Jackson-Washington State Forest

State forest in Brownstown, Jackson County, Indiana Also known as Jackson Washington State Forest

Aerial view of Jackson-Washington State Forest
Aerial view
USDA NAIP via USGS

State forest with 62 sites

On the water

From the park's website, Oct 2026

Not yet confirmed by phone. Details can change, so check with the park before you go.

62 sites

0 with water and sewer at the site

First come: choose any open site when you arrive

Source: Official website

Indiana DNR state forest near Brownstown with primitive Class C campsites at $15 a night (tax included), first-come first-served, some on Knob Lake, plus a youth group tent area and backcountry camping on the Knobstone Trail. No hookups or showers are mentioned.

Sites

Primitive (Class C) campsites

Hookups
No hookups
Power
Not listed
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
Not listed
Pad
Not listed
Nightly
$15

Youth Tent Campground

Hookups
No hookups
Power
Not listed
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
Not listed
Pad
Not listed

What this place offers

  • Lake
  • Fishing
  • Boat ramp
  • Hiking trails
  • Firewood
  • Playground
  • Accessible sites

What this place offers

  • Lake
  • Fishing
  • Boat ramp
  • Hiking trails
  • Firewood
  • Playground
  • Accessible sites
  • ~13.9 mi of horse trails
  • Archery range
  • Reservable shelters
  • Knobstone Trail backcountry camping
  • Electric trolling motors only; no swimming

Things to know

Rig rules

  • No RV age limit listed

Pets

  • Not listed

Arrival

  • Not listed

Other fees: Firewood sold at forest office (small fee); annual lake use permit for boats; annual horse tag for bridle trails

On Google

Rating, reviews and photos from the park's Google listing.

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Where you'll be

1278 East State Road 250, Brownstown, IN, 47220

Directions

Where this info comes from

  • in.gov campsites, rate, accessibility, firewood, lakes, trails, contact
  • in.gov state forests first-come camping, not on central reservation system
  • in.gov primitive family campground, youth camping, Knobstone dispersed rules
  • Indiana Department of Health campground license list
  • OpenStreetMap

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