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Tipsaw Lake

Hoosier National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundHoosier NF / BloomingtonIndiana⭐ 4.5 (148)
Tipsaw Lake
🟢 8 open windows right now — soonest Aug 1–Aug 4
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Tipsaw Lake in Indiana has 8 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Aug 1–Aug 4. 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
Aug 1 – Aug 43 nights👥 group🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 7 sites next to each othersites 👥 ESHL #GS1, 👥 WEST #GS2, CATB #002, CATB #003, CATB #004, CATB #005, CATB #006, CATB #007, CATB #008, CATB #009, CATB #010, Dogwood #024, Dogwood #025, Dogwood #030, Dogwood #031, Dogwood #032, Dogwood #035, JackPine #001, JackPine #002, JackPine #003, JackPine #009, JackPine #010, JackPine #015, JackPine #017, JackPine #018, JackPine #020, JackPine #021, JackPine #023
Aug 1 – Aug 32 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites JackPine #008
Aug 2 – Aug 53 nights👥 groupbook these dates →👥 2 sites next to each othersites 👥 GGRP #GS4, 👥 PGRP #GS5, Dogwood #028, Dogwood #029, Dogwood #033, Dogwood #034, Dogwood #036, JackPine #016, JackPine #019
Aug 3 – Aug 63 nightsbook these dates →sites Dogwood #037, JackPine #022
Aug 4 – Aug 73 nightsbook these dates →sites CATB #001
Aug 4 – Aug 62 nightsbook these dates →sites JackPine #004
Aug 7 – Aug 103 nights👥 group🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 9 sites next to each othersites 👥 ESHL #GS1, 👥 GGRP #GS4, 👥 PGRP #GS5, 👥 WEST #GS2, CATB #003, CATB #006, CATB #007, CATB #008, CATB #010, Dogwood #024, Dogwood #025, Dogwood #029, Dogwood #030, Dogwood #031, Dogwood #032, Dogwood #033, Dogwood #034, Dogwood #035, Dogwood #036, Dogwood #037, JackPine #001, JackPine #003, JackPine #008, JackPine #009, JackPine #015, JackPine #016, JackPine #017, JackPine #018, JackPine #020, JackPine #021, JackPine #022, JackPine #023
Aug 14 – Aug 173 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 2 sites next to each othersites CATB #001, CATB #002, CATB #004, CATB #009, Dogwood #028, JackPine #002, JackPine #004, JackPine #010, JackPine #019
🔭 Planning further ahead?

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

🏕️ About this campground
📍 ~1778 mi from LA💵 $24–$80/nightGroup Shelter ElectricGroup Shelter NonelectricGroup Standard Electric🎒 backcountry🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking
Ratings
4.5★★★★☆148 ratings
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❓ 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.

Is Tipsaw Lake a good campground?

Tipsaw Lake holds an average rating of 4.5/5 from 148 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

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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