I went camping at the trading Post with my grandpa last year twice experience was phenomenal the friendliness of the staff the amount of room we had at our campsite it was beautiful pigeon River was one of the cleanest Rivers I have ever seen…
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Plan Your Next Group Getaway With Versatile Mongo Camping Options
Gather with friends, family, or corporate groups at our popular Primitive Group Site, the best of Mongo Indiana camping. Choose riverside, woodland, or a spot in between for a versatile outdoor experience. Wake up to fishing, kayaking, or swimming just steps from your tent. The spacious site includes a large fire ring and 3 picnic tables, providing ample room for tents, canopies, vehicles, kayaks, and gear.
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Camp Details
Prices
- Prime Season – $140
- Shoulder Season – $128
Seasons/Availability
- Prime Season: May 24 – Sept 2
- Shoulder Season: April 22 – May 23 & Sept 3 – Dec 1
Check in/Check out
- Check-in time is at 2 PM on the day of your arrival
- If you would like to request an early check-in, this request must be placed with our office PRIOR to your arrival. We attempt to fill all reasonable requests, but early check-in times cannot be guaranteed
- Check-out time is at 12 PM on the day of your departure
Group size
- Cost includes 10 people*
- 5 vehicle limit per site
*Additional people are $10 per person per night
Minimum stay
- Our Group Primitive site is #67
- A two-night minimum stay and paddling reservations are required to rent this site.
Included
- Tent camping
- Picnic table
- Fire ring
- Access to the Water Fill Station
Not Included
- Electric hook-up
- Sewer hook-up
- Fire grate
- Access to the Dump Station
What to bring
Bring your own:
- Camper
- Tents
- Hammocks
- Preferred sleeping quarters
- Coolers
- Food
- Personal camp gear
We do have a store on-site with any goodies you might forget, but you’ll want to try & pack all necessities for whatever makes a typical camping trip comfortable for you!
Reservation & Cancellation Policy
- FULL payment is required at the time of reservation.
- Trip changes and cancellations may be made up until 10 days prior to your reservation.
- Cancellations made more than 10 days prior to arrival will qualify for a credit for a future date.
- NO REFUNDS unless you have purchased Trip Cancellation Protection
- If Trading Post cancels the trip due to river or weather conditions, you will be offered a credit for a future date.
- Once you are on the river or parked at your campsite, there are no refunds or credits. Please keep in mind that heat, wind, cold, rain, insects, and ever-changing river conditions are part of the activity!
- If for any reason you need to cancel all or a portion of your reservation, the following guidelines will apply:
- 11 days or MORE prior to your arrival date – you can reschedule for another date within the same season or receive a credit for a future date.
- 10 days or LESS prior to your arrival date – No Refunds or Credits are issued, unless you purchased Trip Cancellation Protection.
- Failure to check-in or contact us on the date of your scheduled arrival may forfeit your site, boat reservation and seat on the bus.
- No refunds or credits are issued for dropping boats or changing trips less than 10 days prior to your trip date & time, unless you purchased Trip Cancellation Protection.
- No refunds or credits are issued for no call/no shows. You MUST contact us prior to your trip time to take advantage of the Trip Cancellation Protection.
Campground Rules
- CHECK-IN time is 2:00 p.m. EST
- CHECK-OUT time is 12:00 NOON EST
- QUIET TIME is 11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. and is strictly enforced. Non-compliance will result in eviction with no refund.
- 2 vehicle limit per standard site. There is no overflow parking.
- Please respect your neighboring campers and their families.
- No loud music, and all music off at 11:00 p.m.
- Generators are NOT allowed.
- No vulgar, offensive language.
- NO FIREWORKS of any kind are allowed in the campground.
- All vehicles are to be parked and remain parked after 10:00pm.
- All cars must have a car tag pass.
- All visitors at the Trading Post must register at the office and get a VISITOR CAR TAG before proceeding into the campground.
- Visitors MUST depart by 10:00pm
- Non paddling visitors will be assessed a $5/person/day visitor’s fee.
- No illegal drugs of any kind. Violators will be reported to local authorities.
- Storm shelter is in bath house, open 24 hours.
- Campground speed limit is 5 MPH.
- Please do not move the fire rings.
- No cutting of trees or marring of branches.
- A dumpster is provided for bagged trash disposal.
- Please clean your campsite upon departure. Failure to do so will result in being assessed a $50 cleaning fee.
- Recycling containers for aluminum cans are provided.
- Vaccinated & socially friendly pets are welcome but must be kept in your campsite & on a leash.
- Campground pond fishing is ok but is catch & release only.
- The playground is for children only. Children must be supervised by an adult and play is at own risk.
- No lifeguard is on duty, swim at own risk.
See Why Our Loyal Customers Keep Coming Back
…The new owners have done a great job taking over and have made several upgrades to the property, equipment, etc…Camp sites are spacious, bathrooms/showers are clean, playground is nice, and it is safe. It’s just a great place for a day visit or camping for the weekend.
I can’t wait to go camping here again! The prices are excellent. The staff are friendly, helpful, and I felt that they easily exceeded expectations for efficiency and ensuring that any interactions they have with their campers are positive ones…
This is a great place for camping and a paddle trip! The staff were very friendly and accommodating…
…Campground is very inviting with river side views, easy check-in, large mature tree shading and clean restrooms and shower facilities…Definitely a repeat destination.
…the staff are always super friendly and the river never disappoints! I would definitely recommend to anyone/family/couple for both camping or even just a day canoe trip!
…the staff are always super friendly and the river never disappoints! I would definitely recommend to anyone/family/couple for both camping or even just a day canoe trip!
Fantastic staff, great camping, and kayaking is a blast! Will definitely be back again soon!
…I’ve got to give this place its due praise and compliments…From the last minute arrangements, all the way to the overall safety of the campground, it was a phenomenal first time!…By golly I love this place!!! 😍😎🛶⛺️😀
The trading post is the best camping experience I’ve ever had. I always enjoy camping with my grandpa. We love going down the river. I will be coming back every year. I love the staff they are so friendly.
Great paddle trips and great camping this past weekend!
The absolute best place to go!!!…The new owners have really outdone themselves and the entire place is amazing! Camping is fantastic, kayak/canoe experiences are fantastic everything is…
