INDIAN CELINA LAKE
INDIAN CELINA LAKE
Indian Celina Lake
Celina Lake
INDIAN CELINA LAKE

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59 total sites

About Indian Celina Lake

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.

Activities & Attractions

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Boating

Boating

Spring Summer Fall
Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Apr 3 to Oct 25

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Rates, Sites & Availability

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

59 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: Southslope RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 002, Loop: Southslope RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 004, Loop: Southslope RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 006, Loop: Southslope RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 007, Loop: Southslope RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 008, Loop: Southslope RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 009, Loop: Northface RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 009, Loop: Southslope RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 01, Loop: Northface RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 010, Loop: Southslope RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 011, Loop: Southslope RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 012, Loop: Southslope RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 013, Loop: Southslope RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 014, Loop: Northface RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 014, Loop: Southslope RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 015, Loop: Southslope RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 016, Loop: Southslope RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 017, Loop: Southslope RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 018, Loop: Northface RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 018, Loop: Southslope RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 019, Loop: Southslope RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 02, Loop: Northface RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 020, Loop: Southslope RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 021, Loop: Southslope RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 022, Loop: Southslope RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 023, Loop: Southslope RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 024, Loop: Southslope RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 025, Loop: Southslope RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 026, Loop: Southslope RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 027, Loop: Southslope RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 03, Loop: Northface RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 031, Loop: Northface RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 032, Loop: Northface RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 04, Loop: Northface RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 05, Loop: Northface RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 06, Loop: Northface RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 07, Loop: Northface RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 08, Loop: Northface RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 10, Loop: Northface RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 11, Loop: Northface RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 12, Loop: Northface RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 13, Loop: Northface RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 15, Loop: Northface RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 16, Loop: Northface RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 17, Loop: Northface RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 19, Loop: Northface RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 20, Loop: Northface RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 21, Loop: Northface RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 22, Loop: Northface RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 23, Loop: Northface RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 24, Loop: Northface RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 25, Loop: Northface RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 26, Loop: Northface RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 27, Loop: Northface RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 29, Loop: Northface RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 33, Loop: Northface RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 34, Loop: Northface RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 35, Loop: Northface RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 36, Loop: Northface RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved

Reviews (297)

What Guests Are Saying

Indian Celina Lake offers spacious, clean campsites in a serene, wooded environment, making it a favorite for those seeking peace and privacy. The friendly staff and well-maintained facilities, including spotless restrooms, enhance the overall experience. While some sites may be uneven and the access roads need improvement, the beautiful setting and ample hiking opportunities make it a hidden gem for campers.

Review Summary

4.6
297 reviews
5
69.4%
206
4
19.9%
59
3
8.4%
25
2
1.7%
5
1
0.7%
2

Wanda Charlene R

Verified

September 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: Southslope

5

We were the only ones besides the host in the whole campground. Nice private spot near the bath house. Good water pressure in the showers. Definitely a nice spot.

Wanda Charlene R

Verified

September 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: Southslope

5

We were the only ones besides the host in the whole campground. Nice private spot near the bath house. Good water pressure in the showers. Definitely a nice spot.

James K

Verified

October 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: Southslope

5

Lovely well maintained campground with a very welcoming staff. Lots of local attractions including St. Meinrad's Archabbey and the benedictine Monastery in Ferdinand. Both are impressive beautiful locations.

We were at site 23 and the only downside was that it had some slope and was a difficult back-in for a somewhat novice driver (90 degree approach with a narrow service road and deep ditches on both sides.) Most other sites were a bit more back in friendly.

Other wrinkle was that the main shower room was closed for remodeling during our stay. These things happen but it would have been helpful to know in advance since we chose our site based on its proximity to the shower house.

James K

Verified

October 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: Southslope

5

Lovely well maintained campground with a very welcoming staff. Lots of local attractions including St. Meinrad's Archabbey and the benedictine Monastery in Ferdinand. Both are impressive beautiful locations.

We were at site 23 and the only downside was that it had some slope and was a difficult back-in for a somewhat novice driver (90 degree approach with a narrow service road and deep ditches on both sides.) Most other sites were a bit more back in friendly.

Other wrinkle was that the main shower room was closed for remodeling during our stay. These things happen but it would have been helpful to know in advance since we chose our site based on its proximity to the shower house.

Kerry S

Verified

May 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: Southslope

4

We stayed in a Class B RV at South Slope site 7, which was nearly level. Great campground: it was incredibly quiet while we were there, and lots of understory provides good privacy between the well-separated sites. We almost never heard any road noise at all from SR 37 or I-64, and even when we did, it was barely discernible. (Not the case when we walked over to check out the North Face campground, where the road noise was more pronounced. Also, RVers take note: many, if not most, of the North Face sites would involve impossible leveling scenarios, so you'd want to do some reconnaissance before choosing one.) The newish bathhouse was spotless and in excellent condition. Unfortunately, the showers were all unavailable throughout our nearly week-long visit (there was no explanation, but they appeared to be undergoing a repainting project). The dump station is not on-site, but it's easy to find a couple of miles south on SR 37. Continue past the Circle S/Citgo convenience store (will be on your right) to the Branchville Correctional Facility entrance (will be on your left, directly across the road from the Tipsaw Recreation Area entrance). After you turn left toward the correctional facility, the dump station will be on your left. Note that there are no trash cans or dumpsters at the dump station, so be sure to make use of a campground dumpster before you leave.

Kerry S

Verified

May 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: Southslope

4

We stayed in a Class B RV at South Slope site 7, which was nearly level. Great campground: it was incredibly quiet while we were there, and lots of understory provides good privacy between the well-separated sites. We almost never heard any road noise at all from SR 37 or I-64, and even when we did, it was barely discernible. (Not the case when we walked over to check out the North Face campground, where the road noise was more pronounced. Also, RVers take note: many, if not most, of the North Face sites would involve impossible leveling scenarios, so you'd want to do some reconnaissance before choosing one.) The newish bathhouse was spotless and in excellent condition. Unfortunately, the showers were all unavailable throughout our nearly week-long visit (there was no explanation, but they appeared to be undergoing a repainting project). The dump station is not on-site, but it's easy to find a couple of miles south on SR 37. Continue past the Circle S/Citgo convenience store (will be on your right) to the Branchville Correctional Facility entrance (will be on your left, directly across the road from the Tipsaw Recreation Area entrance). After you turn left toward the correctional facility, the dump station will be on your left. Note that there are no trash cans or dumpsters at the dump station, so be sure to make use of a campground dumpster before you leave.

Thomas P

Verified

May 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: Southslope

4

All was good

Thomas P

Verified

May 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: Southslope

4

All was good

Steve C

Verified

June 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: Northface

2

No restroom door handles or locks!!!water faucets made to not accept hose for replenishing fresh water! Restrooms full of mosquitoes!!!camp host rushing us to leave at 12:05 even though check in is two o'clock. Said people waiting on us. Dump station 3 mi away...

Steve C

Verified

June 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: Northface

2

No restroom door handles or locks!!!water faucets made to not accept hose for replenishing fresh water! Restrooms full of mosquitoes!!!camp host rushing us to leave at 12:05 even though check in is two o'clock. Said people waiting on us. Dump station 3 mi away...

Location & Directions for Indian Celina Lake

Indian Celina Lake Recreation Area, Bristow, IN 47515 United States

Elevation: 228 ft

Getting There

From St. Crois, Indiana, travel south on State Route 37 about 2 mi to the Indian-Celina Recreation Area sign. Turn right and continue to the campground.

Nearest town

Bristow, IN - 11 mi

About 17 min to downtown

Highway access

Indian Celina Lake is accessible via State Route 37, which is about 2 miles from the campground.

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Last updated: October 20, 2026

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