## Overview

The Saddle Lake Recreation Area was one of four that was associated with flood
control lakes built along the Middle Fork of the Anderson River. Saddle Lake
has a primitive campground, a boat ramp, and a hiking trail. This scenic,
somewhat remote lake is an excellent place to get away from crowds and you
will often have the place to yourself!

## Recreation

A 13 site campground, 2.4 mile hiking trail around Saddle Lake, and a boat
ramp are available within this Recreation Area.

## Facilities

A single vault toilet, garbage can, and a near-by boat ramp area available.

## Natural Features

Views of Saddle Lake, hardwoods and conifers, and nature viewing.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>The Saddle Lake Recreation Area was one of four that was associated with flood control lakes built along the Middle Fork of the Anderson River. Saddle Lake has a primitive campground, a boat ramp, and a hiking trail. This scenic, somewhat remote lake is an excellent place to get away from crowds and you will often have the place to yourself!</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>A 13 site campground, 2.4 mile hiking trail around Saddle Lake, and a boat ramp are available within this Recreation Area.  </p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>A single vault toilet, garbage can, and a near-by boat ramp area available.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Views of Saddle Lake, hardwoods and conifers, and nature viewing. </p>

All sites are First Come, First Served. Cash or check is the only accepted
payment for a site. The self-service pay station located within the
campground.

A photo of the vault toilet at Saddle Lake Campground

A photo of Saddle Lake Campground

Saddle Lake Campground

## Overview

The Tipsaw Lake Recreation Area is located on the shores of its namesake lake
in south-central Indiana's Hoosier National Forest. It offers camping, picnic
areas, boating, swimming, hiking, biking and educational programs. Visitors
enjoy the scenic views of the forest and all it has to offer.

## Recreation

Boating, fishing and swimming in the lake are popular activities. Electric
motors are allowed, and fishing for pan fish is considered excellent. The boat
ramp and parking area is open year-round.  
  
A beautiful swimming beach with playground equipment and a modern bathhouse is
also available. The beach offers a combination of sand and sun or a shady,
grass-covered hillside.  
  
A 5.9-mile trail for hiking and mountain biking runs from the day-use area
around the lake. The trail includes scenic overlooks of the lake and valley
and traverses a variety of forest types. A trail permit is available for
purchase and is required for mountain bikers age 17 and older.

## Facilities

The area offers dozens of individual, double and group campsites, available
for tent and RV camping. Group sites can accommodate up to 65 people.  
  
Each site is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible
flush toilets, showers and drinking water are provided. A beach area is fully
accessible and is equipped with washing stations and changing rooms. Electric
and water hookups are available at some sites and parking surfaces are paved.  
  
A day-use area is also available and provides access to the beach and picnic
areas and shelters, as well as the boat ramp. Horseshoe pits and and open
areas for games are nearby.

## Natural Features

The campground is adjacent to 131-acre Tipsaw Lake, in a hardwood and pine
forest. Situated at an elevation of 380 feet, the campground is composed of
five loops that offer dozens of campsites. Some sites are shaded and the roads
are paved.

## Nearby Attractions

Special Places on the Hoosier National Forest

Brooks Cabin

Buffalo Trace

Carnes Mill Site

Clover Lick Barrens

Hickory Ridge Lookout Tower

Initial Point

Lick Creek African American Settlement

The Jacob Rickenbaugh Homestead

Wesley Chapel Gulf

<h2>Overview</h2>
The Tipsaw Lake Recreation Area is located on the shores of its namesake lake in south-central Indiana's Hoosier National Forest. It offers camping, picnic areas, boating, swimming, hiking, biking and educational programs. Visitors enjoy the scenic views of the forest and all it has to offer.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Boating, fishing and swimming in the lake are popular activities. Electric motors are allowed, and fishing for pan fish is considered excellent. The boat ramp and parking area is open year-round.
<br/> <br/>
A beautiful swimming beach with playground equipment and a modern bathhouse is also available. The beach offers a combination of sand and sun or a shady, grass-covered hillside.
<br/> <br/>
A 5.9-mile trail for hiking and mountain biking runs from the day-use area around the lake. The trail includes scenic overlooks of the lake and valley and traverses a variety of forest types. A trail permit is available for purchase and is required for mountain bikers age 17 and older.<h2>Facilities</h2>
The area offers dozens of individual, double and group campsites, available for tent and RV camping. Group sites can accommodate up to 65 people. 
<br/> <br/>
Each site is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible flush toilets, showers and drinking water are provided. A beach area is fully accessible and is equipped with washing stations and changing rooms. Electric and water hookups are available at some sites and parking surfaces are paved.
<br/> <br/>
A day-use area is also available and provides access to the beach and picnic areas and shelters, as well as the boat ramp. Horseshoe pits and and open areas for games are nearby.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The campground is adjacent to 131-acre Tipsaw Lake, in a hardwood and pine forest. Situated at an elevation of 380 feet, the campground is composed of five loops that offer dozens of campsites. Some sites are shaded and the roads are paved.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/wohgcz7vxwcg1ncuw52e6/Special-Places-on-the-Hoosier-NF-stelprdb5211657.pdf?rlkey=086bxvccc64i056wipd5uki99&dl=0" rel="nofollow">Special Places on the Hoosier National Forest </a> </p>
<p><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/gf99lmyq50hz0sqrlvvvq/Brooks-Cabin-stelprdb5287067.pdf?rlkey=tlyj0bv5seyn9oxgxfm2zaiil&dl=0" rel="nofollow">Brooks Cabin </a> </p>
<p><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/4c1fhh0ptzt4vx1k7dajc/Buffalo-Trace-stelprdb5292152.pdf?rlkey=voobirxit0mpn3cpx8lk5t65x&dl=0" rel="nofollow">Buffalo Trace </a> </p>
<p><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/2zxhldsfqm5rc4kgl7qdd/Carnes-Mill-Site.pdf?rlkey=1f7pflrvxewzwwkdhznk176zl&dl=0" rel="nofollow">Carnes Mill Site</a> </p>
<p><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/xrn2xdcyz8r9wr3snzju4/Clover-Lick-Barrens-stelprdb5287076.pdf?rlkey=mr5mabo1asdqivvlye5fqiv11&dl=0" rel="nofollow">Clover Lick Barrens </a> </p>
<p><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/lopp2uve13zomybeak7qp/Hickory-Ridge-Lookout-Tower-stelprdb5246537.pdf?rlkey=p8l0d9jeg2xo3ky4vhciby9ju&dl=0" rel="nofollow">Hickory Ridge Lookout Tower</a> </p>
<p><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/o2jmg66oyeqmjqjfmjxsu/Initial-Point-stelprdb5292159.pdf?rlkey=3t1ds7tn0gzoo0iqrolwtecmf&dl=0" rel="nofollow">Initial Point </a> </p>
<p><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/04zzmwo1t414i1jffisxz/Lick-Creek-African-American-Settlement-stelprdb5303625.pdf?rlkey=9bc0zz8on63kdv0wagzj9yqkk&dl=0" rel="nofollow">Lick Creek African American Settlement </a> </p>
<p><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/8nyb20lo8xldtoa3bdw3x/The-Jacob-Rickenbaugh-Homestead-stelprdb5308118.pdf?rlkey=mvp5mnw6szxconflo9ww12a7r&dl=0" rel="nofollow">The Jacob Rickenbaugh Homestead </a> </p>
<p><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/t6c2720el15gdyk43yynz/Wesley-Chapel-Gulf-fsbdev3_017360.pdf?rlkey=443uakcfswsr07dooo3pikvhy&dl=0" rel="nofollow">Wesley Chapel Gulf </a> </p>

Each campsite fee includes a camping unit (tent,camper) & one vehicle (single
sites) and two vehicles (double sites). There is a $8.00 charge per day for
the second vehicle, and $8.00 charge per day for any additional vehicle (must
be paid at time of check-in). Maximum two vehicles per single site, and four
vehicles per double site.

There is a surcharge for the site with electric and water.

Annual Boat/Day Use Pass: $50.00 each (sticker must be applied to the
windshield of the registered vehicle) $30.00 each additional in the same
household. May be used at Hardin Ridge, Indian-Celina and Tipsaw Recreation
Areas.

Tipsaw Lake Beach

Tipsaw Lake

TIPSAW LAKE Beachfront

TIPSAW LAKE Beach

TIPSAW LAKE Beachfront 2

Jackpine 1

TIPSAW LAKE Sandy Beach

TIPSAW LAKE

site post

TIPSAW LAKE Playground

## Overview

The German Ridge Recreation Area includes a 20 site campground, a 24-mile
multiple use trail, a short hiking trail around a scenic lake and cliff area,
a seasonal day use area for swimming and picnicking, and several historic
buildings. It was established during the Civilian Conservation Corps days and
has long been a popular get-away for people in southern Indiana.

## Recreation

This area includes 20 campsites, over 25 miles of multiple-use trails, and a
swimming beach (Open Memorial Weekend through Labor Day Weekend) with shelter.

## Facilities

Area includes a primitive campground with accessible vault toilets, tables,
grills and hitching racks. Water may be available for livestock (not potable
for humans), but bringing water is recommended. A day use picnic area with
beach and shelter is available free of charge from Memorial Day Weekend to
Labor Day Weekend.

## Natural Features

Sandstone rock outcroppings, rolling hills, and wildlife can be found here in
a hardwood forest setting.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>The German Ridge Recreation Area includes a 20 site campground, a 24-mile multiple use trail, a short hiking trail around a scenic lake and cliff area, a seasonal day use area for swimming and picnicking, and several historic buildings. It was established during the Civilian Conservation Corps days and has long been a popular get-away for people in southern Indiana.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>This area includes 20 campsites, over 25 miles of multiple-use trails, and a swimming beach (Open Memorial Weekend through Labor Day Weekend) with shelter.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Area includes a primitive campground with accessible vault toilets, tables, grills and hitching racks. Water may be available for livestock (not potable for humans), but bringing water is recommended. A day use picnic area with beach and shelter is available free of charge from Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day Weekend.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Sandstone rock outcroppings, rolling hills, and wildlife can be found here in a hardwood forest setting. </p>

This campground First Come First Served and $8 per night. Payment can be made
at the self-service pay station located at the campground entrance.

Two vault toilets are located on campground.

Fee tube and entry kiosks for the campground.

A photo of facility German Ridge Campground  with No Amenities Shown

Two vault toilets are located in the campground.

One trailhead for the German Ridge Trail located in the campground

Three communal non-potable water hydrants are available at campground.

German Ridge Campground

Bird's eye view of the campground

## Overview

The Indian-Celina Lake Recreation Area is a tranquil getaway in the midst of
the Hoosier National Forest. Both the Celina and Indian Lakes are within the
area, offering camping, boating, fishing and hiking, as well as tours of a
historic site.

## Recreation

Indian and Celina lakes are two of four fishing lakes along Highway 37. The
lakes offer many miles of shoreline and coves for fishing for pan fish. Boat
ramps are open year-round, and an accessible fishing pier is available on
Celina Lake. Anglers can expect a variety of catfish, largemouth bass,
bluegill and crappie. The sandstone block, historic Rickenbaugh House was
built in 1874 and is open to visitors periodically throughout the year. The
home and adjacent historic cemetery are popular among visitors. A variety of
hiking trails exist within the area, including the relatively easy, 1 mile
Rickenbaugh Interpretive Trail, which is located behind the historic
Rickenbaugh House. The Two Lakes Loop National Recreation Trail encircles both
Indian and Celina lakes and winds through many acres of natural and peaceful
forests. The trail is 16 miles, but can encompass multiple, shorter day hikes.

## Facilities

The area offers dozens of individual campsites, divided in two loops.
Campsites are available for tent and RV camping. Utility hookups are available
in some of the sites and the parking surfaces are paved.  
  
Each site is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible
flush toilets, showers and drinking water are provided. A day-use area is also
available, and provides access to the nearby boat ramp. Picnic tables are
available there and at the historic site.

## Natural Features

The area is located in south-central Indiana, in a dense hardwood and pine
forest, on 152-acre Indian and 164-acre Celina lakes. A variety of wildlife
make its home in the area.

## Nearby Attractions

Special Places on the Hoosier National Forest

Brooks Cabin

Buffalo Trace

Carnes Mill Site

Clover Lick Barrens

Hickory Ridge Lookout Tower

Initial Point

Lick Creek African American Settlement

The Jacob Rickenbaugh Homestead

Wesley Chapel Gulf

<h2>Overview</h2>
The Indian-Celina Lake Recreation Area is a tranquil getaway in the midst of the Hoosier National Forest. Both the Celina and Indian Lakes are within the area, offering camping, boating, fishing and hiking, as well as tours of a historic site.
<h2>Recreation</h2>
Indian and Celina lakes are two of four fishing lakes along Highway 37. The lakes offer many miles of shoreline and coves for fishing for pan fish. Boat ramps are open year-round, and an accessible fishing pier is available on Celina Lake. Anglers can expect a variety of catfish, largemouth bass, bluegill and crappie.
   
The sandstone block, historic Rickenbaugh House was built in 1874 and is open to visitors  periodically throughout the year. The home and adjacent historic cemetery are popular among visitors.
   
A variety of hiking trails exist within the area, including the relatively easy, 1 mile Rickenbaugh Interpretive Trail, which is located behind the historic Rickenbaugh House. The Two Lakes Loop National Recreation Trail encircles both Indian and Celina lakes and winds through many acres of natural and peaceful forests. The trail is 16 miles, but can encompass multiple, shorter day hikes. <h2>Facilities</h2>
The area offers dozens of individual campsites, divided in two loops. Campsites are available for tent and RV camping. Utility hookups are available in some of the sites and the parking surfaces are paved.
<br/> <br/>
Each site is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible flush toilets, showers and drinking water are provided. A day-use area is also available, and provides access to the nearby boat ramp. Picnic tables are available there and at the historic site.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The area is located in south-central Indiana, in a dense hardwood and pine forest, on 152-acre Indian and 164-acre Celina lakes. A variety of wildlife make its home in the area.

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/wohgcz7vxwcg1ncuw52e6/Special-Places-on-the-Hoosier-NF-stelprdb5211657.pdf?rlkey=086bxvccc64i056wipd5uki99&dl=0" rel="nofollow">Special Places on the Hoosier National Forest </a> </p>
<p><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/gf99lmyq50hz0sqrlvvvq/Brooks-Cabin-stelprdb5287067.pdf?rlkey=tlyj0bv5seyn9oxgxfm2zaiil&dl=0" rel="nofollow">Brooks Cabin </a> </p>
<p><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/4c1fhh0ptzt4vx1k7dajc/Buffalo-Trace-stelprdb5292152.pdf?rlkey=voobirxit0mpn3cpx8lk5t65x&dl=0" rel="nofollow">Buffalo Trace </a> </p>
<p><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/2zxhldsfqm5rc4kgl7qdd/Carnes-Mill-Site.pdf?rlkey=1f7pflrvxewzwwkdhznk176zl&dl=0" rel="nofollow">Carnes Mill Site</a> </p>
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<p><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/lopp2uve13zomybeak7qp/Hickory-Ridge-Lookout-Tower-stelprdb5246537.pdf?rlkey=p8l0d9jeg2xo3ky4vhciby9ju&dl=0" rel="nofollow">Hickory Ridge Lookout Tower</a> </p>
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<p><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/8nyb20lo8xldtoa3bdw3x/The-Jacob-Rickenbaugh-Homestead-stelprdb5308118.pdf?rlkey=mvp5mnw6szxconflo9ww12a7r&dl=0" rel="nofollow">The Jacob Rickenbaugh Homestead </a> </p>
<p><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/t6c2720el15gdyk43yynz/Wesley-Chapel-Gulf-fsbdev3_017360.pdf?rlkey=443uakcfswsr07dooo3pikvhy&dl=0" rel="nofollow">Wesley Chapel Gulf </a> </p>

Celina Lake

INDIAN CELINA LAKE

Celina Lake Kayaking

Rickenbaugh  House Celina Lake

Indian Celina Lake

## Overview

A scenic location for hiking and camping. Parking areas are available at the
first trailhead access and at the picnic/camping spur. Tables, grills, garbage
can, info board and a vault toilet are available at the camping area. A scenic
overlook and benches are located on the bluffs overlooking the Ohio River.
Water is not available on site.

## Recreation

This site offers rustic camping, scenic views and wildlife viewing. An ardous
0.5 mile trail from the bluff to the banks of the Ohio River is available.

## Facilities

A vault toilet and garbage can is available. Each campsite includes a fire
ring and picnic table.

## Natural Features

Sandstone rock outcrops, bluffs, hardwood forest, and a scenic overlook
platform with views of the Ohio River and Kentucky.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>A scenic location for hiking and camping.  Parking areas are available at the first trailhead access and at the picnic/camping spur. Tables, grills, garbage can, info board and a vault toilet are available at the camping area. A scenic overlook and benches are located on the bluffs overlooking the Ohio River. Water is not available on site.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>This site offers rustic camping, scenic views and wildlife viewing. An ardous 0.5 mile trail from the bluff to the banks of the Ohio River is available.  </p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>A vault toilet and garbage can is available.  Each campsite includes a fire ring and picnic table.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Sandstone rock outcrops, bluffs, hardwood forest, and a scenic overlook platform with views of the Ohio River and Kentucky.</p>

Vault toilet in campground

A photo of the Buzzard Roost Campground

A quiet spot to think at in the campground.

Buzzard Roost Campground

Hoosier National Forest, in the hills of south central Indiana, provides a
wide mix of opportunities and resources for people to enjoy. Rolling hills,
back-country trails, and rural crossroad communities make this small but
beautiful 204,000 acre Forest a local treasure. Forest managers work with the
public to develop a shared vision of stewardship focused on restoring,
maintaining, and interpreting the cultural and natural resources of our public
lands.

Hoosier National Forest, in the hills of south central Indiana, provides a wide mix of opportunities and resources for people to enjoy. Rolling hills, back-country trails, and rural crossroad communities make this small but beautiful 204,000 acre Forest a local treasure. Forest managers work with the public to develop a shared vision of stewardship focused on restoring, maintaining, and interpreting the cultural and natural resources of our public lands.

Saddle Lake Campground

Overview

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Facilities

Natural Features

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Nearby Campgrounds

Tipsaw Lake

German Ridge Campground

Indian Celina Lake

Buzzard Roost Campground