CELINA NORTHFACE LOOP
Open year-round with limited services November through March. Full amenities including flush toilets and hot showers operate from early April through October. Reservations available via Recreation.gov.
Heat Advisory issued August 10 at 1:35PM EDT until August 11 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 106 expected. * WHERE...In Indiana, Dubois and Perry Counties. In Kentucky, Hancock, Ohio, Allen, Butler, Logan, Simpson, and Warren Counties. * WHEN...From noon EDT /11 AM CDT/ to 9 PM EDT /8 PM CDT/ Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Rainbow Lake Recreation Area closed Friday, July 31 from sunrise to 1 p.m.
Temporarily closed for maintenance activities
Fireworks are prohibited on Hoosier National Forest
Possessing, discharging or using any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic device is prohibited on national forest system lands.
About
North Face Loop sits within the Indian-Celina Lakes Recreation Area, a tranquil retreat in southern Indiana's Hoosier National Forest. The campground surrounds two small lakes known locally as some of the best fishing spots in Indiana. Each of the 34 sites comes equipped with a picnic table and fire ring with grill, with a mix of standard electric and non-electric options available. The loop features centralized potable water, flush toilets, and hot showers during the peak camping season. During the off-season, vault toilets remain available. Only electric and non-motorized boats are permitted on the lakes, maintaining a peaceful atmosphere for fishing and paddling. An accessible fishing pier on Celina Lake and the historic Rickenbaugh House (open periodically) add to the area's appeal. The campground operates year-round, though services are limited from November through March. Firewood brought to the site must be kiln-dried, bark-removed, or bear an Indiana DNR stamp to prevent the spread of invasive pests.
Directions
From St. Croix, Indiana, travel south on State Route 37 about 2 miles to the Indian-Celina Lakes Recreation Area sign.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $10 - $33 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (812) 837-9453 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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