Camping season is almost upon us, and if you plan on camping out this year, why not go to what was named as the best place to camp in the state?

I grew up going camping here in Indiana. We had everything from a tent to a pop-up camper and a camper. Camping was always something that I enjoyed doing. Between hiking the trails, fishing, swimming, and food over a campfire, spending time at the campground was always a great experience. It's been quite some time since I have been camping, but it's something that my family and I plan on doing this year.

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As you know, there are so many great campgrounds all throughout the Hoosier State. Each of them has their own unique things to offer. I've been fortunate to camp at quite a few of these campgrounds throughout my life. However, when it comes to the best place to go camping in Indiana, one website says that there is only one place to go.

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The Best Place to Go Camping in Indiana

According to the travel website, Travel & Leisure, the best camping in Indiana can be found at Brown County State Park. Brown County has been nicknamed the “Little Smokies” because of the area’s resemblance to the Great Smoky Mountains. There, you'll find nearly 16,000 acres of rugged hills, ridges, and fog-shrouded ravines. Brown County State Park, which is perfect for camping and more outdoor fun during the summer and fall. Here's what Travel & Leisure says about Brown County State Park:

Adrenalin junkies fly down 30 miles of mountain bike singletrack, often ranked the best in the state. Families hike through wooded hills, then whoop it up at the lodge's indoor waterpark. Photographers climb a 90-foot fire tower for epic views, and campers of every stripe <a href="http://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/2988.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="externalLink" data-ordinal="1">find a site to fit their needs among Brown County's 400-plus posts</a>.

Brown County State Park has several campgrounds that you can visit. You can check those out by clicking here. Brown County is beautiful, especially during the fall. Check out what Brown County State Park has to offer by clicking here.

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