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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

McCormick’s Creek State Park

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for location, photos and Google
reviews. Average Google review
rating was 4.7 out of 5 as of 08/24/18.

RV Camping

x181 Electric Sites x30 Amp Service xDump Stations

Tent Camping

x32 Primitive Sites xYouth Tent Camping

Saddle Barn

xHorse Escorted Rides xPony Escorted Rides xHayrides

Other

xBasket Ball CourtxxxCamp Store xFire Lookout/TowerxxxFire Rings xFrost-Free Water HydrantsxxxGrills xGroup Camp Dining Hall xInn w/Modern RoomsxxxNature Center xNature PreservexxxPets Welcome xPicnic AreasxxxPicnic Shelters* xPicnic TablesxxxPool Bathhouse xPublic Restaurant at Inn xRestrooms and Showers xSwimming Pool xTennis CourtsxxxVault Toilets xWater Fountains

Rentals

xCabinsxxxGroup Camp Rustic Buildings xRecreational Buildings

Things To Do

xBasketballxxxChildren’s Playgrounds xEscorted Horse and Pony Rides xHayridesxxxHiking Trails xPicnickingxxxRiver Fishing** xSwimmingxxxTennis xVolleyball

Special Info

* – Picnic Shelters – Contact DNR facility xxregarding 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.

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for the McCormick’s Creek State Park.

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Owen-Putnam State Forest

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for location, photos and Google
reviews. Average Google review
rating was 4.5 out of 5 as of 08/24/18.

Tent Camping

x25 Primitive Sites xSelf Check-In Stations w/Fee Some Drinking Water must be obtained at other locations – Click Website Image above for more information.

Horsemen’s Campground

x15 Primitive Sites xWater Trough Drinking Water must be obtained at other locations – Click Website Image above for more information.

Other

xBridle TrailsxxxFire Rings xGrillsxxxHiking Trails xMountain Bike TrailxxxPicnic Tables xVault Toilets

Things To Do

xFishing*xxxHiking xHorseback RidingxxxMountain Biking xPicnicking

Special Info

* – Fishing – Requires State License.

of the Owen-Putnam State Forest.

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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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Hickory Hills Campground

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for location, photos and Google
reviews. Average Google review
rating was 4.0 out of 5 as of 08/24/18.

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Other campgrounds within 59 miles of…..
McCormick’s Creek State Park

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NOTE: Some cities and towns have multiple campground offerings. Mileage will vary from actual point of departure to destination. Be sure to check the point of departure in the blue section at the upper left of the Google Map result.

Double ** indicates special information about RV camping or days of campground operation. In most cases, but not all, RV camping is prohibited. It is highly recommended to click on the campground website link.

Cloverdale Cagles Mill Lake (Lieber SRA) – 24 miles

Bloomington Monroe Lake – 25 miles Jellystone Park at Lake Monroe – 27 miles Charles C. Deam Wilderness – 34 miles **

Martinsville Morgan-Monroe State Forest – 26 miles **

Nashville Yellowwood State Forest – 28 miles ** Brown County State Park – 35 miles Brown County/Nashville KOA – 35 miles Westward Ho! Camp Ground – 38 miles Valley Branch Retreat – 41 miles

Heltonville Hardin Ridge Recreation Area – 33 miles

Linton Sunset Park – 33 miles

Bean Blossom Bill Monroe Music Park & Campground – 34 miles

Jasonville Shakamak State Park – 36 miles

Terre Haute Terre Haute KOA – 37 miles Fowler Park – 41 miles Hawthorn Park – 41 miles

Dugger Greene-Sullivan State Forest – 38 miles **

Brazil Fallen Rock RV Park & Campground – 39 miles

Indianapolis Indy Lakes – 45 miles Lake Haven Retreat – 46 miles Raceview Family Campground – 57 miles **

Rockville Cecil M. Harden Lake (Raccoon SRA) – 48 miles Covered Bridge Campground – 56 miles Rockville Lake Park – 58 miles

Mitchell Spring Mill State Park – 50 miles

Sullivan Sullivan County Park & Lake – 50 miles

Shoals Martin State Forest – 55 miles **

Oaktown New Vision RV Park – 56 miles

Loogootee West Boggs Park – 58 miles

Crawfordsville Crawfordsville KOA – 59 miles Sugar Creek Campground & Canoe Rentals – 59 miles

Waveland Shades State Park – 59 miles Clements Canoes Outdoor Center – 59 miles ** Lake Waveland Park – 59 miles

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Nearby Eats & Other Fixin’s

Chicago’s Pizza
Hilltop Family Restaurant
Pizza Pantry
Crossroads 46 Diner
Millie McGee’s Gosport Diner Restaurant

Nearby Attractions

Tivoli Theatre

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