Indian Celina Lake

Hoosier National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundHoosier NF / BloomingtonIndiana⭐ 4.6 (162)

🟢 8 open windows as of Sep 14 — soonest Tue Sep 15–Fri Sep 18

Availability checked 11h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 63 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 11h ago.

📈 CampSage caught 5 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Indian Celina Lake in Indiana has 8 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Tue Sep 15–Fri Sep 18. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Tue Sep 15 – Fri Sep 183 nightsbook these dates →opened 11h ago👥 25 in a row, Northface #03–Northface #27 next to each othersites Northface #009, #01, #014, #018, #03, #031, #032, #04, #05, #06, #07, #08, #10, #11, #12, #13, #15, #16, #17, #19, #20, #21, #22, #23, #24, #25, #26, #27, #29, #33, #34, #35, #36, Southslope #001, #004, #006, #007, #008, #009, #011, #012, #013, #014, #015, #016, #017, #018, #020, #022, #023, #024, #025, #026, #027

Tue Sep 15 – Thu Sep 172 nightsbook these dates →opened 11h agosites Southslope #010, #019, #021

Wed Sep 16 – Sat Sep 193 nightsbook these dates →opened 11h agosites Northface #02

Fri Sep 18 – Mon Sep 213 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 9 in a row, Northface #01–Northface #009 next to each othersites Southslope #002, Northface #009, #01, #02, #03, #032, #04, #05, #06, #07, #08, #11, #12, #13, #15, #16, #17, #19, #20, #21, #22, #23, #24, #25, #26, #27, #33, #34, #35, #36, Southslope #001, #004, #006, #007, #008, #009, #011, #012, #013, #015, #016

Fri Sep 25 – Mon Sep 283 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites Northface #014, #018, #031, #10, #29, Southslope #014, #017, #023, #025, #027

Fri Oct 9 – Mon Oct 123 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites Southslope #010, #018

Fri Oct 16 – Mon Oct 193 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 Southslope #021 & Southslope #022 next to each othersites Southslope #021, #022

Fri Oct 23 – Mon Oct 263 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites Southslope #020

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite Northface #009 — Southslope 9 — **Site Northface #009** · Southslope 9Nancy Myers

Campsite Northface #014 — Site 14 Northface — **Site Northface #014** · Site 14 NorthfaceNancy Myers

Campsite Northface #014 — Northface Site 14 — **Site Northface #014** · Northface Site 14Nancy Myers

Campsite Northface #018 — Southslope 18 — **Site Northface #018** · Southslope 18Nancy Myers

Campsite Northface #03 — Southslope 3 — **Site Northface #03** · Southslope 3Nancy Myers

Campsite Northface #031 — Northface Site 31 — **Site Northface #031** · Northface Site 31Nancy Myers

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest charging: 11.9 mi — none of the stations on record within 25 mi is identified as DC fast, so arrive with range to spare.

🔌 Charging station11.9 midirections →

🔌 Tesla Destination Charger18.2 midirections →

🔌 ChargePoint20.4 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about March 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 23 openings at Indian Celina Lake over the last 30 days, on 23 separate days, most of them for stays 1–9 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $24–$52/nightStandard ElectricStandard Nonelectric🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking

Ratings

4.6★★★★★162 ratings

5★113

4★32

3★14

2★2

1★1

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T2.4/4

T-Mobile2.4/4

Verizon2.2/4

Sprint retired2.3/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Indian Celina Lake FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Indian Celina Lake?

Indian Celina Lake in Indiana takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Indian Celina Lake?

Campsite fees at Indian Celina Lake run about $24–$52/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Indian Celina Lake when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Indian Celina Lake often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Indian Celina Lake?

CampSage's scans caught 23 openings at Indian Celina Lake over the last 30 days, on 23 separate days, most of them for stays 1–9 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Indian Celina Lake a good campground?

Indian Celina Lake holds an average rating of 4.6/5 from 162 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Indian Celina Lake?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Indian Celina Lake, AT&T rates highest at 2.4 out of 5 from 54 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Indian Celina Lake located?

Indian Celina Lake is located in Hoosier NF / Bloomington, Indiana. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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