Primrose Loop
Primrose Loop is one of two group camps offered at Tipsaw Lake Recreation Area. It has a capacity of up to 65 people in six 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. There is still a $5/vehicle per day charged for these sites after the first vehicle.
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Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | Primrose Loop Group Camp rents for $40/night. 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.) |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Season | April 1 to October 15 |
| Forest | Hoosier National Forest |
| Booking | Reservations are made by calling 1-877-444-6777 (TTY is 1-877-833-6777) begining May 15 until October 15. There is a $10 reservation fee and a cancellation fee. |
| Fees | Primrose Loop Group Camp rents for $40/night. 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.) |
| Rules | A complete list of US Forest Service rules and regulations are posted on bulletin boards in the campground. Only USDA certified firewood may be brought into the campground. |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 38.1339° N, 86.6348° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedBlue Bend Rx
13 mi from the campground · 57 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 18.5 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Sierra ↗ | 34.7 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 39 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Worth a stop
- 8.9 miMano Point Fishing Area ↗Fishing site
Trails nearby
- 0.2 miTipsaw Trail 40.2 mi trail · hiking, bike
- 0.2 miTipsaw Trail 60.05 mi trail · hiking, bike
- 0.3 miTipsaw Trail 30.1 mi trail · hiking, bike
- 0.4 miTipsaw Trail 20.1 mi trail · hiking, bike
- 0.5 miTipsaw Trail 1 ↗5.7 mi trail · hiking, bike
- 3.7 miTwo Lakes Trail 2 ↗1.9 mi trail · hiking · national_recreation_or_other
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
Hoosier National Forest begins about 9.5 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 9.5 miHoosier National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 646,949 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Primrose Loop?
Sites at Primrose Loop are reservable on Recreation.gov. Reservations are made by calling 1-877-444-6777 (TTY is 1-877-833-6777) begining May 15 until October 15. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Primrose Loop?
Primrose Loop Group Camp rents for $40/night. 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.)
Source: Forest Service
Is Primrose Loop open right now?
Open as of Oct 26, 2026. Season April 1 to October 15.
Source: Forest Service status
Can I bring an RV to Primrose Loop?
Primrose Loop is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Primrose Loop is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Tipsaw Lake (0.1 mi), Goldenrod Loop (0.2 mi), and Catbrier Loop (0.2 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby