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.
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 2 at 11:34AM EDT until July 3 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 100-110. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 105 expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central Indiana and east central, north central, northwest, and south central Kentucky. * WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 9 PM EDT /8 PM CDT/ Friday. For the Heat Advisory, from 9 PM EDT /8 PM CDT/ Friday to 9 PM EDT /8 PM CDT/ Saturday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Heat Advisory issued July 2 at 11:34AM EDT until July 4 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 100-110. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 105 expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central Indiana and east central, north central, northwest, and south central Kentucky. * WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 9 PM EDT /8 PM CDT/ Friday. For the Heat Advisory, from 9 PM EDT /8 PM CDT/ Friday to 9 PM EDT /8 PM CDT/ Saturday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Fireworks are prohibited on Hoosier National Forest
Possessing, discharging or using any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic device is prohibited on national forest system lands.
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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