Heltonville, IN

Blackwell Campground

Availability

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About this spot

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.

Typical weather

Water

Average water temperature
Average water temperature, January through DecemberEach point shows the monthly average water temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.36°JJanuary: average water temperature 36°F44°FFebruary: average water temperature 44°F43°MMarch: average water temperature 43°F55°AApril: average water temperature 55°F67°MMay: average water temperature 67°F76°JJune: average water temperature 76°F78°JJuly: average water temperature 78°F79°AAugust: average water temperature 79°F73°SSeptember: average water temperature 73°F60°OOctober: average water temperature 60°F50°NNovember: average water temperature 50°F63°DDecember: average water temperature 63°F

Water: Water Quality Portal — 42 field-sample stations

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