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First comebooking
Apr–Jun & Aug–Octbest months
About Ransburg Scout Reservation
- Managed by: Boy Scouts of America - Crossroads of America
- Where: 4 mi east of Smithville-Sanders, IN · 39.05106, -86.42968
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
38°21°Jan
43°24°Feb
53°32°Mar
65°42°Apr
75°52°May
83°61°Jun
86°64°Jul
85°62°Aug
79°55°Sep
67°43°Oct
54°33°Nov
42°26°Dec
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Apr–Jun & Aug–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Mar.
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Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayes Trail | Horse | 1.3 mi | 2.0 mi |
| Ted T Turtle Trail 2 | Hiking | 1.8 mi | 0.4 mi |
| Ted T Turtle Trail 1 | Hiking | 2.2 mi | 0.5 mi |
| Hardin Ridge Trail | Hiking | 2.3 mi | 1.6 mi |
| Grubb Ridge Trail | Horse | 2.5 mi | 11.6 mi |
| Hardin Ridge Trail 1 Spur 1 | Hiking | 2.5 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Cell signal
Verizon 5G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 5G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.Night sky: Rural edge
The Milky Way is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.
Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.RV essentials
Dump station: 2.2 mi
Water fill-up: 22.9 mi
Propane: 12.3 mi
Camps nearby
- Monroe Causeway Campground 1.5 mi
- Tent Area C 1.9 mi
- Paynetown 2.1 mi
- Campsite · 4 mi SE of Smithville-Sanders 2.2 mi
- Primitive Campground 2.2 mi
- Pine Loop campground 2.2 mi