Dispersed Camping in Brown County, Indiana
Showing 30 locations in Brown County.
Bill Monroe Music Park & Campground
A massive, high-capacity developed campground offering hundreds of hookup sites equipped with water and electricity. Popular for events and music festivals, the property features portable restrooms, a dump station, and a central bathhouse.
Campsite 10
Designated primitive hike-in campsite 10, situated furthest south on the loop towards Monroe Lake trail spurs. Great stopover for hikers heading towards the water.
Campsite 12
Designated primitive hike-in campsite 12, located near the eastern wilderness boundary. Features a flat dirt space perfect for backpackers.
Campsite 13
Designated primitive hike-in campsite 13, situated on the southern loop of the Grubb Ridge Wilderness Road trail. Quiet clearing with easy access to the central wilderness area.
Campsite 14
Designated primitive hike-in campsite 14, positioned in a quiet forest stand in the southeastern Deam Wilderness. Ideal for hammocks or small tents.
Campsite 15
Designated primitive hike-in campsite 15, located on a quiet woodland ridge. Very private feel with great surrounding tree cover.
Campsite 16
Designated primitive hike-in campsite 16 along the central portion of the trail system. Well-spaced from other sites for an authentic wilderness feel.
Campsite 17
Designated primitive hike-in campsite 17, located in the eastern portion of the Grubb Ridge loop. Offers high privacy surrounded by hardwood forest.
Campsite 2 (Deam Wilderness)
A designated walk-in wilderness campsite situated within the scenic wooded terrain of the Charles C. Deam Wilderness.
Campsite 3 (Deam Wilderness)
A quiet hike-in backcountry campsite surrounded by dense hardwood forest along the wilderness trail system.
Campsite 4 (Deam Wilderness)
An isolated backcountry walk-in campsite located deep within the Charles C. Deam Wilderness area.
Campsite 5 (Deam Wilderness)
A secluded hike-in campsite situated along the trail network in the heart of the Deam Wilderness.
Campsite 6 (Terrill Ridge)
Primitive walk-in backcountry campsite located directly along the Terrill Ridge Trail.
Campsite 7 (Terrill Ridge)
Primitive backcountry site set back in a quiet wooded glen along the Terrill Ridge trail network.
Campsite 8 (Terrill Ridge)
Quiet, primitive backcountry site situated on the northern end of the Terrill Ridge trail system.
Campsite 9 (Charles C. Deam Wilderness)
A peaceful walk-in backcountry campsite located along the Grubb Ridge loop in the Charles C. Deam Wilderness.
Charles C. Deam Wilderness - Terrill Ridge
A series of primitive, designated hike-in backcountry sites along the scenic Terrill Ridge Trail corridor in Indiana's only wilderness area.
Fleetwood Cemetery Road Dispersed
Secluded dispersed camping options situated along Fleetwood Cemetery Road inside the Hoosier National Forest.
Grubb Ridge Road Dispersed Area
A quiet roadside dispersed camping corridor located along Grubb Ridge Road, offering basic pull-offs bordering the designated wilderness area. Perfect for self-contained rigs looking for easy access to nearby hiking trails.
Grubb Ridge Trail Campsite 11
A primitive, backcountry hike-in campsite situated along the scenic Grubb Ridge Trail within the Charles C. Deam Wilderness. Ideal for backpackers seeking quiet seclusion in a dense hardwood forest.
Hickory Ridge Road Dispersed Area
A sprawling network of roadside dispersed campsites along the gravel forest and county roads surrounding the Hickory Ridge Lookout Tower in Hoosier National Forest. The area features numerous shaded pull-offs and small clearings suitable for passenger cars, campervans, and smaller trailers. Many sites have established stone fire rings and offer a peaceful hardwood forest setting.
Maines Pond Dispersed Area
Peaceful dispersed camping area located near Maines Pond in Hoosier National Forest, offering scenic sites tucked into a dense forest setting.
Maumee Road Dispersed Camping
This corridor along Maumee Road offers several roadside pull-offs suitable for vehicle-based dispersed camping within Hoosier National Forest.
North County Road 1200 West Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along North County Road 1200 West, offering shaded roadside pull-offs within the Hoosier National Forest.
Squirrel Farm Road Dispersed Camping - Hoosier National Forest
A quiet corridor of primitive, dispersed campsites situated along Squirrel Farm Road and adjacent forest tracks within the Hoosier National Forest. The sites range from large, shaded pine-covered clearings with stone fire rings to smaller, more secluded turnouts tucked near creeks and trailheads. Many spots are muddy after rain, and some require high clearance or 4WD due to deep ruts and washouts. Perfect for those seeking a tranquil, primitive forest experience.
Terrill Ridge Campsite 1
A primitive walk-in campsite located along the Terrill Ridge Trail in the Deam Wilderness area of Hoosier National Forest. Ideal for backpackers seeking quiet isolation.
Walnut Road Dispersed Area
Roadside dispersed camping opportunities located along Walnut Road, offering a quiet, wooded rural environment.
Walnut Road Dispersed North
Dispersed camping pull-off along Walnut Road.
Walnut Road Dispersed South
Dispersed camping pull-off along southern portion of Walnut Road.
Yellowwood State Forest Campground
A peaceful primitive campground featuring a small horse camp area and several separate loops for tents and smaller RVs. Conveniently located near a lake with a boat ramp and multiple hiking trails.