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$20 - $45/night
Booking
Reservable
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14 campsites
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Price
$20 - $45/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
14 campsites
Season
The campground opens...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
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38.1335, -86.6432
Fall color chasers and families with electric boats get the most from this spot. The dense oak-hickory-maple canopy keeps even summer afternoons manageable, and only two sites have electric hookups, so tent campers aren't fighting RV generators for space.
No potable water at the site itself is a real planning gap, and with only 14 sites and reservation required, the loop fills fast. Anyone hoping to walk up on a July weekend will be out of luck.
Reference information about Dogwood Loop sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>Dogwood Loop Campground is one of three shady campground loops in the Tipsaw Lake Recreation Area and includes 14 individual sites. The loop has centralized water, flush toilets, hot showers, and a recharge table for electric boat motors. A selection of single or extra-large sites are available. Two walk-in sites are also provided. Only two of the sites have electricity, the rest do not. The campground opens April 15 and remains open through October 31 (weather dependent). A maximum of 2 vehicles and 8 people are allowed in single sites, and 16 people and 4 vehicles are allowed in double sites. An additional $5/vehicle per day is charged for extra vehicles.</p>
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Summer brings the warmest conditions, with daytime highs between 75 and 90°F and nighttime lows around 60 to 70°F. The forest canopy provides natural cooling. July weekends see higher traffic, though the 14-site loop remains quieter than larger lakeside campgrounds. Spring brings dogwood blooms in white and pink. Fall colors appear in the hardwood canopy, with yellows and oranges peaking in October. The shaded sites stay comfortable into warmer months.
Hardwood canopy implies strong fall color; campground open through Oct 15 (leaf season).
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The Dogwood Loop Campground offers centralized water, flush toilets, hot showers, and a recharge table for electric boat motors. "A selection of single or extra-large sites are available," and there are also "two walk-in sites." Only two of the 14 sites offer electrical hookups. Additionally, the campground is open seasonally from April 15 to October 31 (weather permitting). Users can bring up to two vehicles per single site or four vehicles per double site, with an additional $5/day charge for extra vehicles beyond these limits.
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