Tipsaw Lake
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Tipsaw Lake Beach

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Available sites

44 total sites

About Tipsaw Lake

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.

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Apr 3 to Oct 25

Campground Amenities

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  • Showers
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

44 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: CATB RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 001, Loop: JackPine RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel
🚐 002, Loop: CATB RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 002, Loop: JackPine RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel
🚐 003, Loop: CATB RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 003, Loop: JackPine RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel
🚐 004, Loop: CATB RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 004, Loop: JackPine RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel
🚐 005, Loop: CATB RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 006, Loop: CATB RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 006, Loop: JackPine RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel
🚐 007, Loop: CATB RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 007, Loop: JackPine RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel
🚐 008, Loop: CATB RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 008, Loop: JackPine RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel
🚐 009, Loop: CATB RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 009, Loop: JackPine RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel
🚐 010, Loop: CATB RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 010, Loop: JackPine RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel
🚐 015, Loop: JackPine RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 016, Loop: JackPine RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 017, Loop: JackPine RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 018, Loop: JackPine RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 019, Loop: JackPine RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 020, Loop: JackPine RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 021, Loop: JackPine RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 022, Loop: JackPine RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 023, Loop: JackPine RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 024, Loop: Dogwood RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 025, Loop: Dogwood RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
⛺ 026, Loop: Dogwood Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 027, Loop: Dogwood Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 028, Loop: Dogwood RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 029, Loop: Dogwood RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 030, Loop: Dogwood RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 031, Loop: Dogwood RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 032, Loop: Dogwood RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 033, Loop: Dogwood RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 034, Loop: Dogwood RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 035, Loop: Dogwood RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 036, Loop: Dogwood RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 037, Loop: Dogwood RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 GS4, Loop: GGRP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 GS5, Loop: PGRP RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In

Reviews (296)

What Guests Are Saying

Tipsaw Lake offers a clean, well-maintained campground with beautiful wooded sites, friendly staff, and a peaceful atmosphere ideal for families and nature lovers. While some campers reported issues like unlevel trailer pads and cold showers, many appreciated the stunning views, helpful hosts, and spacious sites. Overall, it is a highly recommended destination for a relaxing camping experience.

Review Summary

4.5
296 reviews
5
70.6%
209
4
15.5%
46
3
9.5%
28
2
3.7%
11
1
0.7%
2

Heather M

Verified

June 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: JackPine

3

This is a nice park and the spots are private. However, the showers are cold and when asked management about it was told they won't be fixed.

Ray F

Verified

June 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: JackPine

4

Nice campground. Only 1 trail around the lake and it was overgrown so we could not hike. No one at the beach on Memorial weekend. Found 4 snakes in the grassy areas of the beach and 1 at the edge of the water. Not much to do except walk the loop of our campground. Enjoyed the weekend but it won't make it to our top 10 Indiana campgrounds. The host, Bobby, was super friendly.

Heather M

Verified

June 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: JackPine

3

This is a nice park and the spots are private. However, the showers are cold and when asked management about it was told they won't be fixed.

Ray F

Verified

June 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: JackPine

4

Nice campground. Only 1 trail around the lake and it was overgrown so we could not hike. No one at the beach on Memorial weekend. Found 4 snakes in the grassy areas of the beach and 1 at the edge of the water. Not much to do except walk the loop of our campground. Enjoyed the weekend but it won't make it to our top 10 Indiana campgrounds. The host, Bobby, was super friendly.

Brandy C

Verified

May 31, 2025 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: CATB

5

We love camping at Catbrier. It is a small loop to be able to see your kiddos ride bikes at all times and there is an extra field by the shelter house for some good kick ball or baseball games.

Brandy C

Verified

May 31, 2025 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: CATB

5

We love camping at Catbrier. It is a small loop to be able to see your kiddos ride bikes at all times and there is an extra field by the shelter house for some good kick ball or baseball games.

Randall K

Verified

May 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: JackPine

4

I had a nice 3-day stay. The campground was very well maintained. The host was very helpful helping me get a campsite. The only negative was I was unable to find a dump station when exiting.

Randall K

Verified

May 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: JackPine

4

I had a nice 3-day stay. The campground was very well maintained. The host was very helpful helping me get a campsite. The only negative was I was unable to find a dump station when exiting.

Lori G

Verified

May 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: CATB

4

Camping loop we were in was a muddy mess with very unstable ground. The bathhouses had water that was barely warm enough to step in without gasping for air but were clean. Lots of hiking in the area.

Lori G

Verified

May 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: CATB

4

Camping loop we were in was a muddy mess with very unstable ground. The bathhouses had water that was barely warm enough to step in without gasping for air but were clean. Lots of hiking in the area.

Location & Directions for Tipsaw Lake

20250 Tipsaw Lake Access Road, Branchville, IN 47514 United States

Elevation: 159 ft

Getting There

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

Nearest town

Branchville, IN - 4.3 mi

About 9 min to downtown

Highway access

Tipsaw Lake is approximately 3 miles from Interstate 64, accessible via State Route 37.

Policies & Rules

General

  • First-come, first-served sites may be available
  • $8 fee will be charged to vehicles using the day use area
  • Only electric motors are allowed on the lake
  • 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.
  • Click here for more information on the Hoosier National Forest
  • Don't move firewood: To limit the spread of invasive tree-killing pests, firewood from outside the area is not permitted. Some states have quarantines and may confiscate your firewood. Please help protect our forests from invasive species by obtaining your firewood at or near your camping destination and burning it on-site. Visit dontmovefirewood.org for more information.

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Last updated: October 18, 2026

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