Exterior photo of the campstore/office building (labeled on site). Clear on-site facility photo from the campground homepage showing the office/store used by guests.
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Exterior of a deluxe cabin on the property (page context 'Deluxe Cabin-81'). Shows cabin style and surrounding grounds for lodging offerings.
Pond/beach area with children playing (page caption 'children like our pond'). Useful scenic amenity photo showing water feature on the campground grounds.
Playground adjacent to pavilion/restroom building (page context). Shows on-site recreational facilities for families.

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Power Service Power Service
Restrooms Restrooms
Water Hookup Water Hookup

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Power Service Power Service
Restrooms Restrooms
Water Hookup Water Hookup
Showers Showers
Sewer Hookup Sewer Hookup
Bedrooms Bedrooms
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Power Service
  • Water Hookup
  • Sewer Hookup
  • Full Hookups
Site Setup and Access

Site Setup and Access

  • Shaded Site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Restrooms
  • Showers
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • Campfire Ring
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • Playground
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly

Cabin Interior

  • Bedrooms
  • Kitchen
  • Heating
  • Air Conditioning

Views and Setting

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5 reviews

Summary

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Pioneer Family Campground is highly recommended for its spacious sites, friendly staff, and enjoyable activities, such as hayrides and live music. Campers appreciate the cleanliness and welcoming atmosphere, with convenient amenities like water access and private showers. While services may be fewer compared to other campgrounds, the overall experience is positive, making it a great place for families and those looking for a relaxing getaway.

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4.6

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Christina K

Christina K

July 8, 2025 Google Maps

One of the best places to go camping! Unless you do the van life then it's definitely a place to visit! We camped and we had our water spicket and we had our own fire pit! The pond was close by walking distance. For the 4th of July they had a fun get together with activities in a hayride.
The owner is super nice! The staff was very helpful and would deliver wood and ice to us as needed!
I definitely recommend this place!
Thanks for the awesome time!!!

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Timothy Carleton

Timothy Carleton

May 27, 2025 Google Maps

We got a small seasonal campsite for a good price, but when I say small, I mean small for the campground. We've been to places where the campers are packed like sardines, even staggered front and back, just to have enough room to put out your awning. Comparatively, Pioneer is less expensive, and you actually have space to breathe. The downside of all that is comparatively fewer swrvices and amenities. You have to maintain your own site, and they don't have a pool, just a swimming/fishing hole. They can afford to have large sites at good prices as a result.

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Gene Schulp

Gene Schulp

January 14, 2025 Google Maps

My family and I stayed there 43 years ago prior to moving to Florida. It was a wonderful place to stay. Wonderful owners. I hope they still own it. Their daughter played guitar and sang for my children. They still remember it to this day.

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Veronica Price

Veronica Price

September 8, 2024 Google Maps

Tent camped here over Labor Day Weekend. They had a wonderful band playing in the recreation hall. Lots of kids playing in the playground, nice people all around us. Dog friendly and clean flushing toilets with nice private shower facilities. Loved it! We'll be back!

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David Graf

David Graf

June 23, 2024 Google Maps

My son and I went tent camping -partial primitive (water no electric)- here on one of the hottest weekends of the year. The campground was nice & welcoming and the owners were very nice. We got to our site which was just about the perfect tent camping site: it was immediately near two others but was still secluded and had plenty of shade. It was flat and clear of brush with a nice picnic table and great fire ring, which we did use. We hiked the park and I can imagine it bustling on a holiday weekend. We enjoyed ourselves despite having to depart a day early due to personal medical complications from the heat. Sandy told me she would put a free night down in the record since we had to leave early. A very nice gesture! I didn’t ask for anything when we left and she seemed genuinely concerned for my well-being as well.
All in all it is a quiet, relaxing campground with friendly people there and friendly people running it. We will be back, just not when it’s super hot and humid. I would like to visit on a holiday weekend and see if they have a list of activities and experiences.

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Location & Directions for Pioneer Family Campground

1273 East 900 North, Lake Village, IN 46349 United States

Elevation: 207 ft

Nearest town

Lake Village, IN - 4.7 mi

About 8 min to downtown

Near Indiana Dunes National Park

The closest entrance is: Paul H. Douglas Center for Environmental Education

Approximate drive: 40.6 mi · over 1 hr (70 min)

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Last updated: October 21, 2026

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