Top 10 Camping Hidden Gems in Indiana

Camping Gems - Indiana Charles C. Deam Wilderness Hiking, horseback riding, hunting, and fishing -- this wilderness area has room for all of these activities and more.  Take a stroll through this lovely forest and check out the pioneer cabin and the famous hollow tree. West Bogg Lake This 622-acre gem of a lake is considered a well-kept secret by Indianans who care about fishing.  If you visit, set your rod for bass and black crappie. You'll find plenty of camping, golfing, and dining opportunities near by. Brown County The area around Nashville, Indiana is a true outdoor wonderland.  With phenomenal fall color, sunny hiking trails, and plenty of fishing streams and lakes, Brown Country has just about everything.  This is also a terrific bird-watching area. Indiana Wine Trail Explore an unexpected side of Indiana when you head off on the Indiana Wine Trail.  You'll find idyllic vineyards and wineries along the Ohio river between Lawrenceburg and Madison in Southeastern Indiana. Amish Acres Located in Nappanee, Indiana, this 80-acre Old Order Amish Acres farmstead is an idyllic wonderland.  Take a guided tour to learn about the life of the Amish, visit with the farm animals, or walk through the homestead and get to know the three generations of the family that lived here. Low Gap Trail in Morgan-Monroe State Forest   Deep forests and rugged ravines welcome you in the Morgan-Monroe State Forest, a place that proved too steep and rocky for early farmers to till.  Today, you can explore this bit of wilderness on your own two fee. Historic Crown Point Crowned by the gorgeous Lake County Courthouse, known as the "Grand Old Lady," the downtown area is a fantastic place for a self-guided walking tour.  View the Romanesque and Georgian-style buildings, the elegant Maki Ballroom, and the Carnegie Library.  Finish off your tour with a stop at the informative Lake County Historical Museum. Clifty Falls State Park   The towering waterfall and deep boulder canyon will take your breath away.  Clifty Falls Park has five different hiking and mountain biking trails as well as a historic home and super views of the Ohio River Valley. White River State Park Located in the heart of downtown, Indiana's only urban state park offers an awesome array of attractions and entertainment. The Park is home to the Indianapolis Zoo, White River Gardens, Indiana State Museum, IMAX® Theater, Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, NCAA Hall of Champions, Victory Field, and the Congressional Medal of Honor Memorial. West Beach Trail, Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore Take this 2.5-mile trek through dunes, woods, and prairies.  Along the way you can climb some sand dunes, take a dip in Lake Michigan, or stop to fish in Long Lake.  Bird watching is excellent here, especially at the wetlands and marshes.