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Buzzard Roost Recreation Area

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About This Campground

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Buzzard Roost is an overlook on the Ohio River that provides a panoramic view of the Ohio River bottom. The site has a primitive picnic area though no toilets or water are provided. Camping is allowed. This was once the location of the Buzzard Roost Lookout Tower.

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Location

Buzzard Roost Recreation Area is located in Indiana

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Directions

From I-64: Take the IN 237/66 exit for English/ Sulphur south toward Sulphur. At Sulphur, there is a 3-way intersection, to get to Buzzard Roost continue south on IN 66 through the community of Oriole. Turn off State Highway 66, 1.5 miles south of Oriole onto the first road east (Onido Road) and follow it bearing to the right at the intersection of Onido and Orchard Roads. Continue on Onido Road to the marked entrance of Buzzard Roost. Turn left at the entrance sign

Coordinates

38.12150064 N
86.4639004 W

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  • Drive-In
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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • ADA Access
  • Picnic Table
  • Phone Service
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

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Bonnie F.
Reviewed Sep. 17, 2022

Great free site

Only five sites. Reasonably quiet. Nice vault toilet. No hookups but it’s free. Right along the Ohio River. A rugged trail down the river bank, not well maintained but passable.

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Month of VisitOctober
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Reviewed Jul. 17, 2021

Buzzard Roost Indiana

It has been a wonderful experience. My only complaint in the little black fly like bugs in the bathroom building (toilet pit). Other than that and the rain, it has been relaxing.

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Month of VisitAugust
  • our home for the weekend.
Corin H.
Reviewed Aug. 9, 2018

Great for car camping on a whim

My partner and I love Buzzards Roost but we used to love it more. It used to have a sweet little walk in spot down the bouldering trail that looked over the river. Now it is overgrown and you can't get back there. I wish the DNR would bring it back and maintain the river overlook down at the water.…

Location

Buzzard Roost Recreation Area is located in Indiana

Detail location of campground

Directions

From I-64: Take the IN 237/66 exit for English/ Sulphur south toward Sulphur. At Sulphur, there is a 3-way intersection, to get to Buzzard Roost continue south on IN 66 through the community of Oriole. Turn off State Highway 66, 1.5 miles south of Oriole onto the first road east (Onido Road) and follow it bearing to the right at the intersection of Onido and Orchard Roads. Continue on Onido Road to the marked entrance of Buzzard Roost. Turn left at the entrance sign

Coordinates

38.12150064 N
86.4639004 W

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