Turkey Run State Park Campground — Turkey Run State Park
Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Jan. 1, 2022

You can't always duplicate a stellar experience

General: We rarely return to the same campground as there are so many new ones and areas to explore but when we were here 3.5 years ago on a cool April day, we thought the only thing that would make it better would be to return in the fall. However, many others must have had the same idea! When we were here in April, this almost 300-site campground was maybe 10% occupied but in mid-October on a Monday the day AFTER the nearby 10-day covered bridge festival, it was about 98% full! Additionally, the yellow jackets came out in full force with the sun; we ended up eating lunch inside our camper van (fortunately, once the sun went down, we could be outside). 

Site Quality: When I made our reservation, we decided to stay at the same site we were in last time! If I recall correctly, the website was good at letting you know if the sites were not level (not all were) and if they were in full or partial sun. This was a very helpful bit of information to have! Our site (18) was very long and many could accommodate large RVs. The picnic table was very skimpy and could seat only four people comfortably.

Bathhouse: Clean with hot water and showers. Did not use the showers so cannot comment on them. 

Activities: Hiking! There is a large network of trails, many of which criss-cross each other so you can shorten or lengthen your hike depending on how you are feeling. We were able to explore different trails than the last time we were here. I thought the description of the difficulty scale was a bit over-exaggerated but if you take the trail with the three ladders, I do recommend traveling in a clockwise direction so that you climb up instead of down. For the most part, the trails are well-marked. There is a nearby canoe rental outfitter for in-season. There is also a decent playground and many families biked along the camp loops. 

Conclusion: Five stars last time but four this time. Camp at this beautiful park in the spring if you want peace and quiet but it is nice in the fall too!

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  • Review photo of Turkey Run State Park Campground — Turkey Run State Park by Lee D., January 1, 2022
  • Review photo of Turkey Run State Park Campground — Turkey Run State Park by Lee D., January 1, 2022
  • Review photo of Turkey Run State Park Campground — Turkey Run State Park by Lee D., January 1, 2022
  • Review photo of Turkey Run State Park Campground — Turkey Run State Park by Lee D., January 1, 2022
  • Review photo of Turkey Run State Park Campground — Turkey Run State Park by Lee D., January 1, 2022
  • Review photo of Turkey Run State Park Campground — Turkey Run State Park by Lee D., January 1, 2022
  • Review photo of Turkey Run State Park Campground — Turkey Run State Park by Lee D., January 1, 2022
  • Review photo of Turkey Run State Park Campground — Turkey Run State Park by Lee D., January 1, 2022
  • Review photo of Turkey Run State Park Campground — Turkey Run State Park by Lee D., January 1, 2022
  • Review photo of Turkey Run State Park Campground — Turkey Run State Park by Lee D., January 1, 2022