US Forest ServiceFree
Hoosier NF Dispersed IN
Paoli, Indiana, Indiana758 ft🗓 Year-round
About this site
Dispersed camping in Hoosier National Forest, Indiana's only national forest. Karst topography, caves, fire tower access.
Peak season temperatures
86°F
Avg high
67°F
Avg low
Verified historical climate data for this campsite location.
Wildlife in the area
Research-grade verified observations from iNaturalist near this campsite.
Hoosier CavefishSouthern Redbelly DaceCommon Five-lined SkinkNorthern Slimy SalamanderSmooth EarthsnakeLittle Brown Skink
Activities
Cave ExploringHikingWildlife ViewingMountain Biking
Amenities
Fire RingCave AccessCreek Nearby
Site types
TentCar Camp
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Quick facts
- Land manager
- US Forest Service
- Fee
- Free — no reservation
- Season
- Year-round
- Elevation
- 758 ft
- Peak temps
- 67°–86°F
- Rating
- 3.8 (17)
- Coordinates
- 38.5534, -86.4512
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