Saturday, October 4, 2014

Mogan Ridge East Trail in the Hoosier National Forest

Mogan Ridge East Trailhead is located in Perry County, Indiana. From Interstate 64, take IN 37 exit south toward Tell City ( Exit 79 ). Go south on IN 37 approximately 18 miles to IN 70. Go east on IN 70 to IN Highway 66 at Derby, Indiana. Proceed north 1 mile and turn left on a gravel road just before crossing Oil Creek. Trailhead is approximately 1/2 mile down the gravel road. Park your vehicle, get your backpacks with all your other gear and supplies for an awesome backpacking hike.

The 6.7 mile long hike-only trail winds through scenic hardwood forests and rock outcrops. It links up with the longer 12.3 mile Mogan Ridge West Trail. Mogan Ridge East Trail is a beautiful backpacking trail that you can spend all day on or hike quicker if you wish.

Mogan Ridge East Trail is an awesome trail to go backpack hiking by yourself, or with family and friends for a day and enjoy the outdoor / nature in the Hoosier National Forest.





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Monday, September 22, 2014

Mogan Ridge West Trail in the Hoosier National Forest

Mogan Ridge West Trailhead is located in Perry County, Indiana. From Interstate 64, take IN 37 exit south toward Tell City (Exit 79 ). Go south on IN 37 approximately 18 miles to IN 70. Go east on IN 70 no more than 0.1 miles to Old IN 37. Travel north on Old IN 37 1.1 miles to the Mogan Ridge sign on the right side of the road. Turn right traveling east on an unmarked gravel road for 0.4 miles to the parking area on the left. Park your vehicle, get your backpacks out with all your gear and supplies for a beautiful backpacking hike.

The 12.3 mile long trail is designated for Backpack Hiking, Horse Riding, and Mountain Bike Riding. The trail winds through scenic hardwood forests, barrens, and rock outcrops. When backpack hiking this trail you can hike around 8 miles and stop for the evening and make it a back country camping trip and finish your backpack hiking trip the next day.

Mogan Ridge Trail is an awesome trail to go backpack hiking by yourself, or with family and friends for a day or two and enjoy the outdoor / nature in the Hoosier National Forest.









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Thursday, September 11, 2014

Primrose Loop Campground in the Hoosier National Forest

Primrose Loop Campground is located in Perry County, Indiana. It is approximately 5 miles south of Interstate 64 off State Highway 37 to the recreation area, you will see a Tipsaw Lake sign. Turn right, the recreation area is 2.3 miles down this road. Continue down the road to the gatehouse and recreation area. The campgrounds are to the north past the gatehouse.

This is a group site with the capacity of 65 people in six campsites. Each campsite can accommodate one RV and several tents on them. There are no electrical or water hookups. All campsites have picnic tables and fire pits with grills attached to them. There are no tent pads here, but nice well maintained grassy areas to set up your tents.

Primrose Loop Campground is one of two group campgrounds in the Tipsaw Lake Recreation Area near Tipsaw Lake. The Loop has centralized water and vaulted toilets. There are no walk-in tent campsites.

Tipsaw Lake allows swimming, fishing, boating ( electric motors only ), rafting, and kayaking. There is a large sandy beach with a playground for children. There are flush toilets, changing areas, rinse off areas, hot showers and wheelchair friendly flush toilets and hot showers. The Lake has Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Blue Gill, Redear, and Crappie. Tipsaw Lake is 131 acres.

There is one trail, ( Tipsaw Lake trail, 5.9 miles long ), it circles around the lake and is open to hiking and mountain bike riding. There are many beautiful views of the lake along the trail. There are no tent campsites off the trail.

Rates are $40 per day.

Primrose Loop Campground is open from April 15 through October 15.

Primrose Loop Campground is a great place to plan a weekend or week and have a family reunion or just a big group of friends and bring your RV, tents, sleeping bags, and all the rest of your camping gear and enjoy the outdoor / nature in the Hoosier National Forest.





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Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Goldenrod Loop campground in the Hoosier National forest

Goldenrod Loop Campground is located in Perry County, Indiana. It is approximately 5 miles south of Interstate 64 off State Highway 37 to the recreational area, you will see a Tipsaw Lake sign. Turn right, the recreation area is 2.3 miles down this road. Continue down the road to the gatehouse and recreation area. The campgrounds are to the north past the gatehouse.

This is a group campsite with the capacity of 65 people in 5 campsites. Each campsite can accommodate one RV and several tents on them. One campsite has a 30-amp electrical hookup. All campsites have picnic tables and fire pits with grills attached to them. There are no tent pads here, but nice well maintained grassy areas to set up your tents.

Goldenrod Loop Campground is one of two group campgrounds in the Tipsaw Lake Recreation Area near Tipsaw Lake. The Loop has centralized water and vaulted toilets. There are no walk-in tent campsites.

Tipsaw Lake allows swimming, fishing, boating ( electric motors only ), rafting, and kayaking. There is a large sandy beach with a playground for children. There are flush toilets, changing areas, rinse off areas, hot showers, and wheelchair friendly flush toilets and hot showers. The Lake has Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Blue Gill, Redear, and Crappie. Tipsaw Lake is 131 acres.

There is one trail, ( Tipsaw Lake Trail, 5.9 miles long ), it circles around the lake and is open to hiking and mountain bike riding. There are many beautiful views of the lake along the trail. There are no tent campsites off the trail.

Rates are $45 per day.

Goldenrod Loop Campground is open from April 15 through October 15.

Goldenrod Loop Campground is an awesome place to plan a weekend or week and have a family reunion or just a big group of friends and bring your RV, tents, sleeping bags, and all your camping gear and enjoy the outdoor / nature in the Hoosier National Forest.




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Saturday, September 6, 2014

Dogwood Loop Campground in the Hoosier National Forest

Dogwood Loop Campground is located in Perry County, Indiana. It is approximately 5 miles south of Interstate 64 off State Highway 37 to the recreation area, you will see a Tipsaw Lake sign. Turn right, the recreation area is 2.3 miles down this road. Continue down the road to the gatehouse and recreation complex. The campgrounds are to the north past the gatehouse.

There are 14 total campsites. Dogwood Loop Campground has 2 tent only 12 RV and or tent campsites. The Loop is situated in a hardwood and pine forest area. There are 2 campsites with electric hookups. All 14 campsites have tent pads, picnic tables, and fire pits with grills attached to them.

Dogwood Loop Campground is one of three shady campground loops in the Tipsaw Lake Recreation Area near Tipsaw Lake. The Loop has centralized water, flush toilets, hot showers, and a recharge table for electric boat motors. There are two walk-in tent campsites.

Tipsaw Lake allows swimming, fishing, boating ( electric motors only ), rafting and kayaking. There is a large sandy beach with a playground for children. There are flush toilets, changing areas, rinse off areas, hot showers, and wheelchair friendly flush toilets and hot showers. The Lake has Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Blue Gill, Redear, and Crappie. Tipsaw Lake is 131 acres.

There is one trail ( Tipsaw Lake Trail, 5.9 miles long ), it circles around the lake and is open to hiking and mountain bike riding. There are many beautiful views of the lake along the trail. There are no tent campsites off the trail.

Rates are $20 for non-electric single, $40 for non-electric double, $27 for electric single, and $43 for electric double per day.

Dogwood Loop Campground is open from April 15 through October 15.

Dogwood Loop Campground is a beautiful place to bring your family, RV, tents, sleeping bags, and all your camping gear for a week or weekend and enjoy the outdoor / nature in the Hoosier National Forest.




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Friday, September 5, 2014

Jackpine Loop Campground in the Hoosier National Forest

Jackpine Loop Campground is located in Perry County, Indiana. It is approximately 5 miles south of Interstate 64 off State Highway 37 to the recreation area, you will see a Tipsaw Lake sign. Turn right, the recreation area is 2.3 miles down this road. Continue down the road to the gatehouse and the recreation complex. The campgrounds are to the north past the gatehouse.

There are 23 total campsites. Jackpine Loop Campground has 2 tent only and 21 RV and or tent campsites. The Loop is situated in a hardwood and pine forest area. There are 21 campsites with electric hookups. All 23 campsites have tent pads, picnic tables, and fire pits with grills attached to them.

Jackpine Loop Campground is one of three shady campground loops in the Tipsaw Lake Recreation Area near Tipsaw Lake. The Loop has centralized water, flush toilets, hot showers, and a recharge table for electric boat motors. There are two walk-in tent campsites.

Tipsaw Lake allows swimming, fishing, boating ( electric motors only ), rafting, and kayaking. There is a large sandy beach with a playground for children. There are flush toilets, changing areas, rinse off areas, hot showers, and wheelchair friendly flush toilets and hot showers.  The Lake has Largemouth Bass, Channel catfish, Blue Gill, Redear, and Crappie. Tipsaw Lake is 131 acres.

There is one trail ( Tipsaw Lake Trail, 5.9 miles long ), it circles around the Lake and is open to hiking and mountain bike riding. There are many beautiful views of the Lake along the trail. There are no tent campsites off the trail.

Rates are $20 for non-electric single, $40 non-electric double, $27 electric single and $43 electric double per day.

Jackpine Loop Campground is open from April15 through October 15.

Jackpine Loop Campground is an awesome place to bring your family, RV, tents, sleeping bags, and all your camp gear for a weekend or week and enjoy the outdoor / nature in the Hoosier National Forest.






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Thursday, September 4, 2014

Catbrier Loop Campground in the Hoosier National Forest

Catbrier Loop Campground is located in Perry County, Indiana. It is approximately 5 miles south of Interstate 64 off State Highway 37 to the recreation area, you will see a Tipsaw Lake sign. Turn right, the recreation area is 2.3 miles down this road. Continue down the road to the gate house and the recreation complex. The campgrounds are to the north past the gatehouse.

There are 10 total campsites. Catbrier Loop Campground is designed for RV camping. The loop is situated in a hardwood and pine forest area. While there are no tent pads at Catbrier you can set your tent up on the well maintained grassy area outside your RV. All 10 campsites have electric and water hookups, picnic tables, and fire pits with grills attached to them.


Catbrier Loop Campground is one of three shady campground loops in the Tipsaw Lake Recreation Area near Tipsaw Lake. The Loop also has vaulted toilets, and a shelter house. There are no walk-in tent campsites.

Tipsaw Lake allows swimming, fishing, boating ( electric motors only ), rafting, and kayaking. There is a large sandy beach with a playground for children. There are flush toilets, changing areas, rinse off areas, hot showers, and wheelchair friendly flush toilets and hot showers. The lake has Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Blue Gill, and Redear, and Crappie. Tipsaw lake is 131 acres.

There is one trail ( Tipsaw Lake Trail, 5.9 miles long ),  it circles around the lake and is open to hiking and mountain bike riding. There are many beautiful views of the lake along the trail. There are no tent campsites off the trail.

Rates for campsites are $27 for single and $43 for double per day.

Catbrier Loop Campground is open from April 15 through October 15.

Catbrier Loop Campground is a great place to bring your family, RV, tents, sleeping bags, and all your camping gear for a weekend or week and enjoy the outdoors / nature in the Hoosier National Forest.




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