Hoosier National Forest, in the hills of south central Indiana, provides a
wide mix of opportunities and resources for people to enjoy. Rolling hills,
back-country trails, and rural crossroad communities make this small but
beautiful 204,000 acre Forest a local treasure. Forest managers work with the
public to develop a shared vision of stewardship focused on restoring,
maintaining, and interpreting the cultural and natural resources of our public
lands.

Hoosier National Forest, in the hills of south central Indiana, provides a wide mix of opportunities and resources for people to enjoy. Rolling hills, back-country trails, and rural crossroad communities make this small but beautiful 204,000 acre Forest a local treasure. Forest managers work with the public to develop a shared vision of stewardship focused on restoring, maintaining, and interpreting the cultural and natural resources of our public lands.

## Overview

The camp is located along Tower Ridge Road in the center of the Charles Deam
Wilderness area, approximately one mile from Highway 446. The camp also is a
trailhead for the Charles C. Deam Wilderness trail system.

## Recreation

Blackwell is a campground for all types of users. It provides access to the
Charles C. Deam Wilderness Trail system with approximately 35 miles of trails.
The nearby Hickory Ridge Trail system is also available.

## Facilities

There is a picnic shelter at the site, a loading area for people to easily
mount horses, including people with disabilities, and hitching racks. Trails
from the site link to the trail system in the Charles C. Deam Wilderness.
There are 6 vault toilets and one non-potable water hydrant.

## Natural Features

The camp is a large grassy area with gravel parking areas on the east and west
end. The trailheads are located on the east and west ends of the camp by the
parking areas.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>The camp is located along Tower Ridge Road in the center of the Charles Deam Wilderness area, approximately one mile from Highway 446. The camp also is a trailhead for the Charles C. Deam Wilderness trail system.  </p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Blackwell is a campground for all types of users.  It provides access to the Charles C. Deam Wilderness Trail system with approximately 35 miles of trails.  The nearby Hickory Ridge Trail system is also available.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>There is a picnic shelter at the site, a loading area for people to easily mount horses, including people with disabilities, and hitching racks. Trails from the site link to the trail system in the Charles C. Deam Wilderness.  There are 6 vault toilets and one non-potable water hydrant. </p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>The camp is a large grassy area with gravel parking areas on the east and west end.  The trailheads are located on the east and west ends of the camp by the parking areas. </p>

A photo of Blackwell Campground

A photo of pavilion at Blackwell Campground

A photo of one trailhead to the Charlie Deem Wilderness at Blackwell Campground

A photo of vault toilets at Blackwell Campground

Blackwell Campground

## Overview

A scenic location for hiking and camping. Parking areas are available at the
first trailhead access and at the picnic/camping spur. Tables, grills, garbage
can, info board and a vault toilet are available at the camping area. A scenic
overlook and benches are located on the bluffs overlooking the Ohio River.
Water is not available on site.

## Recreation

This site offers rustic camping, scenic views and wildlife viewing. An ardous
0.5 mile trail from the bluff to the banks of the Ohio River is available.

## Facilities

A vault toilet and garbage can is available. Each campsite includes a fire
ring and picnic table.

## Natural Features

Sandstone rock outcrops, bluffs, hardwood forest, and a scenic overlook
platform with views of the Ohio River and Kentucky.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>A scenic location for hiking and camping.  Parking areas are available at the first trailhead access and at the picnic/camping spur. Tables, grills, garbage can, info board and a vault toilet are available at the camping area. A scenic overlook and benches are located on the bluffs overlooking the Ohio River. Water is not available on site.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>This site offers rustic camping, scenic views and wildlife viewing. An ardous 0.5 mile trail from the bluff to the banks of the Ohio River is available.  </p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>A vault toilet and garbage can is available.  Each campsite includes a fire ring and picnic table.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Sandstone rock outcrops, bluffs, hardwood forest, and a scenic overlook platform with views of the Ohio River and Kentucky.</p>

A photo of the Buzzard Roost Campground

Vault toilet in campground

A quiet spot to think at in the campground.

Buzzard Roost Campground

## Overview

The German Ridge Recreation Area includes a 20 site campground, a 24-mile
multiple use trail, a short hiking trail around a scenic lake and cliff area,
a seasonal day use area for swimming and picnicking, and several historic
buildings. It was established during the Civilian Conservation Corps days and
has long been a popular get-away for people in southern Indiana.

## Recreation

This area includes 20 campsites, over 25 miles of multiple-use trails, and a
swimming beach (Open Memorial Weekend through Labor Day Weekend) with shelter.

## Facilities

Area includes a primitive campground with accessible vault toilets, tables,
grills and hitching racks. Water may be available for livestock (not potable
for humans), but bringing water is recommended. A day use picnic area with
beach and shelter is available free of charge from Memorial Day Weekend to
Labor Day Weekend.

## Natural Features

Sandstone rock outcroppings, rolling hills, and wildlife can be found here in
a hardwood forest setting.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>The German Ridge Recreation Area includes a 20 site campground, a 24-mile multiple use trail, a short hiking trail around a scenic lake and cliff area, a seasonal day use area for swimming and picnicking, and several historic buildings. It was established during the Civilian Conservation Corps days and has long been a popular get-away for people in southern Indiana.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>This area includes 20 campsites, over 25 miles of multiple-use trails, and a swimming beach (Open Memorial Weekend through Labor Day Weekend) with shelter.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Area includes a primitive campground with accessible vault toilets, tables, grills and hitching racks. Water may be available for livestock (not potable for humans), but bringing water is recommended. A day use picnic area with beach and shelter is available free of charge from Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day Weekend.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Sandstone rock outcroppings, rolling hills, and wildlife can be found here in a hardwood forest setting. </p>

This campground First Come First Served and $8 per night. Payment can be made
at the self-service pay station located at the campground entrance.

Fee tube and entry kiosks for the campground.

Two vault toilets are located on campground.

A photo of facility German Ridge Campground  with No Amenities Shown

Two vault toilets are located in the campground.

One trailhead for the German Ridge Trail located in the campground

Three communal non-potable water hydrants are available at campground.

German Ridge Campground

## Overview

Hardin Ridge is a 1,200-acre recreational complex located on the shores of
Monroe Reservoir in Hooiser National Forest. The complex includes six shady
campground loops, two picnic areas with shelters, and two rental cabins. The
area offers something for everyone, with activities like camping, picnicking,
boat launching, swimming, nature walks, and interpretive programs offered in a
forested environment.

## Recreation

A 300-foot swimming beach on Lake Monroe offers a place for children to play
and swimmers to sunbathe and enjoy the water. The beach offers a combination
of sand and sun, with a shady grass-covered hillside above. There are no
lifeguards on duty. No glass containers or pets are allowed in the beach area.
The Hardin Ridge Trail is a 2-mile hiking and bicycle trail that runs from the
day use area to the various campground loops. This trail roughly follows the
main campground road and provides a safe surface for families to hike or bike,
as well as a scenic overlook. Fishing is allowed anywhere along the lakeshore
within the recreational complex, but several quiet inlets provide secluded
fishing holes along the lake's banks. Popular catches include blue gill,
striped bass, large mouth bass and crappie. On the Ted T. Turtle interpretive
trail, visitors can travel 1.2 miles through a scenic hardwood forest, along a
small creek and down to Lake Monroe and back. On the trail, visitors have the
opportunity to learn about the history, geology, and wildlife common to
southern Indiana. For visitors interested in boating, the lake has a 3-lane
launch ramp that is open year-round. A 75 vehicle/trailer parking area is also
available as well as a fully accessible loading dock provided at the boat
ramp.

## Facilities

There are 197 camp sites at Hardin Ridge, 36 of which are walk-in tenting only
sites. With the exception of Eads and Southern Point loops, the areas have
electric hookups at about half the sites (walk-in sites to do not have
electric hookups). Centralized water, flush toilets and showers are provided.
In addition to the campground loops, there are two picnic areas with numerous
tables, along with three shelter houses, two of which overlook the lake. Two
of the shelters also have electricity and lights. If the shelters are not
reserved, they may be available on a first-come, first-served basis. There is
ample space in the fields around the picnic sites for games. The Hardin Ridge
Recreation Area has two primitive cabins available for rent. The cabins each
offer 6 bunk beds, one of which is a double bed, for a total sleeping capacity
of 7 people. The cabins are located on the shores of Lake Monroe, between the
boat launch and swimming beach. There is a picnic shelter nearby and a shared
toilet between the two cabins.

## Natural Features

Monroe Reservoir spans 10,750-acres and is the largest lake in Indiana. There
is an overlook on Hardin Ridge Road that is spectacular in any season and
gives visitors a high vantage point of the lake, colorful marinas across the
water and a vast expanse of forest. The entire area is forested with hardwoods
and is well-shaded to give visitors the feel of being in the deep woods. In
spring, the dogwoods and redbuds bring bright color to the forest and in fall,
the foliage offers colors in vibrant hues of yellow, orange and red.

## Nearby Attractions

**Special Places on the Hoosier National Forest******

**Brooks Cabin**

**Buffalo Trace**

**Carnes Mill Site**

**Clover Lick Barrens**

**Hickory Ridge Lookout Tower**

**Initial Point**

**Lick Creek African American Settlement**

**The Jacob Rickenbaugh Homestead**

**Wesley Chapel Gulf**

<h2>Overview</h2>
Hardin Ridge is a 1,200-acre recreational complex located on the shores of Monroe Reservoir in Hooiser National Forest. The complex includes six shady campground loops, two picnic areas with shelters, and two rental cabins.  
The area offers something for everyone, with activities like camping, picnicking, boat launching, swimming, nature walks, and interpretive programs offered in a forested environment.<h2>Recreation</h2>
A 300-foot swimming beach on Lake Monroe offers a place for children to play and swimmers to sunbathe and enjoy the water. The beach offers a combination of sand and sun, with a shady grass-covered hillside above. There are no lifeguards on duty. No glass containers or pets are allowed in the beach area.
  
The Hardin Ridge Trail is a 2-mile hiking and bicycle trail that runs from the day use area to the various campground loops. This trail roughly follows the main campground road and provides a safe surface for families to hike or bike, as well as a scenic overlook.
  
Fishing is allowed anywhere along the lakeshore within the recreational complex, but several quiet inlets provide secluded fishing holes along the lake's banks. Popular catches include blue gill, striped bass, large mouth bass and crappie. 
  
On the Ted T. Turtle interpretive trail, visitors can travel 1.2 miles through a scenic hardwood forest, along a small creek and down to Lake Monroe and back. On the trail, visitors have the opportunity to learn about the history, geology, and wildlife common to southern Indiana.
  
For visitors interested in boating, the lake has a 3-lane launch ramp that is open year-round.  A 75 vehicle/trailer parking area is also available as well as a fully accessible loading dock provided at the boat ramp. <h2>Facilities</h2>
There are 197 camp sites at Hardin Ridge, 36 of which are walk-in tenting only sites. With the exception of Eads and Southern Point loops, the areas have electric hookups at about half the sites (walk-in sites to do not have electric hookups). Centralized water, flush toilets and showers are provided. 
  
In addition to the campground loops, there are two picnic areas with numerous tables, along with three shelter houses, two of which overlook the lake.  Two of the shelters also have electricity and lights.  If the shelters are not reserved, they may be available on a first-come, first-served basis. There is ample space in the fields around the picnic sites for games.
  
The Hardin Ridge Recreation Area has two primitive cabins available for rent. The cabins each offer 6 bunk beds, one of which is a double bed, for a total sleeping capacity of 7 people. The cabins are located on the shores of Lake Monroe, between the boat launch and swimming beach. There is a picnic shelter nearby and a shared toilet between the two cabins.  <h2>Natural Features</h2>
Monroe Reservoir spans 10,750-acres and is the largest lake in Indiana. There is an overlook on Hardin Ridge Road that is spectacular in any season and gives visitors a high vantage point of the lake, colorful marinas across the water and a vast expanse of forest.
  
The entire area is forested with hardwoods and is well-shaded to give visitors the feel of being in the deep woods. In spring, the dogwoods and redbuds bring bright color to the forest and in fall, the foliage offers colors in vibrant hues of yellow, orange and red. 
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/wohgcz7vxwcg1ncuw52e6/Special-Places-on-the-Hoosier-NF-stelprdb5211657.pdf?rlkey=086bxvccc64i056wipd5uki99&dl=0" rel="nofollow"><strong>Special Places on the Hoosier National Forest </strong></a><strong> </strong></p>
<p><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/gf99lmyq50hz0sqrlvvvq/Brooks-Cabin-stelprdb5287067.pdf?rlkey=tlyj0bv5seyn9oxgxfm2zaiil&dl=0" rel="nofollow"><strong>Brooks Cabin</strong></a>  </p>
<p><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/4c1fhh0ptzt4vx1k7dajc/Buffalo-Trace-stelprdb5292152.pdf?rlkey=voobirxit0mpn3cpx8lk5t65x&dl=0" rel="nofollow"><strong>Buffalo Trace</strong></a>  </p>
<p><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/2zxhldsfqm5rc4kgl7qdd/Carnes-Mill-Site.pdf?rlkey=1f7pflrvxewzwwkdhznk176zl&dl=0" rel="nofollow"><strong>Carnes Mill Site</strong></a>  </p>
<p><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/xrn2xdcyz8r9wr3snzju4/Clover-Lick-Barrens-stelprdb5287076.pdf?rlkey=mr5mabo1asdqivvlye5fqiv11&dl=0" rel="nofollow"><strong>Clover Lick Barrens</strong></a>  </p>
<p><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/lopp2uve13zomybeak7qp/Hickory-Ridge-Lookout-Tower-stelprdb5246537.pdf?rlkey=p8l0d9jeg2xo3ky4vhciby9ju&dl=0" rel="nofollow"><strong>Hickory Ridge Lookout Tower</strong></a>  </p>
<p><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/o2jmg66oyeqmjqjfmjxsu/Initial-Point-stelprdb5292159.pdf?rlkey=3t1ds7tn0gzoo0iqrolwtecmf&dl=0" rel="nofollow"><strong>Initial Point</strong></a>  </p>
<p><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/04zzmwo1t414i1jffisxz/Lick-Creek-African-American-Settlement-stelprdb5303625.pdf?rlkey=9bc0zz8on63kdv0wagzj9yqkk&dl=0" rel="nofollow"><strong>Lick Creek African American Settlement</strong></a>  </p>
<p><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/8nyb20lo8xldtoa3bdw3x/The-Jacob-Rickenbaugh-Homestead-stelprdb5308118.pdf?rlkey=mvp5mnw6szxconflo9ww12a7r&dl=0" rel="nofollow"><strong>The Jacob Rickenbaugh Homestead</strong></a>  </p>
<p><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/t6c2720el15gdyk43yynz/Wesley-Chapel-Gulf-fsbdev3_017360.pdf?rlkey=443uakcfswsr07dooo3pikvhy&dl=0" rel="nofollow"><strong>Wesley Chapel Gulf</strong></a> </p>

Cabins require $100 cleaning/damage and lost key deposit upon arrival at
recreation area.

  
Each campsite fee includes a camping unit (tent,camper) & one vehicle (single
sites) and two vehicles (double sites). There is a $8.00 charge per day for
the second vehicle, and $8.00 charge per day for any additional vehicle (must
be paid at time of check-in). Maximum two vehicles per single site, and four
vehicles per double site.

There is a surcharge for the site with electric and water.

Annual Boat/Day Use Pass: $50.00 each (sticker must be applied to the
windshield of the registered vehicle) $30.00 each additional in the same
household. May be used at Hardin Ridge, Indian-Celina and Tipsaw Recreation
Areas.

A photo of facility HARDIN RIDGE with Picnic Table, Shade, Waterfront, Lean To / Shelter

HARDIN RIDGE

Hardin Ridge

**Beach Closure Notice:** The Hardin Ridge Beach is currently closed due to
high water conditions. For visitor safety, the beach will remain closed until
water levels recede and conditions are deemed safe. We appreciate your
patience and will provide updates as they become available.

<p><strong>Beach Closure Notice:</strong> The Hardin Ridge Beach is currently closed due to high water conditions. For visitor safety, the beach will remain closed until water levels recede and conditions are deemed safe. We appreciate your patience and will provide updates as they become available.</p>

**_Dates to remember at Hardin Ridge Recreation Area for the 2026 season:_**

**Happy 250th Birthday America**

  * Saturday, July 4, 2026, 12:00pm at the Amphitheater

**Back to School Beach Party**

  * Saturday, July 18th, 2:00pm at the Beach

**Fall Halloween Fest**

  * Saturday, October 17th, 3:00pm at the Amphitheater

<p><strong><em>Dates to remember at Hardin Ridge Recreation Area for the 2026 season:</em></strong></p><p><strong>Happy 250th Birthday America</strong></p><ul><li><p>Saturday, July 4, 2026, 12:00pm at the Amphitheater</p></li></ul><p><strong>Back to School Beach Party</strong></p><ul><li><p>Saturday, July 18th, 2:00pm at the Beach</p></li></ul><p><strong>Fall Halloween Fest</strong></p><ul><li><p>Saturday, October 17th, 3:00pm at the Amphitheater</p></li></ul>

## Overview

Hickory Ridge is a primitive campground located near the Hickory Ridge Trail
system.

## Recreation

Hickory Ridge Campground provides access to the Hickory Ridge Trail system for
horseback riding, mountain biking, and hiking.

## Facilities

There is a vault toilet, non-potable water trough for horses, picnic tables,
and fire rings, a mounting ramp, and a day use parking area.

## Natural Features

A variety of long and short interconnecting trail loops through scenic
hardwoods.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Hickory Ridge is a primitive campground located near the Hickory Ridge Trail system.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Hickory Ridge Campground provides access to the Hickory Ridge Trail system for horseback riding, mountain biking, and hiking.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>There is a vault toilet, non-potable water trough for horses, picnic tables, and fire rings, a mounting ramp, and a day use parking area.  </p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>A variety of long and short interconnecting trail loops through scenic hardwoods.</p>

A photo of Hickory Ridge Campground

A photo of vault toilets at Hickory  Ridge Campground

A photo of Hickory Ridge Trail kiosk at Hickory Ridge Campground

A photo of facility Hickory Ridge Trail as it leaves the campground.

Hickory Ridge Campground

## Overview

The Indian-Celina Lake Recreation Area is a tranquil getaway in the midst of
the Hoosier National Forest. Both the Celina and Indian Lakes are within the
area, offering camping, boating, fishing and hiking, as well as tours of a
historic site.

## Recreation

Indian and Celina lakes are two of four fishing lakes along Highway 37. The
lakes offer many miles of shoreline and coves for fishing for pan fish. Boat
ramps are open year-round, and an accessible fishing pier is available on
Celina Lake. Anglers can expect a variety of catfish, largemouth bass,
bluegill and crappie. The sandstone block, historic Rickenbaugh House was
built in 1874 and is open to visitors periodically throughout the year. The
home and adjacent historic cemetery are popular among visitors. A variety of
hiking trails exist within the area, including the relatively easy, 1 mile
Rickenbaugh Interpretive Trail, which is located behind the historic
Rickenbaugh House. The Two Lakes Loop National Recreation Trail encircles both
Indian and Celina lakes and winds through many acres of natural and peaceful
forests. The trail is 16 miles, but can encompass multiple, shorter day hikes.

## Facilities

The area offers dozens of individual campsites, divided in two loops.
Campsites are available for tent and RV camping. Utility hookups are available
in some of the sites and the parking surfaces are paved.  
  
Each site is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible
flush toilets, showers and drinking water are provided. A day-use area is also
available, and provides access to the nearby boat ramp. Picnic tables are
available there and at the historic site.

## Natural Features

The area is located in south-central Indiana, in a dense hardwood and pine
forest, on 152-acre Indian and 164-acre Celina lakes. A variety of wildlife
make its home in the area.

## Nearby Attractions

Special Places on the Hoosier National Forest

Brooks Cabin

Buffalo Trace

Carnes Mill Site

Clover Lick Barrens

Hickory Ridge Lookout Tower

Initial Point

Lick Creek African American Settlement

The Jacob Rickenbaugh Homestead

Wesley Chapel Gulf

<h2>Overview</h2>
The Indian-Celina Lake Recreation Area is a tranquil getaway in the midst of the Hoosier National Forest. Both the Celina and Indian Lakes are within the area, offering camping, boating, fishing and hiking, as well as tours of a historic site.
<h2>Recreation</h2>
Indian and Celina lakes are two of four fishing lakes along Highway 37. The lakes offer many miles of shoreline and coves for fishing for pan fish. Boat ramps are open year-round, and an accessible fishing pier is available on Celina Lake. Anglers can expect a variety of catfish, largemouth bass, bluegill and crappie.
   
The sandstone block, historic Rickenbaugh House was built in 1874 and is open to visitors  periodically throughout the year. The home and adjacent historic cemetery are popular among visitors.
   
A variety of hiking trails exist within the area, including the relatively easy, 1 mile Rickenbaugh Interpretive Trail, which is located behind the historic Rickenbaugh House. The Two Lakes Loop National Recreation Trail encircles both Indian and Celina lakes and winds through many acres of natural and peaceful forests. The trail is 16 miles, but can encompass multiple, shorter day hikes. <h2>Facilities</h2>
The area offers dozens of individual campsites, divided in two loops. Campsites are available for tent and RV camping. Utility hookups are available in some of the sites and the parking surfaces are paved.
<br/> <br/>
Each site is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible flush toilets, showers and drinking water are provided. A day-use area is also available, and provides access to the nearby boat ramp. Picnic tables are available there and at the historic site.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The area is located in south-central Indiana, in a dense hardwood and pine forest, on 152-acre Indian and 164-acre Celina lakes. A variety of wildlife make its home in the area.

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/wohgcz7vxwcg1ncuw52e6/Special-Places-on-the-Hoosier-NF-stelprdb5211657.pdf?rlkey=086bxvccc64i056wipd5uki99&dl=0" rel="nofollow">Special Places on the Hoosier National Forest </a> </p>
<p><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/gf99lmyq50hz0sqrlvvvq/Brooks-Cabin-stelprdb5287067.pdf?rlkey=tlyj0bv5seyn9oxgxfm2zaiil&dl=0" rel="nofollow">Brooks Cabin </a> </p>
<p><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/4c1fhh0ptzt4vx1k7dajc/Buffalo-Trace-stelprdb5292152.pdf?rlkey=voobirxit0mpn3cpx8lk5t65x&dl=0" rel="nofollow">Buffalo Trace </a> </p>
<p><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/2zxhldsfqm5rc4kgl7qdd/Carnes-Mill-Site.pdf?rlkey=1f7pflrvxewzwwkdhznk176zl&dl=0" rel="nofollow">Carnes Mill Site</a> </p>
<p><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/xrn2xdcyz8r9wr3snzju4/Clover-Lick-Barrens-stelprdb5287076.pdf?rlkey=mr5mabo1asdqivvlye5fqiv11&dl=0" rel="nofollow">Clover Lick Barrens </a> </p>
<p><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/lopp2uve13zomybeak7qp/Hickory-Ridge-Lookout-Tower-stelprdb5246537.pdf?rlkey=p8l0d9jeg2xo3ky4vhciby9ju&dl=0" rel="nofollow">Hickory Ridge Lookout Tower</a> </p>
<p><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/o2jmg66oyeqmjqjfmjxsu/Initial-Point-stelprdb5292159.pdf?rlkey=3t1ds7tn0gzoo0iqrolwtecmf&dl=0" rel="nofollow">Initial Point </a> </p>
<p><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/04zzmwo1t414i1jffisxz/Lick-Creek-African-American-Settlement-stelprdb5303625.pdf?rlkey=9bc0zz8on63kdv0wagzj9yqkk&dl=0" rel="nofollow">Lick Creek African American Settlement </a> </p>
<p><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/8nyb20lo8xldtoa3bdw3x/The-Jacob-Rickenbaugh-Homestead-stelprdb5308118.pdf?rlkey=mvp5mnw6szxconflo9ww12a7r&dl=0" rel="nofollow">The Jacob Rickenbaugh Homestead </a> </p>
<p><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/t6c2720el15gdyk43yynz/Wesley-Chapel-Gulf-fsbdev3_017360.pdf?rlkey=443uakcfswsr07dooo3pikvhy&dl=0" rel="nofollow">Wesley Chapel Gulf </a> </p>

Each campsite fee includes a camping unit (tent,camper) & one vehicle (single
sites) and two vehicles (double sites). There is a $8.00 charge per day for
the second vehicle, and $8.00 charge per day for any additional vehicle (must
be paid at time of check-in). Maximum two vehicles per single site, and four
vehicles per double site.

There is a surcharge for the site with electric and water.

Annual Boat/Day Use Pass: $50.00 each (sticker must be applied to the
windshield of the registered vehicle) $30.00 each additional in the same
household. May be used at Hardin Ridge, Indian-Celina and Tipsaw Recreation
Areas.

INDIAN CELINA LAKE

Celina Lake

Celina Lake Kayaking

Rickenbaugh  House Celina Lake

Indian Celina Lake

## Overview

The Saddle Lake Recreation Area was one of four that was associated with flood
control lakes built along the Middle Fork of the Anderson River. Saddle Lake
has a primitive campground, a boat ramp, and a hiking trail. This scenic,
somewhat remote lake is an excellent place to get away from crowds and you
will often have the place to yourself!

## Recreation

A 13 site campground, 2.4 mile hiking trail around Saddle Lake, and a boat
ramp are available within this Recreation Area.

## Facilities

A single vault toilet, garbage can, and a near-by boat ramp area available.

## Natural Features

Views of Saddle Lake, hardwoods and conifers, and nature viewing.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>The Saddle Lake Recreation Area was one of four that was associated with flood control lakes built along the Middle Fork of the Anderson River. Saddle Lake has a primitive campground, a boat ramp, and a hiking trail. This scenic, somewhat remote lake is an excellent place to get away from crowds and you will often have the place to yourself!</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>A 13 site campground, 2.4 mile hiking trail around Saddle Lake, and a boat ramp are available within this Recreation Area.  </p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>A single vault toilet, garbage can, and a near-by boat ramp area available.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Views of Saddle Lake, hardwoods and conifers, and nature viewing. </p>

All sites are First Come, First Served. Cash or check is the only accepted
payment for a site. The self-service pay station located within the
campground.

A photo of Saddle Lake Campground

A photo of the vault toilet at Saddle Lake Campground

Saddle Lake Campground

## Overview

Shirley Creek is a primitive campground. There is no use fee at this site.

## Recreation

Shirley Creek Campground offers access to the Shirley Creek Trail system for
horseback riding, mountain bike riding, and hiking

## Facilities

A primitive campground, vault toilets, picnic tables, and hitching racks are
available; Water may is seasonally available for livestock (not potable for
humans) but bringing water is recommended.

## Natural Features

A variety of terrain, scenic hardwoods, and shady trails.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Shirley Creek is a primitive campground. There is no use fee at this site. </p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Shirley Creek Campground offers access to the Shirley Creek Trail system for horseback riding, mountain bike riding, and hiking</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>A primitive campground, vault toilets, picnic tables, and hitching racks are available; Water may is seasonally available for livestock (not potable for humans) but bringing water is recommended.  </p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>A variety of terrain, scenic hardwoods, and shady trails. </p>

A photo of Shirley Creek Campground

A photo of vault toilets at Shirley Creek Campground

Shirley Creek Campground

## Overview

The Tipsaw Lake Recreation Area is located on the shores of its namesake lake
in south-central Indiana's Hoosier National Forest. It offers camping, picnic
areas, boating, swimming, hiking, biking and educational programs. Visitors
enjoy the scenic views of the forest and all it has to offer.

## Recreation

Boating, fishing and swimming in the lake are popular activities. Electric
motors are allowed, and fishing for pan fish is considered excellent. The boat
ramp and parking area is open year-round.  
  
A beautiful swimming beach with playground equipment and a modern bathhouse is
also available. The beach offers a combination of sand and sun or a shady,
grass-covered hillside.  
  
A 5.9-mile trail for hiking and mountain biking runs from the day-use area
around the lake. The trail includes scenic overlooks of the lake and valley
and traverses a variety of forest types. A trail permit is available for
purchase and is required for mountain bikers age 17 and older.

## Facilities

The area offers dozens of individual, double and group campsites, available
for tent and RV camping. Group sites can accommodate up to 65 people.  
  
Each site is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible
flush toilets, showers and drinking water are provided. A beach area is fully
accessible and is equipped with washing stations and changing rooms. Electric
and water hookups are available at some sites and parking surfaces are paved.  
  
A day-use area is also available and provides access to the beach and picnic
areas and shelters, as well as the boat ramp. Horseshoe pits and and open
areas for games are nearby.

## Natural Features

The campground is adjacent to 131-acre Tipsaw Lake, in a hardwood and pine
forest. Situated at an elevation of 380 feet, the campground is composed of
five loops that offer dozens of campsites. Some sites are shaded and the roads
are paved.

## Nearby Attractions

Special Places on the Hoosier National Forest

Brooks Cabin

Buffalo Trace

Carnes Mill Site

Clover Lick Barrens

Hickory Ridge Lookout Tower

Initial Point

Lick Creek African American Settlement

The Jacob Rickenbaugh Homestead

Wesley Chapel Gulf

<h2>Overview</h2>
The Tipsaw Lake Recreation Area is located on the shores of its namesake lake in south-central Indiana's Hoosier National Forest. It offers camping, picnic areas, boating, swimming, hiking, biking and educational programs. Visitors enjoy the scenic views of the forest and all it has to offer.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Boating, fishing and swimming in the lake are popular activities. Electric motors are allowed, and fishing for pan fish is considered excellent. The boat ramp and parking area is open year-round.
<br/> <br/>
A beautiful swimming beach with playground equipment and a modern bathhouse is also available. The beach offers a combination of sand and sun or a shady, grass-covered hillside.
<br/> <br/>
A 5.9-mile trail for hiking and mountain biking runs from the day-use area around the lake. The trail includes scenic overlooks of the lake and valley and traverses a variety of forest types. A trail permit is available for purchase and is required for mountain bikers age 17 and older.<h2>Facilities</h2>
The area offers dozens of individual, double and group campsites, available for tent and RV camping. Group sites can accommodate up to 65 people. 
<br/> <br/>
Each site is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible flush toilets, showers and drinking water are provided. A beach area is fully accessible and is equipped with washing stations and changing rooms. Electric and water hookups are available at some sites and parking surfaces are paved.
<br/> <br/>
A day-use area is also available and provides access to the beach and picnic areas and shelters, as well as the boat ramp. Horseshoe pits and and open areas for games are nearby.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The campground is adjacent to 131-acre Tipsaw Lake, in a hardwood and pine forest. Situated at an elevation of 380 feet, the campground is composed of five loops that offer dozens of campsites. Some sites are shaded and the roads are paved.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/wohgcz7vxwcg1ncuw52e6/Special-Places-on-the-Hoosier-NF-stelprdb5211657.pdf?rlkey=086bxvccc64i056wipd5uki99&dl=0" rel="nofollow">Special Places on the Hoosier National Forest </a> </p>
<p><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/gf99lmyq50hz0sqrlvvvq/Brooks-Cabin-stelprdb5287067.pdf?rlkey=tlyj0bv5seyn9oxgxfm2zaiil&dl=0" rel="nofollow">Brooks Cabin </a> </p>
<p><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/4c1fhh0ptzt4vx1k7dajc/Buffalo-Trace-stelprdb5292152.pdf?rlkey=voobirxit0mpn3cpx8lk5t65x&dl=0" rel="nofollow">Buffalo Trace </a> </p>
<p><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/2zxhldsfqm5rc4kgl7qdd/Carnes-Mill-Site.pdf?rlkey=1f7pflrvxewzwwkdhznk176zl&dl=0" rel="nofollow">Carnes Mill Site</a> </p>
<p><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/xrn2xdcyz8r9wr3snzju4/Clover-Lick-Barrens-stelprdb5287076.pdf?rlkey=mr5mabo1asdqivvlye5fqiv11&dl=0" rel="nofollow">Clover Lick Barrens </a> </p>
<p><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/lopp2uve13zomybeak7qp/Hickory-Ridge-Lookout-Tower-stelprdb5246537.pdf?rlkey=p8l0d9jeg2xo3ky4vhciby9ju&dl=0" rel="nofollow">Hickory Ridge Lookout Tower</a> </p>
<p><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/o2jmg66oyeqmjqjfmjxsu/Initial-Point-stelprdb5292159.pdf?rlkey=3t1ds7tn0gzoo0iqrolwtecmf&dl=0" rel="nofollow">Initial Point </a> </p>
<p><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/04zzmwo1t414i1jffisxz/Lick-Creek-African-American-Settlement-stelprdb5303625.pdf?rlkey=9bc0zz8on63kdv0wagzj9yqkk&dl=0" rel="nofollow">Lick Creek African American Settlement </a> </p>
<p><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/8nyb20lo8xldtoa3bdw3x/The-Jacob-Rickenbaugh-Homestead-stelprdb5308118.pdf?rlkey=mvp5mnw6szxconflo9ww12a7r&dl=0" rel="nofollow">The Jacob Rickenbaugh Homestead </a> </p>
<p><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/t6c2720el15gdyk43yynz/Wesley-Chapel-Gulf-fsbdev3_017360.pdf?rlkey=443uakcfswsr07dooo3pikvhy&dl=0" rel="nofollow">Wesley Chapel Gulf </a> </p>

Tipsaw Lake

Tipsaw Lake Beach

TIPSAW LAKE Beachfront

TIPSAW LAKE Beach

TIPSAW LAKE Beachfront 2

Jackpine 1

TIPSAW LAKE Sandy Beach

TIPSAW LAKE

site post

TIPSAW LAKE Playground

## Overview

A primitive campground with vault toilets, hitching racks, and a picnic
shelter is available. Around 12 and half miles of trails are available for
hiking, mountain biking and horse riding.

## Recreation

The Youngs Creek Campground provides access to the 12.7-mile Youngs Creek
multiple use trail for horseback riding, mountain biking, and hiking.

## Facilities

A picnic shelter with picnic tables is located across from the vault toilet.
High line posts, picnic tables and fire rings are located at designated
campsites 1-7 on the south end of the campground. Sites 8-14 are located in a
open grassy area with high line posts available. There are 2 frost-free
hydrants to provide non-potable water.

## Natural Features

Shady trails, scenic hardwood forests and a variety of terrain

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>A primitive campground with vault toilets, hitching racks, and a picnic shelter is available. Around 12 and half miles of trails are available for hiking, mountain biking and horse riding.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>The Youngs Creek Campground provides access to the 12.7-mile Youngs Creek multiple use trail for horseback riding, mountain biking, and hiking.  </p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>A picnic shelter with picnic tables is located across from the vault toilet. High line posts, picnic tables and fire rings are located at designated campsites 1-7 on the south end of the campground.  Sites 8-14 are located in a open grassy area with high line posts available. There are 2 frost-free hydrants to provide non-potable water.  </p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Shady trails, scenic hardwood forests and a variety of terrain</p>

A photo of Youngs Creek Campground

A photo of vault toilets at Youngs Creek Campground

A photo of Young’s Creek Campground

A photo of communal non-potable water hydrant at Youngs Creek Campground

A photo of pavilion at Youngs Creek Campground

Youngs Creek Campground

Chipeta Falls, 135 feet high, is amazing to behold up close to not only see its beauty, but to hear the music of its cascading water and perhaps even feel some of the mist. The waterfall is magical just like the woman it is named after. Chipeta was a peacemaker among the Utes. Her name means “white singing bird.” She was fluent in Apache, Ute and English, and brought people together from warring factions. What do you hear in the music and song?

Chipeta Falls, Curecanti National Recreation Area