German Ridge Campground

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USDA Forest Service

Campground · USDA Forest Service Fees: This campground First Come First Served and $8 per night. Payment can be made at the self-service pay station located at the campground entrance. 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… Phone: Tell City Ranger District Front Office: 812-547-7051 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10296977 Source: Recreation.gov. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Jeff Fischer