German Ridge Campground
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.
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.
Need to Know
All sites are by reservation only from March 29th - April 10th, 2024. The existing self-service pay station will be out of service during this time frame and only reservations booked online or by telephone will be deemed valid. AfterApril 10th, 2024, the self-service pay station will be put back into service.
There is a one-time $8 fee for booking reservations online or $9 by telephone.
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.
Camping is allowed at numbered sites only.
Natural Features
Sandstone rock outcroppings, rolling hills, and wildlife can be found here in a hardwood forest setting.
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.
Contact Information
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: Tell City Ranger District Front Office: 812-547-7051
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Available Campsites
- Site 3, Loop German Ridge Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 14, Loop German Ridge Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 6, Loop German Ridge Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 16, Loop German Ridge Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 19, Loop German Ridge Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 17, Loop German Ridge Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 7, Loop German Ridge Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 13, Loop German Ridge Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 4, Loop German Ridge Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 15, Loop German Ridge Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 9, Loop German Ridge Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 18, Loop German Ridge Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 12, Loop German Ridge Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 10, Loop German Ridge Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 5, Loop German Ridge Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 11, Loop German Ridge Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 1, Loop German Ridge Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 2, Loop German Ridge Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 8, Loop German Ridge Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 20, Loop German Ridge Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
