Can you reserve a site at Indian Celina Lake?

Yes, Indian Celina Lake is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Indian Celina Lake have?

102 sites in total, of which 59 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Indian Celina Lake?

35 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Indian Celina Lake?

Yes, pets are allowed at Indian Celina Lake.

Are campfires allowed at Indian Celina Lake?

Campfires are allowed at Indian Celina Lake. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Indian Celina Lake

Campground · Indiana · 59 bookable sites ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

59
Bookable sites: 35 ft
Max rig length: up to 16
People per site: 11
Accessible sites: 745 ft
Elevation

Overview

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.

Recreation

Indian and Celina lakes are two of four fishing lakes along Highway 37. The lakes offer many miles of shoreline and coves for fishing for pan fish. Boat ramps are open year-round, and an accessible fishing pier is available on Celina Lake. Anglers can expect a variety of catfish, largemouth bass, bluegill and crappie. The sandstone block, historic Rickenbaugh House was built in 1874 and is open to visitors periodically throughout the year. The home and adjacent historic cemetery are popular among visitors. A variety of hiking trails exist within the area, including the relatively easy, 1 mile Rickenbaugh Interpretive Trail, which is located behind the historic Rickenbaugh House. The Two Lakes Loop National Recreation Trail encircles both Indian and Celina lakes and winds through many acres of natural and peaceful forests. The trail is 16 miles, but can encompass multiple, shorter day hikes.

Facilities

The area offers dozens of individual campsites, divided in two loops. Campsites are available for tent and RV camping. Utility hookups are available in some of the sites and the parking surfaces are paved.

Each site is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible flush toilets, showers and drinking water are provided. A day-use area is also available, and provides access to the nearby boat ramp. Picnic tables are available there and at the historic site.

Natural Features

The area is located in south-central Indiana, in a dense hardwood and pine forest, on 152-acre Indian and 164-acre Celina lakes. A variety of wildlife make its home in the area.

Nearby Attractions

Special Places on the Hoosier National Forest

Hickory Ridge Lookout Tower

Initial Point

Lick Creek African American Settlement

The Jacob Rickenbaugh Homestead

Wesley Chapel Gulf

The facts

59 bookable sites
102 sites in total, including non-bookable
11 accessible sites
Vehicles up to 35 ft
Up to 16 people per site
Loops: MANAGEMENT SITES, Northface, Southslope

Site types

43 Management
35 Standard Electric
24 Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

Electric hookups
Water hookups
Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

102 campsites at Indian Celina Lake

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Max rig	People
XXX	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	8
XXX1	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	—	—	—	—	—
XXX10	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	—	—	—	—	—
XXX11	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	—	—	—	—	—
XXX12	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	—	—	—	—	—
XXX13	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	—	—	—	—	—
XXX14	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	—	—	—	—	—
XXX15	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	—	—	—	—	—
XXX16	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	—	—	—	—	—
XXX17	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	—	—	—	—	—
XXX18	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	—	—	—	—	—
XXX19	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	—	—	—	—	—
XXX2	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	—	—	—	—	—
XXX20	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	—	—	—	—	—
XXX21	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	—	—	—	—	—
XXX22	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	—	—	—	—	—
XXX23	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	—	—	—	—	—
XXX24	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	—	—	—	—	—
XXX25	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	—	—	—	—	—
XXX26	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	—	—	—	—	—
XXX27	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	—	—	—	—	—
XXX28	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	—	—	—	—	—
XXX29	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	—	—	—	—	—
XXX3	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	—	—	—	—	—
XXX30	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	—	—	—	—	—
XXX31	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	—	—	—	—	—
XXX32	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	—	—	—	—	—
XXX33	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	—	—	—	—	—
XXX34	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	—	—	—	—	—
XXX35	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	—	—	—	—	—
XXX36	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	—	—	—	—	—
XXX37	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	—	—	—	—	—
XXX38	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	—	—	—	—	—
XXX4	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	—	—	—	—	—
XXX5	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	—	—	—	—	—
XXX6	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	—	—	—	—	—
XXX7	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	—	—	—	—	—
XXX8	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	—	—	—	—	—
XXX9	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	—	—	—	—	—
009	Northface	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	16	🐾
01	Northface	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	8	🐾
014	Northface	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	8	🐾
018	Northface	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	8	🐾
02	Northface	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	8	🐾
028	Northface	Management	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	8	🐾
03	Northface	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	8	🐾
030	Northface	Management	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	8	🐾
031	Northface	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	8	🐾
032	Northface	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	8	🐾
04	Northface	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	8	🐾
05	Northface	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	25 ft	8	♿ 🐾
06	Northface	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	25 ft	8	♿ 🐾
07	Northface	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	16	🐾
08	Northface	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	8	🐾
10	Northface	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	8	🐾
11	Northface	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	8	🐾
12	Northface	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	8	🐾
13	Northface	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	8	🐾
15	Northface	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	8	🐾
16	Northface	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	8	🐾
17	Northface	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	8	🐾
19	Northface	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	8	🐾
20	Northface	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	8	🐾
21	Northface	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	8	🐾
22	Northface	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	8	🐾
23	Northface	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	8	🐾
24	Northface	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	8	🐾
25	Northface	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	8	🐾
26	Northface	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	8	🐾
27	Northface	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	25 ft	8	♿ 🐾
29	Northface	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	25 ft	8	♿ 🐾
33	Northface	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	25 ft	8	♿ 🐾
34	Northface	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	25 ft	8	♿ 🐾
35	Northface	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	25 ft	8	♿ 🐾
36	Northface	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	25 ft	8	♿ 🐾
001	Southslope	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	8	🐾
002	Southslope	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	8	🐾
003	Southslope	Management	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	8	🐾
004	Southslope	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	25 ft	8	♿ 🐾
005	Southslope	Management	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	8	🐾
006	Southslope	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	8	♿ 🐾
007	Southslope	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	8	🐾
008	Southslope	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	8	🐾
009	Southslope	Standard Electric	—	Gravel	—	35 ft	16	🐾
010	Southslope	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	16	🐾
011	Southslope	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	8	🐾
012	Southslope	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	8	🐾
013	Southslope	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	8	♿ 🐾
014	Southslope	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	8	🐾
015	Southslope	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	8	🐾
016	Southslope	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	8	🐾
017	Southslope	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	8	🐾
018	Southslope	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	8	🐾
019	Southslope	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	8	🐾
020	Southslope	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	8	🐾
021	Southslope	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	20 ft	8	🐾
022	Southslope	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	20 ft	8	🐾
023	Southslope	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	8	🐾
024	Southslope	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	26 ft	8	🐾
025	Southslope	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	8	🐾
026	Southslope	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	8	🐾
027	Southslope	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	8	🐾

Getting there

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

38.19917, -86.59833 · 38°11'57.0"N 86°35'54.0"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in	3.7	3.4	4.8	5.2	5.7	4.7	4.3	3.0	3.5	3.7	3.9	4.1

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

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. Annual Boat/Day Use Pass: $50.00 each (sticker must be applied to the windshield of the registered vehicle) $30.00 each additional in the same household. May be used at Hardin Ridge, Indian-Celina and Tipsaw Recreation Areas.

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

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Common questions about Indian Celina Lake

Can you reserve a site at Indian Celina Lake?: Yes, Indian Celina Lake is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Indian Celina Lake have?: 102 sites in total, of which 59 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Indian Celina Lake?: 35 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Indian Celina Lake?: Yes, pets are allowed at Indian Celina Lake.
Does Indian Celina Lake have hookups?: Electric, Water.
Are campfires allowed at Indian Celina Lake?: Campfires are allowed at Indian Celina Lake. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Indian Celina Lake

Tipsaw Lake 4.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Buzzard Roost Campground 9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Saddle Lake Campground 10.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
German Ridge Campground 16.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
North Face Loop 0.5 mi · Campground
South Slope Loop 0.7 mi · Campground
Catbrier Loop 4.8 mi · Campground
Goldenrod Loop 4.9 mi · Campground
Primrose Loop 4.9 mi · Campground
Jackpine Loop 5 mi · Campground
Dogwood Loop 5.2 mi · Campground
Mano Point Fishing Area 11.7 mi · Facility

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Contact

Phone 812-843-4880
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.

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