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Spencer is located about 46 miles southwest of downtown Indianapolis, and about 14 miles northwest of Bloomington. The population of Spencer in 2010 was 2,217 people.
This small town has at least 5 buildings and structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Several people born in Spencer, or having lived nearby, have memorable military backgrounds, with facts and details to be found by CLICKING HERE.
More information about Spencer can be found at Wikipedia by CLICKING HERE.
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Camping Links In Spencer
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The CAMPGROUNDS at McCormick’s Creek State Park are CLOSED until FURTHER NOTICE. Click website button for more information
CLICK THE MAP IMAGE above for the location of McCormick’s Creek State Park, campground photos and Google reviews. Average Google review rating was 4.8 out of 5 as of 05/15/22.
RV Camping |
181 Electric Sites 30 Amp Service Dump Stations |
Tent Camping |
32 Primitive Sites Youth Tent Camping |
Saddle Barn |
Horse Escorted Rides Pony Escorted Rides Hayrides |
Other |
Basket Ball Court Camp Store Fire Lookout/Tower Fire Rings Frost-Free Water Hydrants Grills Group Camp Dining Hall Inn w/Modern Room Nature Center Nature Preserve Pets Welcome Picnic Areas Picnic Shelters* Picnic Tables Pool Bathhouse Public Restaurant at Inn Restrooms and Showers Swimming Pool Tennis Courts Vault Toilets Water Fountains |
Rentals |
Cabins Group Camp Rustic Buildings Recreational Buildings |
Things To Do |
Basketball Children’s Playgrounds Escorted Horse and Pony Rides Hayrides Hiking Trails Picnicking River Fishing** Swimming Tennis Volleyball |
Special Info |
* – Picnic Shelters – Contact DNR facility regarding the probability of Rental Fees. |
** – Fishing – Requires State License. |
of the McCormick’s Creek State Park. |
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PLEASE NOTE: The listings above are accurate as of 08/17/19, but do not reflect all the amenities offered at this campground. Also, many campground facilities add or remove campsites and amenities over time. We strongly recommend you visit the DNR website at the McCormick’s Creek State Park for all information, complete details and much more.
CLICK HERE to make reservations for the McCormick’s Creek State Park.
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CLICK THE MAP IMAGE above for the location of the Owen-Putnam State Forest, campground photos and Google reviews. Average Google review rating was 4.6 out of 5 as of 05/15/22.
Tent Camping |
25 Primitive Sites Self Check-In Stations w/Fee Some Drinking Water must be obtained at other locations. Click Website Image above for more information. |
Horsemen’s Campground |
15 Primitive Sites Water Trough Drinking Water must be obtained at other locations. Click Website Image above for more information. |
Other |
Bridle Trails Fire Rings Grills Hiking Trails Mountain Bike Trail Picnic Tables Vault Toilets |
Things To Do |
Fishing* Hiking Horseback Riding Mountain Biking Picnicking |
Special Info |
* – Fishing – Requires State License. |
of the Owen-Putnam State Forest. |
WATCH VIDEO of the Owen-Putnam State Forest. |
Most of this forest covers several separate areas in Owen County and a portion extends into Putnam County near Cagles Mill Lake (Lieber State Recreation Area).
Most activities, such as camping, fishing, mountain biking and horseback riding occur in the Owen County areas.
PLEASE NOTE: The listings above are accurate as of 08/17/19, but do not reflect all the amenities offered at this campground. Also, many campground facilities add or remove campsites and amenities over time. We strongly recommend you visit the DNR website at the Owen-Putnam State Forest for all information, complete details and much more.
This state forest is for primitive camping only. There are no hook-ups for RVs.
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CLICK THE MAP IMAGE above for the location of the Retreat at Hickory Hills, campground photos and Google reviews. Average Google review rating was 4.2 out of 5 as of 05/15/22.
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Other campgrounds within 59 miles of…..
McCormick’s Creek State Park…..CLICK HERE
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Nearby Eats & Other Fixin’s
Chicago’s Pizza | |
Hilltop Family Restaurant | |
Crossroads 46 Diner | |
Millie McGee’s Gosport Diner Restaurant |
Nearby Attractions
Tivoli Theatre |