Buzzard Roost Recreation Area
About This Campground
National Forest
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.
Location
Buzzard Roost Recreation Area is located in Indiana
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
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiPoor
- VerizonGood
- AT&TFair
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
ScoutGreat 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.
ScoutBuzzard 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.
TravelerGreat 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
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