German Ridge Campground — Hoosier National Forest
Reviewed Apr. 24, 2024

Nice primitive self-serve campground with 20 spots

We stayed here on a guys trip in April 2024.  It was easy to find, had a self-serve pay tube, and since it's a primitive campground they had no electricity, showers or flush toilets (but they did have decent pit toilets).  It rained quite a bit the few days prior to us arriving so some of the fire pits at the sites had standing water.  You cannot make reservations so plan accordingly, but when we arrived Friday afternoon we were the only people there.   There is no camp host and they do not provide firewood onsite.  We had a hard time finding any in Tell City but finally got some at Tractor Supply.  We also found a bunch at the host at the Tipsaw Campground a short drive away. We were at site 19 and pitched 3 tents, and it was tight quarters but doable. The trails were very nice, but the rain that occurred prior to our arrival made for several soft spots and some "fun" creek crossings. We also encountered several ticks, so plan accordingly. Generally I would not hesitate to go back here.

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  • Review photo of German Ridge Campground — Hoosier National Forest by Joel K., April 24, 2024
  • Review photo of German Ridge Campground — Hoosier National Forest by Joel K., April 24, 2024
  • Review photo of German Ridge Campground — Hoosier National Forest by Joel K., April 24, 2024
  • Review photo of German Ridge Campground — Hoosier National Forest by Joel K., April 24, 2024
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