TIPSAW PRIMROSE GROUP SITE
Open for the 2026 season. Reservations available April 15 through October 31 via Recreation.gov. Operating season runs April 1 through October 15. Sites available first-come, first-served if not reserved in advance.
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
Primrose Loop Group Site sits within Tipsaw Lake Recreation Area in Hoosier National Forest, offering organized groups a dedicated camping area in southern Indiana's rugged hills. The site accommodates up to 65 people across six campsites and operates as a reservable group camping facility from mid-April through October. The group camp features vault toilets, potable water, and fire rings at each site (only USDA-certified firewood permitted). Campers can access showers at the modern bathhouse near the beach. A dump station is located across the highway from the recreation area entrance. The surrounding area includes Tipsaw Lake for paddling and fishing with electric motors only, a swimming beach open Memorial Day through Labor Day, and 5.9 miles of trail circling the lake for hiking and mountain biking. The campground is located six miles south of Interstate 64 off Indiana Highway 37. Quiet hours are enforced from 10 PM to 6 AM. Reservations are made through Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.
Directions
From Interstate 64, take Exit 79 onto Indiana Highway 37 and head south approximately six miles. Follow signs to Tipsaw Lake Recreation Area entrance.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $40 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (812) 275-5987 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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