Tipsaw Lake Campground

In

Hoosier National Forest

·

50%

22 sites · RV, Tent

If you have a laundry list of activities you’d like to slice a big red pen through, Tipsaw Lake Recreation Area and Campground is guaranteed to fulfill all your needs. Fish in the 131 acre Tipsaw Lake, hike endless trails, have a killer picnic bash, and enjoy the perks of lakeside chillin’. For overnight stays, the Dogwood and Jackpine Loops are perfect for pitching a tent or pulling in your RV. The Goldenrod and Primrose Loops are designed for massive tribes and can hold up to sixty-five. We know where your next beer-mitzvah is going to be held, wink wink.

What this place offers

Campfire allowed

No pets allowed

Showers

Toilets

Potable water

Picnic tables

No sewage hookups

No electric hookups

22 sites

RV, Tent

Explore 553 campgrounds near Hoosier National Forest

Scanning sold-out campgrounds every 15 seconds. Get notified the moment Tipsaw Lake Campground becomes available.

Available campgrounds nearby

Top-rated for location, privacy, and amenities near Hoosier National Forest

Camp Escape

42mi from Tipsaw Lake Campground · 6 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Louisville, KY

Rustic Camping Near Jefferson County Forestry & Tom Wallace Park Welcome to our 5-acre corner lot, a unique mix of rural charm and city convenience. This primitive campsite is perfect for those looking to disconnect and experience nature while still being close to modern amenities. What to Expect: 🌿 Scenic & Secluded – Our property borders Jefferson County Forestry, with an entrance just 1 mile away, offering miles of trails and outdoor adventures. We’re also near Tom Wallace Park, a great spot for hiking and fishing. 🔥 True Off-Grid Camping – This is a bring-your-own-gear site. No water, electricity, or showers—just you, your supplies, and the great outdoors. A fire pit is provided, and there’s a shared porta potty for convenience. 🚜 A Working Farm Community – Expect to see and hear a mix of country and city life. You may hear wildlife, passing trains, tractors, gunfire from Knob Creek Range, and nearby neighbors working their land. It’s all part of the experience of staying in an authentic rural setting. 🏡 Tiny Home Retreat – Escape to your cozy tiny home retreat nestled on 15 private acres just outside Louisville. This 200 sq ft camper-to-tiny home conversion blends rustic charm with modern convenience. Perfect for adventure seekers and nature lovers, this cozy space offers a peaceful and unique retreat. 🏙️ Convenient Location – Though it feels like a getaway, we’re just 5 minutes from Kroger, Walmart, and a variety of restaurants. Downtown Louisville is a 30-minute drive, and we’re 15 minutes from Fort Knox. If you’re looking for an authentic, off-grid camping adventure close to both nature and the city, this is the spot for you! 🌲🏕️

Happy Hollow Homestead

25mi from Tipsaw Lake Campground · 24 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Marengo, IN

- Voted best Hipcamp in Indiana for 7 years. - Listed on Rachael Ray Magazine's "8 of America's Coolest Campgrounds" We offer a "Camping Cabin", The "Cozy Camping Cottage" or tent camping in Black Walnut Grove, in an open field, in the woods, or a shady grove. We like to interact with people or you can keep to yourself and have a quiet getaway in the woods. Sorry, but the tree house isn't available to rent since it is my home. I may rent it out in the future. Also in progress is the "Dome" We are on a solar powered, off the grid 30 acre homestead that has 24 acres of wooded land and 6 acres of groomed land. Come explore our land and relax in the "Tree Web", see the 2 story tree house that I live in, have fun on the tire swing, or just sit and enjoy all that nature has to offer. You can explore our interesting topography that has close to 100 foot of elevation changes, our (mostly) dry creek system that starts with 2 springs that drain into 3 sinkholes or walk 3 miles of trails (if you follow each trail from end to end). We love groups - Host your event here or have a group gathering with all your friends and family. We have spaces large enough to host hundreds of people. We welcome pets for camping, but no pets allow in the Camping Cabin. Also be aware that we have 2 friendly dogs on the land that roam freely. - 3.5 miles to Marengo Cave - 7 miles to the Blue River (canoes, rafting and swimming) - 30 minutes to Patoka Lake - 37 miles west of Louisville - 13 miles north of Interstate 64

Cabins at Guthrie Meadows

47mi from Tipsaw Lake Campground · 4 sites · Lodging · Bedford, IN

Our cabins sits on 100 acres. Our cabins have AC/Heat. A dry sink are in each cabin are provided. Roast hotdogs over your private fire pit as a fire pit is just outside the cabin along with private picnic table. We have a shower bathroom house. You provide your own towel, and soap products. Dogs are allowed but must be on a leash and under your control at all times. Privy's are found just outside the cabin. We have miles of hiking trails and several spring fed creeks so take your hiking boots off and wade in the clean cool water. Stars are in abundance at Guthrie Meadows so star gazing is a must!

Live.Love.Lake

42mi from Tipsaw Lake Campground · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · Leitchfield, KY

Relax, unwind, and take in the wonderful sights and sounds of nature with the beautiful river running through the backyard. Enjoy the firepit and quiet forest surroundings with your loved ones in our two bedroom, one bath home. Beautiful scenery from newly installed windows, bunk bed with additional roll out bed and sleeper couch, as well as coffee bar and private parking await you! As of Nov. 2022, the river is currently down in level due to winter but still a beautiful feature to see.

Full hook up, near Expo & Derby

50mi from Tipsaw Lake Campground · 1 site · RV · Louisville, KY

Located on private property, with a graveled, leveled and flat parking pad. Full hook-up with water, sewer, electric, trash, wifi and a firepit. Options for wood bundles, hydration/snack basket and smore kits are available. Just let us know what you need and we will do our best to make it happen! Grassy yard off the gravel pad, basketball hoop out back. This is a great location 2 miles from the airport, 1 mile from the Expo Center and 4 miles from Churchill Downs. Grocery, restaurants, liquor stores and coffee shop near by.

Tar Springs 2

24mi from Tipsaw Lake Campground · 13 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Cloverport, KY

Historic property once a health resort in the 1840's, lodging rooms available, men's and women's restrooms and showers, lockers, kitchenette, optional breakfast, private 16 acre lake, fishing and boats available, dock, natural springs and rock formations enclose the valley, hiking, camping sites and primitive camping available. Original property was considered for a training camp facility for Mohammed Ali. For your safety, no arrivals after dark.

Buck Creek Sanctuary

32mi from Tipsaw Lake Campground · 20 sites · Tents, RVs · Elizabeth, IN

Welcome to Buck Creek Sanctuary, a 58-acre botanical, wildlife and human sanctuary located near Elizabeth, Indiana. A place where people can connect with nature, each other, and themselves. “There are no unsacred places; there are only sacred places and desecrated places” -Wendell Berry Buck Creek Sanctuary is a place to return to the sacred. Buck Creek Sanctuary is designed to help bring the scared back into our everyday lives Ken’s guiding truth is that we are part of nature and must find our part to play within it by honoring all things as being sacred. He dedicates his life to personal growth, consciousness raising, health, and healing of the planet. He wants to share Buck Creek Sanctuary with others to allow them to connect with nature and the sacredness of all things.

Sleeping Bear Retreat

26mi from Tipsaw Lake Campground · 11 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · French Lick, IN

Sleeping Bear Retreat is located on over 60 beautifully wooded acres in scenic French Lick, Indiana. Whether you are looking for a quiet weekend getaway, a low cost family vacation, or a group stay, we are the place for you. We are pet friendly, as long as the pet is friendly, and on a leash.

Ambers Acres

31mi from Tipsaw Lake Campground · 4 sites · RVs · Fredericksburg, IN

Hi Hipcampers! This site offers full water, sewer, and electric hookups. Want to see a working farm? Want to wake up to animals grazing? Come stay at Ambers Acres! The pasture your ssite is nestled in, has goats and possibly cows at all times! That doesn’t mean you won’t see rabbits and squirrels running around also! Keep an eye out for the occasional turkey and deer also! We are just a few miles from the Old Mill Canoe Rental on the Blue River, Buffalo Trace Park, and Cave Country Canoe rentals.

Canyon View Quarry

41mi from Tipsaw Lake Campground · 1 site · Tent, RV · Georgetown, IN

This unique 2 acre oasis is the historical quarry; It’s how Quarry Road gets its namesake in southern Indiana! With a 40ft. rock wall that horseshoes around the entire property, experience privacy and serenity. LLC Ranch is situated directly above the underground railroad, the Duncan Tunnel. You can hear the train several time a day traveling through the valley and directly under the quarry. There is a rock driveway entry all the way to our red barn. Rain or shine, the gravel driveway is a perfect location for a van or RV to park. There is a pond and a john boat you can use. The pond is filled with imported Japanese Koi fish that you can also feed. Fish food is always available in the barn! Check in is easy, you will be provided a gate code to enter the red gates. LLC RANCH is located 2 miles from I64 and only 10 minutes from Louisville, KY. We accept only one guest at a time to ensure privacy and space to feel relaxed.

Lake View camping

26mi from Tipsaw Lake Campground · 20 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Reynolds Station, KY

30 years ago this was a pay lake it has been shut down for years. I got it a few years ago for a family getaway. So there is some really nice fish in the lakes. We have a outside kitchen with a gas grill, gas griddle and sink.we also have a sink for your use. There is also a toilet with a flushing toilet.

Brambleberry Permaculture Farm

32mi from Tipsaw Lake Campground · 2 sites · Tents, Lodging · Paoli, IN

Espri and Darren began Brambleberry Permaculture Farm in the fall of 2003 in the beautiful hills of southern Indiana. We are primarily a plant nursery, but also offer permaculture landscaping and farm consultations. We usually have cows, chickens and rabbits, but are currently taking a break from cattle to build better fences lol. We occasionally have peacocks, ducks, pigs or other livestock as well.

More to explore nearby

Be the first to review

Share your experience here to help other campers.

LocationTipsaw Lake Campground, Hoosier National Forest, Indiana, United States

Is anything missing?Suggest edits to improve this listing for fellow campers.

What this place offers

Campfire allowed

No pets allowed

Showers

Toilets

Potable water

Picnic tables

No sewage hookups

No electric hookups

Other campgrounds in Hoosier National Forest

Tipsaw Lake Campground

Tipsaw Lake Campground

22 sites · Tents, RVs · in Hoosier National Forest

All of the sites looked this good at least. Level and easy to back into.

Indian Celina Lake Campground

4.9mi from Tipsaw Lake Campground · 23 sites · Tents, RVs · in Hoosier National Forest

Ferdinand Campground

Ferdinand Campground

12mi from Tipsaw Lake Campground · 57 sites · in Ferdinand State Forest

Patoka Lake Campground

Patoka Lake Campground

17mi from Tipsaw Lake Campground · 445 sites · Tents, RVs · in Patoka Lake

Lincoln State Campground

Lincoln State Campground

20mi from Tipsaw Lake Campground · 299 sites · Tents, RVs · in Lincoln State Park

O'Bannon Woods Campground

O'Bannon Woods Campground

21mi from Tipsaw Lake Campground · 291 sites · Tents, RVs · in O'Bannon Woods State Park

Springs Valley Recreation Area

Springs Valley Recreation Area

25mi from Tipsaw Lake Campground · 6 sites · Tents, RVs · in Hoosier National Forest

Pike Campground

Pike Campground

33mi from Tipsaw Lake Campground · 36 sites · Tents, RVs · in Pike State Forest

North Fork Campground

North Fork Campground

36mi from Tipsaw Lake Campground · 79 sites · Tents, RVs · in Rough River Lake

Axtel Campground

Axtel Campground

37mi from Tipsaw Lake Campground · 153 sites · Tents, RVs · in Rough River Lake

Laurel Branch Campground

Laurel Branch Campground

38mi from Tipsaw Lake Campground · 61 sites · Tents, RVs · in Rough River Lake

Martin Campground

Martin Campground

39mi from Tipsaw Lake Campground · 26 sites · Tents, RVs · in Martin State Forest

Top parks near Tipsaw Lake Campground

Bledsoe Creek Camping State Park

Edgar Evins State Park

Montgomery Bell State Park

Wayne National Forest

Chickasaw State Park

Cumberland Mountain State Park

Fort Pillow State Park

Best camping near me

Best tent camping near me

Best RV camping near me

Best glamping near me

Explore
/
United States
/
Indiana
/
Hoosier National Forest
/
Tipsaw Lake Campground