Blackwell Campground

Blackwell Campground

Part of Hoosier National Forest

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.  

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. 

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.

Important Notices

  • All campsites are free of charge. 

  • Don't move firewood: To limit the spread of invasive tree-killing pests, firewood from outside the area is not permitted. Some states have quarantines and may confiscate your firewood. Please help protect our forests from invasive species by obtaining your firewood at or near your camping destination and burning it on-site. Visit dontmovefirewood.org for more information.

Available Activities

  • Day Use Area - Day Use Area
  • Horseback Riding - Horseback Riding
  • Wilderness - Wilderness
  • Horse Camping - Horse Camping
  • Hiking - Hiking
  • Camping - Camping
  • Backpacking - Backpacking

Contact Information

Phone: Brownstown Ranger District Front Office: 812-275-5987

Rental Options

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