Tipsaw Lake

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BA Services Inc., 1257 Hammond St.
Bangor, ME 04401

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  

Camp site features

Across 47 camp sites:

  • Electric hookups: 34 of 47 sites
  • Water hookups: 13 of 47 sites
  • Sewer hookups: 1 of 47 sites
  • Fire pit: all 47 sites
  • Picnic table: all 47 sites
  • Pets allowed: all 47 sites
  • ADA accessible: 4 of 47 sites
  • Group sites: 2 of 47 sites
  • Longest RV: 102 ft
  • Largest party: 50 people
  • Power up to 100 amps
  • Equipment: RV, Tent, Trailer

Fees

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.

Directions

From St. Croix, Indiana, travel south on State Route 37 about 5 miles to the Tipsaw Lake sign. Turn right and continue about 3 miles to the campground. Tipsaw Lake is only 3 miles from Interstate 64.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

165 reviews
5 stars
117
4 stars
26
3 stars
15
2 stars
6
1 stars
1
TJ H
Loop:JackPine
Site:
Reviewed 10 days ago
Easily one of of favorite campgrounds. Always clean, and plenty of shaded sites.
Doug v
Loop:JackPine
Site:
Reviewed 11 days ago
Very nice place to get away. Fishing,hiking or hunting. We like to go in the fall and explore trails and etc. campground is nice with very nice bathrooms and shower houses. If you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of a busy life then I recommend you try it out.
Sheri W
Loop:Catb
Site:
Reviewed 24 days ago
The Park Hostess and her Husband were sooo lovely and helpful toward us. Down to earth and very hard working, constantly providing a positive experience. The park was spotless and clean. One suggestion is that you get some more help for that park!
Randy S
Loop:JackPine
Site:
Reviewed a month ago
Sites were clean and level. The restrooms and shower houses were spotless. Great hosts that kept us well supplied.
Allen E
Loop:JackPine
Site:
Reviewed a month ago
Bathrooms and showers were very clean
Kelly M
Loop:Dogwood
Site:
Reviewed a month ago
Campground was clean and well maintained
Availability

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Season dates

Peak season

Apr 16, 2027 – Oct 31, 2027

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Peak season

Apr 3, 2028 – Oct 24, 2028

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