TIPSAW GOLDENROD GROUP SITE
Open for the 2026 season. The campground opened April 4, 2026 and operates through October 15. Reservations available through Recreation.gov. Note: Tipsaw Trail Bridge and Peninsula Trail are temporarily closed.
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.
Offices Closed April 29
Staff will be conducting a forest-wide clean up on April 29 and our Tell City and Bedford Offices will be closed. Offices will reopen on Thursday, April 30 at 8 a.m. local time. If you need assistance, visit our website at www.fs.usda.gov/R09/Hoosier
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.
Hoosier National Forest fire, camping, motor vehicle use, trail use, occupancy and use prohibitions
The following act(s) is/are prohibited within the Hoosier National Forest
Seasonal Cave Closure in Effect
All Hoosier National Forest caves are closed to visitors from August 16 and May 14 to prevent the disturbance of hibernating bats and reduce the spread of White-Nose syndrome in bats.We use the Code of Federal Regulations which defines a cave as - "Cave means any naturally occurring void, cavity,…
Rainbow Lake Area Closure
This Order restricts access to an 2.33-acre area, consisting of a 100 foot no activity buffer from the Northwestern cliff edges of East Rainbow Lake as identified in Exhibit A.
Hickory Ridge Trail 16 Closed
Hickory Ridge Trail 16 is currently closed from the junction of trail 17 on the west to junction with trail 17 on the east, south of trail 17.
Section of Tower Ridge Road temporarily closed for safety
A section of Tower Ridge Road was closed to the public on July 3, 2025 due to its deteriorating condition from storm damage and the hazards that posed to the public. Blackwell Campground can be accessed from the west. For Grubb Ridge Trailhead, Hickory Ridge Lookout Tower and points east, use…
Tipsaw Trail Bridge Closed Temporarily
Bridge #3 on Tipsaw Trail at Tipsaw Lake Recreation Area failed inspection and is closed for public safety. The trail remains open and visitors can bypass the bridge if they feel safe doing so.
Peninsula Trail Closed
The Peninsula Trail and Campsites 12 and 21 will remain closed until further notice. A severe storm in June 2024 caused significant damage.
About
Goldenrod Loop Group Site is part of Tipsaw Lake Recreation Area in Perry County, Indiana, within the Hoosier National Forest. The group camping area can accommodate up to 65 people across five campsites, making it suitable for scout troops, family reunions, and other organized groups. The site includes vault toilets, potable drinking water, and one 30-amp electrical hookup. Showers are located in the main campground area. Tipsaw Lake Recreation Area sits on a 131-acre lake offering fishing for panfish and bass, boating with electric motors only, and a sandy swimming beach with bathhouse facilities. The 5.9-mile Tipsaw Trail provides hiking and mountain biking opportunities through the surrounding hardwood forest. Mountain biking requires a permit. Reservations are made through Recreation.gov with a three-day advance window. Quiet hours are 10 PM to 6 AM. No hardwood firewood may be brought in unless certified by the USDA or IDNR; campers must use dead, downed material found on-site. No pets are allowed on the beach, though they are permitted in the campground.
Directions
From Interstate 64, take Indiana State Highway 37 south for approximately 6 miles. Turn at the large Tipsaw Lake Recreation Area entrance sign. The recreation area is a couple miles down this road.
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 | $45 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 35ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 35ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (812) 837-9453 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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