Equipment & Vehicle Limits
Important sizing constraints for your RV, trailer, or tent setup.
- Max Vehicle Length
- 58
- Max Num of Vehicles
- 2
- Driveway Surface
- Paved
- Driveway Entry
- Back-in
CampsiteRV ELECTRIC✓ Reservable♿ AccessibleElectric (50) + Water
Site 003 — TIPSAW LAKE
TIPSAW LAKE · Indiana · Loop CATB
Campsite 003 at TIPSAW LAKE in Indiana. RV ELECTRIC site. Electric (50), Water available. Maximum 8 people per site. Reservable in advance on Recreation.gov.
38.13539, -86.63682
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Weather at TIPSAW LAKE
Live forecast for the campground. Use it to pack and plan.
Today
Overcast
79°/61°
💧 2%🌬 14mph
↑ 6:14 AM ↓ 4:45 PM
Wed
Heavy Rain
67°/55°
💧 32%🌬 19mph
↑ 6:15 AM ↓ 4:44 PM
Thu
Overcast
67°/49°
🌬 9mph
↑ 6:16 AM ↓ 4:43 PM
Fri
Overcast
59°/40°
💧 1%🌬 10mph
↑ 6:17 AM ↓ 4:42 PM
Sat
Overcast
55°/36°
💧 1%🌬 7mph
↑ 6:19 AM ↓ 4:41 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
👔 What to Wear
- Long-sleeve shirtSynthetic or merino, sun-protective.
- Light shell or windbreakerEven on warm days, wind can chill (avg wind 14 mph).
- Hiking pants or convertibleLayer for variable conditions.
- Trail runners or low bootsComfortable, broken in.
🎒 What to Pack
- WaterBring at least 1L of water; more in heat.
- High-energy snacksA snack for the trail.
- Sun protectionSunscreen, sunglasses, brimmed hat.
- First-aid kitBlister patches, ibuprofen, tape, antiseptic wipes.
- Offline mapDownload your route in advance via Gaia, Caltopo, or OSM-based apps.
- Dry bags for electronicsPhone, camera, and snacks should stay dry.
Recommendations adapt to the current forecast + trail stats. Use them as a starting point — local conditions, your experience, and the time of day you start all matter.
Capacity & Rules
- Max Num of People
- 8
- Min Num of People
- 1
- Capacity/Size Rating
- Single
- Pets Allowed
- Yes
Site Features
- Picnic Table
- Y
- Fire Pit
- Y
- Shade
- Full
- Campfire Allowed
- Yes
How Site 003 Compares
- One of 50 sites at TIPSAW LAKE — 11 of them in the CATB loop.
- Fits vehicles up to 58 ft — longer than 92% of sites here.
- ADA accessible — one of only 4 accessible sites at this campground.
Other sites in the CATB loop
Photos from TIPSAW LAKE
Recreation.gov photos of the campground. Specific site appearance may differ — these show the surrounding area and amenities.
Permitted Equipment
RVTrailer
Booking Tips for Site 003
- Reservation window: Recreation.gov releases bookings up to 6 months ahead — popular sites go in minutes
- Best time to book: 8am local time on the day the window opens
- Cancellation: Recreation.gov refund policies apply — check before booking
- Quiet hours: typically 10pm–6am in federal campgrounds
- Check-in/out: 2:00 PM / 12:00 PM
- Pets: allowed (keep on a 6ft leash, never leave unattended)
- Leave No Trace: pack out all trash, including food scraps