Orange County, Indiana
58 hiking & walking trails · 15parks, recreation areas & campgrounds · 6 cities. Real OpenStreetMap + Recreation.gov data, with a free trail map for every listing.
About Hiking in Orange County, Indiana
Orange County is home to 58 mapped hiking trails and 15 federal parks, campgrounds, and recreation areas spread across 6 cities. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors; park and campground info comes from Recreation.gov.
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Trails & Parks in Orange County
Up to 73 pinpoints showing trail and park locations across the county.
Cities in Orange County
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Sample Parks in Orange County
Sample Trails in Orange County
Curated Guides for Orange County
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there hiking trails in Orange County, Indiana?
Yes — we have 58 mapped hiking and walking trails in Orange County, Indiana, sourced from OpenStreetMap. Browse the full list below, with distance, elevation, and difficulty for each.
What is the best hiking trail in Orange County, Indiana for families?
Garden Rock Loop Trail (Trail #4) near Celestine is one of the best family picks in Orange County, Indiana — easy difficulty, short enough for kids and first-timers. See the full family hiking guide below for more options.
Is there a trail map for Orange County, Indiana?
Each of the 58 trails in Orange County, Indiana has its own page with an interactive map, GPS coordinates, and a link to view it on OpenStreetMap — no app or account needed.
What parks and recreation areas are in Orange County, Indiana?
Orange County, Indiana has 15 parks, recreation areas, and federal facilities in our index (1 classified as recreation areas). Each listing includes activities, photos where available, and directions.
Can I go camping in Orange County, Indiana?
Yes — 2 of Orange County, Indiana's parks have mapped campsites, from first-come sites to Recreation.gov reservations. The largest is Shirley Creek Campground with 17 sites. See the full campgrounds guide below for the ranked list.
Where can I find hiking trails and parks near Orange County, Indiana?
Browse all hiking trails, walking trails, parks, and campgrounds across Indiana for more options beyond Orange County, Indiana.
Hiking guides for Indiana
Statewide rankings and guides — useful context for Orange County.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe 10 Longest Hiking Trails in Indiana, Ranked
Indiana's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.
Photo: David MarcuIndiana's 10 Most Punishing Trails by Elevation Gain
Steep is hard. These are the ten Indiana trails with the most total elevation gain — quad-burners earned by hard climbing.
Photo: Maddi BazzoccoThe Best Beginner-Friendly Hikes in Indiana
Ten gentle, well-marked Indiana trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.
Photo: Tobias MrzykThe 10 Most Challenging Hikes in Indiana
Indiana's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.
Photo: Diego LozanoThe Best National Parks & Recreation Areas in Indiana
Federal parks and recreation areas in Indiana ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.
Photo: Sergei AkulichBest Waterfall Hikes in Indiana: 10 Trails to See Falls Up Close
Indiana's best hikes to named waterfalls — from short family-friendly viewpoints to all-day cascade chasing.