German Ridge Campground
usfs · IN
- dump station16 mi
- fuel station5.9 mi
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About
German Ridge Campground is a primitive campground with 20 sites, vault toilets, fire rings, non-potable water, picnic tables, high lines, and hitching racks. The campground is designed for horse camping, however, any national forest visitor is welcome to camp there. Over 25 miles of trails are available for hiking, mountain biking and horse riding. Trail use permits required for horse and bicycle use on designated trails.
Around this stay
Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.
- 16 mi
dump station
Dump station
- 5.9 mi
fuel station
Fuel station
- 9.6 mi
grocery
Walmart Supercenter
- 0.3 mi
trailhead
German Ridge Campground Trailhead
- 8.0 mi
attraction
Viewpoint
- 0.3 mi
recreation site
German Ridge Beach
Forest road access near this stay: GERMAN RIDGE TOWER in Hoosier National Forest. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.
Contact & access
- IN
- OPEN
Source and verification
Last verified: 10/5/2026
See the Sources tab for provenance detail.

