TIPSAW DOGWOOD LOOP

About

Dogwood Loop Campground is one of three shady campground loops within the Tipsaw Lake Recreation Area in Hoosier National Forest. The loop includes 14 individual campsites, including a selection of single or extra-large sites, plus two walk-in sites. Only two sites offer electric hookups, while the remaining sites are non-electric. The campground provides centralized water, flush toilets, and hot showers. Tipsaw Lake Recreation Area is located six miles south of Interstate 64 off State Highway 37 in south-central Indiana. The area offers extensive recreational opportunities centered around the 131-acre Tipsaw Lake, known for excellent panfish and bass fishing. Boating is permitted with electric motors only. The recreation area features a swimming beach with a modern bathhouse (open Memorial Day through Labor Day), a 5.9-mile trail around the lake for hiking and mountain biking, picnic areas with two shelter houses, and a boat launch. Day-use fees apply during the season. Campers can enjoy a variety of forest environments, scenic overlooks of the lake and valley, and abundant wildlife viewing opportunities. Woodland songbirds, deer, turkey, hawks, and turkey vultures are commonly seen. The area is operated by a concessionaire under Forest Service permit from mid-April through late October. Indiana state fishing and hunting permits are required. Mountain biking on the Tipsaw Trail requires a Hoosier National Forest trail permit.

Directions

Located 6 miles south of Interstate 64 off State Highway 37. Turn at the large Tipsaw Lake entrance sign and continue about 3 miles to the gatehouse and recreation complex. The campgrounds are to the north past the gatehouse.