The Indian-Celina Lake Recreation Area is a tranquil getaway in the midst of the Hoosier National Forest. The area offers dozens of individual campsites, divided in two loops. The area is located in south-central Indiana, in a dense hardwood and pine forest, on 152-acre Indian and 164-acre Celina lakes.
reservation Window
11 Months
max Stay
14 nights
Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.
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.
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.
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.
Special Places on the Hoosier National Forest Brooks Cabin Buffalo Trace Carnes Mill Site Clover Lick Barrens Hickory Ridge Lookout Tower Initial Point Lick Creek African American Settlement The Jacob Rickenbaugh Homestead Wesley Chapel Gulf
Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.
A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.
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35 ft
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35 ft
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35 ft
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8
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35 ft
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8
people
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Southslope
35 ft
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8
people
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Southslope
35 ft
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8
people
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8
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Southslope
35 ft
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8
people
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Southslope
20 ft
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8
people
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Northface
35 ft
vehicle
8
people
Full
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Southslope
35 ft
vehicle
8
people
Full
shade
Southslope
35 ft
vehicle
8
people
Full
shade
Northface
35 ft
vehicle
8
people
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Northface
35 ft
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16
people
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Southslope
35 ft
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16
people
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Southslope
26 ft
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8
people
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Southslope
20 ft
vehicle
8
people
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shade
Northface
35 ft
vehicle
8
people
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shade
Southslope
35 ft
vehicle
8
people
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Southslope
25 ft
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8
people
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Southslope
35 ft
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8
people
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Southslope
35 ft
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8
people
Full
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