Established Camping
Buffalo Ridge Campground — Brown County State Park
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Warning 2 Alerts are In Effect
There are 2 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
All RVs and vehicles towing trailers MUST use the park's west entrance on State Road 46 two miles west of Nashville, Indiana. The park's north entrance east of Nashville has a historic Covered Bridge with a 9-foot height clearance and 3-ton weight limit. Oversized vehicles cannot use the north entrance. Horsemen's Campground: For equestrian users, the Horsemen's Campground entrance is on S.R. 135, five miles south of the intersection with S.R. 46.
All campground users should note that GPS directions may not always send you to the correct entrances.
Buffalo Ridge Campground, near Brown County State Park, is a fantastic spot for those looking to immerse themselves in nature while enjoying some modern conveniences. The campground offers a mix of tent and RV sites, with many shaded areas that provide a nice break from the sun.
Visitors rave about the clean facilities, including well-maintained bathrooms and showers. One camper noted, “The showers are nicer than what we have seen, and very private.” The campground also features electric hookups and drinking water, making it a comfortable place to set up camp.
For outdoor enthusiasts, the surrounding Brown County State Park is a treasure trove of activities. With extensive hiking and mountain biking trails, you can explore the beautiful rolling hills and scenic vistas that the area is known for. Campers have enjoyed horseback riding and the nearby town of Nashville, which adds to the overall experience.
While some sites may require leveling for RVs, many campers appreciate the peaceful atmosphere and the abundance of wildlife. As one reviewer put it, “The woods surrounding the Buffalo Ridge campground is very peaceful.” Whether you're here for a weekend or a longer stay, Buffalo Ridge Campground offers a welcoming environment for all types of campers.
Description
Indiana DNR, State Parks and Reservoirs Division
Brown County State Park
Nicknamed the "Little Smokies" because of the area's resemblance to the Great Smoky Mountains, Brown County encompasses nearly 16,000 acres of rugged hills, ridges and fogshrouded ravines. Glaciers from the most recent ice ages stopped short of the "hills o'Brown," but their meltwaters helped create the narrow ridges, steep slopes and deep gullies of Brown County State Park. Indiana's largest park is a traditional fall color hot spot, with nearly 20 miles of tree-lined roads and many scenic vistas overlooking miles of uninterrupted forestland.
Campground Check-in/Check-out times are 2 PM Mondays through Saturdays and 5 PM on Sundays and Holidays.
Winter Camping Information (early November through late March): Brown County State Park offers winter camping in some of our campgrounds as noted below. Reservations accepted year round. Please check with the Park Office for more detailed information on the dates campgrounds switch from Summer to Winter Season (and back) as these will change each year.
These campgrounds open year round with reduced facilities and rates in Winter:
Buffalo Ridge: Electric hookup sites, heated bathhouse, water fill station.
Racoon Ridge: 20 Amp Electric hookup sites and Non-Electric sites
Horseman Electric: Electric hookup sites, water hydrant near gatehouse available through November only, pit toilets
Horseman Primitive: Primitive sites, water hydrant near gatehouse available through November only, pit toilets.
Park Information and Property, Campground and Trail maps can be found at the IN State Parks and Reservoirs website at www.stateparks.in.gov
Location
Buffalo Ridge Campground — Brown County State Park is located in Indiana
Directions
North Gate -1801 S.R. 46 E. West Gate -1405 S.R. 46 W. (Family Camper Entrance) Horse Camp-4800 S.R. 135 S. (Horse Camper Entrance) <u><b>Family Campground:</b> </u> All RV's and Vehicles towing Trailers MUST use the park's West Entrance off of SR 46 two miles west of Nashville Indiana. The park's North Entrance east of Nashville has a historic Covered Bridge with a 9' height clearance and 3 ton weight limits and over-size vehicles are prohibited and cannot enter here. <u><b>Horseman Campground:</b></u> The Horseman Campground entrance, for <u>Horseman Campground (Equestrian) users only</u>, is off SR 135, five miles south of the intersection with SR 46. **All campground users should also note that GPS directions to Brown County State Park may not always send you to the correct entrances.**
Address
1405 SR 46W P.O. Box 608
Nashville, IN 47448
Coordinates
39.15498718519993 N
86.2331422695467 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Stay Connected
- WiFiGood
- VerizonAvailable
- AT&TGood
- T-MobileAvailable
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 30 min from Columbus
- 33 min from Bloomington
- 1 hr 1 min from Indianapolis
- 1 hr 37 min from Terre Haute