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About Tipsaw Lake
Number of accommodations: 44
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (270)
What Guests Are Saying
Tipsaw Lake campground is a beautiful and peaceful destination with friendly and helpful camp hosts, Bobby and Janet, who enhance the camping experience. The campground features lovely wooded sites, clean restrooms, and well-maintained hiking trails, making it ideal for relaxation and nature activities. While there are some concerns about the lack of hot water in showers and the absence of a dump station, the overall experience is enjoyable, and many visitors express a desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Tipsaw Lake campground is a beautiful and peaceful destination with friendly and helpful camp hosts, Bobby and Janet, who enhance the camping experience. The campground features lovely wooded sites, clean restrooms, and well-maintained hiking trails, making it ideal for relaxation and nature activities. While there are some concerns about the lack of hot water in showers and the absence of a dump station, the overall experience is enjoyable, and many visitors express a desire to return.
Review Summary
Don K
VerifiedJuly 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: CATB
Our challenge at Tipsaw was the lack of cell, TV and even regular radio reception. We understand camping is NOT glamping, but it was really boring, especially when social distancing. We moved to another camp ground after a couple days so we could get some kind of communication from the real world.
Don K
VerifiedJuly 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: CATB
Our challenge at Tipsaw was the lack of cell, TV and even regular radio reception. We understand camping is NOT glamping, but it was really boring, especially when social distancing. We moved to another camp ground after a couple days so we could get some kind of communication from the real world.
John J
VerifiedJanuary 21, 2020 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: JackPine
I've camped here many times over the years. 2019 I bought a new RV that uses 50 amp electrical power. Two sites I used this year at tipsaw that were supposed to be 50amp were not working. Good thing I had a 50 to 30 amp adapter. The cg hosts were unable to get anyone out to troubleshoot the system, so I believe there is bigger issues with the 50 amp sites. Two trips were months apart, camp sites in different loops, no working 50 amp pedestals. Otherwise, a good camping experience for the family.
Joel L
VerifiedJanuary 21, 2020 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: JackPine
First time staying at a National Park. It was off season and the park was rather empty--which is the way we like it--so I recommend camping at that time. It was quiet and very peaceful. Would like to return again in the future. Beautiful area and very modern shower facilities. Sites are a bit smaller than some at a state park. Check out the national park just north of Tipsaw--Indian Lake--has a nice historic home and cemetery on site near the lake. AT&T coverage is nil if you want to access the Internet you will need more than just a phone. Phone calls dropped.
John J
VerifiedJanuary 21, 2020 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: JackPine
I've camped here many times over the years. 2019 I bought a new RV that uses 50 amp electrical power. Two sites I used this year at tipsaw that were supposed to be 50amp were not working. Good thing I had a 50 to 30 amp adapter. The cg hosts were unable to get anyone out to troubleshoot the system, so I believe there is bigger issues with the 50 amp sites. Two trips were months apart, camp sites in different loops, no working 50 amp pedestals. Otherwise, a good camping experience for the family.
Joel L
VerifiedJanuary 21, 2020 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: JackPine
First time staying at a National Park. It was off season and the park was rather empty--which is the way we like it--so I recommend camping at that time. It was quiet and very peaceful. Would like to return again in the future. Beautiful area and very modern shower facilities. Sites are a bit smaller than some at a state park. Check out the national park just north of Tipsaw--Indian Lake--has a nice historic home and cemetery on site near the lake. AT&T coverage is nil if you want to access the Internet you will need more than just a phone. Phone calls dropped.
Scott D
VerifiedJanuary 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: CATB
Clean set up. Hosts were friendly. Great are to ride bikes. There were several hiking trails that were close by that were is great shape and perfect for our dogs.
Scott D
VerifiedJanuary 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: CATB
Clean set up. Hosts were friendly. Great are to ride bikes. There were several hiking trails that were close by that were is great shape and perfect for our dogs.
Kevin F
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: JackPine
Love it there. It is always clean and well kept. The host are great and very friendly and are always willing to help.
Kevin F
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: JackPine
Love it there. It is always clean and well kept. The host are great and very friendly and are always willing to help.
Location Tipsaw Lake
Address:
20250 Tipsaw Lake Access Road
Branchville, IN, 47514
United States
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.
Tipsaw Lake is approximately 3 miles from Interstate 64, accessible via State Route 37.
Latitude & Longitude: 38.1331 / -86.6331
Elevation: 159 feet
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: June 3, 2026
