Indian-Celina Lake Recreation Area
Tell City, Indiana(View other Tell City area campgrounds)
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Ownership: US Forest ServiceOfficial website: fs.fed.us
Posted by: MountainMan on January 2, 2006
Description
The Indian and Celina Recreation Area is a tranquil get-away in the midst of the Hoosier National Forest. The recreation area contains Celina Lake (164 ac.) and Indian Lake (152 ac.). It is located 3 miles south of Interstate 64 off State Highway 37. The recreation area offers camping, electric motor boating, fishing, and hiking, as well as a interesting historical site.This area is operated by a concessionaire who leases the area from the U.S. Forest Service.Directions
It is located 3 miles south of Interstate 64 off State Highway 37.Activities
Hiking, boating, fishing.Guidebooks
- The Unofficial Guide to the Best RV and Tent Campgrounds in the Great Lakes States: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin
- The U.S.A. Comprehensive Public Camping Guide (Lower 48), Vol. 7: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Tennessee, Wisconsin
Services
Indian-Celina includes 63 individual sites divided into two loops. Each loop contains centralized water, flush toilets, hot showers, and a recharge table for electric boat motors. A selection of single or extra large, electric or non-electric sites are available in this shady campground. (See the diagram below for a detailed map of campground.) All the sites in South Slope are electric, and sites 6, 28,29, and 30 in North Face are electric.The campground is open from 4/15 to 10/15 with all services. However, the North Face Loop is open year-round, although there are no electric hookups or water available from 12/1 through 4/1. Vault toilets are available. South Face Loop is closed during the winter months. A maximum of 2 vehicles (1 parks free) and 8 persons are allowed in single sites and 4 vehicles (2 park free) and 16 persons in double sites. An additional $4/vehicle fee is charged for extra vehicles. Some campsites may be reserved through the reservation system. Camping sites may not be reserved after 10/15. Camping is otherwise available on a first come basis.Reservation info
Fees
Camping fees are $15.00 for non-electric sites, and $18 for electric sites. One vehicle is included in site fees. Extra vehicles are $4 each. With Golden passports a single family non electric site is $7.50, and an electric site is $10.50. Double sitesPhotos from Indian-Celina Lake Recreation Area
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