Natural swimming hole
Tipsaw Lake beach, Hoosier National Forest
Lake · Indiana
About this swimming hole
Tipsaw Lake Recreation Area in the Hoosier National Forest offers a designated swimming beach on its 131-acre lake, with playground equipment and a modern bathhouse. The fully accessible beach mixes sand and sun with a shady grass-covered hillside. Electric motors only keep the lake calm for swimmers and paddlers.
Good to know
| Water type | Lake |
|---|---|
| Water temperature | mid 70s to 80 in summer |
| Depth | shallow beach entry |
| Best season | June-August |
| Fees | Day-use parking fee |
| Reservations required | No |
| Hours | Beach 10am-8pm seasonally |
| Parking | recreation area lot off IN-37 |
| Amenities | swim beach, bathhouse, playground, campground, boat ramp, trails |
| County | Perry County |
| Nearest town | Branchville |
| Safety notes | no lifeguards |
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Official information
Official park / agency page ↗ — check current conditions, fees, and reservations here before you go.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you swim in Tipsaw Lake beach, Hoosier National Forest?
Yes — Tipsaw Lake beach, Hoosier National Forest is listed as a natural swimming spot in Indiana. Reported water temperature: mid 70s to 80 in summer. Heads-up: no lifeguards. There are rarely lifeguards at natural swimming holes — verify conditions locally before you go.
Does Tipsaw Lake beach, Hoosier National Forest require reservations?
No reservations are required at Tipsaw Lake beach, Hoosier National Forest based on current information — but verify before you go.
Is there a fee to visit Tipsaw Lake beach, Hoosier National Forest?
Reported fee info: Day-use parking fee. Fees can change — confirm with the official link.
When is the best time to visit Tipsaw Lake beach, Hoosier National Forest?
The best season is typically June-August.