Indiana Beach / Monticello KOA Holiday Blog
Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
Located 4 miles north of Monticello and 1/4 mile north of Indiana Beach Amusement Park entrance. Recommended north to south route: I-65; exit onto US 24. Go 20 miles east to Monticello. (This KOA is 110 miles south of Chicago and 95 miles north of Indianapolis.) GPS: N40.794603, W86.779990
From Chicago - Take I-65 south to exit 201, turn left going east on U.S. 24. As you enter Monticello, turn left at the 2nd stoplight (6th Street) where the Indiana Beach sign is located. Continue north, please note that the name of the street will change to N.W. Shafer Drive. You will pass the south and north entrance to Indiana Beach Amusement Park. The KOA campground entrance will be one block north past the stop light on the left side of the road.
From Indianapolis - Take I-65 north to exit 178 located northwest of Lafayette. Turn right onto State Road 43 going north. In the town of Reynolds make a right turn onto U. S. 24. As you enter Monticello, turn left at the 2nd stoplight (6th Street) where the Indiana Beach sign is located. Continue north, please note that the name of the street will change to N.W. Shafer Drive. You will pass the south and north entrance to Indiana Beach Amusement Park. The KOA campground entrance will be one block north past the stop light on the left side of the road.
From Fort Wayne - Take U. S. 24 west to Monticello, you will drive through downtown Monticello. Turn right at Walgreen's onto 6th Street, you will also see the Indiana Beach Amusement Park sign. Continue north, please note that the name of the street will change to N.W. Shafer Drive. You will pass the south and north entrance to Indiana Beach Amusement Park. The KOA campground entrance will be one block north past the stop light on the left side of the road.
From Cincinnati - Take I-74 to Indianapolis, then I-465 east to I-865 towards Chicago. From 865 you will take I-65 north to Chicago. Continue north until you reach exit 178 located northwest of Lafayette. Turn right onto State Road 43 going north. In the town of Reynolds make a right turn onto U. S. 24. As you enter Monticello, turn left at the 2nd stoplight (6th Street) where the Indiana Beach sign is located. Continue north, please note that the name of the street will change to N.W. Shafer Drive. You will pass the south and north entrance to Indiana Beach Amusement Park. The KOA campground entrance will be one block north past the stop light on the left side of the road.
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Oh, how we have enjoyed seeing you all summer and wanted to give you a heads up, as our little camper buddies and some of our staff gear up to go back to school. We hope you had a great summer and remember there is still weekend fun to come, with Labor Day, Value Card Appreciation Weekend, and Halloween around the corner. So we hope to still see you and hear all about the beginning of school! Our amusement park hours are greatly impacted by the back-to-school time of year. Please be sure to check out the Indiana Beach Operations schedule on the Amusement park website before booking online or feel free to give our staff here a call and we can help you book the perfect time and spot. Please remember our water features are subject to weather and staff and after Labor Day will be closed for the rest of the season.
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