About This Park
Overview
The camp is located along Tower Ridge Road in the center of the Charles Deam Wilderness area, approximately one mile from Highway 446. The camp also is a trailhead for the Charles C. Deam Wilderness trail system.
Recreation
Blackwell is a campground for all types of users. It provides access to the Charles C. Deam Wilderness Trail system with approximately 35 miles of trails. The nearby Hickory Ridge Trail system is also available.
Facilities
There is a picnic shelter at the site, a loading area for people to easily mount horses, including people with disabilities, and hitching racks. Trails from the site link to the trail system in the Charles C. Deam Wilderness. There are 6 vault toilets and one non-potable water hydrant.
Natural Features
The camp is a large grassy area with gravel parking areas on the east and west end. The trailheads are located on the east and west ends of the camp by the parking areas.
Quick Information
- Type: RV Resort, Overnight Parking
- Network: Federal – Other
- Price Range: $15-35
- Rating: 5.0 / 5
Amenities
- ✓ Electric Hookup
- ✓ Restrooms
- ✓ Pet Friendly
- ✓ Fire Pit
Contact & Location
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Phone: Brownstown Ranger District Front Office: 812-275-5987
Email: SM.FS.R9HOFwebsite@usda.gov
Book This Park
Basic electric hookups make this workable for most RVs, though you'll rely on shared facilities for water and waste. At altitude, expect crisp mornings, quieter nights, and scenery that's hard to leave behind. Fire pits or grills at each site make evenings around the campfire a natural end to the day.