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Tipsaw Lake Campground

Hoosier National Forest, Indiana

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As of September 2026, Tipsaw Lake Campground is a campground in Hoosier National Forest, Indiana with 45 campsites. Tipsaw Lake Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Tipsaw Lake Campground is located at 38.1331° N, 86.6331° W.

people allowed on 34 of 45 sites: 8
people allowed on the largest site: 100

Tipsaw Lake Campground reservations and next available dates

September 2026

October 2026

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Next Available Dates

Oct 1 (39 sites)Oct 2 (34 sites)Oct 3 (34 sites)

39 sites open on Oct 1 at Tipsaw Lake Campground. Book one now, or pick your dates above and get an alert when a site opens.

As of 30 September 2026, 17:20 UTC.

Stay and booking rules

Maximum consecutive stay: 14 consecutive nights
Maximum stay: 14 nights
Minimum stay: 1 consecutive nights
Book up to: 11 Months

Published by Recreation.gov for Tipsaw Lake Campground, read on September 29, 2026.

Campsites at Tipsaw Lake Campground

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Standard 28
RV 13
Group 4
Accessible 3
Hookups 31

What an RV fits

20–24 ft5 sites
25–29 ft2 sites
35–39 ft11 sites
40–44 ft4 sites
45–49 ft1 site
50–54 ft4 sites
55–59 ft1 site
65–69 ft1 site
70–74 ft1 site
100–104 ft1 site

Amenities

restrooms
showers
potable water

At a glance: Setting: Mountain · Access: Paved road.

Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, biking, photography, horse riding.

All sites at Tipsaw Lake Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Site	Loop	Type	Sleeps	Max RV	Hookups	Access
001	CATB	RV	8	44 ft	Electric, Water	-
002	CATB	RV	8	53 ft	Electric, Water	-
003	CATB	RV	8	35 ft	Electric, Water	Accessible
004	CATB	RV	8	102 ft	Electric, Water	-
005	CATB	RV	8	50 ft	Electric, Water	-
006	CATB	RV	8	55 ft	Electric, Water	Accessible
007	CATB	RV	8	65 ft	Electric, Water	Accessible
008	CATB	RV	8	54 ft	Electric, Water	-
009	CATB	RV	8	72 ft	Electric, Water	-
010	CATB	RV	8	49 ft	Electric, Water	-
024	Dogwood	Standard	16	-	Electric	-
025	Dogwood	Standard	16	-	Electric	-
026	Dogwood	Standard	8	-	-	-
027	Dogwood	Standard	8	-	-	-
028	Dogwood	Standard	8	-	-	-
029	Dogwood	Standard	16	42 ft	-	-
030	Dogwood	Standard	8	35 ft	-	-
031	Dogwood	Standard	16	35 ft	-	-
032	Dogwood	Standard	8	35 ft	-	-
033	Dogwood	Standard	8	35 ft	-	-
034	Dogwood	Standard	8	35 ft	-	-
035	Dogwood	Standard	8	25 ft	-	-
036	Dogwood	Standard	8	25 ft	-	-
037	Dogwood	Standard	8	35 ft	-	-
GS1	ESHL	Group	50	-	Electric	-
GS4	GGRP	Group	50	35 ft	Electric	-
001	JackPine	Standard	8	20 ft	Electric	-
002	JackPine	Standard	8	40 ft	Electric	-
003	JackPine	Standard	8	20 ft	Electric	-
004	JackPine	Standard	8	40 ft	Electric	-
006	JackPine	RV	8	20 ft	Electric	-
008	JackPine	RV	8	35 ft	Electric, Water	-
009	JackPine	Standard	8	20 ft	Electric	-
010	JackPine	Standard	8	20 ft	Electric	-
015	JackPine	Standard	16	-	Electric	-
016	JackPine	Standard	16	-	Electric	-
017	JackPine	RV	8	35 ft	Electric	-
018	JackPine	Standard	8	-	Electric	-
019	JackPine	Standard	8	35 ft	Electric	-
020	JackPine	Standard	8	-	Electric	-
021	JackPine	Standard	8	-	Electric	-
022	JackPine	Standard	8	-	Electric	-
023	JackPine	Standard	16	-	Electric	-
GS5	PGRP	Group	50	50 ft	-	-
GS2	WEST	Group	100	-	-	-

About Tipsaw Lake Campground

Overview

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.

Recreation

Boating, fishing and swimming in the lake are popular activities. Electric motors are allowed, and fishing for pan fish is considered excellent. The boat ramp and parking area is open year-round.

A beautiful swimming beach with playground equipment and a modern bathhouse is also available. The beach offers a combination of sand and sun or a shady, grass-covered hillside.

A 5.9-mile trail for hiking and mountain biking runs from the day-use area around the lake. The trail includes scenic overlooks of the lake and valley and traverses a variety of forest types. A trail permit is available for purchase and is required for mountain bikers age 17 and older.

Facilities

The area offers dozens of individual, double and group campsites, available for tent and RV camping. Group sites can accommodate up to 65 people.

Each site is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible flush toilets, showers and drinking water are provided. A beach area is fully accessible and is equipped with washing stations and changing rooms. Electric and water hookups are available at some sites and parking surfaces are paved.

A day-use area is also available and provides access to the beach and picnic areas and shelters, as well as the boat ramp. Horseshoe pits and and open areas for games are nearby.

Natural Features

The campground is adjacent to 131-acre Tipsaw Lake, in a hardwood and pine forest. Situated at an elevation of 380 feet, the campground is composed of five loops that offer dozens of campsites. Some sites are shaded and the roads are paved.

Nearby Attractions

Special Places on the Hoosier National Forest

Brooks Cabin

Buffalo Trace

Carnes Mill Site

Clover Lick Barrens

Hickory Ridge Lookout Tower

Initial Point

Lick Creek African American Settlement

The Jacob Rickenbaugh Homestead

Wesley Chapel Gulf

Rules and notices at Tipsaw Lake Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Tipsaw Lake Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

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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Tipsaw Lake Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Tipsaw Lake Campground?

Tipsaw Lake Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 45 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

How do I find last-minute availability at Tipsaw Lake Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Tipsaw Lake Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Tipsaw Lake Campground have?

Tipsaw Lake Campground has 45 campsites.