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.
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 1 at 2:24PM EDT until July 3 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with peak heat index values between 100 and 115 degrees Fahrenheit. Mild overnight temperatures will also not allow for much reprieve from the hot and humid conditions. * WHERE...Portions of south central Indiana and east central, north central, northwest, and south central Kentucky. * WHEN...Until 9 PM EDT /8 PM CDT/ Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
Fireworks are prohibited on Hoosier National Forest
Possessing, discharging or using any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic device is prohibited on national forest system lands.
Hardin Ridge Beach closed due to flooding 5.22.26
Due to high water levels in Monroe Lake, the Hardin Ridge Recreation Area beach will remain closed until further notice.
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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