See Hidden Indiana Campground Located in Abandoned Rock Quarry

Two of my favorite things are all things abandoned and camping. If you add a rock quarry like the ones I went swimming in when I lived in Bloomington, IN, it's the best stuff ever.

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One of my co-workers alerted me to this remote campground in Saint Paul, Indiana. The below photo was posted in the Facebook group Abandoned and Forgotten Indiana. Lance Rogers took this gorgeous photo.

It was captioned,

Decatur/Shelby county An abandoned stone quarry repurposed into a campground.

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After seeing the photo, of course, I wanted to find out more about this incredible place.

Photos of Hidden Paradise Campground, Saint Paul, Indiana

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The water in abandoned rock quarries is always so clear. It's the perfect place for a campground with fun family activities.

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According to the website, Hidden Paradise Campground offers,

..183 RV Sites, we have just the site for you. Offering nightly, weekly, monthly and seasonal sites. Hidden Paradise has wooded sites and sites along the River. Pull-through RV sites are available along with group camping sites.

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There are so many fun things to do. Whether you stay for a week, a weekend, or just for the day.

Look at that water.

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Hidden Paradise Campground describes itself like this,

Hidden Paradise Campground is located on 80 Acres with 183 RV Sites and 6 Cabin Rentals. Truly the water lovers' paradise, Hidden Paradise Campground surrounds Dream Lake, offering “Water Fun” in a designated swimming area within the Quarry highlighting a Floating Trampoline with an obstacle course. And a series of lounging devices; Along with Swimming of course! Fun for the whole family! Please refer to our rates page for pricing. Sorry, no cliff diving.Kayaks are available for exploring the Flat Rock River, or renting a Paddle Boat to explore Dream Lake. Adding to our Paradise is fishing in the Flat Rock River that runs along the North side of the Park.

Take a look.

See more of what Paradise Campground has for the entire family.

Get more info and book your stay, HERE.

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