Campground List
CAMPGROUND NAME: Blue Gill
VISIT DATE: 09/23/1996
UPDATE DATE: 1/24/2024
STATE: Indiana
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Brownstown
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Bloomington
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Bloomington, IN, take State Rt. 446 south approximately 14
miles to Forest Service sign (Hardin Ridge) - Chapel Hill Rd.
Turn right onto Chapel Hill Rd. and go 1.7 miles to Hardin Ridge
Recreation Area sign. Turn right and proceed to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 640 ft.
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. Sites are spacious and
secluded with some having wooden platforms. There are some walk-
in sites.
Gas and groceries are available at intersection of State Rt. 446
and Chapel Hill Rd. and 0.5 miles south of recreation area
entrance. Propane also available at the latter location.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open March 29 through October 30
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $21 per day - single, no electric hookups
$28 per day - single, electric hookups
$31 per day - RV single, electric hookups
$44 per day - double, electric hookups
NOTE: No discount on surcharge.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 18
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 30
Total Sites: 48
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 48
No. Grilles on Sites: 48
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 30
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: No
Largest Parking Apron Size: 18' X 57'
Comments:
Parking aprons are gravel and asphalt.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: Yes
Playground: Yes
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 8
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Monroe Lake is 11,000 acres. Beach is large and sandy.
HIKING
Twin Oaks Interpretive Trail (foot) - 1.5 miles
(located at the Twin Oaks Visitor Center)
Hardin Ridge Trail (foot & mtn. bike) - 2 miles
FISHING
Walleye, bass, catfish, Crappie and Bluegill at Monroe Lake.
There is also a small fishing pond within the campground that
contains Carp, Bluegill and catfish.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Eads
VISIT DATE: 09/23/1996
UPDATE DATE: 1/24/2024
STATE: Indiana
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Brownstown
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Bloomington
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Bloomington, IN, take State Rt. 446 south 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.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 680 ft.
The campground, one of six in the Hardin Ridge Recreation Area,
is composed of a long spur winding along a ridge and is situated
in a mature hardwood forest near Monroe Lake. Sites are secluded
and well spaced. There are walk-in tent sites.
Gas and groceries are available at intersection of State Rt. 446
and Chapel Hill Rd. and 0.5 miles south of recreation area
entrance.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open March 29 through October 30.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $21 per day - single, no electric hookups
$28 per day - single, electric hookups
$31 per day - RV single, electric hookups
$44 per day - double, electric hookups
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 5
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 17
Total Sites: 22
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 22
No. Grilles on Sites: 22
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: No
Largest Parking Apron Size: 17' X 53'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel. Some sites have a drop between
roadway and parking apron which could damage RVs and have been
classified as "tent" only.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: Yes
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 2
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Monroe Lake is 11,000 acres. Beach is large and sandy.
HIKING
Twin Oaks Interpretive Trail (foot) - 1.5 miles
(located at the Twin Oaks Visitor Center)
Hardin Ridge Trail (foot & mtn. bike) - 2 miles
FISHING
Walleye, bass, catfish, Crappie and Bluegill
CAMPGROUND NAME: German Ridge
VISIT DATE: 09/25/1996
UPDATE DATE: 2/16/2022
STATE: Indiana
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Tell City
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Cannelton
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Cannelton, IN, take State Rt. 66 east 9.8 miles to German
Ridge (road). Turn left onto German Ridge and go 0.8 miles to
Recreation Area - German Ridge sign. Turn left and proceed to
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 600 ft.
The beach and picnic area were built by the Civilian Conservation
Corps (CCC) between 1938 and 1940. The campground, a single
loop, was constructed in the 1960s and is situated in a pine tree
plantation with mixed hardwoods. There are hitching rails for
horses but no corrals. Water is available for horses from a
non-potable spigot.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $8 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 1
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 19
Total Sites: 20
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 20
No. Grilles on Sites: 20
Equestrian Camping: Yes
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Largest Parking Apron Size: 16.5' X 68'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel and dirt. An RV waste station is
across from Tipsaw Lake Recreation Area on State Rt. 37.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): No
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
German Ridge Lake is 3 to 5 acres. Beach is sandy; change rooms
in CCC-built structure.
HIKING
German Ridge Trail (foot, mountain bike, and horse) - 25 miles
FISHING
Bluegill, Largemouth bass and catfish
CAMPGROUND NAME: Holland
VISIT DATE: 09/23/1996
UPDATE DATE: 1/24/2024
STATE: Indiana
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Brownstown
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Bloomington
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Bloomington, IN, take State Rt. 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.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 680 ft.
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.
Gas and groceries are available at intersection of State Rt. 446
and Chapel Hill Rd. and 1/2 mile south of recreation area
entrance.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open March 29 through October 30.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
$21 per day - single, no electric hookups
$28 per day - single, electric hookups
$31 per day - RV single, electric hookups
$44 per day - double, electric hookups
NOTE: No discount on electric surcharge.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 12
Total Sites: 12
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 12
No. Grilles on Sites: 12
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 1
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 11
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: No
Largest Parking Apron Size: 13.5' X 67'
Comments:
Parking aprons are gravel. Electric/water site is designated as
wheelchair friendly.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: Yes
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 3
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Monroe Lake is 11,000 acres. Beach is large and sandy.
HIKING
Twin Oaks Interpretive Trail (foot) - 1.5 miles
(located at the Twin Oaks Visitor Center)
Hardin Ridge Trail (foot & mtn. bike) - 2 miles
FISHING
Walleye, bass, catfish, Crappie and Bluegill
CAMPGROUND NAME: Indian-Celina Lakes
VISIT DATE: 09/25/1996
UPDATE DATE: 1/24/2024
STATE: Indiana
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Tell City
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: St. Croix
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In St. Croix, IN, at the intersection of State Route 37 and
Interstate 64, take State Rt. 37 south 1.9 miles to Recreation
Area - Indian - Celina Lake sign. Turn right into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 800 ft.
The only campground in the Indian-Celina Recreation Area is
composed of two loops - North Face and South Slope. All sites on
the South Slope have electric hookups, while the North Face is
mostly non-electric. Both loops are similar with a modern
bathhouse that have hot showers and flush toilets, vault toilets,
and heavily wooded campsites comprised of mixed hardwoods and pine.
Both Celina and Indian Lakes are in the recreation area but more
than a mile drive from the campground. South Slope Loop with longer
parking aprons and a more manicured appearance is more RV-friendly
than North Face Loop. The more tent-friendly North Face Loop is
hillier, has denser vegetation, and campsites 11, 12, and 13 are
walk-in.
An interesting feature of the Indian-Celina Lakes Recreation Area is
the Jacob Rickenbaugh House. This two-story structure was built out of
sandstone blocks cut from a nearby outcrop. Although the Rickenbaugh
family had resided in the area since 1822, this massive house wasn't
built until 1874. The Rickenbaugh House served as the Celina Poat
Office from 1880 until 1951.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Services provide March 29 through October 30
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
$21 per day - single, no electric hookups
$28 per day - single, electric hookups
$41 per day - double, no electric hookups
$44 per day - double, electric hookups
NOTE: No discount on surcharge.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 8
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 55
Total Sites: 63
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 63
No. Grilles on Sites: 63
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 1
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 32
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Potable Water at Waste Station: No
Largest Parking Apron Size: 10.5' X 51'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved and shorter in the North Face Loop. An
RV waste station is located at Tipsaw Recreation Area (National Forest)
3 miles south on State Rt. 37. A campsite with full-hook-ups is
available only if not occupied by a host
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: Yes
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 12
No. Threaded: 2
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Celina Lake is 164 acres; Indian Lake is 152 acres. Electric
motors only on both lakes. There is a boat ramp for each lake.
HIKING
Celina Interpretive Trail - 1 mile
Two Lakes Loop Trail - 16 miles
FISHING
Redear, Channel catfish, Largemouth bass, Bluegill and Crappie
CAMPGROUND NAME: Pine
VISIT DATE: 09/23/1996
UPDATE DATE: 1/24/2024
STATE: Indiana
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Brownstown
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Bloomington
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Bloomington, IN, take State Rt. 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.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 640 ft.
The 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 sites.
Gas and groceries are available at intersection of State Rt. 446
and Chapel Hill Rd. and 0.5 miles south of recreation area
entrance.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open March 29 through October 30.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $21 per day - single, no electric hookups
$28 per day - single, electric hookups
$31 per day - RV single, electric hookups
$44 per day - double, electric hookups
NOTE: No discount on electric surcharge.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 10
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 28
Total Sites: 38
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 38
No. Grilles on Sites: 38
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 1
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 23
No. RV Pull Throughs: 2
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: No
Largest Parking Apron Size: 13.5' X 54'
Comments:
Parking aprons on back loop are gravel with some erosion; gravel
and asphalt aprons on front loop. One site is designated as
wheelchair friendly and has water and electric hookups.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: Yes
Playground: Yes
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 7
No. Threaded: 2
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Monroe Lake is 11,000 acres. Beach is large and sandy.
HIKING
Twin Oaks Interpretive Trail (foot) - 1.5 miles
(located at the Twin Oaks Visitor Center)
Hardin Ridge Trail (foot & mtn. bike) - 2 miles
FISHING
Walleye, bass, catfish, Crappie and Bluegill
CAMPGROUND NAME: Saddle Lake
VISIT DATE: 09/25/1996
UPDATE DATE: 1/24/2024
STATE: Indiana
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Tell City
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: St. Croix
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In St. Croix, IN, at the intersection of I-64 and State Rt. 37, take
Exit 79 south to Rt. 37. At the end of the ramp, turn south onto Rt.
37 and go 11.5 miles to Old State Road 37 and Saddle Lake Recreation
Area sign. Turn right onto Old State Road 37 and go 1.8 miles to
another Saddle Lake sign. Turn right onto a gravel roadway and go
0.9 miles to campground entrance on right.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 700 ft.
This rustic pack it in/pack it out campground stretches down a
hillside about .3 mile from Saddle Lake in a heavily wooded area.
Each campsite has a lantern pole. Campsites 11 and 12 are walk-in.
This campground is quiet. and tranquil with a pleasant mixture of
hardwoods and a few towering pines. This overstory provides ample
shade and good privacy between campsites.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $5 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 2
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 11
Total Sites: 13
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 13
No. Grilles on Sites: 13
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Largest Parking Apron Size: 14.5' X 43'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt and gravel. An RV waste station
is located across from Tipsaw Recreation Area, 6.6 miles north
on State Rt. 37.
NOTE: The access roads are narrow, single-lane with no
turn-outs.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Saddle Lake is 41 acres. Power boats are limited to elecric motors.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Redear, Channel catfish, Largemouth bass, Bluegill and Crappie
CAMPGROUND NAME: Southern Point
VISIT DATE: 09/23/1996
UPDATE DATE: 1/24/2024
STATE: Indiana
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Brownstown
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Bloomington
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Bloomington, IN, take State Rt. 446 south 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. Turn right and
proceed to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 640 ft.
The campground, one of six campgrounds in the Hardin Ridge
Recreation Area, is situated in a mature hardwood forest near
Monroe Lake. Some sites have wooden platforms and are terraced.
There are some very nice walk-in tent sites.
Gas and groceries are available at intersection of State Rt. 446
and Chapel Hill Rd. 0.5 miles south of recreation area entrance.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: Yes
Seasonal Comment:
Services provided March 29 through October 30
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $21 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 25
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 33
Total Sites: 58
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 58
No. Grilles on Sites: 58
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: No
Largest Parking Apron Size: 15' X 51'
Comments:
Parking aprons are gravel and asphalt.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: Yes
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 7
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Monroe Lake is 11,000 acres. Beach is large and sandy.
HIKING
Twin Oaks Interpretive Trail (foot) - 1.5 miles
(located at the Twin Oaks Visitor Center)
Hardin Ridge Trail (foot & mtn. bike) - 2 miles
FISHING
Walleye, bass, catfish, Crappie and Bluegill
CAMPGROUND NAME: Tipsaw Lake
VISIT DATE: 09/25/1996
UPDATE DATE: 1/24/2024
STATE: Indiana
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Tell City
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: St. Croix
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In St. Croix, IN, at the intersection of State Route 37 and
Interstate 64, take State Rt. 37 south 5 miles to Recreation
Area - Tipsaw Lake sign. Turn right at sign and go 2.1 miles
to recreation area entrance and proceed to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 600 ft.
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 loop were each site has
electric and water hookups. Jackpine has a mix of electric
hookups and water and electric hookups and Dogwood is mostly
non-electric. Goldenrod and Primrose are group loops and not
included in this survey. The swimming area deserves special
mention because of its unique design. The beach is very large
and sandy with foot washes. The wheelchair friendly access
permits a person to safely sit on cement-like benches (surrounded
by a stone wall with rails) at the water's edge. There are also
changing rooms. The locals refer to this beach as the "Tipsaw
Hilton."
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open March 29 through October 30.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
$21 per day - single, no electric hookups
$28 per day - single, electric hookups
$41 per day - double, no electric hookups
$44 per day - double, electric hookups
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 7
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 36
Total Sites: 43
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 43
No. Grilles on Sites: 43
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 11
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 15
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Average Parking Apron Size: 10' X 47'
Comments:
Parking aprons are paved with some being moderately pitched.
FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: Yes
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 10
No. Threaded: 3
Comments:
Wheelchair friendly showers are available.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Tipsaw Lake is 131 acres. Canoes and paddle boats available for
rent. Outstanding swimming beach.
HIKING
Tipsaw Trail (foot & mtn. bike) - 7 miles
FISHING
Redear, Channel catfish, Largemouth bass, Bluegill and Crappie
CAMPGROUND NAME: White Oak
VISIT DATE: 09/23/1996
UPDATE DATE: 1/24/2024
STATE: Indiana
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Brownstown
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Bloomington
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Bloomington, IN, take State Rt. 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.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 640 ft.
The 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.
Gas and groceries are available at intersection of State Rt. 446
and Chapel Hill Rd. 0.5 miles south of recreation area entrance.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open March 29 through October 30.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $21 per day - single, no electric hookups
$28 per day - single, electric hookups
$31 per day - RV single, electric hookups
$44 per day - double, electric hookups
NOTE: No discount on electric surcharge.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 16
Total Sites: 16
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 16
No. Grilles on Sites: 16
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 3
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 13
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: No
Largest Parking Apron Size: 16.5' X 60'
Comments:
Parking aprons are gravel. There are three sites designated as
wheelchair friendly that have water and electric hookups.
FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: Yes
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 7
No. Threaded: 4
Comments:
The showers are wheelchair friendly.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Monroe Lake is 11,000 acres. Beach is large and sandy.
HIKING
Twin Oaks Interpretive Trail (foot) - 1.5 miles
(located at the Twin Oaks Visitor Center)
Hardin Ridge Trail (foot & mtn. bike) - 2 miles
FISHING
Walleye, bass, catfish, Crappie and Bluegill
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