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38.9765, -86.2935
Hikers, mountain bikers, and horse riders who want direct trail access and don't need hookups or potable water. Fall weekends here stay quieter than developed campgrounds nearby, and the canopy color peak from late September through October is the real draw.
Bring every drop of drinking water you'll need. The on-site trough is for horses only, there are no showers, and no hookups exist. Campers who need basic modern amenities will find this setup falls short fast.
Official information for Hickory Ridge Campground from the federal Recreation.gov facility record. View official page →
Hickory Ridge is a primitive campground located near the Hickory Ridge Trail system.
Hickory Ridge Campground provides access to the Hickory Ridge Trail system for horseback riding, mountain biking, and hiking.
There is a vault toilet, non-potable water trough for horses, picnic tables, and fire rings, a mounting ramp, and a day use parking area.
A variety of long and short interconnecting trail loops through scenic hardwoods.
Context for the broader area surrounding Hickory Ridge Campground, sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.
Hoosier National Forest, in the hills of south central Indiana, provides a wide mix of opportunities and resources for people to enjoy. Rolling hills, back-country trails, and rural crossroad communities make this small but beautiful 204,000 acre Forest a local treasure. Forest managers work with the public to develop a shared vision of stewardship focused on restoring, maintaining, and interpreting the cultural and natural resources of our public lands.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/hoosier/ Supervisor's Office 811 Constitution Avenue Bedford, IN 47421 (812) 275-5987 or 1-866-302-4173 FRS: 1-800-877-8339.
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Best season: fall. Fall offers the best combination of comfortable weather and spectacular hardwood color — expect daytime highs in the mid-50s to mid-60s F (12–18°C) and crisp, clear mornings ideal for long rides or hikes. The Hickory Ridge Trail canopy of maples, oaks, and hickories is at peak color in late September through October, and trails are less buggy and muddy than in spring. Crowd levels are moderate: weekends see day-users and riders, but the primitive campground retains a quiet, backcountry feel. Peak months: October, September, November, May Avoid: January, February
Late Sept–Oct is standout: peak hardwood color and ideal daytime temps (mid-50s–mid-60s°F).
Primitive campground with basic day-use parking and facilities serving trail users and horseback riders. Amenities listed include a vault toilet, a non-potable water trough intended for horses, picnic tables, fire rings, a mounting ramp, and a day-use parking area.
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