Yellowwood State Forest
Open year-round, first-come, first-served. No advance reservations accepted. Register at the forest office upon arrival. Stays limited to 14 consecutive days. The Tecumseh Trail section is currently closed due to a county road closure and railroad restrictions.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued August 11 at 6:45PM EDT until August 11 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 565, PREVIOUSLY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING, IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN INDIANA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 21 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL INDIANA BARTHOLOMEW DECATUR JOHNSON MORGAN RUSH SHELBY IN SOUTH CENTRAL INDIANA BROWN JACKSON LAWRENCE MONROE IN SOUTHEAST INDIANA JENNINGS IN SOUTHWEST INDIANA DAVIESS GREENE MARTIN SULLIVAN IN WEST CENTRAL INDIANA CLAY OWEN PARKE PUTNAM VERMILLION VIGO THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BEDFORD, BLOOMFIELD, BLOOMINGTON, BRAZIL, CARLISLE, CLINTON, COLUMBUS, FAIRVIEW PARK, FARMERSBURG, FRANKLIN, GOSPORT, GREENCASTLE, GREENSBURG, GREENWOOD, JASONVILLE, LINTON, LOOGOOTEE, MARTINSVILLE, MITCHELL, MONTEZUMA, MOORESVILLE, NASHVILLE, NORTH VERNON, ROCKVILLE, ROSEDALE, RUSHVILLE, SEYMOUR, SHELBURN, SHELBYVILLE, SHOALS, SPENCER, SULLIVAN, TERRE HAUTE, WASHINGTON, AND WORTHINGTON.
Flood Watch issued August 11 at 2:24PM EDT until August 13 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, and southeast Indiana, including the following counties, in central Indiana, Bartholomew. In south central Indiana, Brown. In southeast Indiana, Jennings. * WHEN...Through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Multiple rounds of storms may produce flooding with rain amounts of 2 to 4 inches. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Yellowwood State Forest encompasses over 23,000 acres of rugged, forested terrain in Brown County, centered around the scenic 133-acre Yellowwood Lake. The campground offers 80 primitive Class C sites situated south of the forest office and a carry-in tent camping area to the north. A separate 10-site horsemen's camp provides convenient access to the extensive network of equestrian trails winding through the forest. All camping operates on a first-come, first-served basis 365 days per year with no advance reservations. Campers must register at the forest office upon arrival. Vault toilets and drinking water are located near the campsites. The forest also features picnic areas with tables and grills, a reservable picnic shelter, and a playground within the campground area. Yellowwood Lake offers fishing for largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, and channel catfish. Only electric trolling motors are permitted on the lake. The Tecumseh Trail passes through the forest, and dispersed backcountry camping is allowed along the trail with specific restrictions.
Directions
From Nashville, Indiana, head west on State Road 46 for approximately 5 miles. Turn south onto Yellowwood Lake Road and follow signs to the forest office at 772 Yellowwood Lake Road.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $30 - $225 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 15ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| YellowwoodSF@dnr.IN.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (812) 988-7945 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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