Central Indiana (Muncie/Indianapolis)
Indianapolis · Marion County
Community type: An RV park or resort that welcomes tiny homes on wheels and park models on long-term or seasonal sites.
Indy Lakes is a dual-purpose pay-fishing lake and full-service RV campground on Indianapolis's south side, operating since 1951. Alongside transient anglers, the operator maintains year-round monthly residential rows with 50-amp gravel pads, metered electric, and strict property rules handed at check-in—serving as the metro anchor for long-term THOW and big-rig placement minutes from downtown.
Site requirements
Park specs & operating terms
Park requirements and operating rules for tiny homes and small cottages at this community. Prefabricated.co profiles are kept current; confirm any detail flagged below with the park before you apply.
Quick-glance park specs
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Power Infrastructure | Full-service 30/50-amp pedestals on active residential rows. Monthly rate plus metered electric at $0.18/kWh with $150 electric deposit. |
| Waste & Sewer System | City water and sewer on full-service pads; central shower and restroom structures for primitive areas. |
| Build Certifications | Modern commercially certified chassis structures capable of winter performance. Homemade uncertified shells require management visual check/sign-off. |
| Pet Constraints | Pet-friendly. Animals leashed on dedicated perimeter grassy pathways; sites kept clean. Storage restricted on pads. |
Financials & leasing terms
Monthly benchmarks and lease terms—rates and inclusions change, so confirm current pricing before you apply.
Lot rent & monthly fees
Monthly rate
$920/mo
plus metered electric ($0.18/kWh, no fees or minimums) on full-service monthly rows (2026 full-service page)
$920/mo plus metered electric (
$0
18/kWh, no fees or minimums) on full-service monthly rows (2026 full-service page)
$920/mo plus metered electric (.18/kWh, no fees or minimums) on full service monthly rows . Transient weekly/daily rates also published.
Utility inclusions
Base monthly includes two adults, two children (17 and under), city water, and sewer. Electric metered separately.
Lease mechanics
Monthly renewable residential blocks. Mandatory compliance screening at arrival or contract setup. Optional DirecTV packages published separately.
Home specifications & placement rules
Dimensional thresholds
Wide-body pull-through and back-in gravel pads configured for big rigs up to 45 ft+.
Aesthetic controls & covenants
Sites must remain clean; winter skirting highly encouraged to protect exposed plumbing.
Sustainability & permaculture allowances
If you are planning gardens, composting, or solar, confirm what is allowed under park rules—not just municipal code.
Alternative waste systems
Municipal sewer/water standard—composting not documented.
Off-grid adaptations
Grid-tied metered electric; occupant heat-tape responsibility on water feeds.
Site edibles & gardens
Pay-fishing lakes and bait shop—private gardening not offered.
Media & site documentation
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Planning land you own in Marion County?
Indy Lakes is a south-side RV pad lease—not the same as owning a Marion County parcel with a permitted backyard ADU. Route into pathway tools if you are comparing models.
Pads & tenancy snapshot
BYO modern RV, park model, or certified THOW on level gravel full-service pads with 30/50-amp electric, city water, and sewer. Wide pull-through and back-in big-rig configurations up to 45 ft+. Metered electric billed monthly; winter skirting encouraged for exposed plumbing.
Year-round monthly full-service spaces active as of June 2026. $920/mo plus metered electric ($0.18/kWh, $150 electric deposit). Two adults and two children (17 and under) included in base rate. Gatehouse site map available on check-in.
How you can live here
Key amenities
Amenities reflect what this community offers today. Pet rules, pools, docks, and similar features can change—confirm current policies with the community before you apply.
- Lakefront
- Waterfront / marina
- Pet-friendly
- RV-style hookups
- Laundry
Stewardship disclosures
Dual-use pay-fishing and residential facility—strict rules at check-in separate angler traffic from long-term rows. Mandatory safety/compliance screening at contract setup. Homemade uncertified shells may require management visual sign-off. Incoming water feeds need occupant-installed heat tape through Indiana winters. Deposit amounts beyond electric escrow not published—confirm with office.
Operators update rules frequently. Confirm recorded covenants, county zoning, HOA restrictions, occupancy rules, and insurance requirements for your home type before you move.