TIPSAW DOGWOOD LOOP
Open for the 2026 season. The campground operates April 15 through October 31, weather-dependent. Reservations available through Recreation.gov. Some trails in the area are temporarily closed, including Peninsula Trail and Tipsaw Trail Bridge.
Firewood Permits
Firewood permits will not be available on the following dates due to end of year reporting processes - October 1, November 3, 4 and 5, 2026
Mano Point boat launch is sedimented in
Mano Point boat launch is sedimented in due to high water levels this spring on the Ohio River.
Acts Prohibited within the Charles C. Deam Wilderness
The following acts and omissions are prohibited in the Charles C. Deam Wilderness Area of the Hoosier National Forest.
About
Dogwood Loop Campground sits within the Tipsaw Lake Recreation Area in Hoosier National Forest, offering a wooded camping experience near a 131-acre recreational lake in south-central Indiana. The loop contains 14 individual campsites, including 2 walk-in tent sites, with single sites accommodating up to 8 people and 2 vehicles, and double sites allowing up to 16 people and 4 vehicles. The campground features modern amenities including centralized potable water, flush toilets, and hot showers. Each site comes equipped with a picnic table and a campfire ring with grill. Only 2 sites in the loop have electric hookups; the remaining sites are non-electric. An electric boat motor recharge table is also available for those using the lake. The surrounding Tipsaw Lake Recreation Area offers a swimming beach with changing rooms (Memorial Day through Labor Day), boat ramp, fishing access, and several hiking trails. Note that some trails currently have temporary closures, including the Peninsula Trail and Tipsaw Trail Bridge.
Directions
Located 6 miles south of Interstate 64 off State Highway 37. Turn at the large Tipsaw Lake Recreation Area entrance sign. Continue down the road to the gatehouse and recreation complex. The campgrounds are to the north past the gatehouse.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $20 - $45 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (877) 444-6777 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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