Dispersed Camping in Monroe County, Indiana
Showing 17 locations in Monroe County.
Campsite 18
Designated primitive hike-in campsite 18 along the northern reaches of the Deam Wilderness trails. Quiet wilderness escape for backpackers.
Campsite 19
Designated primitive hike-in campsite 19, nested deep in the wilderness section of Monroe County. Outstanding privacy under mature trees.
Campsite 20
Designated primitive hike-in campsite 20, located along the western loops of the wilderness trail system. Quiet wilderness pocket under a dense tree canopy.
Campsite 21
Designated primitive hike-in campsite 21 nestled within the Deam Wilderness trail network. Perfect spot for a quiet overnight stay during a multi-day hike.
Campsite 22
Designated primitive hike-in campsite 22 located along the Grubb Ridge Wilderness trail network. Features a quiet, natural backcountry clearing.
Campsite 23
Designated primitive hike-in campsite 23 located along the Grubb Ridge Wilderness trail network. Offers a secluded natural clearing under a dense hardwood forest canopy.
Campsite 24
Designated primitive hike-in campsite 24 located along the Grubb Ridge Wilderness trail network in the Charles C. Deam Wilderness. Offers a cleared dirt pad suitable for a single backpacking tent.
Charles C. Deam Wilderness Backcountry Campsites
A collection of designated, hike-in backcountry campsites scattered throughout the scenic Grubb Ridge area within the Charles C. Deam Wilderness of Hoosier National Forest. These primitive sites offer a secluded backpacking experience nestled in dense hardwood forests, with trail access to Monroe Lake and nearby geological features like Patton Cave. Perfect for multi-day loop hikes, though visitors must carry in all water or filter from natural sources. All overnight camping must occur at these designated numbered sites when camping within 100 feet of trails.
Monroe Causeway Campground
A basic lakeside camping area located along Monroe Lake on Chandler Road, providing convenient access to water recreation.
Paynetown State Recreation Area
Paynetown State Recreation Area sits on the northeastern shores of Monroe Lake, offering an expansive developed campground facility. The site features multiple walk-in tent loops (Areas B, C, D, and E) and a large primitive camping section. Visitors enjoy direct access to water recreation, hiking trails, a swimming beach, and complete park amenities including restrooms and a dump station.
Petro Travel Center
A paved commercial truck stop parking lot situated off Cox Road in Ellettsville.
Planet Fitness Bloomington
A large paved commercial fitness center parking lot off West Jacob Drive.
Primitive Campground
A spacious primitive camping area situated along Paynetown Road, offering non-electric sites suitable for both tents and RVs.
Tent Area B
Shaded, walk-in tent camping loop situated near the shore of Monroe Lake, perfect for quiet tent camping away from vehicles.
Tent Area C
A peaceful walk-in tent camping loop offering shaded sites and convenient access to the shoreline of Monroe Lake.
Tent Area D
Walk-in tent loop D provides nicely shaded lakeside camping spots with direct path access to the water.
Tent Area E
Walk-in tent loop E is nestled along the southern boundary of the campground, offering standard shaded sites.