Charles C.

Deam Wilderness Campsites offer primitive tent camping throughout nearly 13,000 acres of Hoosier National Forest with 36 miles of trails for hiking and backpacking, including designated sites near Monroe Lake and dispersed camping options deeper in the wilderness.

Access is via Tower Ridge Road from State Route 446 south of Bloomington, with parking available at Blackwell Campground, Grubb Ridge Trailhead, and Hickory Ridge Fire Tower (note: parking along Tower Ridge Road itself is prohibited).

All campsites are primitive with no amenities; camping is limited to 14 days with group sizes of 10 or fewer, and campsites must be occupied the first night and cannot be left unattended for more than 24 hours.