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INDIAN CELINA LAKE

IN · Hoosier National Forest

INDIAN CELINA LAKE is generally easy to book. Across the 7 months we have reservation data for, difficulty peaks in October (3/10) and eases to its lowest in June (1/10). The heat strip below breaks down every month — pick one for its full odds, lead-time chart, and easier nearby alternatives.

Season at a glance

Booking difficulty by month

12-month reservation season
  1. Jan–
  2. Feb–
  3. Mar–
  4. Apr2
  5. May2
  6. Jun1
  7. Jul1
  8. Aug2
  9. Sep2
  10. Oct3
  11. Nov–
  12. Dec–
1 · Easy10 · Lottery

Midweek tip: in the busiest month (October), arrivals are lightest on Tuesday — shift your dates to improve your odds.

Booking window

When reservations open

Booking window

Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.

For example, sites for April 15, 2027 become bookable on October 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.

Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.

Facilities

Sites & amenities

  • 36 electric sites
  • 1 water hookups
  • 64 RV sites
  • 11 accessible sites
  • Max RV length 35 ft

Activities: CAMPING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, HUNTING, HIKING, BOATING

Fees

How much does it cost to camp at Indian Celina Lake Campground?

Each campsite fee includes a camping unit (tent,camper) & one vehicle (single sites) and two vehicles (double sites). There is a $8.00 charge per day for the second vehicle, and $8.00 charge per day for any additional vehicle (must be paid at time of check-in). Maximum two vehicles per single site, and four vehicles per double site. There is a surcharge for the site with electric and water. Annual Boat/Day Use Pass: $50.00 each (sticker must be applied to the windshield of the registered vehicle) $30.00 each additional in the same household. May be used at Hardin Ridge, Indian-Celina and Tipsaw Recreation Areas.

Fee details as listed on Recreation.gov. Rates and passes change by season, so confirm the current price on Recreation.gov before you book.

Location

Where it is