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

chris G

Verified

June 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: Southslope

4

We camped at Indian/Celina Lake South Slope campground, site #24. The staff is friendly and the park as a hole was clean and well maintained I especially want to say the shower/restroom facilities were always clean and well maintained.

chris G

Verified

June 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: Southslope

4

We camped at Indian/Celina Lake South Slope campground, site #24. The staff is friendly and the park as a hole was clean and well maintained I especially want to say the shower/restroom facilities were always clean and well maintained.

Marsha S

Verified

July 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: Southslope

4

I like and appreciate Indian Celina Lake campground being the small size that it is. The check-in process was quick and easy, and the campground and facilities were well maintained. It had been several years since I have stayed here, so I was disappointed, however in the condition of the campsites. Although they were well maintained, the once nicely paved areas are now crumbling and deteriorating. Makes parking and leveling a camper a little difficult. I also noted that there were fewer truly shady spots. Overall I was very pleased with the campground.
The portion of the hiking trail we went on was maintained and clear. I cannot say this for the entire trail at Tipsaw Lake - it was overgrown and hard to travel.

Joshua P

Verified

July 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: Northface

5

We love indian/celina lake. We take a couple of trips here every year. The site managers are friendly and very helpful. The campsites are clean. I would recommend this to everyone.

Marsha S

Verified

July 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: Southslope

4

I like and appreciate Indian Celina Lake campground being the small size that it is. The check-in process was quick and easy, and the campground and facilities were well maintained. It had been several years since I have stayed here, so I was disappointed, however in the condition of the campsites. Although they were well maintained, the once nicely paved areas are now crumbling and deteriorating. Makes parking and leveling a camper a little difficult. I also noted that there were fewer truly shady spots. Overall I was very pleased with the campground.
The portion of the hiking trail we went on was maintained and clear. I cannot say this for the entire trail at Tipsaw Lake - it was overgrown and hard to travel.

Joshua P

Verified

July 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: Northface

5

We love indian/celina lake. We take a couple of trips here every year. The site managers are friendly and very helpful. The campsites are clean. I would recommend this to everyone.

Eric F

Verified

July 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: Southslope

3

The site and facilities were fine. No problems there.

As a local who has camped there many times over the last twenty years I was a little frustrated with the current management company. The website advertising states "two cars per site max" which is what its always been for my entire life....but what they don't tell you is now you have to pay the day use fee for the second car for each day of the stay. Three day stay? That's an extra 24 dollars on top of the 92 paid for the site...just to have a second vehicle (non tow vehicle) in the same site you've already paid for in the campground you've already paid to be in. Historically, the second car was included with the camping fee.
The current management company is hands down the worst I've seen in 20 years.

It was a little frustrating the lack of flexibility too as we were canoeing the blue river one day and would arrive back about an hour after the noon check out. I was unable to attain a late (1~2 hours) so instead I had to pack my camper up at 445am to make the canoeing. Kind of silly to wake the whole place up packing up and hooking up at 445am when all I needed was an hour or two tops to return from canoeing to pack up. The site was *not* rented for that night so nobody was coming in. Just frustrating experience overall.

Eric F

Verified

July 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: Southslope

3

The site and facilities were fine. No problems there.

As a local who has camped there many times over the last twenty years I was a little frustrated with the current management company. The website advertising states "two cars per site max" which is what its always been for my entire life....but what they don't tell you is now you have to pay the day use fee for the second car for each day of the stay. Three day stay? That's an extra 24 dollars on top of the 92 paid for the site...just to have a second vehicle (non tow vehicle) in the same site you've already paid for in the campground you've already paid to be in. Historically, the second car was included with the camping fee.
The current management company is hands down the worst I've seen in 20 years.

It was a little frustrating the lack of flexibility too as we were canoeing the blue river one day and would arrive back about an hour after the noon check out. I was unable to attain a late (1~2 hours) so instead I had to pack my camper up at 445am to make the canoeing. Kind of silly to wake the whole place up packing up and hooking up at 445am when all I needed was an hour or two tops to return from canoeing to pack up. The site was *not* rented for that night so nobody was coming in. Just frustrating experience overall.

Michael M

Verified

July 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: Southslope

4

Nice quiet campground with spacious sites. Was really too hot for a lot of hiking. Looking forward to going again in cooler weather

Michael M

Verified

July 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: Southslope

4

Nice quiet campground with spacious sites. Was really too hot for a lot of hiking. Looking forward to going again in cooler weather

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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