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Camping is open spring through fall, weather permitting.
Campsites may be reserved anytime online, by phone, or at the campground office.
Reservations may be made any night. There is a 14-night maximum stay.
Primitive Campsites
There are two primitive campsites accessible by hiking 1.5 miles on White Oak Trail to the top of Big Ridge Mountain. A public shelter, campfire ring, picnic table and latrines are on site. No potable water is available. Campsite 1 is horse friendly. Site rental is fee-based and includes firewood. Reservations are required.
A renovated ranger cabin on top of Big Ridge Mountain near the historic Lost River Fire Tower is available for overnight rentals. It is a pack-in, pack-out style camper cabin only accessible by hiking two miles on White Oak Trail to Miller’s Rock Trail. To see complete details, click “View Rates and Availability” and enter dates of interest. If “Primitive Outpost Cabin” is on the list, it is available for reservation; if it does not appear, the cabin has been reserved. It may be available on other dates.
Additional Campsites
Three campsites are available near the upper shelter No. 2 area of the park, close to the ball field. Sites include a fire ring, picnic table and use of the public shelter. Restrooms are located nearby, and showers are available during pool hours (seasonal). Parking is available in the ball field parking lot adjacent to the camping area. Site rental is fee-based and a reservation is required. The area can also be rented as a group camp area.
Great winter hike at Lost River State Park. I'll definitely be back to try it in the summer as well.
Awesome cabin, hike and the employees of the state park. It was a great experience. We took a cabin for and Everything was perfect.
One of the best state parks I have visited. There are plenty of picnic area tables on lush green carpet like grass and it has cabins too.
There are lots of trails to do, but the best is Cranny Crow Outlook trail.
The park restroom needs upliftment and park service should create designated parking lot for White Oaks trail (Cranny crow).
Intense hike starting from the Howards lick trail head, up a service road, then to the White oak trail. There were some cut throughs (steep) instead of taking the switchbacks. The views were well worth it and a fun little picture opportunity!
All cabins have the necessary amenities, including cookware, extra blankets, and Wi-Fi (if you must be on the web in this environment!). The small rustic cabin I stayed in was super clean and very comfortable. I was loaded with firewood (you can buy extra if you need more than the free allotment) and completely prepared for the rain and snow during my stay. It was a wonderful, quiet, restful experience. Bring all the groceries you need - the closest grocery store is about 30 minutes away (although there is a quick stop within a mile or two of the park).
