Buzzard Roost Recreation Area

National forest / federal in Perry County, Indiana Also known as Buzzard Roost Campground

Aerial view of Buzzard Roost Recreation Area
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National forest / federal with 5 sites

Pets welcome, 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.

5 sites
Open year-round

Open year-round; first come, first served, free.

First come: choose any open site when you arrive

Source: Official website

Tiny free, first-come primitive camping area in the Hoosier National Forest on bluffs over the Ohio River: 5 paved-spur sites (about 50-57 ft long), no water, no hookups, no reservations.

Sites

Primitive (Standard Nonelectric)

Hookups
No hookups
Power
Not listed
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
Not listed
Pad
Not listed
Number of sites
5
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What this place offers

  • Hiking trails
  • River or creek

What this place offers

  • Hiking trails
  • River or creek
  • Vault toilet
  • No water
  • Ohio River bluff overlook
  • 0.5-mile trail to Ohio River bank
  • Picnic tables and grills
  • 14 days in 28-day period stay limit

Things to know

Rig rules

  • No RV age limit listed

Pets

  • Pets allowed
  • Hoosier NF rule: dogs on a leash six feet or less, not allowed at beaches.

Arrival

  • Open year-round; first come, first served, free.

Included in the rate: Hoosier NF rule: up to 8 people per single site; max two transportation vehicles per site

Other fees: No fee for camping or day-use parking.

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

  • recreation.gov sites, fee, facilities, contact
  • fs.usda.gov site sizes, fee, season, water, directions
  • fs.usda.gov stay limit, dogs, occupancy
  • Indiana Department of Health campground license list
  • OpenStreetMap

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