Blackwell Campground
The camp is located along Tower Ridge Road in the center of the Charles Deam Wilderness area, approximately one mile from Highway 446. The camp also is a trailhead for the Charles C. Deam Wilderness trail system.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 28 |
Site guide
28 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 2 | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 3 | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 4 | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 5 | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 6 | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 7 | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 8 | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 9 | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 10 | 8 / 2 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | All campsites are free of charge. |
There is a picnic shelter at the site, a loading area for people to easily mount horses, including people with disabilities, and hitching racks. Trails from the site link to the trail system in the Charles C. Deam Wilderness. There are 6 vault toilets and one non-potable water hydrant.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Season | Year round |
| Forest | Hoosier National Forest |
| Fees | No fee |
| Rules | Firewood Restrictions Any firewood brought onto National Forest System land must meet ONE of the firewood requirements on Hoosier National Forest. Use of on-site firewood must only be from dead, downed material. Standing trees, living or dead, may not be cut or defaced. A complete list of US Forest Service rules and regulations are posted on bulletin boards in the campground. |
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Getting there
| Coordinates | 39.0174° N, 86.3898° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 5.1 mi |
| Outdoor gear | JL Waters ↗ | 13 mi |
| RV sales & service | Edmundson RV Sales & Service ↗ | 31.3 mi |
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Trails nearby
- 0.3 miCope Hollow Trail ↗6.1 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 0.6 miGrubb Ridge Trail ↗14.5 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 1.3 miHayes Trail2.5 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 2.2 miHardin Ridge Trail2.1 mi trail · hiking, bike
- 2.4 miMartin Hollow Trail2.6 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 2.5 miHardin Ridge Trail 1 Spur 2under 0.1 mi trail · hiking, bike
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Charles C. Deam Wilderness.
- inCharles C. Deam Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 12,472 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
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Natural features
The camp is a large grassy area with gravel parking areas on the east and west end. The trailheads are located on the east and west ends of the camp by the parking areas.
Recreation
Blackwell is a campground for all types of users. It provides access to the Charles C. Deam Wilderness Trail system with approximately 35 miles of trails. The nearby Hickory Ridge Trail system is also available.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Blackwell Campground?
Sites at Blackwell Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Blackwell Campground?
Nothing. Blackwell Campground is listed as free. All campsites are free of charge.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Blackwell Campground?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Blackwell Campground open right now?
Open as of Oct 16, 2026. Season Year round.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Blackwell Campground have?
28 sites, including 28 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Blackwell Campground?
Blackwell Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Blackwell Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Blackwell Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Blackwell Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. Firewood Restrictions Any firewood brought onto National Forest System land must meet ONE of the firewood requirements on Hoosier National Forest.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Blackwell Campground?
Blackwell is a campground for all types of users. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What if Blackwell Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Hardin Ridge (2.2 mi), Hickory Ridge Campground (5.9 mi), and Shirley Creek Campground (27.8 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby