Can I camp on public land in Indiana?

The US Forest Service permits camping on its public lands in Indiana, free of charge. The limitations are specifically that you cannot camp for free in established campgrounds and that you must stay within 125 feet of the road.

Can you set up a tent anywhere?

The logical answer is that yes, technically, you can camp anywhere if you have permission. But campers neednt limit themselves to improved campgrounds. Dispersed campsites scattered across public lands provide an isolated place to pitch a tent.

Can you pitch a tent anywhere in a national park?

Yes and No. Most national parks allow for “backcountry camping”, which is the same as “dispersed camping” or “boondocking“, but they allow it only in specific areas. If you plan to camp in such an area, the National Park will let you camp wherever you want.