German Ridge Campground
German Ridge Campground is a national forest campground in Indiana.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Indiana
- Coordinates
- 37.95514, -86.58117
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
About German Ridge Campground
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.
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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 | — | No hookups |
| German Ridge Campground | Private campground | 0.5 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. USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.