Camping near Perry, Indiana

Camping near Perry, Indiana includes 14 public campgrounds on record, 4 reservable and 10 first-come. All are run by the U.S. Forest Service.

Buzzard Roost Campground

Camping near Perry at a glance

Public campgrounds
14 (14 National Forest)
Getting a site
4 reservable and 10 first-come
Cost
Lowest posted fee at Saddle Lake Rec. Area: "$5 per night, paid at the self-service pay station located within the campground. Exact cash or checks accepted."
Elevation
519 ft (Tipsaw Lake) to 745 ft (Indian Celina Recreation Area), 14 of 14 on record
Season
2 seasonal with posted dates
Campsites
85 across the 4 campgrounds that state a count
RVs
2 take RVs; hookups at Tipsaw Goldenrod Group Site and Tipsaw Lake; longest stated RV length 102 ft (Tipsaw Lake)
Buzzard Roost Campground Perry · National Forest · Reservable
Sites
5
Season
Not on record
Fee
No fee for camping or day use parking
Celina Northface Loop Perry · National Forest · First-come
Sites
Not on record
Season
Not on record
Fee
Peak Season (Early April - Late October)
Celina Southslope Loop Perry · National Forest · First-come
Sites
Not on record
Season
Not on record
Fee
Peak Season (Early April - Late October)
German Ridge Campground Perry · National Forest · Reservable
Sites
20
Season
Not on record
Fee
$8 per night, paid at the self-service pay station located within the campground. Exact cash or checks accepted.
Indian Celina Recreation Area Perry · National Forest · First-come
Sites
Not on record
Season
Not on record
Fee
Peak Season (Early April - Late October)
Saddle Lake Campground Perry · National Forest · Reservable
Sites
13
Season
Not on record
Fee
Not on record
Saddle Lake Rec. Area Perry · National Forest · First-come
Sites
Not on record
Season
Not on record
Fee
$5 per night, paid at the self-service pay station located within the campground. Exact cash or checks accepted.
Tipsaw Catbrier R.v. Loop Perry · National Forest · First-come
Sites
Not on record
Season
Not on record
Fee
Visit Recreation.gov for the latest fee schedule
Tipsaw Dogwood Loop Perry · National Forest · First-come
Sites
Not on record
Season
Not on record
Fee
Visit Recreation.gov for the latest fee schedule
Tipsaw Goldenrod Group Site Perry · National Forest · First-come
Sites
Not on record
Season
Early April to Late October
Fee
Visit Recreation.gov for the latest fee schedule
Tipsaw Jackpine Loop Perry · National Forest · First-come
Sites
Not on record
Season
Not on record
Fee
Visit Recreation.gov for the latest fee schedule
Tipsaw Lake Perry · National Forest · Reservable
Sites
47
Season
Not on record
Fee
Not on record
Tipsaw Primrose Group Site Perry · National Forest · First-come
Sites
Not on record
Season
Early April to Late October
Fee
Visit Recreation.gov for the latest fee schedule
Tipsaw Recreation Area Perry · National Forest · First-come
Sites
Not on record
Season
Not on record
Fee
Peak Season (Early April - Late October)

Common questions

Where can I camp around Perry, IN?

14 public campgrounds are on record near Perry: Buzzard Roost Campground, Celina Northface Loop, Celina Southslope Loop, German Ridge Campground, and 10 more. 10 are first-come, first-served with no reservations and 4 book through Recreation.gov.

Where can I camp with an RV near Perry, IN?

2 campgrounds near Perry take RVs: Tipsaw Goldenrod Group Site and Tipsaw Lake. Tipsaw Goldenrod Group Site and Tipsaw Lake have hookups.

Where can I go tent camping near Perry, IN?

Tipsaw Lake lists tent or walk-in sites on record.

When is camping season near Perry, IN?

Of the 2 seasonal campgrounds with posted dates, most open in April (2 of 2) and close in October (2 of 2). Each campground's own dates are in the table.