Located just an hour from downtown Indianapolis, Hidden Paradise Campground offers a family-friendly environment to experience the region’s natural beauty. Visitors can enjoy quarry swimming in the spring-fed “Dream Lake,” a 20-foot-deep lake surrounded by towering limestone cliffs.
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Quarry Swimming and Inflatable Fun
The campground features a designated swimming area complete with inflatable fun, such as a floating trampoline, obstacle course, jumping platform, and slide. Additionally, Hidden Paradise provides a large dock and open swimming areas. For safety reasons, guests must not engage in cliff jumping. They offer paddleboats for hourly rental, and wearing life vests is mandatory for all visitors. Guests have the option to bring their own life vests or borrow them at no additional charge as part of the admission fee.
Visitors can enjoy the inflatable water park from Memorial Day weekend through the weekend after Labor Day, open daily from 10 am to 6 pm. Kids and adults alike will love the following:
- Floating trampoline
- Obstacle course
- Jumping platform
- Slide
(Life vests are required for all guests and can be brought from home or borrowed for free.)
Swimming Day Pass Pricing at Hidden Paradise Campground
For Campers:
- Kids (4-12 years): $5.00
- Teens & Adults (13+): $7.00
- Little Ones (Under 3): FREE
For Non-Campers:
- Kids (4-12 years): $15.00
- Teens & Adults (13+): $20.00
- Non-Swimmers: $10.00 (access to other amenities)
- Little Ones (Under 3): FREE
Flat Rock River Activities
Guests can also explore the Flat Rock River along the campground’s north side. Kayaks and canoes are available for rent, and visitors are welcome to bring their own equipment, including tubes. The shallow waters are perfect for creek stomping, and many regulars enjoy river fishing.
Overnight Camping and Cabin Rentals
The 80-acre, family-owned campground offers dog-friendly overnight camping, 168 wooded sites with water and electricity for RV and tent camping, and six cabin rentals for those seeking a more comfortable experience. The campground positions the sites away from road noise, and they feature beautiful views of the Flat Rock River. Additionally, tent campers should prepare for unregulated sites, which may include noise from neighboring campers.
Events and Facilities at Hidden Paradise Campground
Hidden Paradise is always bustling with activity, hosting events such as live music, karaoke, chili cook-offs, fishing derbies, and campsite decorating contests. Facilities include a well-stocked camp store, bathrooms and showers, a snack shack, a playground, and a picnic area.
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