Sleeping Bear Retreat
2773 S County Rd 1000 W, French-lick, IN, 47432
Last Updated: September 10, 2025
Closed Dates: November 30 - March 1
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Campground Overview
Check In
Check In Time: 2PM | If your already paid, you can go the site you selected. Each site has a sign in front of it as to what it is. (number or animal) Otherwise, Please check-in to the office prior to arriving at your site.
Activities
Fishing, Hiking, Biking, Stargazing, Wildlife Viewing, Backpacking, Volleyball
Rules
maximum length of stay
two weeks is the maximum length of stay.
Pet Rules
We are pet friendly, as long as the pet is friendly! Please keep pets on a leash at all times while on the campground.
Cleanliness and Consideration
Please leave your campsite as you found it and leave no trace. We ask that you are respectful to your surroundings, wildlife, and neighboring campers.
Weather Conditions
First and foremost, you must be prepared for the weather. Watch your weather app and prepare for it. If it's going to rain, prepare to get wet. If it is going to be hot or cold, dress and prepare for it. Sleeping bag, appropriate for weather conditions, as there is no heat or A/C in the Tipis. There are 4 cots in each Tipi, and electricity in two of the Tipis if you want to bring an air mattress. Basically anything that makes you comfortable. Camping is supposed to be a happy time!
Quite time
Quite time is from 10pm to 9am so at this time please keep your loud noises down to a minimum.
fishing
catch and release only fishing.
check in and check out
check in is anytime after 2pm and check out is by noon.
swimming
per insurance there is no swimming in the pond. there is a small creek on property that is a great place for kids to play in.