Buzzard Roost Campground
Open year-round. First-come first-served with no fee. No potable water on site. Quiet hours 10 PM to 6 AM.
Flood Warning issued July 21 at 6:59PM EDT until July 21 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southeastern Crawford County in south central Indiana... Southern Harrison County in south central Indiana... Northern Perry County in south central Indiana... Northern Breckinridge County in central Kentucky... Central Meade County in central Kentucky... * WHEN...Until 1000 PM EDT /900 PM CDT/. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 659 PM EDT /559 PM CDT/, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Brandenburg, Mount Pleasant, Leopold, Ekron, Mauckport, Alton, Laconia, New Amsterdam and Wolf Creek. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Heat Advisory issued July 21 at 10:39AM EDT until July 21 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
* WHAT...Heat index values of 105 to 110 expected. * WHERE...Portions of Indiana and north central, northwest, and south central Kentucky. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Rainbow Lake closed 7/22/26 from sunrise to 1 p.m.
Staff will be conducting maintenance in the area. This is a temporary closure.
About
Buzzard Roost Campground sits on the scenic bluffs of Hoosier National Forest in Perry County, Indiana, offering what many consider the best overlook views in the forest. From the cliff-edge platform, campers can see far into Kentucky and watch the Ohio River wind through the bottomlands below. The campground has five numbered primitive sites tucked into hardwood forest, each with a picnic table, grill, and fire ring. This is a no-fee, first-come first-served campground open year-round. A single vault toilet serves the area, but there is no potable water, so campers must bring their own supply. Firewood collection is limited to dead and downed material; outside firewood must meet Forest Service requirements to prevent invasive species spread. Quiet hours are 10 PM to 6 AM. The Buzzard Roost Trail begins near the campground and descends 0.8 miles through sandstone outcrops and seasonal waterfalls to the banks of the Ohio River. The trail is marked with white diamonds and rated arduous due to the steep grade.
Directions
From I-64 exit 86, proceed south on Indiana 66 through Oriole, then continue 1.5 miles further and turn left on Onido Road toward Boone Creek and Buzzard Roost Road.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| SM.FS.R9HOFwebsite@usda.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (812) 547-7051 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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