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Tipsaw Jackpine Loop

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Directions
  • fuel station3.0 mi

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About

Jackpine is one of three shady campground loops in the Tipsaw Lake Recreation Area and includes 23 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 non-electric sites are also provided, the rest have electricity. This loop opens Early April and remains open through Late October (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.

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

  • fuel station

    Citgo

    3.0 mi
  • grocery

    Nobles

    14 mi
  • trailhead

    Tipsaw Trailhead

    0.8 mi
  • attraction

    Mary

    8.7 mi
  • recreation site

    Tipsaw Beach

    0.2 mi

No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.

Forest road access near this stay: GOLDENROD in Hoosier National Forest. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.

Contact & access

  • IN
  • OPEN

Source and verification

Last verified: 10/5/2026

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