Muppane Nature Camp

Muppane forest range on the backwaters of Sharavathi has been identified and developed by the Forest Department for promotion of tourism. A nature camp is set up here by the Forest Department to attract students, youth and adventure lovers.

Muppane nature camp is situated 20 km from Kargal near Jog falls and 120 km from Shivamogga. The distance from Sagara is 53 km.

A 4 km diversion road inside the arch from the Sagar – Bhatkal road leads to Muppane camp.

Located deep in the thick woods, an overnight stay in the camp is a must to explore the beauty of the green forests.

An Interpretation hall maintained by the Forest Department is well suited for a get together, celebration, a seminar or as a study centre. There is a kitchen with utensils available at the camp and the food has to be cooked by the camp-mates themselves with groceries carried with them.

Tents will be pitched up by the forest staff on prior intimation. Or the camp-mates themselves can do it if they are well acquainted with tent pitching.

The striking picnic feature of Muppane nature camp is the boating facility in the Sharavathi backwaters. The backwaters spread across a vast area is just a stone’s throw distance from the camp.

Advance booking at the ACF office (Wildlife) or at the Range Forest Office, both at Kargal, is a must to visit Muppane nature camp. At present, no charges are being levied by the Forest Department.

The Forest Department usually provides accommodation to students groups, environment based NGOs and groups of individuals. Two or three persons camping at Muppane is not advisable and even not entertained at Muppane. It is advisable to visit the place in groups to enjoy to the fullest extent.

Trekking from dawn and dusk is refreshing to have a glimpse of the flora and fauna of the forest. Wild animals which exist in the vicinity of Muppane nature camp can be observed during the trekking.

Make-shift tents are installed here for night stay at the camp. Around ten tents can be pitched at the camp. Lanterns are provided during the night hours.

The standstill waters of the Sharavathi backwaters is a visual treat to the eyes. The soil in the banks of the backwaters with roots of the washed away trees narrates the tale of the lost beauty of Muppane forest earlier to the construction of the reservoir.