German Ridge Campground
German Ridge Campground
Part of Hoosier National Forest
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.
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.
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.
Important Notices
All sites are First Come, First Served. Cash or check is the only accepted payment for a site. The self-service pay station located at the entrance to the campground.
Sites are $8 per night.
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.
Available Activities
- Biking - Biking
- Day Use Area - Day Use Area
- Horseback Riding - Horseback Riding
- Mountain Biking - Mountain Biking
- Picnicking - Picnicking
- Hiking - Hiking
- Horse Camping - Horse Camping
- Camping - Camping
- Backpacking - Backpacking
Contact Information
Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site 16, Loop German Ridge Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 17, Loop German Ridge Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 10, Loop German Ridge Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 3, Loop German Ridge Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 6, Loop German Ridge Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 19, Loop German Ridge Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 7, 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 4, 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 2, Loop German Ridge Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 14, Loop German Ridge Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 13, 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 1, 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
