City, County & Regional Parks · Indiana
Johnny Appleseed Campground
City, County & Regional Parks · Indiana, United States
- Sites
- 51
- Hookups
- 51 electric, 49 with water
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Dump station
- Yes
- Elevation
- 830 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 7
- Nearest town
- Fort Wayne
- Address
- 1500 Harry Baals Drive, Fort Wayne, IN 46805
- Phone
- 260-427-6720
Season dates aren't confirmed for this campground yet - opening and closing dates haven't been verified. Check the operator's page or call ahead before you plan a trip.
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About
City-run campground with 49 RV/camper sites with electricity (30/50-amp) and water access, plus 2 overflow sites (30-amp only, no water); 8 pull-through sites. Free WiFi, firewood for sale, dump station, restroom/shower/laundry facilities, boat ramp/fishing access, playground, and Rivergreenway trail access; Camp Canine dog park nearby. Season May through October. Closed for the Johnny Appleseed Festival (Sept 13-24, 2026) and Old Cluster Dog Show (Oct 26-Nov 2, 2026). Reservation form online, followed by a callback to complete payment.
Fees
$30/night. 28-day rate: $600 (paid in full at check-in). Tent camping on RV sites: $30/night (limited). Dump station: free for guests, $10 for non-guests.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32° | 21° | -15° | 62° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 36° | 22° | -6° | 66° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 50° | 30° | 16° | 72° | 10 of 11 |
| April | 61° | 39° | 24° | 79° | 5 of 11 |
| May | 71° | 54° | 36° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 79° | 61° | 48° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 83° | 66° | 52° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 80° | 66° | 53° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 78° | 59° | 47° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 61° | 45° | 31° | 81° | 1 of 10 |
| November | 48° | 33° | 4° | 68° | 9 of 10 |
| December | 39° | 27° | -2° | 61° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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