The best camping near McCormicks Creek State Park

As Indiana’s oldest state park, McCormick's Creek State Park has been welcoming hikers and campers for more than 100 years. Follow more than 10 miles of hiking trails to natural landmarks like the Twin Bridges, Wolf Cave, and McCormick's Creek Falls; join a guided horseback riding tour from the Saddle Barn; or try your luck fishing along the White River. In summer, you can also cool off with a swim at the Olympic-size park pool. The park has a variety of accommodation options, whether you check into the Canyon Inn lodge, book a family cabin, or bring your tent or RV. McCormick's Creek Campground has 32 primitive tent camping sites and 189 RV sites with electric hookups.

1. You can reserve RV sites, cabins, and primitive campsites online via the Reserve America website.
2. Online reservations can be made up to six months in advance. For cabin rentals, bookings can be made up to 12 months in advance and must be made at least two days prior to arrival. 
3. Campsites can fill up over summer and holiday weekends, so book at least three months in advance to avoid disappointment, especially for cabins.

The park and campground at McCormick's Creek State Park are open year-round, but many park activities are seasonal, including the swimming pool, tennis courts, and horseback rides. Late spring is a popular time to visit, when the falls are most impressive after winter rainfall and wildflowers begin to bloom throughout the canyon. Look out for ranger-led walks, sporting events, and festivals held at the park through the summer months.

• McCormick's Creek State Park is located about 15 miles northwest of Bloomington or a 30-minute drive. The closest town is Spencer, where you’ll find supermarkets and gas stations. 
• There is a per-vehicle entrance fee for all Indiana State Parks, and camping fees also apply. A state fishing license is required if you want to fish along the White River.
• Facilities at McCormick's Creek State Park include a camp store, a Recreation Center with tennis courts and a swimming pool, a Nature Center, a horseriding stables, playgrounds, picnic areas, and restrooms. The Dining Room restaurant at the Canyon Inn is open to the public.  
• Pets are welcome at McCormick's Creek State Park, but must be kept on a six-foot leash.
• There are accessible restrooms, picnic areas, and campsites at McCormick's Creek State Park.