Campground

Indian Celina Lake

Hoosier National Forest
Near Saint Croix, Indiana

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.

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.

Recreation Sites

  • Standard Electric
  • Standard Nonelectric
  • Management
  • Overnight

Activities

  • Hunting
  • Hiking
  • Camping
  • Historic & Cultural Site
  • Boating

Amenities

  • Playground
  • Showers
  • Tent Pad
  • Fire Pit
  • Picnic Table
  • BBQ
  • Electricity Hookup
  • Accessible Occupant Message
  • Accessibility

Nearby Attractions

Getting Here

Latitude
38° 11' 57.0001" N
Longitude
86° 35' 53.9999" W
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.

Need to Know

  • Only electric and non-motorized boats are permitted on the lakes
  • Off-road vehicle use is prohibited within the campground

  • 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

  • Firewood Restrictions: Any firewood brought onto National Forest System land must meet one of the following requirements to reduce the spread of pests and pathogens that harm the forest ecosystem: 

    1. It is kiln-dried scrap lumber with no bark. 

    2. It is from your home or other Indiana location and has all bark removed. 

    3. It has an Indiana DNR compliance stamp.

    • Contact Information

    BA Services Inc.
    1257 Hammond St.
    Bangor, ME 04401
    Indian-Celina Lake Recreation Area
    20230 St Croix Pl
    Bristow, IN 47515

    For campground inquiries, please call: 812-843-4880

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