Indian Celina Lake
INDIAN CELINA LAKE
Part of Hoosier National Forest
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.Facilities
The area offers dozens of individual campsites, divided in two loops. Campsites are available for tent and RV camping. Utility hookups are available in some of the sites and the parking surfaces are paved.Each site is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible flush toilets, showers and drinking water are provided. A day-use area is also available, and provides access to the nearby boat ramp. Picnic tables are available there and at the historic site.
Natural Features
The area is located in south-central Indiana, in a dense hardwood and pine forest, on 152-acre Indian and 164-acre Celina lakes. A variety of wildlife make its home in the area.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 of catfish, largemouth bass, bluegill and crappie. The sandstone block, historic Rickenbaugh House was built in 1874 and is open to visitors periodically throughout the year. The home and adjacent historic cemetery are popular among visitors. A variety of hiking trails exist within the area, including the relatively easy, 1 mile Rickenbaugh Interpretive Trail, which is located behind the historic Rickenbaugh House. The Two Lakes Loop National Recreation Trail encircles both Indian and Celina lakes and winds through many acres of natural and peaceful forests. The trail is 16 miles, but can encompass multiple, shorter day hikes.Nearby Attractions
Special Places on the Hoosier National Forest
Lick Creek African American Settlement
Important Notices
- Only electric and non-motorized boats are permitted on the lakes
- Off-road vehicle use is prohibited within the campground
Each campsite fee includes a camping unit (tent,camper) & one vehicle (single sites) and two vehicles (double sites). There is a $8.00 charge per day for the second vehicle, and $8.00 charge per day for any additional vehicle (must be paid at time of check-in). Maximum two vehicles per single site, and four vehicles per double site.
There is a surcharge for the site with electric and water.
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Firewood Restrictions: Any firewood brought onto National Forest System land must meet one of the following requirements to reduce the spread of pests and pathogens that harm the forest ecosystem:
1. It is kiln-dried scrap lumber with no bark.
2. It is from your home or other Indiana location and has all bark removed.
3. It has an Indiana DNR compliance stamp.
Available Activities
- HUNTING - Hunting
- HIKING - Hiking
- CAMPING - Camping
- HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE - Historic Sites
- BOATING - Boating
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.
Contact Information
Phone: 812-843-4880
BA Services Inc.1257 Hammond St.
Bangor, ME 04401 Indian-Celina Lake Recreation Area
20230 St Croix Pl
Bristow, IN 47515
Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site 19, Loop Northface, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 025, Loop Southslope, Type Standard Electric
- Site 021, Loop Southslope, Type Standard Electric
- Site 24, Loop Northface, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 35, Loop Northface, Type Standard Electric
- Site 36, Loop Northface, Type Standard Electric
- Site 001, Loop Southslope, Type Standard Electric
- Site 01, Loop Northface, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop Southslope, Type Standard Electric
- Site 032, Loop Northface, Type Standard Electric
- Site 17, Loop Northface, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 27, Loop Northface, Type Standard Electric
- Site 018, Loop Southslope, Type Standard Electric
- Site 022, Loop Southslope, Type Standard Electric
- Site 06, Loop Northface, Type Standard Electric
- Site 009, Loop Northface, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop Southslope, Type Standard Electric
- Site 008, Loop Southslope, Type Standard Electric
- Site 13, Loop Northface, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 12, Loop Northface, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 34, Loop Northface, Type Standard Electric
- Site 020, Loop Southslope, Type Standard Electric
- Site 017, Loop Southslope, Type Standard Electric
- Site 29, Loop Northface, Type Standard Electric
- Site 014, Loop Northface, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 23, Loop Northface, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 02, Loop Northface, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop Southslope, Type Standard Electric
- Site 024, Loop Southslope, Type Standard Electric
- Site 22, Loop Northface, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop Southslope, Type Standard Electric
- Site 10, Loop Northface, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 07, Loop Northface, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 25, Loop Northface, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop Southslope, Type Standard Electric
- Site 018, Loop Northface, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 11, Loop Northface, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop Southslope, Type Standard Electric
- Site 006, Loop Southslope, Type Standard Electric
- Site 011, Loop Southslope, Type Standard Electric
- Site 007, Loop Southslope, Type Standard Electric
- Site 015, Loop Southslope, Type Standard Electric
- Site 20, Loop Northface, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 026, Loop Southslope, Type Standard Electric
- Site 04, Loop Northface, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 15, Loop Northface, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 03, Loop Northface, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 023, Loop Southslope, Type Standard Electric
- Site 012, Loop Southslope, Type Standard Electric
- Site 33, Loop Northface, Type Standard Electric
- Site 21, Loop Northface, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 16, Loop Northface, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 027, Loop Southslope, Type Standard Electric
- Site 014, Loop Southslope, Type Standard Electric
- Site 031, Loop Northface, Type Standard Electric
- Site 016, Loop Southslope, Type Standard Electric
- Site 26, Loop Northface, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 08, Loop Northface, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 05, Loop Northface, Type Standard Electric
