2026 NSS Convention

Hundreds of Caves, Hundreds of Miles

Corydon, IN - July 6 - July 10, 2026

Lodging / Camping

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Harrison County Fairgrounds Camping

The Harrison County Fairgrounds will serve as the main location for Convention attendees to camp, schedule cave trips, and enjoy evening entertainment. More information will be forthcoming about site parameters, arrival/departure times, and more.

Basic tent camping at this site is open for all registrants at no additional charge.

The fairgrounds are just 1 mile away from the Corydon High School, where daily presentations, programs, and salons will be hosted. Shops and restaurants in historic downtown Corydon are a 10 minute walk away, and electric vehicle charging stations are adjacent to the fairgrounds.

341 S Capitol Ave, Corydon, IN 47112

Please direct all questions about camping at the Harrison County Fairgrounds to 2026convention@caves.org

Hotel Rooms for NSS Convention Attendees

Special discounted room blocks are being offered at two hotels in Corydon, only a 5 minute drive from the main happenings of Convention.

Discounted rates are available Friday, July 3rd-Saturday, July 11th, 2026 (pending availability).

Hampton

$135 (+ taxes) for any standard room (double or single occupancy - $10 charge for extra rollaway bed)

Amenities include: ADA rooms and accessible add-ons (shower benches, etc.), breakfast, 24 hr coffee/tea, high speed internet, fitness center, guest laundry, in-room refrigerator and microwave, pool, pet friendly rooms available

Check-in 2:00 pm, Check-out 11:00 am

Address: 2455 Landmark Ave NE, Corydon, IN 47112

Call: (812) 738-6688

Online Hampton booking

Guests may also make reservations by calling the front desk at 812.738.6688 and asking for a room in the National Speleological Society block.

The room block will be held until May 18, 2026 - after this date, there is no guarantee of the group rate or room availability.

Holiday Inn Express

$129.99 (+ taxes) for any standard room (double or single occupancy - extra charges per person, rollaway beds)

Amenities include: ADA rooms kids eat free, free breakfast, daily housekeeping, EV chargers, fitness center, pet-friendly rooms available, pool, Wi-Fi

Check-in 4:00 pm, Check-out 11:00 am

Address: 249 Federal Drive Nw Corydon, Indiana 47112 United States

Call: (812) 738-1623

Online booking for the 2026 NSS convention block will not be available until January 1st. To reserve a room before January 1st you can call the hotel and mention the "2026 Convention".

Online Holiday Inn Express Booking

The room block will be held until June 19th, 2026 - after this date, there is no guarantee of the group rate or room availability.

Other Lodging / Camping Options

Pre- and Post-Convention Camps

More information coming soon!

RVs, Campers, Trailers, and Alternative Options

The Harrison County Fairgrounds will have limited space available for non-tent camping options during the Convention. Stay tuned for more information!