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German Ridge Campground
FSU.S. Forest Service — Indiana · Hoosier National Forest
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Hoosier National Forest |
| Location | Indiana · Hoosier National Forest · 37.95505, -86.58127 · Map |
| Sites | 20 public sites counted from the federal listing — 20 standard nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 20 sites Water hookups at 0 of 20 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 20 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 20 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | This campground First Come First Served and $8 per night. Payment can be made at the self-service pay station located at the campground entrance. |
| Check-in / out | In 2:00 PM · Out 12:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 20 sites, as reported |
| Amenities, as reported | Vault toilets |
| Phone | Tell City Ranger District Front Office: 812-547-7051 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-04-15.
From the official listing
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.
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.
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.
Nearest federal campgrounds
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Trip Card — German Ridge Campground
Indiana · Hoosier National Forest
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Indiana · Hoosier National Forest |
| Fees | This campground First Come First Served and $8 per night. Payment can be made at the self-service pay station located at the campground entrance. |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 20 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10296977 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.