Shirley Creek Campground
Open year-round on a first-come-first-served basis with no reservations accepted. No camping fees. Campers must bring their own potable water as none is available on site.
Heat Advisory issued August 11 at 4:30AM EDT until August 11 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
* WHAT...Heat index values near 105 expected. * WHERE...Crawford and Orange Counties. * WHEN...From noon today to 9 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Rainbow Lake Recreation Area closed Friday, July 31 from sunrise to 1 p.m.
Temporarily closed for maintenance activities
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.
About
Shirley Creek Campground is a primitive horse camp nestled within Indiana's Hoosier National Forest, offering 17 free first-come-first-served sites in a scenic hardwood setting. While designed primarily for equestrian camping with hitching racks and seasonal livestock water, the campground welcomes all National Forest visitors including tent campers, hikers, and mountain bikers. The campground provides basic amenities including double vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings at most sites. There is no potable water, so campers must bring their own drinking water. Seasonal water is available for horses and other livestock only. As a primitive facility, there are no hookups, showers, or dump stations. Shirley Creek serves as an ideal basecamp for exploring the Shirley Creek Trail system, which winds through varied terrain and shady hardwood forests. Horseback riders and mountain bikers age 17 and older must obtain permits to use the trails. Firewood must be obtained locally or be dead and downed material from the forest to prevent the spread of invasive pests.
Directions
From downtown Orleans: Go south on IN 37/Maple Street from IN 337/Washington for 2 blocks. Turn west onto Vincennes Street. Continue about 10 miles west of town to CR 775W and turn left at the Forest Service sign for Shirley Creek. The gravel road to the campground is just over 1 mile ahead.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| 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) 275-5987 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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