Yellowwood State Forest

Until 1956 the land that makes up Yellowwood State Forest was owned by the federal government which, in the 1930s, established a CCC camp to restore abandoned, logged over, and eroded farmland. The young men of the CCC planted trees, created lakes, and built shelters. Today the forest protects the yellowwood tree, which is normally not located so far north, and provides a base for recreational activities such as camping, hunting, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, and good panning.

There are 80 campsites along the southeastern shore of Yellowwood Lake. All sites are first come- first serve with a fee box at the nearby camp office. Amenities include picnic tables, fire rings, vault toilets, and drinking water. There's a dump station in the Red Bud loop and a threaded water faucet near the playground.

Three of the sites in the White Oak loop have paved parking pads that extend around the picnic table and fire ring. Two are marked as accessible. All are slightly sloped.

Narrow roads, tight bends, and an abundance of trees make maneuvering an RV a bit difficult. People with larger RVs seem to prefer the Red Bud loop which is more open. Campground  39.18055, -86.33613