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German Ridge Campground

usfs · IN

Directions
  • 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.

  • dump station

    Dump station

    16 mi
  • fuel station

    Fuel station

    5.9 mi
  • grocery

    Walmart Supercenter

    9.6 mi
  • trailhead

    German Ridge Campground Trailhead

    0.3 mi
  • attraction

    Viewpoint

    8.0 mi
  • recreation site

    German Ridge Beach

    0.3 mi

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.