Owen-Putnam State Forest

State forest in Spencer, Owen County, Indiana Also known as Owen-Putnam State Forest Horseman's Camp, Owen-Putnam State Forest Rattlesnake Campground

Aerial view of Owen-Putnam State Forest
Aerial view
USDA NAIP via USGS

State forest with 38 sites

On the water

From the park's website, Oct 2026

Not yet confirmed by phone. Details can change, so check with the park before you go.

38 sites

0 with water and sewer at the site

Seasonal

First come, first served; Rattlesnake campground closed to vehicles after deer firearms season until April (walk-in still allowed)

First come: choose any open site when you arrive

Source: Official website

Indiana state forest near Spencer with three primitive (Class C) campgrounds totaling 38 sites: Fish Creek (14, water), a 15-site horse camp and Rattlesnake (9). No hookups; first come, first served with self-registration.

Sites

Fish Creek Campground

Hookups
No hookups
Power
Not listed
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
Not listed
Pad
Not listed
Number of sites
14
Nightly
$12.15

Horse Campground

Hookups
No hookups
Power
Not listed
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
Not listed
Pad
Not listed
Number of sites
15
Nightly
$14.95

Rattlesnake Campground

Hookups
No hookups
Power
Not listed
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
Not listed
Pad
Not listed
Number of sites
9
Nightly
$12.15

What this place offers

  • Hiking trails
  • Pond
  • Fishing

What this place offers

  • Hiking trails
  • Pond
  • Fishing
  • vault toilets
  • picnic tables
  • grills
  • bridle trails

Things to know

Rig rules

  • Not listed

Pets

  • Not listed

Arrival

  • First come, first served; Rattlesnake campground closed to vehicles after deer firearms season until April (walk-in still allowed)

Other fees: Horse use tag (daily or annual) required for horses

On Google

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Where you'll be

2153 Fishcreek Rd., Spencer, IN, 47460

Directions

Where this info comes from

  • in.gov campgrounds, sites, registration, contact, trails
  • in.gov state forest first-come camping rates
  • Indiana Department of Health campground license list
  • OpenStreetMap

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