Hickory Ridge Campground

About

Hickory Ridge Campground is a primitive horse camp located in the rolling hardwood forests of Hoosier National Forest in Lawrence County, Indiana. The campground features 10 designated sites, each with a picnic table and fire ring, and is open year-round at no cost on a first-come, first-served basis. Facilities include accessible vault toilets, hitching racks, a mounting ramp, and a water trough for livestock. There is no potable water, so campers must bring their own drinking water. The campground serves as the primary access point for the Hickory Ridge Trail system, which offers approximately 46 miles of interconnecting loops through scenic hardwood forest. The trails are open to horseback riding, mountain biking, and hiking. Horse riders and mountain bikers aged 17 and older are required to obtain a permit, available from the Brownstown Ranger District office or local vendors. Firewood may be gathered from dead, downed material on site, but firewood from outside the area is prohibited to prevent the spread of invasive pests. Standing trees, whether living or dead, may not be cut or defaced. The campground also features a day-use parking area for trail users who are not camping overnight.

Directions

From IN-446, turn east on IN-58 and proceed 6.5 miles to Norman. Turn left at the stop sign to continue on IN-58. Proceed another 0.3 miles and turn left onto County Road 1250 W at the brown Forest Service sign. Continue 2.2 miles to the Hickory Ridge Trailhead/Campground on your left.