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Hickory Ridge Horse Camp

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Directions
  • dump station10 mi
  • fuel station5.6 mi

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About

Hickory Ridge Campground is designed for horse camping, however, any National Forest visitor is welcome to camp at no cost. It is a primitive campground but accessible vault toilets, and hitching racks. Day use parking is also provided. Trail permits are required for horse and bicycle use on the Hickory Ridge Trail system.

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

  • dump station

    Paynetown Marina

    10 mi
  • fuel station

    Heltonville Store

    5.6 mi
  • propane

    Ferrellgas

    8.9 mi
  • potable water

    Potable water

    9.0 mi
  • trailhead

    Hunter Creek Trailhead

    3.1 mi
  • attraction

    Leaning Tree Point

    9.4 mi
  • recreation site

    Crooked Creek Boat Ramp

    8.3 mi

Forest road access near this stay: HICKORY HORSE CAMP 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

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