Shale Bluff Campground
Dept. Natural Resources
Write a Review 4171 E. Harrod Rd. Scottsburg, IN 47170 812-794-3800 Reservations: 800-456-2267 Official WebsiteGPS: 38.7748, -85.6977
Overview of Shale Bluff Campground
Last Price Paid: $30
Reported by RachelK on 10/24/2021
Longest RV Reported: 38 feet (Class A)
Reported by RV-Therapy on 6/30/2020
Number of Sites 164
Pad Type gravel
Reservations yes
Elevation 623 ft / 189 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Shale Bluff Campground 5 people have reviewed this location.
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Last reported 10/24/2021
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Last reported 4/5/2021
“Slept more than anything”
Reviewed 10/24/2021
| Nightly rate: | $30 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 27 |
| RV Length: | 32' (Class C) |
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We spent most of our time in nearby Madison. We walked around campground, cut down a path to see the lake, went to the beach that was closed, cooked food for, and took lots of naps. Campground was alright, but there wasn't a lot of privacy and the noise level was higher than other parks. It would have been better if we could have... more
We spent most of our time in nearby Madison. We walked around campground, cut down a path to see the lake, went to the beach that was closed, cooked food for, and took lots of naps. Campground was alright, but there wasn't a lot of privacy and the noise level was higher than other parks. It would have been better if we could have rented a boat.
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RachelK would stay here again
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“Primitive site for fantastic view!”
Reviewed 4/5/2021
| Nightly rate: | $15 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 156 |
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This is the review for the primitive (no hook-ups, vault toilets) campground with 10-ish spots. Absolutely wonderful, spots are great for smaller RVs/travel trailers. We had our 12 ft and there was a teardrop trailer there as well. The sites were on an incline but worth the trouble for the amazing view, the peaceful quiet, and the ... more
This is the review for the primitive (no hook-ups, vault toilets) campground with 10-ish spots.
Absolutely wonderful, spots are great for smaller RVs/travel trailers. We had our 12 ft and there was a teardrop trailer there as well. The sites were on an incline but worth the trouble for the amazing view, the peaceful quiet, and the fantastic fishing this spot provided. I can’t recommend this campground enough.
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sonyachev would stay here again
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“Great Campground”
Reviewed 3/4/2021
| Nightly rate: | $17 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 1 |
| RV Length: | 21' (Travel Trailer) |
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We were here on March 3. Nobody else was camping. The campground was clean and beautiful. Nice level sites! We had electric only, the water was shut off for the winter. We really enjoyed this campground. Great nights sleep! We definitely recommend this campground! The only down side was that there was some closed roads due to roa... more
We were here on March 3. Nobody else was camping. The campground was clean and beautiful. Nice level sites! We had electric only, the water was shut off for the winter. We really enjoyed this campground. Great nights sleep! We definitely recommend this campground! The only down side was that there was some closed roads due to road construction so we had to take some small roads to get there.
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Brew2 would stay here again
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“Quiet, Clean, Safe”
Reviewed 12/1/2020
| Nightly rate: | $18 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 115 |
| RV Length: | 20' (Travel Trailer) |
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We had the whole place to ourselves in mid November. Beautiful! Sanitation station and bath houses were closed. Pit toilet and electricity were good to go. Got to watch sunrise over the lake.
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Amy G would stay here again
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“Just a really nice place to camp and enjoy the lake.”
Reviewed 6/30/2020
| Nightly rate: | $30 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 122 |
| RV Length: | 38' (Class A) |
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This is a great State Park offering hiking, swimming, boating, skiing, camping, interpretive naturalist program and the only DNR property in the state of Indiana with a raptor rehabilitation program. The reservoir is 741 acres with boating and fishing plus a huge beach area that is open for swimming. There are four boat launches, fishi... more
This is a great State Park offering hiking, swimming, boating, skiing, camping, interpretive naturalist program and the only DNR property in the state of Indiana with a raptor rehabilitation program. The reservoir is 741 acres with boating and fishing plus a huge beach area that is open for swimming. There are four boat launches, fishing piers, fish cleaning stations, archery range, basketball courts, shelter houses, playgrounds, raptor display and more. Hiking trails consist of 5 moderate to easy walks all under 2 miles through Indiana hardwoods, lake shoreline and even a 1700’s cemetery. Camping is in one of two areas; Wooster primitive that has a dozen sites close to the lake and Shale electric consisting of 142 gravel pad sites with 30 amp and 8 premium paved 50 amp sites. Sites are a mix of tree covered and open with most be relatively level providing a picnic table and fire pit. Potable water spigots dispersed throughout the campground and several bathhouse facilities and dump station for your convenience. The campground also has an amphitheater overlooking the lake that offers entertainment and naturalist programs. Convenient location just 15 minutes from the I-65 corridor 38.7766° N, 85.7056° W
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RV-Therapy would stay here again
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Amenities
Hookups
- 50 Amp
- 30 Amp
- 20 Amp
- dry camping
- Partial Hookups
Recreation
- basketball court
- boat ramp
- fishing
- picnic area
- recreation trail
- swimming beach
- water access
Site Amenities
- fire ring
- picnic table
Facilities
- dump station
- firewood
- ADA Accessible
- restrooms: flush
- showers
- trash
- water available
Pets
- pets
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