Rockhouse Ridge (FR 1131.140) in IN -- Camping Rules & Access

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Rockhouse Ridge (FR 1131.140) in IN

Road corridorHoosier NF, Tell City Ranger District

12 mi from Tell City

Maps 472 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

Difficult
  • All 0.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Glenn Hill.
  • Estimated climb: 100 ft over 0.4 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 14%.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Long Run runs 0.2 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 46–71°F, 3.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.