Backcountry campsites (2 sites)

Backcountry in Washington County, Indiana

Aerial view of Backcountry campsites (2 sites)
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Backcountry

Pets welcome

From the park's website, Oct 2026

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

First come: choose any open site when you arrive

Source: Official website

Two unnamed hike-in dispersed camp spots on the Knobstone Trail in Washington County (near trail miles 40 and 42, between Elk Creek and Spurgeon Hollow). No facilities and no RV access; DNR allows free dispersed camping on state forest sections of the KT.

Sites

Dispersed backpacking campsites (Knobstone Trail)

Hookups
No hookups
Power
Not listed
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
Not listed
Pad
Not listed
Number of sites
2

What this place offers

  • Hiking trails

What this place offers

  • Hiking trails
  • Hike-in only; carry in or purify water
  • Water at Elk Creek and Spurgeon Hollow trailheads

Things to know

Rig rules

  • No RV age limit listed

Pets

  • Pets allowed
  • Dogs must be leashed on the trail (KT map).

Arrival

  • Not listed

Included in the rate: Group size limited to 6 persons per campsite

Other fees: No permit or fee stated.

On Google

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

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Where you'll be

IN

Directions

Where this info comes from

  • in.gov dispersed camping rules
  • in.gov mile marker coordinates, camping restrictions, water, dispatch registration
  • in.gov contact, trail conditions
  • in.gov backcountry camping in Washington County
  • openstreetmap.org campsite points
  • Indiana Department of Health campground license list
  • OpenStreetMap

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