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Indian Celina Lake

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

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Showers

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.

Number of accommodations: 59

Nearby Activities & Attractions

Boating

Fishing

Hiking

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
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Closed periods
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Currently open - Apr 3 to Oct 25

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Showers
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Showers
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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
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 002, Loop: Southslope
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 004, Loop: Southslope
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 006, Loop: Southslope
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 007, Loop: Southslope
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 008, Loop: Southslope
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 009, Loop: Northface
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 009, Loop: Southslope
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 01, Loop: Northface
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 010, Loop: Southslope
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 011, Loop: Southslope
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 012, Loop: Southslope
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 013, Loop: Southslope
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 014, Loop: Northface
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 014, Loop: Southslope
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 015, Loop: Southslope
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 016, Loop: Southslope
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 017, Loop: Southslope
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 018, Loop: Northface
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 018, Loop: Southslope
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 019, Loop: Southslope
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 02, Loop: Northface
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 020, Loop: Southslope
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 021, Loop: Southslope
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 022, Loop: Southslope
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 023, Loop: Southslope
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 024, Loop: Southslope
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 025, Loop: Southslope
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 026, Loop: Southslope
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 027, Loop: Southslope
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 03, Loop: Northface
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 031, Loop: Northface
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 032, Loop: Northface
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 04, Loop: Northface
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 05, Loop: Northface
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 06, Loop: Northface
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 07, Loop: Northface
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 08, Loop: Northface
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 10, Loop: Northface
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 11, Loop: Northface
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 12, Loop: Northface
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 13, Loop: Northface
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 15, Loop: Northface
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 16, Loop: Northface
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 17, Loop: Northface
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 19, Loop: Northface
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 20, Loop: Northface
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 21, Loop: Northface
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 22, Loop: Northface
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 23, Loop: Northface
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 24, Loop: Northface
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 25, Loop: Northface
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 26, Loop: Northface
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 27, Loop: Northface
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 29, Loop: Northface
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 33, Loop: Northface
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 34, Loop: Northface
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 35, Loop: Northface
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 36, Loop: Northface
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available

Reviews (264)

What Guests Are Saying

Indian Celina Lake is a tranquil campground with spacious, well-maintained campsites nestled in a beautiful forest, perfect for kayaking and hiking. Visitors appreciate the friendly and hard-working staff, as well as the cleanliness of the facilities, creating a pleasant camping experience. While some noted issues with the shower facilities and occasional staff rudeness, the overall sentiment remains overwhelmingly positive, with many expressing a desire to return.

Review Summary

4.5
264 reviews
5
68.6%
181
4
20.5%
54
3
8.7%
23
2
1.5%
4
1
0.8%
2

James R

Verified

July 26, 2025 Stayed at: 36, Loop: Northface

5

My family and I love camping there and the Host of the North side and south side are some of the best people and hard working folks and I recommend this place for other Families

Christal W

Verified

July 26, 2025 Stayed at: 018, Loop: Northface

3

The sites were well sheltered. The bathroom was clean.

Christi J

Verified

July 14, 2025 Stayed at: 008, Loop: Southslope

5

It was very pretty! Great showers. Very quiet and peaceful. Difficult to fish from the bank of the lakes but we were directed to a pond and had a great time fishing there!

Christi J

Verified

July 14, 2025 Stayed at: 008, Loop: Southslope

5

It was very pretty! Great showers. Very quiet and peaceful. Difficult to fish from the bank of the lakes but we were directed to a pond and had a great time fishing there!

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

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.

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.

Location Indian Celina Lake

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

Highway access

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

Latitude & Longitude: 38.1992 / -86.5983

Elevation: 228 feet

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Last updated: June 3, 2026

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