Laughery Valley Campground (National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association)

Campground in Ripley County, Indiana Also known as Friendship NMLRA Campground

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Campground with 650 sites

Full hookups, Pets welcome

Members only

This place is for members of the club or organization that runs it. Check with them before you plan a stay.

From the park's website, Oct 2026

Not yet confirmed by phone. Details can change, so check with the park before you go.

650 sites

50 with water and sewer at the site

Open year-round

Year-round sites occupy March 1, 2026 through Feb 28, 2027; bathhouses open approx. April 1-October 1, two or more open in winter. National Spring Shoot second full week of June; Championship Shoot second full week of September.

Book online

Through Campspot

The National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association's campground at its Friendship range, with full-hookup Frontier Heritage sites, electric-only and tent sites, and a large shaded primitive area. Camping requires at least one NMLRA member per group; nightly, yearly and shoot-only rates are offered.

Sites

Frontier Heritage (full hookup)

Hookups
Full hookups
Power
Not listed
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
Not listed
Pad
Not listed
Nightly
$50

Campsite - Electric only

Hookups
Electric only
Power
Not listed
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
Not listed
Pad
Not listed
Nightly
$40

Campsite - Tent, no electric

Hookups
No hookups
Power
Not listed
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
Not listed
Pad
Not listed
Nightly
$30

Primitive Area

Hookups
No hookups
Power
Not listed
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
Not listed
Pad
Not listed
Nightly
$5

What this place offers

  • Bathhouse
  • Dump station
  • Playground
  • RV storage

What this place offers

  • Bathhouse
  • Dump station
  • Playground
  • RV storage
  • Muzzleloading shooting ranges and national shoots
  • Camp office/Camp Shack
  • Full hookup sites with sewer
  • EV charging on campsites prohibited

Cabins and rentals

Cabin

Bathroom
Not listed
Nightly
$140

Gunmakers Hall Cabin: $140/night whole cabin or $25 per bed per night; not available during spring or fall shoots. Shaw House and other cabins listed as currently unavailable.

Things to know

Rig rules

  • No RV age limit listed

Pets

  • Pets allowed
  • Limit: 2 pets per campsite
  • No pet fee; 6 ft leash; no aggressive pets; not in buildings, Commercial Row, near firing lines or playground.

Arrival

  • Check-in: 12:00 p.m. (noon) or later; members must check in with the Camping Coordinator or call before arrival
  • Check-out: 11:00 a.m. after the last paid night
  • Year-round sites occupy March 1, 2026 through Feb 28, 2027; bathhouses open approx. April 1-October 1, two or more open in winter. National Spring Shoot second full week of June; Championship Shoot second full week of September.

Cancellation: The NMLRA does not offer camping refunds.

Included in the rate: Member's group not to exceed six individuals

Other fees: Yearly options: electric-only $850, Heritage year-round $1,500, Heritage all inclusive $1,875; camper storage $25/week; 4% card convenience fee; page says sales tax now charged separately (fee schedule says tax included).

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Where you'll be

State Road 62, IN

Directions

Where this info comes from

  • nmlra.org camping overview, check-in, reservations, contact
  • nmlra.org 2026 fee schedule
  • nmlra.org members-only rule, rules, pets, bathhouses, hookups
  • nmlra.org 2026 camping letter
  • nmlra.org deposit form, card fee
  • campspot.com online booking, street address
  • Indiana Department of Health campground license list
  • OpenStreetMap

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