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Goldenrod Loop
Goldenrod Loop is one of two group camps offered at Tipsaw Lake Recreation Area. It has a capacity of up to 65 people in five campsites. Group camps contain water and vault toilets. Showers are available in the main campground. Group camps are open by 4/15 through 10/31. Special arrangements may be made for groups to camp later in the fall. Reservations may be made through the reservation system. There is still a $5/vehicle per day charged for these sites after the first vehicle.
At a Glance
| Operational Hours: | Open 24 hours/day, Quiet hours are 10 pm to 6 am |
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| Reservations: | Reservations are made by calling 1-877-444-6777 (TTY is 1-877-833-6777) April 15 through early October. There is a $10 reservation fee and a cancellation fee. Reservation information is available at: http://www.recreation.gov. |
| Fees: | Goldenrod Loop Group Camp has one 30-amp electrical hookup available and rents for $45. There is still a $5/vehicle per day charged for these sites after the first vehicle. Reservations for campground sites can be made by calling toll free the National Reservation System at 1-877-444-6777 (TTY is 1-877-833-6777.) Reservations are only made April 15 through early October. The fee for making the reservation is $10. There is a minimum cancellation fee of $10.00. Reservation information is available at: http://www.recreation.gov. If not previously reserved, occupancy is on a first come basis. |
| Permit Info: | None needed. |
| Open Season: | April 1 - October 15 |
| Usage: | Light |
| Restrictions: | A complete list of US Forest Service rules and regulations are posted on bulletin boards in the campground. No hardwood firewood may be brought in to the campgrounds unless it has been certified by the USDA or IDNR. |
| Closest Towns: | Tell City, IN |
| Water: | Drinking water provided at every campsite. |
| Restroom: | Vault toilets provided. |
| Operated By: | Cradle of Forestry Concessionaires; phone 812-843-4890 (during recreation season only). |
General Information
Directions:Located 6 miles south of Interstate 64 off State Highway 37. Turn at the large entrance sign. The recreation area is actually a couple miles down this road. Continue down the road to the gatehouse and the recreation complex. The campgrounds are to the north past the gatehouse. GPS Coordinates: Lat - 38 degrees 11' 56.664"N, Long - 86 degrees 35' 53.951"W
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Group Camping
Goldenrod Loop is one of two group camps offered at Tipsaw Lake Recreation Area. It has a capacity of up to 65 people in five campsites. Group camps contain water and vault toilets. Showers are available in the main campground. Group camps are open by 4/15 through 10/31. Special arrangements may be made for groups to camp later in the fall. Reservations may be made through the reservation system. There is still a $5/vehicle per day charged for these sites after the first vehicle.
| No. of Sites | 5 sites |
| Reservation Info | Reservations are not required but the sites may be reserved. If the campsites are not reserved they are available on a first come basis. |
| Group Shelter | none |
| Group Cooking Facilities | none |
| Fire Information | grills or fire rings are available. |
| Hookups - Electric | one 30-amp hookup |
| Sleeping Shelter | none |
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