Crawfordsville is located about 45 miles northwest of downtown Indianapolis, Indiana and about 30 miles south of Lafayette, Indiana. It is a small, mid-Western city with a population of 16,663 people in 2024 .
Crawfordsville is home to at least 12 sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places. One of them is the General Lew Wallace Study & Museum. General Wallace wrote the famous novel Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ. Actor Charlton Heston portrayed Judah Ben-Hur in the 1959 Hollywood movie Ben-Hur, based on Wallace’s novel.
Discover the allure of camping with a visit to Crawfordsville, a destination that promises adventure and serenity in equal measure. Nestled amidst the scenic beauty of the Midwest, Crawfordsville serves as the perfect base for both RV and tent campers.
Experience the comforts and conveniences at Crawfordsville KOA Journey, where every amenity is designed to enhance your stay, from full hookups and Wi-Fi to a range of recreational facilities that promise fun for the whole family.
Just a stone’s throw away, immerse yourself in the natural charm of Sugar Creek Campground & Canoe Rentals. Here, the call of the wild is answered with pristine camping sites and the unforgettable experience of canoeing down the tranquil waters of Sugar Creek. Whether you seek the rustic beauty of tent camping or the luxury of an RV, Crawfordsville offers a gateway to the great outdoors, making it an ideal spot for your next camping adventure.
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Also, there are 10 additional campgrounds within a 25-mile radius of Crawfordsville. All mileage numbers shown below are approximate.
The campgrounds are as follows:
Lake Waveland Park
– 10 miles
Waveland, Indiana
Charlarose Lake & Campground
– 14 miles
Hillsboro, Indiana
Shades State Park
– 17 miles
Waveland, Indiana
Clements Canoes Outdoor Center**
– 17 miles
Waveland, Indiana
**The Canyon Campground at Clements is strictly for tent camping only. No pop-ups or RVs of any kind are allowed. No pets are allowed.
Old Mill Run Park
– 18 miles
Thorntown, Indiana
Turkey Run State Park
– 24 miles
Marshall, Indiana
Sugar Valley Canoe Trips
– 25 miles
Marshall, Indiana
Turkey Run Canoe & Camping
– 25 miles
Bloomingdale, Indiana
AOK Campground
– 25 miles
Lafayette, Indiana
Big Fish-N-Campground
– 25 miles
Lafayette, Indiana
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Sugar Creek Campground & Canoe Rentals
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Nearby Eats & Other Fixins’
| Arni’s Crawfordsville |  |
| Cracker Barrel Old Country Store |
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| The Forum Family Restaurant |
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| The Creekside Lodge | |
| Valentino Italian Restaurant | |
Nearby Attractions
| AMC CLASSIC Crawfordsville 8 |
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| General Lew Wallace Study & Museum |
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| Indiana Zipline Tours | |
| Lane Place Antebellum Mansion |
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| Ironman Raceway |  |