German Ridge Campground

US Forest Service · Indiana

German Ridge Campground in Indiana. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 80 public campsites we map in Indiana.

The German Ridge Recreation Area includes a 20 site campground, a 24-mile multiple use trail, a short hiking trail around a scenic lake and cliff area, a seasonal day use area for swimming and picnicking, and several historic buildings. It was established during the Civilian Conservation Corps days and has long been a popular get-away for people in southern Indiana.

What we know about it

Managed by: US Forest Service
Fee: $8/night
Booking: Reservation required
Dogs: Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)
Number of sites: 100
Season: Open year-round
Phone: Tell City Ranger District Front Office:
Coordinates: 37.95505, -86.58127

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Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-04-15, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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