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First-come camping in Indiana (no reservation needed)

Indiana has 17 public campgrounds you can camp at without a reservation, 17 charging a fee. All are run by the U.S. Forest Service.

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17
First-come

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First-come campgrounds vs. dispersed camping

Every campground below is a named, developed site that takes no reservations: show up, find an open site, pay if there's a fee. Dispersed camping (boondocking) is different: camping on open public land away from any campground. BLM limits dispersed camping to 14 days within any 28-day period (stay limits vary by field office), asks campers to stay at least 200 feet from lakes and streams, and says most areas need no permit or reservation (blm.gov, read 2026-09-26).

Most first-come campgrounds by town: 10 near Perry , 6 near Monroe , and 1 near Lawrence .

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Celina Northface Loop Perry · National Forest · First-come
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Not on record
Season
Not on record
Fee
Peak Season (Early April - Late October)
 Celina Southslope Loop Perry · National Forest · First-come
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Not on record
Season
Not on record
Fee
Peak Season (Early April - Late October)
 H.r. Bluegill Loop Monroe · National Forest · First-come
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Not on record
Season
early April to late October
Fee
Visit Recreation.gov for the latest fee schedule and reservations
 H.r. Eads Loop Monroe · National Forest · First-come
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Not on record
Season
early April to late October
Fee
Visit Recreation.gov for the latest fee schedule and reservations
 H.r. Holland Loop Monroe · National Forest · First-come
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Not on record
Season
early April to late October
Fee
Visit Recreation.gov for the latest fee schedule and reservations
 H.r. Pine Loop Monroe · National Forest · First-come
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Not on record
Season
early April to late October
Fee
Visit Recreation.gov for the latest fee schedule and reservations
 H.r. Southern Point Loop Monroe · National Forest · First-come
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Not on record
Season
early April to late October
Fee
Visit Recreation.gov for the latest fee schedule and reservations
 H.r. White Oak Loop Monroe · National Forest · First-come
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Not on record
Season
early April to late October
Fee
Visit Recreation.gov for the latest fee schedule and reservations
 Hickory Ridge Campgound Lawrence · National Forest · First-come
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Not on record
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Not on record
Fee
No fee for camping or day use parking
 Indian Celina Recreation Area Perry · National Forest · First-come
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Not on record
Season
Not on record
Fee
Peak Season (Early April - Late October)
 Saddle Lake Rec. Area Perry · National Forest · First-come
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Not on record
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Not on record
Fee
$5 per night, paid at the self-service pay station located within the campground. Exact cash or checks accepted.
 Tipsaw Catbrier R.v. Loop Perry · National Forest · First-come
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Not on record
Season
Not on record
Fee
Visit Recreation.gov for the latest fee schedule
 Tipsaw Dogwood Loop Perry · National Forest · First-come
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Not on record
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Not on record
Fee
Visit Recreation.gov for the latest fee schedule
 Tipsaw Goldenrod Group Site Perry · National Forest · First-come
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Not on record
Season
Early April to Late October
Fee
Visit Recreation.gov for the latest fee schedule
 Tipsaw Jackpine Loop Perry · National Forest · First-come
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Not on record
Season
Not on record
Fee
Visit Recreation.gov for the latest fee schedule
 Tipsaw Primrose Group Site Perry · National Forest · First-come
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Not on record
Season
Early April to Late October
Fee
Visit Recreation.gov for the latest fee schedule
 Tipsaw Recreation Area Perry · National Forest · First-come
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Not on record
Season
Not on record
Fee
Peak Season (Early April - Late October)

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