Catbrier Loop

Area Status: Open

Catbrier Loop Campground is one of three shady campground loops in the Tipsaw Lake Recreation Area. This loop has ten sites with electricity and water and is designed for larger RVs. The loop also has toilets, and a shelterhouse. The campground opens between April 1 and April 15 and remains open through October 31 (weather dependent). A maximum of 2 vehicles and 8 people are allowed per site. An additional $5/vehicle per day is charged for extra vehicles.

At a Glance

Current Conditions:	Effective Oct. 17, 2022, at noon central until April 13, 2023 - Campground CLOSED, no day-use fee charged, free access and day-use of the boat ramp, parking, and trails.
Reservations:	Reservations are made by calling 1-877-444-6777 (TTY is 1-877-833-6777) April 15 through September 30. There is a $10 reservation fee and a cancellation fee. Reservation information is available at: http://www.recreation.gov.
Fees:	Sites in the Catbrier loop with electricity and water are $30. (The price with an America the Beautiful senior and access passport is $20). One vehicle is included in site fees. Extra vehicles are $5/day each. 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 September 30. 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 - October
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 a centralized location
Restroom:	Vault toilets provided at a centralized location
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

Recreation Map

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Activities

RV Camping

Catbrier Loop Campground is one of three shady campground loops in the Tipsaw Lake Recreation Area. This loop has ten sites with electricity and water and is designed for larger RVs. The loop also has toilets, and a shelterhouse. The campground opens April 15 and remains open through October 31 (weather dependent). A maximum of 2 vehicles and 8 people are allowed per site. An additional $5/vehicle per day is charged for extra vehicles.

No. of Sites	10
Pavement Type for Parking	asphalt
Reservation Info	Reservations are not required but about half the sites may be reserved. The rest are available on a first come basis.
Hookup - Water	none
Vehicle Clearence	adequate for RVs
Hookup - Sewer	none
Size Restrictions	spur length varies from 44 feet to 102 feet
Dump Stations	Dumpstation is just across State Road 37 from the turn off into the Recreation Area.
Fire Information	Each site has a campfire grill established where camp fires must be built.
Hookups - Electric	All sites have electric
Corrals	spur length varies from 44 feet to 102 feet
No. of Accessible sites	5