Blackwell Horse Camp
Blackwell Campground has long been a popular destination and overnight camping area for equestrians. Other campers are also welcome although the facilities are geared to provide for horses. The campground is off Tower Ridge Road next to the Charles Deam Wilderness, approximately one mile from state road 446. The area is also a trailhead for the Charles C. Deam Wilderness trail system, with access to Grubb Ridge and Cope Hollow Trails.There is a picnic shelter at the site, a loading area for people to easily mount horses, including people with disabilities, and hitching posts. Trails from the s (via site)
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The Charles C. Deam Wilderness is located close to the city of Heltonville and Bloomington, Indiana. Lake Monroe, Indiana's largest reservoir, forms the northern boundary. It was established as wilderness in 1982 and is managed by the Hoosier National Forest. It covers 12,472 acres. It was named in honor of Indiana's first State Forester Charles C. Deam.
🛒 Amenities & services
🛒 Groceries
- The Fishin' Shedd
- Convenience
⛽ Fuel
- Fuel station
- The Fishin Shedd
- Heltonville Store
🍽️ Food & drink
- The Fairfax Bar and Grill
- Scenic View Restaurant
- Bbq
➕ Medical
- Health Lodge
🚰 Drinking water
- Drinking water
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
- Individual Showers and Toilets
- Adult Male Showers And Toilets
🎾 Sports
- ATV Range
- Multi
- Aquatics
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How much does it cost to camp at Blackwell Horse Camp?
Blackwell Horse Camp is free to camp at.
Do I need to book ahead for Blackwell Horse Camp?
No — it's first-come, first-served.
When is Blackwell Horse Camp open?
Blackwell Horse Camp is open year-round.
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