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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Saturday, October 4, 2014
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Saturday, August 30, 2014
White Oak Campground in the Hoosier National Forest
White Oak Campground is located in Monroe County Indiana. From Bloomington, IN, take State Road 446 south for approximately 14 miles to Hardin Ridge - Chapel Hill Road sign. Turn right onto Chapel Hill Road and go 1.7 miles to Hardin Ridge Recreation Area sign. Turn right and proceed to campground.
There are 16 total campsites. 3 are tent only campsites, 13 are tent or RV campsites. There are 3 campsites with water and electric hookups and 13 campsites with electric hookups. All 16 campsites have tent pads, picnic tables, and fire pits with grills attached to them. There are flush toilets, wheelchair friendly toilets, and hot showers.
White Oak Campground, one of six in the Hardin Ridge recreation Area, winds up a ridge through a stand of mature hardwood forest near Monroe Lake. Sites are spacious and secluded with some having wooden platforms. There are no walk-in tent campsites.
Monroe Lake allows swimming, fishing, power boating, water skiing, sailing, rafting, and kayaking. There is a large sandy beach with a playground for children. Monroe lake is approximately 11,000 acres.
There are 2 hiking trails, Twin Oaks Interpretive Trail, ( foot ) 1.5 miles, Hardin Ridge Trail ( foot & mountain bike ) 2 miles.
Rates for campsites are $27 per day.
White Oak Campground is open from April 15 through October 15.
Whit Oak Campground is a wonderful place to bring your family, 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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There are 16 total campsites. 3 are tent only campsites, 13 are tent or RV campsites. There are 3 campsites with water and electric hookups and 13 campsites with electric hookups. All 16 campsites have tent pads, picnic tables, and fire pits with grills attached to them. There are flush toilets, wheelchair friendly toilets, and hot showers.
White Oak Campground, one of six in the Hardin Ridge recreation Area, winds up a ridge through a stand of mature hardwood forest near Monroe Lake. Sites are spacious and secluded with some having wooden platforms. There are no walk-in tent campsites.
Monroe Lake allows swimming, fishing, power boating, water skiing, sailing, rafting, and kayaking. There is a large sandy beach with a playground for children. Monroe lake is approximately 11,000 acres.
There are 2 hiking trails, Twin Oaks Interpretive Trail, ( foot ) 1.5 miles, Hardin Ridge Trail ( foot & mountain bike ) 2 miles.
Rates for campsites are $27 per day.
White Oak Campground is open from April 15 through October 15.
Whit Oak Campground is a wonderful place to bring your family, 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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Thursday, August 28, 2014
Southern Point Campground in the Hoosier National Forest
Southern Point Campground is located in Monroe County, Indiana. From Bloomington, IN, take State Road 446 south 14 miles to Hardin Ridge - Chapel Hill Road sign. Turn right and go 1.7 miles to Hardin Ridge Recreation Area. Turn right and proceed to campground.
There are 58 total campsites. 25 are tent only campsites, 33 are tent or RV campsites. There are no electric or water hookups. All 58 campsites have tent pads, picnic tables, and fire pits with grills attached to them. There are vaulted toilets, flush toilets, wheelchair friendly toilets, and hot showers.
Southern Point Campground, one of six in the Hardin Ridge Recreation Area, is situated in a mature hardwood forest near Monroe Lake. Some sites have wooded platforms and are terraced. There are some very nice walk-in tent campsites.
Monroe Lake allows swimming, fishing, power boating, water skiing, sailing, rafting, and kayaking. There is a large sandy beach with a playground for children. Monroe Lake is approximately 11,000 acres.
There are 2 hiking trails, Twin Oaks Interpretive Trail ( foot ) 1.5 miles ( located at the Twin Oaks Visitor Center ), Hardin Ridge Trail ( foot & mountain Bike ) 2 miles.
Rates for campsites are $20 per day.
Southern Point Campground is open from April 15 Through October 15.
Southern Point Campground is a great place to bring your family, 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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There are 58 total campsites. 25 are tent only campsites, 33 are tent or RV campsites. There are no electric or water hookups. All 58 campsites have tent pads, picnic tables, and fire pits with grills attached to them. There are vaulted toilets, flush toilets, wheelchair friendly toilets, and hot showers.
Southern Point Campground, one of six in the Hardin Ridge Recreation Area, is situated in a mature hardwood forest near Monroe Lake. Some sites have wooded platforms and are terraced. There are some very nice walk-in tent campsites.
Monroe Lake allows swimming, fishing, power boating, water skiing, sailing, rafting, and kayaking. There is a large sandy beach with a playground for children. Monroe Lake is approximately 11,000 acres.
There are 2 hiking trails, Twin Oaks Interpretive Trail ( foot ) 1.5 miles ( located at the Twin Oaks Visitor Center ), Hardin Ridge Trail ( foot & mountain Bike ) 2 miles.
Rates for campsites are $20 per day.
Southern Point Campground is open from April 15 Through October 15.
Southern Point Campground is a great place to bring your family, 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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Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Pine Campground in the Hoosier National Forest
Pine Campground is located in Monroe County, Indiana. From Bloomington, IN, take State Road 446 south for approximately 14 miles to Hardin Ridge - Chapel Hill Rd. sign. Turn right onto Chapel Hill Rd. and go 1.7 miles to Hardin Ridge Recreation Area sign. Turn right and proceed to campground.
There are 38 total campsites. 10 are tent only campsites, 28 are tent or RV campsites. There is 1 campsite with water and electric hookups and 23 with electric only hookups. All 38 campsites have tent pads, picnic tables, and fire pits with grills attached to them. There are vaulted toilets, flush toilets, wheelchair friendly toilets, and hot showers.
Pine Campground, one of six in the Hardin Ridge Recreation Area, stretches along a ridge covered by mature hardwood forest near Monroe Lake. Sites are spacious and secluded with some having wooden platforms. There are some walk-in tent campsites.
Monroe Lake allows swimming, fishing, power boating, water skiing, sailing, rafting, and kayaking. There is a large sandy beach with playgrounds for children. Monroe Lake is approximately 11,000 acres.
There are 2 hiking trails, Twin Oaks Interpretive Trail ( foot 01.5 miles ), and Hardin Ridge Trail ( foot & mountain bike ) - 2 miles.
Rates for campsites are $20 for non-electric, and $27 for electric per day.
Pine Campground is open from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Pine Campground is a wonderful place to bring your family, tents, sleeping bags, and all the rest of your camping gear and enjoy a weekend or week in the outdoors / nature within the Hoosier National Forest.
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There are 38 total campsites. 10 are tent only campsites, 28 are tent or RV campsites. There is 1 campsite with water and electric hookups and 23 with electric only hookups. All 38 campsites have tent pads, picnic tables, and fire pits with grills attached to them. There are vaulted toilets, flush toilets, wheelchair friendly toilets, and hot showers.
Pine Campground, one of six in the Hardin Ridge Recreation Area, stretches along a ridge covered by mature hardwood forest near Monroe Lake. Sites are spacious and secluded with some having wooden platforms. There are some walk-in tent campsites.
Monroe Lake allows swimming, fishing, power boating, water skiing, sailing, rafting, and kayaking. There is a large sandy beach with playgrounds for children. Monroe Lake is approximately 11,000 acres.
There are 2 hiking trails, Twin Oaks Interpretive Trail ( foot 01.5 miles ), and Hardin Ridge Trail ( foot & mountain bike ) - 2 miles.
Rates for campsites are $20 for non-electric, and $27 for electric per day.
Pine Campground is open from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Pine Campground is a wonderful place to bring your family, tents, sleeping bags, and all the rest of your camping gear and enjoy a weekend or week in the outdoors / nature within the Hoosier National Forest.
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Friday, August 22, 2014
Holland Campgroud in the Hoosier National Forest
Holland Campground is located in Monroe County, Indiana. From Bloomington, IN, take State Road 446 south for approximately 14 miles to Hardin Ridge - Chapel Hill Road sign. Turn right onto Chapel Hill Road and go 1.7 miles to Hardin Ridge Recreation Area sign. Turn right and proceed to campground.
There are 12 total campsites and all campsites are tent or RV sites. All 12 campsites have tent pads, picnic tables, and fire pits with grills attached to them. There are vaulted toilets, flush toilets, wheelchair friendly toilets, and hot showers. One campsite has electric and water hookups, while the other 11 have only electric hookups.
Holland Campground, one of six campgrounds in the Hardin Ridge Recreation Area, is situated in a mature hardwood forest near Monroe Lake. The campground is a spur winding along a ridge top. There are no walk-in tent camping areas at this site.
Monroe Lake allows swimming, fishing, power boating, water skiing, rafting, and kayaking. There is a large beach with a playground for children. Monroe Lake is approximately 11,000 acres. The Lake has Walleye, Bass, Catfish, Crappie, and Blue Gill.
There are 2 hiking trails, Twin Oaks Interpretive Trail ( foot ) 1.5 miles, Hardin Ridge Trail ( foot & mountain bike ) - 2 miles.
Rates for campsites are $27 per day.
Holland Campground is open from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Holland campground is an awesome place to bring your family, tents, sleeping bags, boats, kayaks and fishing poles and enjoy the outdoors / nature in the Hoosier National Forest.
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There are 12 total campsites and all campsites are tent or RV sites. All 12 campsites have tent pads, picnic tables, and fire pits with grills attached to them. There are vaulted toilets, flush toilets, wheelchair friendly toilets, and hot showers. One campsite has electric and water hookups, while the other 11 have only electric hookups.
Holland Campground, one of six campgrounds in the Hardin Ridge Recreation Area, is situated in a mature hardwood forest near Monroe Lake. The campground is a spur winding along a ridge top. There are no walk-in tent camping areas at this site.
Monroe Lake allows swimming, fishing, power boating, water skiing, rafting, and kayaking. There is a large beach with a playground for children. Monroe Lake is approximately 11,000 acres. The Lake has Walleye, Bass, Catfish, Crappie, and Blue Gill.
There are 2 hiking trails, Twin Oaks Interpretive Trail ( foot ) 1.5 miles, Hardin Ridge Trail ( foot & mountain bike ) - 2 miles.
Rates for campsites are $27 per day.
Holland Campground is open from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Holland campground is an awesome place to bring your family, tents, sleeping bags, boats, kayaks and fishing poles and enjoy the outdoors / nature in the Hoosier National Forest.
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Thursday, August 21, 2014
Eads Campgroung in the Hoosier National Forest
Eads Campground is located in Monroe County, Indiana. From Bloomington, IN, take State Road 446 south 14 miles to Hardin Ridge - Chapel Hill Road sign. Turn right onto Chapel Hill road and go 1.7 miles to Hardin Ridge Recreation sign. Turn right and proceed to campground.
There are 22 total campsites. 5 are tent only campsites, 17 are tent or RV campsites, there is no electric or water hookups. All 22 campsites have picnic tables, and fire pits with grills attached to them. There are vaulted toilets, flush toilets, wheelchair friendly toilets, and hot showers.
The campground, one of six in the Hardin Ridge Recreation Area, is situated in a mature hardwood forest near Monroe Lake. Sites are secluded and well spaced. There are walk-in tent sites.
Monroe Lake allows swimming, fishing, power boating, water skiing, sailing, rafting, and kayaking.
There is a large sandy beach area with playgrounds for children. Monroe Lake is approximately 11,000 acres.
Eads Campground is a awesome place to bring your family, tents, sleeping bags, boats, kayaks, and fishing poles for some fun filled time in the outdoors and nature of the Hoosier National Forest. The Lake has Walleye, Bass, Catfish, Crappie, and Blue Gill.
There are 2 hiking trails, Twin Oaks Interpretive Trail ( foot ) 1.5 miles, and Hardin Ridge Trail ( foot & mountain bike ) - 2 miles.
Rate for campsites are $20 per day.
Eads Campground is open mostly year round, but if closed one of the other 6 campgrounds will be
open.
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There are 22 total campsites. 5 are tent only campsites, 17 are tent or RV campsites, there is no electric or water hookups. All 22 campsites have picnic tables, and fire pits with grills attached to them. There are vaulted toilets, flush toilets, wheelchair friendly toilets, and hot showers.
The campground, one of six in the Hardin Ridge Recreation Area, is situated in a mature hardwood forest near Monroe Lake. Sites are secluded and well spaced. There are walk-in tent sites.
Monroe Lake allows swimming, fishing, power boating, water skiing, sailing, rafting, and kayaking.
There is a large sandy beach area with playgrounds for children. Monroe Lake is approximately 11,000 acres.
Eads Campground is a awesome place to bring your family, tents, sleeping bags, boats, kayaks, and fishing poles for some fun filled time in the outdoors and nature of the Hoosier National Forest. The Lake has Walleye, Bass, Catfish, Crappie, and Blue Gill.
There are 2 hiking trails, Twin Oaks Interpretive Trail ( foot ) 1.5 miles, and Hardin Ridge Trail ( foot & mountain bike ) - 2 miles.
Rate for campsites are $20 per day.
Eads Campground is open mostly year round, but if closed one of the other 6 campgrounds will be
open.
I hope you will plan a week or weekend with your family and try some tent camping in the outdoors and nature of the Hoosier National Forest!
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Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Blue Gill Campground in the Hoosier National Forest
Blue Gill Campground is located in Monroe County, Indiana. From Bloomington, IN, take State Road 446 south approximately 14 miles to Forest Service sign ( Hardin Ridge ) - Chapel Hill Road. Turn right onto Chapel Hill Road. and go 1.7 miles to Hardin Ridge Recreation Area Sign. Turn right and proceed to campground.
There are 48 total campsites. 18 are tent only campsites, 30 are tent or RV campsites, there are electric hookups, but no water hookups. All 48 campsites have picnic tables and fire pits with attached grills on them. There are vaulted toilets, flush toilets, wheelchair friendly toilets, and hot showers.
The campground, one of six in the Hardin Ridge Recreation Area, is a long spur winding up a small ridge. It is situated in a mature hardwood forest near Monroe Lake. Tent camping in the forest is an awesome experience.
Monroe Lake allows swimming, fishing, power boating, water skiing, sailing, rafting, and kayaking. There is a large sandy beach area with playgrounds for children. Monroe Lake is approximately 11,000 acres.
Blue Gill campground is a awesome place to bring your family, tents, sleeping bags, boats, kayaks, and fishing poles. The lake has Walleye, Bass, Catfish, Crappie, and Blue Gill.
There are 2 hiking trails, Twin Oaks Interpretive Trail ( foot ) 1.5 miles, and Hardin Ridge Trail ( foot & mountain bike ) - 2 miles.
Rate for campsites are $20 for non electric and $27 for electric per day.
Blue Gill Campground is open from Memorial Day through Labor Day. It is closed for camping during the winter months.
I hope you plan a week or weekend with your family and try some tent camping within the nature of the Hoosier national Forest!
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There are 48 total campsites. 18 are tent only campsites, 30 are tent or RV campsites, there are electric hookups, but no water hookups. All 48 campsites have picnic tables and fire pits with attached grills on them. There are vaulted toilets, flush toilets, wheelchair friendly toilets, and hot showers.
The campground, one of six in the Hardin Ridge Recreation Area, is a long spur winding up a small ridge. It is situated in a mature hardwood forest near Monroe Lake. Tent camping in the forest is an awesome experience.
Monroe Lake allows swimming, fishing, power boating, water skiing, sailing, rafting, and kayaking. There is a large sandy beach area with playgrounds for children. Monroe Lake is approximately 11,000 acres.
Blue Gill campground is a awesome place to bring your family, tents, sleeping bags, boats, kayaks, and fishing poles. The lake has Walleye, Bass, Catfish, Crappie, and Blue Gill.
There are 2 hiking trails, Twin Oaks Interpretive Trail ( foot ) 1.5 miles, and Hardin Ridge Trail ( foot & mountain bike ) - 2 miles.
Rate for campsites are $20 for non electric and $27 for electric per day.
Blue Gill Campground is open from Memorial Day through Labor Day. It is closed for camping during the winter months.
I hope you plan a week or weekend with your family and try some tent camping within the nature of the Hoosier national Forest!
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Saturday, August 16, 2014
Buzzard Roost Campground in the Hoosier National Forest
Buzzard Roost Campground is located in Perry County, Indiana. From state highway 64, take the IN 237/66 exit for English / Sulphur, head south toward Sulphur. At Sulphur, there is a 3-way intersection, continue south on State Highway 66 through the community of Oriole. Turn off State Highway 66, 1.5 miles south of Oriole onto the first road east ( Onido Road ) and follow it bearing to the right at the intersection of Onido and Orchard Roads. Continue on Onido Road to the marked entrance of Buzzard Roost. Turn left at the entrance sign.
There are 5 campsites at Buzzard Roost campgrounds. Tents and RV's are allowed with 30 feet max length on RV's. There is no electric or water hookups, make sure to bring your water. The forest service provides a portable restroom. There is a picnic table at every campsite and also fire pits with grills attached to them. This is a primitive campground and is an awesome place to bring your family, tents, sleeping bags, and all your camping gear for a weekend or longer. You have to pack out what you pack in.
There are 2 hiking trails at Buzzard Roost camping grounds, one is along the top of the cliff, it has benches along the trail with an awesome panoramic view of the Ohio River below and Kentucky farmlands across the Ohio River. This is a great place to watch Eagles, Hawks, and Buzzards soar above the river. The other trail goes down the hill to the Ohio River and there is a bench there also.
Come visit nature at Buzzard Roost campgrounds in the Hoosier National Forest.
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There are 5 campsites at Buzzard Roost campgrounds. Tents and RV's are allowed with 30 feet max length on RV's. There is no electric or water hookups, make sure to bring your water. The forest service provides a portable restroom. There is a picnic table at every campsite and also fire pits with grills attached to them. This is a primitive campground and is an awesome place to bring your family, tents, sleeping bags, and all your camping gear for a weekend or longer. You have to pack out what you pack in.
There are 2 hiking trails at Buzzard Roost camping grounds, one is along the top of the cliff, it has benches along the trail with an awesome panoramic view of the Ohio River below and Kentucky farmlands across the Ohio River. This is a great place to watch Eagles, Hawks, and Buzzards soar above the river. The other trail goes down the hill to the Ohio River and there is a bench there also.
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Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Saddle Lake campground in the Hoosier National Forest
Saddle Lake campground is located in Perry County Indiana. From state highway 64 take exit 79 ( St. Croix / State Rt. 37 ) to end of ramp. Turn south onto Rt. 37 and go 1.8 miles to Old State Road 37. Turn right onto Old State Road 37 and 1.8 miles to the Recreation area - Saddle Lake sign. Turn right and go 0.9 miles to campground on right.
The campground is located on Saddle Lake in a heavily wooded area. Access roads are narrow. Remember that ever thing you pack in, you need to pack out. There is a grocery store available just behind the recreation area's entrance at Gatchel Market.
There are 13 campsites at Saddle Lake campgrounds. Two sites are tent only sites, while there are 11 sites for RV's or tent's. All campsites have built up tent pads locations with picnic tables and fire rings that have grills on them. There are no electric hookups or potable water. There are vault restrooms. There are no costs to camp here at Saddle Lake campgrounds.
Saddle Lake is 41 acres in size, there is a boat ramp. You can use your boat here with electric motors only, no gas motors are allowed. You can fish in saddle Lake, there are crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, and channel catfish in the Lake. There is no swimming.
Saddle Lake campground is a great place to bring your family, tents, sleeping bags, and all your camping gear and enjoy the outdoors / nature in the Hoosier National Forest.
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The campground is located on Saddle Lake in a heavily wooded area. Access roads are narrow. Remember that ever thing you pack in, you need to pack out. There is a grocery store available just behind the recreation area's entrance at Gatchel Market.
There are 13 campsites at Saddle Lake campgrounds. Two sites are tent only sites, while there are 11 sites for RV's or tent's. All campsites have built up tent pads locations with picnic tables and fire rings that have grills on them. There are no electric hookups or potable water. There are vault restrooms. There are no costs to camp here at Saddle Lake campgrounds.
Saddle Lake is 41 acres in size, there is a boat ramp. You can use your boat here with electric motors only, no gas motors are allowed. You can fish in saddle Lake, there are crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, and channel catfish in the Lake. There is no swimming.
Saddle Lake campground is a great place to bring your family, tents, sleeping bags, and all your camping gear and enjoy the outdoors / nature in the Hoosier National Forest.
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Friday, August 8, 2014
Tipsaw Lake campground in the Hoosier National Forest
Tipsaw Lake campground is located in Perry County Indiana. It is approximately 5 miles south of state highway 64 off state road 37 to the recreation area, you will see a Tipsaw Lake sign. Turn right and go 2.3 miles to the recreation entrance and proceed to the campground.
There are 10 RV only campsites, 4 tent only campsites, and 30 RV or tent campsites making a total of 44 campsites.
The campground is composed of five loops- Catbrier, Jackpine, Dogwood, Goldenrod, and Primrose. The loops are located close to Tipsaw Lake. Catbrier is a RV only campground loop with electric and water hookups. Jackpine has some campsites with electric only and some with electric and water hookups. Dogwood is a non-electric campsite loop. The Dogwood loop are great campsites to bring your tents, sleeping bags, and camp gear and enjoy some primitive camping. Goldenrod and Primrose are group campsite loops.
The lake has a very large sandy beach with foot washes. The wheelchair friendly access permits a person to safely sit on cement benches at the waters edge witch are surrounded by a stone wall with rails. There are also changing rooms, flush toilets and hot showers including wheelchair friendly showers.
These campsites are open from memorial day to labor day. Campsite rates are $17.00 single no hookups, $22.00 single with hookups, $25.00 single with electric and water hookups, $31.00 double with no electric hookups, $38.00 double electric hookups, all prices are per day rates.
Tipsaw Lake campground is a great place to bring your family, tents, sleeping bags, and all your camping gear for a weekend or even a week or so vacation and enjoy the outdoors and nature of the Hoosier National Forest!
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There are 10 RV only campsites, 4 tent only campsites, and 30 RV or tent campsites making a total of 44 campsites.
The campground is composed of five loops- Catbrier, Jackpine, Dogwood, Goldenrod, and Primrose. The loops are located close to Tipsaw Lake. Catbrier is a RV only campground loop with electric and water hookups. Jackpine has some campsites with electric only and some with electric and water hookups. Dogwood is a non-electric campsite loop. The Dogwood loop are great campsites to bring your tents, sleeping bags, and camp gear and enjoy some primitive camping. Goldenrod and Primrose are group campsite loops.
The lake has a very large sandy beach with foot washes. The wheelchair friendly access permits a person to safely sit on cement benches at the waters edge witch are surrounded by a stone wall with rails. There are also changing rooms, flush toilets and hot showers including wheelchair friendly showers.
These campsites are open from memorial day to labor day. Campsite rates are $17.00 single no hookups, $22.00 single with hookups, $25.00 single with electric and water hookups, $31.00 double with no electric hookups, $38.00 double electric hookups, all prices are per day rates.
Tipsaw Lake campground is a great place to bring your family, tents, sleeping bags, and all your camping gear for a weekend or even a week or so vacation and enjoy the outdoors and nature of the Hoosier National Forest!
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Thursday, August 7, 2014
German Ridge campground in the Hoosier National Forest
German Ridge campground is located in Perry County Indiana. From Cannelton, Indiana, take State Road 66 east 9.8 miles to German Ridge road and go 0.8 miles to the Recreation area. There is a German Ridge sign. Turn left and proceed to the campground.
This is a great campground to bring your family with your tents, sleeping bags, and camping gear for a weekend or week of family fun in the outdoors and nature of the Hoosier National Forest.
There are 20 campsites and you can also have an RV on 19 of them. This a is a primitive campground area with no electric or potable water. All 20 campsites have built in tent pads. All 20 sites have picnic tables and camp fire rings with cooking grates on them also.
There is a lake with a beech and changing area for swimming. This is recreational area only, there is no designated areas to pitch your tent or sleeping outside in your sleeping bag. However you can picnic here. You can also fish in the lake.
There are 25 miles of trails in German Ridge where hiking, horse back riding, and mountain bike riding are allowed. You have to purchase a permit to ride the trails on a horse or mountain bike. You can purchase the permits at many local stores. AGV's are not allowed on any of the Hoosier National Forest trails.
There is a spigot with non potable water for horses. There are vaulted toilet facilities available, but no flush toilets. There are pitching rails for horses but no corrals.
It is $4.00 a day to camp here.
This campground is open year round. Again, it is a great place to bring your family with your tents, sleeping bags and all your camping gear for a weekend or week to visit the outdoors and nature in the Hoosier National Forest!
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This is a great campground to bring your family with your tents, sleeping bags, and camping gear for a weekend or week of family fun in the outdoors and nature of the Hoosier National Forest.
There are 20 campsites and you can also have an RV on 19 of them. This a is a primitive campground area with no electric or potable water. All 20 campsites have built in tent pads. All 20 sites have picnic tables and camp fire rings with cooking grates on them also.
There is a lake with a beech and changing area for swimming. This is recreational area only, there is no designated areas to pitch your tent or sleeping outside in your sleeping bag. However you can picnic here. You can also fish in the lake.
There are 25 miles of trails in German Ridge where hiking, horse back riding, and mountain bike riding are allowed. You have to purchase a permit to ride the trails on a horse or mountain bike. You can purchase the permits at many local stores. AGV's are not allowed on any of the Hoosier National Forest trails.
There is a spigot with non potable water for horses. There are vaulted toilet facilities available, but no flush toilets. There are pitching rails for horses but no corrals.
It is $4.00 a day to camp here.
This campground is open year round. Again, it is a great place to bring your family with your tents, sleeping bags and all your camping gear for a weekend or week to visit the outdoors and nature in the Hoosier National Forest!
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Celina Lake campground in the Hoosier National Forest
Celina Lake campground is located in Perry County Indiana. From state highway 64 it is approximately two miles south of state highway 64 off state road 37. You turn right and follow the campground signs.
The campground is composed of two loops - North Face and South Slope. All sites on the South Slope have electric hookups, while North Face is mostly non-electric. The North Face has several attractive terraced sites. There are 60 total sites between the two loops. They all have awesome tent pads for setting your tents up. I have always camped here with tents , sleeping bags, and my camping gear. 56 of the sites also accommodate RV's, again with the South slope only having electric hookups.
North Face and South slope have vaulted restrooms, there are also flush toilet restrooms and hot shower areas. There are 13 water spigots scattered about, but there is no water hookups on any of the campsites. Both loops are heavily wooded with pine trees.
Camp site rates are from $17.00 a day for a single with no electric hookups to $31.00 a day for a double with no electric hookups, $22.00 a day for a single with electric hookups to $38 a day for double with electric hookups.
Both Celina and Indian lakes are accessible from the campground. Both lakes have boat ramps. They only allow electric trolling motors, no gas motors. You can fish and sailboat on the lakes. There is no swimming at these lakes. There is swimming a few miles away at Tipsaw Lake. There is a 16 mile hiking loop between the two loops.
All camp sites have picnic tables and camp fire rings with grills on them.
This is a great campground to bring your family for a weekend or even a week! They are open from Memorial Day thru Labor day. Make sure to bring your tents, sleeping bags, and all your other camping gear and have an awesome time in the nature of the Hoosier National Forest!
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The campground is composed of two loops - North Face and South Slope. All sites on the South Slope have electric hookups, while North Face is mostly non-electric. The North Face has several attractive terraced sites. There are 60 total sites between the two loops. They all have awesome tent pads for setting your tents up. I have always camped here with tents , sleeping bags, and my camping gear. 56 of the sites also accommodate RV's, again with the South slope only having electric hookups.
North Face and South slope have vaulted restrooms, there are also flush toilet restrooms and hot shower areas. There are 13 water spigots scattered about, but there is no water hookups on any of the campsites. Both loops are heavily wooded with pine trees.
Camp site rates are from $17.00 a day for a single with no electric hookups to $31.00 a day for a double with no electric hookups, $22.00 a day for a single with electric hookups to $38 a day for double with electric hookups.
Both Celina and Indian lakes are accessible from the campground. Both lakes have boat ramps. They only allow electric trolling motors, no gas motors. You can fish and sailboat on the lakes. There is no swimming at these lakes. There is swimming a few miles away at Tipsaw Lake. There is a 16 mile hiking loop between the two loops.
All camp sites have picnic tables and camp fire rings with grills on them.
This is a great campground to bring your family for a weekend or even a week! They are open from Memorial Day thru Labor day. Make sure to bring your tents, sleeping bags, and all your other camping gear and have an awesome time in the nature of the Hoosier National Forest!
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Saturday, August 2, 2014
Sites for Watching Wildlife within the Hoosier National Forest
Buzzard Roost
This site is along the Ohio River on a tall bluff. From here you have a panoramic view of the river and farm land in Kentucky. Fall colors from this spot are spectacular. This site is relatively remote, and wildlife especially birds, congregrate here. This site is ferequented by buzzards, who soar on the thermal air currents rising up from the river during the summer. Eagles and Hawks are also often seen along the bluffs. Buzzard Roost is near Magnet, Indiana. There are 80 acres here and this is the Tell City, Indiana district.
Indian /Celina Lakes
These two clear lakes in the wooded hills are encircled by a 12 mile hiking trail which traverses a variety of Forest types. Along the road are fields with low vegetation which allows awesome wildlife viewing. A fully-accessible fishing pier, tranquil hiking, camping, picnicking, and fishing make this an enjoyable place to spend an afternoon, full day or more.
Deer, Turkey, and woodland song birds are commonly seen. Soaring above the lakes or perched in shoreline trees you may also see Eagles, Osprey, and Hawks. Indian/Celina Lakes are located off state road 37. There are two 30 acre fields, and a 12 mile trail. This is the Tell City, Indiana district.
Paw Paw Marsh
This is a flooded stand of bottomland trees along an oxbow of the Lost River and there's a high probability of seeing Beaver and Muskrat. Beaver are mostly nocturnal, however you may catch a glimpse of them when they emerge from their lodges before sundown.
Egrets and Heron are often seen, as well as Whitetail Deer, and winter songbirds frequent the area of pine and shrubby fields between the marsh and the parking lot. Paw Paw Marsh is located off on Anderson Road off state road 56. The size of this area is 5 acres and this is the Brownstown, Indiana district.
Maines Pond
This is a small pond that is surrounded by open grasslands, thickets of brush and cedar, and patches of small trees. A buried pipeline runs behind the pond and the pipeline corridor is kept mowed which attracts small mammals and songbirds.
Prairie grasses and wildflowers are abundant during spring and summer. There is a high probability of viewing quail, sparrows, bluebirds, meadowlarks, and other birds in this area. This area is off state road 135 towards Nashville Indiana and this is the Brownstown, Indiana district.
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This site is along the Ohio River on a tall bluff. From here you have a panoramic view of the river and farm land in Kentucky. Fall colors from this spot are spectacular. This site is relatively remote, and wildlife especially birds, congregrate here. This site is ferequented by buzzards, who soar on the thermal air currents rising up from the river during the summer. Eagles and Hawks are also often seen along the bluffs. Buzzard Roost is near Magnet, Indiana. There are 80 acres here and this is the Tell City, Indiana district.
Indian /Celina Lakes
These two clear lakes in the wooded hills are encircled by a 12 mile hiking trail which traverses a variety of Forest types. Along the road are fields with low vegetation which allows awesome wildlife viewing. A fully-accessible fishing pier, tranquil hiking, camping, picnicking, and fishing make this an enjoyable place to spend an afternoon, full day or more.
Deer, Turkey, and woodland song birds are commonly seen. Soaring above the lakes or perched in shoreline trees you may also see Eagles, Osprey, and Hawks. Indian/Celina Lakes are located off state road 37. There are two 30 acre fields, and a 12 mile trail. This is the Tell City, Indiana district.
Paw Paw Marsh
This is a flooded stand of bottomland trees along an oxbow of the Lost River and there's a high probability of seeing Beaver and Muskrat. Beaver are mostly nocturnal, however you may catch a glimpse of them when they emerge from their lodges before sundown.
Egrets and Heron are often seen, as well as Whitetail Deer, and winter songbirds frequent the area of pine and shrubby fields between the marsh and the parking lot. Paw Paw Marsh is located off on Anderson Road off state road 56. The size of this area is 5 acres and this is the Brownstown, Indiana district.
Maines Pond
This is a small pond that is surrounded by open grasslands, thickets of brush and cedar, and patches of small trees. A buried pipeline runs behind the pond and the pipeline corridor is kept mowed which attracts small mammals and songbirds.
Prairie grasses and wildflowers are abundant during spring and summer. There is a high probability of viewing quail, sparrows, bluebirds, meadowlarks, and other birds in this area. This area is off state road 135 towards Nashville Indiana and this is the Brownstown, Indiana district.
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Wednesday, July 30, 2014
Watching Wildlife within the Hoosier National Forest
You can see wildlife along roads and highways throughout the Hoosier National Forest. You can see wildlife near the Forest edges, grass fields, farm fields, and wetlands while driving through the roads and highways. You can also view wildlife while hiking through the Forest. All these areas offer unique opportunities to view wildlife in their natural homes. Part of the excitement is not knowing what wildlife you may see.
These areas are homes to a diverse number of animals, any of which you may encounter during your visit. If you choose to take a hike through the Forest, a good way to improve your chances of seeing wildlife is to walk quietly and slowly into the wind, come early in the morning, or late afternoon, and above all be patient.
There is an abundance of wildlife within the Hoosier National Forest, 142 bird species, 50 species of mammals, 28 amphibian and 36 reptilian species, 125 fish and more species are being found all the time.
The Forest is a collage of ecosystems. Each ecosystem is unique in the types of animals who make their home there. Make sure you bring your camera and binoculars. Enjoy viewing the animals who are the real owners of the Forest.
These areas are homes to a diverse number of animals, any of which you may encounter during your visit. If you choose to take a hike through the Forest, a good way to improve your chances of seeing wildlife is to walk quietly and slowly into the wind, come early in the morning, or late afternoon, and above all be patient.
There is an abundance of wildlife within the Hoosier National Forest, 142 bird species, 50 species of mammals, 28 amphibian and 36 reptilian species, 125 fish and more species are being found all the time.
The Forest is a collage of ecosystems. Each ecosystem is unique in the types of animals who make their home there. Make sure you bring your camera and binoculars. Enjoy viewing the animals who are the real owners of the Forest.
Saturday, July 26, 2014
Hunting information within the Hoosier National Forest
The State of Indiana hunting laws are enforced within the Hoosier National Forest land. An array of hunting experiences can be found, from easily accessible lands near roads to remote walk-in areas. Hunting is allowed in all Hoosier National Forest lands except for designated recreation areas and Pioneer Memorial Forest south of Paoli, Indiana.
You may not discharge a firearm or bow and arrow in or within 150 yards of a developed recreation site, residence, or any place where people are likely to be. Shooting across bodies of water is also prohibited.
Private land is interspersed with public land and you must have written permission from the private land owner to hunt on their property. You must have this written permission on you while hunting private land. It would be a good idea to get a Forest map to make sure you are on Hoosier National Forest while hunting.
You may not discharge a firearm or bow and arrow in or within 150 yards of a developed recreation site, residence, or any place where people are likely to be. Shooting across bodies of water is also prohibited.
Private land is interspersed with public land and you must have written permission from the private land owner to hunt on their property. You must have this written permission on you while hunting private land. It would be a good idea to get a Forest map to make sure you are on Hoosier National Forest while hunting.
Wednesday, July 23, 2014
Fishing within the Hoosier National Forest
The Hoosier National Forest in beautiful southern Indiana offers some of the best fishing locations in the state. The warm climate of southern Indiana provides anglers with several more fishing days than the northern parts of the state. Numerous lakes, ponds, and streams within the Forest provide anglers with the opportunity to pursue largemouth bass, channel catfish, bluegill, redear sunfish, and other sport fish.
The state of Indiana manages and regulates the fish populations within the Hoosier National Forest. Fishing within the Hoosier National Forest requires a current state on Indiana fishing license, resident or non resident license's are available online and at many stores in Indiana.
Fishing waters range in size from 1 to 10,000 acres and are scattered throughout the Forest. They include former farm ponds and wildlife watering holes. Some have easy, drive-in access and others are accessed by walk-in trails. Forest maps can help you locate these ponds and lakes.
Here are some of the popular fishing holes.
Lake Monroe has 10,750 acres with several boat ramps. This lake has several miles of lake shore fishing. Gasoline motors are allowed on Lake Monroe.
Tipsaw Lake has 131 acres with a boat ramp. Only electric trolling motors are allowed. Tipsaw has camping sites, picnic areas, a beach for swimming, and hiking. This is an excellent area for a weekend of family fun.
Celina Lake has 164 acres and Indian Lake has 152 acres. These are two adjacent lakes with a variety of facilities, boat ramps, camping areas, picnic areas, and hiking trails. Celina and Indian lakes only allow electric trolling motors.
Saddle lake has 41 acres with fishing from a boat, Sadle Lake only allows electric trolling motors. You can fish along the bank as well.
Lost River and Little Blue River are within the Hoosier National Forest. There is Hoosier National Forest and Private land that these rivers run through, make sure not to trespass on private land. Forest maps can help you designate Forest from private. These rivers offer many miles of awesome fishing.
The state of Indiana manages and regulates the fish populations within the Hoosier National Forest. Fishing within the Hoosier National Forest requires a current state on Indiana fishing license, resident or non resident license's are available online and at many stores in Indiana.
Fishing waters range in size from 1 to 10,000 acres and are scattered throughout the Forest. They include former farm ponds and wildlife watering holes. Some have easy, drive-in access and others are accessed by walk-in trails. Forest maps can help you locate these ponds and lakes.
Here are some of the popular fishing holes.
Lake Monroe has 10,750 acres with several boat ramps. This lake has several miles of lake shore fishing. Gasoline motors are allowed on Lake Monroe.
Tipsaw Lake has 131 acres with a boat ramp. Only electric trolling motors are allowed. Tipsaw has camping sites, picnic areas, a beach for swimming, and hiking. This is an excellent area for a weekend of family fun.
Celina Lake has 164 acres and Indian Lake has 152 acres. These are two adjacent lakes with a variety of facilities, boat ramps, camping areas, picnic areas, and hiking trails. Celina and Indian lakes only allow electric trolling motors.
Saddle lake has 41 acres with fishing from a boat, Sadle Lake only allows electric trolling motors. You can fish along the bank as well.
Lost River and Little Blue River are within the Hoosier National Forest. There is Hoosier National Forest and Private land that these rivers run through, make sure not to trespass on private land. Forest maps can help you designate Forest from private. These rivers offer many miles of awesome fishing.
Saturday, July 19, 2014
Scenic driving through the Hoosier National Forest
There is some amazing scenery throughout the Hoosier National Forest. Make sure to bring your camera and binoculars and drive the roads through the Forest to see for yourself.
Fall and spring in southern Indiana are always beautiful. Fall color in southern Indiana normally begins in mid-late September and peaks the second or third week in October.
In Fall, the yellow and golds of tulip poplars, locust and redbuds add vibrant color to the Forest canopy and roadsides. There are also red from the blackgum trees and sumac, and burnt orange maples and sassafrass.
Fall flowers including yellow black-eye susans, purple iron weed and bright yellow goldenrods add color to fields and roadside ditches. Croplands also add their own beauty as fields come alive with fall harvests.
Geese heading south and walnuts falling, making autumn an interesting time to visit the Forest. The peak of fall color is normally the second week of October.
In Spring, Spring colors creeps gradually into the Forest, with the trees along openings and roadsides the first to don spring color. The purple pink of redbud and the creamy white of dogwood make spring many visitor's favorite time to drive Forest roads. The Forest floor is also bright with trilliums, anemones and a host of other spring wild flowers. Come visit the Forest during the Wildflower Foray in the spring.
Here are two routes for viewing the fall and spring colors through the Hoosier National Forest.
One route loops through the northern part of the Forest southeast of Bloomington. Highlights include Lake Monroe and breath-taking views of the hills around the lake and the sparkling lake itself with speedboats and sailboats.
Another route is to take highway 66 starting in Tell City and then head south along the New Ohio River Scenic Byway through Magnet. Visit the communities of Derby, Magnet, Fredonia, Artist point, Alton, and stop by Buzzard Roost overlook. The route is relatively remote, with spectacular panoramic vistas, and your chances of seeing wildlife are good.
There are numerous roads that branch off the roads you will be driving on that also go through the Forest with breath-taking views.
I personally love to drive all the roads through the Forest year round. All the seasons have their own beauty to them.
Fall and spring in southern Indiana are always beautiful. Fall color in southern Indiana normally begins in mid-late September and peaks the second or third week in October.
In Fall, the yellow and golds of tulip poplars, locust and redbuds add vibrant color to the Forest canopy and roadsides. There are also red from the blackgum trees and sumac, and burnt orange maples and sassafrass.
Fall flowers including yellow black-eye susans, purple iron weed and bright yellow goldenrods add color to fields and roadside ditches. Croplands also add their own beauty as fields come alive with fall harvests.
Geese heading south and walnuts falling, making autumn an interesting time to visit the Forest. The peak of fall color is normally the second week of October.
In Spring, Spring colors creeps gradually into the Forest, with the trees along openings and roadsides the first to don spring color. The purple pink of redbud and the creamy white of dogwood make spring many visitor's favorite time to drive Forest roads. The Forest floor is also bright with trilliums, anemones and a host of other spring wild flowers. Come visit the Forest during the Wildflower Foray in the spring.
Here are two routes for viewing the fall and spring colors through the Hoosier National Forest.
One route loops through the northern part of the Forest southeast of Bloomington. Highlights include Lake Monroe and breath-taking views of the hills around the lake and the sparkling lake itself with speedboats and sailboats.
Another route is to take highway 66 starting in Tell City and then head south along the New Ohio River Scenic Byway through Magnet. Visit the communities of Derby, Magnet, Fredonia, Artist point, Alton, and stop by Buzzard Roost overlook. The route is relatively remote, with spectacular panoramic vistas, and your chances of seeing wildlife are good.
There are numerous roads that branch off the roads you will be driving on that also go through the Forest with breath-taking views.
I personally love to drive all the roads through the Forest year round. All the seasons have their own beauty to them.
Monday, July 14, 2014
Recreation information within the Hoosier National Forest
The Hoosier National Forest is within a 2-hour drive of Cincinnati Ohio, Evansville Indiana, Indianapolis Indiana, and Louisville Kentucky. The Forest offers people a tranquil setting to explore, fish, hike, hunt, and reconnect with nature. There are over 260 miles of trails on the Forest for hiking, mountain biking, or horseback riding. ATV's are not allowed on the Forest trails. Trail systems may be open to more than one type of use, so please yield to other users.
Trail tags are required for mountain biking and horseback riding. Tags can be purchased at vendors around the area or at the Hoosier National Forest office in Bedford or Tell City. Private and public land is scattered within the Forest boundary. Visitors must take care to stay on the National Forest Lands and respect private property.
Nature study, camping, picnicking and scenic drives are all available at Hoosier National Forest. Campgrounds are located adjacent to large lakes and in conjunction with some of the trail systems. Five horse camps are available associated with equestrian trails.
Water recreation is available in several locations. Hardin Ridge Recreation Area is popular with boaters and anglers alike because of easy access to Lake Monroe. Other recreation areas are located on Celina Lake, Indian Lake, Saddle Lake, and Tipsaw Lake. Tipsaw Lake also has a sand beach area designated for swimming and there is playground equipment for children and several picnic areas as well as a shelter house for group activities. No gasoline motors are allowed on Celina, Indian, Saddle, and Tipsaw lakes, electric motors only. The Little Blue and Lost River offer opportunities for seasonal float trips through the Forest.
Pan fish, catfish, and bass fishing opportunities are available throughout the Forest. Man Point provides boat access to the Ohio River.
Trail tags are required for mountain biking and horseback riding. Tags can be purchased at vendors around the area or at the Hoosier National Forest office in Bedford or Tell City. Private and public land is scattered within the Forest boundary. Visitors must take care to stay on the National Forest Lands and respect private property.
Nature study, camping, picnicking and scenic drives are all available at Hoosier National Forest. Campgrounds are located adjacent to large lakes and in conjunction with some of the trail systems. Five horse camps are available associated with equestrian trails.
Water recreation is available in several locations. Hardin Ridge Recreation Area is popular with boaters and anglers alike because of easy access to Lake Monroe. Other recreation areas are located on Celina Lake, Indian Lake, Saddle Lake, and Tipsaw Lake. Tipsaw Lake also has a sand beach area designated for swimming and there is playground equipment for children and several picnic areas as well as a shelter house for group activities. No gasoline motors are allowed on Celina, Indian, Saddle, and Tipsaw lakes, electric motors only. The Little Blue and Lost River offer opportunities for seasonal float trips through the Forest.
Pan fish, catfish, and bass fishing opportunities are available throughout the Forest. Man Point provides boat access to the Ohio River.
Thursday, July 10, 2014
Dispersed Camping in Hoosier National Forest
There are dispersed sites throughout the Hoosier National Forest. Primitive or roadside camping is allowed on National Forest land away from developed campgrounds, and anywhere your camping equipment and or vehicle does not block developed trails or road rights-of-way. Roadside camping should be done at established sites if any are provided but must stay within 125 feet of the road. There are not maps for where these sites are located, but if you drive most Forest roads, you are likely to see them in the more popular areas of the Forest.
It is not necessary to check in with the Forest Service when you camp overnight, but for safety concerns I would make sure that someone is aware of where you plan to camp as well as the activities you plan to do.
Camping is NOT allowed within designated special areas, at day use trailheads including Grubb Ridge and Blackwell Pond, or the Hickory Ridge Fire Tower site. Camping is also not allowed within 300 feet of trailheads. The exceptions are Hemlock Cliffs and Buzzard Roost, and the horse camps where camping is allowed.
Parking is prohibited on Tower Ridge Road except at designated trailheads. Otherwise vehicles can be parked within one vehicle length or within a specified distance up to 30 feet of a designated road.
Make sure you bring enough water for the duration of your stay. Leave a clean campsite by packing out all your refuse. No garbage service is provided and leaving your trash is illegal and can result in steep penalties.
There is no charge for primitive camping, although a 14-day limitation is in effect. If you set up camp, personal property must not be left unattended overnight. In the Charles C. Deam Wilderness, group size is limited to 10 people. In other parts of the Forest, groups larger than 75 people require a permit.
Bringing in un-certified firewood is prohibited. You should check for current restrictions such as fire bans before heading out to camp and please practice Leave No Trace Principles.
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It is not necessary to check in with the Forest Service when you camp overnight, but for safety concerns I would make sure that someone is aware of where you plan to camp as well as the activities you plan to do.
Camping is NOT allowed within designated special areas, at day use trailheads including Grubb Ridge and Blackwell Pond, or the Hickory Ridge Fire Tower site. Camping is also not allowed within 300 feet of trailheads. The exceptions are Hemlock Cliffs and Buzzard Roost, and the horse camps where camping is allowed.
Parking is prohibited on Tower Ridge Road except at designated trailheads. Otherwise vehicles can be parked within one vehicle length or within a specified distance up to 30 feet of a designated road.
Make sure you bring enough water for the duration of your stay. Leave a clean campsite by packing out all your refuse. No garbage service is provided and leaving your trash is illegal and can result in steep penalties.
There is no charge for primitive camping, although a 14-day limitation is in effect. If you set up camp, personal property must not be left unattended overnight. In the Charles C. Deam Wilderness, group size is limited to 10 people. In other parts of the Forest, groups larger than 75 people require a permit.
Bringing in un-certified firewood is prohibited. You should check for current restrictions such as fire bans before heading out to camp and please practice Leave No Trace Principles.
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Sunday, July 6, 2014
General information about the Hoosier National Forest
The Hoosier National Forest, in the hills of south central Indiana, provides a wide mix of opportunities and resources for people to enjoy. Rolling hills, back country trails, and rural cross road communities make this small but beautiful Forest a favorite! Forest managers work with the public to develop a shared vision of how this 202,000 acre Forest should be managed. They strive to provide outstanding stewardship by restoring, maintaining, and interpreting our public's culture and natural resources. They offer high quality, resilient and rare ecosystems that provide diverse outdoor recreational experiences.
The Hoosier National Forest is part of the United States Forest Service under the Department of Agriculture. The US Forest Service manages 153 national forests and grasslands across America.The Forest Service mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the Nation's forest and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations.
The Hoosier National Forest is part of the United States Forest Service under the Department of Agriculture. The US Forest Service manages 153 national forests and grasslands across America.The Forest Service mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the Nation's forest and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations.
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