German Ridge Campground
German Ridge Campground is a national forest campground in Indiana. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Indiana
- Coordinates
- 37.95505, -86.58127
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Backpacking, Biking, Camping, Day Use Area, Hiking, Horse Camping, Horseback Riding, Mountain Biking, Picnicking
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- Tell City Ranger District Front Office: 812-547-7051
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About German Ridge Campground
Overview 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. Recreation This area includes 20 campsites, over 25 miles of multiple-use trails, and a swimming beach (Open Memorial Weekend through Labor Day Weekend) with shelter. Facilities Area includes a primitive campground with accessible vault toilets, tables, grills and hitching racks. Water may be available for livestock (not potable for humans), but bringing water is recommended. A day use picnic area with beach and shelter is available free of charge from Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day Weekend. Natural Features Sandstone rock outcroppings, rolling hills, and wildlife can be found here in a hardwood forest setting.
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Branchville Dump Station · 14 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Messer · 21 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 46 designated routes (10 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| German Ridge Campground | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| German Ridge Campground | Private campground | 0.4 mi | — | — |
| Saddle Lake Rec. Area | National forest campground | 7.5 mi | — | — |
| Saddle Lake CG | Private campground | 8.3 mi | — | — |
| Saddle Lake Campground | National forest campground | 8.3 mi | — | No hookups |
| Vastwood Park | Private campground | 12 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.