About Lakeview Campground
Lakeview Campground is a family-owned park on East 300 North outside Rochester, set around Barr Lake, a private natural lake. It is under two hours from Indianapolis and works for a weekend of fishing, paddling and campfires, or a day trip with the kids.
Sites come in several types. Back-in RV sites with full hookups and 30 or 50 amp service were listed at $45 a night, waterfront water-and-electric sites at $39, and primitive waterfront tent sites at $33, all before Indiana's 7% tax. A 28-foot bunkhouse camper with a covered deck, kitchen basics and beds for a family rents for $90 a night; bring your own linens and towels. A day pass for two adults and their children under 18 is $15 per family from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Seasonal sites are also offered.
The swim area is open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend, with no lifeguard on duty. Guests fish and boat on Barr Lake, paddle kayaks, walk the nature trail, and keep kids busy at the playgrounds, mini-golf course, basketball court and ninja course. The camp store sells firewood for $5 a bundle, and outside firewood is not allowed. On some weekends the park holds craft, bake and garage sales.
Pretty Lake Farms near Plymouth is about 30 minutes northwest; check whether the farm is open to visitors before planning a stop.
What to do
- Swim at the beach area, Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day
- Fish or boat on private Barr Lake (Indiana fishing license required)
- Paddle a kayak and walk the nature trail
- Play mini-golf, basketball and the ninja course
- Rent the 28-foot bunkhouse camper for a family stay
- Come for a day pass with the kids, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Swim area open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend
- Hours
- Check-in 2 p.m., check-out 11 a.m.; camp store 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; reservation calls 8 a.m.–10 p.m. (posted 2026)
- Admission
- Per night before 7% tax: full-hookup RV $45, water/electric $39, primitive tent $33, bunkhouse camper $90; day pass $15 per family (posted 2026)
Good to know
- Dogs
- Leashed
- Payment
- Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cash; no checks
Tips for your visit
- Fishing licenses are not sold on site, so buy yours before you arrive (Indiana's 2026 free fishing days are May 10, June 6–7 and September 26)
- Plan to buy firewood at the camp store; bringing your own is not allowed
- Pets are not allowed in the bunkhouse camper, bathhouse, store or golf area
- Quiet hours run 11 p.m. to 8 a.m.
Pair it with a lavender farm
Pretty Lake Farms · about 30 minutes away
Pretty Lake Farms near Plymouth is about 30 minutes northwest; confirm its visiting days before you go.
Getting there
Questions
Are dogs allowed at Lakeview Campground?
Friendly dogs are welcome on a leash, but not in the bunkhouse rental, bathhouse, store or golf area.
Is there a lifeguard?
No. The swim area is open Memorial Day through Labor Day weekends, swim at your own risk.
Can I visit for the day?
Yes. A day pass is $15 per family for two adults and their children under 18, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Checked in October 2026 against the business’s own website and local tourism pages. Hours and seasons change, so check with them before you go. How we check listings · Is this your business? Claim it free
