Shirley Creek Campground

FS USDA Forest Service · Primitive

Seasonal operation. This campground is not open year-round. Likely open now (September).

Conditions

Road Access Not recorded
Season Seasonal Closure
Campfires Not recorded
Boondock Access Not recorded

The managing agency hasn't published road access or campfire rules for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.

Features

Style Primitive Vault Toilet Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites17
Sites Accepting RVs17
Overnight Sites17

Location

38.649605, -86.598392

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Description

Overview

Shirley Creek is a primitive campground. There is no use fee at this site. 

Recreation

Shirley Creek Campground offers access to the Shirley Creek Trail system for horseback riding, mountain bike riding, and hiking

Facilities

A primitive campground, vault toilets, picnic tables, and hitching racks are available; Water may is seasonally available for livestock (not potable for humans) but bringing water is recommended.  

Natural Features

A variety of terrain, scenic hardwoods, and shady trails. 

Activities

BACKPACKING BIKING CAMPING HIKING HORSE CAMPING HORSEBACK RIDING MOUNTAIN BIKING

Details

FeeAll sites are free of charge.
PhoneBrownstown Ranger District Front Office: 812-275-5987
Email[email protected]
ReservableYes

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