Indiana is one of those places where anything can happen. It’s a cornucopia of natural wonders, friendly faces, and awe-inspiring sights that’s sure to thrill – even if you’re one of those folks who has a sneaking suspicion that the whole Midwest might be boring. Well, that suspicion would certainly be incorrect; turns out that the American Midwest is a magical place where old-school tradition meets new-age delights, and there are few better ways to truly get to know it than by a good old-fashioned camping trip. Camping in Indiana is always a good time – so come check out one of our best campgrounds and find out. The best campground near Mississinewa Lake awaits!

Miami State Recreation Area is situated right up on the shores of Mississinewa Lake near the little town of Peru, Indiana.
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It's a beautiful little slice of paradise that many people immediately fall in love with and never want to leave.
And should you spend the night, you'll find that sunset and sunrise are easily the best times of day around here - when everything is chilled and quiet, and the golden light of the sun tickling the park's features adds to the wonder of it all.
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Luckily for us, friends, Mississinewa Lake Campground has more than 400 awesome campsites to pick from - many of which are right up on the water.
Camping is available all year round, though most facilities like the pool and other amenities open fully by May 15th.
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The beach is open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend, and I promise it's worth visiting! It's truly a hidden gem.

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Well, hidden to those who don't know it's here, anyway.
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It IS quite a popular campground alongside a popular reservoir, so be ready to make all kinds of new friends with other campers here if you'd like to!
Few things are more calming to the soul than waking up to incredibly awe-inspiring scenery, playing in it all day, and then going to sleep under the stars.
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All of this and more is absolutely doable when you're at Mississinewa Lake Campground - you get to experience the Miami State Recreation Area in the fullest way possible, making for some awesome memories.
Plus, you'll want to keep coming back.
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This might just be your new favorite campground!

With 400 or more amazing campsites, family cabins available for rent, and SO much more, the Mississinewa Lake Campground is where it’s at for all things outdoorsy and fun, no matter the time of year. Reservations are required; to make yours, be sure to check out Reserve America. Planning to make hiking a whole thing while you’re here? Our ultimate hiking trip packing list might be handy!

What are your favorite campgrounds in Indiana? Let me know!

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Mississinewa Lake Campground, 4627 S 625 E, Peru, IN 46970, USA