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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Rates, Sites & Availability

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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

Raina B

Verified

August 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: Dogwood

5

This site was small, but still fit our 6 person tent on the gravel. There is a perfect spot to hang a hammock. The beach to the lake had newer sand and was very pleasant. I'm excited to return to do the trail that loops the lake, and to kayak on the lake.
There was no campers close to us so it was very peaceful.

Raina B

Verified

August 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: Dogwood

5

This site was small, but still fit our 6 person tent on the gravel. There is a perfect spot to hang a hammock. The beach to the lake had newer sand and was very pleasant. I'm excited to return to do the trail that loops the lake, and to kayak on the lake.
There was no campers close to us so it was very peaceful.

Michelle A

Verified

August 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: CATB

5

Tipsaw is one of our favorite places to camp. We have always had a great experience with the management.

Michelle A

Verified

August 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: CATB

5

Tipsaw is one of our favorite places to camp. We have always had a great experience with the management.

Hope U

Verified

August 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: Dogwood

5

Campsite was clean and a nice quiet place to stay. Will definitely be coming back to stay.

Hope U

Verified

August 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: Dogwood

5

Campsite was clean and a nice quiet place to stay. Will definitely be coming back to stay.

Mary A

Verified

July 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: JackPine

5

This campground was great as usual - We had spot 8 near the bathhouse - write up said full shade but it was only partial shade and mostly sun but the site was semi level - ATT was no existent - The site did have water and electric. Camphost was friendly -

Mary A

Verified

July 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: JackPine

5

This campground was great as usual - We had spot 8 near the bathhouse - write up said full shade but it was only partial shade and mostly sun but the site was semi level - ATT was no existent - The site did have water and electric. Camphost was friendly -

Stacy F

Verified

July 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: CATB

4

Tipsaw Lake is a great place for a small and quiet weekend get away. The park is quiet, well kept and clean. Set back in a small but beautifully wooded area, Tipsaw offers reasonable access to a small lake and beach / picnic area which give you access to opportunities to fish and swim and also kayak or canoe. The RV spaces offer plenty of room to set up and enjoy the area as well. Rv'ers remember to bring your blocks, as many of the RV sites will have you needing to brace your units to level. All in all, a very nice place to visit.

Stacy F

Verified

July 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: CATB

4

Tipsaw Lake is a great place for a small and quiet weekend get away. The park is quiet, well kept and clean. Set back in a small but beautifully wooded area, Tipsaw offers reasonable access to a small lake and beach / picnic area which give you access to opportunities to fish and swim and also kayak or canoe. The RV spaces offer plenty of room to set up and enjoy the area as well. Rv'ers remember to bring your blocks, as many of the RV sites will have you needing to brace your units to level. All in all, a very nice place to visit.

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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