Indian Celina Lake
Hoosier National Forest — lakeside, hiking
Location: Bangor, IN, IN
Price: From $24 per night
Price range: $24–$52 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (132 reviews)
Season: Year-round
The Indian-Celina Lake Recreation Area is a tranquil getaway in the midst of the Hoosier National Forest. Both the Celina and Indian Lakes are within the area, offering camping, boating, fishing and hiking, as well as tours of a historic site. Special Places on the Hoosier National Forest Brooks Cabin Buffalo Trace Carnes Mill Site Clover Lick Barrens Hickory Ridge Lookout Tower Initial Point Lick Creek African American Settlement The Jacob Rickenbaugh Homestead Wesley Chapel Gulf Indian and Cel
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Electric Hookups, Boat Launch
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Indian-Celina Lake offers tranquil camping in Hoosier National Forest with two fishing lakes, boat ramps open year-round, and well-maintained facilities. Google reviewers praise the clean facilities, attentive camp hosts, beautiful sites, and excellent hiking trails.
Wildlife alert: North American River Otter, Bobcat, Scarlet Tanager, Indigo Bunting, Eastern Milksnake, and Eastern Box Turtle present in area. Spiders noted by campers on trails.
Insider tips for Indian Celina Lake: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Bring your own water and power if RV camping, as most sites have no hookups Accessible fishing pier available on Celina Lake
Skip Indian Celina Lake if: You need full RV hookups — no hookups at most sites, suitable only for self-contained RVs. You require hot showers — cold water reported by campers. You're sensitive to poison ivy — noted at some sites.
Best time to visit Indian Celina Lake: Year-round — Campground operates year-round; boat ramps open year-round.
Nearby campgrounds: Tipsaw Lake (Bangor, IN), Buzzard Roost Campground (Magnet, IN), Saddle Lake Campground (Gatchel, IN), German Ridge Campground (Cannelton, IN).
Cell Phone Coverage at Indian Celina Lake
Cell signal at Indian Celina Lake (Bangor, IN): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
The Indian-Celina Lake Recreation Area is a tranquil getaway in the midst of the Hoosier National Forest. Both the Celina and Indian Lakes are within the area, offering camping, boating, fishing and hiking, as well as tours of a historic site. Special Places on the Hoosier National Forest Brooks Cabin Buffalo Trace Carnes Mill Site Clover Lick Barrens Hickory Ridge Lookout Tower Initial Point Lick Creek African American Settlement The Jacob Rickenbaugh Homestead Wesley Chapel Gulf Indian and Celina lakes are two of four fishing lakes along Highway 37.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Bring your own water and power if RV camping, as most sites have no hookups
Accessible fishing pier available on Celina Lake
Campground operates year-round; boat ramps open year-round
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From St. Crois, Indiana, travel south on State Route 37 about 2 miles to the Indian-Celina Recreation Area sign. Turn right and continue to the campground.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Hoosier National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Hoosier National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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