Hickory Ridge Horsecamp

Area Status: Open

The Hickory Ridge Horsecamp is designed for horse camping, however, any National Forest visitor is welcome to camp at no cost. It is a primitive campground but accessible vault toilets, hitching racks, and water for livestock is provided. Day use parking is also provided.

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Title:	Hickory Ridge 2
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At a Glance

Current Conditions:	All campsites will be by RESERVATION ONLY from March 29 through April 10 due to the 2024 Eclipse. Camping will still be free but there will be a service fee to make your reservation on www.recreation.gov. Check our Eclipse page for updates.
Fees:	no fee
Permit Info:	Horses and mountain bike riders (age 17 years and older) are required to have a permit and stay on trails designated for that type of use. Permits are available from our offices and local vendors.
Open Season:	Year-round
Usage:	Light
Restrictions:	Campground has 10 designated sites. Camp patrons must use a designated site. Day users must use the designated day use parking area. Firewood Restrictions Any firewood brought onto National Forest System land must meet ONE of the firewood requirements on Hoosier National Forest. Use of on-site firewood must only be from dead, downed material. Standing trees, living or dead, may not be cut or defaced. A complete list of US Forest Service rules and regulations are posted on bulletin boards in the campground.
Closest Towns:	Bloomington, IN
Water:	Water is available for livestock but not tested as safe for human consumption.
Restroom:	Vault toilets provided
Operated By:	USFS, Brownstown Ranger District, 811 Constitution Avenue, Bedford, IN 47421; Phone: 812-275-5987

General Information

Directions: From Highway 446 (going south on 446 turn left, going north on 446 turn right) onto Hwy 58 East, proceed 6.5 miles to Norman, IN to only stop sign in town, turn left at brown FS sign. Proceed another 0.3 miles and turn left onto road 1250 W at brown FS sign and proceed another 1.5 miles to Hickory Grove Road and turn right at brown FS sign and proceed another 0.7 miles to Hickory Ridge Trailhead on left side of road. GPS Coordinates: Lat - 38o 58' 37.617"N, Long - 86o 17' 41.087"W

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Campground Camping

The Hickory Ridge Horsecamp is designed for horse camping, however, any National Forest visitor is welcome to camp at no cost. It is a primitive campground with accessible vault toilets, hitching racks, and provides water for livestock (no potable water provided). Day use parking is also provided.

This horsecamp is also a trailhead for much of the 46 mile Hickory Ridge Trail.

Fees:	none
Hours of Operation:	open yearround

Horse Camping

No. of Sites	No designated sites, capacity of 20 horse trailers.
Reservation Info	not reservable
Size Restrictions	none
Fire Information	some fire rings and grills available
Corrals	none
Loading Ramp	Accessible loading ramp
Hitching Rails	hitching rails are available
No. of Accessible sites	Accessible tables, fire rings, walkways and horse loading ramp
Water Availability	water for horses available
Sleeping Shelter	none