Summary
It offers reservable campsites with electric hookups, picnic tables, fire rings, and access to modern restrooms with flush toilets and showers. Drinking water is available. RVs are welcome; some sites support large rigs. No dispersed camping is allowed. There’s a nightly fee, and reservations are recommended via Indiana DNR. The area is wooded and peaceful, near Hardy Lake—ideal for boating, fishing, and wildlife viewing. Trails like the 2-mile Hardy Lake Trail are nearby. Best visited in spring through fall for pleasant weather and full facility access.
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Nearby Campgrounds
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Goldenrod Loop
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Catbrier Loop
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Primrose Loop
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Jackpine Loop
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Tipsaw
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Dogwood Loop
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Nearby Streamflow Levels
Middle Fork Anderson River At Bristow
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22cfs |
Ohio River At Cannelton Dam At Cannelton
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205000cfs |
Patoka River At Jasper
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191cfs |
Blue River Near White Cloud
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531cfs |
Buck Creek Near New Middletown
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77cfs |
Blue River At Fredericksburg
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201cfs |
Camping Essential Practices
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.
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CORNERS
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WASHINGTON 1.5 NW
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CAMPBELLSBURG 8.4 NNE
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Carnes Mill Site To 7.65 Miles Above Confluece With Ohio River At Confluence With Turkey Creek