Youngs Creek Campground and Trails
This 12.7 mile trail designed for use by hikers, mountain bike riders, and horse back riders offers shady trails, scenic hardwood forests and a variety of terrain.
A primitive campground with vault toilets, hitching racks, and a picnic shelter is available. The campground is designed for horse camping, however, any national forest visitor is welcome to camp there. There is no use fee at this site. Around 12 and half miles of trails are available for hiking, mountain biking and horse riding.
General Information
Additional Resources
Year-round
Horses and mountain bike riders (age 17 years and older) are required to have a permit and stay on trails designated for that type of use. Permits are available from our offices and local vendors.
Water for livestock (not potable for humans) provided April - October but recommend bringing water.
Firewood Restrictions
- Any firewood brought onto National Forest System land must meet ONE of the firewood requirements on Hoosier National Forest.
- Use of on-site firewood must only be from dead, downed material. Standing trees, living or dead, may not be cut or defaced.
Getting There
Directions
From Paoli, IN: Go south on Ind. 37. Turn right onto Beech Grove Road and continue 0.9​ miles. Turn left onto County Road 50 W. Drive​ 1.2 miles to the entrance on the left.
Additional Information
Operated By
USDA Forest Service
