DISPERSED CAMPING IN HOOSIER NATIONAL FOREST (INDIANA)

BERRY RIDGE ROAD DISPERSED CAMPING in Hoosier National Forest in Indiana. Dispersed camping is allowed throughout most of the Hoosier National Forest. Dispersed camping is acceptable on National Forest System lands away from developed campgrounds, nearly anywhere your camping equipment and vehicle does not block developed trails or road rights- of-way. No permit is required and it is not necessary to check in with the Forest Service when you camp overnight.
All dispersed campsites must be at least 300 feet away from trailheads and wilderness access points and at least 100 feet from trails and waterfronts in the Charles C. Deam Wilderness.
There is no charge for dispersed camping, however the following restrictions are required:
Stays are limited to 14 days
Personal property must not be left unattended
Group size is limited to 10 people in the Charles C. Deam Wilderness. In other part of the Forest, groups larger than 75 people require a permit
Firewood restrictions apply throughout the Forest.
Check for current restrictions such as fire bans before heading out to camp

Dispersed Camping Best Practices
No amenities are provided for dispersed camping.

Practice Leave No Trace Principles:
Bring enough water for the duration of your stay.
Leave a clean campsite by packing out all refuse. No garbage service is provided and leaving your trash is illegal and can result in steep penalties.
Go at least 200 feet from water sources and campsites for personal hygiene needs and bury human waste.

Dispersed camping Areas

A map is available for roadside designated dispersed campsites in the Pleasant Run Unit (north end of Hoosier National Forest):

Hickory Ridge, Berry ridge and Sundance Lake areas.

Visit the Charles C. Deam Wilderness page for information of backcountry wilderness dispersed camping.

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