Dispersed Camping in Lawrence County, Indiana
Showing 16 locations in Lawrence County.
Blackwell Campground
A spacious, grassy primitive campground located along Tower Ridge Road at the entrance of the Charles C. Deam Wilderness. It serves as an active trailhead for hiking and equestrian trails, offering large open areas where rigs of all sizes can park and camp for free. Basic amenities include vault toilets, hitching posts, and a picnic shelter.
Brannaman Branch North / Hickory Grove Road
A tranquil and spacious roadside dispersed camping corridor along Brannaman Branch North and Hickory Grove Road. Features wide, flat gravel pull-offs capable of accommodating passenger cars and mid-sized trailers, located near local recreation trails.
Brannaman Branch South / Hickory Grove Road Corridor
A scenic forest road corridor providing access to primitive dispersed camping opportunities as well as Harden's Horse Camp. Standard dispersed camping is permitted along the public forest road pull-offs.
Brownstown District, Hoosier National Forest
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Bryantsville Spec Road Dispersed
A gravel access corridor within Hoosier National Forest offering primitive roadside dispersed camping opportunities.
Harden's Horse Camp
A rustic, developed campground primarily oriented toward equestrian users, situated along Hickory Grove Road. Offers basic amenities and serves as a trailhead for regional multi-use trail loops.
Hardin Ridge Boat Ramp Overflow Parking
A fully paved overflow parking area at the boat ramp inside the Hardin Ridge Recreation Area, offering easy access and seasonal overnight parking options.
Hardin Ridge Campground
A scenic, 1,200-acre recreation area on the shores of Lake Monroe in Hoosier National Forest. The facility features over 200 campsites across multiple shady loops, offering both electric and non-electric sites, a swimming beach, boat ramp, hiking trails, and modern restroom facilities.
Hickory Ridge Campground
A primitive, free national forest campground designed to accommodate equestrian campers and hikers. It features immediate access to the scenic Hickory Ridge Trail system winding through beautiful hardwood forest loops. Facilities include vault toilets, horse hitching areas, picnic tables, and fire rings.
Hickory Ridge Pond Parking & Campsite
A spacious gravel pull-off and dispersed camping area located next to a small pond in Hoosier National Forest. The site is surrounded by tall pines and is easily accessible for large rigs and passenger cars alike.
Hickory Ridge Trail 4 Dispersed
A collection of quiet, forested dispersed campsites situated along Hickory Ridge Trail 4 in the Hoosier National Forest. The sites are spacious, surrounded by dense trees, and feature basic stone fire rings, making them highly peaceful options for self-contained campers.
Hillenburg South Cemetery Road
A quiet dispersed camping area located along a gravel access corridor in Hoosier National Forest near Hillenburg South Cemetery.
Spring Mill State Park Campground
A developed state park campground offering electric hookups, hot showers, and modern restrooms. The park features historic pioneer villages, hiking trails, and cave systems to explore.
Stone Creek Campground & Trails
A private campground and trail system offering sites and access to riding trails.
Tincher Pond Parking Lot
A quiet parking area next to Tincher Pond surrounded by the scenic woods of Hoosier National Forest.
Todd Cemetery Wilderness Zone
Located deep within the Charles C. Deam Wilderness of Hoosier National Forest, this area offers remote hike-in campsites and primitive camping access. Motor vehicles must remain parked at the designated gravel trailhead area near Todd Cemetery, from which campers can hike out to establish backcountry sites.
