Indiana Camping – Campground Reservations

Directions Please use this link to get to the directions page on our website. https://www.nps.gov/indu/planyourvisit/directions.htm Phone 219-395-1882 Activities BIKING, BOATING, CAMPING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, FISHING, HIKING, PICNICKING, VISITOR CENTER, WILDLIFE VIEWING, SWIMMING SITE, INFORMATION SITE, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, PHOTOGRAPHY, SWIMMING, KAYAKING, CANOEING, BEACHCOMBING, BIRDING, WATER ACCESS, EVENING PROGRAMS, GUIDED INTERPRETIVE WALKS, RECREATION PROGRAMS, BACKPACKING, AMPHITHEATER Keywords Related Link(s) Rec Area Info & Images Overview Indiana Dunes National Park hugs 15 miles of the southern shore of Lake Michigan and has much to offer. Whether you enjoy scouting for rare species of birds or flying kites on the sandy beach, the national park’s 15,000 acres will continually enchant you. Hikers will enjoy 50 miles of trails over rugged dunes, mysterious wetlands, sunny prairies, meandering rivers and peaceful forests. Recreation There is no one-size-fits-all trip to the dunes. Each season offers new and different ways to enjoy Indiana Dunes National Park. Spring splashes the

Directions From Bedford, go 7 miles east on US 50. Go north on SR 446 for 12 miles and turn west on Chapel Hill Road and travel 2 miles to the Hardin Ridge Recreation Area. From Bloomington, 46 and 446 intersection, go 14 miles south on SR 446. Turn west on Chapel Hill Road and travel 2 miles to the Hardin Ridge Recreation Area. Phone 812-837-9453 Activities BIKING, BOATING, CAMPING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, FISHING, HIKING, SWIMMING SITE Keywords HARD,HOOSIER NF – FS,Hardin Related Link(s) Rec Area Info & Images Indiana State Road Conditions Indiana State Tourism Forest Service Concessionaire Overview Hardin Ridge is a 1,200-acre recreational complex located on the shores of Monroe Reservoir in Hooiser National Forest. The complex includes six shady campground loops, two picnic areas with shelters, and two rental cabins. The area offers something for everyone, with activities like camping, picnicking, boat launching, swimming, nature walks, and

Directions 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. Phone 812-843-4880 Activities BOATING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, CAMPING, HIKING, HUNTING Keywords INDL,HOOSIER NF – FS Related Link(s) Rec Area Info & Images Indiana State Tourism Forest Service Concessionaire Indiana State Road Conditions 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

Directions From I-74 head west on Highway 52 for 15 miles to Brookville. Continue to State Route 101 North following signs to the Brookville Visitor Center for about a mile. For GPS usage, physical address is 10064 Overlook Rd. Brookville, IN 47012 Phone (765) 647-6701 Activities DAY USE AREA, OBSERVATION SITE Keywords Overlook Related Link(s) Rec Area Info & Images Indiana State Tourism Indiana State Road Conditions Overview The Overlook Shelter is located near the Brookville Lake Dam and the Visitor Center. Visitors enjoy this site for the breathtaking view of Brookville Lake and the Dam. Visitors also enjoy the accessibility of a short walk to the Brookville Lake Visitor Center on the Overlook Trail. Capacity for parking at this site is limited to 76 available parking spaces. The Overlook is a day use area only. There is no camping allowed at this site. Recreation Brookville Lake offers excellent boating,

Directions From I-74 head west on Highway 52 for 15 miles to Brookville. Continue to State Route 101 North following signs to the Tailwater. Phone (765) 647-6701 Activities FISHING, DAY USE AREA Keywords Tailwater #1 Related Link(s) Rec Area Info & Images Indiana State Road Conditions Indiana State Tourism Overview The Tailwater #1 Shelter is located at the base of the Brookville Lake Dam. Visitors enjoy this site for the accessibility to cold water trout fishing in the tailwater and the river access. Shelter #1 is a day use area only. There is no camping allowed at this site. Recreation Brookville Lake offers excellent boating, water skiing, canoeing, and kayaking opportunities. Canoeing, kayaking, and rafting are popular activities in the Whitewater River located directly below the dam. Other recreation opportunities at the lake include hiking, swimming, camping, fishing, hunting, cabin and boat rentals, gun and archery ranges, and horseback riding.

Directions From I-74 head west on Highway 52 for 15 miles to Brookville. Continue to State Route 101 North following signs to the Tailwater Recreation Area. Phone (765) 647-6701 Activities FISHING, PICNICKING, DAY USE AREA Keywords Tailwater #2 Related Link(s) Rec Area Info & Images Indiana State Road Conditions Indiana State Tourism Overview The Tailwater #2 Shelter is located at the base of Brookville Lake Dam. Visitors enjoy the accessibility to cold water trout fishing in the tailwater and the river access offered by this site. Tailwater #2 Shelter is a day use are only. There is no camping allowed at this site. Recreation Brookville Lake offers excellent boating, water skiing, canoeing, and kayaking opportunities. Canoeing, kayaking, and rafting are popular recreation activities in the Whitewater River located directly below the dam. Other recreation opportunities at the lake include hiking, swimming, camping, fishing, hunting, cabin and boat rentals, gun and

Directions From St. Croix, Indiana, travel south on State Route 37 about 5 miles to the Tipsaw Lake sign. Turn right and continue about 3 miles to the campground. Tipsaw Lake is only 3 miles from Interstate 64. Phone 812-843-4891 Activities BIKING, BOATING, CAMPING, FISHING, HIKING, HUNTING, SWIMMING SITE Keywords TIPS,HOOSIER NF – FS Related Link(s) Rec Area Info & Images Indiana State Road Conditions Forest Service Concessionaire Indiana State Tourism 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.