trail which is about 3.2 miles loop. It's a great hike with a…read morelot of twists and turns and some damage from the tornado that still remains. No water this time of the year or creeks running which my pups would have loved. But it was a hike that broke a sweat so I am a happy hiker. MAKE SURE TO DOWNLOAD OFFLINE MAPS as you loose internet multiple times inside the park. Parts of the hike were in access to the network and I had back up. But it could be an issue for someone getting lost. There's a pretty lake for fishing and it's a very quiet, not so hyped park and has such a serene atmosphere. Lots of serious hikers on the trail but nothing to say it was overcrowded.

It's a state forest, no pool for the kiddies, but there are miles and miles of decent low and high…read moreeffort trails. It's pristine, clean, decent and clean restrooms (when they get around to adding the TP), and although the roads are in bad shape in many places, it's a fine spot for forest bathing. Your cellphone might not work in some parts of it. Put it away. If you simply must, go to the top of most hills. There are no gas stations or stores within ten miles in any direction; bring the stuff you need for your visit. In the summer, the amount of oxygen you can get here is almost overwhelmingly delicious. There are playgrounds, picnic tables, and shelters, and hundreds of places for a picnic on a blanket/rug. There are insects; remember your bug spray and tick repellent. Enjoy. It's FREE.

My fathers side of the family and me would come here pretty much every year when I was a kid (going…read moreon 26 next month). All of the memories come rushing back. We've stayed there for weekends and short stays in a slew of different campers and RVs, as well as coming for day trips where we would set up a cookout at the reservable building across from the swimming beach. My papaw and I would then go down the nearby ramp to fish. Enjoyed it every time. Considering taking the wife and camper up there from Kentucky this October for our anniversary, let her see where a lot of my childhood was. Will update with photos, etc if we do go.

Everything at the boat rental. Before you leave the dock…read morewhen renting a boat check all items so make sure they work there's no tears rips any damage of any kind.

Our favorite state park in Indiana. My friends and I camp here for a four day weekend at least…read moreonce a year, and sometimes visit for just a day hiking trip and picnic. The campgrounds are excellent, especially Taylor Ridge. But be aware that you need to make reservations ahead of time, especially if you are planning a fall camping trip. Campsites sell out early. Shower rooms are decent, not wonderful. But satisfactory for a campground. Quiet hours are strictly observed, and the park rangers will pay a visit to your campsite if you aren't quiet after 10:00 pm Once we received a visit from a friendly park ranger when we were playing cards around 11 pm. We hadn't realized that we were being noisy at all but the ranger advised us that sound carries throughout the campground. Hiking trails range from easy to moderate. Trail maps are available are the trails are well marked. You will likely see deer and raccoons when hiking the trails. Some members of our group enjoy mountain biking too.

Brown county is a must go spot for Fall and beware everyone goes there for Fall! Last weekend was…read morevery crowded taking about 30 minutes just to cross the entrance. Past the crowd, the views were everything! It was eye candy and so worth the traffic, wait time and people. The park itself is very huge and has a couple entrance points and is well maintained. We hiked the Straul Lake hike and it's an easy 1 mile hike which had exceptional views- I just couldn't stop looking! The lookout points are another easy way to stop and click pictures, enjoy the views and just relax. Beware that internet depending on your provider can be hard to find. All in all brown county is a name for a reason. So worth the hype!

Midwest Trail Ride is one of my favorite places to go horse camping. Midwest has electric sites,…read morecabins, and primitive camping. They have plenty of stalls for the horses of their patrons, and they provide all the needed amenities necessary for horse campers. What's nice about Midwest versus regular camping is that it is really set up for horseback riders, and they make it very convenient to bring your horse and trailer. My wife and I have visited Midwest annually since she got me into horses and we have not had a bad visit. With Midwest being on the edge of Hoosier National Forest, you have no shortage of trails to ride. The Midwest trails are well maintained, better maintained than in the national forest in fact. Best part of visiting: no cell phone signal. You are in a nice quiet place you can relax and enjoy yourself without the stress of the outside world.

I have been a patron of Midwest Trail Ride for years. Unfortunately I have to say with the passing…read moreof time and changing of hands the magic of the place is gone for me. I had the privilege of meeting the wonderful folks who started MTR. What wonderful people. I remained impressed as the business changed hands. However, the current management has a lot to learn when it comes to how to treat the people who pay their hard earned money to travel and stay there. I was unpleasantly surprised at how rudely I was asked to move my rig. Courtesy goes a long way with me. Just be polite and remember --we are the customers. I have spent a lot of money in their tack store and have been a weekend and day rider as well. The people who run it now need to remember that they are not the only access point into Hoosier National Forest. Sadly this will be my last visit. I have absolutely loved meeting horse campers from all around....it's just the disrespectful and rude treatment from the female manager/owner that has convinced me to go elsewhere.

Well I can't blame rainy weather on them. We thought it…read morewould be a novel idea to try staying in a teepee overnight. The pictures on the website looked promising. Our adventure started with the entrance drive. Lots of low spots filled with water. Needed a load of gravel. Check in was easy to find with signage, plus. Our teepee flap was open and the inside was wet. Most of the other teepee seemed to be on wooden decks. Ours was on 3 foot uneven sections of black plastic squares... think plastic milk or storage crates. Large open areas in the plastic. The sides of the teepee were 4 to 6 inches above the plastic deck... any critters could have came on in! They supplied 4 aluminum framed army cots. We knew we had to bring our own bedding or sleeping bags. We also choose to stay here because it was pet friendly. My dog was afraid of the slick open grate flooring. I was afraid she would sneak out the open bottom of the teepee, yes big enough for our 34 lb girl to go under. We decided to fold the seats down in our SUV and sleep in there to keep dry. My husband decided at 11 pm that this was nuts and we were leaving. One for the memory book. I would not recommend staying here. The facilities really have neglected maintenance. The restroom facility was marginal...think gas station restroom. I gave it one star because I think 5 to 10 year old boys would love this place in the summer. The rest if us adults need to find a glamping experience. The price was reasonable, you get what you pay for.

From the owner: we are a small campground with several different ways to camp, we have real tepees, a covered…read morewagon, sunset lodge, a small camper site and primitive tent sites, every site is large and mostly shaded and have flushing toilets and hot showers available near by. if you want to connect with nature but have a few luxuries to go with it then this is for you.