Boonville is located about 135 miles southwest of downtown Indianapolis, Indiana and about 19 miles northeast of Evansville, Indiana. The population of Boonville in 2024 is 6,552 people.
The natural beauty and recreational activities of Scales Lake Park are all located within a mile of the northeastern boundary of Boonville. Visitors can enjoy a serene escape into nature while still being within a stone’s throw of the city’s conveniences and local charm. The park itself is an epitome of natural splendor, enveloped by lush, forested landscapes that offer a tranquil retreat from the hustle and bustle of daily life.
As a young man, President Abraham Lincoln studied law in Boonville. The city has several structures and buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Also, there are 11 additional campgrounds within a 25-mile radius of Boonville. All mileage numbers shown below are approximate.
The campgrounds are as follows:
Lynnville Park
– 10 miles
Lynnville, Indiana
Miles Landing Campground
– 10 miles
Elberfeld, Indiana
Oakridge Campground, LLC
– 15 miles
Rockport, Indiana
Lincoln State Park
– 16 miles
Lincoln City, Indiana
Vanderburgh 4-H Center
– 16 miles
Darmstadt, Indiana
Weather Rock Campground
– 16 miles
Haubstadt, Indiana
Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph
– 19 miles
Santa Claus, Indiana
New Lake Campground
– 19 miles
Oakland City, Indiana
Pike State Forest**
– 22 miles
Winslow, Indiana
**This state forest is for primitive camping only. There are no hook-ups for RVs.
Watson’s Rivercamp Retreat
– 22 miles
Evansville, Indiana
Rocky Falls Campground
– 25 miles
Evansville, Indiana
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Nearby Eats & Other Fixins’
| Double D’s Restaurant |  |
| Los Bravos Mexican Restaurant |
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| Una Pizza | |
| Yesterdaze Bar & Grill | |
Nearby Attractions
| Boonville City Lake Park |  |
| Friedman Park |  |
| Mesker Park Zoo |  |
| Indian Hill Overlook Park | |
| Quail Crossing Golf Club |  |