The Satpura Tiger Reserve is located in the Narmadapuram district of Madhya Pradesh, near Hoshangabad. It was established in 1981 and became a Tiger Reserve in 2000. The reserve covers an area of 524 square kilometers and is part of the larger Satpura Biosphere Reserve, which includes the adjoining Bori and Pachmarhi wildlife sanctuaries.

The terrain of the reserve is rugged, featuring sandstone peaks, narrow gorges, ravines, and dense forests. The elevation ranges from 300 to 1,352 meters, with the highest peak being Dhoopgarh at 1,350 meters. The reserve is home to a rich biodiversity, including species such as leopards, sambar, chital, Indian muntjac, nilgai, four-horned antelope, chinkara, wild boar, bear, black buck, porcupine, flying squirrel, mouse deer, and Indian giant squirrel.