By the Bay Campground

Campground in Patriot, Switzerland County, Indiana Also known as By the Bay Camptown

Aerial view of By the Bay Campground
Aerial near the address
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Campground with 41 sites

Full hookups, 50 amp

From the park's website, Oct 2026

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

41 sites

41 with water and sewer at the site

20 / 30 / 50 amp

Electric service

Seasonal

Winter arrival procedure applies November 1 to April 1 (unstaffed office implied). Whether the park is open or closed in winter is not stated.

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Through Campspot

By the Bay Campground is an 8-acre park along Wade Bay, off the Ohio River, in Patriot, Indiana. It lists full-hookup back-in and pull-thru sites, with no on-site store and a general store a few blocks away.

Sites

Back-in

Hookups
Full hookups
Power
20 / 30 / 50 amp
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
Not listed
Pad
Not listed

Pull-Thru

Hookups
Full hookups
Power
20 / 30 / 50 amp
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
Not listed
Pad
Not listed

What this place offers

What this place offers

  • Fire rings and picnic tables at each site (About page; Campsites page mentions only picnic tables)
  • Bathhouse and laundry described as planned ('will feature'); hours not stated
  • Wi-Fi listed as 'Coming Soon', free for guests
  • All visitors must check in at the front office
  • Patriot General Store a few blocks away (groceries, pizza, deli, hardware; open 7 days)
  • Park with basketball court, ball field and playground a few blocks away
  • Public boat ramp and creek for kayaking just up the road (not on site)
  • Sister park Follow The River RV Resort 12 miles away (pool, trails, basketball, volleyball, jump pad)
  • Nearby: four casinos, golf courses, Ark Encounter; town is golf-cart friendly; 4th of July parade and fireworks in town

Things to know

Rig rules

  • No RV age limit listed

Pets

  • Not listed

Arrival

  • Winter arrival procedure applies November 1 to April 1 (unstaffed office implied). Whether the park is open or closed in winter is not stated.

Cancellation: 2 or more weeks before arrival: refund minus $10 fee. Less than 2 weeks: rain check. Holiday/event weekends: no refund with less than 1 month's notice. No refunds beyond one hour after check-in (Rules page).

Included in the rate: 2 adults and 2 children

Other fees: Plus tax. $5 per day for each person aged 5 or older above 4 people. Non-holiday weekend reservations require a deposit equal to the first night. Weekday is Sunday to Thursday; weekend is Friday and Saturday and/or holiday. Monthly rate: Campspot says contact the park.

On Google

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Where you'll be

2837 Main Street, Patriot, IN, 47038

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