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Tipsaw Lake

Hoosier National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundHoosier NF / BloomingtonIndiana⭐ 4.5 (163)
Tipsaw Lake
🔕 No openings right now — get a free cancellation alert
🐕 Dogs allowed — all 50 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.
Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 9d ago.
📈 CampSage caught 1 cancellation here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
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💡 In short

Tipsaw Lake in Indiana is fully booked on Recreation.gov right now. Campsites here open up when other campers cancel their reservations. Set a free CampSage cancellation alert and we'll email you the instant a spot frees up, so you can grab it before it's rebooked.

⚡ 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 April 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 18 openings at Tipsaw Lake over the last 30 days, on 18 separate days, most of them for stays 1–3 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.

Ratings

4.5★★★★★163 ratings
5★115
4★26
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-Mobile1.8/4
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 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 18 openings at Tipsaw Lake over the last 30 days, on 18 separate days, most of them for stays 1–3 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 163 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 71 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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