Campgrounds in French Lick, Indiana
- Tent campers enjoy a relaxing time while cooking a meal.camping image by BOOJOO from Fotolia.com
The French Lick area offers several different types of campgrounds, ranging from tepee retreats to horse-friendly accommodations. French Lick is home to several attractions and close to many others in southern Indiana. Offering casinos, resorts, historic landmarks, wineries, lakes, outdoor recreation and several shopping and dining choices, visitors to the area can enjoy a vacation with diverse activities. - A sleeping bear, the namesake of Sleeping Bear Retreat.brown bear sleeping image by Photoeyes from Fotolia.com
Sleeping Bear Retreat is a different type of camping. This retreat offers tepee camping on a 50-acre woodland. Each tepee is equipped with cots, and the retreat offers indoor restrooms with hot-water showers. For visitors wanting a softer bed, air mattresses are available.
Sleeping Bear Retreat
2773 S. County Road 1000 West
French Lick, Indiana 47432
812-936-2354
sleepingbearretreat.com - A camping site among the trees.rv,motorcoach image by Greg Pickens from Fotolia.com
Lane's Motel allows 20 camping sites, although they do not take reservations for camping. Visitors who camp are also welcome to enjoy the motel's pool. The campground does have its own shower house, and also a fish-cleaning station for visiting fishermen.
Lane's Motel and Campground
8483 W. State Road 56
French Lick, IN 47432
812-936-9919
lanesmotel.com - Horseback riders traveling along a trail.horse rider image by Oleg Gribanov from Fotolia.com
The Mane Trails caters to horse-owners but also allows visitors without horses. Campsites range from primitive to those with electricity and water. Some primitive sites include hitching posts, and stalls are available at some of the electric/water sites. Mane Trails offers several hiking, biking and horse trails and a close distance to multiuse trails within the Hoosier National Forest. Visitors enjoy an indoor-riding arena and a clean restroom and shower area.
The Mane Trails Inc.
3778 W. County Road 550 S.
Paoli, IN 47454
812-723-9553
812-247-2414
812-295-9000
themanetrails.com - A bridled horse stands patiently in a pasture.horse image by Wojciech Karpinski from Fotolia.com
Crazy Horse offers camping that will accommodate RVs and any-size horse trailers. Boasting several amenities on the property--including a "cowboy" restaurant, a ladies' shop, horseshoe pits, karaoke, hiking, biking and horse trails, along with free Wi-Fi Internet--the Crazy Horse Ranch and Lodge offers an unforgettable experience. The campground features walking distance to the lodge and restaurant, clean heated restroom and hitching posts among other amenities.
Crazy Horse Ranch and Lodge
6000 WCR 250 N
West Baden, IN
812-936-9199
crazyhorser.com
