Dispersed Camping in Orange County, Indiana
Showing 14 locations in Orange County.
Cane Creek Wetland Road Dispersed
Gravel road running through the scenic Cane Creek Wetland area of Hoosier National Forest, offering primitive dispersed camping.
Fishermen's Campground
A developed campground within the Patoka Lake State Recreation Area, offering easy access to the lake. Sites are situated in a partially wooded area, offering basic amenities suitable for family camping and anglers.
French Lick Dispersed Pull-Off
A rustic, isolated pull-off located on a gentle slope near French Lick. The area offers a peaceful wooded setting with a small uphill spur suitable for rigs with decent clearance, while the lower section near the main road accommodates standard vehicles.
Lick Creek Trailhead
A gravel trailhead parking loop located about 500 feet off paved Forest Service Road 450S, serving as an access point for horse riders, hikers, and mountain bikers. While quiet and accessible, it functions primarily as an active trailhead.
Modern Campground - Patoka Lake
A developed modern campground situated near Patoka Lake offering paved access and convenient proximity to outdoor recreation.
Patoka Lake Backcountry Campsites
A cluster of primitive hike-in campsites located along the trail system in the Newton-Stewart State Recreation Area at Patoka Lake. These sites offer a secluded backcountry camping experience surrounded by mature hardwood forest.
Pioneer Mothers North
Asphalt-surfaced forest road providing basic access near the Pioneer Mothers Memorial Forest within Hoosier National Forest.
Pioneer Mothers South
A quiet access corridor along the southern perimeter of the historic Pioneer Mothers Memorial Forest. While standard dispersed camping rules apply in the broader Hoosier National Forest, camping is strictly prohibited within the old-growth research area boundaries.
Sam's Creek Road Dispersed Camping
Peaceful dispersed camping corridor along Sam's Creek Road in the Hoosier National Forest. The road is gravel and bordered by mature hardwood forest.
Shirley Creek Campground
Shirley Creek Campground is a primitive forest camp designed for equestrian and standard camping. It features basic vault toilets and trail access.
Springs Valley Dam Parking
A spacious, level parking area situated near the Springs Valley Lake dam. This location features scenic water views and easy turnarounds, making it highly suitable for self-contained rigs, though visitors should remain mindful of localized day-use rules.
Springs Valley Recreation Road
A gravel access corridor winding through Hoosier National Forest near the Springs Valley Recreation Area, providing multiple rustic pull-offs suitable for quiet dispersed camping.
Wesley Chapel Gulf Dispersed
Gravel access road in the Hoosier National Forest near Wesley Chapel Gulf, providing limited roadside dispersed camping.
Youngs Creek Campground
A primitive developed campground within the Hoosier National Forest featuring vault toilets, non-potable water hydrants, fire rings, picnic tables, and a picnic shelter. The site offers designated gravel camping pads on the south end and an open grassy area with high line posts primarily utilized by horse campers.