U.S. Forest Service · Hoosier National Forest · Indiana

Hickory Ridge Campground

Hickory Ridge is a primitive campground located near the Hickory Ridge Trail system.

Reservable · Recreation.gov10 sitesFreeNo hookupsPets okFires ok

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A photo of Hickory Ridge CampgroundHickory Ridge CampgroundA photo of vault toilets at Hickory Ridge CampgroundA photo of Hickory Ridge Trail kiosk at Hickory Ridge Campground
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Site mix

Standard, no hookups10
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

10 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteSurfacePeople / vehiclesFires
1Gravel8 / 2Yes
2Gravel8 / 2Yes
3Gravel8 / 2Yes
4Gravel8 / 2Yes
5Gravel8 / 2Yes
6Gravel8 / 2Yes
7Gravel8 / 2Yes
8Gravel8 / 2Yes
9Gravel8 / 2Yes
10Gravel8 / 2Yes

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

HookupsNone
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
FeesAll campsites are free of charge.

There is a vault toilet, non-potable water trough for horses, picnic tables, and fire rings, a mounting ramp, and a day use parking area.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Hickory Ridge Campground20°30°40°50°60°70°80°January: 3.36 inches of precipitation, 5.1 inches of snowFebruary: 2.75 inches of precipitation, 4.7 inches of snowMarch: 3.90 inches of precipitation, 2.1 inches of snowApril: 5.11 inches of precipitation, 0.1 inches of snowMay: 5.60 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 5.15 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 4.34 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 3.63 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 3.36 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 3.51 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowNovember: 3.78 inches of precipitation, 0.2 inches of snowDecember: 3.53 inches of precipitation, 4.2 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 29.1°F averageFebruary: 32.7°F averageMarch: 41.9°F averageApril: 52.8°F averageMay: 62.5°F averageJune: 71.1°F averageJuly: 74.4°F averageAugust: 73.4°F averageSeptember: 66.6°F averageOctober: 54.6°F averageNovember: 43.1°F averageDecember: 33.7°F average0 in2 in4 in6 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Oolitic Purdue Ex Fm, 15 miles from the campground at 652 feet, station USC00126580 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 48 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 16 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

Coordinates38.9765° N, 86.2935° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗10.5 mi
Outdoor gearJL Waters ↗18.5 mi
RV sales & serviceEdmundson RV Sales & Service ↗30.1 mi

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Hickory Ridge Campground

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.1 mi
    Hickory Ridge 7
    0.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.2 mi
    Hickory Ridge 1
    1.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.2 mi
    Hickory Ridge 6
    1.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.3 mi
    Hickory Ridge 8
    0.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.5 mi
    Hickory Ridge 9
    1.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.6 mi
    Hickory Ridge 11
    1 mi trail · hiking, horse, 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

On Wilderness Atlas →

Charles C. Deam Wilderness begins about 2.7 miles away, and it is the closest of these.

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.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

Natural features

A variety of long and short interconnecting trail loops through scenic hardwoods.

Recreation

Hickory Ridge Campground provides access to the Hickory Ridge Trail system for horseback riding, mountain biking, and hiking.

Guidebooks for Indiana

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  • Five-Star Trails: Louisville and Southern Indiana
    Valerie Askren, 2022
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  • Rail-Trails Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio
    Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, 2018
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  • 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Cincinnati
    Tamara York, 2021
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Hickory Ridge Campground?

Sites at Hickory Ridge 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 Hickory Ridge Campground?

Nothing. Hickory Ridge Campground is listed as free. All campsites are free of charge.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Hickory Ridge Campground?

Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Hickory Ridge Campground have?

10 sites, including 10 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I bring an RV to Hickory Ridge Campground?

Hickory Ridge Campground is listed for tents only.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Hickory Ridge Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Hickory Ridge Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Hickory Ridge Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

What if Hickory Ridge Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Blackwell Campground (5.9 mi), Hardin Ridge (7.6 mi), and Shirley Creek Campground (27.9 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby