Ferdinand State Forest campground
Ferdinand State Forest
What's on-site at Ferdinand State Forest
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Ferdinand State Forest, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubois County Park | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| North Face Camping | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| South Slope Camping | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| South Slope Loop | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| North Face Loop | ✓ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Ferdinand State Forest -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Fork Anderson River At Bristow | 2 cfs | → |
| Patoka River At Jasper | 103 cfs | → |
| Patoka River At Winslow | 274 cfs | → |
| Ohio River At Cannelton Dam At Cannelton | 68,200 cfs | → |
| East Fork White River At Shoals | 7,450 cfs | → |
| Blue River Near White Cloud | 328 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Ferdinand State Forest -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntingburg 0.4 Ssw | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Washington 1.5 Nw | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Corners | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Elnora | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Campbellsburg 8.4 Nne | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Ferdinand Municipal Park
- County 4-H Club Park
- Huntingburg Municipal Park
- Bohnert Park
- Ferdinand State Forest
- Dave Buehler Plaza
Boat launches
- South 600 East 7985, Ferdinand
- East 14th Street 961-999, Ferdinand
- Indiana 164 11146, Celestine
- North 325 East 721, Dubois County
- East Lick Fork Marina 10387-10399, Celestine
- Dubois County
Points of interest
- Boone Creek Barrens
- Buzzard Roost Recreation Area
- Clover Lick Barrens
- Pioneer Mothers Memorial Forest
Paddle runs
- City Limits Of English, In To Carnes Mill Site In Ne1/4ne1/4 Of Sec 13, T3s, R1w
- Carnes Mill Site To 7.65 Miles Above Confluece With Ohio River At Confluence With Turkey Creek
- State Road 337 Bridge To State Road 56 Bridge At Prospect, In
- State Road 56 Bridge To Forest Purchase Boundary At Roland, In
- Junction Of North/South Forks Of Lost River To State Road 337 Bridge, Approx 4 Miles Southeast Of Orleans, In
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Ferdinand State Forest as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Ferdinand State Forest
Can I make reservations at Ferdinand State Forest?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Ferdinand State Forest?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Ferdinand State Forest.