Sleeping Bear Retreat

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Overview

2773 S County Rd 1000 W, French-lick, IN, 47432

Sleeping Bear Retreat is located on over 50 beautifully wooded acres in scenic French Lick, Indiana. We offer unique stays with our Tipi and Covered Wagon sites, or you can spend the night under the stars in one of our Tent sites. There is fun for all ages - from giant chess and checkers, a 9 hole disc golf course, fishing and more. You can also plan a visit to our paintball and survival games locations.

Whether you are looking for a quiet weekend getaway, a low cost family vacation, or a group stay, we are the place for you! 

Open Dates: March 2 to November 29

Last Updated: 09/01/2026

Rates

Tepees

Our tipis include 4 cots, a picnic table, and charcoal grill. Easy access to the shelter house, as well as community restrooms and showers!

Options Starting Daily Starting Weekly Starting Monthly
Tepees $45.00 $270.00 Choose Your Site
Covered Wagon

Our unique Covered Wagon site has 5 cots, as well as electricity, A/C and space heater.

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Covered Wagon $80.00 $450.00 Choose Your Site
Tent Sites

 Spend the night under the stars in one of our primitive tent camping sites! 

Options Starting Daily Starting Weekly Starting Monthly
Tent Sites - Primitive $20.00 $120.00 Choose Your Site
small Camper

This site is ideal for a smaller camper or pop-up. W/E hookups available! this site has access to a water nozzle, 30 amp and a 110 outlet. no dump station

Options Starting Daily Starting Weekly Starting Monthly
Camper Site - Water & Electric $35.00 $210.00 Choose Your Site
sunset lodge

 this is a quite, small rustic getaway for up to four people with 4 cots, a beautiful few of the woods while setting on the covered deck. 

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sunset lodge $35.00 $245.00 Choose Your Site
fish "modern tepee"

This is my version of a modern tepee, it sleeps 4 with a queen bed and two cots, it has electricity but NO A/C and no heater but does have a blower fan, you will bring your own sleeping gear. 

Options Starting Daily Starting Weekly Starting Monthly
fish "modern tepee" $75.00 $450.00 Choose Your Site
"Wild Bill" covered wagon

This is a covered wagon style cabin, it sleeps 5 with a queen bed and 3 cots, it has electricity but NO A/C and no heater but does have a nice blower fan, you will bring your own sleeping gear. 

Options Starting Daily Starting Weekly Starting Monthly
"Wild Bill" covered wagon $55.00 $330.00 Choose Your Site

Rules

maximum length of stay
two weeks is the maximum length of stay.
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.
fishing
catch and release only fishing.
Quite time
Quite time is from 10pm to 9am so at this time please keep your loud noises down to a minimum.
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!
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.
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.

Amenities

30 Amps

Community Restrooms

Community Showers

Fire Ring / Grill

Pet Friendly

Water Hookups

Community BBQ/Grill

Fire Pit

Gravel Roads

Pets Allowed

Picnic Area

Picnic Table

Shower

Toilet


Activities

Biking

Fishing

Hiking

Stargazing

Wildlife Viewing

Backpacking

Volleyball


Lifestyles

Family Friendly

Pet Friendly

Tent Camping



Discount Clubs

Military Discount


Discount Clubs

Military

Map

2773 S County Rd 1000 W, French-lick, IN, 47432
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