Tipsaw Lake
Open for camping April through October. Some sites are first-come-first-served while others are reservable via Recreation.gov. The swimming beach and bathhouse operate Memorial Day through Labor Day. The boat ramp remains open year-round.
Flood Warning issued July 21 at 6:59PM EDT until July 21 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southeastern Crawford County in south central Indiana... Southern Harrison County in south central Indiana... Northern Perry County in south central Indiana... Northern Breckinridge County in central Kentucky... Central Meade County in central Kentucky... * WHEN...Until 1000 PM EDT /900 PM CDT/. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 659 PM EDT /559 PM CDT/, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Brandenburg, Mount Pleasant, Leopold, Ekron, Mauckport, Alton, Laconia, New Amsterdam and Wolf Creek. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Heat Advisory issued July 21 at 10:39AM EDT until July 21 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
* WHAT...Heat index values of 105 to 110 expected. * WHERE...Portions of Indiana and north central, northwest, and south central Kentucky. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Rainbow Lake closed 7/22/26 from sunrise to 1 p.m.
Staff will be conducting maintenance in the area. This is a temporary closure.
About
Tipsaw Lake Recreation Area sits on the shores of a 131-acre lake in south-central Indiana's Hoosier National Forest. The campground consists of three camping loops offering individual, double, and group sites in a shaded hardwood and pine forest setting. Sites include standard non-electric, single and double electric, and RV electric options. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill, and loops feature centralized flush toilets, hot showers, and potable water. The lake is regarded as one of the best pan fishing spots in southern Indiana, and electric boat motors are permitted. A swimming beach with a modern bathhouse, playground equipment, and horseshoe pits operates Memorial Day through Labor Day. The boat ramp and parking area remain open year-round. A 5.9-mile trail for hiking and mountain biking loops from the day-use area around the lake, featuring scenic overlooks of the lake and valley through varied forest types. Mountain bikers 17 and older must purchase a trail permit. Seven campsites and the East Shelter House are ADA accessible.
Directions
From St. Croix, Indiana, travel south on State Route 37 about 5 miles to the Tipsaw Lake sign. Turn right and continue about 3 miles to the campground. Tipsaw Lake is 3 miles from Interstate 64.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $24 - $80 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 102ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 102ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (812) 837-9453 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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