Youngs Creek Campground
Campground · 14 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Hoosier National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 14
- Bookable sites
- up to 8
- People per site
- 842 ft
- Elevation
Overview
A primitive campground with vault toilets, hitching racks, and a picnic shelter is available. Around 12 and half miles of trails are available for hiking, mountain biking and horse riding.
Recreation
The Youngs Creek Campground provides access to the 12.7-mile Youngs Creek multiple use trail for horseback riding, mountain biking, and hiking.
Facilities
A picnic shelter with picnic tables is located across from the vault toilet. High line posts, picnic tables and fire rings are located at designated campsites 1-7 on the south end of the campground. Sites 8-14 are located in a open grassy area with high line posts available. There are 2 frost-free hydrants to provide non-potable water.
Natural Features
Shady trails, scenic hardwood forests and a variety of terrain
The facts
- 14 bookable sites
- Up to 8 people per site
- Loops: Youngs Creek Campground
Site types
- 14 Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills, shade.
14 campsites at Youngs Creek Campground
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Youngs Creek Campground | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 10 | Youngs Creek Campground | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 11 | Youngs Creek Campground | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 12 | Youngs Creek Campground | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 13 | Youngs Creek Campground | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 14 | Youngs Creek Campground | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 2 | Youngs Creek Campground | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 3 | Youngs Creek Campground | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 4 | Youngs Creek Campground | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 5 | Youngs Creek Campground | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 6 | Youngs Creek Campground | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 7 | Youngs Creek Campground | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 8 | Youngs Creek Campground | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 9 | Youngs Creek Campground | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
Getting there
38.50363, -86.46592 · 38°30'13.1"N 86°27'57.3"W
Typical weather
Typically 87°F in Jul, down to 40°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 40 | 45 | 55 | 67 | 76 | 84 | 87 | 86 | 80 | 68 | 55 | 44 |
| Low °F | 21 | 24 | 32 | 41 | 52 | 61 | 65 | 62 | 54 | 42 | 33 | 26 |
| Precip in | 3.4 | 3.4 | 4.3 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 4.9 | 4.2 | 3.1 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Map
Fees and stay limits
All camping is free of charge.
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
More photos
Member photos
Common questions about Youngs Creek Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Youngs Creek Campground?
- Yes, Youngs Creek Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Youngs Creek Campground have?
- 14 sites.
- Are pets allowed at Youngs Creek Campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Youngs Creek Campground.
- Are campfires allowed at Youngs Creek Campground?
- Campfires are allowed at Youngs Creek Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
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Contact
- Phone Tell City Ranger District Front Office: 812-547-7051
- Email SM.FS.R9HOFwebsite@usda.gov
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-04-15.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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