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Pine Ridge Campground-Pounds Hollow

USFS · Campground · Fee

Fast facts

Cost
Fee charged
Managed by
USFS
Type
Campground
Hours
Campground - March 15th to December15th Beach - no lifeguard; swim at your own risk. Lake Access Road and Picnic Area - March 1st to November1st (daily from 6am to 10pm)
Nearest dump station
Branchville Dump Station · 98.2 mi
Coordinates
37.6150, -88.2667
Last verified
September 18, 2026
37.6150° N · 88.2667° W
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Last verifiedSeptember 18, 2026

About this place

A picturesque setting, Pounds Hollow campground and lake are tucked away amongst the Shawnee Hills, where you can relax and get away from it all. Completed in the early 1940's, Pounds Hollow Lake is popular for the same reasons it was 60 years ago and continues to provide opportunities to picnic, fish, swim, camp and hike. Pine Ridge Campground is located on the ridgetop above Pounds Hollow Lake and offers 13 electric sites and 22 non-electric campsites, each with a picnic table, latern pole and fire ring with grill. Water spigot is located at the campground entrance across from pay station. 20, 30 & 50 amp at electric campsites.

From the USFS.

Is this site free?

No. this site charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS.

How do I get to this site?

From Harrisburg: Take Highway 34/145 south 6 miles, then continue on Highway 34 south for 9 miles. Turn east onto Karbers Ridge Road and go 9 miles to the recreation area entrance. From Evansville, Indiana: Take Highway 62 west & continue on IL. State Route 141 to Highway 1. Go south on Highway 1 about 24 miles to Karbers Ridge Road, then west 2 miles to the recreation area entrance.

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What are the rules at this site?

Swimming allowed at the beach only. Picnic area is open 6am - 10pm. Beach area is open dawn to dusk. Pets must be leashed and are not allowed on the beach or in the designated swimming area. Use trash receptacles in developed areas. No glass or metal containers allowed on the beach per Forest Order. Camp only at designated sites. No reservations, campsites are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. There is a maximum of 2 tents, 8 people and 2 vehicles allowed per campsite. We do not accept reservations; Campsites are first-come, first-serve.

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SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.

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