Indiana Points of Interest

Buzzard Roost Recreation Area


A scenic location for walking, picnicking and camping.  Parking areas are available at the first trailhead access and at the picnic/camping spur. Tables, grills, and a portable toilet are available at the picnic area. Benches are located on the bluffs overlooking the Ohio River. Water is not available on site.


BUZZARD ROOST RECREATION AREA
Campground Restrictions
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. 

Points of Interest
Location
Boone Creek Barrens
Buzzard Roost Recreation Area
Clover Lick Barrens

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German Ridge 21 743 ft
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Cedar Creek - Old Hickory Lake 60 459 ft
Yellowwood State Forest 80 613 ft
Mason Ridge - Morgan Monroe State Forest 30 707 ft
North Fork - Rough River Lake 100 540 ft
Anderson Road - J. Percy Priest Reservoir 10 535 ft
Poole Knobs - J. Percy Priest Reservoir 88 537 ft
Morgan - Monroe State Forest 30 941 ft
Bledsoe Creek State Park 57 609 ft
Celina Recreation Area 55 709 ft
Rough River State Park 65 530 ft
Seven Points - J. Percy Priest Reservoir 60 521 ft
Cave Creek - Rough River Lake 85 618 ft
Axtel - Rough River Lake 160 518 ft
Yellowbank Creek - Yellowbank WMA Numerous 395 ft
Cedars of Lebanon State Park 117 686 ft

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