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Buzzards Roost Recreation Area

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About

USDA Forest Service

Buzzard Roost has a primitive campground and picnic area though no water is provided. Camping and Picnic Sites are not separately designated, but either activity is allowed in the sites.

A scenic location for walking, picnicking and camping. Parking areas are available at the first trailhead access and at the picnic/camping spur. Tables, grills, and a portable toilet are available at the picnic area. Benches are located on the bluffs overlooking the Ohio River. Water is not available on site.

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  • Drive-In
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Site Types

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

Features

For Campers

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

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April S.
Reviewed Nov. 5, 2023

Good clean camp ground

Very clean area with restrooms. There is very limited spaces that are pretty close together. There actually wasn’t any camp grounds open when we got there but we were so exhausted from the drive and it was 4am so we parking at the trail head and got a 3 hour nap in. I walked a bit of the trail that morning and used the bathrooms. Perfect little spot if you don’t mind people and want a dispersed spot. Not running water or electricity. Att service was ok

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Month of VisitDecember
  • Review photo of Buzzards Roost Recreation Area by April S., November 5, 2023
  • Review photo of Buzzards Roost Recreation Area by April S., November 5, 2023
  • Review photo of Buzzards Roost Recreation Area by April S., November 5, 2023
DThe Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Sep. 16, 2023

Good clean spot

Spots aren’t as private as I would have liked, but definitely nice for free camping. Short walk down to the water. It was a bit foggy the following morning, but it was just a pass through camp stop for me at the time, so no big deal

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Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Buzzards Roost Recreation Area by Don W., September 16, 2023
  • Review photo of Buzzards Roost Recreation Area by Don W., September 16, 2023
  • Review photo of Buzzards Roost Recreation Area by Don W., September 16, 2023
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Reviewed Aug. 4, 2023

Relaxing place

Stayed a week so far is very relaxing and peaceful. Convenience store approximately 10 mi away. Very quiet area and peaceful as long as your neighbor doesn't have to run their generator all day. But as I found out newbies still learning the tricks. On right in all paved narrow in spots but passable just overhanging tree limbs. Plenty of clearance coming in paved roads all the way big enough turnaround if I have to turn around. Pit toilet cleaned and stocked pretty much every week. Camping Spurs see to look like they would fit maybe 30 ft RV.

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Location

Buzzards Roost Recreation Area is located in Indiana

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Coordinates

38.12085 N
86.464815 W

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