Tipsaw Lake

Hoosier National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundHoosier NF / BloomingtonIndiana⭐ 4.5 (157)

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

Availability checked 10h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 50 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 9h ago.

📈 CampSage caught 8 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Tipsaw Lake in Indiana has 10 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 nights👥 groupbook these dates →👥 10 in a row, Dogwood #028–Dogwood #037 next to each othersites 👥 ESHL #GS1, 👥 PGRP #GS5, 👥 WEST #GS2, CATB #003, #005, #006, #008, #010, Dogwood #024, #025, #028, #029, #030, #031, #032, #033, #034, #035, #036, #037, JackPine #001, #003, #004, #009, #010, #015, #016, #017, #018, #019, #020, #021, #022, #023

Tue Sep 15 – Thu Sep 172 nights👥 groupbook these dates →opened 10h agosites 👥 GGRP #GS4

Wed Sep 16 – Sat Sep 193 nightsbook these dates →sites JackPine #002

Fri Sep 18 – Mon Sep 213 nights👥 group🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 7 in a row, JackPine #017–JackPine #023 next to each othersites 👥 PGRP #GS5, 👥 WEST #GS2, CATB #003, #006, #008, Dogwood #024, #025, #028, #030, #031, #032, #033, #035, #036, JackPine #001, #002, #003, #004, #010, #015, #017, #018, #019, #020, #021, #022, #023

Sun Sep 20 – Wed Sep 233 nightsbook these dates →👥 CATB #001 & CATB #002 next to each othersites CATB #001, #002, #007, JackPine #008

Mon Sep 21 – Thu Sep 243 nightsbook these dates →sites CATB #004

Tue Sep 22 – Fri Sep 253 nightsbook these dates →sites CATB #009

Fri Sep 25 – Mon Sep 283 nights👥 group🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 CATB #001 & CATB #002 next to each othersites 👥 ESHL #GS1, CATB #001, #002, #007, #010, Dogwood #029, #037, JackPine #008, #016

📷 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 ESHL #GS1 — East Shelter Tipasw Beach — **Site ESHL #GS1** · East Shelter Tipasw BeachNancy Myers

Campsite ESHL #GS1 — East Shelter Tipsaw Beach — **Site ESHL #GS1** · East Shelter Tipsaw BeachNancy Myers

Campsite WEST #GS2 — West Shelter Non-Electric — **Site WEST #GS2** · West Shelter Non-ElectricNancy Myers

Campsite CATB #003 — Jackpine 3 post — **Site CATB #003** · Jackpine 3 postJuli Smith

Campsite CATB #003 — Jackpine 3 halfway down spur & electric — **Site CATB #003** · Jackpine 3 halfway down spur & electricJuli Smith

Campsite CATB #005 — Jackpine 5 Managers campsite — **Site CATB #005** · Jackpine 5 Managers campsiteJuli Smith

Campsite CATB #006 — Jackpine 6 hosts campsite — **Site CATB #006** · Jackpine 6 hosts campsiteJuli Smith

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest charging: 10.1 mi — none of the stations on record within 25 mi is identified as DC fast, so arrive with range to spare.

🔌 Charging station10.1 midirections →

🔌 Tesla Destination Charger15.4 midirections →

🔌 Ford Motor Company19.7 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 Tipsaw Lake over the last 30 days, on 21 separate days, most of them for stays 1–6 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–$80/nightGroup Shelter ElectricGroup Shelter NonelectricGroup Standard Electric🎒 backcountry🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking

Ratings

4.5★★★★★156 ratings

5★109

4★25

3★15

2★6

1★1

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

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon2.1/4

T-Mobile1.7/4

AT&T0.9/4

Sprint retired0.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Tipsaw Lake FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Tipsaw Lake?

Tipsaw 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 Tipsaw Lake?

Campsite fees at Tipsaw Lake run about $24–$80/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

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

Popular campgrounds like Tipsaw 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 Tipsaw Lake?

CampSage's scans caught 23 openings at Tipsaw Lake over the last 30 days, on 21 separate days, most of them for stays 1–6 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 Tipsaw Lake a good campground?

Tipsaw Lake holds an average rating of 4.5/5 from 157 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Tipsaw Lake?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Tipsaw Lake, Verizon rates highest at 2.1 out of 5 from 68 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Tipsaw Lake located?

Tipsaw 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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