FR 1155.000 — Sulphur Lake Picinic Area in IN -- Camping Rules & Access

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FR 1155.000 — Sulphur Lake Picinic Area in IN

Road corridorHoosier NF, Tell City Ranger District

11 mi from English

Maps 725 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

Local restrictions may apply; check the land manager’s camping rules.

Hoosier National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · 28 days total per calendar year · within 28 days
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Road Access

Moderate
  • All 0.3 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, gravel the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 70 ft over 0.3 miles, with sustained grades near 12%.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • The Oriole Lake shoreline is 0.3 mi off.
  • Open country, with nothing named rising within 30 miles.

Rules

  • Dispersed camping is allowed throughout most of the Hoosier National Forest.…All dispersed camp sites must be at least 200 feet away from trails, trailheads, roads, water sources, rock shelters, caves, and historic structures, unless in a Forest Service designated campsite.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 44–70°F, 3.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.