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Ferdinand State Forest

State forest in Ferdinand, Perry County, Indiana Also known as Ferdinand State Forest Campground

Aerial view of Ferdinand State Forest
Aerial view
USDA NAIP via USGS

State forest with 57 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.

57 sites

0 with water and sewer at the site

Seasonal

Entrance gate operates mid-May through October; campground season not otherwise stated.

First come: choose any open site when you arrive

Source: Official website

Primitive 57-site state forest campground near Ferdinand with vault toilets and seasonal water, first-come, first-served with self-registration. Electric hookups, a comfort station and new pads are being built, finishing late 2026 or early 2027.

Sites

Primitive campsite

Hookups
No hookups
Power
Not listed
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
Not listed
Pad
Not listed
Number of sites
57
Nightly
$12.15

What this place offers

  • Lake
  • Beach
  • Fishing
  • Boat ramp
  • Boat rentals
  • Kayak & canoe rentals
  • Hiking trails

What this place offers

  • Lake
  • Beach
  • Fishing
  • Boat ramp
  • Boat rentals
  • Kayak & canoe rentals
  • Hiking trails
  • Vault toilets and seasonal drinking water at campground
  • Restrooms, dressing rooms and showers at the swimming beach (Memorial Day weekend-Labor Day)
  • Electric trolling motors only
  • 8.8 miles of mountain bike trails
  • Fire tower
  • Picnic table and grill at each site

Things to know

Rig rules

  • No RV age limit listed

Pets

  • Not listed

Arrival

  • Entrance gate operates mid-May through October; campground season not otherwise stated.

Other fees: Entrance fee $7 per vehicle (Indiana plates) or $15 (out-of-state) mid-May through October; DNR annual passes accepted. Taxes not included.

On Google

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

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Where you'll be

6583 East State Road 264, Ferdinand, IN, 47532

Directions

Where this info comes from

  • in.gov campground, contact, lake, trails, entrance fees
  • in.gov first-come primitive rate
  • in.gov property recreation summary
  • Indiana Department of Health campground license list
  • OpenStreetMap

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