Indian Celina Lake

Hosted by USDA Forest Service

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The Indian-Celina Lake Recreation Area is a tranquil getaway in the midst of the Hoosier National Forest. Both Celina and Indian Lakes are within the area, offering camping, boating, fishing and hiking, as well as tours of a historic site. Indian and Celina are two of four fishing lakes along Highway 37, with many miles of shoreline and coves for pan fishing. 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 behind the historic house. The Two Lakes Loop National Recreation Trail encircles both lakes and winds through many acres of natural and peaceful forests; it is 16 miles, but can encompass multiple shorter day hikes. The area offers dozens of individual campsites divided into two loops, available for tent and RV camping. Utility hookups are available at some sites and the parking surfaces are paved. Each site is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills, and accessible flush toilets, showers and drinking water are provided. A day-use area with picnic tables provides access to the nearby boat ramp, and picnic tables are also available at the historic site. The area lies in south-central Indiana, in a dense hardwood and pine forest, on 152-acre Indian and 164-acre Celina lakes. A variety of wildlife makes its home in the area. Other special places on the Hoosier National Forest include Brooks Cabin, Buffalo Trace, Carnes Mill Site, Clover Lick Barrens, Hickory Ridge Lookout Tower, Initial Point, the Lick Creek African American Settlement, the Jacob Rickenbaugh Homestead and Wesley Chapel Gulf.

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Northface · STANDARD NONELECTRIC · Overnight

Max Num of People: 8
Pets Allowed: Yes
Capacity/Size Rating: Single
Max Vehicle Length: 35
Campfire Allowed: Yes
Shade: Full

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Bristow, IN

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Amenities

Accessible campsites
2 sites
BBQ
Campfires allowed
Electric hookups
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Shade
Water hookups

Rules & policies

Check-in
2:00 PM
Check-out
12:00 PM
People per site
Up to 8
Vehicles per site
Up to 2
Camping equipment required
Pets allowed

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