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National Forest campgrounds in Indiana

Indiana has 25 National Forest campgrounds on record, 8 reservable and 17 first-come.

25
Total
8
Reservable
17
First-come
Blackwell CampgroundBuzzard Roost Campground

How National Forest campgrounds work here

These campgrounds are run by the U.S. Forest Service. 17 take no reservations. 8 book through Recreation.gov. On record: 3 with hookups. The agency's own pages are at epqs.nationalmap.gov.

Interagency pass: it covers entrance and day-use fees on National Forest land, and the Senior Pass "may provide a 50 percent discount on some amenity fees", camping among them (nps.gov, read 2026-09-26). For the land itself (rules, offices, boundaries), see Indiana national forests on publiclandsdb.com.

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Blackwell Campground Monroe · National Forest · Reservable
Sites
28
Season
Not on record
Fee
No fee for camping or day use parking
 Buzzard Roost Campground Perry · National Forest · Reservable
Sites
5
Season
Not on record
Fee
No fee for camping or day use parking
 Celina Northface Loop Perry · National Forest · First-come
Sites
Not on record
Season
Not on record
Fee
Peak Season (Early April - Late October)
 Celina Southslope Loop Perry · National Forest · First-come
Sites
Not on record
Season
Not on record
Fee
Peak Season (Early April - Late October)
 German Ridge Campground Perry · National Forest · Reservable
Sites
20
Season
Not on record
Fee
$8 per night, paid at the self-service pay station located within the campground. Exact cash or checks accepted.
 H.r. Bluegill Loop Monroe · National Forest · First-come
Sites
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
Sites
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
Sites
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
Sites
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
Sites
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
Sites
Not on record
Season
early April to late October
Fee
Visit Recreation.gov for the latest fee schedule and reservations
 Hardin Ridge Recreation Area Monroe · National Forest · Reservable
Sites
193
Season
Not on record
Fee
Peak Season (Early April - Late October)
 Hickory Ridge Campgound Lawrence · National Forest · First-come
Sites
Not on record
Season
Not on record
Fee
No fee for camping or day use parking
 Indian Celina Recreation Area Perry · National Forest · First-come
Sites
Not on record
Season
Not on record
Fee
Peak Season (Early April - Late October)
 Saddle Lake Campground Perry · National Forest · Reservable
Sites
13
Season
Not on record
Fee
Not on record
 Saddle Lake Rec. Area Perry · National Forest · First-come
Sites
Not on record
Season
Not on record
Fee
$5 per night, paid at the self-service pay station located within the campground. Exact cash or checks accepted.
 Shirley Creek Campground Orange · National Forest · Reservable
Sites
17
Season
01-01 to 12-31
Fee
No fee for camping or day use parking
 Tipsaw Catbrier R.v. Loop Perry · National Forest · First-come
Sites
Not on record
Season
Not on record
Fee
Visit Recreation.gov for the latest fee schedule
 Tipsaw Dogwood Loop Perry · National Forest · First-come
Sites
Not on record
Season
Not on record
Fee
Visit Recreation.gov for the latest fee schedule
 Tipsaw Goldenrod Group Site Perry · National Forest · First-come
Sites
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
Sites
Not on record
Season
Not on record
Fee
Visit Recreation.gov for the latest fee schedule
 Tipsaw Lake Perry · National Forest · Reservable
Sites
47
Season
Not on record
Fee
Not on record
 Tipsaw Primrose Group Site Perry · National Forest · First-come
Sites
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
Sites
Not on record
Season
Not on record
Fee
Peak Season (Early April - Late October)
 Youngs Creek Campground Orange · National Forest · Reservable
Sites
14
Season
Not on record
Fee
No fee for camping or day use parking.

Common questions

How do I book a National Forest campground in Indiana?

Of the 25 National Forest campgrounds on record, 17 are first-come, first-served with no reservations and 8 book through Recreation.gov.

What is the stay limit at National Forest campgrounds in Indiana?

Where the agency states one: 14 consecutive nights (1 campground). Check each campground's page for its own rule.

Does the interagency pass work at National Forest campgrounds?

The pass itself covers entrance and day-use fees on National Forest land, not the nightly camping fee; the Senior Pass may give 50 percent off some amenity fees, camping among them (nps.gov, read 2026-09-26).

All agencies: camping in Indiana.