Youngs Creek Campground

FS USDA Forest Service · Developed

Conditions

Road Access Gravel
Driveway Surface Gravel
Season Open Year Round
Campfires Campfires Allowed

Features

Rig Size Back In Only
Hookup Dry Camping
Style Potable Water Vault Toilet Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites14
Sites Accepting RVs14
Overnight Sites14
Back-In Sites14
SurfaceGravel

Location

38.503629, -86.465917

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Description

Overview

A primitive campground with vault toilets, hitching racks, and a picnic shelter is available. Around 12 and half miles of trails are available for hiking, mountain biking and horse riding.

Recreation

The Youngs Creek Campground provides access to the 12.7-mile Youngs Creek multiple use trail for horseback riding, mountain biking, and hiking.  

Facilities

A picnic shelter with picnic tables is located across from the vault toilet. High line posts, picnic tables and fire rings are located at designated campsites 1-7 on the south end of the campground. Sites 8-14 are located in a open grassy area with high line posts available. There are 2 frost-free hydrants to provide non-potable water.  

Natural Features

Shady trails, scenic hardwood forests and a variety of terrain

Activities

BACKPACKING CAMPING DAY USE AREA HIKING HORSE CAMPING HORSEBACK RIDING MOUNTAIN BIKING PICNICKING

Details

FeeAll camping is free of charge.
PhoneTell City Ranger District Front Office: 812-547-7051
Email[email protected]
ReservableYes

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