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Tipsaw Lake Recreation Area

National forest / federal in Branchville, Perry County, Indiana Also known as Tipsaw Lake

Aerial view of Tipsaw Lake Recreation Area
Aerial near the address
USDA NAIP via USGS

National forest / federal with 47 sites

50 amp, Pets welcome, On the water

From the park's website, Oct 2026

Not yet confirmed by phone. Details can change, so check with the park before you go.

47 sites
15 / 30 / 50 amp

Electric service

Rigs up to 40 ft
Seasonal

Camping loops open April through October; 2026 camping closes October 25 at noon and reopens early April 2027. Beach open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Boat ramp, trail and day-use areas open year-round.

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Source: Official website

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Through Recreation.gov

Hoosier National Forest campground on 131-acre Tipsaw Lake with about 47 sites across three loops, including 15 RV electric sites (paved, many 50-amp with water) plus standard, walk-to and group sites. Has showers, a swimming beach with bathhouse, and a boat ramp; open April to late October.

Sites

RV electric (Catbird loop)

Hookups
Water & electric
Power
15 / 50 amp
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
Not listed
Pad
Asphalt
Number of sites
11
Nightly
$38

RV electric (Jack Pine loop)

Hookups
Not listed
Power
15 / 30 / 50 amp
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
35 ft
Pad
Gravel, Asphalt
Number of sites
4
Nightly
$38

Standard electric (single)

Hookups
Not listed
Power
15 / 30 / 50 amp
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
40 ft
Pad
Gravel, Asphalt
Number of sites
11
Nightly
$33

Standard electric (double)

Hookups
Not listed
Power
30 / 50 amp
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
35 ft
Pad
Gravel, Asphalt
Number of sites
5
Nightly
$49

Standard non-electric

Hookups
No hookups
Power
Not listed
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
35 ft
Pad
Gravel
Number of sites
10
Nightly
$24

Walk-to tent sites

Hookups
No hookups
Power
Not listed
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
Not listed
Pad
Gravel
Number of sites
4
Nightly
$24

Group camping sites

Hookups
Not listed
Power
Not listed
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
35 ft
Pad
Asphalt
Number of sites
2
Nightly
$80

What this place offers

  • Bathhouse
  • Showers
  • Lake
  • Beach
  • Fishing
  • Boat ramp
  • Playground
  • Horseshoes
  • Hiking trails
  • Planned activities

What this place offers

  • Bathhouse
  • Showers
  • Lake
  • Beach
  • Fishing
  • Boat ramp
  • Playground
  • Horseshoes
  • Hiking trails
  • Planned activities
  • Accessible sites
  • Picnic table and fire ring with grill at each site
  • Accessible flush toilets
  • 5.9-mile hiking and mountain-bike trail around the lake (bike permit required 17+)
  • Two reservable picnic shelters
  • Electric motors only on the lake
  • Summer interpretive programs

Things to know

Rig rules

  • No RV age limit listed
  • Rigs up to 40 ft

Pets

  • Pets allowed
  • Recreation.gov site details list 'Pets Allowed: Yes'. No pets on the beach.

Arrival

  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 12:00 PM
  • Camping loops open April through October; 2026 camping closes October 25 at noon and reopens early April 2027. Beach open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Boat ramp, trail and day-use areas open year-round.

Included in the rate: Up to 8 people per single site, 16 per double (Recreation.gov); one vehicle per site

Other fees: Extra vehicle $5/night (FS) or $8/day (Recreation.gov). Group camping loops $80/night. Day use $8/vehicle April-October; $50 annual pass. Picnic shelters $59 (electric) / $50 per day.

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Where you'll be

20250 Tipsaw Lake Access Road, Branchville, IN, 47514

Directions

Where this info comes from

  • fs.usda.gov season, 2026 fees, discounts, concessionaire, beach, trails, facilities
  • recreation.gov site list, hookups, amps, lengths, surfaces, check-in/out, pets, booking
  • Indiana Department of Health campground license list
  • OpenStreetMap

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